72 Cheyenne Super Plain Jane

[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by raull

big block i hear !!!!!

Yes sir. I was doin some thinking and I already have grade A brakes, rearend, suspension, wheels and tires, and soon to be steering. So the only thing that would be holding me back on the track would be horses. So it makes sense to upgrade that right? It made sense in my head until I tried to explain it to my girlfriend and she said "Whats wrong with the motor that's in it?"

[Zoomin]

Originally Posted by Graham57a

Barely an update but I think I got an early LS6 motor for an early christmas present. Soooooo the 350 might get pulled out and replaced with a big block. I think its a 496, 4 bolt main, rectangular port heads, beast of a motor. If I can't fit it without cutting the firewall then I'll go with a fuel injected LS motor eventually but leave the 350 for now. Waiting on the wheels and tires to come in, wheels aren't gonna be until thanksgiving. Tires are Nitto 285/40/22s

Did you get the BB? It should fit just fine in there.

Very nice project Andrew!

[Graham57a]

Well the thing is my dad has about 4 big blocks and he just got another so he told me when the time comes and I am ready for it then it's mine. I want to get this thing on the road before I make it an even greater project. I keep setting goals for myself but I would really like to take it to the Good Guys show in Charlotte next year. Also this is all coming out of my pocket, every expense. So that makes it a lot harder to make progress when I make very little money and I live on my own. But she's getting there, slowly but surely

[Dieselwrencher]

The only thing that will suck will be losing the ground you already have covered. But a big block would be sweet!

[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

The only thing that will suck will be losing the ground you already have covered. But a big block would be sweet!

True, I'd try and make it as simple as possible. Leave the th350 in for now so i dont have to mess with a high hump. Hopefully just a weekend swap thing

[NewType72]

Hope is a big word in this hobby

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by NewType72

Hope is a big word in this hobby

I hear that!

[CC69Rat]

Big Block !
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[Dachdu69C10]

I just read the whole build thread and WOW your attention to detail is amazing. Major props

[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by Dachdu69C10

I just read the whole build thread and WOW your attention to detail is amazing. Major props

Thanks man. I'm trying my hardest with my budget and knowledge. I've learned that patience is the biggest thing when it comes to doing one of these trucks right. A lot of people want to throw it together to drive it but I would rather do it right the first time and not have to worry about the little things down the road

[Xeen]

I'm in the it's never finished camp.
I would'nt know what to do with myself if I did'nt have a project to work on.
I know that your situation is totaly different because you are in a family of gearheads and there is always something to work on, you are a lucky guy in that respect.
Once the truck is finished you should try and talk your dad into letting you inherit the '70 Camaro early and build it, because man that is a sweet car.

[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by Xeen

I'm in the it's never finished camp.
I would'nt know what to do with myself if I did'nt have a project to work on.
I know that your situation is totaly different because you are in a family of gearheads and there is always something to work on, you are a lucky guy in that respect.
Once the truck is finished you should try and talk your dad into letting you inherit the '70 Camaro early and build it, because man that is a sweet car.

Thanks man. I would absolutely love to restore the 70 next but the problem is my Dad is absolutely in love with that thing. I just did a mild restoration on it a few months ago, rebuilt the carb, had the hood and trunk lid put in black epoxy primer, new carpet, new upholstery on the drivers seat (the rest of the upholstery is original and perfect), new door panels, new package tray, and new tires. It's so original and nice that it doesn't really need a restoration until it can be kept in a garage. Once I finish my truck I'm gonna be working on my camaro. 1968 Original ss396 Big Block AC California car. That was my graduation present from my parents and I've already started collecting parts

[raull]

Good choice on tires , love those , have them on my daily driver !!!!
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[Grip]

I wanna see it on the ground! Did you figure out how to make the spindles work?
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[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by raull

Good choice on tires , love those , have them on my daily driver !!!!
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Thanks Raull, I've heard nothing but good things about them

Originally Posted by Grip

I wanna see it on the ground! Did you figure out how to make the spindles work?
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You and me both, the wheels should be here late November early December so after that then I'll order my rearend which will take about 2-3 weeks and then the back will be rolling. As for the front, I have no idea what I'm gonna do for spindles. There are quite a few people looking for a set for me but nothing has come up yet. I'll probably rock some beater wheels up front just to get it to the painter next and then once she's painted I'll order my front wheels and worry abut that end

[Grip]

Just have your dad build a set with some drop in them!
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[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by Grip

Just have your dad build a set with some drop in them!
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They don't sell just the pins for the style spindle I need so I'd have to buy an entire set just to cut them apart
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[67ctener]

Can't wait to see those intro billets on there, lookin great
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[Portmod7]

Originally Posted by Graham57a

I think I am gonna have to toss out the rear end idea because the one I have in is way shorter then a stock rear end and that is gonna create some issues when it comes to wheels and tires. And if I toss that rear end then I am gonna have to toss the truck arms and my bags so I'm not sure what is gonna happen there.

Sweet project, I am jealous of all the Cup/Nationwide parts!

I wanted to share what I did on my rear end. Mine is a 60" centered floater. Of course it had 5/8" studs, like I'm sure yours does. So I knew that; 1. It was a bit narrower than a stock truck rear end... and 2. The studs are too big to work with a normal wheel.

Soooo, I bought some TransDapt bolt-on wheel spacers, each are 1.25" thick. I had a machine shop open up the mounting holes a little so the 5/8" studs would fit through and so I could get a 1" socket on the lug nuts. I also had them change the taper in the bottom of the hole to match the large lug nuts. So That puts my rear end at 62-1/2" wide, so 3/8" wider than stock. AND they have the correct size studs sticking out of them to run a normal wheel.


Hope that helps! Keep up the good work!

[Grip]

Au contrair nephew...
http://www.howeracing.com/c-507-spindle-parts.aspx
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[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by 67ctener

Can't wait to see those intro billets on there, lookin great
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Thank you sir, you and me both. I'm counting the days

Originally Posted by Portmod7

Sweet project, I am jealous of all the Cup/Nationwide parts!

I wanted to share what I did on my rear end. Mine is a 60" centered floater. Of course it had 5/8" studs, like I'm sure yours does. So I knew that; 1. It was a bit narrower than a stock truck rear end... and 2. The studs are too big to work with a normal wheel.

Soooo, I bought some TransDapt bolt-on wheel spacers, each are 1.25" thick. I had a machine shop open up the mounting holes a little so the 5/8" studs would fit through and so I could get a 1" socket on the lug nuts. I also had them change the taper in the bottom of the hole to match the large lug nuts. So That puts my rear end at 62-1/2" wide, so 3/8" wider than stock. AND they have the correct size studs sticking out of them to run a normal wheel.


Hope that helps! Keep up the good work!

Great info, thank you. I'm sure I could've gotten really close on the width of the rear just by punching numbers but I'd rather get the wheels here and stick them up in the hole and just measure face to face. Considering the 10" wide wheels with 4" of BS and I want them right out on the bedsides I'd rather know it's gonna be perfect. As for the studs, I have a few options to choose from so I will decide that when the wheels get here.

Originally Posted by Grip

Au contrair nephew...
http://www.howeracing.com/c-507-spindle-parts.aspx
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You should know I'm not running Howe spindles on this thing. It's a heavy old truck, not a super late model. I'm not sure how it would do with hollow pins from a Howe spindle so we went with a beefier spindle. The ones that are on it are Stock Car Products and they have a solid pin, mainly cup and nationwide runs them. And they don't sell just pins

[Seventy Two]

Nice work!

[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by Seventy Two

Nice work!

Thank you sir. Here a couple progress pictures from the weekend. I still need to get the fenders to fit a little better but the doors are in place. Let me know what you guys think. I'll probably take more before I go back to school tonight

[Graham57a]

I know the passenger side isn't a 72 door but it's all I have for now. That'll be one of the later adjustments

[72 Super]

Originally Posted by Graham57a

I know the passenger side isn't a 72 door but it's all I have for now. That'll be one of the later adjustments

I like it, it is coming together nicely too! Great detail and colors as well. I know people have put the indent for the vent window screw in their 71 and earlier doors. Just an idea before final paint versus locating another door.

Ray