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72ChevyCheyenne · 02-10-2003, 05:37 PM

I got my new coated headers on this weekend.

72ChevyCheyenne · 02-10-2003, 05:39 PM

Pic 2

72sbfs · 02-10-2003, 05:43 PM

hey, now thats an engine. Looks great.
Two questions, What make are those headers and what size tubes do they have?
I am always on the look out for any information I can get on a BB in these trucks as I am building a 454 for mine.
Once again, that looks great. Keep us updated on this one please.

S

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Size does matter, get a BB!

72ChevyCheyenne · 02-10-2003, 05:44 PM

Pic 3

72ChevyCheyenne · 02-10-2003, 05:47 PM

I went with the Flowtechs with 1 3/4" primary tubes. You have to grind off some of the flange on the underside of the header to get them to fit over the head bolts on the 502.

**Yukon Jack** · 02-10-2003, 05:55 PM

That looks awesome!

**1971Stepside** · 02-10-2003, 06:03 PM

That looks great! I have a couple questions for ya since you are setting yours up very close to what I have in mind for mine.

1. Did you use 72 BB stands? If not, what did you use?
2. Did you buy your chrome alt/ac from Zoops as well?
3. Who's product did you use for your fans?

I'll be saving these pics for motivation to save the big bucks for the ZZ502!!

72ChevyCheyenne · 02-10-2003, 08:05 PM

The stands are from a 71 with the 5 piece mounts. The alt is from zoops and the AC is from Vintage Air. The fans are Flex-a-lite.

Project1970 · 02-10-2003, 08:14 PM

What tranny is that?

spinning wheels · 02-10-2003, 08:33 PM

What is the difference from the '71 big block engine mounts to the '72?
Just starting my BBC project and need to get as much info as possible. Thanks.

72ChevyCheyenne · 02-10-2003, 11:35 PM

Project - The tranny is a built TH 350

Wheels - Below is a pic of the towers. The one on the left is pre 72 and the one on the right is a 72. The pre 72 towers are cheap but the mounts are expensive. The 72s are expensive and stronger but the mounts can be purchased at any parts house.

69 Short Fleet · 02-11-2003, 05:08 AM

Hi 72 Chevy: That is beautiful !!!! I have a stupid question, do the 502 crate motors come with aluminum heads and what kind of valves (stainless)? and is your block aluminum also? I don't know that much about them, thanks Doug

72ChevyCheyenne · 02-11-2003, 08:19 AM

The ZZ502 comes with aluminum heads and cast iron block. The valves are 2.25" stainless steel on the intake side and 1.88" on the exaust side.

70c10 · 02-11-2003, 08:34 AM

Very nice!, Bet ya can't wait to take that bad boy for a spin!!!

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 02-11-2003, 10:46 AM

Next ? Does your engine set back farther with the BB and did you have to shorten your drive shaft ?

72'BBGMCSGCC · 02-11-2003, 12:39 PM

I want to do the same to mine .It's going to cost about $2,500 to rebuild the origional 402 and I was wondering How much has the project cost so far if you don't mine me asking. so I can compare the price difference. Thak you

**1971Stepside** · 02-11-2003, 01:09 PM

I can't speak for 72Chevy on his cost, but you are looking at about 10 grand worth of stuff there in those pics alone. A new ZZ502 is around $7200....add the great things he has like the chrome alt/ac/pulleys, fans, built TH350 and it doesn't take long to add up.

72ChevyCheyenne · 02-11-2003, 03:03 PM

70c10 - You are righ about that, I can't wait to just get it started much less drive it.

1970 CST Short Wide - The engine does set back about an inch. I had the shaft shortened and moved the tranny support.

72'BBGMCSGCC - 1971Stepside is about right with the 10 grand cost. I have not sat down and totaled everything up yet. I'm almost afraid to at this point. Everything is new except for the frame which I had blasted and powdercoated and the steering box which was new last year. The 502 was on special through GM in November for $6800 and the Zoops pulleys and brackets with power steering pump and remote tank was around $800. I figure I will end up with around $20,000 plus by the time it is finished. If everything goes as planned I will have it at the Chevy/GMC Truck Nationals in Pigeon Forge the first weekend in May.

**1971Stepside** · 02-11-2003, 03:49 PM

Yeah, don't total the receipts up until after you are driving it again!! LOL

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 02-11-2003, 07:10 PM

When you say you moved the tranny support did you have to drill new holes or where they alrweady there?

72ChevyCheyenne · 02-11-2003, 09:03 PM

I drilled new holes in the crossmember.

02-10-2003, 05:37 PM	#1
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	New Headers I got my new coated headers on this weekend. Attached Images __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

02-10-2003, 05:39 PM	#2
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	Pic 2 Attached Images __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

02-10-2003, 05:44 PM	#4
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	Pic 3 Attached Images __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

02-10-2003, 05:47 PM	#5
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	I went with the Flowtechs with 1 3/4" primary tubes. You have to grind off some of the flange on the underside of the header to get them to fit over the head bolts on the 502. __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

02-10-2003, 05:55 PM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	That looks awesome! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-10-2003, 05:43 PM	#3
72sbfs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 52	hey, now thats an engine. Looks great. Two questions, What make are those headers and what size tubes do they have? I am always on the look out for any information I can get on a BB in these trucks as I am building a 454 for mine. Once again, that looks great. Keep us updated on this one please. S ____________________________ Size does matter, get a BB!

02-10-2003, 06:03 PM	#7
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	That looks great! I have a couple questions for ya since you are setting yours up very close to what I have in mind for mine. 1. Did you use 72 BB stands? If not, what did you use? 2. Did you buy your chrome alt/ac from Zoops as well? 3. Who's product did you use for your fans? I'll be saving these pics for motivation to save the big bucks for the ZZ502!! __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

02-10-2003, 08:05 PM	#8
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	The stands are from a 71 with the 5 piece mounts. The alt is from zoops and the AC is from Vintage Air. The fans are Flex-a-lite. __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

02-10-2003, 08:14 PM	#9
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	What tranny is that? __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

02-10-2003, 08:33 PM	#10
spinning wheels Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Hacienda Heights, California USA Posts: 474	What is the difference from the '71 big block engine mounts to the '72? Just starting my BBC project and need to get as much info as possible. Thanks. __________________ '72 GMC custom camper 350/350

02-10-2003, 11:35 PM	#11
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	Project - The tranny is a built TH 350 Wheels - Below is a pic of the towers. The one on the left is pre 72 and the one on the right is a 72. The pre 72 towers are cheap but the mounts are expensive. The 72s are expensive and stronger but the mounts can be purchased at any parts house. Attached Images __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

02-11-2003, 05:08 AM	#12
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Hi 72 Chevy: That is beautiful !!!! I have a stupid question, do the 502 crate motors come with aluminum heads and what kind of valves (stainless)? and is your block aluminum also? I don't know that much about them, thanks Doug

02-11-2003, 08:19 AM	#13
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	The ZZ502 comes with aluminum heads and cast iron block. The valves are 2.25" stainless steel on the intake side and 1.88" on the exaust side. __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

02-11-2003, 08:34 AM	#14
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Very nice!, Bet ya can't wait to take that bad boy for a spin!!! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

02-11-2003, 10:46 AM	#15
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,111	Next ? Does your engine set back farther with the BB and did you have to shorten your drive shaft ? __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565



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02-11-2003, 12:39 PM	#16
72'BBGMCSGCC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fletcher,N.C U.S.A Posts: 162	I want to do the same to mine .It's going to cost about $2,500 to rebuild the origional 402 and I was wondering How much has the project cost so far if you don't mine me asking. so I can compare the price difference. Thak you

02-11-2003, 01:09 PM	#17
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	I can't speak for 72Chevy on his cost, but you are looking at about 10 grand worth of stuff there in those pics alone. A new ZZ502 is around $7200....add the great things he has like the chrome alt/ac/pulleys, fans, built TH350 and it doesn't take long to add up. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

02-11-2003, 03:03 PM	#18
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	70c10 - You are righ about that, I can't wait to just get it started much less drive it. 1970 CST Short Wide - The engine does set back about an inch. I had the shaft shortened and moved the tranny support. 72'BBGMCSGCC - 1971Stepside is about right with the 10 grand cost. I have not sat down and totaled everything up yet. I'm almost afraid to at this point. Everything is new except for the frame which I had blasted and powdercoated and the steering box which was new last year. The 502 was on special through GM in November for $6800 and the Zoops pulleys and brackets with power steering pump and remote tank was around $800. I figure I will end up with around $20,000 plus by the time it is finished. If everything goes as planned I will have it at the Chevy/GMC Truck Nationals in Pigeon Forge the first weekend in May. __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

02-11-2003, 03:49 PM	#19
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Yeah, don't total the receipts up until after you are driving it again!! LOL __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

02-11-2003, 07:10 PM	#20
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,111	When you say you moved the tranny support did you have to drill new holes or where they alrweady there? __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

02-11-2003, 09:03 PM	#21
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	I drilled new holes in the crossmember. __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

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