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Strut · 10-14-2013, 08:22 PM

Havent been posting any pictures in awhile, but heres a little update:

I appreciate this forum and all the people on it. Ive gotten alot of help and information from here... Thanks

hayhauler71 · 10-14-2013, 08:27 PM

Looks great Strut

Green Hornet · 10-14-2013, 08:29 PM

Very nice!!

slow-1 · 10-14-2013, 08:33 PM

Very nice work!

young grasshoppa · 10-15-2013, 12:27 AM

WOW! Awesome transition, clean look!

bodydropped68 · 10-15-2013, 10:00 AM

1972SUPERSB · 10-15-2013, 10:23 AM

Very clean truck! I like it!

**steelhorse** · 10-15-2013, 12:56 PM

Very nice. What fuel tank is that?

**RenoKeene** · 10-15-2013, 01:28 PM

Good work, looks great!

Strut · 10-15-2013, 03:14 PM

Thanks guys. It's been 3yrs of weekends and off days working on it. I've done 100% of it myself... I'm proud of it to say the least. Feels good seeing people take pictures of it and appreciate it as much as I do.

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Originally Posted by steelhorse

Very nice. What fuel tank is that?

It's a fuel cell from summit part # SUM-290108

**Stocker** · 10-15-2013, 02:03 PM

Unbelievable transformation, very nice!!

**jocko** · 10-15-2013, 03:34 PM

is that straight ochre or has metallic (or pearl?) been added? Exterior has a nice sheen to it like a pearl. Or is it is a different color altogether? - whatever it is, it looks awesome. Adds some pizazz one of my favorite factory colors. Factory look, but very custom, nice.

leftybass209 · 10-15-2013, 03:37 PM

Its obvious that you haven't been posting pictures because you're busy working on it! Beautiful truck!

Strut · 10-15-2013, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

is that straight ochre or has metallic (or pearl?) been added? Exterior has a nice sheen to it like a pearl. Or is it is a different color altogether? - whatever it is, it looks awesome. Adds some pizazz one of my favorite factory colors. Factory look, but very custom, nice.

The color is actually a Pearl, House of Kolor Sunrise Pearl Yellow and straight white... I wanted something that would grab attention from a distance. Think I got it...

**jocko** · 10-15-2013, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strut

The color is actually a Pearl, House of Kolor Sunrise Pearl Yellow and straight white... I wanted something that would grab attention from a distance. Think I got it...

yep, i'd say you did. I really like the approach - it was one I used to see in the 70's and 80's on hot rods, and it always looked best when done to a close-to-stock color. Don't see it as much nowadays. Looks great, congrats.

Zoomin · 10-16-2013, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strut

The color is actually a Pearl, House of Kolor Sunrise Pearl Yellow and straight white... I wanted something that would grab attention from a distance. Think I got it...

I think so too. love it.

ZOOKEENEY · 10-15-2013, 05:19 PM

Very nice. Love the two-tone

Strut · 10-15-2013, 06:15 PM

Here's a few of the engine:

oklalawnboy · 10-15-2013, 11:50 PM

You've done a great job. I would never have guess it would look right without moldings but yours looks fantastic!

mrsiege · 10-16-2013, 03:25 AM

piece of art my friend

what is the drop on her I love the stance?

Strut · 10-16-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mrsiege

piece of art my friend

what is the drop on her I love the stance?

2.5 drop spindles and 1"drop coil front and 6" drop coil rear with 1" block.
20X8 front/20X10 rear with 315/35/20 tire

**Elliot949** · 10-16-2013, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strut

2.5 drop spindles and 1"drop coil front and 6" drop coil rear with 1" block.
20X8 front/20X10 rear with 315/35/20 tire

So on the rear did you have to notch it?... so on the rear you did a total of 7" drop right? OR 5" total...

Strut · 10-16-2013, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliot949

So on the rear did you have to notch it?... so on the rear you did a total of 7" drop right? OR 5" total...

I did C notch the frame in the rear for extra clearance. I do have a hidden hitch and plan on hauling a small trailer for motorcycles and things...
Its a total of 7" of drop in the rear. I'm planning on installing air shocks and a rear sway bar in the future.

**Tom Vogel** · 10-16-2013, 08:43 AM

What a beut! You have a good eye.

rcazwillis · 10-16-2013, 10:02 AM

Nice truck. You should paint that radiator black so it does not distract from the gorgeous engine bay.

10-14-2013, 08:22 PM	#1
Strut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Corbin Ky Posts: 247	My 72 SWB Havent been posting any pictures in awhile, but heres a little update: I appreciate this forum and all the people on it. Ive gotten alot of help and information from here... Thanks __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 SWB 1999 GMC Sonoma Mini 2008 Yamaha R1 2007 Harley Nightster

10-14-2013, 08:27 PM	#2
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: My 72 SWB Looks great Strut __________________ Fuzzy

10-14-2013, 08:29 PM	#3
Green Hornet Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Schaghticoke NY Posts: 77	Re: My 72 SWB Very nice!! __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Fleetside Long box

10-14-2013, 08:33 PM	#4
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: My 72 SWB Very nice work! __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

10-15-2013, 12:27 AM	#5
young grasshoppa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 88	Re: My 72 SWB WOW! Awesome transition, clean look!

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bodydropped68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 705	Re: My 72 SWB

10-15-2013, 10:23 AM	#7
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	Re: My 72 SWB Very clean truck! I like it! __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior

10-15-2013, 12:56 PM	#8
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: My 72 SWB Very nice. What fuel tank is that?

10-15-2013, 01:28 PM	#9
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: My 72 SWB Good work, looks great! __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

10-15-2013, 02:03 PM	#11
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: My 72 SWB Unbelievable transformation, very nice!! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-15-2013, 03:34 PM	#12
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: My 72 SWB is that straight ochre or has metallic (or pearl?) been added? Exterior has a nice sheen to it like a pearl. Or is it is a different color altogether? - whatever it is, it looks awesome. Adds some pizazz one of my favorite factory colors. Factory look, but very custom, nice.

10-15-2013, 03:37 PM	#13
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: My 72 SWB Its obvious that you haven't been posting pictures because you're busy working on it! Beautiful truck!

10-15-2013, 05:19 PM	#17
ZOOKEENEY Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangs,TX Posts: 246	Re: My 72 SWB Very nice. Love the two-tone __________________ Eric K

10-15-2013, 06:15 PM	#18
Strut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Corbin Ky Posts: 247	Re: My 72 SWB Here's a few of the engine: __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 SWB 1999 GMC Sonoma Mini 2008 Yamaha R1 2007 Harley Nightster

10-15-2013, 11:50 PM	#19
oklalawnboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glencoe Alabama Posts: 510	Re: My 72 SWB You've done a great job. I would never have guess it would look right without moldings but yours looks fantastic! __________________ 72 Cheyenne super 10 08 3500 HD 4dr dually 12 ford flex (wifes ride) 76 Monte Carlo 83 Chevy short wide Silverado 96 Mazda Miata, 2000 Allegro Bus



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10-16-2013, 03:25 AM	#20
mrsiege Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: troy ohio Posts: 29	Re: My 72 SWB piece of art my friend what is the drop on her I love the stance? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597052

10-16-2013, 08:43 AM	#24
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: My 72 SWB What a beut! You have a good eye.

10-16-2013, 10:02 AM	#25
rcazwillis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 309	Re: My 72 SWB Nice truck. You should paint that radiator black so it does not distract from the gorgeous engine bay.

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