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ChevyDude · 04-29-2007, 09:16 AM

Beautiful Truck SactoJim!!! Great job!!! Love the pic of you driving too!

**Yukon Jack** · 04-30-2007, 12:40 PM

Outstanding truck for sure - love the fan setup! Those rims are sweet - 17" would be fine but I'd stick with that look if it were me.

**Yukon Jack** · 04-30-2007, 12:41 PM

BTW - awesome video clip!

tavenner13 · 04-30-2007, 12:55 PM

:happy:

itsmike2k · 05-31-2007, 03:51 PM

So how do those rear breaks work for you? Did you use the 3" steel hat or the aluminum hat? The price seems right thats for sure... Looks great though..

itsmike2k · 06-01-2007, 02:12 PM

Sounds good, i think i'll try the kit... Progress is looking great!!!

lvscott · 06-04-2007, 12:27 PM

SactoJim your truck is sweet. Can you tell me what headers you are running (looks like Doug Thorley?) and do they hang down below the frame. if so by how much. Thanks.

*mattsz* · 06-04-2007, 01:02 PM

What did you do with the top trim? I need it for my truck

**SactoJim** · 06-04-2007, 03:29 PM

lvscott - They are Doug Thorleys and I've had em for about 13 yrs. They did hang a bit low when I put em on. I heated them up and used a floor jack to get the collectors closer to the frame. I have to be carefull, but they aren't too bad. Right out of the box with truck at it's current height, I think they would be more of a problem.

mattsz - sorry, but I tossed em quite awhile ago....they were pretty beat up.

itsmike2k · 06-04-2007, 03:42 PM

Hey what sway bar did you use?

**SactoJim** · 06-04-2007, 03:50 PM

itsmike2k - I've had that sway bar since like 92!! Bought it from a company in Oregon called SoLo Suspensions. I don't think they are around any longer. Made a huge difference...think it's 1.25" and I had to make some new mounts at the frame because it cracked one of the old ones!

67ChevyRedneck · 06-04-2007, 03:51 PM

The truck is looking great!

I hope you can help me with something. My core support does NOT have the hole for the A/C lines (and the vintage air directions have no dimensions for where it should be, their instructions assume it's there

) anyway, could you give me some dimensions from a body line to the center of the hole, something like I've shown? I don't think it needs to be perfect, but close would be nice

Also, any idea what size hole I need to drill for the grommet to fit?

Thanks so much for any help. The grill is on my truck, so I'll have to drill from the backside.

**SactoJim** · 06-04-2007, 05:42 PM

I'm at work, so it's a little difficult to get too detailed. centerline of the hole is 5" (horizontal) from the radiator opening and 12" (vertical) directly down from the top of the radiator support (almost in line with the bend at the top of the support). I measure my grommet at 1.5" so I would drill a 1.25" dia. hole.

67ChevyRedneck · 06-05-2007, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SactoJim

I'm at work, so it's a little difficult to get too detailed. centerline of the hole is 5" (horizontal) from the radiator opening and 12" (vertical) directly down from the top of the radiator support (almost in line with the bend at the top of the support). I measure my grommet at 1.5" so I would drill a 1.25" dia. hole.

Awesome! Thanks

Did you have to drill yours too?

**SactoJim** · 06-05-2007, 10:54 AM

No prob!

Mine (hole) was already there (truck had factory air).

Let me know how your's works....I'm sure you will have it up and running before me!

68GMC454 · 06-15-2007, 12:54 PM

man your truck looks sweet..nice video to..personaly i would stay with the rims you got..they look great. but to each their own...your making a really great truck...
billy

corn · 08-28-2007, 09:41 PM

Not sure if I missed it above, but what gears & converter stall are you running. I watched your video about 10 times! Sweet truck!

Keep the coke bottles!!!!

**SactoJim** · 08-29-2007, 12:20 AM

3.73 gears and about 2000 stall on converter.

Motor makes a ton of low end torque so I don't need much stall, which works great cuz cruz RPM is a little above stall RPM.

Thanks!

corn · 08-29-2007, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SactoJim

3.73 gears and about 2000 stall on converter.

Motor makes a ton of low end torque so I don't need much stall, which works great cuz cruz RPM is a little above stall RPM.

Thanks!

Thanks for the info. It sounds like it turns on REAL nice. Glad to see you arent afraid to "mash" it...

**SactoJim** · 08-29-2007, 02:12 AM

These have been posted before, but wanted to add to my build thread.

Haven't done a whole lot lately except continue struggling to put the front glass in. First a buddy and I tried it then I had a glass guy come out and he failed, then another glass guy that was out changing glass in one of the company vehicles gave it a shot and bent one of the mldgs trying. So then I found the factory stuff, worked some dings out of it and polished it up and my boss and I gave it a shot and ALMOST made it until....CRACK!!!...SON OF A B.......! Cracked the glass at one of the upper corners.

......and it's been 8 fricken weeks since I ordered my "not so American" racing wheels and it could be another 2 weeks or so!! I wish they would hurry up and get here cuz having to wait this long has got my rethinking my choice.

patience.

The last pic is the wheels I have on order (photoshopped).

**Shock_Me** · 08-29-2007, 06:31 AM

Hey Sacto,
Great job! I've been watching your progress, and I love that truck. Hope you get that windshield in soon, it sounds like a real pain to deal with. Is it the trim in the rubber that's giving you grief? I know there are two different sizes and two different rubbers available. Something about the groove depth in the rubber I think.
Great choice on the rims. You won't be dissapointed. It's a racey look. Mine took a little over 8 weeks to get here too. Say...those red calipers look familiar,

Cheers,
Pete

**SactoJim** · 08-29-2007, 11:19 AM

Thanks Pete,

Yeah, I stole the wheels off your brother's truck...couldn't help myself and I will return them soon!!

I do have the correct molding and rubber (checked and rechecked), but the aftermarket stainless had a little bit different curvature than the factory piece.

The leg that extends into the rubber is a tad deeper on the factory molding as well and seems to hold the rubber in better during install....either way it's been a HUGE pain in the @ss!! Now I gotta buy another piece of glass and talk about being "gun shy" during the next install attempt.

They say it's not the destination, but the journey that counts!......after 6 years, I'm getting a little tire of the "journey"!!! LOL!

**Shock_Me** · 08-29-2007, 12:07 PM

A pain in the "glass" for sure...groan.
What about sourcing a nice original set of stainless? I want to change my rubber out soon, and replace with the stainless version. Now I'm a little spooked! Where did you get your rubber and stainless at? I have an original set of stainless I might use, but it's not perfect. A little dent here and there

Cheers
Pete

**SactoJim** · 08-29-2007, 12:34 PM

Got both trim and rubber from the Car & Truck Shop. My Factory mldg had some dings in it as well, so I thought I would try and fix em. Basically I just tapped out the dents so that they were "high spots" and sanded them down just like I was cutting and rubbing out a vehicle. Ended with 3000 grit and finished with a metal polish....they actually turned out very nice.

If you can make the factory pieces work, that's the way to go. The little bit they fit better seems to make a big difference.

The reason my glass broke during install had nothing to do with the quality of the rubber or stainless.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-02-2007, 06:06 PM

One very nicely built truck congrats..

04-29-2007, 09:16 AM	#1
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread Beautiful Truck SactoJim!!! Great job!!! Love the pic of you driving too! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 04-29-2007 at 09:16 AM.

04-30-2007, 12:40 PM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread Outstanding truck for sure - love the fan setup! Those rims are sweet - 17" would be fine but I'd stick with that look if it were me. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-30-2007, 12:41 PM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread BTW - awesome video clip! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-30-2007, 12:55 PM	#4
tavenner13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 559	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread :happy:

05-31-2007, 03:51 PM	#5
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 225	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread So how do those rear breaks work for you? Did you use the 3" steel hat or the aluminum hat? The price seems right thats for sure... Looks great though.. __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750

06-01-2007, 02:12 PM	#6
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 225	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread Sounds good, i think i'll try the kit... Progress is looking great!!! __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750

06-04-2007, 12:27 PM	#7
lvscott Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 84	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread SactoJim your truck is sweet. Can you tell me what headers you are running (looks like Doug Thorley?) and do they hang down below the frame. if so by how much. Thanks.

06-04-2007, 01:02 PM	#8
mattsz Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Henry County KY Posts: 125	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread What did you do with the top trim? I need it for my truck

06-04-2007, 03:29 PM	#9
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread lvscott - They are Doug Thorleys and I've had em for about 13 yrs. They did hang a bit low when I put em on. I heated them up and used a floor jack to get the collectors closer to the frame. I have to be carefull, but they aren't too bad. Right out of the box with truck at it's current height, I think they would be more of a problem. mattsz - sorry, but I tossed em quite awhile ago....they were pretty beat up. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

06-04-2007, 03:42 PM	#10
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 225	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread Hey what sway bar did you use? __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750

06-04-2007, 03:50 PM	#11
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread itsmike2k - I've had that sway bar since like 92!! Bought it from a company in Oregon called SoLo Suspensions. I don't think they are around any longer. Made a huge difference...think it's 1.25" and I had to make some new mounts at the frame because it cracked one of the old ones! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread Last edited by SactoJim; 06-04-2007 at 03:50 PM.

06-04-2007, 03:51 PM	#12
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread The truck is looking great! I hope you can help me with something. My core support does NOT have the hole for the A/C lines (and the vintage air directions have no dimensions for where it should be, their instructions assume it's there ) anyway, could you give me some dimensions from a body line to the center of the hole, something like I've shown? I don't think it needs to be perfect, but close would be nice Also, any idea what size hole I need to drill for the grommet to fit? Thanks so much for any help. The grill is on my truck, so I'll have to drill from the backside. Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 06-04-2007 at 03:52 PM.

06-04-2007, 05:42 PM	#13
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread I'm at work, so it's a little difficult to get too detailed. centerline of the hole is 5" (horizontal) from the radiator opening and 12" (vertical) directly down from the top of the radiator support (almost in line with the bend at the top of the support). I measure my grommet at 1.5" so I would drill a 1.25" dia. hole. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

06-05-2007, 10:54 AM	#15
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread No prob! Mine (hole) was already there (truck had factory air). Let me know how your's works....I'm sure you will have it up and running before me! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

06-15-2007, 12:54 PM	#16
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread man your truck looks sweet..nice video to..personaly i would stay with the rims you got..they look great. but to each their own...your making a really great truck... billy __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.



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08-28-2007, 09:41 PM	#17
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread Not sure if I missed it above, but what gears & converter stall are you running. I watched your video about 10 times! Sweet truck! Keep the coke bottles!!!!

08-29-2007, 12:20 AM	#18
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread 3.73 gears and about 2000 stall on converter. Motor makes a ton of low end torque so I don't need much stall, which works great cuz cruz RPM is a little above stall RPM. Thanks! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

08-29-2007, 02:12 AM	#20
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread These have been posted before, but wanted to add to my build thread. Haven't done a whole lot lately except continue struggling to put the front glass in. First a buddy and I tried it then I had a glass guy come out and he failed, then another glass guy that was out changing glass in one of the company vehicles gave it a shot and bent one of the mldgs trying. So then I found the factory stuff, worked some dings out of it and polished it up and my boss and I gave it a shot and ALMOST made it until....CRACK!!!...SON OF A B.......! Cracked the glass at one of the upper corners. ......and it's been 8 fricken weeks since I ordered my "not so American" racing wheels and it could be another 2 weeks or so!! I wish they would hurry up and get here cuz having to wait this long has got my rethinking my choice. patience. The last pic is the wheels I have on order (photoshopped). __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread Last edited by SactoJim; 10-04-2007 at 05:29 PM.

08-29-2007, 06:31 AM	#21
Shock_Me Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 585	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread Hey Sacto, Great job! I've been watching your progress, and I love that truck. Hope you get that windshield in soon, it sounds like a real pain to deal with. Is it the trim in the rubber that's giving you grief? I know there are two different sizes and two different rubbers available. Something about the groove depth in the rubber I think. Great choice on the rims. You won't be dissapointed. It's a racey look. Mine took a little over 8 weeks to get here too. Say...those red calipers look familiar, Cheers, Pete

08-29-2007, 11:19 AM	#22
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread Thanks Pete, Yeah, I stole the wheels off your brother's truck...couldn't help myself and I will return them soon!! I do have the correct molding and rubber (checked and rechecked), but the aftermarket stainless had a little bit different curvature than the factory piece. The leg that extends into the rubber is a tad deeper on the factory molding as well and seems to hold the rubber in better during install....either way it's been a HUGE pain in the @ss!! Now I gotta buy another piece of glass and talk about being "gun shy" during the next install attempt. They say it's not the destination, but the journey that counts!......after 6 years, I'm getting a little tire of the "journey"!!! LOL! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

08-29-2007, 12:07 PM	#23
Shock_Me Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 585	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread A pain in the "glass" for sure...groan. What about sourcing a nice original set of stainless? I want to change my rubber out soon, and replace with the stainless version. Now I'm a little spooked! Where did you get your rubber and stainless at? I have an original set of stainless I might use, but it's not perfect. A little dent here and there Cheers Pete

08-29-2007, 12:34 PM	#24
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread Got both trim and rubber from the Car & Truck Shop. My Factory mldg had some dings in it as well, so I thought I would try and fix em. Basically I just tapped out the dents so that they were "high spots" and sanded them down just like I was cutting and rubbing out a vehicle. Ended with 3000 grit and finished with a metal polish....they actually turned out very nice. If you can make the factory pieces work, that's the way to go. The little bit they fit better seems to make a big difference. The reason my glass broke during install had nothing to do with the quality of the rubber or stainless. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

09-02-2007, 06:06 PM	#25
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