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thetucks · 02-25-2017, 12:50 AM

I have started my project. I started with a 1972 chevy c-10 long bed and a 2004 chevy tahoe 4x4. Im going to merge them together. Lets see what happens......

thetucks · 02-26-2017, 10:33 AM

Here's what I started with....

Nomadicflyer · 02-26-2017, 11:31 AM

Wow! Good luck! I have a 72 project I'm working on, now. I've always wanted this truck in 4WD.

thetucks · 02-26-2017, 01:24 PM

next came the demolition.

thetucks · 02-26-2017, 01:26 PM

demolition of the truck.

notsolo · 02-26-2017, 02:30 PM

I'll bet this is a Dream truck project for a lot of guys including me. Off to a great start. Similar project on the 60-66 suburban side, it might help you if you have not seen it....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=681291

thetucks · 02-26-2017, 02:35 PM

Thanks I had not seen that one yet. I'll take a look at it. I can definitely use all the help I can get. I've been working on this project for about a month now I think I'm moving pretty quick.

thetucks · 02-26-2017, 03:06 PM

The cab went off to the sandblaster so I can see where all my problems were. Then I covered the whole thing and epoxy primer. Now I'm working on body work on the cab.

thetucks · 02-26-2017, 04:54 PM

oh I forgot to mention... christmas came early this week......

**GR8-68** · 02-26-2017, 05:35 PM

Holy trailer load of truck parts batman !!!!

thetucks · 02-26-2017, 05:43 PM

Thats a complete new short bed, new doors, and new fenders.

thetucks · 02-26-2017, 11:32 PM

Does anyone know the best way to clean the tahoe frame to get it ready for paint?

rsgt · 02-27-2017, 12:21 AM

Have you seen this thread? I thought it might help.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=tahoe

Rod Run · 02-27-2017, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thetucks

Does anyone know the best way to clean the tahoe frame to get it ready for paint?

Sandblasting is the most thorough and best way to prep the frame for paint

thetucks · 02-28-2017, 03:00 PM

Im not pulling the motor, tranny, transfercase or anything out of the frame. I need to clean up the frame from the tahoe as it sets.

thetucks · 03-02-2017, 07:15 PM

Another shipment of parts came in today.

thetucks · 03-02-2017, 07:17 PM

That's the new front and rear bumpers, the front grille surround , and grille Insert. Also the upper windshield header patch panel.

rsgt · 03-02-2017, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thetucks

Does anyone know the best way to clean the tahoe frame to get it ready for paint?

I would pressure wash the frame and use some rustoleum professional black paint from Lowes mix it one part paint to 1/2 naptha thinner also from lowes. and spray it.

thetucks · 03-02-2017, 10:45 PM

anyone have any tips on putting a patch panel in the inside windshield header?

notsolo · 03-04-2017, 08:11 PM

Going to be difficult to clean and prep the Tahoe frame. I would remove top shock bolts and bag the shocks. Wrap everything possible with 6 mil plastic, wrapping that with cheap masking tape. Small sandblaster, do the best you can, then blow it off with air. then power wash if necessary. Mastercoat silver primer, epoxy primer and black topcoat.

thetucks · 03-05-2017, 09:48 AM

thanks notsolo. thats what I was going to try and do.

El Dorado Jim · 03-05-2017, 04:39 PM

sub'd

thetucks · 03-05-2017, 04:41 PM

Thanks Jim this has been a fun project so far and I can't wait for the finished product.

72 tigger · 03-05-2017, 05:04 PM

Someone else on here is doing the same thing- tahoe/pick-up combo. Can't remember his online name- he was almost done the last time I checked in. Looks like a great project!

thetucks · 03-05-2017, 05:08 PM

I have seen a couple others on here Tigger that are doing the same thing but I have not seen any of them finished yet. I hope that's not a bad sign. LOL. But I am going to get this one finished.

02-25-2017, 12:50 AM	#1
thetucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Grand Lake Oklahoma Posts: 181	1972 Chevy Pickup Project. I have started my project. I started with a 1972 chevy c-10 long bed and a 2004 chevy tahoe 4x4. Im going to merge them together. Lets see what happens......

02-26-2017, 10:33 AM	#2
thetucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Grand Lake Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: 1972 Chevy Pickup Project. Here's what I started with.... Attached Images

02-26-2017, 11:31 AM	#3
Nomadicflyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pierre, South Dakota Posts: 173	Re: 1972 Chevy Pickup Project. Wow! Good luck! I have a 72 project I'm working on, now. I've always wanted this truck in 4WD.

02-26-2017, 01:24 PM	#4
thetucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Grand Lake Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: 1972 Chevy Pickup Project. next came the demolition. Attached Images

02-26-2017, 01:26 PM	#5
thetucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Grand Lake Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: 1972 Chevy Pickup Project. demolition of the truck. Attached Images

02-26-2017, 02:30 PM	#6
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: 1972 Chevy Pickup Project. I'll bet this is a Dream truck project for a lot of guys including me. Off to a great start. Similar project on the 60-66 suburban side, it might help you if you have not seen it....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=681291 __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

02-26-2017, 02:35 PM	#7
thetucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Grand Lake Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: 1972 Chevy Pickup Project. Thanks I had not seen that one yet. I'll take a look at it. I can definitely use all the help I can get. I've been working on this project for about a month now I think I'm moving pretty quick.

02-26-2017, 03:06 PM	#8
thetucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Grand Lake Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: 1972 Chevy Pickup Project. The cab went off to the sandblaster so I can see where all my problems were. Then I covered the whole thing and epoxy primer. Now I'm working on body work on the cab. Attached Images

02-26-2017, 04:54 PM	#9
thetucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Grand Lake Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: 1972 Chevy Pickup Project. oh I forgot to mention... christmas came early this week...... Attached Images

02-26-2017, 05:35 PM	#10
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: 1972 Chevy Pickup Project. Holy trailer load of truck parts batman !!!! __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

02-26-2017, 05:43 PM	#11
thetucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Grand Lake Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: 1972 Chevy Pickup Project. Thats a complete new short bed, new doors, and new fenders.

02-26-2017, 11:32 PM	#12
thetucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Grand Lake Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: 1972 Chevy Pickup Project. Does anyone know the best way to clean the tahoe frame to get it ready for paint?

02-27-2017, 12:21 AM	#13
rsgt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lowell AR Posts: 360	Re: 1972 Chevy Pickup Project. Have you seen this thread? I thought it might help. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=tahoe __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698292

02-28-2017, 03:00 PM	#15
thetucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Grand Lake Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: 1972 Chevy Pickup Project. Im not pulling the motor, tranny, transfercase or anything out of the frame. I need to clean up the frame from the tahoe as it sets.

03-02-2017, 07:15 PM	#16
thetucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Grand Lake Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: 1972 Chevy Pickup Project. Another shipment of parts came in today. Attached Images



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03-02-2017, 07:17 PM	#17
thetucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Grand Lake Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: 1972 Chevy Pickup Project. That's the new front and rear bumpers, the front grille surround , and grille Insert. Also the upper windshield header patch panel.

03-02-2017, 10:45 PM	#19
thetucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Grand Lake Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: 1972 Chevy Pickup Project. anyone have any tips on putting a patch panel in the inside windshield header?

03-04-2017, 08:11 PM	#20
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: 1972 Chevy Pickup Project. Going to be difficult to clean and prep the Tahoe frame. I would remove top shock bolts and bag the shocks. Wrap everything possible with 6 mil plastic, wrapping that with cheap masking tape. Small sandblaster, do the best you can, then blow it off with air. then power wash if necessary. Mastercoat silver primer, epoxy primer and black topcoat. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

03-05-2017, 09:48 AM	#21
thetucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Grand Lake Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: 1972 Chevy Pickup Project. thanks notsolo. thats what I was going to try and do.

03-05-2017, 04:39 PM	#22
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: 1972 Chevy Pickup Project. sub'd

03-05-2017, 04:41 PM	#23
thetucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Grand Lake Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: 1972 Chevy Pickup Project. Thanks Jim this has been a fun project so far and I can't wait for the finished product.

03-05-2017, 05:04 PM	#24
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,250	Re: 1972 Chevy Pickup Project. Someone else on here is doing the same thing- tahoe/pick-up combo. Can't remember his online name- he was almost done the last time I checked in. Looks like a great project! Last edited by 72 tigger; 03-05-2017 at 05:33 PM.

03-05-2017, 05:08 PM	#25
thetucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Grand Lake Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: 1972 Chevy Pickup Project. I have seen a couple others on here Tigger that are doing the same thing but I have not seen any of them finished yet. I hope that's not a bad sign. LOL. But I am going to get this one finished.

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