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luna · 02-15-2014, 11:54 PM

Awesome looking build can't wait to see it all finished

kamwil05 · 07-14-2014, 02:57 AM

This truck is freaking legit! nice work man!

**rgreathouse** · 07-16-2014, 01:06 PM

Thanks for the compliments! I am still slowly making progress. Still picking away at rust repair and firewall smoothing with help from a friend. Also received my totally stainless complete body bolt kit, new body mount kit from lmc, and two new reproduction bedsides since mine werent as clean as I thought they were.

**rgreathouse** · 07-16-2014, 01:21 PM

Started drivers side inner/outer rocker, floor, footwell and lower door hinge plate repair.

**rgreathouse** · 07-16-2014, 01:22 PM

Totally stainlees

**rgreathouse** · 07-28-2014, 02:50 PM

Cabs almost done and back home! Bed fit together nicely!

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-28-2014, 04:03 PM

Great work! It's looking awesome!

**rgreathouse** · 07-28-2014, 08:19 PM

Thanks dieselwrencher! I just put the cab and bed back on the chassis and it's so nice to see it going back together even though I know it will be coming back apart.

I need to mock up tcase shifter, fuel door, linkages and decide on Intercooler. I've also decided its way too tall and need to look into options for lowering it without getting rid of crossover steering and keeping oil pan away from the diff. Any ideas? Link it and coilovers, bags, custom leafs... Also need ideas for Intercooler

DWilbur · 07-28-2014, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by obijuan

if i were you id remove the steering block on the driver side knuckle. those studs tend to shear, and there is a better alternative out there. instead of that, ive used a dropped 4x4 pitman arm coming off the box. 90% sure its sold by superlift. its basically the stock one with a few inches drop.

With the drop pitman arm you will need drop drag link with the 6" lift. I sheared off the studs on the lift block for the steering arm. the parts available from super lift.

mx289 · 10-04-2014, 11:48 PM

Any new updates ?

How are those "totally stainless" bolts working out ?

**rgreathouse** · 10-04-2014, 11:55 PM

Yea I'm still making progress. Wheels and tires are here and waiting on my new custom leafs from offroad design. Finishing up some other suspension stuff like towing bags and traction bars. Once I'm happy with suspension I'll take it all back apart to start body work.

Totally stainless is awesome, highly recommend them!

mx289 · 10-07-2014, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgreathouse

Yea I'm still making progress. Wheels and tires are here and waiting on my new custom leafs from offroad design. Finishing up some other suspension stuff like towing bags and traction bars. Once I'm happy with suspension I'll take it all back apart to start body work.

Totally stainless is awesome, highly recommend them!

Ok thanks i will check into them.

Any wheel and tire pics ?
You were going 20x12ish were'nt you ?

**rgreathouse** · 10-07-2014, 11:11 PM

Yea I'll post some pics with wheels and tires. My goal is to fit in my garage so under 7'. Currently I have 20x12 weld cheyennes and new 33s. I did not care for the stance of a 6" lift with 33s so I've ordered ord 4" progressive rate custom leafs and we'll see how it looks.

**CUSTOM/10** · 10-08-2014, 06:21 AM

Awesome build !!!! That really will be a "Dream Truck" 72 swb 4x4 with a cummins and 1 ton running gear !!!! Love it.....

Watch the height though..... Here's a picture of mine with a 2-1/2" lift on 33"
tires and a 7' door. I had a 6'6" door and had to put in the 7'..... and it's close !!!

Gary

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-08-2014, 10:44 AM

Gary, there's no g in cummins.

**CUSTOM/10** · 10-08-2014, 11:42 AM

Damn spell check !!! "LOL"

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-08-2014, 08:56 PM

Gets ya every time.

young.gun · 02-02-2015, 07:21 PM

Subscribed! I'm doing a 1972 lwb with a 97 Cummins swap! I just read your build now I'm caught up, I really like that frame boxing

did you do that on a wet table or plasma table? I want to box mine pretty much front to back that why I ask

**rgreathouse** · 02-02-2015, 08:12 PM

Young.gun- most of my brackets and plates were cut out on a torchmate table. Diy4x.com makes frame boxing plates for 73-87 and when I last spoke to them they were possibly going to make plates for 67-72. I need to update this thread! I've got lots of update! Thanks for checking in.

nuke1 · 02-03-2015, 12:25 PM

This is exactly what I would like to build for myself. except I would have a auto in it. Great job so far

puller · 02-05-2015, 11:43 AM

Nice Build! look forward to seeing more.....

stepside83 · 02-09-2015, 10:52 PM

very cool build

Bladeboy1998 · 05-08-2015, 09:34 PM

Just read the whole thing! Love it! We need me updates though...

onetonwrecker · 06-01-2015, 04:31 PM

Man the truck looks amazing. I'm currently doing a similar swap. I have a 68 c-30. mines staying 2 wheel drive but I am having motor mounting issues. I see you have had a lot of questions about yours. sorry if I asked something some one else already has but I see you used second gen mounts. I believe I will have to do the same in order to keep it low in the engine bay. I was wondering if you had any close up shots of the mount and how you did it in your frame? I may copy your idea if that's aright. Awesome build hope mine turns out half as good as yours is.

mx289 · 06-27-2015, 06:47 PM

So,about those updates and pictures ?

02-15-2014, 11:54 PM	#126
luna Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: bloomfield,New Mexico Posts: 1	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Awesome looking build can't wait to see it all finished

07-14-2014, 02:57 AM	#127
kamwil05 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Fillmore Posts: 8	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons This truck is freaking legit! nice work man!

07-16-2014, 01:06 PM	#128
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Thanks for the compliments! I am still slowly making progress. Still picking away at rust repair and firewall smoothing with help from a friend. Also received my totally stainless complete body bolt kit, new body mount kit from lmc, and two new reproduction bedsides since mine werent as clean as I thought they were. __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

07-16-2014, 01:21 PM	#129
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Started drivers side inner/outer rocker, floor, footwell and lower door hinge plate repair. __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

07-16-2014, 01:22 PM	#130
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Totally stainlees __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

07-28-2014, 02:50 PM	#131
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Cabs almost done and back home! Bed fit together nicely! __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

07-28-2014, 04:03 PM	#132
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Great work! It's looking awesome! __________________ 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.*

07-28-2014, 08:19 PM	#133
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Thanks dieselwrencher! I just put the cab and bed back on the chassis and it's so nice to see it going back together even though I know it will be coming back apart. I need to mock up tcase shifter, fuel door, linkages and decide on Intercooler. I've also decided its way too tall and need to look into options for lowering it without getting rid of crossover steering and keeping oil pan away from the diff. Any ideas? Link it and coilovers, bags, custom leafs... Also need ideas for Intercooler __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

10-04-2014, 11:48 PM	#135
mx289 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: wall,nj Posts: 865	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Any new updates ? How are those "totally stainless" bolts working out ? __________________ Tom 71 K2500 71 K5 Jimmy

10-04-2014, 11:55 PM	#136
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Yea I'm still making progress. Wheels and tires are here and waiting on my new custom leafs from offroad design. Finishing up some other suspension stuff like towing bags and traction bars. Once I'm happy with suspension I'll take it all back apart to start body work. Totally stainless is awesome, highly recommend them! __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

10-07-2014, 11:11 PM	#138
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Yea I'll post some pics with wheels and tires. My goal is to fit in my garage so under 7'. Currently I have 20x12 weld cheyennes and new 33s. I did not care for the stance of a 6" lift with 33s so I've ordered ord 4" progressive rate custom leafs and we'll see how it looks. __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

10-08-2014, 06:21 AM	#139
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,855	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Awesome build !!!! That really will be a "Dream Truck" 72 swb 4x4 with a cummins and 1 ton running gear !!!! Love it..... Watch the height though..... Here's a picture of mine with a 2-1/2" lift on 33" tires and a 7' door. I had a 6'6" door and had to put in the 7'..... and it's close !!! Gary Attached Images __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859 Last edited by CUSTOM/10; 10-08-2014 at 11:42 AM.

10-08-2014, 10:44 AM	#140
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Gary, there's no g in cummins. __________________ 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.*

10-08-2014, 11:42 AM	#141
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,855	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Damn spell check !!! "LOL" __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

10-08-2014, 08:56 PM	#142
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Gets ya every time. __________________ 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.*



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02-02-2015, 07:21 PM	#143
young.gun Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: smithers B.C. Posts: 11	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Subscribed! I'm doing a 1972 lwb with a 97 Cummins swap! I just read your build now I'm caught up, I really like that frame boxing did you do that on a wet table or plasma table? I want to box mine pretty much front to back that why I ask

02-02-2015, 08:12 PM	#144
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Young.gun- most of my brackets and plates were cut out on a torchmate table. Diy4x.com makes frame boxing plates for 73-87 and when I last spoke to them they were possibly going to make plates for 67-72. I need to update this thread! I've got lots of update! Thanks for checking in. __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

02-03-2015, 12:25 PM	#145
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons This is exactly what I would like to build for myself. except I would have a auto in it. Great job so far __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

02-05-2015, 11:43 AM	#146
puller Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Manitowoc WI Posts: 67	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Nice Build! look forward to seeing more.....

02-09-2015, 10:52 PM	#147
stepside83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: butler pa Posts: 328	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons very cool build

05-08-2015, 09:34 PM	#148
Bladeboy1998 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 520	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Just read the whole thing! Love it! We need me updates though...

06-01-2015, 04:31 PM	#149
onetonwrecker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 26	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Man the truck looks amazing. I'm currently doing a similar swap. I have a 68 c-30. mines staying 2 wheel drive but I am having motor mounting issues. I see you have had a lot of questions about yours. sorry if I asked something some one else already has but I see you used second gen mounts. I believe I will have to do the same in order to keep it low in the engine bay. I was wondering if you had any close up shots of the mount and how you did it in your frame? I may copy your idea if that's aright. Awesome build hope mine turns out half as good as yours is.

06-27-2015, 06:47 PM	#150
mx289 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: wall,nj Posts: 865	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons So,about those updates and pictures ? __________________ Tom 71 K2500 71 K5 Jimmy

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