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TX72C10 · 03-08-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Beautiful truck.

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Originally Posted by OC 72

This is gonna be one sweet truck! Nice job! Can't wait to see more. With an LS3 wow!!

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

geez....have i been under a rock ??? missed this until now ...WOW !! NICE JOB

Thanks. It has been a lot of fun sourcing all the parts and figuring out what I wanted to do.

LakeAnna · 03-08-2012, 08:05 PM

Wow, It all looks awesome. Keeping my eyes posted on this!

jtp67-72 · 03-08-2012, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

geez....have i been under a rock ??? missed this until now ...WOW !! NICE JOB

That's what I was thinkin........love that repositioned compressor .....makes it symmetrical.........jim

TX72C10 · 03-18-2012, 12:42 PM

We got color!

The color is GM Victory Red PPG #4154

TX72C10 · 03-18-2012, 12:46 PM

And now the cab gets taken for interior. Twin City Upholstery will be doing the interior with black leather. http://www.twincityupholstery.com/ABOUT%20TCU.html

**67cheby** · 03-18-2012, 01:03 PM

Beautiful
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Last_Paladin · 03-18-2012, 02:26 PM

Nice build. How well does the console follow the contours of the dash? This is something I want to buy.

trkfrk · 03-18-2012, 04:01 PM

I love the color choice!!! Nice work...

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-19-2012, 12:38 PM

Good choice on color..

TX72C10 · 03-19-2012, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Last_Paladin

Nice build. How well does the console follow the contours of the dash? This is something I want to buy.

It was nice but we still did some modifications for the shifter, arm rest, etc.

Last_Paladin · 03-19-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TX72C10

It was nice but we still did some modifications for the shifter, arm rest, etc.

Did you do the sheetmetal work or did it come that way?

TX72C10 · 03-19-2012, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Last_Paladin

Did you do the sheetmetal work or did it come that way?

We did sheetmetal work for more support for the shifter. Go to http://www.classictruckconsoles.com/...etoverhead.htm What you see is what you get.

Last_Paladin · 03-19-2012, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TX72C10

We did sheetmetal work for more support for the shifter. Go to http://www.classictruckconsoles.com/...etoverhead.htm What you see is what you get.

I like the height of the work you did. His seems a bit low.

Granted, I am running a Lokar shifter on my 4L80E, so I don't need the support. Just want a better arm rest

Thanks again for the info.

smokinstang70 · 03-19-2012, 07:20 PM

Awesome build....

What do you think of the magnaflow kit? Any idea what it will sound like?

Keep it up man!
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TX72C10 · 03-19-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by smokinstang70

Awesome build....

What do you think of the magnaflow kit? Any idea what it will sound like?

Keep it up man!
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We were really pleased with the Magnaflow kit. We had to do a few mods for the air ride suspension but other than that it was nice. It should sound pretty sweet!

C6 Magnaflow exhaust LS3 - YouTube

shenk10 · 03-20-2012, 08:29 AM

I have an '82 but plan on using the procar rally seats and making a center console like yours with a shifter. How are you attaching the center console, I'm trying to figure out how to attach it and what to make it out of. Also could you show how the shifter hooks up, I have a 4l70e but I think it should be about the same, just trying to get some ideas. Thanks for any help. Your truck is going to be awesome.

TX72C10 · 03-20-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by shenk10

I have an '82 but plan on using the procar rally seats and making a center console like yours with a shifter. How are you attaching the center console, I'm trying to figure out how to attach it and what to make it out of. Also could you show how the shifter hooks up, I have a 4l70e but I think it should be about the same, just trying to get some ideas. Thanks for any help. Your truck is going to be awesome.

We used Dzus fastners to attached the console. I don't have any pictures of the shifter hookup but when we go back together I will take some and post.

TX72C10 · 03-20-2012, 03:35 PM

While the cab is at the interior shop Rick's guys are putting the chassis together.

**67cheby** · 03-20-2012, 03:43 PM

beautiful

butternut1972 · 03-20-2012, 06:04 PM

Very nice. Got any pics of the old race cars?

Chris92 · 03-20-2012, 08:03 PM

It looks amazing!

Chris

TX72C10 · 03-20-2012, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by butternut1972

Very nice. Got any pics of the old race cars?

This is the first race car I built during high school in the late 70's. I bought it for $650 and did most of the build myself at night in my Dad's shop after work. The car ran low 11's in the quarter and mid 9's on nitrous. This picture is taken at the AHRA Nationals in San Antonio, TX.

TX72C10 · 03-20-2012, 09:41 PM

This is the first car Rick at RJ Race Cars build for me and my partner. It was a 1986 Pontiac Trans AM IHRA Pro Modified car that we changed over and started running IHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock with. I always had a passion for Pro Stock and still do.

butternut1972 · 03-20-2012, 10:01 PM

Very cool pics. I love the pro stock cars. Thanks for sharing the pics.
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TX72C10 · 03-20-2012, 10:06 PM

This is the second car Rick at RJ Race Cars built for me and my partner. It is a 1992 Lumina IHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock car. The last year I drove in 1993 it ran 7.0s at 200 in the 1/4.

03-08-2012, 08:05 PM	#77
LakeAnna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 599	Re: 1972 LS3 C10 build Wow, It all looks awesome. Keeping my eyes posted on this! __________________ Chris *72 RESTO* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501870

03-18-2012, 12:42 PM	#79
TX72C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 92	Re: 1972 LS3 C10 build We got color! The color is GM Victory Red PPG #4154 Attached Images __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492290

03-18-2012, 12:46 PM	#80
TX72C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 92	Re: 1972 LS3 C10 build And now the cab gets taken for interior. Twin City Upholstery will be doing the interior with black leather. http://www.twincityupholstery.com/ABOUT%20TCU.html Attached Images __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492290

03-18-2012, 01:03 PM	#81
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 1972 LS3 C10 build Beautiful Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-18-2012, 02:26 PM	#82
Last_Paladin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beverly, MA Posts: 474	Re: 1972 LS3 C10 build Nice build. How well does the console follow the contours of the dash? This is something I want to buy.

03-18-2012, 04:01 PM	#83
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: 1972 LS3 C10 build I love the color choice!!! Nice work... __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

03-19-2012, 12:38 PM	#84
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: 1972 LS3 C10 build Good choice on color.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-19-2012, 07:20 PM	#89
smokinstang70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 505	Re: 1972 LS3 C10 build Awesome build.... What do you think of the magnaflow kit? Any idea what it will sound like? Keep it up man! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Love Affair" Build Thread

03-20-2012, 08:29 AM	#91
shenk10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Park, PA Posts: 312	Re: 1972 LS3 C10 build I have an '82 but plan on using the procar rally seats and making a center console like yours with a shifter. How are you attaching the center console, I'm trying to figure out how to attach it and what to make it out of. Also could you show how the shifter hooks up, I have a 4l70e but I think it should be about the same, just trying to get some ideas. Thanks for any help. Your truck is going to be awesome. __________________ Jordan 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer, 6" Lift, 35x13.5R15, 6.0/6L80E/NP205 1982 Chevy C10 SWB, 2006 LS2/4l70e In progress.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=439860

03-20-2012, 03:35 PM	#93
TX72C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 92	Re: 1972 LS3 C10 build While the cab is at the interior shop Rick's guys are putting the chassis together. Attached Images __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492290

03-20-2012, 03:43 PM	#94
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 1972 LS3 C10 build beautiful __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-20-2012, 06:04 PM	#95
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: 1972 LS3 C10 build Very nice. Got any pics of the old race cars? __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD

03-20-2012, 08:03 PM	#96
Chris92 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: oklahoma Posts: 113	Re: 1972 LS3 C10 build It looks amazing! Chris

03-20-2012, 09:41 PM	#98
TX72C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 92	Re: 1972 LS3 C10 build This is the first car Rick at RJ Race Cars build for me and my partner. It was a 1986 Pontiac Trans AM IHRA Pro Modified car that we changed over and started running IHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock with. I always had a passion for Pro Stock and still do. Attached Images __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492290

03-20-2012, 10:01 PM	#99
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: 1972 LS3 C10 build Very cool pics. I love the pro stock cars. Thanks for sharing the pics. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD



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03-20-2012, 10:06 PM	#100
TX72C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 92	Re: 1972 LS3 C10 build This is the second car Rick at RJ Race Cars built for me and my partner. It is a 1992 Lumina IHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock car. The last year I drove in 1993 it ran 7.0s at 200 in the 1/4. Attached Images __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492290

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