Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

marcuspboldt · 12-04-2007, 05:02 PM

Looks like your therapy is going well and you seem to be well on your way to a full recovery

**CUSTOM/10** · 12-04-2007, 08:10 PM

My friend John ( Grendel ) bought the kits, I believe it was through NWF ( North West Fabs ) I'm rebuilding two T/C's for his projects along with mine.
His are going to be a bit more involved, NP203 doublers and stuf. These kits are complete or master kits. They have everything from gaskets to bearings & seals for just about any NP205 available !!!!

Going though a divorce after 26yrs of marage is one of the most difficult things I have ever expirienced, having something to focus on and keep your mind occupied can be you savior. I have always loved working on a project, figuring out problems and fabricating things, my wife hated my projects, the way I look at it is I could have been at bars, doing drugs or chasing woman.
Sorry for the rant, but it's part of getting through this thing !!!!

Gary

brianthelion02 · 12-27-2007, 01:47 PM

Lookin soo awsome,i wanna get started on my new 4x4 project!!!!!!!Keep it up!!!!!!!!

msgross · 12-27-2007, 02:16 PM

lookin good...

oteixeira · 12-27-2007, 02:47 PM

Gary,

I am actually hiding from the little ones right now, and your thread is my therapy!

They aren't mine, so I can say that. At first I was like, dude, sucks, alone at Christmas, but as I looked at what you accomplished all I could think was there could be no better way to get your mind off things then by putting together such a pretty drive train. I hope you know we are all behind you while you go through your "Therapy", and we can't what to see it when you are done!

Have one on me bud

Orlando

**CUSTOM/10** · 12-27-2007, 03:16 PM

There's no doubt about it that this project has helped me keep myself occupied when I'm home alone. But this coming Sunday I start a new therapy that may slow my progress by take away some of my free time. I have a date with a woman I met at a Christmas party a couple of weeks ago.

Gary

NEVERENOUGH · 12-27-2007, 02:45 PM

Hey sorry about the divorce but as most have said it was the best thing to ever happen to me. My wife now is the best women I have ever met love her to death. The truck is looking sharp but if you keep up the pace you will be looking for a new project soon. Keep up the great work can't wait to see more.

NEVERENOUGH · 12-27-2007, 04:33 PM

Way to go get back into the game as soon as possible and life gets a lot easier. Just don't let us down on that sweet build you are doing.Or you can always sell it to me to finish lol.

**CUSTOM/10** · 12-27-2007, 04:52 PM

It's taken 2 weeks between our schedules to find time for the 1st date, so there will still be plenty of time for the truck.

*FormerMember* · 09-12-2008, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CUSTOM/10

It's taken 2 weeks between our schedules to find time for the 1st date, so there will still be plenty of time for the truck.

heh, your truck is lost in the garage... forlorn, looking for attention that the new chick's stolen...

**CUSTOM/10** · 09-15-2008, 07:54 AM

OK !!! I'll be paying some attention to the truck soon, I've just been a little preoccupied lately !!!

*FormerMember* · 09-15-2008, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CUSTOM/10

OK !!! I'll be paying some attention to the truck soon, I've just been a little preoccupied lately !!!

Yeah, yeah...

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-28-2007, 04:16 AM

Congrats on the beautiful build and gettin a date keep up the good work cannot wait to see it done.

*Retro68* · 12-29-2007, 05:03 AM

Real nice project you have going. Here is some humor to cheer you up. Trucks and some women are very much alike. They both cost you lots of money, They both break down from time to time and they both take you for rides and can leave you feeling stranded. The good side is men know how to fix trucks so you do get back in the garage. No harm no fowl just fun humor.

NEVERENOUGH · 12-29-2007, 02:17 PM

Well any updates have you been working on the truck? Did you ever go out on that date and does she know you spend hours in the garage?

**CUSTOM/10** · 12-29-2007, 02:51 PM

No up-dates since Chrstmas day. The next step is to drill new wholes in the frame for the engine crossmember ( Moved forward 1-3/4"s because of the 700R4 ) Also have some clearance issues to deal with on the headers. There beautiful stainless steel headers but not for this year truck. The passenger side should be easy, one tube is just barely touching the frame and should bend away without much effert. On the drivers side the collector flange hits the frame & the 02 bung needs to be relocated.

The date is this coming sunday, dinner & a movie

Oh and yes she knows about the truck, ran that by her when we 1st met, and she has seen the pictures. She has a time consuming hobby also, she has a show horse.

Patsfan34 · 02-06-2009, 07:26 PM

All I can say is...SWEET!!!

ChaseDale3and8 · 02-07-2009, 11:27 AM

Any recent progress? ...Joe

**CUSTOM/10** · 02-09-2009, 09:04 AM

The last thing I did was have a custom front drive shaft made up & installed it. I've also been collecting parts for it.

NOS 72 grille outer & inner
NOS Bowtie for the grille
Front bumper brackets

I've been working on house projects the last few months.

Oh, and the DIVORCE is final now, and I still have the truck !!!

I'll be getting back to it soon !!!

Gary

herodcreekfarms · 02-09-2009, 02:05 PM

hey quick question, what idid you paint ur tranny and transfer cases with, alos what did ya do to prepair them 4 paint

Eturnit3 · 03-24-2009, 06:28 PM

Congrats on the finalization, and a big handshake on the healing process, seems like your getting through it quite well. Lord knows it will eat you alive if ya let it (speaking from experience) Trucks coming along nicely and I cant wait to see it done. From the looks of things, all the ladies will be begging for rides. Much respect.
kevin

**CUSTOM/10** · 03-24-2009, 08:25 PM

I'll be posting more on the project soon. I've done little on it over the last 8 months or so, other than collecting parts. I've been a little distracted, chasing two legged deer around, but now have a renewed interest in the truck. I've made several purchases recently, NOS inner + outer grille & bowtie. NOS front fender,rust free Ca. swb fleet bed cab & doors. So lots to come soon !!!

Gary

Mudder · 03-24-2009, 10:28 PM

Looks great........... And on some common ground my truck became what it is from a divorce also. It helps to have something to keep your mind right.

71biggreenk10 · 07-27-2009, 09:59 PM

Sorry about the divorce

, I did the same thing when mine was over..

.. Got one a year older but same model truck tho, about 3 months after she moved out.... haven't gotten to that level of tear down yet.....nice pix!!!!!!

sdailey · 09-04-2009, 11:32 AM

Any updates Gary?

12-04-2007, 05:02 PM	#1
marcuspboldt Registered Abuser Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ft.Worth Texas Posts: 1,001	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Looks like your therapy is going well and you seem to be well on your way to a full recovery

12-04-2007, 08:10 PM	#2
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,833	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) My friend John ( Grendel ) bought the kits, I believe it was through NWF ( North West Fabs ) I'm rebuilding two T/C's for his projects along with mine. His are going to be a bit more involved, NP203 doublers and stuf. These kits are complete or master kits. They have everything from gaskets to bearings & seals for just about any NP205 available !!!! Going though a divorce after 26yrs of marage is one of the most difficult things I have ever expirienced, having something to focus on and keep your mind occupied can be you savior. I have always loved working on a project, figuring out problems and fabricating things, my wife hated my projects, the way I look at it is I could have been at bars, doing drugs or chasing woman. Sorry for the rant, but it's part of getting through this thing !!!! Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

12-27-2007, 01:47 PM	#3
brianthelion02 Overdrive club Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: apache junction, arizona Posts: 819	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Lookin soo awsome,i wanna get started on my new 4x4 project!!!!!!!Keep it up!!!!!!!! __________________ 1971 c-10 1951 3100 chevy 1970 chevy c-30 Sold!

12-27-2007, 02:16 PM	#4
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) lookin good... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

12-27-2007, 02:47 PM	#5
oteixeira Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Middlesex, NC Posts: 231	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Gary, I am actually hiding from the little ones right now, and your thread is my therapy! They aren't mine, so I can say that. At first I was like, dude, sucks, alone at Christmas, but as I looked at what you accomplished all I could think was there could be no better way to get your mind off things then by putting together such a pretty drive train. I hope you know we are all behind you while you go through your "Therapy", and we can't what to see it when you are done! Have one on me bud Orlando __________________ 70 C-20 Custom Camper Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300251

12-27-2007, 03:16 PM	#6
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,833	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) There's no doubt about it that this project has helped me keep myself occupied when I'm home alone. But this coming Sunday I start a new therapy that may slow my progress by take away some of my free time. I have a date with a woman I met at a Christmas party a couple of weeks ago. Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

12-27-2007, 02:45 PM	#7
NEVERENOUGH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chino Valley Az Posts: 210	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Hey sorry about the divorce but as most have said it was the best thing to ever happen to me. My wife now is the best women I have ever met love her to death. The truck is looking sharp but if you keep up the pace you will be looking for a new project soon. Keep up the great work can't wait to see more.

12-27-2007, 04:33 PM	#8
NEVERENOUGH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chino Valley Az Posts: 210	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Way to go get back into the game as soon as possible and life gets a lot easier. Just don't let us down on that sweet build you are doing.Or you can always sell it to me to finish lol.

12-27-2007, 04:52 PM	#9
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,833	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) It's taken 2 weeks between our schedules to find time for the 1st date, so there will still be plenty of time for the truck. __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

09-15-2008, 07:54 AM	#11
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,833	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) OK !!! I'll be paying some attention to the truck soon, I've just been a little preoccupied lately !!! __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

12-28-2007, 04:16 AM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Congrats on the beautiful build and gettin a date keep up the good work cannot wait to see it done. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-29-2007, 05:03 AM	#14
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Real nice project you have going. Here is some humor to cheer you up. Trucks and some women are very much alike. They both cost you lots of money, They both break down from time to time and they both take you for rides and can leave you feeling stranded. The good side is men know how to fix trucks so you do get back in the garage. No harm no fowl just fun humor.

12-29-2007, 02:17 PM	#15
NEVERENOUGH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chino Valley Az Posts: 210	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Well any updates have you been working on the truck? Did you ever go out on that date and does she know you spend hours in the garage?

12-29-2007, 02:51 PM	#16
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,833	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) No up-dates since Chrstmas day. The next step is to drill new wholes in the frame for the engine crossmember ( Moved forward 1-3/4"s because of the 700R4 ) Also have some clearance issues to deal with on the headers. There beautiful stainless steel headers but not for this year truck. The passenger side should be easy, one tube is just barely touching the frame and should bend away without much effert. On the drivers side the collector flange hits the frame & the 02 bung needs to be relocated. The date is this coming sunday, dinner & a movie Oh and yes she knows about the truck, ran that by her when we 1st met, and she has seen the pictures. She has a time consuming hobby also, she has a show horse. __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859 Last edited by CUSTOM/10; 12-29-2007 at 02:56 PM.

02-06-2009, 07:26 PM	#17
Patsfan34 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 661	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) All I can say is...SWEET!!!



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

02-07-2009, 11:27 AM	#18
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Any recent progress? ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

02-09-2009, 09:04 AM	#19
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,833	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) The last thing I did was have a custom front drive shaft made up & installed it. I've also been collecting parts for it. NOS 72 grille outer & inner NOS Bowtie for the grille Front bumper brackets I've been working on house projects the last few months. Oh, and the DIVORCE is final now, and I still have the truck !!! I'll be getting back to it soon !!! Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859 Last edited by CUSTOM/10; 02-09-2009 at 09:06 AM.

02-09-2009, 02:05 PM	#20
herodcreekfarms Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: leesburg ga Posts: 88	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) hey quick question, what idid you paint ur tranny and transfer cases with, alos what did ya do to prepair them 4 paint

03-24-2009, 06:28 PM	#21
Eturnit3 Bloodied Knuckles Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Grass Valley CA Posts: 273	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Congrats on the finalization, and a big handshake on the healing process, seems like your getting through it quite well. Lord knows it will eat you alive if ya let it (speaking from experience) Trucks coming along nicely and I cant wait to see it done. From the looks of things, all the ladies will be begging for rides. Much respect. kevin

03-24-2009, 08:25 PM	#22
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,833	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) I'll be posting more on the project soon. I've done little on it over the last 8 months or so, other than collecting parts. I've been a little distracted, chasing two legged deer around, but now have a renewed interest in the truck. I've made several purchases recently, NOS inner + outer grille & bowtie. NOS front fender,rust free Ca. swb fleet bed cab & doors. So lots to come soon !!! Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

03-24-2009, 10:28 PM	#23
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Looks great........... And on some common ground my truck became what it is from a divorce also. It helps to have something to keep your mind right.

07-27-2009, 09:59 PM	#24
71biggreenk10 406 SB 700R4 NP205 Twin Stick Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lexington Park Maryland Posts: 43	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Sorry about the divorce, I did the same thing when mine was over.... Got one a year older but same model truck tho, about 3 months after she moved out.... haven't gotten to that level of tear down yet.....nice pix!!!!!! Last edited by 71biggreenk10; 07-27-2009 at 10:15 PM.

09-04-2009, 11:32 AM	#25
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Any updates Gary? __________________ Shannon

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.