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mcbassin · 09-26-2011, 08:36 PM

What's up any progress?

trkfrk · 09-28-2011, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

What's up any progress?

Thanks for asking..
It has been just over a year since I started the build. The wheels and tires are mounted and its finally on the ground. I completed the front end with a new power steering box and tie rod ends.

I have been stripping the doors and hood in preparation for primer. Luckily, the front clip is clean with no rust and very little body work needed. I have been contemplating on switching the front clip for a 67 grill but have decided to stay with the GMC double head light front grill.

VA72C10 · 09-28-2011, 07:03 PM

Looking good!!!

CParnell · 09-28-2011, 07:32 PM

Looking really good man.

ChuckDriver · 09-28-2011, 08:47 PM

Extremely clean build! One note though, I have the same red poly tie rod and link boots on the camaro clip in my 57 and they SQUEEEK like crazy when I turn the wheel!!

jasonhall · 09-28-2011, 09:22 PM

Awesome progress!!

trkfrk · 09-29-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Extremely clean build! One note though, I have the same red poly tie rod and link boots on the camaro clip in my 57 and they SQUEEEK like crazy when I turn the wheel!!

Thanks for the input.. I do know choosing to go with the polyurethane has its pro and cons. Hopefully my engine will be louder than the squeak - LOL .

I appreciate all of the compliments! This board keeps me motivated!

**67cheby** · 09-28-2011, 10:21 PM

Clean....everything looks KILLER !!

mcbassin · 09-30-2011, 12:10 AM

Man, You have kicked tail on this build in only a year. I wish I could keep up with ya. Your sheetmetal looks great. Keep up the hard work.

1 question, how do you plan on painting the cab underside? I am almost to this point and wonder what the best order? I was thinking about painting the bottom firewall and interior before mounting on the frame. Then paint the panels before assembly.

trkfrk · 10-02-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Man, You have kicked tail on this build in only a year. I wish I could keep up with ya. Your sheetmetal looks great. Keep up the hard work.

1 question, how do you plan on painting the cab underside? I am almost to this point and wonder what the best order? I was thinking about painting the bottom firewall and interior before mounting on the frame. Then paint the panels before assembly.

I plan on pulling the cab off the frame and paint it on Jack stands. This worked well when I stripped and primer-ed the cab. I was able to prime it all at once. I also plan on removing the engine and transmission one more time. I am not sure of the condition of the clutch, flywheel and throw-out bearing. Thanks

mcbassin · 10-02-2011, 08:52 PM

Sounds like a plan to me. So have you decided on what kind and color paint yet?

nibs · 12-06-2011, 10:19 AM

How do you like the F-body accessory drive? I like how clean it looks over the other OEM options, and I would be interested how it fits

CROWN · 12-07-2011, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by nibs

How do you like the F-body accessory drive? I like how clean it looks over the other OEM options, and I would be interested how it fits

^^^ what he said. Also what motor mounts are those and did you have to modify the frame for the motor to set in there???

OLDIRON69 · 12-06-2011, 11:17 AM

nice build

trkfrk · 12-07-2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Sounds like a plan to me. So have you decided on what kind and color paint yet?

I haven't decided on color. I am using Dupont products.

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Originally Posted by nibs

How do you like the F-body accessory drive? I like how clean it looks over the other OEM options, and I would be interested how it fits

I thought it looked cleaner than the other options. It was more challenging getting the engine exactly where I wanted it. I did trim less than 1/2" on the inside of the frame rail between the core support and front A-arms to help clear the A/C pump. This should allow me room for the lines and not effect the integrity of the frame.

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Originally Posted by custom63

I see that you used CPP tubular engine frame mounts but what adaptor plates did you use on the block? Are those Poly motor mounts? Compared to stock location, where does the engine site? Forward, back, higher, lower? How far off the firewall. And last and not least. Howd you squeeze the A/c pump in there? Are you going to have enough room to run the lines? Or are you going to have to do some frame trimming? I am at this point in my build and want to pull the trigger on parts but still dont know what the correct combination of parts are to make it all work. Any and all info is much appreciated. Keep up the awesome work!!!!!!

Adapter plates are also from CPP part#CPLS1-K. comes with the plate, poly mount and hardware. I moved the engine back around 2" from the stock location. This helped with the oil pan clearing the front cross member and filling in the gap between the firewall and the rear of the engine.

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I like the way you did the rear brake line through the frame. Did you build that?
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I made no modifications to the frame or brake lines except for shortening the rear lines before entering the Wilwood calipers.

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Originally Posted by OLDIRON69

nice build

Thank You....

72LSK10 · 12-07-2011, 09:55 PM

Very nice build, glad to see you chose a color other than black for the frame and suspension. I'm running the same drive train in my 72 SS Nova build and have the same model wheels, except that mine are grey centers. Great minds think alike

. I'm leaning towards powder coating my frame a similar color, maybe the differentials also. Keep the pic's coming, looks great.

El Campo · 12-06-2011, 01:56 PM

I like the way you did the rear brake line through the frame. Did you build that?
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custom63 · 12-07-2011, 03:27 PM

I see that you used CPP tubular engine frame mounts but what adaptor plates did you use on the block? Are those Poly motor mounts? Compared to stock location, where does the engine site? Forward, back, higher, lower? How far off the firewall. And last and not least. Howd you squeeze the A/c pump in there? Are you going to have enough room to run the lines? Or are you going to have to do some frame trimming? I am at this point in my build and want to pull the trigger on parts but still dont know what the correct combination of parts are to make it all work. Any and all info is much appreciated. Keep up the awesome work!!!!!!

brandy hickman · 12-08-2011, 06:17 PM

Im in on watching this build. Jealous

darkgable79 · 02-17-2012, 03:43 PM

Any updates?

trkfrk · 02-28-2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by darkgable79

Any updates?

I took a break for a bit, but I am back on the body work in preparation for paint. After spending many hours on the fenders and hood I decided to scrap the GMC and go with the 67 Chevy front clip. I finally got my 9 yrs old son away from his PS3 and helping with the sand blasting. He is doing a great job... I will be media blasting the bed this weekend and will update with pictures. Still haven't decided on a color. The two hardest parts of the build for me have been wheel/tires and paint choice.

scotts72heavyhalf · 02-28-2012, 08:04 PM

What size is that shop?

franky69c10 · 02-27-2012, 10:40 PM

TTT
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mcbassin · 02-28-2012, 01:44 AM

Anything new?

YBNORML · 02-28-2012, 01:47 AM

Nice project! I'm a big fan of the six speed. Looking forward to more updates.

09-26-2011, 08:36 PM	#1
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual What's up any progress? __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

09-28-2011, 07:03 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Looking good!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-28-2011, 07:32 PM	#4
CParnell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 156	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Looking really good man. __________________ 1968 GMC 910 Project Tommy 1974 Olds Cutlass

09-28-2011, 08:47 PM	#5
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Extremely clean build! One note though, I have the same red poly tie rod and link boots on the camaro clip in my 57 and they SQUEEEK like crazy when I turn the wheel!! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

09-28-2011, 09:22 PM	#6
jasonhall Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 829	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Awesome progress!!

09-28-2011, 10:21 PM	#8
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09-30-2011, 12:10 AM	#9
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Man, You have kicked tail on this build in only a year. I wish I could keep up with ya. Your sheetmetal looks great. Keep up the hard work. 1 question, how do you plan on painting the cab underside? I am almost to this point and wonder what the best order? I was thinking about painting the bottom firewall and interior before mounting on the frame. Then paint the panels before assembly. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-02-2011, 08:52 PM	#11
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Sounds like a plan to me. So have you decided on what kind and color paint yet? __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-06-2011, 10:19 AM	#12
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual How do you like the F-body accessory drive? I like how clean it looks over the other OEM options, and I would be interested how it fits __________________ Orange Julius-My dropmember'd, LS'd, SWB street machine...

12-06-2011, 11:17 AM	#14
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual nice build __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

12-07-2011, 09:55 PM	#16
72LSK10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 127	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Very nice build, glad to see you chose a color other than black for the frame and suspension. I'm running the same drive train in my 72 SS Nova build and have the same model wheels, except that mine are grey centers. Great minds think alike. I'm leaning towards powder coating my frame a similar color, maybe the differentials also. Keep the pic's coming, looks great.

12-06-2011, 01:56 PM	#17
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual I like the way you did the rear brake line through the frame. Did you build that? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

12-07-2011, 03:27 PM	#18
custom63 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Auburn, Ca. Posts: 171	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual I see that you used CPP tubular engine frame mounts but what adaptor plates did you use on the block? Are those Poly motor mounts? Compared to stock location, where does the engine site? Forward, back, higher, lower? How far off the firewall. And last and not least. Howd you squeeze the A/c pump in there? Are you going to have enough room to run the lines? Or are you going to have to do some frame trimming? I am at this point in my build and want to pull the trigger on parts but still dont know what the correct combination of parts are to make it all work. Any and all info is much appreciated. Keep up the awesome work!!!!!! __________________ Tommy~ The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits -- Albert Einstein 63 build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317341

12-08-2011, 06:17 PM	#19
brandy hickman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 76	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Im in on watching this build. Jealous

02-17-2012, 03:43 PM	#20
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02-28-2012, 08:04 PM	#22
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02-27-2012, 10:40 PM	#23
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02-28-2012, 01:44 AM	#24
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Anything new? __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-28-2012, 01:47 AM	#25
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