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12-16-2011, 11:49 PM | #1 |
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Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
Looking good man!
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12-21-2011, 05:20 PM | #2 |
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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. |
12-21-2011, 11:17 PM | #3 |
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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.... |
12-22-2011, 12:18 AM | #4 |
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I've seen better doors
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12-22-2011, 12:53 AM | #5 |
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Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
holy cow howd it rust on the top/middle
i welded my trailing arms just like that lol
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12-28-2011, 11:08 PM | #6 |
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Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
Finally got around to going thru your build. Looks good hope mine turns out as nice.
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12-30-2011, 02:54 PM | #7 |
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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.
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12-30-2011, 05:54 PM | #8 | |
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Thanks! Knowing what I know now, I would have never bought this truck and bought one from your area |
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12-30-2011, 11:54 PM | #9 |
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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 |
01-01-2012, 12:22 AM | #10 |
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Ran out of time...
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01-01-2012, 12:39 AM | #11 |
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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)
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01-01-2012, 11:49 AM | #12 | |
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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 |
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01-01-2012, 03:55 PM | #13 |
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Nice work Ben! I am thinking about going with one of those old school looking radios to avoid cutting my new dash.
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01-01-2012, 04:04 PM | #14 |
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Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
Lookin good !
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01-08-2012, 11:20 PM | #15 |
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Thanks guys!
Stereo is is. Sounds a bit hollow so I need some sound insulation. Also changed the rear end oil today. |
01-08-2012, 11:58 PM | #16 |
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Looks like a clean install on the sound system. What's next bud?
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01-09-2012, 12:43 AM | #17 |
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Ahh no lol
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01-09-2012, 11:10 AM | #18 |
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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.
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01-11-2012, 09:57 AM | #20 |
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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. |
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What was rubbing on the cover? |
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01-11-2012, 11:55 AM | #22 |
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01-11-2012, 12:03 PM | #23 |
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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?
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01-11-2012, 12:12 PM | #24 |
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How's the R&P?
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01-11-2012, 11:47 PM | #25 |
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shorter wider tires will look better and help the handeling
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