1972 Build thread.

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by PSYCHO_OUTLAW

crazy how clean your gargage is during this whole build... props to you sir!!!!

Lol, thanks buddy! I work hard on that.

It is an unspoken agreement with the wife. The last time I did something like this the kids tracked red dust from the aluminum polish into the house. It was like flour that gets into everything. I had just finished all of the hard wood floors in the house with some natural looking "fake hand scraped" 3/4" dark oak. When the red dust gets into all of the "natural cracks and knots" momma loses her friggin mind. I spent a day on my hands and knees with acetone and Q-tips getting the stuff out of the cracks. Never again.

Plus I just remodeled the garage summer 2016, paint, drywall and concrete floor refinish. It is my zen area. Here is a pick from when I was doing the jeep.

[simicrintz]

I like the contrast of the timing cover and now see that it is not a stand alone and that you have other parts the same color. Sounds very well thought out!

I have the T handle hold downs on mine (Block is red, valve covers are polished aluminum-I'd post pics but they always turn sideways for some reason!). Some old school throwbacks are good (for me!), but maybe that is because I am old!

Funny about your Dad and the BBC. I used to put SBC engines in my Datsun trucks without any frame or suspension upgrades; they didn't last long!

Really enjoy watching your progress; that is gonna be a beautiful rig!

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by simicrintz

I like the contrast of the timing cover and now see that it is not a stand alone and that you have other parts the same color. Sounds very well thought out!

I have the T handle hold downs on mine (Block is red, valve covers are polished aluminum-I'd post pics but they always turn sideways for some reason!). Some old school throwbacks are good (for me!), but maybe that is because I am old!

Funny about your Dad and the BBC. I used to put SBC engines in my Datsun trucks without any frame or suspension upgrades; they didn't last long!

Really enjoy watching your progress; that is gonna be a beautiful rig!

Thanks buddy!
That is the exact reason those T handle hold downs drive me nuts. I am a bit OCD. Post the pics, I gave up on the pics being right side up. Lol, you probably noticed.

The Datsun/sbc combo sounds like fun!

[simicrintz]

I have been able to keep them pretty straight (I will admit to suffering from OCD as well!) but have thought about how I will feel if they start to get crooked! I'll attach a few pics and just deal with the crooked nature as it appears you have as well....

Lots of power and low weight made the Datsun's a blast to drive. Built one as more of a street version (wide tires on back and skinny up front; it was the 80's after all!) and one as a lifted truck with 31's. Both were fun but the front ends and rear ends did not like the power or the weight!

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by simicrintz

I have been able to keep them pretty straight (I will admit to suffering from OCD as well!) but have thought about how I will feel if they start to get crooked! I'll attach a few pics and just deal with the crooked nature as it appears you have as well....

Lots of power and low weight made the Datsun's a blast to drive. Built one as more of a street version (wide tires on back and skinny up front; it was the 80's after all!) and one as a lifted truck with 31's. Both were fun but the front ends and rear ends did not like the power or the weight!

Looks amazing! I like the ram horns, I almost ran with those. Still might if these headers don't fit.
I bet the Datsun was like a mini dragster!! I knew a guy that had a 4wd chevy luv with a sbc in it... lol, it broke every time he drove it.
I read one of your posts on another thread, did you say you have a jeepster?
I was looking at a Jeepster bull nose basket case before I ran across my current project. I have no regrets, but I do like the Jeepsters.

[simicrintz]

Originally Posted by Spf79

Looks amazing! I like the ram horns, I almost ran with those. Still might if these headers don't fit.
I bet the Datsun was like a mini dragster!! I knew a guy that had a 4wd chevy luv with a sbc in it... lol, it broke every time he drove it.
I read one of your posts on another thread, did you say you have a jeepster?
I was looking at a Jeepster bull nose basket case before I ran across my current project. I have no regrets, but I do like the Jeepsters.

Thank you! The ram horns were ceramic coated so they should stay nice looking. I've ran headers before (have them on my Jeepster) but not sure they really add much so will stay with stock manifolds here.

Those little trucks were just not build for the weight or power or weight of the non stock engines But you're right; it was a blast to drive!

You are better off with the Blazer than a Jeepster, especially when it comes to parts. Then there is the "a bull nose isn't a real Jeepster" banter that you would have had to put up with if you had gone that route! They are cool rigs though; I'll attach a pic (probably crooked!) of mine (and if that is not allowed on the board, will a mod please remove or let me know?).

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by simicrintz

Thank you! The ram horns were ceramic coated so they should stay nice looking. I've ran headers before (have them on my Jeepster) but not sure they really add much so will stay with stock manifolds here.

Those little trucks were just not build for the weight or power or weight of the non stock engines But you're right; it was a blast to drive!

You are better off with the Blazer than a Jeepster, especially when it comes to parts. Then there is the "a bull nose isn't a real Jeepster" banter that you would have had to put up with if you had gone that route! They are cool rigs though; I'll attach a pic (probably crooked!) of mine (and if that is not allowed on the board, will a mod please remove or let me know?).

Your Jeepster is awesome!!!
I was not a huge fan of the bull nose, so I feel I lucked out picking up my blazer.

[simicrintz]

Originally Posted by Spf79

Your Jeepster is awesome!!!
I was not a huge fan of the bull nose, so I feel I lucked out picking up my blazer.

Thank you, sir! It is a fun little rig and I enjoy it. Some days the Blazer is fun to hop in to (Mama and I grabbed our 3 nieces and nephews the other night and took them in it to go look at Christmas lights) and other days the Jeepster is the right rig to grab (I like taking that out to the beach to grab lunch and run up and down the coastline).

In the end, I believe that you did better by grabbing the Blazer as well!

[bbrriiaann1973]

Do you any milky way bars left?

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by bbrriiaann1973

Do you any milky way bars left?

... no (sad face)
Box came with the rig, it made me laugh so I kept parts in it.

[bbrriiaann1973]

I thought that was funny

[Spf79]

Got some painting done today.

I had more time into the preparation of the garage with everything getting a drop cloth lol.

The motor recieved a nice coat of gloss black, and the gas tank got a nice coat of silver hammered metal.

[Spf79]

Evapo rust.

I can't say how impressed I am with this stuff. I am cleaning a ton of bolts and pieces that I want to reuse.

It did a great job on my door screws and ferrells, not to mention my floor vent brackets and arms.

I have been picking it up at harbor freight, $25 a gallon I think, and you can reuse it somewhat... pretty good bang for the buck.

The bolt "smoke ring" made me smile... not sure what came off of that bolt, but I am sure it was bad.

[DeadheadNM]

I second your endorsement of evaporust. And I have to confess, I ran out and bought sorting trays for my bolts. Thank you. Help me

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

I second your endorsement of evaporust. And I have to confess, I ran out and bought sorting trays for my bolts. Thank you. Help me

Yes!!! Sorting trays - hours of entertainment!!!
That is awesome!

Is it bad that I would rather sit in my garage and sort bolts on New Years eve than go out and visit with friends and family?

I think I have issues.

[simicrintz]

Looking good; did you settle on a valve cover?

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by simicrintz

Looking good; did you settle on a valve cover?

Probably the M/T's. I am not in a hurry to get them, I'm still simmering on the decision... just not 100% in yet. The old man keeps telling me the gloss black with chevy script is the way to go. I think that is why I am dragging this out... he keeps messing with me. I figure the next order from Summit or Jeggs will have valve covers.

Thanks for following along and checking in!

[Spf79]

I started fastening down the brake lines. I also got the gas tank fully situated and strapped in place.

I'm using small stainless clips with small button head #10 bolts and nylon nuts. The 73 style front cross member that allows for the sway bar makes fitting the lines a little bit of a chore.

Before and after... been a long road.

[Radiatta_71]

I may have to come see this front cross member! A '73+ sway bar is on my list.

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by Radiatta_71

I may have to come see this front cross member! A '73+ sway bar is on my list.

Let me know. I can take a bunch of pics as well if you like.

[Spf79]

Has anyone used Plasti Dip?
Any warnings or recommendations?

Clamps are getting dipped...
Happening this week as I start getting the fuel lines back together and cleaned up.

Watching Youtube makes me think the clamps will come out nice with the Plasti Dip coating.

Fingers crossed.

[DeadheadNM]

I used Plastidip to recoat the frame clips for the wiring harness and it worked well. I used bailing wire to lower the clips into the dip and suspend them for drying. Inline tube sells similar clips if I'm not mistaken.

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

I used Plastidip to recoat the frame clips for the wiring harness and it worked well. I used bailing wire to lower the clips into the dip and suspend them for drying. Inline tube sells similar clips if I'm not mistaken.

Excellent, thank you.

I saw those on inline tube's site. I have time, so I figured I might as well do the dip and save myself a little bit of money.

Good times!

[Spf79]

Interesting note.

When cleaning the original fuel lines tonight I found that these two lines are soldered together. Not sure if that is factory. Seemed odd.

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by best view

there is no cure for those issues pete is a doctor just ask him for a cure for this sickness

Originally Posted by Spf79

Interesting note.

When cleaning the original fuel lines tonight I found that these two lines are soldered together. Not sure if that is factory. Seemed odd.

Seems odd to me as well, but maybe the clamps didn't hold the fuel line in the proper alignment! You wouldn't want to solder after there was fuel in the lines, so my guess is, done at factory.

Let me know when you install the fuel gauge level transmitter, mine doesn't seem to lock in the right location. I have a fuel pump in the tank, and I'm worried that it won't hold 50 PSI