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VA72C10 · 03-31-2011, 10:41 PM

Got this to cover the radiator...I know it's not factory but I like the way they look. It'll be painted to match the rad support.

VA72C10 · 03-31-2011, 10:41 PM

And got a new AM/FM antenna

VA72C10 · 03-31-2011, 10:42 PM

Going back and forth on sill plates so I jumped on a good deal on another set of NOS ones.

VA72C10 · 03-31-2011, 10:43 PM

Got these also (really nice originals) but will hold onto them until my next build...going to keep looking for a good deal on some NOS ones....

VA72C10 · 03-31-2011, 10:43 PM

Got this too for my tilt...

VA72C10 · 03-31-2011, 10:43 PM

And a restored set of locks/ignition

VA72C10 · 03-31-2011, 10:45 PM

Got repop A/C balls but waiting for Junkyardjohn to see if he can find some he has that are actually chromed steel.

And the center vent is SUPER nice...it's really heavy...seems better than a repop but not sure....

VA72C10 · 03-31-2011, 10:47 PM

I had one NOS outer handle but couldn't pass up a set....notice the lock piece is longer on one than the other....they came that way according to Duncan and son and some others I've read. Part numbers check out. THere's a line to cut off and then re-shape the end. Some NOS I've seen had some imperfections...these are MINT!!!

VA72C10 · 03-31-2011, 10:48 PM

CSM threw in this A/C piece for the battery tray...

VA72C10 · 03-31-2011, 10:49 PM

And now I have all the lenses NOS for the truck (already had the cargo light...still waiting on the license plate lense to get here...but this is every other lens....

and the best part of NOS....Made in the USA

VA72C10 · 03-31-2011, 10:54 PM

And these are the nicest pieces I got today....although there were some shipping scratches I have to work out with CSM....but these are bead blasted and then painted and then color sanded and buffed pulleys/brackets done by his son. And the PS pump was rebuilt, and the reservoir cap polished.

The carb was taken apart, dipped, rebuilt, and then completely detailed to as new condition. Most I've ever spent on a carb, but it'll be worth it!!!

VA72C10 · 03-31-2011, 10:55 PM

Oh, and the carb is the correct part # for a 72 With a 402BB

Zoomin · 03-31-2011, 11:01 PM

Are you going to make a profit at $40K?

But you probably will at $65K.

Man, that stuff is nice.

VA72C10 · 03-31-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Are you going to make a profit at $40K?

Man, that stuff is nice.

Not as much profit as I'd like

But I know to demand top dollar I have to use top parts on it!

I'm WAAAY over my original budget, but the truck is going to be WAAAY nicer than I originally planned

It's a Short wheel base Big Block Cheyenne super that's LOADED....I can't skimp

VA72C10 · 03-31-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

But you probably will at $65K.

I don't have the reputation Jerry Brown or CSM have for these trucks....but I am confident I will be putting a truck out on par with their trucks. (Heck, all the main stuff was done by CSM anyways

)

If I got close to that figure I'd be REAL happy

The cool thing is that some of the parts I've gotten from CSM have been parts intended for their personal vehicles and they put extra time/attention into accordingly. So I really do have the best of the best parts for this truck!!!

VA72C10 · 04-01-2011, 07:41 AM

Well, today's moving day

Going to do a little more sanding this afternoon and then the truck will be going to Jason's to get the welding and body work done!

**67cheby** · 04-01-2011, 09:31 AM

Nice stuff

VA72C10 · 04-01-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

Nice stuff

Thanks...I could have paid to have your truck painted with what I've spent in parts in the last month

**67cheby** · 04-01-2011, 01:39 PM

i think i just threw up in my mouth a little .....

VA72C10 · 04-01-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

i think i just threw up in my mouth a little .....

You think it makes YOU sick

I've gotten pretty fair prices for everything, but you've seen NOS pricing, right

I will have as much in PARTS for this truck as I had invested in my ENTIRE last build including the cost of the blazer.

Speaking of that...I need to go sell some more parts.....

gcburdic · 04-01-2011, 03:57 PM

what did you say you were using the knotted wire wheels for???...was it for stripping the bottom of the cab??

VA72C10 · 04-01-2011, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

what did you say you were using the knotted wire wheels for???...was it for stripping the bottom of the cab??

yes, for all the hard to reach areas under the cab. For the flat surfaces I still have the paint stripper discs.

I also used them for the drip rails, wiring channel, inside the door jams, window channels...all the thinner areas they work perfect for...

...why do you ask?

gcburdic · 04-01-2011, 04:31 PM

Thanks....gonna strip the bottom of our 71 project and undercoat

VA72C10 · 04-01-2011, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Thanks....gonna strip the bottom of our 71 project and undercoat

You can come do mine after you finish yours

Well...once again there were showers so we didn't move the truck tonight. Planning on tomorrow if there is no rain.

My brother in law came over and helped me get the bed off the frame.

I have someone local coming wednesday to buy that and some other parts.

Getting a new bed will help gain back a few days I lost since it'll be ready for paint once I scuff and assemble it.

Starting a thread tonight on opinions on wood or steel floor bed....I'm back to leaning towards wood again.....all of CSM's top dollar trucks had wood beds....

VA72C10 · 04-02-2011, 12:03 AM

Here's the link to the poll if you don't mind giving me your opinion

Thanks

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456777

03-31-2011, 10:41 PM	#1
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Got this to cover the radiator...I know it's not factory but I like the way they look. It'll be painted to match the rad support. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-31-2011, 10:41 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! And got a new AM/FM antenna __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-31-2011, 10:42 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Going back and forth on sill plates so I jumped on a good deal on another set of NOS ones. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-31-2011, 10:43 PM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Got these also (really nice originals) but will hold onto them until my next build...going to keep looking for a good deal on some NOS ones.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-31-2011, 10:43 PM	#5
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Got this too for my tilt... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-31-2011, 10:45 PM	#7
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Got repop A/C balls but waiting for Junkyardjohn to see if he can find some he has that are actually chromed steel. And the center vent is SUPER nice...it's really heavy...seems better than a repop but not sure.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-31-2011, 10:47 PM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! I had one NOS outer handle but couldn't pass up a set....notice the lock piece is longer on one than the other....they came that way according to Duncan and son and some others I've read. Part numbers check out. THere's a line to cut off and then re-shape the end. Some NOS I've seen had some imperfections...these are MINT!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-31-2011, 10:48 PM	#9
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! CSM threw in this A/C piece for the battery tray... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-31-2011, 10:49 PM	#10
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! And now I have all the lenses NOS for the truck (already had the cargo light...still waiting on the license plate lense to get here...but this is every other lens.... and the best part of NOS....Made in the USA __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-31-2011, 10:54 PM	#11
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! And these are the nicest pieces I got today....although there were some shipping scratches I have to work out with CSM....but these are bead blasted and then painted and then color sanded and buffed pulleys/brackets done by his son. And the PS pump was rebuilt, and the reservoir cap polished. The carb was taken apart, dipped, rebuilt, and then completely detailed to as new condition. Most I've ever spent on a carb, but it'll be worth it!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 03-31-2011 at 11:09 PM.

03-31-2011, 10:55 PM	#12
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Oh, and the carb is the correct part # for a 72 With a 402BB __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-31-2011, 11:01 PM	#13
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Are you going to make a profit at $40K? But you probably will at $65K. Man, that stuff is nice. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro Last edited by Zoomin; 03-31-2011 at 11:03 PM.

04-01-2011, 07:41 AM	#16
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Well, today's moving day Going to do a little more sanding this afternoon and then the truck will be going to Jason's to get the welding and body work done! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-01-2011, 09:31 AM	#17
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Nice stuff __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

04-01-2011, 01:39 PM	#19
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04-01-2011, 03:57 PM	#21
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! what did you say you were using the knotted wire wheels for???...was it for stripping the bottom of the cab?? __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

04-01-2011, 04:31 PM	#23
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Thanks....gonna strip the bottom of our 71 project and undercoat __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

04-02-2011, 12:03 AM	#25
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Here's the link to the poll if you don't mind giving me your opinion Thanks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456777 __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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