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beaterku · 02-17-2018, 01:41 PM

My conversion U-joint arrive yesterday. I was out in the shop verifying that it's going to work and I noticed something that may be an interference. When I lift the axle up to approximate ride-height, the drive shaft is really close to the center crossmember hoop. The truck does not have the stock trans crossmember. It was originally a manual truck that somewhere along the line was converted to auto. I believe it has a 73+ trans crossmember that is bolted to the bottom frame lip. My gut is telling me that there may be something funky going on with the trans mount and cross member. I'm going to check it out tomorrow and see what is cooking.

I am hopefull to get the stock diff cover on tomorrow and located the panhard crossmember and be done with the conversion, finally!

beaterku · 02-18-2018, 09:51 PM

The conversion is complete. I'm going to break it down to touch up paint and clean up the frame. I'm glad to finally be beyond this point. It's been a long process when I'm only working on it an hour at a time. I'm excited to start installing some of the Ridetech and Wilwood goodies!

I am going to clean up the stock diff cover and put a coat of paint on it. I need to get a list of all of the bolts I need to order in GR8 to re-assemble.

Forward Progress!

Here is a link to the most current YouTube video on this build: https://youtu.be/gyM_SIwGh4g

beaterku · 02-24-2018, 06:43 PM

Made decent progress on the leaf to coil spring conversion today. It back on the ground temporarily. The conversion is complete! I put it on the ground to check driveshaft clearance on the crossmembers. It's clears no problem. I still need to get the truck on the lift to see what is going on with the trans mount. It is sitting off to the drivers side. I broke it all back down to do touchup on the frame paint. I also decided to remove the stock leaf hangers. I ran out of time today, but should be able to work a few nights this week.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-27-2018, 07:58 PM

Nice work on the truck. Does ridetech recommend you mount the shocks like that?

beaterku · 02-28-2018, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice work on the truck. Does ridetech recommend you mount the shocks like that?

It seems upside down, but that's how they want them installed. The sleeve inside the shock is a different diam on each end. Only goes on one way.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-28-2018, 08:06 PM

Ok, it definitley looked odd. But they are the ones who design it and if it only goes on one way, it is what it is.

beaterku · 03-05-2018, 12:12 PM

What started out to be an easy day of applying chassis saver for touch up ended up being 4 hours of grinding to remove the previous owners "work". But, it's all cleaned up now and finally ready for paint.

I went ahead and removed the crossmember at the front leaf mounts. I am going to bolt this in for easy removable. I got to thinking, if I had to remove this crossmember with the bed on... what a nightmare! I am going to use it for a little extra rigidity.

The frame, all of the crossmembers, brackets and do dads have been scuffed and are ready for paint. I ran out of time yesterday. Hopefully Wednesday I'll have some time to start painting.

The pace of this project is getting comical now. That's how it goes I suppose.

beaterku · 03-19-2018, 10:40 AM

Getting closer. The frame and loose parts are all top coated. I'm going to let them cure for a couple of days and start final assembly. This has got to be the longest project I've even done. I am a little embarrassed at how long it has taken to get this far. Unfortunately, baseball has started for one of my sons, so I fell like I'm going to have to double down and start working on it nights after the kids have gone to bed.

Here is a YouTube update on the truck: https://youtu.be/fUetpeVKbpk

beaterku · 04-04-2018, 09:17 AM

The rear frame is all bolted together and torqued. Started setting up the brakes on the rear end, but ran out of time. Everything went together smooth as silk. Just need to bolt the rear end back into the truck for the final time!

builtbyKane · 04-04-2018, 09:39 AM

Sure is pretty.

Jason7121 · 04-04-2018, 09:41 AM

Nice work looks great

beaterku · 04-04-2018, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason7121

Nice work looks great

Thanks!

beaterku · 04-05-2018, 09:33 AM

I uploaded the video of this part of the build.

Check it out if you'd like https://youtu.be/qcyJy8Rrv5g

**Advanced Design** · 04-05-2018, 10:39 AM

Nice video! Clean and new parts are always fun. Looks very good.

builtbyKane · 04-05-2018, 10:54 AM

pictures and videos!!! I can't stay off the internet now.

beaterku · 04-05-2018, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Nice video! Clean and new parts are always fun. Looks very good.

That they are, thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by builtbyKane

pictures and videos!!! I can't stay off the internet now.

I know the feeling, thanks!

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-05-2018, 02:20 PM

It's really looking nice now!

beaterku · 04-05-2018, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It's really looking nice now!

Thanks!

beaterku · 04-09-2018, 11:03 AM

Spent a couple of hours assembling the rear suspension. I ran out of time, but am about 95% complete in the rear. I'm ready to move on to the front!

beaterku · 07-11-2018, 11:36 AM

Getting closer....

beaterku · 07-16-2018, 12:46 PM

Well, it's back on the ground!! It's been a long time coming. Next up is rolling it over to the lift so I can run all new brake lines, install the front sway bar and get this bad girl back on the road!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=s93ntGI-qPw

cornerstone · 07-17-2018, 12:31 AM

Very nice. Always a good feeling to get them off the lift and see the ride height.

slowcpe · 04-09-2018, 11:29 AM

Nice work. You will like that Streetgrip kit. I drove Ridetech's blue/white truck Saturday and it was amazing. Made me seriously consider it for my driver other than I'd double the value of the truck.

beaterku · 04-09-2018, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowcpe

Nice work. You will like that Streetgrip kit. I drove Ridetech's blue/white truck Saturday and it was amazing. Made me seriously consider it for my driver other than I'd double the value of the truck.

I'm really looking forward to it. My truck had heated coils on the front and a cobbled together rear end.

beaterku · 04-16-2018, 10:08 AM

I finally finished up the rear end conversion yesterday. Sitting on the ground was short lived as it's now back up on jack stands. I started tearing down the front end. All of the steering bits are out. Hopefully one night this week I can get back to the shop to remove all of the control arms etc.

02-17-2018, 01:41 PM	#1
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: 1972 SWB Build My conversion U-joint arrive yesterday. I was out in the shop verifying that it's going to work and I noticed something that may be an interference. When I lift the axle up to approximate ride-height, the drive shaft is really close to the center crossmember hoop. The truck does not have the stock trans crossmember. It was originally a manual truck that somewhere along the line was converted to auto. I believe it has a 73+ trans crossmember that is bolted to the bottom frame lip. My gut is telling me that there may be something funky going on with the trans mount and cross member. I'm going to check it out tomorrow and see what is cooking. I am hopefull to get the stock diff cover on tomorrow and located the panhard crossmember and be done with the conversion, finally!

02-18-2018, 09:51 PM	#2
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: 1972 SWB Build The conversion is complete. I'm going to break it down to touch up paint and clean up the frame. I'm glad to finally be beyond this point. It's been a long process when I'm only working on it an hour at a time. I'm excited to start installing some of the Ridetech and Wilwood goodies! I am going to clean up the stock diff cover and put a coat of paint on it. I need to get a list of all of the bolts I need to order in GR8 to re-assemble. Forward Progress! Here is a link to the most current YouTube video on this build: https://youtu.be/gyM_SIwGh4g Attached Images Last edited by beaterku; 02-18-2018 at 10:13 PM.

02-24-2018, 06:43 PM	#3
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: 1972 SWB Build Made decent progress on the leaf to coil spring conversion today. It back on the ground temporarily. The conversion is complete! I put it on the ground to check driveshaft clearance on the crossmembers. It's clears no problem. I still need to get the truck on the lift to see what is going on with the trans mount. It is sitting off to the drivers side. I broke it all back down to do touchup on the frame paint. I also decided to remove the stock leaf hangers. I ran out of time today, but should be able to work a few nights this week. Attached Images

02-27-2018, 07:58 PM	#4
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 1972 SWB Build Nice work on the truck. Does ridetech recommend you mount the shocks like that? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-28-2018, 08:06 PM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 1972 SWB Build Ok, it definitley looked odd. But they are the ones who design it and if it only goes on one way, it is what it is. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-05-2018, 12:12 PM	#7
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: 1972 SWB Build What started out to be an easy day of applying chassis saver for touch up ended up being 4 hours of grinding to remove the previous owners "work". But, it's all cleaned up now and finally ready for paint. I went ahead and removed the crossmember at the front leaf mounts. I am going to bolt this in for easy removable. I got to thinking, if I had to remove this crossmember with the bed on... what a nightmare! I am going to use it for a little extra rigidity. The frame, all of the crossmembers, brackets and do dads have been scuffed and are ready for paint. I ran out of time yesterday. Hopefully Wednesday I'll have some time to start painting. The pace of this project is getting comical now. That's how it goes I suppose. Attached Images

03-19-2018, 10:40 AM	#8
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: 1972 SWB Build Getting closer. The frame and loose parts are all top coated. I'm going to let them cure for a couple of days and start final assembly. This has got to be the longest project I've even done. I am a little embarrassed at how long it has taken to get this far. Unfortunately, baseball has started for one of my sons, so I fell like I'm going to have to double down and start working on it nights after the kids have gone to bed. Here is a YouTube update on the truck: https://youtu.be/fUetpeVKbpk Attached Images

04-04-2018, 09:17 AM	#9
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: 1972 SWB Build The rear frame is all bolted together and torqued. Started setting up the brakes on the rear end, but ran out of time. Everything went together smooth as silk. Just need to bolt the rear end back into the truck for the final time! Attached Images __________________ www.rustywrenches.com My 72 SWB build My YouTube channel

04-04-2018, 09:39 AM	#10
builtbyKane Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain home, AR Posts: 794	Re: 1972 SWB Build Sure is pretty. __________________ Project Double Tap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555901 69 Olive Verde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=734720

04-04-2018, 09:41 AM	#11
Jason7121 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Visalia California Posts: 891	Re: 1972 SWB Build Nice work looks great

04-05-2018, 09:33 AM	#13
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: 1972 SWB Build I uploaded the video of this part of the build. Check it out if you'd like https://youtu.be/qcyJy8Rrv5g __________________ www.rustywrenches.com My 72 SWB build My YouTube channel

04-05-2018, 10:39 AM	#14
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 1972 SWB Build Nice video! Clean and new parts are always fun. Looks very good. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

04-05-2018, 10:54 AM	#15
builtbyKane Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain home, AR Posts: 794	Re: 1972 SWB Build pictures and videos!!! I can't stay off the internet now. __________________ Project Double Tap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555901 69 Olive Verde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=734720

04-05-2018, 02:20 PM	#17
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 1972 SWB Build It's really looking nice now! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

04-09-2018, 11:03 AM	#19
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: 1972 SWB Build Spent a couple of hours assembling the rear suspension. I ran out of time, but am about 95% complete in the rear. I'm ready to move on to the front! __________________ www.rustywrenches.com My 72 SWB build My YouTube channel



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07-11-2018, 11:36 AM	#20
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: 1972 SWB Build Getting closer.... Attached Images __________________ www.rustywrenches.com My 72 SWB build My YouTube channel

07-17-2018, 12:31 AM	#22
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: 1972 SWB Build Very nice. Always a good feeling to get them off the lift and see the ride height.

04-09-2018, 11:29 AM	#23
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: 1972 SWB Build Nice work. You will like that Streetgrip kit. I drove Ridetech's blue/white truck Saturday and it was amazing. Made me seriously consider it for my driver other than I'd double the value of the truck. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

04-16-2018, 10:08 AM	#25
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: 1972 SWB Build I finally finished up the rear end conversion yesterday. Sitting on the ground was short lived as it's now back up on jack stands. I started tearing down the front end. All of the steering bits are out. Hopefully one night this week I can get back to the shop to remove all of the control arms etc. Attached Images __________________ www.rustywrenches.com My 72 SWB build My YouTube channel Last edited by beaterku; 04-17-2018 at 09:51 AM.

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