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72wascal · 10-08-2005, 03:07 AM

Hey Guys!

I'm brand new to this forum, but have really enjoyed seeing the pics and questions from a bunch of guys (and girls?) that really know their trucks. I live on Maui and have been working on my current project for the last few years. It's a blast and have had alot of fun working on it. Being from the drag racing camp I really enjoy the pro-street look, so I hope everyone will like what I'm doing in the way of customizing. Right now I am finishing up on some re-wiring of the complete truck. Next is steering column and air conditioning as I wrap up the stereo and speaker setup. Does anybody want to recommend air conditioner or steering assembly? I don't even know what length I need (but I'll find out). Most of the work has been accomplished by myself and some really close friends. Well, here's hoping that I'll make some interesting friends here. I'll figure out how to make smaller size photos and include some soon.

72wascal · 10-08-2005, 03:24 AM

Here's one!

djracer · 10-08-2005, 03:37 AM

Looks pretty good in the pic! I recomend a 70's or early 80's van tilt it has the key on the dash and is easy to adapt! I'm a drag racer also and I can't wait to finish my truck an go for a fast ride!

72wascal · 10-08-2005, 03:43 AM

As soon as I figure out how to shrink the photos to a correct size I'll send more. My idea is to make a not trailer queen street rod. I was thinking of a billet column to match all the chrome and billet in the interior. Got a length so I can go shopping on e-bay?

see ten · 10-08-2005, 06:25 AM

Vintage Air is a great way to go for your A/C needs. I have their sure fit system in both of my trucks. They make a very complete kit with excellent instructions.

OLDROCK&ROLLER · 10-08-2005, 06:28 AM

Hey and

from the south side of North Carolina. We need more pictures.. and specs. Year,motor size,trans,rear etc.

**Yukon Jack** · 10-08-2005, 09:07 AM

Welcome, can't wait to see some bigger pics!

krue · 10-08-2005, 09:17 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=108122

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=139821

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa....php3?t=157669 These links might help you. The first is resizing pics, the second is ebay search strings (copy and paste) and the third is where you go to find the first two.

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. I spent 4 years stationed at Pearl Harbor.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-08-2005, 09:21 AM

2 the board from west 10-uh-c

nitor · 10-08-2005, 09:50 AM

Welcome from Ohio. You won't find a more informative forum on our trucks.

**tnblazerk5** · 10-08-2005, 09:56 AM

howdy and

to the board

shifty · 10-08-2005, 10:48 AM

Aloha from Atlanta

jsbgump · 10-08-2005, 11:04 AM

to the board from Texas

86swb · 10-08-2005, 11:17 AM

A big welcome for Kentucky. When it gets cold, can you come and live in our house and we will come and live in your house for the winter?

You will get a lot of help here. Again welcome.

72wascal · 10-08-2005, 03:06 PM

Finally got some good advice on the pics..Thanks! Here is a few taken a couple of weeks ago. Plans are in the works, but still have six months to go. Currently the body has been shaved from head to toes, sports a Art Morrison rear clip with for 9 inch with disc brakes and tubbed wheelwells. Tank built by Rob @ No Limit along with gauge and glove panels (great truck man). New front end. All sheetmetal down to skin and resurfaced. Interior - plan on caramel leather with Recarro (style) racing seats. Alpine stereo, Boston and Kicker speakers. Running a 331 with T350 (modified), used to run a 355 with T350 and ran best at 12.83 et. Sentimental value as I bought from my best friend back in 1999, after departing with a 21' Ford 4X4 (no loss!). Plan on going the Stacey David route (engine and trans) sometimes next year after the home equity appreciates. So far the cab has gone through 10 modifications. The bed will go through another 8 modifications. Have a set of Torque Thrust 2 to replace the current wheels after replacement of front end components. Lot's of custom fabricated parts And life goes on.

So anybody got advice on what length steering column I need?

As far as the Air I was probably going to use the Vintage Air but need to go shopping for prices. Any connections?

I am beginning to enjoy myself in here with the other gear heads... Ah! Paradise.....

*72CSTC5* · 10-08-2005, 05:14 PM

Welcome from Texas, but you are doing things backwards. You are supposed to join the board with a junker and then ask the questions on how to build, not show up in show form from the beginning. Didn't anybody give you a copy of the rules!!! Just kidding, it looks great. We all wish we were at least that stage wondering what steering column and a/c we are going to use. Most of wonder where we are going to get the money to build our projects that we love so much. Good luck and keep us updated, Bra! Hang ten.

**john** · 10-08-2005, 05:28 PM

Here is a place to look for steering column. John

http://www.ididitinc.com/

**Canadian694x4** · 10-08-2005, 07:08 PM

Welcome To The Board! Great Looking Truck, Love The Meats On The rear!!

68haywagon · 10-08-2005, 07:13 PM

to the board from PA. Very nice truck you got there!!

Mike

**Stocker** · 10-08-2005, 08:05 PM

Welcome from NorCal! Great lookin' truck, can't wait to watch it's progess... Needs bigger rear tires, though.... j/k

72wascal · 10-08-2005, 08:11 PM

Thanks for all the hospitality guys. If any of you come to Maui, send me an e-mail and look me up. I don't know why I didn't subscribe before.....must have been that recent lobotomy.

69 Short Fleet · 10-08-2005, 10:08 PM

Wow! What a sweet looking truck! Welcome to the board, what motor do you have in it? Doug

see ten · 10-08-2005, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72wascal

As far as the Air I was probably going to use the Vintage Air but need to go shopping for prices. Any connections?

I was unable to find more than a $50 dollar difference from source to source. I just cut out the middle man and bought directly from Vintage Air. To build your kit they have to know if you have what size engine you have and what side of the engine the Alternator is on and several other specifics. I figured by eliminating the middle man the chances of my info being confused would be reduced.

4tiresngas · 10-08-2005, 11:27 PM

Welcome from Southern California! Nice truck. Do you have a bed for it yet? I was stationed in Hawaii 1992-1995. I don't remember seeing any salvage yards over there.

72wascal · 10-08-2005, 11:56 PM

Previous Inquires: I currently have a 331 ci (327 punched) but plan on putting a 572 crate with a T400 in next year sometime after I finish the interior. Does anyone have experience in if there are any problems with this conversion?

I have a bed for it and am currently doing some modification to it. Don't like some of the things that were done with stepsides (lights hanging off the edge). I plan on adding some "fooseness" to it so it will be original but will also match some of the details of the cab. Should have it done in a few months. I am trying to concentrate on a complete re-wire of the truck as I am adding alot of extras.

10-08-2005, 03:07 AM	#1
72wascal Hawaiian Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 28	Hi Guys Hey Guys! I'm brand new to this forum, but have really enjoyed seeing the pics and questions from a bunch of guys (and girls?) that really know their trucks. I live on Maui and have been working on my current project for the last few years. It's a blast and have had alot of fun working on it. Being from the drag racing camp I really enjoy the pro-street look, so I hope everyone will like what I'm doing in the way of customizing. Right now I am finishing up on some re-wiring of the complete truck. Next is steering column and air conditioning as I wrap up the stereo and speaker setup. Does anybody want to recommend air conditioner or steering assembly? I don't even know what length I need (but I'll find out). Most of the work has been accomplished by myself and some really close friends. Well, here's hoping that I'll make some interesting friends here. I'll figure out how to make smaller size photos and include some soon.

10-08-2005, 03:24 AM	#2
72wascal Hawaiian Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 28	Pics Here's one! Attached Images

10-08-2005, 03:37 AM	#3
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Looks pretty good in the pic! I recomend a 70's or early 80's van tilt it has the key on the dash and is easy to adapt! I'm a drag racer also and I can't wait to finish my truck an go for a fast ride! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-08-2005, 03:43 AM	#4
72wascal Hawaiian Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 28	Thanks DJRacer As soon as I figure out how to shrink the photos to a correct size I'll send more. My idea is to make a not trailer queen street rod. I was thinking of a billet column to match all the chrome and billet in the interior. Got a length so I can go shopping on e-bay? Last edited by 72wascal; 10-08-2005 at 03:44 AM.

10-08-2005, 06:28 AM	#6
OLDROCK&ROLLER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: WHITEVILLE N.C. Posts: 494	Hey and from the south side of North Carolina. We need more pictures.. and specs. Year,motor size,trans,rear etc. __________________ 72 CHEYENNE 10 SUPER 468/400/3.73

10-08-2005, 06:25 AM	#5
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Vintage Air is a great way to go for your A/C needs. I have their sure fit system in both of my trucks. They make a very complete kit with excellent instructions.

10-08-2005, 09:07 AM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Welcome, can't wait to see some bigger pics! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-08-2005, 09:17 AM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=108122 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=139821 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa....php3?t=157669 These links might help you. The first is resizing pics, the second is ebay search strings (copy and paste) and the third is where you go to find the first two. Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. I spent 4 years stationed at Pearl Harbor. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-08-2005, 09:21 AM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	2 the board from west 10-uh-c __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-08-2005, 09:50 AM	#10
nitor Too many projects Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Morrow, OH Posts: 344	Welcome from Ohio. You won't find a more informative forum on our trucks. __________________ Jim '55 Chevrolet Pickup '56 Chevrolet Belair '04 Chevrolet Astro '95 Chevrolet Blazer

10-08-2005, 09:56 AM	#11
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	howdy and to the board

10-08-2005, 10:48 AM	#12
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10-08-2005, 11:04 AM	#13
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10-08-2005, 11:17 AM	#14
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	A big welcome for Kentucky. When it gets cold, can you come and live in our house and we will come and live in your house for the winter? You will get a lot of help here. Again welcome. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

10-08-2005, 03:06 PM	#15
72wascal Hawaiian Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 28	Thanks for the picture help Finally got some good advice on the pics..Thanks! Here is a few taken a couple of weeks ago. Plans are in the works, but still have six months to go. Currently the body has been shaved from head to toes, sports a Art Morrison rear clip with for 9 inch with disc brakes and tubbed wheelwells. Tank built by Rob @ No Limit along with gauge and glove panels (great truck man). New front end. All sheetmetal down to skin and resurfaced. Interior - plan on caramel leather with Recarro (style) racing seats. Alpine stereo, Boston and Kicker speakers. Running a 331 with T350 (modified), used to run a 355 with T350 and ran best at 12.83 et. Sentimental value as I bought from my best friend back in 1999, after departing with a 21' Ford 4X4 (no loss!). Plan on going the Stacey David route (engine and trans) sometimes next year after the home equity appreciates. So far the cab has gone through 10 modifications. The bed will go through another 8 modifications. Have a set of Torque Thrust 2 to replace the current wheels after replacement of front end components. Lot's of custom fabricated parts And life goes on. So anybody got advice on what length steering column I need? As far as the Air I was probably going to use the Vintage Air but need to go shopping for prices. Any connections? I am beginning to enjoy myself in here with the other gear heads... Ah! Paradise..... Attached Images



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10-08-2005, 05:14 PM	#16
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Welcome from Texas, but you are doing things backwards. You are supposed to join the board with a junker and then ask the questions on how to build, not show up in show form from the beginning. Didn't anybody give you a copy of the rules!!! Just kidding, it looks great. We all wish we were at least that stage wondering what steering column and a/c we are going to use. Most of wonder where we are going to get the money to build our projects that we love so much. Good luck and keep us updated, Bra! Hang ten.

10-08-2005, 05:28 PM	#17
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Here is a place to look for steering column. John http://www.ididitinc.com/ __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

10-08-2005, 07:08 PM	#18
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	Welcome To The Board! Great Looking Truck, Love The Meats On The rear!! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154. Last edited by Canadian694x4; 10-08-2005 at 07:09 PM.

10-08-2005, 07:13 PM	#19
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	to the board from PA. Very nice truck you got there!! Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

10-08-2005, 08:05 PM	#20
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,695	Welcome from NorCal! Great lookin' truck, can't wait to watch it's progess... Needs bigger rear tires, though.... j/k __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-08-2005, 08:11 PM	#21
72wascal Hawaiian Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 28	Thanks for all the hospitality guys. If any of you come to Maui, send me an e-mail and look me up. I don't know why I didn't subscribe before.....must have been that recent lobotomy. __________________ 72 C-10 ProStreet - 331 cu w/ T350 trans 9" shortened w/ disc brakes - Mild body modifications 3/5 drop - More in the works

10-08-2005, 10:08 PM	#22
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Wow! What a sweet looking truck! Welcome to the board, what motor do you have in it? Doug

10-08-2005, 11:27 PM	#24
4tiresngas An American Soldier Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grumolo D' Abadessee, Italy Posts: 503	Welcome from Southern California! Nice truck. Do you have a bed for it yet? I was stationed in Hawaii 1992-1995. I don't remember seeing any salvage yards over there. __________________ Dan dan.brue@us.army.mil

10-08-2005, 11:56 PM	#25
72wascal Hawaiian Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 28	Previous Inquires: I currently have a 331 ci (327 punched) but plan on putting a 572 crate with a T400 in next year sometime after I finish the interior. Does anyone have experience in if there are any problems with this conversion? I have a bed for it and am currently doing some modification to it. Don't like some of the things that were done with stepsides (lights hanging off the edge). I plan on adding some "fooseness" to it so it will be original but will also match some of the details of the cab. Should have it done in a few months. I am trying to concentrate on a complete re-wire of the truck as I am adding alot of extras. __________________ 72 C-10 ProStreet - 331 cu w/ T350 trans 9" shortened w/ disc brakes - Mild body modifications 3/5 drop - More in the works

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