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Drewbee · 11-23-2012, 11:32 AM

This is one sweet build. Maybe I missed it, what is the current height and tire combo on the truck right now?

**rgreathouse** · 11-23-2012, 07:06 PM

Front suspension is superlift heavy duty 6" leafs, offroad design hd shackles with greasable bolts, bilstien 5125 10" travel shocks. Rear is 6" pro comp 52" leafs, diy 4x usdr shackles, bilstien 5125 12" travel shocks. Crossover steering kit was ordered today and will be installed shortly!

Wheels and tires are 20x12 xd diesels wrapped in 33/12.50/20 nitto mud grapplers. Lookong for a set of. 33 13.50 20 mickey thompsom atz
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**rgreathouse** · 12-06-2012, 05:28 PM

Crossover steering came in.

new 2wd power steering box and pitman

crossover steering arm installed with arp studs

1.5" Dom bent drag link with 1 ton chevy TRE's all welded up waiting for some paint.

AllenMC10 · 12-06-2012, 07:32 PM

I feel your pain with them dang Pittman arms, on mine I took a factory 4x4 Pittman arm, and heated it up til it was red hot, and then put a long pipe on it, and bent both ends of it at 50 degree bends or so.. And it works fine, but I'm runnin factory steerin on my rig.. So it's probably different.. Looks good with the bed on er! That things freakin smooth man, lookin good!(:
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Daaaanz67 · 12-17-2012, 12:06 AM

Rgreathouse just wanted to say hi from a fellow swap enthusiast. I usually cruise the 2wd section but something has been pulling me to the 4x4 section. Really love your swap and nice fab work. I actually live below you in Ione and have recently finished ls conversion on my 69 2wd. Been thinking about a future 4x4 build with ls until I saw this build got my wheels turning. Also would love to meet you and maybe see this project in person. I'm usually messing around in my buddies shop at the old Jackson ford dealership now sterling automotive and my name is Dan. This is my truck if you ever see it in the county hope you don't mind posting on your thread just excited to know another enthusiast is in the county.

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orange 69 · 12-17-2012, 12:43 AM

Awesome build!
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msgross · 12-17-2012, 01:10 AM

cool build

**rgreathouse** · 12-17-2012, 02:54 AM

Dan your truck looks beautiful, id love to see it in person! Dont recognize it from the county but ill keep my eyes out... My truck has been in the county its whole life! Its at our shop off 88 and clinton, your welcome to check it out and id like to see yours and do some bs'n.
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Daaaanz67 · 12-17-2012, 11:46 AM

Funny thing my truck was bought in placerviile and spent its whole life in the county actually owned by Don Howard the superior court judge. I'll pm you for an address maybe after the holidays I'll come by thanks.
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Drewbee · 01-07-2013, 09:10 PM

Hey got another question about the lift springs....did you have to do anything for the extra weight of the cummins?

**rgreathouse** · 01-07-2013, 09:16 PM

I have superlift hd springs... Superlift rates them for a heavier load on front suspension from added weight of big bumpers, winches or in my case a cummins. Someone correct me if i am wrong but I believe the difference in weight between a sbc and a 12v cummins is around 400Lbs.
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**Dieselwrencher** · 01-07-2013, 10:17 PM

A 5.9 is roughly 1050lbs with no fluids, a/c and alt. I haven't had any issues with rough country or skyjacker springs in conversion trucks.

By the way, nice work on your cross over steering.

72BlckButy · 01-07-2013, 11:07 PM

Love this build... nice work!

Drewbee · 01-08-2013, 02:27 AM

Yeah it gives me something to strive toward. You're definitely setting the bar high for some of us, but that's what makes a great truck!

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-09-2013, 06:55 PM

One thing I am wondering about your steering set up is: Why do you have the pitman arm clocked at that angle instead of straight back to get even ratio right to left? The only thing I can think of is you're trying to add to the length of travel for turning to the right?

wild4wheels · 01-10-2013, 01:14 AM

Love the build! Very cool seeing you build your dream truck. You asked for inputso - not much I would change- I could TOTALLY rock out in that thing the way it sits but I agree with you- could come down just a touch- maybe a couple inches. Dig the wheel / tire combo

**rgreathouse** · 01-26-2013, 11:31 AM

Pitman arm is only clocked because that pic is before i cut and welded the steering arm... Nice catch tho!

Now that holidays have passed hopefully I can get goin on this thing again! Havent touched it since thanksgiving! The last mont or so I have spent my truck money on guns and ammo with everything goin on, in stocked up there and ready to get somewhere with the truck.

Plans from here will be replace lower tie rods with dom tube and welded bungs with new ends, rebuild king pins since when I took the cap of i found a cracked bushing, order new hubs and install, run brake lines and exhaust then start this thing! I will drive it for my birthday in august!
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**gerfunken** · 01-26-2013, 12:01 PM

Truck looks great. I'm to watch the rest of the build...

**rgreathouse** · 03-05-2013, 01:44 AM

Update coming soon! Received lower tie rods & dom, ORD braided brake lines, king pin bushings, ORD 1" body lift, materials to make intake manifold, brake booster/master, and still waiting on exhaust components. Hopefully get photos soon.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-05-2013, 06:28 PM

Keep at it man! It's going to be a beast shortly!

charlieo · 03-06-2013, 10:14 PM

Beautiful truck I like white. Looks like the build I've been working on for years now . Mine is a 1970 short wide 4x4 mounted on a 74 blazer frame. I sectioned the bed 9" so it would fit the rear. I used a 4bt/nv4500 combo in mine. Starts right up, plenty of power, I like it. I'll try and post a pic sometime .

**rgreathouse** · 03-19-2013, 11:17 AM

Get some pics up! Id love to see it!
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chevyboy73 · 06-12-2013, 03:06 PM

any updates on this beast?

**rgreathouse** · 06-14-2013, 11:36 PM

Small update of what I've been working on... I have been very busy lately with life...I recently got engaged and will be getting married in October and We bought a new house that closes in mid July, But I've still been spending time on the chevy!

I did not have an engine crossmember so that has been a project, A friend of mine got a CNC plasma table so we cut out plates and made this! I cannot take credit for welds they were done by my good friend who is a welder.

VA72C10 · 06-14-2013, 11:52 PM

That's cool!

11-23-2012, 11:32 AM	#76
Drewbee Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Villa Rica, GA Posts: 330	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons This is one sweet build. Maybe I missed it, what is the current height and tire combo on the truck right now?

11-23-2012, 07:06 PM	#77
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Front suspension is superlift heavy duty 6" leafs, offroad design hd shackles with greasable bolts, bilstien 5125 10" travel shocks. Rear is 6" pro comp 52" leafs, diy 4x usdr shackles, bilstien 5125 12" travel shocks. Crossover steering kit was ordered today and will be installed shortly! Wheels and tires are 20x12 xd diesels wrapped in 33/12.50/20 nitto mud grapplers. Lookong for a set of. 33 13.50 20 mickey thompsom atz Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

12-06-2012, 05:28 PM	#78
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Crossover steering came in. new 2wd power steering box and pitman crossover steering arm installed with arp studs 1.5" Dom bent drag link with 1 ton chevy TRE's all welded up waiting for some paint. __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

12-06-2012, 07:32 PM	#79
AllenMC10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Brandenburg, KY Posts: 25	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons I feel your pain with them dang Pittman arms, on mine I took a factory 4x4 Pittman arm, and heated it up til it was red hot, and then put a long pipe on it, and bent both ends of it at 50 degree bends or so.. And it works fine, but I'm runnin factory steerin on my rig.. So it's probably different.. Looks good with the bed on er! That things freakin smooth man, lookin good!(: Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Chevy Short Bed 4x4 4-speed 350 Factory A/C, Factory Tach, Factory cab lights, 2 inch lift, 32 inch Courser MT's,

12-17-2012, 12:06 AM	#80
Daaaanz67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 857	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Rgreathouse just wanted to say hi from a fellow swap enthusiast. I usually cruise the 2wd section but something has been pulling me to the 4x4 section. Really love your swap and nice fab work. I actually live below you in Ione and have recently finished ls conversion on my 69 2wd. Been thinking about a future 4x4 build with ls until I saw this build got my wheels turning. Also would love to meet you and maybe see this project in person. I'm usually messing around in my buddies shop at the old Jackson ford dealership now sterling automotive and my name is Dan. This is my truck if you ever see it in the county hope you don't mind posting on your thread just excited to know another enthusiast is in the county. Posted via Mobile Device

12-17-2012, 12:43 AM	#81
orange 69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Benton Arkansas Posts: 129	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Awesome build! Subscribed __________________ Thanks Joe Hester

12-17-2012, 01:10 AM	#82
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons cool build __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

12-17-2012, 02:54 AM	#83
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Dan your truck looks beautiful, id love to see it in person! Dont recognize it from the county but ill keep my eyes out... My truck has been in the county its whole life! Its at our shop off 88 and clinton, your welcome to check it out and id like to see yours and do some bs'n. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

12-17-2012, 11:46 AM	#84
Daaaanz67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 857	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Funny thing my truck was bought in placerviile and spent its whole life in the county actually owned by Don Howard the superior court judge. I'll pm you for an address maybe after the holidays I'll come by thanks. Posted via Mobile Device

01-07-2013, 09:10 PM	#85
Drewbee Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Villa Rica, GA Posts: 330	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Hey got another question about the lift springs....did you have to do anything for the extra weight of the cummins?

01-07-2013, 09:16 PM	#86
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons I have superlift hd springs... Superlift rates them for a heavier load on front suspension from added weight of big bumpers, winches or in my case a cummins. Someone correct me if i am wrong but I believe the difference in weight between a sbc and a 12v cummins is around 400Lbs. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

01-07-2013, 10:17 PM	#87
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons A 5.9 is roughly 1050lbs with no fluids, a/c and alt. I haven't had any issues with rough country or skyjacker springs in conversion trucks. By the way, nice work on your cross over steering. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 01-07-2013 at 11:09 PM.

01-07-2013, 11:07 PM	#88
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Love this build... nice work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-08-2013, 02:27 AM	#89
Drewbee Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Villa Rica, GA Posts: 330	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Yeah it gives me something to strive toward. You're definitely setting the bar high for some of us, but that's what makes a great truck!

01-09-2013, 06:55 PM	#90
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons One thing I am wondering about your steering set up is: Why do you have the pitman arm clocked at that angle instead of straight back to get even ratio right to left? The only thing I can think of is you're trying to add to the length of travel for turning to the right? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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01-10-2013, 01:14 AM	#91
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Love the build! Very cool seeing you build your dream truck. You asked for inputso - not much I would change- I could TOTALLY rock out in that thing the way it sits but I agree with you- could come down just a touch- maybe a couple inches. Dig the wheel / tire combo __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

01-26-2013, 11:31 AM	#92
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Pitman arm is only clocked because that pic is before i cut and welded the steering arm... Nice catch tho! Now that holidays have passed hopefully I can get goin on this thing again! Havent touched it since thanksgiving! The last mont or so I have spent my truck money on guns and ammo with everything goin on, in stocked up there and ready to get somewhere with the truck. Plans from here will be replace lower tie rods with dom tube and welded bungs with new ends, rebuild king pins since when I took the cap of i found a cracked bushing, order new hubs and install, run brake lines and exhaust then start this thing! I will drive it for my birthday in august! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

01-26-2013, 12:01 PM	#93
gerfunken Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 490	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Truck looks great. I'm to watch the rest of the build... __________________ -Scott 1972 Chevy K20 Picture Gallery Build Thread 1930 Chevy AD Picture Gallery 1929 Ford Model-A Picture Gallery 1975 Triumph TR-6 Picture Gallery

03-05-2013, 01:44 AM	#94
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Update coming soon! Received lower tie rods & dom, ORD braided brake lines, king pin bushings, ORD 1" body lift, materials to make intake manifold, brake booster/master, and still waiting on exhaust components. Hopefully get photos soon. __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

03-05-2013, 06:28 PM	#95
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Keep at it man! It's going to be a beast shortly! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-06-2013, 10:14 PM	#96
charlieo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: sw Posts: 341	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Beautiful truck I like white. Looks like the build I've been working on for years now . Mine is a 1970 short wide 4x4 mounted on a 74 blazer frame. I sectioned the bed 9" so it would fit the rear. I used a 4bt/nv4500 combo in mine. Starts right up, plenty of power, I like it. I'll try and post a pic sometime .

03-19-2013, 11:17 AM	#97
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Get some pics up! Id love to see it! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

06-12-2013, 03:06 PM	#98
chevyboy73 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sun Prairie, WI Posts: 131	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons any updates on this beast? __________________ 2011 Silverado ECSB LT 2000 Silverado RCSB 2WD super bad habit of not owning a vehicle for a long time

06-14-2013, 11:36 PM	#99
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Small update of what I've been working on... I have been very busy lately with life...I recently got engaged and will be getting married in October and We bought a new house that closes in mid July, But I've still been spending time on the chevy! I did not have an engine crossmember so that has been a project, A friend of mine got a CNC plasma table so we cut out plates and made this! I cannot take credit for welds they were done by my good friend who is a welder. __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

06-14-2013, 11:52 PM	#100
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons That's cool! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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