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**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..

RyanG · 05-31-2007, 04:36 PM

Outstanding job. I love it.

kawahawk · 05-31-2007, 04:56 PM

I like it a lot!

**SactoJim** · 06-01-2007, 12:57 AM

Thanks All!!

itsmike2k - So far the brakes seem fine though I don't have the vacuum hooked up yet or is the the truck street ready, but, as the pic shows below, I'm pretty lucky to have a HUGE area to play and work the bugs out. During the weekends and after work the entire parking lot is just about empty.....I'm quickly ridding the old back tires on this thing of all that nasty unwanted "tread"!

I'm located where the Red arrow is.

If you're willing to do a little welding, I would recommend the Speedway kit. OH, and I'm using steel hats.

**SactoJim** · 06-01-2007, 01:06 AM

(This is a copy of my previous post, but just wanted to add it to my build thread)

Progress continues....Vintage Air and ReWire.

Vintage air is partially installed and no major hickups yet with the exception of having to modify the rear mounting brackets and one of the condensor brackets as well. I also decided to paint the firewall and fan cover to match the truck. Got a good deal on it last year up at Hot August Nights...seems it was around $750 (without compressor and bracket).

This wiring thing is VERY time consuming. The harness is an EZ Wiring kit and is working out just fine......haven't burnt anything up yet!! I only paid $125 for it at a swap meet a year back or so. All exterior lighting is functional and it actually starts with the key now!

One regret I have is not filling all the holes in the firewall.....gonna have quite a few left that I will have to plug....anyone have any good ideas on attractive ways to plug em?

**SactoJim** · 06-01-2007, 01:07 AM

Some more or wiring.

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!

71tahoe · 06-15-2007, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SactoJim

...also, where's the best place to get lower door panels and kick panels that have carpet on them (black loop). The previous owner cut some big ugly holes in the doors!!!

Thanks for the compliments guys!

Maybe map pockets from the same upholstery as the seats.

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

04-30-2007, 12:41 PM	#76
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	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	#77
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05-31-2007, 03:51 PM	#78
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	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

05-31-2007, 04:36 PM	#79
RyanG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 180	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread Outstanding job. I love it.

05-31-2007, 04:56 PM	#80
kawahawk Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa Posts: 41	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread I like it a lot! __________________ '72 Cheyenne K-10 LWB '05 Jeep Wrangler Willy's Edition '07 Victory Vegas '99 Subaru Legacy SUS

06-01-2007, 12:57 AM	#81
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread Thanks All!! itsmike2k - So far the brakes seem fine though I don't have the vacuum hooked up yet or is the the truck street ready, but, as the pic shows below, I'm pretty lucky to have a HUGE area to play and work the bugs out. During the weekends and after work the entire parking lot is just about empty.....I'm quickly ridding the old back tires on this thing of all that nasty unwanted "tread"! I'm located where the Red arrow is. If you're willing to do a little welding, I would recommend the Speedway kit. OH, and I'm using steel hats. Attached Images __________________ 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; 06-01-2007 at 12:59 AM.

06-01-2007, 01:06 AM	#82
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread (This is a copy of my previous post, but just wanted to add it to my build thread) Progress continues....Vintage Air and ReWire. Vintage air is partially installed and no major hickups yet with the exception of having to modify the rear mounting brackets and one of the condensor brackets as well. I also decided to paint the firewall and fan cover to match the truck. Got a good deal on it last year up at Hot August Nights...seems it was around $750 (without compressor and bracket). This wiring thing is VERY time consuming. The harness is an EZ Wiring kit and is working out just fine......haven't burnt anything up yet!! I only paid $125 for it at a swap meet a year back or so. All exterior lighting is functional and it actually starts with the key now! One regret I have is not filling all the holes in the firewall.....gonna have quite a few left that I will have to plug....anyone have any good ideas on attractive ways to plug em? Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

06-01-2007, 01:07 AM	#83
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread Some more or wiring. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

06-01-2007, 02:12 PM	#84
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	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	#85
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	#86
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	#87
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	#88
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	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	#89
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	#90
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.



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06-04-2007, 05:42 PM	#91
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	#93
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	#95
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.

08-28-2007, 09:41 PM	#96
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	#97
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	#99
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	#100
Shock_Me Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 591	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

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