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swamp rat · 09-21-2010, 10:28 PM

All I did to mount the hinge was grind two small notches for the original hinge blots to sit. Nice and solid, no need to weld any for the hinge. I did need to bend the hinge slightly to get the lens to sit right.

The welds are ugly....I was having problems lol. The filler is mounted using a strap of 1/8 steel and then the strap is screwed to the bed. The filler "bucket" is just mounted to the filler, not screwed in at all, but it fits good and solid.

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Could you let me know what vehicle you got the doner parts from for the gas flip door, bucket and filler pipe? Thanks!

usmcchevy · 09-22-2010, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Could you let me know what vehicle you got the doner parts from for the gas flip door, bucket and filler pipe? Thanks!

Thanks

95ish chevy Blazer. The write up is here.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postid=599699

swamp rat · 09-22-2010, 03:54 AM

Thanks for the info!!

usmcchevy · 10-03-2010, 09:31 PM

Well some stuff has been going down around here

3/5 drop 1 and 1/2 coils cut off the front springs and 5" McCarthys rear springs with CPP track bar and SCOTI's OE shock relocation brackets. I need to get some smaller front tires, these are just what came with the rims. If anyone has a couple 235/60r15s laying around let me know.

Replaced these.

usmcchevy · 10-03-2010, 09:34 PM

Before:

After:

tantrumpipeline · 10-03-2010, 09:36 PM

cool, looking better all the time, any pics of the underside?

brn agn · 10-03-2010, 09:48 PM

I like it! The slots look good on the truck too!

VA72C10 · 10-03-2010, 09:48 PM

nice improvement!!!

fishingjred73 · 10-03-2010, 09:52 PM

O Yeah much better!

oldblue1968chevy · 10-03-2010, 10:01 PM

MUCH better, got the link to scottis shock relocators? Ive seen it but didnt save it

Truck looks GOOD

usmcchevy · 10-03-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

MUCH better, got the link to scottis shock relocators? Ive seen it but didnt save it

Truck looks GOOD

Sure do! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359399

I used a 4lb hammer and my poor little 4in bench vise to beat the lower brackets flat.

oldblue1968chevy · 10-03-2010, 10:35 PM

thanks! what shocks did you use? trac bar?

usmcchevy · 10-04-2010, 04:25 PM

Thanks Everyone!

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Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

cool, looking better all the time, any pics of the underside?

I'll have to get some tomorrow. Nothing special, still rusty, but I wanted it lowered for Crusin'

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

thanks! what shocks did you use? trac bar?

Still running the stock shocks all around. Rears actually feel great, front............. I've got some work to do

Track bar is a CPP Super track bar kit.

tantrumpipeline · 10-04-2010, 05:29 PM

I just want to see the mounts really, and cpp installed, good work on the build, driving it during the build would be the answer, shouldn't have started rippin mine apart, but the cab had to be swapped and it's not a daily, super jealous

chevyboy55 · 10-04-2010, 07:23 PM

Ben
I just sat & read 5 pages of your build thread. NICE WORK! looks a lot better sitting lower

I'm kinda partial to low though. keep it up. Mike

usmcchevy · 10-05-2010, 02:54 PM

Thanks guys. The reason I'm trying to get it to be a driving project is I already destroyed one of these trucks. I was 15 when I got my '70, blew up the motor and tore down the whole truck for restoration when I was 17. I ran out of time, space and money. I ended up selling it as a pile of parts when I was 22 when my dad was sick of looking at it.

Took the truck to CTC today. Need to do something with the choke, floods every time I try to start it when warm.

Heres the rear suspension pics.

bguild · 10-13-2010, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Nice progress, and props to Rowland for the offer.

Roland hooked me up as well.. He is the man.. Awesome guy.

usmcchevy · 10-18-2010, 01:13 PM

Yes he is!

No real noticeable progress.
I finally got it inspected today and got my hot start problem sorted out. Had two problems with the carb, choke was set wrong and it was full of crud AGAIN. Also got the parking brake working and cut 1" off of all the bump stops. It rides much better now.

**Roland** · 10-19-2010, 09:40 AM

Great job, Ben. I wish I were making the progress you are. Seems like everytime I start to move forward, I think, "...well, since I'm this far into it, I might as well take this apart and check it out." Still going backward after two years. But! It's still fun!

68 TT · 10-19-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Roland

Great job, Ben. I wish I were making the progress you are. Seems like everytime I start to move forward, I think, "...well, since I'm this far into it, I might as well take this apart and check it out." Still going backward after two years. But! It's still fun!

That is the hardest thing to resist when building a vehicle. It is so easy to get the "you might as well" disease and go off the deep end.

I had that problem really bad on my last Camaro. Original plan was to just replace all the age hardened body bushings & suspension bushings over one weekend then $60k and a year later I ended up with a completely rebuilt and restored car.

It turned out OK though because that car helped me get out of my bachelor pad and buy a house in a nice neighborhood where I wanted my children to grow up and go to school. No shop or garage to work in now but my girls are worth it.

bguild · 10-19-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Roland

Great job, Ben. I wish I were making the progress you are. Seems like everytime I start to move forward, I think, "...well, since I'm this far into it, I might as well take this apart and check it out." Still going backward after two years. But! It's still fun!

I actually had to take a step back from my project.. This is my 2nd project truck. The last one I had it torn down to a frame with no money to get it back together.. This one I have decided I am going to get it running driving for awhile and enjoy it for a few months before i tear it down to do the patch panels and air ride.. Its tough to not fall into that habit.

Great work on the truck

Pop's C-10 · 10-19-2010, 02:34 PM

nice work..i've always loved slots..

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-19-2010, 02:39 PM

Nice job! You've came a long way with this truck. Keep up the great work.

oldblue1968chevy · 10-19-2010, 07:26 PM

Love it man, keep at it!

mcbassin · 10-20-2010, 08:01 AM

Very nice progress!

09-21-2010, 10:28 PM	#101
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver All I did to mount the hinge was grind two small notches for the original hinge blots to sit. Nice and solid, no need to weld any for the hinge. I did need to bend the hinge slightly to get the lens to sit right. The welds are ugly....I was having problems lol. The filler is mounted using a strap of 1/8 steel and then the strap is screwed to the bed. The filler "bucket" is just mounted to the filler, not screwed in at all, but it fits good and solid. [/QUOTE] Could you let me know what vehicle you got the doner parts from for the gas flip door, bucket and filler pipe? Thanks! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

09-22-2010, 03:54 AM	#103
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks for the info!! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

10-03-2010, 09:31 PM	#104
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Well some stuff has been going down around here 3/5 drop 1 and 1/2 coils cut off the front springs and 5" McCarthys rear springs with CPP track bar and SCOTI's OE shock relocation brackets. I need to get some smaller front tires, these are just what came with the rims. If anyone has a couple 235/60r15s laying around let me know. Replaced these. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

10-03-2010, 09:34 PM	#105
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Before: After: __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

10-03-2010, 09:36 PM	#106
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver cool, looking better all the time, any pics of the underside? __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

10-03-2010, 09:48 PM	#107
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver I like it! The slots look good on the truck too! __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

10-03-2010, 09:48 PM	#108
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver nice improvement!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-03-2010, 09:52 PM	#109
fishingjred73 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: LOUISIANA Posts: 812	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver O Yeah much better! __________________ James '68 Stepside (ground up in progress) My 68 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...side-t956.html '81 SWB "Pap paw" (Driver) The 81 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...-swb-t960.html Member of www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/296290610747732/

10-03-2010, 10:01 PM	#110
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver MUCH better, got the link to scottis shock relocators? Ive seen it but didnt save it Truck looks GOOD __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-03-2010, 10:35 PM	#112
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver thanks! what shocks did you use? trac bar? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-04-2010, 05:29 PM	#114
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver I just want to see the mounts really, and cpp installed, good work on the build, driving it during the build would be the answer, shouldn't have started rippin mine apart, but the cab had to be swapped and it's not a daily, super jealous __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

10-04-2010, 07:23 PM	#115
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Ben I just sat & read 5 pages of your build thread. NICE WORK! looks a lot better sitting lower I'm kinda partial to low though. keep it up. Mike __________________ Great minds think alike,So do ours

10-05-2010, 02:54 PM	#116
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks guys. The reason I'm trying to get it to be a driving project is I already destroyed one of these trucks. I was 15 when I got my '70, blew up the motor and tore down the whole truck for restoration when I was 17. I ran out of time, space and money. I ended up selling it as a pile of parts when I was 22 when my dad was sick of looking at it. Took the truck to CTC today. Need to do something with the choke, floods every time I try to start it when warm. Heres the rear suspension pics. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index Last edited by usmcchevy; 10-06-2010 at 02:09 AM.

10-18-2010, 01:13 PM	#118
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Yes he is! No real noticeable progress. I finally got it inspected today and got my hot start problem sorted out. Had two problems with the carb, choke was set wrong and it was full of crud AGAIN. Also got the parking brake working and cut 1" off of all the bump stops. It rides much better now. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

10-19-2010, 09:40 AM	#119
Roland Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 134	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Great job, Ben. I wish I were making the progress you are. Seems like everytime I start to move forward, I think, "...well, since I'm this far into it, I might as well take this apart and check it out." Still going backward after two years. But! It's still fun!



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10-19-2010, 02:34 PM	#122
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver nice work..i've always loved slots..

10-19-2010, 02:39 PM	#123
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Nice job! You've came a long way with this truck. Keep up the great work. __________________ 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.*

10-19-2010, 07:26 PM	#124
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Love it man, keep at it! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-20-2010, 08:01 AM	#125
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Very nice progress! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

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