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03-15-2020, 11:23 AM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
I sold a couple of NOS in the box warn winch bumpers last year and still have a used one and a few belleview winches if you are interested..they look pretty cool on these trucks
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03-15-2020, 04:11 PM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
That Warn bumper does look good on there. It's even on the right color truck!
I still think I am going to spend the money on some custom work. I can get the winch tucked between the frame a little better and not have it stick out so far in the front. Plus I can have a back bumper to match. |
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03-25-2020, 11:05 AM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
Personally, I like the Warn bumper best, but the custom one you have designed is cool also. I think the only modification I would make is the size of the pipe. I'd want it a bit larger diameter. It'll look nice having a matching set.
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04-01-2020, 12:37 AM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
I decided to swap the Edelbrock 1406 carb from my C20 onto this truck today. The Quadrajet on it (sitting over a decade) did not run well and was hard to start because the choke wasn't working right. I figured at least it would eliminate the carburetor as a problem. It starts easily and idles decent with the Edelbrock. I need to set the timing again and hook up the vacuum advance to see if it still has the backfire issue.
It felt good to wrench today and make progress. Sometimes it seems like I throw money and parts at this project and it still sits in the driveway and doesn't move. Today cost nothing and my truck runs better. |
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04-01-2020, 07:17 PM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
Checked the timing today, and it still backfires when you hook up the vacuum advance. I think there is something wrong with the distributor. Timing is 12 at idle (750rpm), but the timing goes wild when you give it any gas and it backfires out of the exhaust.
I ordered an Edelbrock 1906 carburetor today too. I just have to decide which truck will get which carb. |
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04-05-2020, 10:33 AM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
Nothing better to do during this stay-at-home pandemic, so I rebuilt the Quadrajet that was on this thing. I was surprised to find that it was actually pretty clean inside. I think it was rebuilt before at some point. Should I throw this on there and see how it runs? I'll probably just go with the 1906 that I ordered and save this in a box.
I'm fairly certain that the cheap Speedmaster distributor that I bought from Jegs is junk, and is the cause of the timing problems. I ordered a Summit Blueprint HEI, which is the same part that my C20 has. |
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04-08-2020, 07:28 PM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
So I couldn't get the Quadrajet to start. Oh well, not like I was expecting greatness from my rebuild. I installed the new Summit HEI and Edelbrock 1906, and it was running smooth in no time. What a difference!
Today's lesson: Do not buy a Speedmaster distributor no matter how cheap it is. Link to video: https://youtu.be/dexU3mqCg50 |
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04-11-2020, 01:30 PM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
Sent in registration paperwork today. I hope to have this truck on the road soon!
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04-11-2020, 01:44 PM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
I hope DMV hurries up.....
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04-15-2020, 04:03 PM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
Old and moldy got a bath today!
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04-16-2020, 07:46 PM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
Lumber rack and tool box are back on.
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04-27-2020, 01:46 PM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
A friend gave me this grill. It looks way better even with the outer grill all bent up. Now I need a
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04-27-2020, 02:34 PM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
I love this truck. Would love to find one like this, but in MO it would have so much rust it wouldn't be worth it.
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04-27-2020, 05:43 PM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
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05-03-2020, 09:06 PM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
If you ask your Chevy truck friends if they have a grille for your 4x4 project and you end up with all this, then you have good Chevy truck friends. The extra parts I don't use will go to someone that needs them. Parts karma. Thanks John and Nathan!
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05-04-2020, 08:57 AM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
Looks great, such nice guys to help ya out.
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05-04-2020, 05:48 PM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
Switched out the grille today for the broken one and one of the better outers. The inner needed a little super glue, but it suits this truck better than the nice one.
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05-04-2020, 08:38 PM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
Looks great! I need a driver grille shell & bowtie for mine....
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05-05-2020, 07:46 PM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
Plates and tags! Super excited now that this truck has current licensing and insurance. I need some bumpers!
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05-05-2020, 09:27 PM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
congratulations on the tags and plates. I would be tempted to drive it without bumpers....lol
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05-06-2020, 11:33 AM
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05-06-2020, 01:56 PM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
First trip to the gas station.
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05-06-2020, 03:33 PM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
Yaaaahhhh!!....congrats on it's maiden voyage.
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05-06-2020, 04:06 PM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
Cheers. May it be the first of many.
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05-06-2020, 11:18 PM
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Re: '72 Cheyenne K10
You've made just the right fixes and repairs to this truck. Hats off to a job well done! Enjoy it!
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