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VA72C10 · 03-19-2011, 09:19 PM

I'm kind of happy I never sold my spare cab. I was only asking 200 for it with a title/vin plates. I'll save the pillar area with the vin plates and cut the rest of it up to use as patches for the four or five rust spots on the cab. Will also grab some floor flat sheetmetal to use for the lower door patch and possibly the bedside patch.

Probably will also be able to sell the header panel/windshield area of that spare cab for decent money as it's perfect.

JasonBird · 03-19-2011, 09:36 PM

looking really good! i'll have to get a wire brush like that for my drip rails. Can you turn your cab over to do the bottom? i'll be intrested to see how the bottom of your cab looks and if you have to do any rust repair...

VA72C10 · 03-19-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonBird

looking really good! i'll have to get a wire brush like that for my drip rails. Can you turn your cab over to do the bottom? i'll be intrested to see how the bottom of your cab looks and if you have to do any rust repair...

It's a great tool for the drip rails. Also great for door jambs and the window channels.

The cab is pretty nice under but I will have to patch two of the cab supports (front two are really bad)The back two are really nice! I will be cleaning that to bare metal also and it will be primed/blocked/ and painted body color just like the rest of the cab.

RCbowtie69 · 03-19-2011, 10:30 PM

Looking good Jonathan, you're making some head way,progress looks good,keep it up & keep on truckin''

VA72C10 · 03-20-2011, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

Looking good Jonathan, you're making some head way,progress looks good,keep it up & keep on truckin''

Thanks, I am going slower than I wanted to originally but pace should pick up in a week or two

67chevy1series · 03-20-2011, 02:51 AM

you keep saying that i hope you mean it!

67swb72klb · 03-20-2011, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Thanks, I am going slower than I wanted to originally but pace should pick up in a week or two

dont start rushing the painter they dont like it

looks like a prety nice cab i was wondering what that shield on r/h lower front of cab are ?

Bishops Trucks · 03-20-2011, 05:31 AM

That had to be one of the dirtiest trans's I have ever seen. Keep up the good work.

redbaron69 · 03-20-2011, 08:35 AM

Looking great. Those wire wheels do a good job. this is gonna be a SUPER build

VA72C10 · 03-20-2011, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

you keep saying that i hope you mean it!

At least I'm working on it daily now

I am waiting on my welder/body guy to clear up room in his shop and I'll be working in his shop using power tools as soon as it's over there...

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Originally Posted by 67swb72klb

dont start rushing the painter they dont like it

looks like a prety nice cab i was wondering what that shield on r/h lower front of cab are ?

The shield is a big block specific item. Cab is really good for this area! It's VA's version of an AZ cab

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

That had to be one of the dirtiest trans's I have ever seen. Keep up the good work.

It was...now it's not but it's not what I'm using either due to the second gear pin...

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Originally Posted by redbaron69

Looking great. Those wire wheels do a good job. this is gonna be a SUPER build

Thanks! I like the paint stripper disc on the grinder better for flat surfaces but the cup and wheel work well for curves/tight spots.

Home early for church and plans cancelled for this afternoon due to my wife being under the weather. Probably won't get much truck time though as I will help take care of her and watch the girls....

VA72C10 · 03-20-2011, 10:15 PM

Well, I was right. No time to work on the truck. But I might have lined up someone to sandblast the frame, underside of the cab, and the complete bed for a good price

We'll see....I hope it works out because it will move forward the project and catch me back up to where I wanted to be.

STOCKISH · 03-20-2011, 10:38 PM

This is sure to be an amazing truck once you're done. Great job so far!

VA72C10 · 03-20-2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

This is sure to be an amazing truck once you're done. Great job so far!

Thanks. I'm pretty excited how it's going to come out. With the great parts going on it, it's bound to look awesome!

I sold some parts today so I'll be getting a few more needed parts next week....and probably going to get the blasting done on the remaining parts. Have to get my hood added into that deal

Talking with Jason to see how soon I can get it over to his shop. and if he can get the painter lined up. If not, I'll be figuring that end out asap to have it lined up....this truck will NOT be in paint jail...

I'll be doing everything up until the final spraying of sealer, color, and clear.

70LonghornCST · 03-21-2011, 12:42 AM

Wow! Jonathan. You have been getting some serious work done on this truck. Keep it up...it looks GREAT

**67cheby** · 03-21-2011, 11:10 AM

looking good man !!!

72BlckButy · 03-21-2011, 10:05 PM

Nice progress J!

Would you mind getting an upclose shot of the tach wiring opening next to the wiring harness on the firewall? And if possible, with a tape measure showing the diameter of the opening? I'm trying to determine the correct dimple for a factory wiring harness.

Thanks buddy!

VA72C10 · 03-21-2011, 11:57 PM

Anything for you Nate

....I'll have it for you in a few...

VA72C10 · 03-22-2011, 01:57 PM

A few turned into several....

Here you go...

Hole itself is 11/16" (3/4") and is slightly dimpled in towards the inside of the cab

11/16" from the E-brake hole edge

and 5/8" from the main wiring harness connector hole

Cole Trickle · 03-22-2011, 02:07 PM

nice.....I wish I had teh time to throw that much energy at my truckk

Keep up the good work

72BlckButy · 03-23-2011, 05:21 PM

Thanks fore the pics buddy, that is exactly what I've been looking for.

**superflysteiny** · 03-23-2011, 05:39 PM

Looks good. I did that to my 66 cab and it sucked

VA72C10 · 03-23-2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Thanks fore the pics buddy, that is exactly what I've been looking for.

Glad I could help!

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Originally Posted by superflysteiny

Looks good. I did that to my 66 cab and it sucked

It did Royally stink

I talked with a guy today who does affordable sandblasting. I'm going to get him to do the underside of the cab, any areas I missed with my work, the bed (at least the underside) and the complete frame/all components

72BlckButy · 03-23-2011, 06:27 PM

From what I can tell from the pictures, it's the 3rd dimple from the bottom correct?

VA72C10 · 03-23-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

From what I can tell from the pictures, it's the 3rd dimple from the bottom correct?

Not sure on that, but it's basically centered between the e-brake and the wiring block. There is only one close to the center so that'll be the one

VA72C10 · 03-23-2011, 11:34 PM

Talked to another person about sandblasting and had another email me....might be able to start a bidding war

Hope to get it done in the next week so I can get Jason started on the rust repair. He's ready for me now.

Spending loads of money on the truck right now. I'm gonna end up going at least a few thousand over budget but it's going to be much nicer because of that. Found NOS parts I couldn't pass up and some great original pieces for my engine brackets.....

Plus, the interior is way over budget but it's going to be amazing!!!

03-19-2011, 09:19 PM	#226
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! I'm kind of happy I never sold my spare cab. I was only asking 200 for it with a title/vin plates. I'll save the pillar area with the vin plates and cut the rest of it up to use as patches for the four or five rust spots on the cab. Will also grab some floor flat sheetmetal to use for the lower door patch and possibly the bedside patch. Probably will also be able to sell the header panel/windshield area of that spare cab for decent money as it's perfect. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-19-2011, 09:36 PM	#227
JasonBird '67 C-10 LWB Driver Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Andover, Kansas Posts: 380	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! looking really good! i'll have to get a wire brush like that for my drip rails. Can you turn your cab over to do the bottom? i'll be intrested to see how the bottom of your cab looks and if you have to do any rust repair... __________________ '67 C-10 LWB - My Build Thread '67 C-20 LWB - My Donor/ Parts truck - SOLD! '92 GMC SAFARI VAN - My Parts Go Getter '06 KIA SPORTAGE EX - My Commuter "All of this crap better make a truck!" - my wife Sue. Proud U.S.M.C. Dad!

03-19-2011, 10:30 PM	#229
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Looking good Jonathan, you're making some head way,progress looks good,keep it up & keep on truckin'' Last edited by RCbowtie69; 03-19-2011 at 10:31 PM.

03-20-2011, 02:51 AM	#231
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! you keep saying that i hope you mean it!

03-20-2011, 05:31 AM	#233
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! That had to be one of the dirtiest trans's I have ever seen. Keep up the good work. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

03-20-2011, 08:35 AM	#234
redbaron69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: marion nc Posts: 588	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Looking great. Those wire wheels do a good job. this is gonna be a SUPER build __________________ 69 short fleet 350/350 "under construction" 70 short step 307/3 speed

03-20-2011, 10:15 PM	#236
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Well, I was right. No time to work on the truck. But I might have lined up someone to sandblast the frame, underside of the cab, and the complete bed for a good price We'll see....I hope it works out because it will move forward the project and catch me back up to where I wanted to be. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-20-2011, 10:38 PM	#237
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! This is sure to be an amazing truck once you're done. Great job so far! __________________ --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.

03-21-2011, 12:42 AM	#239
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Wow! Jonathan. You have been getting some serious work done on this truck. Keep it up...it looks GREAT __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

03-21-2011, 11:10 AM	#240
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03-21-2011, 10:05 PM	#241
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Nice progress J! Would you mind getting an upclose shot of the tach wiring opening next to the wiring harness on the firewall? And if possible, with a tape measure showing the diameter of the opening? I'm trying to determine the correct dimple for a factory wiring harness. Thanks buddy! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-21-2011, 11:57 PM	#242
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Anything for you Nate ....I'll have it for you in a few... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 03-21-2011 at 11:58 PM.

03-22-2011, 01:57 PM	#243
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! A few turned into several.... Here you go... Hole itself is 11/16" (3/4") and is slightly dimpled in towards the inside of the cab 11/16" from the E-brake hole edge and 5/8" from the main wiring harness connector hole __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 03-22-2011 at 01:59 PM.

03-22-2011, 02:07 PM	#244
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! nice.....I wish I had teh time to throw that much energy at my truckk Keep up the good work __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910

03-23-2011, 05:21 PM	#245
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Thanks fore the pics buddy, that is exactly what I've been looking for. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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03-23-2011, 05:39 PM	#246
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Looks good. I did that to my 66 cab and it sucked __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

03-23-2011, 06:27 PM	#248
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! From what I can tell from the pictures, it's the 3rd dimple from the bottom correct? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-23-2011, 11:34 PM	#250
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Talked to another person about sandblasting and had another email me....might be able to start a bidding war Hope to get it done in the next week so I can get Jason started on the rust repair. He's ready for me now. Spending loads of money on the truck right now. I'm gonna end up going at least a few thousand over budget but it's going to be much nicer because of that. Found NOS parts I couldn't pass up and some great original pieces for my engine brackets..... Plus, the interior is way over budget but it's going to be amazing!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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