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**SactoJim** · 08-29-2007, 11:19 AM

Thanks Pete,

Yeah, I stole the wheels off your brother's truck...couldn't help myself and I will return them soon!!

I do have the correct molding and rubber (checked and rechecked), but the aftermarket stainless had a little bit different curvature than the factory piece.

The leg that extends into the rubber is a tad deeper on the factory molding as well and seems to hold the rubber in better during install....either way it's been a HUGE pain in the @ss!! Now I gotta buy another piece of glass and talk about being "gun shy" during the next install attempt.

They say it's not the destination, but the journey that counts!......after 6 years, I'm getting a little tire of the "journey"!!! LOL!

**Shock_Me** · 08-29-2007, 12:07 PM

A pain in the "glass" for sure...groan.
What about sourcing a nice original set of stainless? I want to change my rubber out soon, and replace with the stainless version. Now I'm a little spooked! Where did you get your rubber and stainless at? I have an original set of stainless I might use, but it's not perfect. A little dent here and there

Cheers
Pete

**SactoJim** · 08-29-2007, 12:34 PM

Got both trim and rubber from the Car & Truck Shop. My Factory mldg had some dings in it as well, so I thought I would try and fix em. Basically I just tapped out the dents so that they were "high spots" and sanded them down just like I was cutting and rubbing out a vehicle. Ended with 3000 grit and finished with a metal polish....they actually turned out very nice.

If you can make the factory pieces work, that's the way to go. The little bit they fit better seems to make a big difference.

The reason my glass broke during install had nothing to do with the quality of the rubber or stainless.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-02-2007, 06:06 PM

One very nicely built truck congrats..

chevy72blu · 09-20-2007, 09:00 AM

wow... Perfect.

Mine will be that nice, one day.

chevy72blu · 09-20-2007, 09:00 AM

wow... Perfect.

Mine will be that nice, one day.

**SactoJim** · 09-20-2007, 11:14 AM

GLASS UPDATE.....

....Well after 5 install attempts (2 from "glass guys"), one screwed up molding, and one broken NEW window, I finally got my front window in!

I ended up using the original factory stainless trim....just had to remove some dings and polish it up. The little bit it fit better just made the install easier.

earl87gta · 10-08-2007, 04:07 AM

I dont know how I missed this one Nice work.

**Thealien** · 10-08-2007, 07:12 AM

Your truck is beautifull. I hope you finish soon so you can enjoy it!!

caminokid · 10-08-2007, 10:15 AM

Very nice truck. I wish I still had my 72 Cheyenne. Not as nice as yours...but it was a nice truck. 402,4 speed factory tach.

**SactoJim** · 10-08-2007, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thealien

Your truck is beautifull. I hope you finish soon so you can enjoy it!!

ME TOO.....I'm soooo fricken close!....thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by caminokid

Very nice truck. I wish I still had my 72 Cheyenne. Not as nice as yours...but it was a nice truck. 402,4 speed factory tach.

Don't we all have that..."I wish I would've kept it" story. For me it a 68 Camaro Z/28 replica that was a blast to drive. I bet that 402, 4 speed Cheyenne was pretty cool and I gotta think kinda rare with the 4 speed.

Mine is actually a true Cheyenne that was ordered with a "3 on the tree"!

**SactoJim** · 10-08-2007, 02:42 PM

Wheels on!

franciscocl7 · 10-08-2007, 10:44 PM

Hi, Nice work, beautiful truck, i hope in the future restor my truck, not as good as yours, but i try to doing as better as possible.

Some Pics...from my truck in Morelia, Mexico.

Francisco

68chevy68 · 10-08-2007, 10:57 PM

Man!! love those wheels. I can't wait to get to that point..

**SactoJim** · 10-16-2007, 08:22 PM

Few more progress pics.

Didn't like my seats sticking up in the back window so I took 1.5" out of the rear and 1.25" out of the front of the factory brackets.

Gonna make some nice covers to finish off the brackets and the seat will get re-upholstered in either all Black or Black with some Graphite inserts or something.....not quite sure yet. Gonna use one of those similated leather materials.

**SactoJim** · 12-04-2007, 01:05 AM

...as posted in the regular forum.

Well, I finally fixed the dented fender from my wheel falling off mishap....got some longer studs, so it won't be happening again!

Got the seat back from the upholsterer...turned out nice. Had the inserts for the doors done with the lighter Grey as well.

Since I had the front end apart to fix the fender, I decided to paint the grill a few shades darker Grey and I like the way it turned out...more aggressive looking.

Also installed some insulation on the underside of the hood which made a big difference in engine heat transfer to the hood, pretty much eliminated engine sound from outside and also gave the hood that "quality" thud sound when closing it instead of that "tinny" sound. As I said in a previous thread...it's definately function over form, but it looks alright.

67_C-30 · 12-04-2007, 07:03 AM

Very Nice! It looks great. I especially like the grill. The factory silver is just too light for my liking, and gloss black looks tampered with. The dark grey is a great compromise, and looks better than factory IMO.

ChevyDude · 12-04-2007, 11:54 AM

Jim just read your whole thread...Your Truck Looks AWESOME!!! You do great work!!! Nevermind on not shaving the firewall, as you said...Do it on the next truck! Maybe a 67' or 68' to go with the 72' ehhh? I had to have one to go with my 71' LOL! Great build!

Alex

**88JRFAN** · 12-04-2007, 03:19 PM

Love The Look Of Truck, Always Liked Blue. I'm Going With Blue With Silver On The Bottom Below Body Line. You Could Use Aluminum Or Stainless Over The Holes In Firewall. Rims Look Perfect!!!!!

**SactoJim** · 12-04-2007, 10:38 PM

Couple more pics.....got door panels refinished today and installed newly upholstered inserts.

BTW......thanks alot for all the compliments....been a looooong project and the nice comments keep me going!

**thelonerife** · 12-05-2007, 01:15 AM

Nice truck!!! Do you still have the wheels that were on it? If so pm me a price and shipping to 37043..

1972CheyenneSuper · 12-05-2007, 01:32 AM

Whose C-notch did you use? I skimmed through the thread and saw no mention of it. Thanks.

CG · 12-05-2007, 01:35 AM

Does that bench seat fold forward?

**SactoJim** · 12-05-2007, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thelonerife

Nice truck!!! Do you still have the wheels that were on it? If so pm me a price and shipping to 37043..

Still got the wheels (tires still mounted, but pretty wore out) and I will probably try to get rid of them locally....just easier. I don't have boxes or anything to put them in and not sure what it would take to ship. My zip is 95678 and I'm looking for $300 for em.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972CheyenneSuper

Whose C-notch did you use? I skimmed through the thread and saw no mention of it. Thanks.

I've had it for quite awhile and I believe I got it from Turner ......I think that's the name and I don't think he's around any longer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

Does that bench seat fold forward?

Yes, both seatbacks hinge forward.

Ben IV · 12-05-2007, 10:07 PM

Truck looks great, i had trouble with my windshield too, broke two putting them in first one i tried putting the bottom in first then the top on the second both broke in the upper pass side corner. next time im gonna have a glass company do it so if they break it they buy it.

08-29-2007, 11:19 AM	#101
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread Thanks Pete, Yeah, I stole the wheels off your brother's truck...couldn't help myself and I will return them soon!! I do have the correct molding and rubber (checked and rechecked), but the aftermarket stainless had a little bit different curvature than the factory piece. The leg that extends into the rubber is a tad deeper on the factory molding as well and seems to hold the rubber in better during install....either way it's been a HUGE pain in the @ss!! Now I gotta buy another piece of glass and talk about being "gun shy" during the next install attempt. They say it's not the destination, but the journey that counts!......after 6 years, I'm getting a little tire of the "journey"!!! LOL! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

08-29-2007, 12:07 PM	#102
Shock_Me Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 592	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread A pain in the "glass" for sure...groan. What about sourcing a nice original set of stainless? I want to change my rubber out soon, and replace with the stainless version. Now I'm a little spooked! Where did you get your rubber and stainless at? I have an original set of stainless I might use, but it's not perfect. A little dent here and there Cheers Pete

08-29-2007, 12:34 PM	#103
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread Got both trim and rubber from the Car & Truck Shop. My Factory mldg had some dings in it as well, so I thought I would try and fix em. Basically I just tapped out the dents so that they were "high spots" and sanded them down just like I was cutting and rubbing out a vehicle. Ended with 3000 grit and finished with a metal polish....they actually turned out very nice. If you can make the factory pieces work, that's the way to go. The little bit they fit better seems to make a big difference. The reason my glass broke during install had nothing to do with the quality of the rubber or stainless. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

09-02-2007, 06:06 PM	#104
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread One very nicely built truck congrats.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-20-2007, 09:00 AM	#105
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,189	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread wow... Perfect. Mine will be that nice, one day. __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

09-20-2007, 09:00 AM	#106
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,189	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread wow... Perfect. Mine will be that nice, one day. __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

09-20-2007, 11:14 AM	#107
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread GLASS UPDATE..... ....Well after 5 install attempts (2 from "glass guys"), one screwed up molding, and one broken NEW window, I finally got my front window in! I ended up using the original factory stainless trim....just had to remove some dings and polish it up. The little bit it fit better just made the install easier. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

10-08-2007, 04:07 AM	#108
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread I dont know how I missed this one Nice work. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-08-2007, 07:12 AM	#109
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,136	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread Your truck is beautifull. I hope you finish soon so you can enjoy it!!

10-08-2007, 10:15 AM	#110
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread Very nice truck. I wish I still had my 72 Cheyenne. Not as nice as yours...but it was a nice truck. 402,4 speed factory tach. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

10-08-2007, 02:42 PM	#112
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread Wheels on! Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

10-08-2007, 10:44 PM	#113
franciscocl7 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico Posts: 115	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread Hi, Nice work, beautiful truck, i hope in the future restor my truck, not as good as yours, but i try to doing as better as possible. Some Pics...from my truck in Morelia, Mexico. Francisco Attached Images Last edited by franciscocl7; 10-09-2007 at 10:21 PM. Reason: upload pics

10-08-2007, 10:57 PM	#114
68chevy68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: arkansas Posts: 524	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread Man!! love those wheels. I can't wait to get to that point.. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=245203

10-16-2007, 08:22 PM	#115
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread Few more progress pics. Didn't like my seats sticking up in the back window so I took 1.5" out of the rear and 1.25" out of the front of the factory brackets. Gonna make some nice covers to finish off the brackets and the seat will get re-upholstered in either all Black or Black with some Graphite inserts or something.....not quite sure yet. Gonna use one of those similated leather materials. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

12-04-2007, 01:05 AM	#116
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread ...as posted in the regular forum. Well, I finally fixed the dented fender from my wheel falling off mishap....got some longer studs, so it won't be happening again! Got the seat back from the upholsterer...turned out nice. Had the inserts for the doors done with the lighter Grey as well. Since I had the front end apart to fix the fender, I decided to paint the grill a few shades darker Grey and I like the way it turned out...more aggressive looking. Also installed some insulation on the underside of the hood which made a big difference in engine heat transfer to the hood, pretty much eliminated engine sound from outside and also gave the hood that "quality" thud sound when closing it instead of that "tinny" sound. As I said in a previous thread...it's definately function over form, but it looks alright. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread



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12-04-2007, 07:03 AM	#117
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12-04-2007, 11:54 AM	#118
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread Jim just read your whole thread...Your Truck Looks AWESOME!!! You do great work!!! Nevermind on not shaving the firewall, as you said...Do it on the next truck! Maybe a 67' or 68' to go with the 72' ehhh? I had to have one to go with my 71' LOL! Great build! Alex __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 12-04-2007 at 11:56 AM.

12-04-2007, 03:19 PM	#119
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread Love The Look Of Truck, Always Liked Blue. I'm Going With Blue With Silver On The Bottom Below Body Line. You Could Use Aluminum Or Stainless Over The Holes In Firewall. Rims Look Perfect!!!!!

12-04-2007, 10:38 PM	#120
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread Couple more pics.....got door panels refinished today and installed newly upholstered inserts. BTW......thanks alot for all the compliments....been a looooong project and the nice comments keep me going! Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

12-05-2007, 01:15 AM	#121
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12-05-2007, 01:32 AM	#122
1972CheyenneSuper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ND Posts: 229	Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread Whose C-notch did you use? I skimmed through the thread and saw no mention of it. Thanks.

12-05-2007, 01:35 AM	#123
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12-05-2007, 10:07 PM	#125
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