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oldblue1968chevy · 09-19-2010, 06:34 PM

dude! where have I been, I havent seen your build!

Got more pics of filler?

The black looks good with the wheels, whered ya get the caps? Keep at it, is she on the road for good then?

usmcchevy · 09-20-2010, 02:26 AM

Thanks everyone. Why the 68 front clip? I've always liked the 68 front end the most and my 72 front end was junk so what better time to get what I wanted..

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

dude! where have I been, I havent seen your build!

Got more pics of filler?

The black looks good with the wheels, whered ya get the caps? Keep at it, is she on the road for good then?

I'll get some pics of the filler tomorrow, too dark right now. The caps came from lugnutking on epay. They were about $5 each. The truck still hasn't made it very far from the house. Still need to check trans and rear end oil and pick up some more antifreeze.

usmcchevy · 09-21-2010, 01:31 PM

Took her on her first trip out of the housing area. Made it to the gas station about a 1/2 mile away and back. I still need to work on the fuel filler a bit. It leaks a little where I took a slice out of the exhaust adapter to re form it and make it so 1.25" OD hose could slip on. Also need to adjust the choke, but other than those two problems she drove great.

It really needs to cool down around here, I'm sick of the camera lens fogging

All I did to mount the hinge was grind two small notches for the original hinge blots to sit. Nice and solid, no need to weld any for the hinge. I did need to bend the hinge slightly to get the lens to sit right.

The welds are ugly....I was having problems lol. The filler is mounted using a strap of 1/8 steel and then the strap is screwed to the bed. The filler "bucket" is just mounted to the filler, not screwed in at all, but it fits good and solid.

swamp rat · 09-21-2010, 10:28 PM

All I did to mount the hinge was grind two small notches for the original hinge blots to sit. Nice and solid, no need to weld any for the hinge. I did need to bend the hinge slightly to get the lens to sit right.

The welds are ugly....I was having problems lol. The filler is mounted using a strap of 1/8 steel and then the strap is screwed to the bed. The filler "bucket" is just mounted to the filler, not screwed in at all, but it fits good and solid.

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Could you let me know what vehicle you got the doner parts from for the gas flip door, bucket and filler pipe? Thanks!

usmcchevy · 09-22-2010, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Could you let me know what vehicle you got the doner parts from for the gas flip door, bucket and filler pipe? Thanks!

Thanks

95ish chevy Blazer. The write up is here.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postid=599699

VA72C10 · 09-21-2010, 09:10 PM

hey, it works man! Glad you're out there enjoying it....can't wait to get a running project...tired of doing a bunch of work with nothing to hop in and enjoy

tantrumpipeline · 10-03-2010, 09:36 PM

cool, looking better all the time, any pics of the underside?

brn agn · 10-03-2010, 09:48 PM

I like it! The slots look good on the truck too!

VA72C10 · 10-03-2010, 09:48 PM

nice improvement!!!

fishingjred73 · 10-03-2010, 09:52 PM

O Yeah much better!

oldblue1968chevy · 10-03-2010, 10:01 PM

MUCH better, got the link to scottis shock relocators? Ive seen it but didnt save it

Truck looks GOOD

usmcchevy · 10-03-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

MUCH better, got the link to scottis shock relocators? Ive seen it but didnt save it

Truck looks GOOD

Sure do! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359399

I used a 4lb hammer and my poor little 4in bench vise to beat the lower brackets flat.

oldblue1968chevy · 10-03-2010, 10:35 PM

thanks! what shocks did you use? trac bar?

usmcchevy · 10-04-2010, 04:25 PM

Thanks Everyone!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

cool, looking better all the time, any pics of the underside?

I'll have to get some tomorrow. Nothing special, still rusty, but I wanted it lowered for Crusin'

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

thanks! what shocks did you use? trac bar?

Still running the stock shocks all around. Rears actually feel great, front............. I've got some work to do

Track bar is a CPP Super track bar kit.

tantrumpipeline · 10-04-2010, 05:29 PM

I just want to see the mounts really, and cpp installed, good work on the build, driving it during the build would be the answer, shouldn't have started rippin mine apart, but the cab had to be swapped and it's not a daily, super jealous

chevyboy55 · 10-04-2010, 07:23 PM

Ben
I just sat & read 5 pages of your build thread. NICE WORK! looks a lot better sitting lower

I'm kinda partial to low though. keep it up. Mike

usmcchevy · 10-05-2010, 02:54 PM

Thanks guys. The reason I'm trying to get it to be a driving project is I already destroyed one of these trucks. I was 15 when I got my '70, blew up the motor and tore down the whole truck for restoration when I was 17. I ran out of time, space and money. I ended up selling it as a pile of parts when I was 22 when my dad was sick of looking at it.

Took the truck to CTC today. Need to do something with the choke, floods every time I try to start it when warm.

Heres the rear suspension pics.

Pop's C-10 · 10-19-2010, 02:34 PM

nice work..i've always loved slots..

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-19-2010, 02:39 PM

Nice job! You've came a long way with this truck. Keep up the great work.

oldblue1968chevy · 10-19-2010, 07:26 PM

Love it man, keep at it!

mcbassin · 10-20-2010, 08:01 AM

Very nice progress!

usmcchevy · 10-23-2010, 04:10 PM

Thanks guys, Work might slow down a bit though....... Noah arrived at 11:39am on the 20th. Weighing in at 8lb 4oz and 20.5" long. Hopefully he enjoys the garage as much as I do

fishingjred73 · 10-23-2010, 04:27 PM

Congratulations Ben!

VA72C10 · 10-23-2010, 05:00 PM

congrats! Got a cutie there

**Roland** · 10-24-2010, 09:07 AM

Welcome to the boards Noah!

09-19-2010, 06:34 PM	#1
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver dude! where have I been, I havent seen your build! Got more pics of filler? The black looks good with the wheels, whered ya get the caps? Keep at it, is she on the road for good then? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

09-21-2010, 01:31 PM	#3
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Took her on her first trip out of the housing area. Made it to the gas station about a 1/2 mile away and back. I still need to work on the fuel filler a bit. It leaks a little where I took a slice out of the exhaust adapter to re form it and make it so 1.25" OD hose could slip on. Also need to adjust the choke, but other than those two problems she drove great. It really needs to cool down around here, I'm sick of the camera lens fogging All I did to mount the hinge was grind two small notches for the original hinge blots to sit. Nice and solid, no need to weld any for the hinge. I did need to bend the hinge slightly to get the lens to sit right. The welds are ugly....I was having problems lol. The filler is mounted using a strap of 1/8 steel and then the strap is screwed to the bed. The filler "bucket" is just mounted to the filler, not screwed in at all, but it fits good and solid. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

09-21-2010, 10:28 PM	#4
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver All I did to mount the hinge was grind two small notches for the original hinge blots to sit. Nice and solid, no need to weld any for the hinge. I did need to bend the hinge slightly to get the lens to sit right. The welds are ugly....I was having problems lol. The filler is mounted using a strap of 1/8 steel and then the strap is screwed to the bed. The filler "bucket" is just mounted to the filler, not screwed in at all, but it fits good and solid. [/QUOTE] Could you let me know what vehicle you got the doner parts from for the gas flip door, bucket and filler pipe? Thanks! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

09-21-2010, 09:10 PM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver hey, it works man! Glad you're out there enjoying it....can't wait to get a running project...tired of doing a bunch of work with nothing to hop in and enjoy __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-03-2010, 09:36 PM	#7
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver cool, looking better all the time, any pics of the underside? __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

10-03-2010, 09:48 PM	#8
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver I like it! The slots look good on the truck too! __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

10-03-2010, 09:48 PM	#9
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver nice improvement!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-03-2010, 09:52 PM	#10
fishingjred73 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: LOUISIANA Posts: 812	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver O Yeah much better! __________________ James '68 Stepside (ground up in progress) My 68 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...side-t956.html '81 SWB "Pap paw" (Driver) The 81 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...-swb-t960.html Member of www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/296290610747732/

10-03-2010, 10:01 PM	#11
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver MUCH better, got the link to scottis shock relocators? Ive seen it but didnt save it Truck looks GOOD __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-03-2010, 10:35 PM	#13
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver thanks! what shocks did you use? trac bar? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-04-2010, 05:29 PM	#15
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver I just want to see the mounts really, and cpp installed, good work on the build, driving it during the build would be the answer, shouldn't have started rippin mine apart, but the cab had to be swapped and it's not a daily, super jealous __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

10-04-2010, 07:23 PM	#16
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Ben I just sat & read 5 pages of your build thread. NICE WORK! looks a lot better sitting lower I'm kinda partial to low though. keep it up. Mike __________________ Great minds think alike,So do ours

10-05-2010, 02:54 PM	#17
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks guys. The reason I'm trying to get it to be a driving project is I already destroyed one of these trucks. I was 15 when I got my '70, blew up the motor and tore down the whole truck for restoration when I was 17. I ran out of time, space and money. I ended up selling it as a pile of parts when I was 22 when my dad was sick of looking at it. Took the truck to CTC today. Need to do something with the choke, floods every time I try to start it when warm. Heres the rear suspension pics. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index Last edited by usmcchevy; 10-06-2010 at 02:09 AM.

10-19-2010, 02:34 PM	#18
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver nice work..i've always loved slots..

10-19-2010, 02:39 PM	#19
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Nice job! You've came a long way with this truck. Keep up the great work. __________________ 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.*



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10-19-2010, 07:26 PM	#20
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Love it man, keep at it! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-20-2010, 08:01 AM	#21
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Very nice progress! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-23-2010, 04:10 PM	#22
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks guys, Work might slow down a bit though....... Noah arrived at 11:39am on the 20th. Weighing in at 8lb 4oz and 20.5" long. Hopefully he enjoys the garage as much as I do __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

10-23-2010, 04:27 PM	#23
fishingjred73 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: LOUISIANA Posts: 812	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Congratulations Ben! __________________ James '68 Stepside (ground up in progress) My 68 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...side-t956.html '81 SWB "Pap paw" (Driver) The 81 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...-swb-t960.html Member of www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/296290610747732/

10-23-2010, 05:00 PM	#24
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver congrats! Got a cutie there __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-24-2010, 09:07 AM	#25
Roland Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 134	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Welcome to the boards Noah!

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