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powell72 · 04-17-2014, 08:56 PM

I figure this could use an update, as of today all I have left to do is bend fuel lines from the distribution block to the carbs and rebuild them. Progress has been slow while I clean and detail everything, and modify and problem solve aftermarket parts...shocker, right?

powell72 · 04-17-2014, 09:00 PM

I wanted to get a pic with the O'Brien Truckers air cleaners on, but I somehow managed to order the wrong size bases! The correct bases should be here next week.

67_C-30 · 04-17-2014, 09:19 PM

Man oh Man! That bad boy looks awesome!

xaircav · 04-20-2014, 09:18 PM

Hey, this your old man. When will drive that thing down to see me? Progress you've made looks great!

**Boog** · 04-20-2014, 11:33 PM

It's looking great Chris. I bet that sweet 6 and 5 spd will be fun. Are you going with a split manifold and dual Smittys exhaust by chance?
I remember back in the day guys would run dual Hollywood mufflers on their 6's. They gave a deep rumble. I bet your dad remembers those.

xaircav · 04-22-2014, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

It's looking great Chris. I bet that sweet 6 and 5 spd will be fun. Are you going with a split manifold and dual Smittys exhaust by chance?
I remember back in the day guys would run dual Hollywood mufflers on their 6's. They gave a deep rumble. I bet your dad remembers those.

Hey, I'm old but not that old. (lol)

tcoop68 · 04-20-2014, 11:45 PM

Nice truck good luck with her.

**leddzepp** · 04-21-2014, 01:54 AM

Looks awesome Chris! You can't beat a modded inline and 5 speed. Very unique build.

powell72 · 04-22-2014, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by xaircav

Hey, this your old man. When will drive that thing down to see me? Progress you've made looks great!

I'm working on this thing like crazy, mid-May?

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Originally Posted by Boog

It's looking great Chris. I bet that sweet 6 and 5 spd will be fun. Are you going with a split manifold and dual Smittys exhaust by chance?
I remember back in the day guys would run dual Hollywood mufflers on their 6's. They gave a deep rumble. I bet your dad remembers those.

This is phase 1, if I really enjoy this setup some headers from Langdon's and a cam are next.

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Originally Posted by tcoop68

Nice truck good luck with her.

Thank you, much appreciated.

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Looks awesome Chris! You can't beat a modded inline and 5 speed. Very unique build.

Thanks Scott! I'm at that,"all most to the finish, really want to get it running quick" stage.

powell72 · 04-22-2014, 11:32 AM

^ Don't fall for that Boog, I'm 38 and not his oldest.

xaircav · 04-22-2014, 01:02 PM

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^ Don't fall for that Boog, I'm 38 and not his oldest.

Tell them about the 14 year old half brother I presented you with.

**Boog** · 04-22-2014, 08:37 PM

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Tell them about the 14 year old half brother I presented you with.

Oh hey everybody. SURPRIIIISE!!

**specialtyretail** · 04-22-2014, 01:02 PM

Man, I was not sure on your engine color choice,, but I think that looks so cool with all the accessories bolted on. Bold choice that works.

powell72 · 04-22-2014, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by specialtyretail

Man, I was not sure on your engine color choice,, but I think that looks so cool with all the accessories bolted on. Bold choice that works.

Thank you, I was uncertain myself, but the small voice in the back of my head kept egging me on to paint it that color and I caved.

**Boog** · 04-22-2014, 08:39 PM

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Thank you, I was uncertain myself, but the small voice in the back of my head kept egging me on to paint it that color and I caved.

Oh you hear the voices too?

Sometimes it's good to think outside the box and just go different.

xaircav · 04-22-2014, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by specialtyretail

Man, I was not sure on your engine color choice,, but I think that looks so cool with all the accessories bolted on. Bold choice that works.

I felt the same way until I saw the dressed engine. It's got a vintage look thats age appropriate. 50's Olds engines were gold.

**Boog** · 04-22-2014, 08:41 PM

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50's Olds engines were gold.

Alright. There it is. Proof of age right there.

powell72 · 04-22-2014, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Elliot949

Wow Chris... This sure looks different than when I saw it a few months ago... It is looking good... I am going to be out there Thursday-Sunday... Maybe I can catch up with you... So you aren't going to run the Chrome wheels?... Looks good... I am doing a 5/6 drop on my truck... I am waiting on getting the Trailing arms an 6" springs from ECE and the Front Disc Conversion for the front... Do you have a need for a 4 wheel Drum Brake power booster?... I have the stock one off of my truck... Dan

I should be around all weekend, so swing by anytime Dan. I don't have a use for the booster, but I appreciate the offer.

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Originally Posted by Boog

Alright. There it is. Proof of age right there.

Boom! Thank you!

Hubscrub · 04-22-2014, 09:27 PM

Trucks looking good just ran across this thread glad to see you back on regularly
Loved your 72 but thinking this one is gonna get me especially with that inline

Elliot949 · 04-23-2014, 07:44 AM

[QUOTE=powell72;6641642]I should be around all weekend, so swing by anytime Dan. I don't have a use for the booster, but I appreciate the offer.

No Problem... I just thought if you wanted it I would throw it in and bring it to you...

I am getting ready to start on my suspension... You are welcome to come help... LOL... Maybe catch up to you this weekend...

Dan

Elliot949 · 04-22-2014, 08:17 PM

Wow Chris... This sure looks different than when I saw it a few months ago... It is looking good... I am going to be out there Thursday-Sunday... Maybe I can catch up with you... So you aren't going to run the Chrome wheels?... Looks good... I am doing a 5/6 drop on my truck... I am waiting on getting the Trailing arms an 6" springs from ECE and the Front Disc Conversion for the front... Do you have a need for a 4 wheel Drum Brake power booster?... I have the stock one off of my truck... Dan

**GSFMECH** · 04-23-2014, 07:46 PM

That's looking great Chris, I'm really liking this build.

powell72 · 04-23-2014, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GSFMECH

That's looking great Chris, I'm really liking this build.

Hey Mike, glad to hear from you! I'll have some more pics this weekend, engine is going in Fri night.

chrisestes · 04-23-2014, 09:19 PM

nice truck

Elliot949 · 04-25-2014, 10:19 PM

I was just at Chris' House... Guys you really need to see this truck... I is so cool... This 6 popper is awesome like a Diamond sitting in its case... The last 2 pics are them putting an original Chrome Cal Custom Fan on the truck...

Chris is a great guy and I enjoyed sitting and talking with him and Brent... I wish Brent would have had his truck there...

04-17-2014, 08:56 PM	#1
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Good start to a project... I figure this could use an update, as of today all I have left to do is bend fuel lines from the distribution block to the carbs and rebuild them. Progress has been slow while I clean and detail everything, and modify and problem solve aftermarket parts...shocker, right? Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

04-17-2014, 09:00 PM	#2
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Good start to a project... I wanted to get a pic with the O'Brien Truckers air cleaners on, but I somehow managed to order the wrong size bases! The correct bases should be here next week. Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

04-17-2014, 09:19 PM	#3
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04-20-2014, 09:18 PM	#4
xaircav Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wheat Ridge, Colo. Posts: 300	Re: Good start to a project... Hey, this your old man. When will drive that thing down to see me? Progress you've made looks great! Attached Images

04-20-2014, 11:33 PM	#5
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,082	Re: Good start to a project... It's looking great Chris. I bet that sweet 6 and 5 spd will be fun. Are you going with a split manifold and dual Smittys exhaust by chance? I remember back in the day guys would run dual Hollywood mufflers on their 6's. They gave a deep rumble. I bet your dad remembers those. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-20-2014, 11:45 PM	#7
tcoop68 tcoop68 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cushing Oklahoma Posts: 226	Re: Good start to a project... Nice truck good luck with her.

04-21-2014, 01:54 AM	#8
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: Good start to a project... Looks awesome Chris! You can't beat a modded inline and 5 speed. Very unique build. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

04-22-2014, 11:32 AM	#10
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Good start to a project... ^ Don't fall for that Boog, I'm 38 and not his oldest. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

04-22-2014, 01:02 PM	#13
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: Good start to a project... Man, I was not sure on your engine color choice,, but I think that looks so cool with all the accessories bolted on. Bold choice that works. __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

04-22-2014, 09:27 PM	#19
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Good start to a project... Trucks looking good just ran across this thread glad to see you back on regularly Loved your 72 but thinking this one is gonna get me especially with that inline __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

04-23-2014, 07:44 AM	#20
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: Good start to a project... [QUOTE=powell72;6641642]I should be around all weekend, so swing by anytime Dan. I don't have a use for the booster, but I appreciate the offer. No Problem... I just thought if you wanted it I would throw it in and bring it to you... I am getting ready to start on my suspension... You are welcome to come help... LOL... Maybe catch up to you this weekend... Dan

04-22-2014, 08:17 PM	#21
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: Good start to a project... Wow Chris... This sure looks different than when I saw it a few months ago... It is looking good... I am going to be out there Thursday-Sunday... Maybe I can catch up with you... So you aren't going to run the Chrome wheels?... Looks good... I am doing a 5/6 drop on my truck... I am waiting on getting the Trailing arms an 6" springs from ECE and the Front Disc Conversion for the front... Do you have a need for a 4 wheel Drum Brake power booster?... I have the stock one off of my truck... Dan

04-23-2014, 07:46 PM	#22
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 810	Re: Good start to a project... That's looking great Chris, I'm really liking this build. __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

04-23-2014, 09:19 PM	#24
chrisestes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 138	Re: Good start to a project... nice truck

04-25-2014, 10:19 PM	#25
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: Good start to a project... I was just at Chris' House... Guys you really need to see this truck... I is so cool... This 6 popper is awesome like a Diamond sitting in its case... The last 2 pics are them putting an original Chrome Cal Custom Fan on the truck... Chris is a great guy and I enjoyed sitting and talking with him and Brent... I wish Brent would have had his truck there... Attached Images



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