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Hottrucks · 03-15-2010, 08:37 AM

I have one of those wrenchs!!! but I dont need the rubber glove I tough it out without them???

funny how much time the little things take....

handsomerob · 03-15-2010, 08:55 PM

Well sent the truck out to the Welders today and got the Ladder bars finish welded. They had it done in about an hour and a half.

*highperf4x4* · 03-15-2010, 10:12 PM

That looks great!

handsomerob · 03-18-2010, 07:17 PM

well didn't get much done today, but I did modify the shifter linkage. Here are a few pics.

original location:

Modifications:

Finished product:

Jacfourteen · 04-01-2010, 01:26 AM

What ever happened with this? Is it terrorizing the streets yet?

handsomerob · 04-02-2010, 11:10 AM

Sorry for the delay in posting but I've been busy and a little under the weather lately, But I figured I could throw up a few more pics. I had a chance to install the accessories, put in new engine mounts, install the new master/booster, Starter, etc. I installed a Vaccuum pump for the master but don't have a pic, and I also install an electric fuel pump but don't have a pic either.

But here are some pics I do have.

QKENUF4U · 04-02-2010, 11:24 AM

gettin close to firen that monster up !!!!

capev86 · 04-02-2010, 11:59 AM

that is a beautiful truck with no outward cosmetic changes......total sleeper. it says on the options list that it has the custom camper equipment. what pieces did your truck come with (i see small mirrors). if i went to the trouble of putting a huge motor like that in a truck, it would be for SERIOUS towing duty as i would rarely have the chance to use all that power in any other venue. thankfully you have a 3.54 gear and overdrive...i don't want to imagine the amount of high octane gas you will be burning through in that truck. i am putting an 87 octane friendly 406sbc in my 72 burb. do you have the factory tach and vac gauges to go in or are you going with an aftermarket cluster?

handsomerob · 04-02-2010, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capev86

thankfully you have a 3.54 gear and overdrive...i don't want to imagine the amount of high octane gas you will be burning through in that truck. i am putting an 87 octane friendly 406sbc in my 72 burb. do you have the factory tach and vac gauges to go in or are you going with an aftermarket cluster?

Well actually we are switching the gearing to 3.73 with a detroit locker, and we are keeping the factory guages, using a Cable X system to maintain the stock speedo with the Hydramatic (4L85E)

The Driveshaft was just ordered on Friday, going with a single 4" Aluminum driveshaft, I will need to modify the hanger crosser to clear the new shaft, not by much, but slightly modified.

I'll try to get more pics up as things go.

I have a huge order comming from LMC and Summit, I'm still anxiously awaiting my Tranny controller from GM, no ETA on that part yet.

I'll keep you all posted.

handsomerob · 04-07-2010, 06:10 PM

Well I got some more pieces to the puzzle, here are some pics:

Hottrucks · 04-07-2010, 09:16 PM

I see you went with an electric fan can you clue us in on that?? I just my mounts today for my swap hope to be chasing you down the road soon too!!

handsomerob · 04-07-2010, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hottrucks

I see you went with an electric fan can you clue us in on that?? I just my mounts today for my swap hope to be chasing you down the road soon too!!

The electric fan is actually from LMC, it has a thermostat that can be manually set and has the typical heat probe (torpedo) that goes into the hot side of the rad.

I'm hoping that the one 15" fan offset to the hot side of the rad will be enough to cool this monster.

Hottrucks · 04-07-2010, 09:23 PM

kool I'm going to need to do something myself keep me posted

handsomerob · 04-08-2010, 07:51 PM

Well got a few more parts in today, did some more work, here are just a few pics of the new parts.

Hottrucks · 04-08-2010, 09:00 PM

Yummy!!!!!! I love Eaton!!

handsomerob · 04-08-2010, 09:32 PM

Yeah big bad Detroit Locker, gotta send out the axle blanks I got to get them machined to fit.

Got all that stuff from Randy's Ring & Pinion

Great service.

handsomerob · 04-13-2010, 07:19 PM

Well been doin some more work on the '72 and things are going well, here are a few more pics.

Tranny Cooler installed

Locker

Pinion

Fuel Pump and Filter

Vaccuum Pump

C20-67_N_MO · 04-13-2010, 07:29 PM

Looking good!

Can't wait to see a video of it firing up!!

**Yukon Jack** · 04-14-2010, 05:43 PM

Very impressive - gonna be an incredible ride!

Quackaddict · 04-14-2010, 05:54 PM

Very Cool.

Where did you get the brake booster and if I can ask how much (if you don't want to say you can pm me as well), mine needs replacing.

handsomerob · 04-14-2010, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quackaddict

Very Cool.

Where did you get the brake booster and if I can ask how much (if you don't want to say you can pm me as well), mine needs replacing.

Booster/Master combo was from LMC and I believe it was like $299.99

handsomerob · 04-14-2010, 06:34 PM

Well did some more work today, got the metering valve all prettied up. Then I took a look behind the dash . . . it wasn't a pretty sight.

Metering Valve

Cluster Damage

Cluster Repair

Cable X system

Front of cluster

handsomerob · 04-14-2010, 09:07 PM

Well as you can see I have gotten into the "scarey" part of this project

I say "scarey" as most people find electrical a nightmare. I however am well versed and have no issue with this, However, I was wondering if anyone has a wiring schematic for a 72 C20 as over the last 38 years there have been a few hack jobs etc. I want to streamline the wiring down to the necessities. I have a lot more wiries to bring in thanks to the tranny controller etc.

So if anyone has a shematic for a 72 C20 I would be greatful to have a copy.

Thanks in advance.

*highperf4x4* · 04-14-2010, 09:51 PM

Edit: Bandwidth Restored.

*highperf4x4* · 04-14-2010, 09:53 PM

Let me know when you save those to your hard drive or if they're not what you need so I can remove them from the post.

03-15-2010, 08:37 AM	#76
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: 572 update I have one of those wrenchs!!! but I dont need the rubber glove I tough it out without them??? funny how much time the little things take....

03-15-2010, 08:55 PM	#77
handsomerob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wawa, Ontario Posts: 106	Re: 572 update Well sent the truck out to the Welders today and got the Ladder bars finish welded. They had it done in about an hour and a half.

03-15-2010, 10:12 PM	#78
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: 572 update That looks great!

03-18-2010, 07:17 PM	#79
handsomerob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wawa, Ontario Posts: 106	Re: 572 update well didn't get much done today, but I did modify the shifter linkage. Here are a few pics. original location: Modifications: Finished product:

04-01-2010, 01:26 AM	#80
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: 572 update What ever happened with this? Is it terrorizing the streets yet? __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

04-02-2010, 11:10 AM	#81
handsomerob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wawa, Ontario Posts: 106	Re: 572 update Sorry for the delay in posting but I've been busy and a little under the weather lately, But I figured I could throw up a few more pics. I had a chance to install the accessories, put in new engine mounts, install the new master/booster, Starter, etc. I installed a Vaccuum pump for the master but don't have a pic, and I also install an electric fuel pump but don't have a pic either. But here are some pics I do have.

04-02-2010, 11:24 AM	#82
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: 572 update gettin close to firen that monster up !!!!

04-02-2010, 11:59 AM	#83
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: 572 update that is a beautiful truck with no outward cosmetic changes......total sleeper. it says on the options list that it has the custom camper equipment. what pieces did your truck come with (i see small mirrors). if i went to the trouble of putting a huge motor like that in a truck, it would be for SERIOUS towing duty as i would rarely have the chance to use all that power in any other venue. thankfully you have a 3.54 gear and overdrive...i don't want to imagine the amount of high octane gas you will be burning through in that truck. i am putting an 87 octane friendly 406sbc in my 72 burb. do you have the factory tach and vac gauges to go in or are you going with an aftermarket cluster?

04-07-2010, 06:10 PM	#85
handsomerob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wawa, Ontario Posts: 106	Re: 572 update Well I got some more pieces to the puzzle, here are some pics:

04-07-2010, 09:16 PM	#86
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: 572 update I see you went with an electric fan can you clue us in on that?? I just my mounts today for my swap hope to be chasing you down the road soon too!! __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

04-07-2010, 09:23 PM	#88
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: 572 update kool I'm going to need to do something myself keep me posted __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

04-08-2010, 07:51 PM	#89
handsomerob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wawa, Ontario Posts: 106	Re: 572 update Well got a few more parts in today, did some more work, here are just a few pics of the new parts.

04-08-2010, 09:00 PM	#90
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: 572 update Yummy!!!!!! I love Eaton!!

04-08-2010, 09:32 PM	#91
handsomerob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wawa, Ontario Posts: 106	Re: 572 update Yeah big bad Detroit Locker, gotta send out the axle blanks I got to get them machined to fit. Got all that stuff from Randy's Ring & Pinion Great service.

04-13-2010, 07:19 PM	#92
handsomerob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wawa, Ontario Posts: 106	Re: 572 update Well been doin some more work on the '72 and things are going well, here are a few more pics. Tranny Cooler installed Locker Pinion Fuel Pump and Filter Vaccuum Pump



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04-13-2010, 07:29 PM	#93
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: 572 update Looking good! Can't wait to see a video of it firing up!! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

04-14-2010, 05:43 PM	#94
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: 572 update Very impressive - gonna be an incredible ride! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-14-2010, 05:54 PM	#95
Quackaddict "Hooked on Quack" Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Midlothian,TX Posts: 154	Re: 572 update Very Cool. Where did you get the brake booster and if I can ask how much (if you don't want to say you can pm me as well), mine needs replacing.

04-14-2010, 06:34 PM	#97
handsomerob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wawa, Ontario Posts: 106	Re: 572 update Well did some more work today, got the metering valve all prettied up. Then I took a look behind the dash . . . it wasn't a pretty sight. Metering Valve Cluster Damage Cluster Repair Cable X system Front of cluster

04-14-2010, 09:07 PM	#98
handsomerob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wawa, Ontario Posts: 106	Re: 572 update Well as you can see I have gotten into the "scarey" part of this project I say "scarey" as most people find electrical a nightmare. I however am well versed and have no issue with this, However, I was wondering if anyone has a wiring schematic for a 72 C20 as over the last 38 years there have been a few hack jobs etc. I want to streamline the wiring down to the necessities. I have a lot more wiries to bring in thanks to the tranny controller etc. So if anyone has a shematic for a 72 C20 I would be greatful to have a copy. Thanks in advance. Last edited by handsomerob; 04-14-2010 at 09:07 PM.

04-14-2010, 09:51 PM	#99
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: 572 update Edit: Bandwidth Restored. Last edited by highperf4x4; 04-14-2010 at 10:57 PM.

04-14-2010, 09:53 PM	#100
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: 572 update Let me know when you save those to your hard drive or if they're not what you need so I can remove them from the post.

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