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**1971Stepside** · 01-12-2021, 01:45 PM

I love this truck! Have I said that before?

cornerstone · 01-12-2021, 08:38 PM

Awesome work on the passenger seat tracks man. Whoever gets the privilege of sitting in that seat better put that thing to use a whole bunch.

**ShortbedClayton** · 01-12-2021, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

Awesome work on the passenger seat tracks man. Whoever gets the privilege of sitting in that seat better put that thing to use a whole bunch.

Thank you. Yes the future Mrs. better enjoy them 👌🏻
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**ShortbedClayton** · 01-18-2021, 08:10 AM

Nothing exciting really to update the build with... got the rest of the crossmembers installed into the frame where I thought necessary. I mounted a 2wd automatic trans crossmember upside down after my double trans crossmember with skid plate. I flipped it upside down for driveshaft clearance. Next I tried to copy the crossmember between the rear spring hangers. Super happy with how that came out.. I bolted that in just about between the rear cab mounts. Trying to keep the underside looking factory. Coming out decent..
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**72 tigger** · 01-18-2021, 12:12 PM

Very impressive fabrication!

darguy · 01-24-2021, 06:48 PM

You have some mad fab skills, and a great shop space. I'm jelly!

Cheers,
D.

**ShortbedClayton** · 01-24-2021, 07:46 PM

Moved up to the motor compartment to tackle some things up front. First step was switching from a long water pump to a short water pump so I can use all the factory 1972 brackets. Took me a bit to figure out all the AC compressor brackets but I got everything bolted up and looking right. Still have to change the power steering pulley as this one is bent. I got one on the way. Nest step is to get some headers to fit up and hopefully clear my 4 speed Z bar linkage.
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**ShortbedClayton** · 01-24-2021, 07:56 PM

Had some BB headers laying around but they hit the frame everywhere so I spent about 2 hours online looking for some and reading others build threads about what they used. I settled for some hookers (520-2463) from jegs. First step was getting the pivot ball and Z bar working. Had to make a bracket to bolt onto the block and then tap a hole 2” back and thread the pivot ball into... headers came in this week so I was excited after work to bolt them on. Passenger side fell on. No dents in the pipes or grinding on the frame. Drivers side cleared the frame well but of course they hit the Z bar. So I guess I’m modifying the rear primary tube to clear it. After a couple hours and a piece of tubing from pep boys I got them clearing the linkage. Touched them up with some high temp paint for now but I thinking about wrapping them when the time for final instal comes.. I did grind the frame about a 1/4” at one spot simply to make final install easier..
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**ShortbedClayton** · 01-24-2021, 08:02 PM

Bolted up the new rad support and got my OEM fenders bolted on for mock up. Had to shim the cab up front to get the gaps tighter. Dropped in a used 4 core and a BB shroud to check clearances. Have to do some trimming on the shroud so it drops down about a 1/4”. The fan clears but I’d like some more gap on the bottom side. My trim order from Mar-k came in this week as well. Was super excited to get that stuff. Quality seems top notch and was packaged very well!
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**ShortbedClayton** · 01-24-2021, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by darguy

You have some mad fab skills, and a great shop space. I'm jelly!

Cheers,
D.

Thanks my friend! Appreciate the compliment. Yeah I’m definitely spoiled with the garage set up. Never really did sheet metal fab before this but I definitely dove in head first! I love it tho
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**ShortbedClayton** · 01-24-2021, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

I love this truck! Have I said that before?

I love it too. Thank you!
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**ShortbedClayton** · 01-28-2021, 06:36 PM

Dig out the old sidewinder winch I picked up last year and started to fab up some mounts. Rear frame mount and rear winch mount were still attached to the winch so I started there. I moved the winch as far back as possible to hopefully keep the bumper trimming at a minimum. Started with a 2.5” angle iron for the front. After some cutting and welding we have a front winch mount. Got a bumper out of the scrap pile to practice on the notch. After a few hours I got a notch I was happy with.. Now I can say 3 hooks are better than 2 😎
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**3757chevy** · 01-29-2021, 11:19 AM

Very nice.

**ShortbedClayton** · 02-08-2021, 11:54 AM

Started playing with some trim this past weekend! Been waiting a few years for mocking up some trim on a shortbed crew cab. Love the look so far!
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**1971Stepside** · 02-08-2021, 12:38 PM

I like the trim, but look at those new shoes!!

**ShortbedClayton** · 02-08-2021, 12:42 PM

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I like the trim, but look at those new shoes!!

Oh yeah I’ve had them for a few years now. Throw them on from time to time to look cool. I’ll use them for shows. I don’t quite know what I’ll run for daily driving
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Custom 68 · 02-08-2021, 03:31 PM

You are just scooting right along. It is coming together nicely.
Dave

**ShortbedClayton** · 02-15-2021, 12:46 PM

Got both the upper and lower trim shortened up for the third and fourth doors over the weekend..
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**3757chevy** · 02-15-2021, 05:34 PM

Looking real nice.

**ShortbedClayton** · 02-23-2021, 08:07 AM

Got all the trim holes drilled on the passenger side. Dry fit upper and lower trim and rolled the truck outside to stand back and see how straight the trim was... it was nice to take advantage of that white background as well. One pic is the factory 3rd door with my shortened trim installed. Pleased with its outcome. Onto the drivers side.
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**72gmguy** · 02-23-2021, 08:18 AM

Looks awesome. I really like this!

**1971Stepside** · 02-23-2021, 10:07 AM

You are clearly in over your head here. I think you need to stop while you are ahead and just sell me this project so I can then be in waaaay over my head! LOL This build is so cool and going to be amazing. Love the trim work. Keep it up and please post a pic every day or so

**ShortbedClayton** · 02-23-2021, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

You are clearly in over your head here. I think you need to stop while you are ahead and just sell me this project so I can then be in waaaay over my head! LOL This build is so cool and going to be amazing. Love the trim work. Keep it up and please post a pic every day or so

Thank you! I try to post something once a week! Build progress is been slow with the snow and cold.
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Bones72Super · 02-23-2021, 09:18 PM

Looks amazing Clayton! What a difference a little buffing makes on that old paint

**regan wilson** · 02-23-2021, 09:31 PM

That thing is awesome. I love diesel power but I'm glad to see a BBC in it.

01-12-2021, 01:45 PM	#101
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: 1972 Chevy Crew Cab “Denali” I love this truck! Have I said that before? __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

01-12-2021, 08:38 PM	#102
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: 1972 Chevy Crew Cab “Denali” Awesome work on the passenger seat tracks man. Whoever gets the privilege of sitting in that seat better put that thing to use a whole bunch. __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

01-18-2021, 08:10 AM	#104
ShortbedClayton Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 693	Nothing exciting really to update the build with... got the rest of the crossmembers installed into the frame where I thought necessary. I mounted a 2wd automatic trans crossmember upside down after my double trans crossmember with skid plate. I flipped it upside down for driveshaft clearance. Next I tried to copy the crossmember between the rear spring hangers. Super happy with how that came out.. I bolted that in just about between the rear cab mounts. Trying to keep the underside looking factory. Coming out decent.. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

01-18-2021, 12:12 PM	#105
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,238	Re: 1972 Chevy Crew Cab “Denali” Very impressive fabrication! __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

01-24-2021, 06:48 PM	#106
darguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Cortes Island, BC Posts: 16	Re: 1972 Chevy Crew Cab “Denali” You have some mad fab skills, and a great shop space. I'm jelly! Cheers, D. __________________ '72 K-20 Frankentruck '68 Beaumont Wagon '05 Chevy G2500 Camper "Tiki Van" '22 Honda CB500X Island-Hopper

01-24-2021, 07:46 PM	#107
ShortbedClayton Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 693	Moved up to the motor compartment to tackle some things up front. First step was switching from a long water pump to a short water pump so I can use all the factory 1972 brackets. Took me a bit to figure out all the AC compressor brackets but I got everything bolted up and looking right. Still have to change the power steering pulley as this one is bent. I got one on the way. Nest step is to get some headers to fit up and hopefully clear my 4 speed Z bar linkage. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

01-24-2021, 07:56 PM	#108
ShortbedClayton Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 693	Had some BB headers laying around but they hit the frame everywhere so I spent about 2 hours online looking for some and reading others build threads about what they used. I settled for some hookers (520-2463) from jegs. First step was getting the pivot ball and Z bar working. Had to make a bracket to bolt onto the block and then tap a hole 2” back and thread the pivot ball into... headers came in this week so I was excited after work to bolt them on. Passenger side fell on. No dents in the pipes or grinding on the frame. Drivers side cleared the frame well but of course they hit the Z bar. So I guess I’m modifying the rear primary tube to clear it. After a couple hours and a piece of tubing from pep boys I got them clearing the linkage. Touched them up with some high temp paint for now but I thinking about wrapping them when the time for final instal comes.. I did grind the frame about a 1/4” at one spot simply to make final install easier.. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

01-24-2021, 08:02 PM	#109
ShortbedClayton Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 693	Bolted up the new rad support and got my OEM fenders bolted on for mock up. Had to shim the cab up front to get the gaps tighter. Dropped in a used 4 core and a BB shroud to check clearances. Have to do some trimming on the shroud so it drops down about a 1/4”. The fan clears but I’d like some more gap on the bottom side. My trim order from Mar-k came in this week as well. Was super excited to get that stuff. Quality seems top notch and was packaged very well! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

01-28-2021, 06:36 PM	#112
ShortbedClayton Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 693	Dig out the old sidewinder winch I picked up last year and started to fab up some mounts. Rear frame mount and rear winch mount were still attached to the winch so I started there. I moved the winch as far back as possible to hopefully keep the bumper trimming at a minimum. Started with a 2.5” angle iron for the front. After some cutting and welding we have a front winch mount. Got a bumper out of the scrap pile to practice on the notch. After a few hours I got a notch I was happy with.. Now I can say 3 hooks are better than 2 😎 Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

01-29-2021, 11:19 AM	#113
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,025	Re: 1972 Chevy Crew Cab “Denali” Very nice. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

02-08-2021, 11:54 AM	#114
ShortbedClayton Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 693	Started playing with some trim this past weekend! Been waiting a few years for mocking up some trim on a shortbed crew cab. Love the look so far! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

02-08-2021, 12:38 PM	#115
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: 1972 Chevy Crew Cab “Denali” I like the trim, but look at those new shoes!! __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

02-08-2021, 03:31 PM	#117
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,937	Re: 1972 Chevy Crew Cab “Denali” You are just scooting right along. It is coming together nicely. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

02-15-2021, 12:46 PM	#118
ShortbedClayton Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 693	Got both the upper and lower trim shortened up for the third and fourth doors over the weekend.. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

02-15-2021, 05:34 PM	#119
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,025	Re: 1972 Chevy Crew Cab “Denali” Looking real nice. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE



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02-23-2021, 08:07 AM	#120
ShortbedClayton Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 693	Got all the trim holes drilled on the passenger side. Dry fit upper and lower trim and rolled the truck outside to stand back and see how straight the trim was... it was nice to take advantage of that white background as well. One pic is the factory 3rd door with my shortened trim installed. Pleased with its outcome. Onto the drivers side. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

02-23-2021, 08:18 AM	#121
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 821	Re: 1972 Chevy Crew Cab “Denali” Looks awesome. I really like this! __________________ Jeremy 1969 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1971 Blazer partial 2wd convert 1972 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1970 Blazer 4x4 w/ 2 1/2in lift and 33in tires w/4 wheel camper 1970 4x4 suburban w/ 6in lift and 35in tires 1968 Corvette convertible 1970 Malibu convertible 1959 Brookwood wagon 1972 International Scout ii

02-23-2021, 10:07 AM	#122
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: 1972 Chevy Crew Cab “Denali” You are clearly in over your head here. I think you need to stop while you are ahead and just sell me this project so I can then be in waaaay over my head! LOL This build is so cool and going to be amazing. Love the trim work. Keep it up and please post a pic every day or so __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

02-23-2021, 09:18 PM	#124
Bones72Super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 769	Re: 1972 Chevy Crew Cab “Denali” Looks amazing Clayton! What a difference a little buffing makes on that old paint __________________ WTB 71-72 Original paint Medium Red hood WTB 1972 Very nice original Parchment seat belt set

02-23-2021, 09:31 PM	#125
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: 1972 Chevy Crew Cab “Denali” That thing is awesome. I love diesel power but I'm glad to see a BBC in it. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

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