Project Ground Pounder 72 SWB 2WD - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-01-2013, 05:36 PM

This is a truck that my brothers and I are going to build so my brothers can get more experience building projects, and to just have some fun. It's a 72 Chevy Highlander. PS, PB, Air, tilt is gone, posi rear, and optional back glass.

We're in the parts accumalation stage right now. So far we have a 12v cummins, NV4500 with bell housing, option of running a single disc clutch, or rebuild a dual disc and run it. We have an aluminum radiator with an electric fan, vac/ps pump from a dodge, hydraulics from a 96 dodge, and yesterday I picked up some 15x8 rallys for the rear. We have to go get some SWB bed sides from a local guy, and then we'll need to find a LH fender, doors, and buy some rockers and cab corners. For now it'll be a mileage unit until we start spending big bucks on it. Here are some pics of it.

Ackattack · 05-01-2013, 08:35 PM

Cool

Just cut the bed. Looks like it could use a rear bumper too
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flashed · 05-01-2013, 08:44 PM

This is going to be a fun build to watch.

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-01-2013, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ackattack

Cool

Just cut the bed. Looks like it could use a rear bumper too
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Yeah, it will need a sport bumper or roll pan. I've got a better front bumper and grill already. I also have a good used windshield and back glass. This will be a budget build for sure.

6lcummins · 05-02-2013, 08:45 PM

Who needs windows???

ryanroo · 05-03-2013, 07:56 AM

that looks like a good place for some custom motor mounts! if only some deadbeat would weld em up and stuff.

6lcummins · 05-03-2013, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryanroo

that looks like a good place for some custom motor mounts! if only some deadbeat would weld em up and stuff.

Someone should go bust his door in...

ryanroo · 05-05-2013, 12:59 PM

Now Ryan says you guys dont want none of my stinkin welding. now i just need tto cut off off a few slices of DOM for the bushing tubes and mail them suckers.

shopteacher · 08-30-2014, 10:18 PM

Well what is the status on the Brother's Project?

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-02-2014, 02:09 PM

It was so rusty it got scrapped. It's dead.

Vintage Windmills · 09-08-2014, 12:05 AM

If you want to resurrect the project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...967-c10&cat=12

05-01-2013, 05:36 PM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Project Ground Pounder 72 SWB 2WD This is a truck that my brothers and I are going to build so my brothers can get more experience building projects, and to just have some fun. It's a 72 Chevy Highlander. PS, PB, Air, tilt is gone, posi rear, and optional back glass. We're in the parts accumalation stage right now. So far we have a 12v cummins, NV4500 with bell housing, option of running a single disc clutch, or rebuild a dual disc and run it. We have an aluminum radiator with an electric fan, vac/ps pump from a dodge, hydraulics from a 96 dodge, and yesterday I picked up some 15x8 rallys for the rear. We have to go get some SWB bed sides from a local guy, and then we'll need to find a LH fender, doors, and buy some rockers and cab corners. For now it'll be a mileage unit until we start spending big bucks on it. Here are some pics of it. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 05-01-2013 at 10:32 PM.

05-01-2013, 08:35 PM	#2
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: Project Ground Pounder 72 SWB 2WD Cool Just cut the bed. Looks like it could use a rear bumper too Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

05-01-2013, 08:44 PM	#3
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Project Ground Pounder 72 SWB 2WD This is going to be a fun build to watch.

05-02-2013, 08:45 PM	#5
6lcummins Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: mitchellville, ia Posts: 282	Re: Project Ground Pounder 72 SWB 2WD Who needs windows??? __________________ 1996 Dodge 2500 Ext Cab Long Bed P24V Cummins Turbo Diesel 5 speed 4x4 "STOCK" ASSEMBLY THREAD

05-03-2013, 07:56 AM	#6
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Project Ground Pounder 72 SWB 2WD that looks like a good place for some custom motor mounts! if only some deadbeat would weld em up and stuff. __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

05-05-2013, 12:59 PM	#8
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Project Ground Pounder 72 SWB 2WD Now Ryan says you guys dont want none of my stinkin welding. now i just need tto cut off off a few slices of DOM for the bushing tubes and mail them suckers. __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

08-30-2014, 10:18 PM	#9
shopteacher Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Western Montana Posts: 50	Re: Project Ground Pounder 72 SWB 2WD Well what is the status on the Brother's Project?

09-02-2014, 02:09 PM	#10
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project Ground Pounder 72 SWB 2WD It was so rusty it got scrapped. It's dead. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-08-2014, 12:05 AM	#11
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Project Ground Pounder 72 SWB 2WD If you want to resurrect the project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...967-c10&cat=12 __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

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