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**Dieselwrencher** · 05-25-2011, 10:10 PM

That's a cool bday present! Congrats, and Happy Belated Birthday!

usmcchevy · 05-28-2011, 11:55 PM

Thanks Diesel.

Did a bunch of little stuff today. Screwed the fuel line, fuel pump wiring and the brake lines to the frame. Drilled new holes for the trans cross member and bolted it in.

I went ahead and installed the damage column. Ordered the shift indicator parts, but just straitened the upper collar the best I could. Hopefully I just get a insurance check and don't have to return it. No matter what it needs to come out for new grommets and to mount the reverse light switch. Oh and paint the wheel.

Started working with the Lokar shift linkage. Not quite right yet.

This thing may just go for a spin around the block soon, straight pipes and ram air included

And I got caught sleeping on the job

usmcchevy · 05-29-2011, 05:47 PM

Finished the shift linkage, some said they have never been able to get down to 1st with the linkage. Mine works great. Threw the hood on and then started it up. Bled the power steering and brakes, which both work no problems. No test drive yet, but I did "test" it out a bit

tantrumpipeline · 05-29-2011, 06:14 PM

just had to "test" it a bit, we all know that itch, great progress

usmcchevy · 05-30-2011, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

just had to "test" it a bit, we all know that itch, great progress

Yep,

I had it out of the garage today. Still no test drive, I can't bring myself to take if for a spin with the air intake like that

Oh well parts are ordered for that so it shouldn't be long.

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-31-2011, 01:14 AM

Very cool work! I know that is a great feeling to finally get these projects to move under their own power.

67chevy1series · 05-31-2011, 01:20 AM

awsoem now the steering wheel is beggin for a....only with nicer chrome

5150.4.67 · 05-31-2011, 04:20 PM

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And got to use my birthday present from my wife!

Those impact drivers are awesome...............

usmcchevy · 06-17-2011, 10:45 PM

Thanks everyone.

Garage time has been hard to come by lately. I installed the brake switch that also will control converter lock up. Also hooked up my ebay air intake. Still working on running the MAF wires. Oh and got the insurance money from the column!

jasonhall · 06-17-2011, 11:21 PM

Almost there!

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-19-2011, 12:53 AM

Looking good! Good to hear the guy you purchased the column from had insurance on it!

usmcchevy · 06-22-2011, 06:46 PM

Got the MAF wires ran across in the wire gutter on the core support and then finished bundling and securing the wires from the engine to the PCM. Then took her on her maiden voyage

Two laps around the block, added some more coolant then off to the gas station for gas and some trans fluid. Plenty of power

Gas fill leaks though

66redw/white · 06-22-2011, 08:54 PM

we get some visual proof soon right?

mcbassin · 06-22-2011, 11:09 PM

Glad to hear you got the maiden voyage out of the way. Any chance we'll see a burn out video?

usmcchevy · 06-23-2011, 11:28 AM

Video(s) will be posted as soon as I get a chance and find a place to do it. This thing is LOUD when you get on it! Maybe I should work on exhaust

I pulled two codes out of it last night after my gas trip.
P0643-fuel level sensor......should have been turned off in the computer
P0650-Check engine light, need to buy a led for this.

Oh, the hydroboost brakes.....holy (fill in the blank) This thing will stop on a dime! I have never driven a truck that has this good of brakes.

tantrumpipeline · 06-23-2011, 12:09 PM

and my question is do you need new rear tires already? congrats, didn't take long for you to get it put together at all

usmcchevy · 06-24-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

and my question is do you need new rear tires already? congrats, didn't take long for you to get it put together at all

I don't think I've lost that much tread yet

It just spins so easy due to Old hard tires, open rear and very little weight back there. I need posi, but exhaust comes first.

Did a bit of wiring in the cab today-finally hooked up the wiring to the brake switch so the torque converter will lock. Had a little help...

Then took her on about a half hour cruise. No burning this time, just a nice cruise. The thing is just so smooth! I did get stuck in some traffic and I was worried the fan was too far away from the radiator, but she stayed under 200. More pics sometime this weekend.

68 TT · 06-26-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

...Then took her on about a half hour cruise. No burning this time, just a nice cruise. The thing is just so smooth! I did get stuck in some traffic and I was worried the fan was too far away from the radiator, but she stayed under 200. More pics sometime this weekend.

Under 200 degrees is just below where they run stock so I think everything is working fine as you have it.

usmcchevy · 06-28-2011, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

Under 200 degrees is just below where they run stock so I think everything is working fine as you have it.

Yep, she runs 195 down the road and if it idles for a while will creep up to 200 never over

I'm still going to put some LS1 E-fans on it when I find some.

I know, I'm slacking on pictures

I guess I'm just enjoying it too much. I threw some plywood in the bed and used it to haul 600 pounds of scrap metal to the scrap yard today. I'm still amazed how nice it drives! On the way back from the scrap yard I stopped into a couple exhaust shops for quotes(350-450). I think I'm going to use these mufflers: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PYE-MVR33/

Any input?

68 TT · 06-29-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

Yep, she runs 195 down the road and if it idles for a while will creep up to 200 never over

I'm still going to put some LS1 E-fans on it when I find some.

I know, I'm slacking on pictures

I guess I'm just enjoying it too much. I threw some plywood in the bed and used it to haul 600 pounds of scrap metal to the scrap yard today. I'm still amazed how nice it drives! On the way back from the scrap yard I stopped into a couple exhaust shops for quotes(350-450). I think I'm going to use these mufflers: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PYE-MVR33/

Any input?

I have never heard those mufflers on a vehicle but the design is like a glass pack so the sound may be similar. Kind of a shot in the dark unless you have heard them before.

For about the same money you can get the Hooker Aero Chamber mufflers. They perform well in the dyno tests and sound great. I have put them on two vehicles of mine in the past and really liked them.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HOK-21502HKR/

There are video clips on youtube of various vehicles with them for you to hear them for yourself.

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kvn1011 · 07-03-2011, 11:48 AM

awesome!

thanks you sir!!

usmcchevy · 07-09-2011, 10:45 PM

Bought this today, guy is going to sandblast it for me and I pick it up next week.

Long ways from perfect, but workable.

67chevy1series · 07-10-2011, 03:15 AM

this one is actually better then yours? doesnt look like it! lol

usmcchevy · 07-10-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

this one is actually better then yours? doesnt look like it! lol

My current one is a bit lacking in the floor department. I'm going to end up using parts from both to make one. Keep in mind, some of us live where things rust

67chevy1series · 07-10-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

My current one is a bit lacking in the floor department. I'm going to end up using parts from both to make one. Keep in mind, some of us live where things rust

huh.... i really thought you had a floor... i also had thought i had kept along with your build

05-25-2011, 10:10 PM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver That's a cool bday present! Congrats, and Happy Belated Birthday! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-28-2011, 11:55 PM	#2
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks Diesel. Did a bunch of little stuff today. Screwed the fuel line, fuel pump wiring and the brake lines to the frame. Drilled new holes for the trans cross member and bolted it in. I went ahead and installed the damage column. Ordered the shift indicator parts, but just straitened the upper collar the best I could. Hopefully I just get a insurance check and don't have to return it. No matter what it needs to come out for new grommets and to mount the reverse light switch. Oh and paint the wheel. Started working with the Lokar shift linkage. Not quite right yet. This thing may just go for a spin around the block soon, straight pipes and ram air included And I got caught sleeping on the job __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index Last edited by usmcchevy; 05-28-2011 at 11:59 PM.

05-29-2011, 05:47 PM	#3
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Finished the shift linkage, some said they have never been able to get down to 1st with the linkage. Mine works great. Threw the hood on and then started it up. Bled the power steering and brakes, which both work no problems. No test drive yet, but I did "test" it out a bit __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

05-29-2011, 06:14 PM	#4
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver just had to "test" it a bit, we all know that itch, great progress __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

05-31-2011, 01:14 AM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Very cool work! I know that is a great feeling to finally get these projects to move under their own power. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-31-2011, 01:20 AM	#7
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver awsoem now the steering wheel is beggin for a....only with nicer chrome Attached Images Last edited by 67chevy1series; 05-31-2011 at 01:20 AM.

06-17-2011, 10:45 PM	#9
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks everyone. Garage time has been hard to come by lately. I installed the brake switch that also will control converter lock up. Also hooked up my ebay air intake. Still working on running the MAF wires. Oh and got the insurance money from the column! __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

06-17-2011, 11:21 PM	#10
jasonhall Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 829	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Almost there!

06-19-2011, 12:53 AM	#11
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Looking good! Good to hear the guy you purchased the column from had insurance on it! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

06-22-2011, 06:46 PM	#12
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Got the MAF wires ran across in the wire gutter on the core support and then finished bundling and securing the wires from the engine to the PCM. Then took her on her maiden voyage Two laps around the block, added some more coolant then off to the gas station for gas and some trans fluid. Plenty of power Gas fill leaks though __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

06-22-2011, 08:54 PM	#13
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver we get some visual proof soon right? __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

06-22-2011, 11:09 PM	#14
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Glad to hear you got the maiden voyage out of the way. Any chance we'll see a burn out video? __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

06-23-2011, 11:28 AM	#15
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Video(s) will be posted as soon as I get a chance and find a place to do it. This thing is LOUD when you get on it! Maybe I should work on exhaust I pulled two codes out of it last night after my gas trip. P0643-fuel level sensor......should have been turned off in the computer P0650-Check engine light, need to buy a led for this. Oh, the hydroboost brakes.....holy (fill in the blank) This thing will stop on a dime! I have never driven a truck that has this good of brakes. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

06-23-2011, 12:09 PM	#16
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver and my question is do you need new rear tires already? congrats, didn't take long for you to get it put together at all __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project Last edited by tantrumpipeline; 06-23-2011 at 12:10 PM.

07-03-2011, 11:48 AM	#21
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver awesome! thanks you sir!!



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07-09-2011, 10:45 PM	#22
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Bought this today, guy is going to sandblast it for me and I pick it up next week. Long ways from perfect, but workable. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

07-10-2011, 03:15 AM	#23
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver this one is actually better then yours? doesnt look like it! lol

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