1972 Chevy Pickup Project.

[thetucks]

Originally Posted by jmking9

Wow, what a build. And only about 45 minutes away from me! What color red is that? I'm also eager to see what you do on the cowl panel to tie the two-tone together. It's looking great!

The color is gm victory red. The cowl will be all white except for the 2 outer edges and they will be red.

And thats cool your so close. if your in the area give me a hollar and stop by sometime.

[thetucks]

Well i havnt had a lot of time to work on the truck too much the past week but I have got a little done. I blended the tahoe and the truck radiator supports togather, I installed my power windows and power locks, my door glass with new tracks and new window vent assemblies. I also got the steering colum, brake system, pedals, etc. installed in the truck. I love the power windows and the power locks. they are super fast. I should have the hood back in the next couple of days so I can see how far off my fenders, and front support are. Also test fit the front end with the old grille just to see how it fits. I didnt want to scratch up the new grille just yet.

[Jason7121]

Great progress looks awesome. What power window and locks did you install?

[billybob750]

Man, this thing is looking killer! Where did you order your replacement body panels from, and how happy are you with the fitment? I am wanting to convert my 70 to a 67-68 front end.

[thetucks]

Originally Posted by billybob750

Man, this thing is looking killer! Where did you order your replacement body panels from, and how happy are you with the fitment? I am wanting to convert my 70 to a 67-68 front end.

Thanks billybob. I ordered all my panels from LMC truck. They were pretty good but there where some spots here and there that had to be worked but not too much.

[thetucks]

Ok ive had my new door seals setting in the box for a couple months now waiting to put them on. I got them out today and went to install them. They suck big time. I have to slam the doors really hard to get the doors to shut. That was not going to work. Then I remembered reading on here a while back about the seals taking forever to break in and that the dodge dakota seals work really well. So....I made a trip to the u-pull salvage yard today and found myself a set of door seals from a 95 dodge dakota. They look exactly like the new ones i have but they are really soft. and you dont have to glue them on they are push on. I also pickup up a couple door rubber grommets to run my power window and door lock wiring in. I had to try the door seals right away. and success.... they were 3 inches too long so I cut off the excess. The doors shut now without having to slam them.

The next thing is I need some advice. I took off my tahoe exhaust and put on stainless short headers and was planning on installing true duel exhast with glass packs. the question is : I dont know what to do about the 2nd oxygen sensor. It is suppose to be after the cats, but if i run new exhaust I wont have any cats. so.......should I just put the factory exhaust back on with the stock muffler? I was really hoping for a little more sound but I dont want it to be extremly loud. Im open for any input. thanks in advance.

[Jason7121]

You can leave the rear 02 sensors out and either remove wiring to them or tape off inside the loom. Your ecm will need to be reflashed to delete the rear o2 sensors. The rear ones monitor cat converter function and won't effect how it runs. I deleted rear o2 sensors on mine and had ecm reflashed.

[thetucks]

Originally Posted by Jason7121

You can leave the rear 02 sensors out and either remove wiring to them or tape off inside the loom. Your ecm will need to be reflashed to delete the rear o2 sensors. The rear ones monitor cat converter function and won't effect how it runs. I deleted rear o2 sensors on mine and had ecm reflashed.

where do you have the ecm flashed?? cost?? thanks

[Jason7121]

I sent my ecm to a guy on eBay and was around $75 . He was super helpful and can tune for gear ratio cold air intake electric fans etc. Here's a picture of his eBay info.

[thetucks]

Originally Posted by Jason7121

I sent my ecm to a guy on eBay and was around $75 . He was super helpful and can tune for gear ratio cold air intake electric fans etc. Here's a picture of his eBay info.

thanks. I wonder if there is anyone here locally.

[rsgt]

Originally Posted by thetucks

thanks. I wonder if there is anyone here locally.

Here is a place that is an hour and a half from you. http://www.lsx-harness.com/contact.html

[thetucks]

Originally Posted by rsgt

Here is a place that is an hour and a half from you. http://www.lsx-harness.com/contact.html

thanks rsgt. Ill give them a call.

[thetucks]

Originally Posted by rsgt

Here is a place that is an hour and a half from you. http://www.lsx-harness.com/contact.html

Thanks for finding those guys for me rsgt. I just got off the phone with them and they are going to get me all fixed up.

[rsgt]

Originally Posted by thetucks

Thanks for finding those guys for me rsgt. I just got off the phone with them and they are going to get me all fixed up.

I am glad it worked out.

[Jason7121]

Glad you were able to find a local place now you can run true dual exhaust with no cats.

[Jason7121]

The ecm would have to be reflashed first to delete anti theft passlock system for it to start unless you are using all the stuff from the donor like the body control module steering column etc. Just a thought you may have that all worked out already.

[thetucks]

Originally Posted by Jason7121

The ecm would have to be reflashed first to delete anti theft passlock system for it to start unless you are using all the stuff from the donor like the body control module steering column etc. Just a thought you may have that all worked out already.

yes sir I am using using all of it from the tahoe. Im going to make sure it all works before I get the ecm reflashed.

[Jason7121]

That's awesome!

[thetucks]

happy thanks giving everyone.... Got a lot of work done on the truck today. Got the new grille, insert, headlights, etc. installed. Got the new rear bumper brackets made and installed and got the fuel filler installed. I also go the trailer hitch installed. And oh yeah I got her started today......She sounds sweet.

[Jason7121]

Wow looks good. Bet it was nice hearing it run for the first time.

[Jason7121]

You could take the bulb out of the cluster for the air bag light and for the factory stereo if it came out of the same vehicle everything else did it should work without being locked.

[thetucks]

Originally Posted by Jason7121

You could take the bulb out of the cluster for the air bag light and for the factory stereo if it came out of the same vehicle everything else did it should work without being locked.

The radio that was in the tahoe was damaged. I purchased a replacement like new to put in.

[thetucks]

The front bumper and inner fenders are installed. The airbox and overflow are mounted.

[Jason7121]

If radio is locked dealer can program it. I do it at work for people who replace the radio themselves. Truck looks great with grille and bumper on.

[thetucks]

Originally Posted by Jason7121

If radio is locked dealer can program it. I do it at work for people who replace the radio themselves. Truck looks great with grille and bumper on.

I wonder what they are going to say when I pull up in a 72 chevy and say reprogram my radio please?