72 Crew Cab build thread

[drewskiren]

Still like to know if there is any more info out there on this type work.

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by drewskiren

I will have to say that cutting up the burb and building it from that direction has been pretty easy. Lowering the burb roof was the hardest and that wasn't too bad. I am thinking that making my long box into a short may be harder.

Well, I just finished making the long box into a short, what a joke- so easy. Check out the project thread and see it done.

[ksbrktracer]

I have beem watching the frankenstein thread and it has given me the desire to build one , so I have listed my std cab and doors for sale or trade for a suburban ..... I'm gonna use a stock style frame for mine, I have porterbuilt suspension pieces. I have talked to Nate at porterbuilt about a 1-ton dually set up and he says he has the control arms for it. I am planning on L-S series engine and a 4L60e for a transmission. If I could photoshop I would like to see what a shortbed crue cab dually would look like as I have a short bed already .

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by ksbrktracer

I have beem watching the frankenstein thread and it has given me the desire to build one , so I have listed my std cab and doors for sale or trade for a suburban ..... I'm gonna use a stock style frame for mine, I have porterbuilt suspension pieces. I have talked to Nate at porterbuilt about a 1-ton dually set up and he says he has the control arms for it. I am planning on L-S series engine and a 4L60e for a transmission. If I could photoshop I would like to see what a shortbed crue cab dually would look like as I have a short bed already .

I Love It!
I am using a new frame and powerplant so that I get great abs brakes, power rack and pinion and a host of other modern conveniences. One in particular that I am stoked about.

[ksbrktracer]

Me too .......

Now if I can just pull it off ........

I love what you have done on frankenstein ...Gonna be awesome when it is done ! I have been toying with the idea of semi wheels also , man I sure can think of a lot of things .... hope the pocket book can afford it !!!!!

[greenbd71]

AWESOME!! I prefer the blue paint job pic....but that would be so cool to build. I hope you have a big garage or barn to put that thing in. My 72 long bed is snug in my garage as it is....that is a monster of a truck....wish I had room for one.

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by greenbd71

AWESOME!! I prefer the blue paint job pic....but that would be so cool to build. I hope you have a big garage or barn to put that thing in. My 72 long bed is snug in my garage as it is....that is a monster of a truck....wish I had room for one.

It will be 4 inches longer than a 2004 Silverado extra cab. 6 inches shorter than a Silverado Crew cab.
It'll fit in my shop easy.
The Blue pic is just a photoshop of the gold one. Mine will be the factory white-blue-white-blue two tone. I have a picture of that combo in the build thread.

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by drewskiren

I will have to say that cutting up the burb and building it from that direction has been pretty easy. Lowering the burb roof was the hardest and that wasn't too bad. I am thinking that making my long box into a short may be harder.

OK, making the longbox into a short one was pretty easy!

Now the real hard part begins, mounting the 72 crew body and bed on the 2001 frame.

[BIGBLU 72]

the best part of owning one of these is putting a door handle on the "4th door" but not functional! haha it screws with ppl soooo bad and it never gets old lol!

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by BIGBLU 72

the best part of owning one of these is putting a door handle on the "4th door" but not functional! haha it screws with ppl soooo bad and it never gets old lol!

It's on my list, can't wait to mess with folks.

[Mayo]

Originally Posted by BIGBLU 72

the best part of owning one of these is putting a door handle on the "4th door" but not functional! haha it screws with ppl soooo bad and it never gets old lol!

Thats pretty good, I like that idea.

[72 tigger]

Drew, Just wondering how you're going to build your mounts? I installed a 72 body on a 02 Dodge frame (with a Cummins!) & it wasn't too tough. Kirk

[Maxxd07]

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Drew, Just wondering how you're going to build your mounts? I installed a 72 body on a 02 Dodge frame (with a Cummins!) & it wasn't too tough. Kirk

Whoa whoa whoa, hold the boat, you cant give us a build up like that and not have some kind of build thread or at least a pic!

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Drew, Just wondering how you're going to build your mounts? I installed a 72 body on a 02 Dodge frame (with a Cummins!) & it wasn't too tough. Kirk

Biscuit rubber mounts from new truck will sit on a flat plate welded to the frame. The old body mount bolts line up right over the frame in most places so it will be a perfect direct load path.

[Dieselwrencher]

Here are some pictures he posted in another thread. I love his truck.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...1&d=1289082262
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...1&d=1289082262
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...1&d=1289082262

[Rob H.]

Gee thanks alot guys, now you've got me looking at my parts 'burb in a whole new way. Just what I need, another project to think about. LOL

[drewskiren]

Here is where I am as of last night.

[Dieselwrencher]

I love it, but every time I see that thing it leaves me thinking about selling my extra cab and going on a road trip. Maybe after I get the truck up and running that will happen.