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Zoomin · 03-10-2011, 09:49 AM

The guys at CSM do awesome work. NO doubt about it, this truck is gong to be top notch.
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VA72C10 · 03-10-2011, 08:55 PM

Well, going to be delayed a day or so getting over for patch panel welding due to weather. Good news is I'm going to be getting a rust free 72 passenger door and rust free original fenders with all the trim soon. Sold a bunch of parts including some locally so I freed up some more cash for parts for the super. Sorry there isn't much action recently other than parts buying

I thought it would be under the knife by now

RCbowtie69 · 03-10-2011, 09:21 PM

looking good Jonathan,i just want you to know i got your package today & thanks for your time & patient,keep on truckin''

STOCKISH · 03-10-2011, 11:03 PM

Great looking parts buddy, should make for a sick truck!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-11-2011, 04:25 PM

Wow just found this build thread very nice...

VA72C10 · 03-11-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

looking good Jonathan,i just want you to know i got your package today & thanks for your time & patient,keep on truckin''

Thanks

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Great looking parts buddy, should make for a sick truck!

That's what I'm hopin

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Wow just found this build thread very nice...

Thanks!

Tranny round 2..."new" 400 picked up this evening. going to be getting the old one back and the guy I bought the new one from is giving me a $100 core charge for it. So I end up paying 225 for a rebuild Th400 with a shift kit so not a bad deal all in all....and it's a correct early one...the other one was a 78.

Got some more parts in

Pictures later tonight or tomorrow.

Going out in the garage to do some grinding to investigate on the cab.

**72k5zl1** · 03-11-2011, 09:56 PM

looking good! vac gauge should go out tomorrow or mon. got home late and have a shop pass with the wife tomorrow.

VA72C10 · 03-11-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 72k5zl1

looking good! vac gauge should go out tomorrow or mon. got home late and have a shop pass with the wife tomorrow.

Thanks

Well, it's confirmed once again....I'm a doofus!!!

Anyone notice my new 400 doesn't look like a 400? It's a stinking T350. When I got it I never even looked at the pan. I questioned the guy about the placement of pieces of it but didn't look at the stinking pan....

Well, we'll see if the guy will take it back and refund my cash but I'm guessing I'll be trying to sell this on craigslist now and find a real 400. Can't believe I didn't notice....the whole time....even power washing it. Tranny guy took one look at it and recognized it. DOH!!!!

Live and learn. I responded to an ad advertising a T400 and just assumed it was...we talked trucks and muscle cars for a bit, cash was exchanged and I loaded it in my van and away I went. Man I am so steamed at myself!!!

STOCKISH · 03-11-2011, 11:49 PM

Oops, well, you live and learn!

VA72C10 · 03-12-2011, 01:59 AM

Yep...I just trust people too much sometimes

Oh well...I'll find another one and hopefully things will work out with returning or selling this one....

The other reason I'm a little bummed tonight is I took out the front and rear windshields. The front looks really good. Some heavy surface rust in both corners but the metal is good. I'll clean that area up, put some rust converter on it, and it'll be done.

The rear lower window frame is going to need some work. It's got about 6 little rust holes in it. The good news is I have a cab I can cut up for patches. I'll probably get more for the other cab as patches anyways. So that'll be part of my day tomorrow.

There is one other rust spot on the cab around the passenger side firewall. Overall this is a super nice cab for this area. Floor is great other than right by the a-pillar, and roof/windshield area are clean.

67chevy1series · 03-12-2011, 02:02 AM

jonathan you have got to make the most funnies mistakes man that has got to be embarrasing...haha i hope you get your 400 soon and it works haha

67chevy1series · 03-12-2011, 02:23 AM

jonathan you have got to make the most funnies mistakes man that has got to be embarrasing...haha i hope you get your 400 soon and it works haha

VA72C10 · 03-12-2011, 02:04 AM

To end the day on a good note

I am going to work on sanding the cab tomorrow and have two people coming by to purchase parts so that'll help with the build.

Speaking of parts:

NOS A/C controller

NOS LH Outer door handle

Super nice Tilt column- will end up sell the one in the cab now as I know nothing about it and the arms are long gone...

NOS 72 sport mirrors (pair)

Passenger bucket seat mounts

And some literature I've been collecting. I'm looking for anything related to 72 trucks. Really looking for the brochures that show the cheyenne and cheyenne super options in them. I have the highlander ones....looking for the cheyenne ones (if they made one)

VA72C10 · 03-12-2011, 09:48 AM

Yep, pretty upset at myself. I know the difference in the length and the obvious difference in the shape of the pans but never even looked.

VA72C10 · 03-12-2011, 02:47 PM

Good news!

Two things...first, I sold more parts this morning so I can buy more this evening

Second...the better news....the guy I bought the tranny from called me back. He was apologetic and offered to take it back and refund me. On top of that he's looking for another turbo 400 (72 correct one) to get me a good deal on. Seems like it will all work out fine!!!

gcburdic · 03-12-2011, 06:19 PM

That's great....always good to see folks out there that'll admit a mistake, then take care of you....

VA72C10 · 03-13-2011, 01:53 AM

Hope he does follow through. I'll call him Monday if he doesn't call before. I have a line on another couple 400's if this falls through but obviously this is my best option at this point....

Got my NOS sway bar parts from Tim Christian today. And also got a salesman's pocket guide for 1972 options prices today. Pictures of those tomorrow.

Started sanding down to bare metal tonight. Driver's door was actually better than I thought. Will need some outer skin work but not too bad. inner seems solid so far.

I didn't touch the passenger door because I have a new one coming from Tkorinek...same deal on the fenders

Going to need a patch in this corner and a smaller one in the opposite corner but not too bad for an original door. Has the GM sticker on it with the VIN which I hadn't noticed before.... (and don't worry...the rocker will be patched/replaced

)

And how I left it this evening...

67chevy1series · 03-13-2011, 02:12 AM

looks good i am actually looking forward to starting body work on my 67

RCbowtie69 · 03-13-2011, 07:07 PM

looking good Jonathan,keep pictures coming

VA72C10 · 03-13-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

looking good Jonathan,keep pictures coming

Thanks, I'll try to keep the pics coming

no moa · 03-13-2011, 07:17 PM

Did you ever think about soda blasting the cab? Might save some time.
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VA72C10 · 03-13-2011, 09:07 PM

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Did you ever think about soda blasting the cab? Might save some time.
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It would save some time but time is what I have. Got an estimate of $800 to soda blast the cab. It took me about 2 1/2 hours to do what you saw. Will be faster when I have a newer paint removal disc for my grinder (this one was on its' last legs.....So I figure I'll have about 12-14 total hours in the cab (in and out) and about $20 worth of supplies to do it....and won't have to worry about any leftover residue from the soda or sand messing up the panels....

My brother in law is going to help me also in return for remodeling I've done at his house so he'll help on the bed and front clip also.

no moa · 03-13-2011, 09:15 PM

800, WOW! Guess you have the right idea!
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JasonBird · 03-13-2011, 09:27 PM

looking good! we should start sanding the cab club! LOL

67chevy1series · 03-13-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonBird

looking good! we should start sanding the cab club! LOL

03-10-2011, 09:49 AM	#1
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! The guys at CSM do awesome work. NO doubt about it, this truck is gong to be top notch. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

03-10-2011, 08:55 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Well, going to be delayed a day or so getting over for patch panel welding due to weather. Good news is I'm going to be getting a rust free 72 passenger door and rust free original fenders with all the trim soon. Sold a bunch of parts including some locally so I freed up some more cash for parts for the super. Sorry there isn't much action recently other than parts buying I thought it would be under the knife by now __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-10-2011, 09:21 PM	#3
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! looking good Jonathan,i just want you to know i got your package today & thanks for your time & patient,keep on truckin''

03-10-2011, 11:03 PM	#4
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Great looking parts buddy, should make for a sick truck! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-11-2011, 04:25 PM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Wow just found this build thread very nice... __________________ 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..

03-11-2011, 09:56 PM	#7
72k5zl1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bennington, vt Posts: 1,609	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! looking good! vac gauge should go out tomorrow or mon. got home late and have a shop pass with the wife tomorrow. __________________ my build threads, 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=464109 website http://www.sauersgarage.com/

03-11-2011, 11:49 PM	#9
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Oops, well, you live and learn! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-12-2011, 01:59 AM	#10
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Yep...I just trust people too much sometimes Oh well...I'll find another one and hopefully things will work out with returning or selling this one.... The other reason I'm a little bummed tonight is I took out the front and rear windshields. The front looks really good. Some heavy surface rust in both corners but the metal is good. I'll clean that area up, put some rust converter on it, and it'll be done. The rear lower window frame is going to need some work. It's got about 6 little rust holes in it. The good news is I have a cab I can cut up for patches. I'll probably get more for the other cab as patches anyways. So that'll be part of my day tomorrow. There is one other rust spot on the cab around the passenger side firewall. Overall this is a super nice cab for this area. Floor is great other than right by the a-pillar, and roof/windshield area are clean. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-12-2011, 02:02 AM	#11
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! jonathan you have got to make the most funnies mistakes man that has got to be embarrasing...haha i hope you get your 400 soon and it works haha

03-12-2011, 02:23 AM	#12
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! jonathan you have got to make the most funnies mistakes man that has got to be embarrasing...haha i hope you get your 400 soon and it works haha

03-12-2011, 02:04 AM	#13
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! To end the day on a good note I am going to work on sanding the cab tomorrow and have two people coming by to purchase parts so that'll help with the build. Speaking of parts: NOS A/C controller NOS LH Outer door handle Super nice Tilt column- will end up sell the one in the cab now as I know nothing about it and the arms are long gone... NOS 72 sport mirrors (pair) Passenger bucket seat mounts And some literature I've been collecting. I'm looking for anything related to 72 trucks. Really looking for the brochures that show the cheyenne and cheyenne super options in them. I have the highlander ones....looking for the cheyenne ones (if they made one) __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 03-12-2011 at 02:05 AM.

03-12-2011, 09:48 AM	#14
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Yep, pretty upset at myself. I know the difference in the length and the obvious difference in the shape of the pans but never even looked. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-12-2011, 02:47 PM	#15
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Good news! Two things...first, I sold more parts this morning so I can buy more this evening Second...the better news....the guy I bought the tranny from called me back. He was apologetic and offered to take it back and refund me. On top of that he's looking for another turbo 400 (72 correct one) to get me a good deal on. Seems like it will all work out fine!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-12-2011, 06:19 PM	#16
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! That's great....always good to see folks out there that'll admit a mistake, then take care of you.... __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

03-13-2011, 01:53 AM	#17
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Hope he does follow through. I'll call him Monday if he doesn't call before. I have a line on another couple 400's if this falls through but obviously this is my best option at this point.... Got my NOS sway bar parts from Tim Christian today. And also got a salesman's pocket guide for 1972 options prices today. Pictures of those tomorrow. Started sanding down to bare metal tonight. Driver's door was actually better than I thought. Will need some outer skin work but not too bad. inner seems solid so far. I didn't touch the passenger door because I have a new one coming from Tkorinek...same deal on the fenders Going to need a patch in this corner and a smaller one in the opposite corner but not too bad for an original door. Has the GM sticker on it with the VIN which I hadn't noticed before.... (and don't worry...the rocker will be patched/replaced ) And how I left it this evening... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 03-13-2011 at 01:55 AM.



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03-13-2011, 02:12 AM	#18
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! looks good i am actually looking forward to starting body work on my 67

03-13-2011, 07:07 PM	#19
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! looking good Jonathan,keep pictures coming

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03-13-2011, 09:15 PM	#23
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