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superchevy · 09-12-2009, 09:15 PM

Took some time, but got the cab cut in and back on the frame...bed too. The doors, fenders, hood are cut in too...just need to hang them and shoot the final coat. Can see light at the end of tunnel....maybe by New Years it'll be done.
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BCOWANWHEELS · 09-12-2009, 09:32 PM

Good work

**Palf70Step** · 09-12-2009, 10:14 PM

Looking very nice!

OARNGESI · 09-13-2009, 05:54 AM

Really nice

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-13-2009, 09:24 AM

Very nice congrats ona job well done..

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 09-13-2009, 04:35 PM

Awesome job, looking good!!!!!

big_al_71 · 09-13-2009, 04:49 PM

very nice work

hayhauler71 · 09-13-2009, 05:58 PM

Looks great, good luck on your deadline but don't rush your work.

*highperf4x4* · 09-13-2009, 06:10 PM

Looks good! What's in the motor?

superchevy · 09-13-2009, 07:26 PM

Thanks for the kind words guys. Basic big-block build up: scat crank, speed pro pistons 8.5:1 or there abouts, stock rods, COMP roller cam/lifters...torque cam, 781 heads...bowl blended...unshrouded exhaust valve...stock valve sizes...COMP springs, polished Edelbrock Performer, DUI ignition, Sean Murphy 800cfm quadrajet...ceramic coated '66 Chevelle exhausts manifolds (had to notch the frame to make them fit, but I really wanted to run them, lol) ... probably around 375hp and 525 lb/ft....should pull pretty good
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*highperf4x4* · 09-13-2009, 10:31 PM

That sounds perfect. Why the 3 different colors on the drivetrain though?

superchevy · 09-13-2009, 10:41 PM

trying for a semi-factory look...when the 4l80 came back from my tranny guy, he had painted it that grey color...should be more of an aluminum, oh well. I tried to find a a reddish color to match the factory nP205 color, but it should be more of a rust color I think...at this point, I'm not repainting it

*highperf4x4* · 09-13-2009, 10:43 PM

I hear ya. It looks good!

I'm probably going to build pretty much the same engine for mine. Is that the factory 402?

superchevy · 09-13-2009, 11:19 PM

No, it's a .060 over 454...468 now. The truck had a 1990 model 454 in when I bought it...I pulled that one and sold it to a buddy...the 454 in it now came out of a '72 El Camino I parted out years ago. As far as I can tell, they never made any factory big-block 67-72 4x4's, so someone added that 454 it had in it when I bought it.
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BLAZERMAN · 09-14-2009, 12:08 AM

Thats going to look Great when done...Keep up the good work.

BAGNDRAGIT · 09-14-2009, 02:05 AM

its looking pretty awesome. cant wait for the final product.

on a side note, where can i find the plate that bolts to where the carb goes to hoist the engine from???

i need one of those..

09-12-2009, 09:15 PM	#1
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	finally got the cab and bed back on Took some time, but got the cab cut in and back on the frame...bed too. The doors, fenders, hood are cut in too...just need to hang them and shoot the final coat. Can see light at the end of tunnel....maybe by New Years it'll be done. SC Attached Images __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

09-12-2009, 09:32 PM	#2
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: finally got the cab and bed back on Good work __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

09-12-2009, 10:14 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,842	Re: finally got the cab and bed back on Looking very nice! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-13-2009, 05:54 AM	#4
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: finally got the cab and bed back on Really nice __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

09-13-2009, 09:24 AM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: finally got the cab and bed back on Very nice congrats ona job well done.. __________________ 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..

09-13-2009, 04:35 PM	#6
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: finally got the cab and bed back on Awesome job, looking good!!!!! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

09-13-2009, 04:49 PM	#7
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: finally got the cab and bed back on very nice work __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-13-2009, 05:58 PM	#8
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: finally got the cab and bed back on Looks great, good luck on your deadline but don't rush your work.

09-13-2009, 06:10 PM	#9
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: finally got the cab and bed back on Looks good! What's in the motor?

09-13-2009, 07:26 PM	#10
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Re: finally got the cab and bed back on Thanks for the kind words guys. Basic big-block build up: scat crank, speed pro pistons 8.5:1 or there abouts, stock rods, COMP roller cam/lifters...torque cam, 781 heads...bowl blended...unshrouded exhaust valve...stock valve sizes...COMP springs, polished Edelbrock Performer, DUI ignition, Sean Murphy 800cfm quadrajet...ceramic coated '66 Chevelle exhausts manifolds (had to notch the frame to make them fit, but I really wanted to run them, lol) ... probably around 375hp and 525 lb/ft....should pull pretty good SC Attached Images __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

09-13-2009, 10:31 PM	#11
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: finally got the cab and bed back on That sounds perfect. Why the 3 different colors on the drivetrain though?

09-13-2009, 10:41 PM	#12
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Re: finally got the cab and bed back on trying for a semi-factory look...when the 4l80 came back from my tranny guy, he had painted it that grey color...should be more of an aluminum, oh well. I tried to find a a reddish color to match the factory nP205 color, but it should be more of a rust color I think...at this point, I'm not repainting it __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

09-13-2009, 10:43 PM	#13
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: finally got the cab and bed back on I hear ya. It looks good! I'm probably going to build pretty much the same engine for mine. Is that the factory 402? Last edited by highperf4x4; 09-13-2009 at 10:45 PM.

09-13-2009, 11:19 PM	#14
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Re: finally got the cab and bed back on No, it's a .060 over 454...468 now. The truck had a 1990 model 454 in when I bought it...I pulled that one and sold it to a buddy...the 454 in it now came out of a '72 El Camino I parted out years ago. As far as I can tell, they never made any factory big-block 67-72 4x4's, so someone added that 454 it had in it when I bought it. SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

09-14-2009, 12:08 AM	#15
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	Re: finally got the cab and bed back on Thats going to look Great when done...Keep up the good work. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C



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09-14-2009, 02:05 AM	#16
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Re: finally got the cab and bed back on its looking pretty awesome. cant wait for the final product. on a side note, where can i find the plate that bolts to where the carb goes to hoist the engine from??? i need one of those.. __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem.

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