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Castiron9 · 04-07-2004, 10:24 AM

Awesome job....Looks GREAT................

**breeh** · 04-07-2004, 10:48 AM

Beautiful!!

**Yukon Jack** · 04-07-2004, 11:07 AM

Very nice touch! That exhaust will last forever.

**JIMs70GMC** · 04-07-2004, 12:51 PM

That's awesome Dean!

*67Fleetsidedream* · 04-07-2004, 01:55 PM

Whats left to do on it? It looks complete to me.

69 Short Fleet · 04-07-2004, 02:03 PM

Man thats a beauty, your very talented Dean!! Regards Doug

Dean · 04-07-2004, 02:13 PM

Thanks all!

Just minor things left to do:

Clean and detail the whole truck.
Gas gage not working for some reason.
I have two minor leaks to fix
emergency brake adjust
other misc stuff

I'll be making some more test runs as soon as I get my insurance.

Zumo · 04-07-2004, 03:35 PM

"Bore us with pics..." He says. Very funny, ha ha.

Awesome truck.....just awesome.

*racedvl* · 04-07-2004, 10:40 PM

I now have 84 pictures of that build up now. Work of art!

dion · 04-07-2004, 11:10 PM

BAD F**KING ASS!

roger0080 · 04-08-2004, 12:18 AM

That is some darn nice work you do and some great talent you have. Hope you enjoy driving that thing.

Thanks for all the pics over the months.

A.P. · 04-08-2004, 02:57 AM

Wow...

jorgensensc · 04-08-2004, 01:31 PM

I am not a huge fans of 4x4's, but that truck is absolutely beautiful!!!!! I might have to change my ways and convert to the 4x4 side

Great Job!!!

charlieo · 04-08-2004, 01:44 PM

Man !! Really nice job. I like your baby blu one just as much ! Whats your next project ? I'm doing the same thing to my 69 GMC 4x4 . Any reasons you don't use a 6" lift ?

Dean · 04-08-2004, 04:04 PM

I only use the 4" lift with 35" tires because they will fit in a standard 8" high garage door if needed. Not that important anymore since I have 10' doors in my shop.

I had a 78 K10 shortbed with over 12" of lift in high school so I kinda got that out of my system....lol Sure was fun helping the cheerleaders get in that truck though...

BobbyK · 04-09-2004, 07:02 AM

sweet resto man!

*60apache4* · 04-09-2004, 09:01 PM

Dang, Dean, you're always a few steps ahead of me. Though not original, I will have to replace the dual exhaust in my 71 K20 when I get there. The previous one was "aluminized" and didn't last as long as I thought it should.

What kind of mufflers are you running? Is it quiet or have a bit of rumble to it? How did you buys bend your own tubing? I gather you may have needed some special equipment not to mention the welding. And, finally, about how much did it cost? just planning ahead. Thanks.

P.S. What, No A/C?

72 CustomCamper · 04-10-2004, 01:28 AM

Man Dean, you have one sweet truck to be proud of there...

Chuck

71Chevy4-speed · 04-10-2004, 04:59 AM

wow...just wow....nothin else to say...wow.

Steven Sellers · 04-10-2004, 08:54 AM

Great looking ride wish mine looked half that good them maybe my turbines would look as good as yours

Dean · 04-11-2004, 09:37 AM

These mufflers are quiet. They came from Allen's Stainless in Indiana. They are actually Chevelle mufflers. Allen specializes in original exhaust in stainless for Corvettes & etc. I put stainless Borlas on my blue one and they are obnoxious. I actually put glasspacks in the tailpipes just to make it semi useable.

My buddy has a muffler shop so he has all the expensive bending equipment.

Yeah, this body didn't have A/C. I didn't really want it anyway. I have the original working system on my blue K20, but it isn't like the new systems. I might put aftermarket air on the green one someday.

Thanks for all the comments. I've put 31 miles on it so far...lol

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-11-2004, 11:27 AM

Bad a$$ !!!! that truck is awesome underside and out damn good job on the restore..

70c10 · 04-11-2004, 12:05 PM

Speechless!

04-07-2004, 10:24 AM	#26
Castiron9 72 LONGHORN OWNER Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Wash. Posts: 963	Awesome job....Looks GREAT................ __________________ 72-SUPER CHEYENNE/20 LONGHORN 70-C/30 DUALLY

04-07-2004, 10:48 AM	#27
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Beautiful!! __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

04-07-2004, 11:07 AM	#28
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Very nice touch! That exhaust will last forever. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-07-2004, 12:51 PM	#29
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	That's awesome Dean! __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

04-07-2004, 03:35 PM	#33
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	"Bore us with pics..." He says. Very funny, ha ha. Awesome truck.....just awesome. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

04-07-2004, 01:55 PM	#30
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Whats left to do on it? It looks complete to me.

04-07-2004, 02:03 PM	#31
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Man thats a beauty, your very talented Dean!! Regards Doug

04-07-2004, 02:13 PM	#32
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Thanks all! Just minor things left to do: Clean and detail the whole truck. Gas gage not working for some reason. I have two minor leaks to fix emergency brake adjust other misc stuff I'll be making some more test runs as soon as I get my insurance.

04-07-2004, 10:40 PM	#34
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I now have 84 pictures of that build up now. Work of art!

04-07-2004, 11:10 PM	#35
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	BAD F**KING ASS! __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

04-08-2004, 12:18 AM	#36
roger0080 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Carver County, Minnesota, USA Posts: 626	That is some darn nice work you do and some great talent you have. Hope you enjoy driving that thing. Thanks for all the pics over the months. __________________ 72 Chev C-10 90% restored (former AZ truck) ... 71 Chev K-20 Cheyenne my vacation crusier... 72 Chev C-10 Now retired and striped after many faithful miles... 72 GMC 1500 Retired to the junk yard after bought new in '71...

04-08-2004, 02:57 AM	#37
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	Wow... __________________ 72 Chevy, SWB, 350engine, TH400

04-08-2004, 01:31 PM	#38
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	I am not a huge fans of 4x4's, but that truck is absolutely beautiful!!!!! I might have to change my ways and convert to the 4x4 side Great Job!!! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

04-08-2004, 01:44 PM	#39
charlieo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: sw Posts: 341	Man !! Really nice job. I like your baby blu one just as much ! Whats your next project ? I'm doing the same thing to my 69 GMC 4x4 . Any reasons you don't use a 6" lift ?

04-08-2004, 04:04 PM	#40
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	I only use the 4" lift with 35" tires because they will fit in a standard 8" high garage door if needed. Not that important anymore since I have 10' doors in my shop. I had a 78 K10 shortbed with over 12" of lift in high school so I kinda got that out of my system....lol Sure was fun helping the cheerleaders get in that truck though...



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04-09-2004, 07:02 AM	#41
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	sweet resto man! __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

04-09-2004, 09:01 PM	#42
60apache4 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 147	Dang, Dean, you're always a few steps ahead of me. Though not original, I will have to replace the dual exhaust in my 71 K20 when I get there. The previous one was "aluminized" and didn't last as long as I thought it should. What kind of mufflers are you running? Is it quiet or have a bit of rumble to it? How did you buys bend your own tubing? I gather you may have needed some special equipment not to mention the welding. And, finally, about how much did it cost? just planning ahead. Thanks. P.S. What, No A/C? Last edited by 60apache4; 04-09-2004 at 11:36 PM.

04-10-2004, 01:28 AM	#43
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Man Dean, you have one sweet truck to be proud of there... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

04-10-2004, 04:59 AM	#44
71Chevy4-speed Speed Limit = Floorboard Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kasilof, Alaska Posts: 803	wow...just wow....nothin else to say...wow. __________________ 1971 C20 350, 4-speed - Sold. 1985 K10 350, Built 700r4, Edel 1406, Performer intake, MSD Ign, Hooker Comps, Silverstars, Piaa drivers, LED tails, Toyo A/T 31's, Eaton Posi, the project. "Build for torque, horsepower will follow"

04-10-2004, 08:54 AM	#45
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	Great looking ride wish mine looked half that good them maybe my turbines would look as good as yours __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".

04-11-2004, 09:37 AM	#46
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	These mufflers are quiet. They came from Allen's Stainless in Indiana. They are actually Chevelle mufflers. Allen specializes in original exhaust in stainless for Corvettes & etc. I put stainless Borlas on my blue one and they are obnoxious. I actually put glasspacks in the tailpipes just to make it semi useable. My buddy has a muffler shop so he has all the expensive bending equipment. Yeah, this body didn't have A/C. I didn't really want it anyway. I have the original working system on my blue K20, but it isn't like the new systems. I might put aftermarket air on the green one someday. Thanks for all the comments. I've put 31 miles on it so far...lol

04-11-2004, 11:27 AM	#47
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,603	Bad a$$ !!!! that truck is awesome underside and out damn good job on the restore.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-11-2004, 12:05 PM	#48
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Speechless! __________________ 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

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