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Bram · 06-29-2007, 12:32 PM

Thought I would share a picture of the old 72 doing what I built it to do...work.

*Billla* · 06-29-2007, 12:38 PM

That, my friend, is too cool :-D

BACKYARD88 · 06-29-2007, 12:38 PM

A brand new dually couldn't do it better, and sure wouldn't look as gooddoing it.
BTW, this is my new comp. background

Bram · 06-29-2007, 01:03 PM

The Big Block does a great job with the load, I pull it down into low (not 4 low) and just let off the brake and it takes off, I actually have to ride the brake because it starts going to fast. This is in the field, never touching the gas pedal, pulling just under 20,000 pounds.

1969k10stepside · 06-29-2007, 01:04 PM

That is a awesome truck,Bram! I'd rather have a old chevy 4wd converted to 1 ton and some basic upgrades than own a new 1 ton 4wd any day!

NONHOG · 06-29-2007, 01:47 PM

Thats awesome , here's mine under less of a strain but I loaded it all by myself

NOT !

NONHOG · 06-29-2007, 01:50 PM

Sorry picture exceeded limit or some darn thing , maybe I'll figure it out ?

killer71 · 06-29-2007, 02:00 PM

Ahh, that's what it's all about! Any pictures of under the hood?

Bram · 06-29-2007, 02:17 PM

Only difference now is that it's fuel injected, and a lot dirtier.

RACINJASON22 · 06-29-2007, 02:33 PM

Very Nice!!

Nothing like an awesome looking truck that can perform too!!

RJ22...

killer71 · 06-29-2007, 02:57 PM

so it's the same motor you just put an aftermarket fuel injection kit on it? where'd you get the a/c set up?

Bram · 06-29-2007, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer71

so it's the same motor you just put an aftermarket fuel injection kit on it? where'd you get the a/c set up?

Yep, Vintage Air.

killer71 · 06-29-2007, 04:48 PM

where did you get the kit and what brand?

paaw · 06-29-2007, 10:21 PM

how much was the fi setup, how well does it work

wibilly · 06-29-2007, 10:53 PM

how about some pics of your ball mount i bee wanting to set mine up to pull a goose neck but don't want to cut up my short bed floor

dave2953 · 06-30-2007, 01:30 AM

Awesome truck you have there; that pic looks like it could have been an advertisment from 72. Great job!!

**special-K** · 06-30-2007, 08:27 AM

Bram,I`m a jealous man.That`s a truck guy`s truck if ever there was one.

Bram · 07-02-2007, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer71

where did you get the kit and what brand?

Summit, Edelbrock Performer Pro-Flo EFI 3551

Quote:

Originally Posted by paaw

how much was the fi setup, how well does it work

I don't remember the exact cost. It has it's good points (like starting in any weather) and bad, takes some getting used to.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wibilly

how about some pics of your ball mount I've been wanting to set mine up to pull a goose neck but don't want to cut up my short bed floor

killer71 · 07-02-2007, 10:03 AM

Care to share what the bad points are with the fi set up?

Bram · 07-02-2007, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer71

Care to share what the bad points are with the fi set up?

Fine tuning it has been a learning experience for me. It comes with a display module that you can adjust your fuel curves, spark, and a lot more. I cant seem to get everything tuned just right.
It has helped in the fuel economy area though, I'm getting around 2 mile to the gallon better. Doesn't seem like much but when you consider that I was getting 8 miles to the gallon....any little bit helps.

WRMZ71 · 07-02-2007, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bram

Fine tuning it has been a learning experience for me. It comes with a display module that you can adjust your fuel curves, spark, and a lot more. I cant seem to get everything tuned just right.
It has helped in the fuel economy area though, I'm getting around 2 mile to the gallon better. Doesn't seem like much but when you consider that I was getting 8 miles to the gallon....any little bit helps.

Had you looked at the Holley fuel injection kits? I am going to get the Holley Stealth Ram for mine as soon as I sell my darn house and get a garage back. I had looked at the Edelbrock but when it said powerchips I really shied away from it. The holley kits are programmable with a laptop. Are you thinking its maybe just in the chip that you can't get the right setup?

Goodguytrucks · 07-02-2007, 07:05 PM

That looks good !!!

Bram · 07-02-2007, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRMZ71

Had you looked at the Holley fuel injection kits? I am going to get the Holley Stealth Ram for mine as soon as I sell my darn house and get a garage back. I had looked at the Edelbrock but when it said powerchips I really shied away from it. The holley kits are programmable with a laptop. Are you thinking its maybe just in the chip that you can't get the right setup?

Thats very possible.

**Stocker** · 07-02-2007, 07:42 PM

Great lookin' truck, and a fantastic shot of it working!

**Yukon Jack** · 07-02-2007, 10:07 AM

Now that's working in style!!!

06-29-2007, 12:32 PM	#1
Bram Broke Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Plains,MO Posts: 385	Work Time Thought I would share a picture of the old 72 doing what I built it to do...work. __________________ 72CheyenneSuper1ton4x4BigBlock Last edited by Bram; 08-06-2008 at 10:38 AM.

06-29-2007, 12:38 PM	#2
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,814	Re: Work Time That, my friend, is too cool :-D

06-29-2007, 12:38 PM	#3
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Work Time A brand new dually couldn't do it better, and sure wouldn't look as gooddoing it. BTW, this is my new comp. background __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

06-29-2007, 01:03 PM	#4
Bram Broke Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Plains,MO Posts: 385	Re: Work Time The Big Block does a great job with the load, I pull it down into low (not 4 low) and just let off the brake and it takes off, I actually have to ride the brake because it starts going to fast. This is in the field, never touching the gas pedal, pulling just under 20,000 pounds. __________________ 72CheyenneSuper1ton4x4BigBlock Last edited by Bram; 06-30-2007 at 09:41 AM.

06-29-2007, 01:04 PM	#5
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Work Time That is a awesome truck,Bram! I'd rather have a old chevy 4wd converted to 1 ton and some basic upgrades than own a new 1 ton 4wd any day!

06-29-2007, 01:47 PM	#6
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,458	Re: Work Time Thats awesome , here's mine under less of a strain but I loaded it all by myself NOT ! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

06-29-2007, 01:50 PM	#7
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,458	Re: Work Time Sorry picture exceeded limit or some darn thing , maybe I'll figure it out ? __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

06-29-2007, 02:00 PM	#8
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Work Time Ahh, that's what it's all about! Any pictures of under the hood? __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

06-29-2007, 02:17 PM	#9
Bram Broke Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Plains,MO Posts: 385	Re: Work Time Only difference now is that it's fuel injected, and a lot dirtier. __________________ 72CheyenneSuper1ton4x4BigBlock

06-29-2007, 02:33 PM	#10
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Work Time Very Nice!! Nothing like an awesome looking truck that can perform too!! RJ22... __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

06-29-2007, 02:57 PM	#11
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Work Time so it's the same motor you just put an aftermarket fuel injection kit on it? where'd you get the a/c set up? __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

06-29-2007, 04:48 PM	#13
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Work Time where did you get the kit and what brand? __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

06-29-2007, 10:21 PM	#14
paaw Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: nashville Posts: 217	Re: Work Time how much was the fi setup, how well does it work __________________ 1997 pontiac grand prix gt (daily driver) for now; 2004 dodge ram quad cab (wife's truck) 4.7; 2000 pontiac booneville (wife daily driver) 1972 chevy cheyenne 350 bored 40 over 700r trans 373 gears ( posi) soon to be daily driver; 2002 gsxr750 sold

06-29-2007, 10:53 PM	#15
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Work Time how about some pics of your ball mount i bee wanting to set mine up to pull a goose neck but don't want to cut up my short bed floor __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

06-30-2007, 01:30 AM	#16
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Work Time Awesome truck you have there; that pic looks like it could have been an advertisment from 72. Great job!! __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250 Last edited by dave2953; 06-30-2007 at 01:32 AM.



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06-30-2007, 08:27 AM	#17
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07-02-2007, 10:03 AM	#19
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Work Time Care to share what the bad points are with the fi set up? __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

07-02-2007, 07:05 PM	#22
Goodguytrucks Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Boyle, Alberta, Canada Posts: 126	Re: Work Time That looks good !!!

07-02-2007, 07:42 PM	#24
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07-02-2007, 10:07 AM	#25
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