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SDfarms · 12-10-2014, 11:42 PM

Well its finally time for a change on the old girl. I've owned my c20 for three years and its did everything a 72 truck should. Shes in need of a face lift and its finally time to do something.

ryanroo · 12-11-2014, 08:24 AM

nice truck! looks like a nice place to work on it also!

SDfarms · 12-11-2014, 09:53 AM

Hey Thanks! its heated and cool does the trick, I have to be pretty happy with it. Built a 12 foot deep work pit that is some what not finished but i thought it was time to try it out.

**CUSTOM/10** · 12-11-2014, 10:26 AM

So what are your plans for her ? Modern swap ?

Gary

SDfarms · 12-11-2014, 10:43 AM

Original plan was to throw a rebuild 350 with a fast fuel injection system on it. With a nv4500 behind that, but i got talked into putting a ls2 insteed.

SDfarms · 12-11-2014, 03:41 PM

I've known i wanted to do a swap like this for quite sometime now, but been so busy with work and classes. I started on a lot of small things like gather stuff for fuel system, and getting a transmission together. Here is my fuel tank.

swamp rat · 12-11-2014, 10:52 PM

Subscribed.

SDfarms · 12-11-2014, 11:51 PM

Thanks Swamp rat! Well been busy tonight, pulled front clip off and yanked the transfer case too.

SDfarms · 12-12-2014, 10:23 AM

Cleaned up the np205 last night. Previous owner told me everything was rebuilt at 100,000. Hard to believe when its has 3000 on rebuild and everything is caked in oil.

SDfarms · 12-12-2014, 12:20 PM

Back in June i was in search for a nv4500. I asked around, ended up talking to one of my old mans best friend who use to manage a big angus ranch. He told me they have a pickup that had a cab fire, said go talk to the owner. I went over and asked him what he wanted for it, told me 120 would buy it all. Came home with a 95 chevy 3500 with a 454, nv4500, np241, and made 250 in scrap iron from the rest. Wasn't a bad buy at all!

swamp rat · 12-12-2014, 06:12 PM

Nice find for the price!

SDfarms · 12-12-2014, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Nice find for the price!

Tell me about it! Money saved on that is going towards an advance adapter kit

SDfarms · 12-12-2014, 08:47 PM

Crossmember showed up today! I've been looking for every way around buying one, but Its not a bad item. Little pricey, but It'll do the trick.

**First c10** · 03-04-2015, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SDfarms

Crossmember showed up today! I've been looking for every way around buying one, but Its not a bad item. Little pricey, but It'll do the trick.

Hey Lance great project I am looking to do this to my sons 68' have you test fit the Pac Fab crossmember yet?
I am debating on the Pac Fab or Dirty Dingo and would like your thoughts when you get a second?
Thanks
Scott

SDfarms · 03-04-2015, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by First c10

Hey Lance great project I am looking to do this to my sons 68' have you test fit the Pac Fab crossmember yet?
I am debating on the Pac Fab or Dirty Dingo and would like your thoughts when you get a second?
Thanks
Scott

If you have looked at Chris' reno project he had trouble with his motor mount not lining up i had the same problem ill do a write up later. Id go with dirty dingo or build your own. I would've built my own pretty simple.

Vintage Windmills · 12-14-2014, 06:03 PM

Subsribed. What hubs are on the truck? They don't stick out very far but aren't spicers...

Good score on the 95!

**71blksuper4x4** · 12-14-2014, 11:13 PM

Look like selectros Jud. Trevor

SDfarms · 12-15-2014, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Subsribed. What hubs are on the truck? They don't stick out very far but aren't spicers...

Good score on the 95!

Yes they are selectro's

SDfarms · 12-15-2014, 12:50 PM

Thanks for the Subscribe too!

Did what i could this weekend, pulled the engine/tranny. I also pulled seat and fuel tank.

SDfarms · 12-15-2014, 01:05 PM

This summer we were at our local junk yard looking for a 14-bolt posi for my buddy's 67 that I sold him and totally regret selling it. He brought it home, then he realized that he wanted to keep his 4.56s gear instead of 4.10s so i traded him one of my 454s. In return I got the 327 in the truck and the 14-bolt.

SDfarms · 12-16-2014, 03:33 PM

Sunday I pulled an old running gear out of the trees. Threw some wood on it so I can place my box and cab on when I need to. Also power washed up the frame, going to get the new cross-member laying in there when I can.

cmabolt · 12-16-2014, 06:20 PM

looks like a fun project. Subscribed! Wish I could have found an NV4500 for $150. Some guys get all the luck.

Chris

SDfarms · 12-16-2014, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cmabolt

looks like a fun project. Subscribed! Wish I could have found an NV4500 for $150. Some guys get all the luck.

Chris

I have a 92 with a 350/nv4500. The main rear seal is out on the engine. Plan on pulling the trans and use for a later day project.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-16-2014, 09:27 PM

Nice truck, and sounds like a great powetrain choice! Nice shop as well. Are you guys seeing any big snow there yet?

SDfarms · 12-16-2014, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice truck, and sounds like a great powetrain choice! Nice shop as well. Are you guys seeing any big snow there yet?

Thanks you! Yea yesterday It rained an inch, during the afternoon it changed to snow got like 4-6 inches everything was covered in ice.

12-10-2014, 11:42 PM	#1
SDfarms Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Parker, SD Posts: 133	72 chevy modern swap Well its finally time for a change on the old girl. I've owned my c20 for three years and its did everything a 72 truck should. Shes in need of a face lift and its finally time to do something. Attached Images

12-11-2014, 08:24 AM	#2
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: 72 chevy modern swap nice truck! looks like a nice place to work on it also! __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

12-11-2014, 09:53 AM	#3
SDfarms Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Parker, SD Posts: 133	Re: 72 chevy modern swap Hey Thanks! its heated and cool does the trick, I have to be pretty happy with it. Built a 12 foot deep work pit that is some what not finished but i thought it was time to try it out. Attached Images

12-11-2014, 10:26 AM	#4
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	Re: 72 chevy modern swap So what are your plans for her ? Modern swap ? Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

12-11-2014, 10:43 AM	#5
SDfarms Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Parker, SD Posts: 133	Re: 72 chevy modern swap Original plan was to throw a rebuild 350 with a fast fuel injection system on it. With a nv4500 behind that, but i got talked into putting a ls2 insteed.

12-11-2014, 03:41 PM	#6
SDfarms Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Parker, SD Posts: 133	Re: 72 chevy modern swap I've known i wanted to do a swap like this for quite sometime now, but been so busy with work and classes. I started on a lot of small things like gather stuff for fuel system, and getting a transmission together. Here is my fuel tank. Attached Images

12-11-2014, 10:52 PM	#7
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 72 chevy modern swap Subscribed. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

12-11-2014, 11:51 PM	#8
SDfarms Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Parker, SD Posts: 133	Re: 72 chevy modern swap Thanks Swamp rat! Well been busy tonight, pulled front clip off and yanked the transfer case too. Attached Images

12-12-2014, 10:23 AM	#9
SDfarms Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Parker, SD Posts: 133	Re: 72 chevy modern swap Cleaned up the np205 last night. Previous owner told me everything was rebuilt at 100,000. Hard to believe when its has 3000 on rebuild and everything is caked in oil. Attached Images

12-12-2014, 12:20 PM	#10
SDfarms Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Parker, SD Posts: 133	Re: 72 chevy modern swap Back in June i was in search for a nv4500. I asked around, ended up talking to one of my old mans best friend who use to manage a big angus ranch. He told me they have a pickup that had a cab fire, said go talk to the owner. I went over and asked him what he wanted for it, told me 120 would buy it all. Came home with a 95 chevy 3500 with a 454, nv4500, np241, and made 250 in scrap iron from the rest. Wasn't a bad buy at all! Attached Images

12-12-2014, 06:12 PM	#11
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 72 chevy modern swap Nice find for the price! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

12-12-2014, 08:47 PM	#13
SDfarms Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Parker, SD Posts: 133	Re: 72 chevy modern swap Crossmember showed up today! I've been looking for every way around buying one, but Its not a bad item. Little pricey, but It'll do the trick. Attached Images __________________ Lance Modern 72 k20 4wd http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6954551 67 c20 2wd http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=669589

12-14-2014, 06:03 PM	#16
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: 72 chevy modern swap Subsribed. What hubs are on the truck? They don't stick out very far but aren't spicers... Good score on the 95! __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

12-14-2014, 11:13 PM	#17
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: 72 chevy modern swap Look like selectros Jud. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

12-15-2014, 12:50 PM	#19
SDfarms Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Parker, SD Posts: 133	Re: 72 chevy modern swap Thanks for the Subscribe too! Did what i could this weekend, pulled the engine/tranny. I also pulled seat and fuel tank. Attached Images __________________ Lance Modern 72 k20 4wd http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6954551 67 c20 2wd http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=669589



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12-15-2014, 01:05 PM	#20
SDfarms Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Parker, SD Posts: 133	Re: 72 chevy modern swap This summer we were at our local junk yard looking for a 14-bolt posi for my buddy's 67 that I sold him and totally regret selling it. He brought it home, then he realized that he wanted to keep his 4.56s gear instead of 4.10s so i traded him one of my 454s. In return I got the 327 in the truck and the 14-bolt. Attached Images __________________ Lance Modern 72 k20 4wd http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6954551 67 c20 2wd http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=669589

12-16-2014, 03:33 PM	#21
SDfarms Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Parker, SD Posts: 133	Re: 72 chevy modern swap Sunday I pulled an old running gear out of the trees. Threw some wood on it so I can place my box and cab on when I need to. Also power washed up the frame, going to get the new cross-member laying in there when I can. Attached Images __________________ Lance Modern 72 k20 4wd http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6954551 67 c20 2wd http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=669589

12-16-2014, 06:20 PM	#22
cmabolt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: baltimore, maryland Posts: 617	Re: 72 chevy modern swap looks like a fun project. Subscribed! Wish I could have found an NV4500 for $150. Some guys get all the luck. Chris __________________ Project Reno Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392636 Easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission!

12-16-2014, 09:27 PM	#24
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 72 chevy modern swap Nice truck, and sounds like a great powetrain choice! Nice shop as well. Are you guys seeing any big snow there yet? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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