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BACKYARD88 · 12-16-2011, 11:49 PM

Looking good man!
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mcbassin · 12-21-2011, 05:20 PM

Hey that looks great Ben! I kinda wish I had welded my arms up too while it was out and cleaned up. Oh well I have a few sets around I can swap them out at anytime. I can't wait to actually get mine to the point of driving.
Your welds look good on the exhaust too. Keep the pictures coming.

usmcchevy · 12-21-2011, 11:17 PM

Thanks man, I do my best, but know I can do way better with a better welder.

If anyone way wondering why I replaced the door....

VA72C10 · 12-22-2011, 12:18 AM

I've seen better doors

oldblue1968chevy · 12-22-2011, 12:53 AM

holy cow howd it rust on the top/middle

i welded my trailing arms just like that lol

**68 Four on the Floor** · 12-28-2011, 11:08 PM

Finally got around to going thru your build. Looks good hope mine turns out as nice.

zellway · 12-30-2011, 02:54 PM

Just got a chance to read your thread, you did some great work your truck. After the rust you had to take care of I will never cry about my trucks. Great job.

usmcchevy · 12-30-2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Finally got around to going thru your build. Looks good hope mine turns out as nice.

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by zellway

Just got a chance to read your thread, you did some great work your truck. After the rust you had to take care of I will never cry about my trucks. Great job.

Thanks! Knowing what I know now, I would have never bought this truck and bought one from your area

usmcchevy · 12-30-2011, 11:54 PM

Stereo goes in tomorrow....hopefully

Pioneer stereo and a billet mounting plate from another board member.

Rear speakers

A set of bigblock73's speaker brackets

usmcchevy · 01-01-2012, 12:22 AM

Ran out of time...

VA72C10 · 01-01-2012, 12:39 AM

Good progress on the install. You'll make a lot of the "purists" here cuss or cry when they see pictures #2 and #3 (perfect uncut then cut dash)

usmcchevy · 01-01-2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Good progress on the install. You'll make a lot of the "purists" here cuss or cry when they see pictures #2 and #3 (perfect uncut then cut dash)

I was thinking that when I took those pics

If this were a all original truck I would not have done it, but considering what all I have already done to the truck and its condition, I had no problem firing up the jig saw

mcbassin · 01-01-2012, 03:55 PM

Nice work Ben! I am thinking about going with one of those old school looking radios to avoid cutting my new dash.

gearys 5600 · 01-01-2012, 04:04 PM

Lookin good !

usmcchevy · 01-08-2012, 11:20 PM

Thanks guys!

Stereo is is. Sounds a bit hollow so I need some sound insulation.

Also changed the rear end oil today.

mcbassin · 01-08-2012, 11:58 PM

Looks like a clean install on the sound system. What's next bud?

oldblue1968chevy · 01-09-2012, 12:43 AM

Ahh no lol

zellway · 01-09-2012, 11:10 AM

I like it but I would have got a Retro sound unit and kept the dash un cut. But its your truck.

Looks nice and clean. And just for fun I have to post this for you.

usmcchevy · 01-09-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looks like a clean install on the sound system. What's next bud?

Thanks! I'm thinking a bit of caster

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Ahh no lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by zellway

I like it but I would have got a Retro sound unit and kept the dash un cut. But its your truck.

Looks nice and clean. And just for fun I have to post this for you.

Hadn't seen that before. Like I said, If this truck were more original, I would not have cut it.

I just saw this, looks pertty cool: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...19#post5110319

usmcchevy · 01-11-2012, 09:57 AM

Powered Antenna

Picked up some sound deadener.

Guess its a good thing I replaced the rear end cover.....I never noticed this until now

Just about wore through.

mcbassin · 01-11-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

Powered Antenna

Guess its a good thing I replaced the rear end cover.....I never noticed this until now

Just about wore through.

I'm interested in the power antenna. Have you used one of these before? How did it work?

What was rubbing on the cover?

mcbassin · 01-11-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

Thanks! I'm thinking a bit of caster

Nick_502 · 01-11-2012, 12:03 PM

Your truck is looking pretty sweet. I seen you were going to install that hidden antenna? How does that work?

thor · 01-11-2012, 12:12 PM

How's the R&P?

Interested to see if the hidden antenna works well. Keep us posted.

2FnCool · 01-11-2012, 11:47 PM

shorter wider tires will look better and help the handeling

12-16-2011, 11:49 PM	#1
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Looking good man! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

12-22-2011, 12:18 AM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver I've seen better doors __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-22-2011, 12:53 AM	#5
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver holy cow howd it rust on the top/middle i welded my trailing arms just like that lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-28-2011, 11:08 PM	#6
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Finally got around to going thru your build. Looks good hope mine turns out as nice.

12-30-2011, 02:54 PM	#7
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Just got a chance to read your thread, you did some great work your truck. After the rust you had to take care of I will never cry about my trucks. Great job. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

12-21-2011, 05:20 PM	#2
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Hey that looks great Ben! I kinda wish I had welded my arms up too while it was out and cleaned up. Oh well I have a few sets around I can swap them out at anytime. I can't wait to actually get mine to the point of driving. Your welds look good on the exhaust too. Keep the pictures coming. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-21-2011, 11:17 PM	#3
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks man, I do my best, but know I can do way better with a better welder. If anyone way wondering why I replaced the door.... __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

12-30-2011, 11:54 PM	#9
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Stereo goes in tomorrow....hopefully Pioneer stereo and a billet mounting plate from another board member. Rear speakers A set of bigblock73's speaker brackets __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

01-01-2012, 12:22 AM	#10
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Ran out of time... __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

01-01-2012, 12:39 AM	#11
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Good progress on the install. You'll make a lot of the "purists" here cuss or cry when they see pictures #2 and #3 (perfect uncut then cut dash) __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-01-2012, 03:55 PM	#13
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Nice work Ben! I am thinking about going with one of those old school looking radios to avoid cutting my new dash. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-01-2012, 04:04 PM	#14
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Lookin good ! __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

01-08-2012, 11:20 PM	#15
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks guys! Stereo is is. Sounds a bit hollow so I need some sound insulation. Also changed the rear end oil today. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

01-08-2012, 11:58 PM	#16
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Looks like a clean install on the sound system. What's next bud? __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-09-2012, 12:43 AM	#17
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Ahh no lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4



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01-09-2012, 11:10 AM	#18
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver I like it but I would have got a Retro sound unit and kept the dash un cut. But its your truck. Looks nice and clean. And just for fun I have to post this for you. Attached Images __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

01-11-2012, 09:57 AM	#20
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Powered Antenna Picked up some sound deadener. Guess its a good thing I replaced the rear end cover.....I never noticed this until now Just about wore through. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

01-11-2012, 12:03 PM	#23
Nick_502 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fayette, Ohio Posts: 17	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Your truck is looking pretty sweet. I seen you were going to install that hidden antenna? How does that work? __________________ 1970 Chevelle 1969 C-10 shorty

01-11-2012, 12:12 PM	#24
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver How's the R&P? Interested to see if the hidden antenna works well. Keep us posted. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

01-11-2012, 11:47 PM	#25
2FnCool Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: billings montana Posts: 6	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver shorter wider tires will look better and help the handeling

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