1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

[longbed67]

might we be talking a blower assembly to enhance it!?!?

[NewType72]

no just freshening up with a new 350 a turbo would be cool
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[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by NewType72

no just freshening up with a new 350 a turbo would be cool
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just remember, you wanna drive this truck, Dylan just sayin'
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[NewType72]

Haha I know I'm staying as close to daily as I can with a little fun
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[NewType72]

Well was a very nice weekend I ran a few errands around Saturday and even got some dinner taking the truck up to Modesto and then Sunday had a bigger run down to chowchilla for my brother in laws bday had a blast driving the truck down there in the fast lane with everybody else in their prius's laughing as they would scoff at my pollution truck drove flawlessly temp stayed right in range oil pressure up high everything was great so that makes me a very happy boy shoot I checked my drip pan this morning and nothing at all from the long trip very stoked about that.

Here's a picture of the beautiful sunset we had for a few minutes on our way back

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[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by NewType72

Well was a very nice weekend I ran a few errands around Saturday and even got some dinner taking the truck up to Modesto and then Sunday had a bigger run down to chowchilla for my brother in laws bday had a blast driving the truck down there in the fast lane with everybody else in their prius's laughing as they would scoff at my pollution truck drove flawlessly temp stayed right in range oil pressure up high everything was great so that makes me a very happy boy shoot I checked my drip pan this morning and nothing at all from the long trip very stoked about that.

Here's a picture of the beautiful sunset we had for a few minutes on our way back

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Obviously you haven't seen the new adds on tv "phone in one hand Ticket in the other" We'll have to plan that cruise with Shawn one of these weekends. Last weekend everyone made plans for me but me.

[shawno72]

I'm down when you guys are

[NewType72]

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Obviously you haven't seen the new adds on tv "phone in one hand Ticket in the other" We'll have to plan that cruise with Shawn one of these weekends. Last weekend everyone made plans for me but me.

Nah I was only doin 15 don't mind the blurred trees and I actually had a lady block the intersection for me just so she could watch my truck go by

And I'm down whenever we can all work out a weekend day
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[NewType72]

Well I'm roundin up ideas for the truck since its current setup is decent I want it to have a little more power and durability all around so here's what I have

Current setup:
350 sbc less than 200 HP
Th350 trans Very solid rebuilt three years ago
12 bolt 3:73 gearing dog legger rear end very solid
Disc brakes up front with mcgaughys 2.5" drop spindles and stock worn springs
Drum brakes out back solid but wanting disc
E-brake cable broke midway never been fixed since I got it

Dream setup:
350 sbc 300 HP on carb style motor
700r4 overdrive tranny
12 bolt 3:73 Richmond gears with eaton posi
Front suspension stays with the spindles
Rear brakes upgraded to wildwood calipers and rotors (what do I need for swap or can I just buy the kit?)
Bag the truck manually
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[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by shawno72

I'm down when you guys are

I'll have to check with my friends and see when they'll let me relax a day
and we'll do it

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by NewType72

Well I'm roundin up ideas for the truck since its current setup is decent I want it to have a little more power and durability all around so here's what I have

Current setup:
350 sbc less than 200 HP
Th350 trans Very solid rebuilt three years ago
12 bolt 3:73 gearing dog legger rear end very solid
Disc brakes up front with mcgaughys 2.5" drop spindles and stock worn springs
Drum brakes out back solid but wanting disc
E-brake cable broke midway never been fixed since I got it

Dream setup:
350 sbc 300 HP on carb style motor
700r4 overdrive tranny
12 bolt 3:73 Richmond gears with eaton posi
Front suspension stays with the spindles
Rear brakes upgraded to wildwood calipers and rotors (what do I need for swap or can I just buy the kit?)
Bag the truck manually
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this set up sounds good, just plug away little at a time and you'll get there

[NewType72]

I plan to swap everything out in the next two months in one swoop so the truck isn't down long and I can work out any kinks before I do the brothers show this summer so I'm trying to figure out all that ill need for when I do this the motor won't be much change other than more power, new headers and what not. The trans will be longer an has the overdrive so new crossmember? And the linkages for the column to act correctly? And then I'm not sure if I can just do the kit for disc brakes in the rear end and what not. Should I put the question elsewhere in the forum for more depth in what I should prepare for?
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[NewType72]

Well I'm hearing multiple opinions so far as far as rebuild an older motor save a few bucks if it's solid, buy a long block from gm and have that new motor smell, run 3:73's youll be fine, 3:08's work better with the 700r4's...

lotta stuff to process may be nixing the posi at this point so I can afford the more major stuff

[Hardesty454]

I like your truck! What do you do down in turlock? Im always working in that area.

[NewType72]

Originally Posted by Hardesty454

I like your truck! What do you do down in turlock? Im always working in that area.

Thank you I work for Sinister Wheel in downtown Turlock I do their motorcycle Billet machining for them and I'm usually up and down from Salida to Madera but been living in Turlock since 2002 or so

[Hardesty454]

Oh nice. I work for R&s. I'm sure we've done work on your doors at your shop!
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[NewType72]

Possibly so then right on

[shawno72]

Hey Hardesty you should come to the Stockton swap meet BBQ with us and join the fun,

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563077

[crakarjax]

Originally Posted by NewType72

Well I'm hearing multiple opinions so far as far as rebuild an older motor save a few bucks if it's solid, buy a long block from gm and have that new motor smell, run 3:73's youll be fine, 3:08's work better with the 700r4's...

lotta stuff to process may be nixing the posi at this point so I can afford the more major stuff

I'm going with a 3.08 rear, and a $330 spartan locker instead of posi for a budget, streetable setup. I have some 3.40 gears that I might not be using if you want a nice medium... I'm kinda torn between 3.40 and 3.08 but leaning to 3.08 since I'm just looking to cruise.

[Hardesty454]

Originally Posted by shawno72

Hey Hardesty you should come to the Stockton swap meet BBQ with us and join the fun,

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563077

I'd love to. Unfortunately my truck probably won't be driving before then, but I do want to go! It's in Stockton, but where at?
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[shawno72]

Originally Posted by Hardesty454

I'd love to. Unfortunately my truck probably won't be driving before then, but I do want to go! It's in Stockton, but where at?
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Its on Charter Way (Martin Luther King Blvd) at the Stockton fairgrounds. The official address is Airport way but we always enter on Charter.

1658 S Airport Way Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 466-5041

[NewType72]

Originally Posted by crakarjax

I'm going with a 3.08 rear, and a $330 spartan locker instead of posi for a budget, streetable setup. I have some 3.40 gears that I might not be using if you want a nice medium... I'm kinda torn between 3.40 and 3.08 but leaning to 3.08 since I'm just looking to cruise.

Yeah I'm in the same boat I have no idea since everything will be brand new in it I'm looking to just drive this thing as much as I can
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[NewType72]

Becoming harder to decide if I should rebuild this motor I have or just buy a crate motor and be done with it. Obviously a little more expensive but if I plan on putting a lot of miles on this thing where's the negative after that?
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[shawno72]

Crate and done. Check out Westcoastengines.com

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by shawno72

Crate and done. Check out Westcoastengines.com

X2, less down time. Pull old out, clean up the engine bay, install and done