1972 Chevy Pickup Project.

[CG]

Ive read through this thread a couple times and I don't think I missed it, there isn't anything about what you had to do to make the body and box fit the frame. Are the wheel bases exactly the same? Just curious overall what the process was making the new frame work with the old body. I did see the rad support work.

Truck is looking great, Im sure a whole bunch of us would like to have a ride like yours!

[thetucks]

Originally Posted by CG

Ive read through this thread a couple times and I don't think I missed it, there isn't anything about what you had to do to make the body and box fit the frame. Are the wheel bases exactly the same? Just curious overall what the process was making the new frame work with the old body. I did see the rad support work.

Truck is looking great, Im sure a whole bunch of us would like to have a ride like yours!

The wheel base was only a 1 inch difference between the tahoe and the truck. I made that up in the gap from the cab to the bed. I knew it was going to be a 4x4 so i wasnt worried about trying to lower the truck and I didnt want to raise the bed floor so it worked out great. I set the location of the bed first putting it the lowest it could go on the frame. Then I cut off the factory cab mounts from the tahoe and moved them up on top of the frame to where the truck mounts were. Then I welded some brackets to support the mounts and bolted it all down. If I do it again....Ill order some fancy type of mounts and use them instead of the factory ones cut off. But it works.

And thanks. Im happy with how its coming along. This project was originally just a project to work on then sell when it was done, But I dont think im going to be able to sell it.

[CG]

Interesting .. thanks for the answer.

[thetucks]

Have I mentiond yet that I hate wiring???? lol

[Jason7121]

Haha it's my favorite part takes all kinds to make the world go around ����

[thetucks]

Originally Posted by Jason7121

Haha it's my favorite part takes all kinds to make the world go around ����

Im currently trying to hook the wiring from the tahoe to all the lights for the chevy truck.......oh the fun.

[Jason7121]

You may have to use relays for headlight switch etc. Newer switches can't handle current like old switches wires are much smaller.

[thetucks]

New wheels for the truck. New tires will be here next week.

[Jason7121]

Nice choice on the wheels what size tire 35"?

[thetucks]

Originally Posted by Jason7121

Nice choice on the wheels what size tire 35"?

Thanks Jason. I'm going with a 305 55 20 tire.

[thetucks]

Well I ordered my new tires yesterday. I was expecting them to be here sometime next week. I had to leave for work a little bit today and when I got home they were setting in front of my overhead door. I called around to see if any tire shops were open to have them mounted but everyone is closed until monday.. My father in law has a tire machine but he didnt know it it will do 20 inch wheels or not. I guess im going to find out in the morning.

My neighbor needed to put new brakes on his truck today so I started up the 72 and drove it around the yard a bit. Man this is going to be sweet.

[72 tigger]

exciting times! looking forward to more progress- keep up the good work

[thetucks]

Well truck went to the muffler shop yesterday and I got the new dual exhaust put on. I trailered it there, but I drove it home. Man did it run good, and it felt great to have it on the road. I also got the wheels and tires mated together but I havnt had a chance to see if they fit.....I sure hope they do. Im going today to pick up my new chrome tips for the exhaust.

[Jason7121]

Looking really good and I'm sure it runs even better. What muffler and exhaust did you go with?

[thetucks]

Originally Posted by Jason7121

Looking really good and I'm sure it runs even better. What muffler and exhaust did you go with?

Thank you. I did not go with any high end exhaust. My local muffler shop just made a custom dual set up with 30" glass packs at my request. I wanted it to be quieter but when I step on it I wanna hear it. And man does it sound great. And he really took care of me on the price as well 200 bucks installed .

[Jason7121]

Wow that is a good deal. Did you end up deleting rear 02 sensors

[thetucks]

Originally Posted by Jason7121

Wow that is a good deal. Did you end up deleting rear 02 sensors

Yes sir I did.

[Jason7121]

That's good don't have to worry about catalytic convertors!

[thetucks]

Originally Posted by Jason7121

That's good don't have to worry about catalytic convertors!

No sir! It's a 1972 Chevy truck we don't need no stinkin catalytic converters. Lol

[Jason7121]

Haha true!

[thetucks]

Well the wheels fit without any rubbing. And I love the look.

[Jason7121]

Looks really nice with the wheels. Did you use the Tahoe abs system with this build?

[thetucks]

Originally Posted by Jason7121

Looks really nice with the wheels. Did you use the Tahoe abs system with this build?

Yes I did us the tahoe abs system.

Ok i need some help here. Im about ready to pull my hair out here and I dont have very much left. I cant get any of the steering wheel controls to work and I cant get the windshield wipers to work. The blinker, headlights, flashers, etc all work. My first thought was the clock spring was bad but I was really careful when I took it all apart to now mess that up. Im not getting any lights on the steering wheel at all. Anyone have any ideas? thanks.

[Jason7121]

The wipers don't go through the clock spring if clock spring ribbon was damged you would also have an air bag light. Was new radio programmed yet ?

[thetucks]

Originally Posted by Jason7121

The wipers don't go through the clock spring if clock spring ribbon was damged you would also have an air bag light. Was new radio programmed yet ?

I do have the airbag light on but I assumed it was because I don't have the seat airbags hooked up. I have not had the new radio reprogrammed yet. I'm planning on doing it and the air bag delete pretty soon. If the wipers don't go through the clock spring them I'm a a loss as to why they are not working. I've checked all the fuses and wiring. When the key is on I do have power to one of the terminals on the wipers motor plug, but nothing happens when I turn on the wipers.