I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dnd1978 · 03-13-2011, 10:56 PM

I have been debating on doing a build thread for a while... i think if i would have started it i while back i could have got some helpful input. So here we go!!

I bought my 72 step-side 3 years ago. It was my dream truck. My idea was to buy a nice truck and have fun driving it, which is what i did for the first year. After watching you guys on the forum making building dream trucks look easy, i thought i would give it a shot. My goal is to have a truck that is FUN to drive and looks great.

this is what i started with... great my old pictures or on the other computer

dnd1978 · 03-13-2011, 11:14 PM

The first thing I did was bag the front. I used a set of bag plates but it was not as low as i wanted. I removed the Lower control arms and replaced them with tubular control arm with a 2.5 drop build in.

dnd1978 · 03-14-2011, 08:49 PM

On the rear I installed c-notch and a watts linkage. Then ran all 3/8 stainless line. I used auto locks air command for air management. I hid the brain for the air command in the center consol. For valves i used 8-Port Valve Block and a 5 gallon air tank and compressor.

dnd1978 · 03-14-2011, 09:17 PM

In the bed i removed the tool box gas tank and install a plastic 13 gallon tank. I also had to remove the center boards to install the bed.

After i install the air ride i started having problems with my motor. An intake lobe on the cam rounded off. So I started pulling the motor and removing the dog house off. My plane was to rebuild the 350 into a 383 stroke and repaint all all parts under the hood.

cardreams · 03-14-2011, 10:20 PM

didn't you have this truck for sale a while back is it still for sale ???

dnd1978 · 03-15-2011, 11:25 AM

cardreams,

I was thinking about selling it but my wife talked me out of it. I’m working on painting it now.

**lolife99** · 03-15-2011, 02:02 PM

Beautiful stepside.
Subscribing to this one.

Splash4195 · 03-15-2011, 02:11 PM

Very nicely done!

72BlckButy · 03-15-2011, 05:02 PM

Beautiful stepper!

dnd1978 · 03-15-2011, 09:07 PM

thanks guys

dnd1978 · 03-15-2011, 10:13 PM

The next task was to clean up the firewall and repaint it. I was going to rebuild my motor but decided to buy a crate motor from Blue Print motors. A 383 stroker with vortec heads, roller cam and 420 hp and 440 torque. With the help of my dad and brother we hooked up the 700r4 and installed it.

ChuckDriver · 03-16-2011, 09:48 PM

Very nice!

RCbowtie69 · 03-19-2011, 10:07 AM

Cool!!!!!!

ortegamotor · 03-19-2011, 10:13 AM

very nice. i'm following this build.....

**67cheby** · 03-19-2011, 12:14 PM

SWEET...nice work

dnd1978 · 03-20-2011, 07:57 PM

thanks guys.

With my brothers help we finished putting the truck back together and the new motor runs like a BEAST!! We attracted some unwanted attend from about 3 cops but i talked them out of bring my brother to jail. Thanks Max

YouTube - c10 with 383 stroker

dnd1978 · 03-20-2011, 08:11 PM

With all the new power under the hood it is time for some new brakes. Plus i need some drop spindles to bring my nose down. I choose McGaughys 13" Big Brake Kit. The kit was well designed and easy to install. It made a big difference in braking performances and brought the nose down just right.

71STPSDE · 03-21-2011, 09:57 PM

Awesome looking Stepper!!!

VA72C10 · 03-21-2011, 11:13 PM

very nice! You took a nice truck and made it awesome!!!

**67cheby** · 03-22-2011, 10:18 AM

looking good , i love the taillights

dnd1978 · 03-22-2011, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

looking good , i love the taillights

Thanks they are for sale. I’m going to relocate the taillights to the finders. That’s if speedway ever get the light i wants in off back order. They have been on order since January!!!

HavinSomeFun · 03-22-2011, 07:52 PM

It might have been listed. However, I have to ask. What is the color?

dnd1978 · 03-23-2011, 07:43 PM

I took a day off work today to work on my other project a 2004 Big Bear venom. Had to change the front BDL pulley, top triple tree and prep skins for paint. I hope to have it painted by the weekend. My friend is going to air brush some real flames in blue on the tank and front fender.

dnd1978 · 03-23-2011, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HavinSomeFun

It might have been listed. However, I have to ask. What is the color?

The truck was this color when i bought it so not sure about the color. i know it is very hard if not imposable to match.

dnd1978 · 03-25-2011, 11:13 AM

What you guys think? My buddy is painting it for me. Its not finished yet. He is going to outline the frame in white.

03-13-2011, 10:56 PM	#1
dnd1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngsville, La Posts: 591	I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side I have been debating on doing a build thread for a while... i think if i would have started it i while back i could have got some helpful input. So here we go!! I bought my 72 step-side 3 years ago. It was my dream truck. My idea was to buy a nice truck and have fun driving it, which is what i did for the first year. After watching you guys on the forum making building dream trucks look easy, i thought i would give it a shot. My goal is to have a truck that is FUN to drive and looks great. this is what i started with... great my old pictures or on the other computer Attached Images Last edited by dnd1978; 03-14-2011 at 08:14 PM.

03-13-2011, 11:14 PM	#2
dnd1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngsville, La Posts: 591	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side The first thing I did was bag the front. I used a set of bag plates but it was not as low as i wanted. I removed the Lower control arms and replaced them with tubular control arm with a 2.5 drop build in. Attached Images

03-14-2011, 08:49 PM	#3
dnd1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngsville, La Posts: 591	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side On the rear I installed c-notch and a watts linkage. Then ran all 3/8 stainless line. I used auto locks air command for air management. I hid the brain for the air command in the center consol. For valves i used 8-Port Valve Block and a 5 gallon air tank and compressor. Attached Images

03-14-2011, 09:17 PM	#4
dnd1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngsville, La Posts: 591	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side In the bed i removed the tool box gas tank and install a plastic 13 gallon tank. I also had to remove the center boards to install the bed. After i install the air ride i started having problems with my motor. An intake lobe on the cam rounded off. So I started pulling the motor and removing the dog house off. My plane was to rebuild the 350 into a 383 stroke and repaint all all parts under the hood. Attached Images

03-14-2011, 10:20 PM	#5
cardreams Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: kingston ont Canada Posts: 443	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side didn't you have this truck for sale a while back is it still for sale ???

03-15-2011, 11:25 AM	#6
dnd1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngsville, La Posts: 591	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side cardreams, I was thinking about selling it but my wife talked me out of it. I’m working on painting it now.

03-15-2011, 02:02 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side Beautiful stepside. Subscribing to this one. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 03-15-2011 at 06:50 PM.

03-15-2011, 02:11 PM	#8
Splash4195 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 341	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side Very nicely done!

03-15-2011, 05:02 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side Beautiful stepper! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-15-2011, 09:07 PM	#10
dnd1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngsville, La Posts: 591	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side thanks guys

03-15-2011, 10:13 PM	#11
dnd1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngsville, La Posts: 591	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side The next task was to clean up the firewall and repaint it. I was going to rebuild my motor but decided to buy a crate motor from Blue Print motors. A 383 stroker with vortec heads, roller cam and 420 hp and 440 torque. With the help of my dad and brother we hooked up the 700r4 and installed it. Attached Images

03-16-2011, 09:48 PM	#12
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side Very nice! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

03-19-2011, 10:07 AM	#13
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side Cool!!!!!!

03-19-2011, 10:13 AM	#14
ortegamotor Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: auburn california Posts: 1,147	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side very nice. i'm following this build.....

03-19-2011, 12:14 PM	#15
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side SWEET...nice work __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172



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03-20-2011, 08:11 PM	#17
dnd1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngsville, La Posts: 591	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side With all the new power under the hood it is time for some new brakes. Plus i need some drop spindles to bring my nose down. I choose McGaughys 13" Big Brake Kit. The kit was well designed and easy to install. It made a big difference in braking performances and brought the nose down just right. Attached Images

03-21-2011, 09:57 PM	#18
71STPSDE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 296	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side Awesome looking Stepper!!! __________________ 71 Chevy Stepside 377/350

03-21-2011, 11:13 PM	#19
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side very nice! You took a nice truck and made it awesome!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-22-2011, 10:18 AM	#20
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side looking good , i love the taillights __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-22-2011, 07:52 PM	#22
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side It might have been listed. However, I have to ask. What is the color? __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

03-23-2011, 07:43 PM	#23
dnd1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngsville, La Posts: 591	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side I took a day off work today to work on my other project a 2004 Big Bear venom. Had to change the front BDL pulley, top triple tree and prep skins for paint. I hope to have it painted by the weekend. My friend is going to air brush some real flames in blue on the tank and front fender. Attached Images __________________ ________________________________ 1972 SWB stepside pro tour build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452840

03-25-2011, 11:13 AM	#25
dnd1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngsville, La Posts: 591	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side What you guys think? My buddy is painting it for me. Its not finished yet. He is going to outline the frame in white. Attached Images __________________ ________________________________ 1972 SWB stepside pro tour build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452840

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