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jbw0127 · 11-13-2003, 01:57 PM

Here's some pics of my project.

Some history: Owned the truck since 90 and drove it for about five years in its original condition. I'm the second owner and it's an original California truck (which I really appreciate since I'm from the "rusty" midwest). Most of the paint was original and it is an original Cheyenne with factory air, but had a 3 on the tree when I purchased it. I converted to an auto with a factory tilt and found a tach cluster. After the purchase I lowered it and found the American "daisyies" for it. Pulled the 4bolt 350 back in 93 and did a quicky performance rebuild.....maybe 325hp +/-. drove for a couple years and parked it. Began rebuild about a year ago or so.

First pic is after the front end was taken off.....obviously.

jbw0127 · 11-13-2003, 02:00 PM

Coming apart!

lukecp · 11-13-2003, 02:05 PM

Very sweet! Love that color....same as my '72 LWB

Looks like you have a very nice truck to start with...post lots of progress pics!

jbw0127 · 11-13-2003, 02:07 PM

Frame going back together. was completely disassembled and blasted and covered with a Sherwin Williams etching epoxy which is the perfect satin black. Stepped lower A arms with tubular uppers (Brother's) and a 1.25" front sway bar. Slotted and crossdrilled rotors. C-notched rear.

jbw0127 · 11-13-2003, 02:10 PM

Factory rebuilt 12 bolt posi with 3.73's and disc brakes (Speedway Kit).

Zumo · 11-13-2003, 02:10 PM

Awesome!

rambler · 11-13-2003, 02:24 PM

wow,, awesome truck,,, it didn't look bad when you started... I know what you mean "being from the rusty midwest!"

jbw0127 · 11-13-2003, 02:24 PM

AND finally!......

Chassis back together minus fuel tank and brake lines.

Got my block back the other day. It's the original 350 4bolt bored out 40 over with an eagle forged 3.75 crank and H beam rods which equated to I think 385 0r 388 cubic inches. Got a set of Edelbrock RPM heads and a Weiand 142 blower that will go on it and should make somewhere toward 500 hp and a whole lot of torque.

Struggling on the tranny thing......would be easiest to put in a built 200r4, but got the itch for a 6-speed...........more money, but would sure be hella fun........any input appreciated!

As for the body, plan on a color change even though I like the way it looks now......just want a change. Probably gonna be a steel blue color with the lower moulding only and I found someone that sells Cobra type wheels with the 5/5 bolt pattern. Even though they are kinda Ford, I love em and thought they would look *****in.

That's my current plan.........BUT BELIEVE ME.......I change my flippen mind all the time!

**72 Super** · 11-13-2003, 03:13 PM

Great job,the frame looks great be glad with mine gets that far along

As for paint I would go black and keep the upper moldings too

,Seriouly I love the factory blue/white coloe combo myself.

Ray

dinnut · 11-13-2003, 08:17 PM

i loved your truck the way it was. it looked yellow instead of ochre though. very very very cool. how is that rear disc kit? was it easy/complete?

griesel72 · 11-13-2003, 09:15 PM

Very nice, Looks like you are doing everything right.

David

Bowtiefreak · 11-13-2003, 09:21 PM

First of all, very nice start. Second, is it me or are using a c-notch to run the exhaust system thru and out around. OR is just the way it looks in the pic.
Thanks Bowtie

jbw0127 · 11-13-2003, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bowtiefreak
First of all, very nice start. Second, is it me or are using a c-notch to run the exhaust system thru and out around. OR is just the way it looks in the pic.
Thanks Bowtie

Yeah, I caught that too in the pic.........just the angle of the pic!

Tx Firefighter · 11-13-2003, 10:10 PM

Those pictures make me feel funny down there where I go pee from

That truck is going to be one of the nicest on the road.

C10Squared · 11-14-2003, 12:45 AM

Beautiful. Hopefully, I'll be putting my frame back together by the beginning of the year.

11-13-2003, 01:57 PM	#1
jbw0127 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 73	72 Cheyenne Here's some pics of my project. Some history: Owned the truck since 90 and drove it for about five years in its original condition. I'm the second owner and it's an original California truck (which I really appreciate since I'm from the "rusty" midwest). Most of the paint was original and it is an original Cheyenne with factory air, but had a 3 on the tree when I purchased it. I converted to an auto with a factory tilt and found a tach cluster. After the purchase I lowered it and found the American "daisyies" for it. Pulled the 4bolt 350 back in 93 and did a quicky performance rebuild.....maybe 325hp +/-. drove for a couple years and parked it. Began rebuild about a year ago or so. First pic is after the front end was taken off.....obviously. Attached Images __________________ 72 swb Cheyenne "nut & bolt" frame off (in process) Blown 383

11-13-2003, 02:00 PM	#2
jbw0127 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 73	72 Cheyenne Coming apart! Attached Images __________________ 72 swb Cheyenne "nut & bolt" frame off (in process) Blown 383

11-13-2003, 02:05 PM	#3
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Very sweet! Love that color....same as my '72 LWB Looks like you have a very nice truck to start with...post lots of progress pics! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-13-2003, 02:07 PM	#4
jbw0127 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 73	Frame going back together. was completely disassembled and blasted and covered with a Sherwin Williams etching epoxy which is the perfect satin black. Stepped lower A arms with tubular uppers (Brother's) and a 1.25" front sway bar. Slotted and crossdrilled rotors. C-notched rear. Attached Images __________________ 72 swb Cheyenne "nut & bolt" frame off (in process) Blown 383

11-13-2003, 02:10 PM	#5
jbw0127 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 73	Factory rebuilt 12 bolt posi with 3.73's and disc brakes (Speedway Kit). Attached Images __________________ 72 swb Cheyenne "nut & bolt" frame off (in process) Blown 383

11-13-2003, 02:10 PM	#6
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Awesome! __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

11-13-2003, 02:24 PM	#7
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	wow,, awesome truck,,, it didn't look bad when you started... I know what you mean "being from the rusty midwest!" __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

11-13-2003, 02:24 PM	#8
jbw0127 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 73	72 Cheyenne AND finally!...... Chassis back together minus fuel tank and brake lines. Got my block back the other day. It's the original 350 4bolt bored out 40 over with an eagle forged 3.75 crank and H beam rods which equated to I think 385 0r 388 cubic inches. Got a set of Edelbrock RPM heads and a Weiand 142 blower that will go on it and should make somewhere toward 500 hp and a whole lot of torque. Struggling on the tranny thing......would be easiest to put in a built 200r4, but got the itch for a 6-speed...........more money, but would sure be hella fun........any input appreciated! As for the body, plan on a color change even though I like the way it looks now......just want a change. Probably gonna be a steel blue color with the lower moulding only and I found someone that sells Cobra type wheels with the 5/5 bolt pattern. Even though they are kinda Ford, I love em and thought they would look *****in. That's my current plan.........BUT BELIEVE ME.......I change my flippen mind all the time! Attached Images __________________ 72 swb Cheyenne "nut & bolt" frame off (in process) Blown 383

11-13-2003, 03:13 PM	#9
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Great job,the frame looks great be glad with mine gets that far along As for paint I would go black and keep the upper moldings too ,Seriouly I love the factory blue/white coloe combo myself. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

11-13-2003, 08:17 PM	#10
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i loved your truck the way it was. it looked yellow instead of ochre though. very very very cool. how is that rear disc kit? was it easy/complete? __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-13-2003, 09:15 PM	#11
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Very nice, Looks like you are doing everything right. David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

11-13-2003, 09:21 PM	#12
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	C-notch First of all, very nice start. Second, is it me or are using a c-notch to run the exhaust system thru and out around. OR is just the way it looks in the pic. Thanks Bowtie __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

11-13-2003, 10:10 PM	#14
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Those pictures make me feel funny down there where I go pee from That truck is going to be one of the nicest on the road. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-14-2003, 12:45 AM	#15
C10Squared Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: W. Atlanta, GA Posts: 180	Beautiful. Hopefully, I'll be putting my frame back together by the beginning of the year. __________________ '72 Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed '77 2wd K5 “Halfbaked” '93 Indy pace truck ‘70 GMC Jimmy ‘76 K5 Blazer Follow me on instagram @C10squared



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