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After some waiting I got approved to post and reply.

I've had this 72 c10 long bed for a few months and have been chipping away at it. Little stuff here and there. Picked it up already lowered, shaved, with a mild 350 and 4 speed SM465. Lots of stuff complete, really wanting to make it an enjoyable vehicle, not a show truck by any means.

The forum has been a lifesaver for many things and I can't wait to hopefully contribute!

Thanks guys!!!

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Welcome

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Welcome to the forum.

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Welcome aboard! Got truck pics?

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Welcome, we all like pics. So, post as many as you can.

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I'll get a couple up today. Bed is off right now for front panel replacement and frame coating.

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Here is one photo. Bed is still off. This is the day it rolled off the trailer.

Lots done since then but most things would be not visible.

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Cool, thanks for the pic. Keep us posted with any updates.

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Big success today with plumbing the air tank, wiring up the power and relay controls for the compressor, mounting the paddle valves, adding a cutoff switch for the pressure switch in the cab. Wrapped up as the rain swooped in. Maybe can get some plumbing done from paddle valves to tank this weekend as well.

Last 2 weekends got the front bed panel replaced, diff gasket fixed, painted all the frame I could reach with the bed off, installed a POL panhard bar, drop blocks, shock mount relocation brackets and notch all completed. Bolted then welded where I could. 4 degree shim seems to keep her vibration free.

Mounted compressor and tank in the bed due to the petcock valve being on the bottom of the tank. Ended up being very clean, as I never claim to have phenomenal wire management skills. I'll have some photos uploaded in a bit of the work.

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Got the rear done. Went to adjust my panhard bar and noticed no jamb nuts came with it! POL is sending a pair.

Back lays out on the diff. Panhard needs about an 1/2" of adjustment for oassenger tire to clear the inner fender lip.

Upside is my current rim/tire setup equals a 22x9.5 with a 265/35/22 tire. So I'll know where I sit once the Chopping Block arms are on and bags installed up front. That will help decide what size rim to use in the future. Hoping to get the front done this weekend. We will see.

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Some updates over the last few months.

New reverse switch on the 465 and fused feed to it.
Battery relocated to bed and huge wiring to help out.
Inner fenders redone with trailer fenders.
Stereo installed factory location and new speaker.
3" blocks put in with angled shims.
Vampire draw found and eliminated.
Rear pinion seal redone.
Shortened air compressor feed and upgraded relay.

Still looking for a factory 465 shifter. I've ordered 3 and each of the 3 different threads do not mate to my SM465 shifter.