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69c10stepside · 03-01-2012, 07:11 PM

Made a round trip of about 20 miles with it.. I for sure need to get the swap bar and front shocks on before I go out again. Been a while but it is great being back to being able to drive one again!

**67cheby** · 03-01-2012, 07:17 PM

lucky you, you should have drove this way and let me see it

69c10stepside · 03-07-2012, 05:45 PM

I dont think it would make it that far, not yet anyways.

I am going to be pulling the transmission out of my '89 model, a built 700r4, to put in this pickup. Putting in a 4l80e in the '89 so it should be a good swap all around, just a lot of work! But having that extra gear will for sure help me want to drive it more!

69c10stepside · 03-12-2012, 08:25 PM

Had to replace the hei module and in the process, the pickup coil wire broke. Went ahead and switched to a different distributor and put the new hei module in it.

Installed the front sway bar this last weekend, and had some help redoing my fill snout for the gas. Moved it to the wheel tub for I could get a faster/better flow of gas into the tank.

Also noticed the sticker that is on the transmission, it is on there fairly well and doesn't look to be a cheap sticker. I don't know if it is actually a TCI or not, but it does shift good/firm. So now I might be able to recoup some cash on this transmission to buy a 4l80 controller.

69c10stepside · 03-13-2012, 10:47 PM

Wife's first time driving 1972 chevy c10 pickup A...

Wife's first time driving 1972 chevy c10 pickup B...

Trying to get the wife adjusted to the life.. Had her drive the pickup up the driveway and around the bend and back. She stayed on the property, didn't actually get out on the highway with it, but a good first drive for her and the kids.

:ninja edit: Forgot to mention that I also found out that the pickup has a posi, and apparently it is set a little tight.

69c10stepside · 03-20-2012, 03:23 PM

Rear brakes are now officially working again. Front sway bar installed, checked front end parts..

Started working some on the cab that I am going to put on this pickup, needs more work then I initially thought, but it is still very doable.

**67cheby** · 03-20-2012, 03:25 PM

congrats on the drive!

69c10stepside · 06-27-2012, 03:34 PM

Been working on it off and on the past few months, still a beater. Slowing coming together again.

http://imgur.com/a/Emtbr#0

69c10stepside · 07-16-2012, 09:56 AM

This weekend I went from a 4.11 rearend ratio to a 3.07, mostly a forced move since the spider gears blew up and took everything out in the old rearend. Nothing but excitement around here!

Tinkermc · 07-16-2012, 03:30 PM

there is no hurry slowly is a nice speed, lookin good

69c10stepside · 07-25-2012, 06:24 PM

Added the mirrors last weekend, and.. bought another 6.0l. I dont know when that swap will start, probably after tax return :P

03-01-2012, 07:11 PM	#1
69c10stepside Large Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 747	Re: My 1972 Chevy shortwide build REDUX Made a round trip of about 20 miles with it.. I for sure need to get the swap bar and front shocks on before I go out again. Been a while but it is great being back to being able to drive one again! __________________ 1989 GMC C1500 ECSB 1972 Gmc Jimmy 1972 Chevy C10 SWB Sold

03-01-2012, 07:17 PM	#2
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: My 1972 Chevy shortwide build REDUX lucky you, you should have drove this way and let me see it __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-07-2012, 05:45 PM	#3
69c10stepside Large Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 747	Re: My 1972 Chevy shortwide build REDUX I dont think it would make it that far, not yet anyways. I am going to be pulling the transmission out of my '89 model, a built 700r4, to put in this pickup. Putting in a 4l80e in the '89 so it should be a good swap all around, just a lot of work! But having that extra gear will for sure help me want to drive it more! __________________ 1989 GMC C1500 ECSB 1972 Gmc Jimmy 1972 Chevy C10 SWB Sold

03-12-2012, 08:25 PM	#4
69c10stepside Large Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 747	Re: My 1972 Chevy shortwide build REDUX Had to replace the hei module and in the process, the pickup coil wire broke. Went ahead and switched to a different distributor and put the new hei module in it. Installed the front sway bar this last weekend, and had some help redoing my fill snout for the gas. Moved it to the wheel tub for I could get a faster/better flow of gas into the tank. Also noticed the sticker that is on the transmission, it is on there fairly well and doesn't look to be a cheap sticker. I don't know if it is actually a TCI or not, but it does shift good/firm. So now I might be able to recoup some cash on this transmission to buy a 4l80 controller. Attached Images __________________ 1989 GMC C1500 ECSB 1972 Gmc Jimmy 1972 Chevy C10 SWB Sold

03-20-2012, 03:23 PM	#6
69c10stepside Large Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 747	Re: My 1972 Chevy shortwide build REDUX Rear brakes are now officially working again. Front sway bar installed, checked front end parts.. Started working some on the cab that I am going to put on this pickup, needs more work then I initially thought, but it is still very doable. __________________ 1989 GMC C1500 ECSB 1972 Gmc Jimmy 1972 Chevy C10 SWB Sold

03-20-2012, 03:25 PM	#7
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: My 1972 Chevy shortwide build REDUX congrats on the drive! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

06-27-2012, 03:34 PM	#8
69c10stepside Large Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 747	Re: My 1972 Chevy shortwide build REDUX Been working on it off and on the past few months, still a beater. Slowing coming together again. http://imgur.com/a/Emtbr#0 __________________ 1989 GMC C1500 ECSB 1972 Gmc Jimmy 1972 Chevy C10 SWB Sold

07-16-2012, 09:56 AM	#9
69c10stepside Large Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 747	Re: My 1972 Chevy shortwide build REDUX This weekend I went from a 4.11 rearend ratio to a 3.07, mostly a forced move since the spider gears blew up and took everything out in the old rearend. Nothing but excitement around here! __________________ 1989 GMC C1500 ECSB 1972 Gmc Jimmy 1972 Chevy C10 SWB Sold

07-16-2012, 03:30 PM	#10
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: My 1972 Chevy shortwide build REDUX there is no hurry slowly is a nice speed, lookin good

07-25-2012, 06:24 PM	#11
69c10stepside Large Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 747	Re: My 1972 Chevy shortwide build REDUX Added the mirrors last weekend, and.. bought another 6.0l. I dont know when that swap will start, probably after tax return :P __________________ 1989 GMC C1500 ECSB 1972 Gmc Jimmy 1972 Chevy C10 SWB Sold

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