Tear Down has begun - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bram · 02-25-2003, 10:59 AM

Well I've finally gotten around to starting the 72 project. I'll be replacing the engine with a Cummins 12V turbo diesel, the trans with a NV4500, front end with a Dana 60, and the rear end with a 14 bolt. The list goes on and on and on. Right now I'm in the process of fabricating motor mounts. I'll do my best to keep you all posted.
Here are some pics of the old truck getting taken apart.

landon4421 · 02-25-2003, 01:32 PM

Looks like fun, I tore mine down like a year ago, and I will finally be getting the frame back from the powder coater on Friday. You get to start taking yours apart, I get to put mine back togeather. Save the money!!!!!!

Did you have to change the shock mounts on the 14 bolt? The one I got I had to change one of the mounts from the rear to the front. I was just woundering. Keep us up dated.

Project1970 · 02-25-2003, 02:27 PM

Looks like you've got a nice truck to start with...

And with the power I've heard those Cummins diesels are good for with some mild tweaking (they must REALLY detune them with those computers from the factory!), that thing should be able to move no problem.

Bram · 02-25-2003, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Did you have to change the shock mounts on the 14 bolt?

I haven't yet but I will have to change the shock mounts.

Project1970 thanks, and your right about the diesel. I'm looking forward to this truck being my daily driver once again.

**Yukon Jack** · 02-25-2003, 05:26 PM

Man that looks awfully familiar to what is happening to my truck - keep us posted.

02-25-2003, 10:59 AM	#1
Bram Broke Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Plains,MO Posts: 385	Tear Down has begun Well I've finally gotten around to starting the 72 project. I'll be replacing the engine with a Cummins 12V turbo diesel, the trans with a NV4500, front end with a Dana 60, and the rear end with a 14 bolt. The list goes on and on and on. Right now I'm in the process of fabricating motor mounts. I'll do my best to keep you all posted. Here are some pics of the old truck getting taken apart. __________________ 72CheyenneSuper1ton4x4BigBlock Last edited by Bram; 02-25-2003 at 11:03 AM.

02-25-2003, 01:32 PM	#2
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	Looks like fun, I tore mine down like a year ago, and I will finally be getting the frame back from the powder coater on Friday. You get to start taking yours apart, I get to put mine back togeather. Save the money!!!!!! Did you have to change the shock mounts on the 14 bolt? The one I got I had to change one of the mounts from the rear to the front. I was just woundering. Keep us up dated. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

02-25-2003, 02:27 PM	#3
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Looks like you've got a nice truck to start with... And with the power I've heard those Cummins diesels are good for with some mild tweaking (they must REALLY detune them with those computers from the factory!), that thing should be able to move no problem. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

02-25-2003, 05:26 PM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Man that looks awfully familiar to what is happening to my truck - keep us posted. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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