1972 Chevy Pickup Project.

[thetucks]

I have started my project. I started with a 1972 chevy c-10 long bed and a 2004 chevy tahoe 4x4. Im going to merge them together. Lets see what happens......

[thetucks]

Here's what I started with....

[Nomadicflyer]

Wow! Good luck! I have a 72 project I'm working on, now. I've always wanted this truck in 4WD.

[thetucks]

next came the demolition.

[thetucks]

demolition of the truck.

[notsolo]

I'll bet this is a Dream truck project for a lot of guys including me. Off to a great start. Similar project on the 60-66 suburban side, it might help you if you have not seen it....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=681291

[thetucks]

Thanks I had not seen that one yet. I'll take a look at it. I can definitely use all the help I can get. I've been working on this project for about a month now I think I'm moving pretty quick.

[El Dorado Jim]

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[thetucks]

Thanks Jim this has been a fun project so far and I can't wait for the finished product.

[72 tigger]

Someone else on here is doing the same thing- tahoe/pick-up combo. Can't remember his online name- he was almost done the last time I checked in. Looks like a great project!

[thetucks]

I have seen a couple others on here Tigger that are doing the same thing but I have not seen any of them finished yet. I hope that's not a bad sign. LOL. But I am going to get this one finished.

[72 tigger]

freemoto_xxx is his handle- he used an 01 tahoe. I'm too dumb to link to his thread

[thetucks]

Yeah I've already check his build out period in fact I messaged him to see if he finished and he said he has not yet that he has not got much more progress done. Hopefully he will get back into it.

[Palf70Step]

Glad to see another one of these in motion. Looking forward to future updates!

[fakerwade]

Looking good! No rust repair in the rockers or cab corners??

[thetucks]

yes sir ive put new rockers, outer cab floors, and cab corners on both sides. Im working on body work now. I have to replace the inner cab header too. I just got back last night from a cruise to mexico so ill get back on it this week end.

[GR8-68]

Looking great, excited to see the progress

[notsolo]

New doors and fenders look like they fit pretty well. Are you going to integrate the dash and wiring from the Tahoe, or use a stand alone harness?

[thetucks]

thanks Gr8-68.


notsolo. I am planning on using the truck dash and the tahoe wiring harness, steering column, etc. My goal is to use the tahoe heat and air also.

[fakerwade]

Originally Posted by thetucks

thanks Gr8-68.


notsolo. I am planning on using the truck dash and the tahoe wiring harness, steering column, etc. My goal is to use the tahoe heat and air also.

Question for ya,,, If your planning on running the Tahoe HVAC system and steering column,,, wouldn't you want to "mock" those things up before you go to paint? Hate to see you have to cut in to a freshly painted cab to get that stuff to fit and work.

[fakerwade]

Originally Posted by thetucks

yes sir ive put new rockers, outer cab floors, and cab corners on both sides. Im working on body work now. I have to replace the inner cab header too. I just got back last night from a cruise to mexico so ill get back on it this week end.

Rust repair!! You got to love it!! (not!!)

[thetucks]

Originally Posted by fakerwade

Rust repair!! You got to love it!! (not!!)

I dont love it at all. In fact it sucks....lol

[Surge22]

That is for sharing your photos, especially the demolition. That's my favorite part of a project, and it's what I'm best at!

[fakerwade]

Wow,, interesting solution to the problem. What's your plan for the wiper motor? Will it stay in the stock location?

[thetucks]

I am planning on using the wiper motor from the Tahoe which is located inside the cowl. Sorry I havnt got much done lately I just got back from a week in vegas.