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gcburdic · 12-12-2010, 12:22 PM

Glad to help out with the thermostat housing....didn't want to see ya have to replace that cheapo housing in a matter of miles!!

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Originally Posted by CUSHE63

Jon and I were laying on the floor friday night, staring at the ceiling and talking about what we needed to get done saturday (today). The boss cleaned the floor with the floor scrubber earlier in the day. So we took advantage of the clean floor and stretched our back and neck muscles.

We need pictures of this

CUSHE63 · 12-12-2010, 12:59 PM

Like I said. We appreciate the heads up. I fricken hate leaks. Nothing worse than doing everything right, then finding out a part let you down.

Steve

I will try to get a picture of the Boss cleaning the floors next time... or did you want a pic of Jon and I staring at the ceiling ??!!!!

gcburdic · 12-12-2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CUSHE63

Like I said. We appreciate the heads up. I fricken hate leaks. Nothing worse than doing everything right, then finding out a part let you down.

Steve

I will try to get a picture of the Boss cleaning the floors next time... or did you want a pic of Jon and I staring at the ceiling ??!!!!

AMEN!!!....I got a leak on the rear main seal that I am so mad about I could scream!!!....

....I think the one of yall laying on the floor staring at the ceiling would be quite funny....I can only image someone walking in looking at you 2 on the floor just staring!!!

Actually it would be better if you were caught in the act!!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-13-2010, 10:49 PM

Very nice job! It is looking very nice.

VA72C10 · 12-14-2010, 10:17 PM

nice!

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-14-2010, 10:28 PM

Very nice! Do you have a head liner for it?

CUSHE63 · 12-14-2010, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice! Do you have a head liner for it?

Yes, but not a minty one. It has a hole in the middle, but it's not torn anywhere. And we need the chrome for it.

Steve

67chevy1series · 12-14-2010, 11:32 PM

that looks awsome cant wait to see it all installed

matthew20061 · 12-15-2010, 01:03 AM

Wow the detail on the bowtie with model paint looks great!

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-15-2010, 04:50 PM

Does your cab habe the holes for the headliner already?

CUSHE63 · 12-15-2010, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Does your cab habe the holes for the headliner already?

Yes it does. You can see in the pix that the inside roof has a square patch in the middle. It had an antenna in the middle of the roof, a huge hole and lots of rust. I tried to repair it, but it warped all to heck. And yes, I tried everything I could to prevent that, but couldn't. I figured it had a headliner anyway, so I cut a 10" square in the inner roof. Massaged the outer skin back into shape and.... here we are.

Steve

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-15-2010, 09:46 PM

That stinks, but atleast it has the holes for the headliner. It looks like that can be a pita cutting them in the inner roof skin. I have been pondering doing it to my truck. We'll see.

CUSHE63 · 12-15-2010, 11:02 PM

There is some kind of insulation between the outer roof skin and the inner. I had to pull alot of it out when I welded the outer skin. It stunk up the shop when it was smoking !!! Jon and I cleaned and drained the transmission, removed the pan and washed it, dried it and I blasted it. Gonna paint it in the next couple of days. Lots of little things to do.

Steve

76kcfdeng · 12-16-2010, 12:50 AM

Just read the whole thread, amazing repair on the rust. I can't imagine trying to fix that. The truck looks incredible! looking forward to seeing the finished product.

CUSHE63 · 12-16-2010, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 76kcfdeng

Just read the whole thread, amazing repair on the rust. I can't imagine trying to fix that. The truck looks incredible! looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Thanks !! It's pretty cool doing this with Jon. Last night and tonight we worked on cleaning the transmission. Wire wheeling the case, bought new seals, and filter. Tomorrow we will be painting the case with aluminum paint. The pan with probably be gloss black. Not sure yet.

Enjoy, Steve and Jon

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-16-2010, 11:26 PM

That looks so nice, it would be hard to put paint over it.

CUSHE63 · 12-18-2010, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That looks so nice, it would be hard to put paint over it.

Actually it was pretty easy !!!! Degrease, degrease and more degrease...plug holes you dont want paint in....prime and spray. We did the pan is gloss black.. you can see yourself in it..

67chevy1series · 12-18-2010, 06:59 PM

looks awesome

CUSHE63 · 12-18-2010, 07:21 PM

More pix...

67chevy1series · 12-18-2010, 07:57 PM

thatengine loooks sweet when areyou going to drop them in

**FIREBALL** · 12-19-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

thatengine loooks sweet when areyou going to drop them in

Yeah what he said! lol Sweet truck man luv the dark green and white combo

RCbowtie69 · 12-19-2010, 06:31 PM

sweet!!! save another truck, keep on truckin''

67chevy1series · 12-19-2010, 06:34 PM

ya most people would have through most of the truck away but he saved it and it looks like this one might be a show truck

CUSHE63 · 12-19-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

ya most people would have through most of the truck away but he saved it and it looks like this one might be a show truck

This truck is being built to be driven. It will go to shows, but it will be driven to them. I figure this though, if we are going through the trouble of removing parts... we may as well go thru them and re-paint them now. And yes there isn't much original metal left on it, but it sure was fun doing the replacement. Keep on truckin !!!

Steve

67chevy1series · 12-19-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CUSHE63

This truck is being built to be driven. It will go to shows, but it will be driven to them. I figure this though, if we are going through the trouble of removing parts... we may as well go thru them and re-paint them now. And yes there isn't much original metal left on it, but it sure was fun doing the replacement. Keep on truckin !!!

Steve

well im glad it will get driven i was just saying it looks as good as a show truck KEEP ON TRUCKIN

12-12-2010, 12:59 PM	#2
CUSHE63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 252	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Like I said. We appreciate the heads up. I fricken hate leaks. Nothing worse than doing everything right, then finding out a part let you down. Steve I will try to get a picture of the Boss cleaning the floors next time... or did you want a pic of Jon and I staring at the ceiling ??!!!!

12-13-2010, 10:49 PM	#4
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Very nice job! It is looking very nice. __________________ 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.*

12-14-2010, 10:17 PM	#5
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration nice! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-14-2010, 10:28 PM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Very nice! Do you have a head liner for it? __________________ 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.*

12-14-2010, 11:32 PM	#8
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration that looks awsome cant wait to see it all installed

12-15-2010, 01:03 AM	#9
matthew20061 69' Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Ak Posts: 526	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Wow the detail on the bowtie with model paint looks great! __________________ -Matthew -69' Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed Stepside 2WD "Copperhead" - Restored, 6.0L LQ9 Built. L92 Heads and LS3 Intake with Comp Cam 223/231 .610/.617 112 LSA, 4L60E with Shift Kit and Circle-D 3200 Stall Converter ~Build Thread -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan, Full Frame off Restoration done myself - 6.0L with T56 six speed -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan - Nearly rust free AK car, Project in the waiting -2003' Chevy Silverado SS AWD 6.0L! - Daily Driver

12-15-2010, 04:50 PM	#10
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Does your cab habe the holes for the headliner already? __________________ 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.*

12-15-2010, 09:46 PM	#12
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration That stinks, but atleast it has the holes for the headliner. It looks like that can be a pita cutting them in the inner roof skin. I have been pondering doing it to my truck. We'll see. __________________ 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.*

12-15-2010, 11:02 PM	#13
CUSHE63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 252	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration There is some kind of insulation between the outer roof skin and the inner. I had to pull alot of it out when I welded the outer skin. It stunk up the shop when it was smoking !!! Jon and I cleaned and drained the transmission, removed the pan and washed it, dried it and I blasted it. Gonna paint it in the next couple of days. Lots of little things to do. Steve

12-16-2010, 12:50 AM	#14
76kcfdeng Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Wofford Heights CA Posts: 116	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Just read the whole thread, amazing repair on the rust. I can't imagine trying to fix that. The truck looks incredible! looking forward to seeing the finished product. __________________ 70 Chevy SWB Fleet Project. 06 Lancer Evolution MR SE, stupid fast! 03 Ford f-250 crew cab, 6spd, diesel 56 ford f100 project My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426739

12-16-2010, 11:26 PM	#16
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration That looks so nice, it would be hard to put paint over it. __________________ 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.*

12-18-2010, 06:59 PM	#18
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration looks awesome

12-18-2010, 07:21 PM	#19
CUSHE63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 252	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration More pix... Attached Images

12-18-2010, 07:57 PM	#20
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration thatengine loooks sweet when areyou going to drop them in

12-19-2010, 06:31 PM	#22
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration sweet!!! save another truck, keep on truckin''



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12-19-2010, 06:34 PM	#23
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration ya most people would have through most of the truck away but he saved it and it looks like this one might be a show truck

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