Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 )

[Dean'smeanmachine]

looks great

[CUSTOM/10]

Thanks Dean !

Lately I've taken some time off from the truck to get caught back up on other chores & projects that have been neglected while I was spending so much time on the truck, but I'll be back at it soon.

Gary

[Last_Paladin]

updates? Was pretty in person Glad you went that color over the orange.

[CUSTOM/10]

No updates at this time.... It's been sooo damn hot & humid, and being an HVAC guy, I've been busy to say the least, so truck time has been hard to come by. Soon though, the heat wave finally broke today !!!! Might even get a little time on her after work !

Gary

[cmabolt]

Well it's about time.

[CUSTOM/10]

Thought I'd give you a chance to catch up a little !!!! "LOL"

[cmabolt]

Well, I do appreciate that, but I am likely to be driving around my truck with no bed on it. My painter is MIA the last couple weeks. Just started wiring and if it's anything like plumbing, I have a long road ahead.

Chris

[CUSTOM/10]

Hey Chris;

Well from looking through your pics you did most of your main runs for the plumbing before putting the cab on, that's what I did. That will save some headaches ! As far as the plumbing goes I'm in about the same place as you.
Haven't even started the wiring yet.

Just finished up with one of my yard projects, so hopefully I'm get in some truck time soon.

Gary

[CUSTOM/10]

Well I was on vacation for the last week ( back to work tomorrow... ) did all the vacation stuff but did manage to squeeze in a little truck time and got the radiator installed, trany lines plumbed, lower rad hose on but need a different water neck for the upper hose !

[Ozzy2013]

Looks great!

[Last_Paladin]

Looks like it should have plenty of cooling for that 383.

[CUSTOM/10]

Yeah if this doesn't keep it cool I'm in trouble.... "LOL"

[Dean'smeanmachine]

looks good!

[Posted]

Love this truck! Mine was that green originally too. This fleet side with the two tone in this color has got to be one of the best combos going! Just classic! Absolutely Awesome!

[CUSTOM/10]

Thanks Posted, Dean & Ozzy...... for the compliments !!!

Posted: This is my favorite color combo of them all !!!

Gary

[Posted]

Originally Posted by CUSTOM/10

Thanks Posted, Dean & Ozzy...... for the compliments !!!

Posted: This is my favorite color combo of them all !!!

Gary

When this thing is done I am driving to meet you! I just saw that you are in NH! That is a trip I can make!!

[CUSTOM/10]

So you must be in Springfield Mass ?

[Posted]

About 25 miles east.

[CUSTOM/10]

Not too bad of a drive. Sandown is about 10 mi north of Haverhill Ma.

[Posted]

cool. we will meet up. They just had the northeast chevy truck show out here. Mine was not quite ready to go.

[CUSTOM/10]

The truck in your avatar ?

I've owned a 72 swb 4x4 stepper and a 70 swb 4x4 stepper ! This one is my first fleet side. The 2 steppers were basically stock, this one is more of a resto-mod.

Gary

[Posted]

Yes. I have had this since I was 15, 40 now. 1st and only chevy. This a basic step, nothing fancy. I just did the motor, tranny, brakes, tank, fuel lines, all electric front to back, and a boat load of odds and ends. This is in decent shape. I painted it, etc.. Great bed, wood floor, etc. Needs floor work next and some popping out. Painted it 18 years ago. Still cannot take it anywhere with out a someone coming over to it. I like the steppers, but would not mind a two tone fleet someday!

[CUSTOM/10]

Nice... I have owned one of these trucks since 84, so for the last 30 yrs.( I'm 53 yrs old ) The original one is in my back yard, now it's just a rusted old heap from plowing with it. I redid it a couple of times, but it's too far gone now. The one I'm doing now will be my toy, never to see the snow unless I open the garage door. "LOL"

Love the swb 4x4 steppers, had 3 of them, decided to go fleet side for a change !

[orange72blazer]

Originally Posted by CUSTOM/10

2-1/2" lift and 275/75/17 on 17 x 9 rims

Truck is looking great. I love the look of those tires & wheels, just wondering about the tire size. I looked around a bit & couldn't find much for the 275/75/17 size. Are these tires actually 275/75/17 or are they 275/70/17 or some other size.

[CUSTOM/10]

Had to go check to be sure, There 285/70/17 Oops... "LOL" Had the wrong number stuck in my head !