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super72bb · 05-24-2009, 02:03 PM

I am starting a new thread on this. I am sorry for not getting back asap to all the questions. I have been busy with the family and havent had much of a chance to answer back. I have also been busy with my zinc plating kit getting to all the odds and ends.

Since my last post with the pictures I have had some Pm's asking some questions so I thought it would be best to just put it all in a new thread with photos.

The finish on the exhaust manafolds is por's high temp paint. In person it looks fantastic, hopefully it maintains the same look when I get some heat into them. They recommend to bead blast and just paint it on, I did that with just a foam brush after they were bead blasted, what a great product!

The size of tires I am running in the photos are 275/60 15's. The pictures with just the frame are 255/60 15's. I found when I put the body on that the 255's didnt fill the wheel wells out like I had hoped so I brought them back to the tire shop and had the 275's put on.

The finish on the frame is all powdercoat. I went with a semi gloss finish, the frame was sand blasted to white metal and then we used an orbital sander to smooth the outer side of the frame rails to remove the factory tooling marks and imperfections.

The body has mostly all new NOS panels on it. The Truck shop in Crossville Tn. had a pr of NOS box sides that I was able to buy from them years ago. The only thing I kept from the original truck was the hood, doors and of course the cab. The rest is all NOS GM tin.

Countless hours were spent correcting the factory flaws around the door and panel gaps. Although the cab was solid the guy that did the restoration on the body elected to remove the rockers and cab corners because he wanted to start from square one. We focused on correcting most all of the factory flaws on the body. We even corrected the of inside stake pockets in the box sides, along with most all of the fitting issues that we had in the front clip. The metal man that did the work cut both NOS fenders along the tops and reseamed them to get the hood/fender gaps correct. The paint has yet to get the final polish. In most of the pictures you can see a light haze in the paint, all the painter did was knock down the orange peel and buff it a little. It wont be until I get most of the reassembly finished before it is buffed to it's final shine, it is killing me a little because I am eager to get the upper chrome, the lights and everything on.

Hopefully that answers the questions for now, thanks for your feedback. My goal was to build this truck so that it appeared all stock with the exception of the 2 inch drop and some of the accents on the chassis in the color grey to show some workmanship. Inside the factory looking engine and trans is far from stock also but that is another story.

There is still many hours of work left before it is finished, considering that the truck was just a bare frame and no one bolt was left unturned in the restoration, it feels pretty good to be this far. Thanks again for all your help and kind feedback.

Pictures.... some of these may be what you have seen before but I think most of them are new.

super72bb · 05-24-2009, 02:05 PM

More Photos

super72bb · 05-24-2009, 02:06 PM

Some bodywork shots and Gm part numbers on the NOS panels

super72bb · 05-24-2009, 02:08 PM

NOS Boxsides and misc others

super72bb · 05-24-2009, 02:10 PM

Some more in the bodyshop

super72bb · 05-24-2009, 02:14 PM

The wood floor in the bed. This is 1/4 Sawn Oak. The wood was hand selected and cut by a friend of mine. He is a fellow board member, I think his handle is (classicchev) His name is Darren. He is a cabinet maker by trade and makes custom wood beds.

Thealien · 05-24-2009, 04:13 PM

I USED to think I was anal. I am a hack compared to you attention to detail. Very nice!

big_al_71 · 05-24-2009, 04:25 PM

That truck is awesome!!!!

Now I have a question is it going to be a driver?

**DANTIP** · 05-25-2009, 09:52 AM

NICE!!!

I am gathering data on original BBC 1/2 ton trucks. I would love photos of the VIN/Gross Weight tag as well as SPID and/or build sheet. If possible please email photos to dtippmann@aol.com

Thanks!

Dan

au03z71 · 05-25-2009, 11:19 AM

Beautiful Work!

STOCKISH · 05-25-2009, 02:53 PM

Amazing work. Please keep us up to date with the progress and pics.

allen123 · 05-25-2009, 03:09 PM

wow that thing is sick!

greygoose · 05-25-2009, 05:34 PM

yes sir, very nice indeed

1987_3/4ton_chevy · 05-26-2009, 08:42 PM

where did u find the u-bolt mounting plates?

super72bb · 05-27-2009, 10:46 AM

Not sure what you mean exactly with the ubolt mounting plates?

bcanini · 05-27-2009, 03:18 PM

Yeah... that's not a nice truck is it!!! Sweet ride man! Looks great

B

UltraBlue71 · 05-27-2009, 04:37 PM

That is one gorgeous ride, excellent craftsmanship throughout!

**SactoJim** · 05-27-2009, 05:03 PM

It's all in the details........nice work!

Blackcypress-EB · 12-21-2009, 03:00 PM

Any new progress on this beauty?

100gold · 12-21-2009, 03:40 PM

Chubness! Is there a build thread other than this thread on this truck? And where is it now in the process?

71longbed-brew · 12-21-2009, 03:52 PM

amazing !

D-Rat · 12-21-2009, 03:56 PM

gorgeous truck, but I learned my lesson on black vehicles in Arizona with my wife's last car

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 12-21-2009, 07:21 PM

Very Sick and Nicely Detailed Truck

**72 Super** · 12-21-2009, 09:52 PM

Amazing detail, thats going to be one nice truck.

tk-mpl · 12-21-2009, 10:26 PM

Holy cow, talk about FULL resto..
Trevor

05-24-2009, 02:03 PM	#1
super72bb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 387	A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long I am starting a new thread on this. I am sorry for not getting back asap to all the questions. I have been busy with the family and havent had much of a chance to answer back. I have also been busy with my zinc plating kit getting to all the odds and ends. Since my last post with the pictures I have had some Pm's asking some questions so I thought it would be best to just put it all in a new thread with photos. The finish on the exhaust manafolds is por's high temp paint. In person it looks fantastic, hopefully it maintains the same look when I get some heat into them. They recommend to bead blast and just paint it on, I did that with just a foam brush after they were bead blasted, what a great product! The size of tires I am running in the photos are 275/60 15's. The pictures with just the frame are 255/60 15's. I found when I put the body on that the 255's didnt fill the wheel wells out like I had hoped so I brought them back to the tire shop and had the 275's put on. The finish on the frame is all powdercoat. I went with a semi gloss finish, the frame was sand blasted to white metal and then we used an orbital sander to smooth the outer side of the frame rails to remove the factory tooling marks and imperfections. The body has mostly all new NOS panels on it. The Truck shop in Crossville Tn. had a pr of NOS box sides that I was able to buy from them years ago. The only thing I kept from the original truck was the hood, doors and of course the cab. The rest is all NOS GM tin. Countless hours were spent correcting the factory flaws around the door and panel gaps. Although the cab was solid the guy that did the restoration on the body elected to remove the rockers and cab corners because he wanted to start from square one. We focused on correcting most all of the factory flaws on the body. We even corrected the of inside stake pockets in the box sides, along with most all of the fitting issues that we had in the front clip. The metal man that did the work cut both NOS fenders along the tops and reseamed them to get the hood/fender gaps correct. The paint has yet to get the final polish. In most of the pictures you can see a light haze in the paint, all the painter did was knock down the orange peel and buff it a little. It wont be until I get most of the reassembly finished before it is buffed to it's final shine, it is killing me a little because I am eager to get the upper chrome, the lights and everything on. Hopefully that answers the questions for now, thanks for your feedback. My goal was to build this truck so that it appeared all stock with the exception of the 2 inch drop and some of the accents on the chassis in the color grey to show some workmanship. Inside the factory looking engine and trans is far from stock also but that is another story. There is still many hours of work left before it is finished, considering that the truck was just a bare frame and no one bolt was left unturned in the restoration, it feels pretty good to be this far. Thanks again for all your help and kind feedback. Pictures.... some of these may be what you have seen before but I think most of them are new. Attached Images __________________ 1972 CHEYENNE SUPER SWB BLACK. 402 BB, TH400, AIR, TILT, TACH, BUCKETS, CRUISE, AM/FM, 8 TRACK. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7120181

05-24-2009, 02:05 PM	#2
super72bb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 387	Re: A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long More Photos Attached Images __________________ 1972 CHEYENNE SUPER SWB BLACK. 402 BB, TH400, AIR, TILT, TACH, BUCKETS, CRUISE, AM/FM, 8 TRACK. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7120181

05-24-2009, 02:06 PM	#3
super72bb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 387	Re: A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long Some bodywork shots and Gm part numbers on the NOS panels Attached Images __________________ 1972 CHEYENNE SUPER SWB BLACK. 402 BB, TH400, AIR, TILT, TACH, BUCKETS, CRUISE, AM/FM, 8 TRACK. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7120181

05-24-2009, 02:08 PM	#4
super72bb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 387	Re: A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long NOS Boxsides and misc others Attached Images __________________ 1972 CHEYENNE SUPER SWB BLACK. 402 BB, TH400, AIR, TILT, TACH, BUCKETS, CRUISE, AM/FM, 8 TRACK. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7120181

05-24-2009, 02:10 PM	#5
super72bb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 387	Re: A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long Some more in the bodyshop Attached Images __________________ 1972 CHEYENNE SUPER SWB BLACK. 402 BB, TH400, AIR, TILT, TACH, BUCKETS, CRUISE, AM/FM, 8 TRACK. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7120181

05-24-2009, 02:14 PM	#6
super72bb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 387	Re: A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long The wood floor in the bed. This is 1/4 Sawn Oak. The wood was hand selected and cut by a friend of mine. He is a fellow board member, I think his handle is (classicchev) His name is Darren. He is a cabinet maker by trade and makes custom wood beds. Attached Images __________________ 1972 CHEYENNE SUPER SWB BLACK. 402 BB, TH400, AIR, TILT, TACH, BUCKETS, CRUISE, AM/FM, 8 TRACK. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7120181

05-24-2009, 04:13 PM	#7
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,122	Re: A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long I USED to think I was anal. I am a hack compared to you attention to detail. Very nice!

05-24-2009, 04:25 PM	#8
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long That truck is awesome!!!! Now I have a question is it going to be a driver? __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-25-2009, 09:52 AM	#9
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,882	Re: A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long NICE!!! I am gathering data on original BBC 1/2 ton trucks. I would love photos of the VIN/Gross Weight tag as well as SPID and/or build sheet. If possible please email photos to dtippmann@aol.com Thanks! Dan

05-25-2009, 11:19 AM	#10
au03z71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 647	Re: A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long Beautiful Work!

05-25-2009, 02:53 PM	#11
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long Amazing work. Please keep us up to date with the progress and pics. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

05-25-2009, 03:09 PM	#12
allen123 It'll buff out Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Blanchard,Ok Posts: 1,376	Re: A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long wow that thing is sick! __________________ 1972 Chevy c10 swb 2008 CBR600RR Grafitti edition My Build Cody Allen

05-25-2009, 05:34 PM	#13
greygoose Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.C. Posts: 250	Re: A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long yes sir, very nice indeed __________________ If it ain't a chevy,I don't want it

05-26-2009, 08:42 PM	#14
1987_3/4ton_chevy Cowboy Up Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 203	Re: A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long where did u find the u-bolt mounting plates? __________________ 1971 chevy k10 Under the Knife Chris Cary

05-27-2009, 10:46 AM	#15
super72bb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 387	Re: A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long Not sure what you mean exactly with the ubolt mounting plates? __________________ 1972 CHEYENNE SUPER SWB BLACK. 402 BB, TH400, AIR, TILT, TACH, BUCKETS, CRUISE, AM/FM, 8 TRACK. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7120181



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05-27-2009, 03:18 PM	#16
bcanini "Taste It" Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Keizer, Oregon Posts: 280	Re: A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long Yeah... that's not a nice truck is it!!! Sweet ride man! Looks great B __________________ 71 Chevrolet short fleet Cheyenne air cab/tilt w buddy buckets pretty stock other wise. 2007 Silverado Crew with the MAX Pack and loaded 2007 CX-9 "Hopefully when I die.. my wife wont sell my stuff for what I said I paid for it" It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to ask permission.

05-27-2009, 04:37 PM	#17
UltraBlue71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OKC OK Posts: 489	Re: A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long That is one gorgeous ride, excellent craftsmanship throughout! __________________ "You can put lipstick on a pig, sure it's pretty pig, but it's still just a PIG... 71 LWB

05-27-2009, 05:03 PM	#18
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long It's all in the details........nice work! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

12-21-2009, 03:00 PM	#19
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12-21-2009, 03:40 PM	#20
100gold Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Weiser,Idaho Posts: 234	Re: A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long Chubness! Is there a build thread other than this thread on this truck? And where is it now in the process?

12-21-2009, 03:52 PM	#21
71longbed-brew Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salem Oregon Posts: 63	Re: A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long amazing ! __________________ 350/th350 Sportsman2 heads Performer Intake 1406 carb 3.42 Eaton Posi

12-21-2009, 03:56 PM	#22
D-Rat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 226	Re: A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long gorgeous truck, but I learned my lesson on black vehicles in Arizona with my wife's last car __________________ 1970 CST with a screaming 400 www.nissan4wheelers.com

12-21-2009, 07:21 PM	#23
1971 GMC SHORTY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN FERNANDO VALLE SOL CAL Posts: 1,064	Re: A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long Very Sick and Nicely Detailed Truck

12-21-2009, 09:52 PM	#24
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,682	Re: A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long Amazing detail, thats going to be one nice truck. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

12-21-2009, 10:26 PM	#25
tk-mpl Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lacombe, Alberta Posts: 353	Re: A ton of pictures, sorry it has taken me so long Holy cow, talk about FULL resto.. Trevor __________________ 1968 short box stepside. 2007 5.3L 4L60, tuned w/EFI Live 2005 Silverado bucket seats. Dominator 2600's all around. Porterbuilt tubular control arms. Magnaflow 3" dual exhaust.

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