1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dhpenner · 10-10-2010, 10:41 PM

I never really thought about starting a build thread on here, I spend most of my time trying to help you all out on the Photoshop pages haha. My project truck was left to me after my Uncle passed away. It was the topic of many conversations we sharred, going over every little detail of what we wanted to see in our dream truck. We never had a chance to work on it together, but roughly a year and a half after he passed (October 2008), I started in on Ol' Green.

Below is a list of things I've bought or done to the truck so far.

The project has been on hold since Aug. 2009 when my daughter was born, but as im gearing up to finish it, I thinks its a good time to start this

-2001 Corvette LS1 w/ 4L60E Trans
-Truck was stripped to bare frame
-Frame was shortened & Sand blasted
-Many parts were order while the chop was going on, including but not limited to...
CPP C-notch, CPP Extreme Cross Member, CPP Shock Relocator Kit, CPP Tranny Cross Member, CPP Perch Mounts, LS1 Stand Alone Wiring Harness, Fuel Cell W/ Built In Electric Fuel Pump & Sender Unit, Polyurethane Everything, Cross Drilled & Slotted rotors, Belltech Drop Spindles, All New Tierod Ends & Balljoints & New Calipers Painted Corvette Red

- The Frame Was Painted Gloss Black & Parts Were Installed
- I knocked all the rivets out of my frame & used grade 8 bolts in their place.
- Engine was mounted as far back as possible without touching the firewall in my attempt to have a balanced truck. I'm also going to mount the Battery in the rear and the Fuel Cell sits behind the Rear Diff.

dhpenner · 10-10-2010, 10:54 PM

Since these pictures were taken, I had a change of heart when it came to suspension so I ditched the airbag setup and went with Coil Drop Springs. Today I had my Autobody guy come out to give me a quote on repairing the couple holes in the floor and replacing the rockers and cab supports and smoothing over the Firewall. I`ll keep you updated on the progress. Oh i also rebuilt the Rear Diff. and installed an Eaton TruTrac Locker.

72BlckButy · 10-10-2010, 11:12 PM

Great project!

68GMCCustom · 10-10-2010, 11:18 PM

I'll be watching!

Twisted78SS · 10-10-2010, 11:45 PM

I'll be watching! X2..

tantrumpipeline · 10-11-2010, 12:03 AM

cool! Gotta watch this one

chevy71c10 · 10-11-2010, 12:32 AM

Great Build so far!! Can't wait to see the build progress!

Justin

Jacfourteen · 10-11-2010, 01:03 AM

I like it! Looks like it will be a great truck when it gets back on the road.

custom63 · 09-11-2011, 02:17 AM

What ever happened to this build? Looks like a great start.....would love to see more.
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laplander · 09-11-2011, 11:28 AM

Yeah, whatever happened with "Ol Green?

dhpenner · 09-11-2011, 01:29 PM

Sorry guys... this build is gearing up again. I lost access to my shop when we sold our farm so i pieced the truck back together and it was on hold for awhile. The cab will be going to my body guy in the next couple months to have the firewall smoothed, the holes in the floor fixed, and get new rockers panels and cab mounts. I just ordered some headers for the LS1 and if they fit, i'll be taking care of the exhaust shortly. Once thats done and the cab is back on the frame for good, i'll tackle the wiring and fuel lines.

Im waiting to her back from CPPJeff about a possible discount code and then i'll be ordering a drop down battery box so i can relocate the battery to just behind the cab on the passenger side. Im also going to order new shocks, sway bars, and possibly a rear disc brake kit.

dhpenner · 09-11-2011, 01:43 PM

I also had a fellow forum member whip me up a rendering for inspiration.

If you need a kick ass rendering done...
Sam Ames
AmesFlames'67
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/member.php?u=98281

67C10BUB · 09-11-2011, 02:49 PM

Very cool. I can't wait to see how it turns out.

PHAT TONY · 09-11-2011, 02:55 PM

Another Alberta guy here watching along.

C20-67_N_MO · 09-11-2011, 05:37 PM

Very cool.

Will keep an eye out for this build.

tantrumpipeline · 09-11-2011, 11:33 PM

Cool

eagleuh1 · 09-12-2011, 07:22 AM

Cool drawing. Another LS truck is great.

dhpenner · 09-21-2011, 09:59 PM

New headers are in and look great. They were about $200 shipped to Canada.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/LS1-LS6-Stain...item1e668fa615

They will fit with out too much trouble, but i will need to set my engine back roughly 2" so that means new adapter plates. There is lots of room for it and i dont have much else roughed in yet. Im also thinking the farther back the engine is the better for balance etc.. Im going to order these

http://tpiparts.net/inc/sdetail/16936

They're adjustable so i can get it in the perfect spot.

**lolife99** · 09-21-2011, 10:22 PM

Can you leave the engine in it's current location,... and just move the frame stands forward?
You will still need new engine plates,... but it will keep your engine out of the firewall.

**driller35** · 09-21-2011, 10:23 PM

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dhpenner · 09-22-2011, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Can you leave the engine in it's current location,... and just move the frame stands forward?
You will still need new engine plates,... but it will keep your engine out of the firewall.

That had crossed my mind, but there is more than enough room to slide it back and I like the looks of it. Also it'll have more weight on the rear... A little more haha
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dhpenner · 09-22-2011, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by driller35

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Thanks man. What and where do you drill?
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**ms2335** · 09-23-2011, 10:30 AM

Nice project. Gonna look great when its done! Good luck on the Build

brad_man_72 · 09-23-2011, 10:49 AM

I'd clear or paint that ls engine. Aluminum corrodes. Great looking build, keep that engine looking good.

Jacfourteen · 09-25-2011, 03:40 AM

Good to see that you are back to work on this one!

10-10-2010, 10:41 PM	#1
dhpenner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 181	1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 Build Thread I never really thought about starting a build thread on here, I spend most of my time trying to help you all out on the Photoshop pages haha. My project truck was left to me after my Uncle passed away. It was the topic of many conversations we sharred, going over every little detail of what we wanted to see in our dream truck. We never had a chance to work on it together, but roughly a year and a half after he passed (October 2008), I started in on Ol' Green. Below is a list of things I've bought or done to the truck so far. The project has been on hold since Aug. 2009 when my daughter was born, but as im gearing up to finish it, I thinks its a good time to start this -2001 Corvette LS1 w/ 4L60E Trans -Truck was stripped to bare frame -Frame was shortened & Sand blasted -Many parts were order while the chop was going on, including but not limited to... CPP C-notch, CPP Extreme Cross Member, CPP Shock Relocator Kit, CPP Tranny Cross Member, CPP Perch Mounts, LS1 Stand Alone Wiring Harness, Fuel Cell W/ Built In Electric Fuel Pump & Sender Unit, Polyurethane Everything, Cross Drilled & Slotted rotors, Belltech Drop Spindles, All New Tierod Ends & Balljoints & New Calipers Painted Corvette Red - The Frame Was Painted Gloss Black & Parts Were Installed - I knocked all the rivets out of my frame & used grade 8 bolts in their place. - Engine was mounted as far back as possible without touching the firewall in my attempt to have a balanced truck. I'm also going to mount the Battery in the rear and the Fuel Cell sits behind the Rear Diff. Attached Images Last edited by dhpenner; 10-10-2010 at 10:56 PM.

10-10-2010, 10:54 PM	#2
dhpenner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 181	Re: 1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 Since these pictures were taken, I had a change of heart when it came to suspension so I ditched the airbag setup and went with Coil Drop Springs. Today I had my Autobody guy come out to give me a quote on repairing the couple holes in the floor and replacing the rockers and cab supports and smoothing over the Firewall. I`ll keep you updated on the progress. Oh i also rebuilt the Rear Diff. and installed an Eaton TruTrac Locker. Attached Images

10-10-2010, 11:12 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 Great project! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-10-2010, 11:18 PM	#4
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: 1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 I'll be watching! __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

10-10-2010, 11:45 PM	#5
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: 1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 I'll be watching! X2.. __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired Last edited by Twisted78SS; 10-10-2010 at 11:45 PM.

10-11-2010, 12:03 AM	#6
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: 1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 cool! Gotta watch this one __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

10-11-2010, 12:32 AM	#7
chevy71c10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Posts: 228	Re: 1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 Great Build so far!! Can't wait to see the build progress! Justin __________________ Justin 71' C10 SWB 00' Dakota R/T 05' Z-71 Silverado 16' Z-71 Silverado Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376904

10-11-2010, 01:03 AM	#8
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: 1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 I like it! Looks like it will be a great truck when it gets back on the road. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

09-11-2011, 02:17 AM	#9
custom63 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Auburn, Ca. Posts: 171	Re: 1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 What ever happened to this build? Looks like a great start.....would love to see more. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tommy~ The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits -- Albert Einstein 63 build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317341

09-11-2011, 11:28 AM	#10
laplander Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NM Posts: 705	Re: 1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 Yeah, whatever happened with "Ol Green?

09-11-2011, 01:29 PM	#11
dhpenner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 181	Re: 1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 Sorry guys... this build is gearing up again. I lost access to my shop when we sold our farm so i pieced the truck back together and it was on hold for awhile. The cab will be going to my body guy in the next couple months to have the firewall smoothed, the holes in the floor fixed, and get new rockers panels and cab mounts. I just ordered some headers for the LS1 and if they fit, i'll be taking care of the exhaust shortly. Once thats done and the cab is back on the frame for good, i'll tackle the wiring and fuel lines. Im waiting to her back from CPPJeff about a possible discount code and then i'll be ordering a drop down battery box so i can relocate the battery to just behind the cab on the passenger side. Im also going to order new shocks, sway bars, and possibly a rear disc brake kit.

09-11-2011, 01:43 PM	#12
dhpenner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 181	Re: 1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 I also had a fellow forum member whip me up a rendering for inspiration. If you need a kick ass rendering done... Sam Ames AmesFlames'67 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/member.php?u=98281 Attached Images

09-11-2011, 02:49 PM	#13
67C10BUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 610	Re: 1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 Very cool. I can't wait to see how it turns out. __________________ 67 5.3L Build

09-11-2011, 02:55 PM	#14
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: 1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 Another Alberta guy here watching along. __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

09-11-2011, 05:37 PM	#15
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: 1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 Very cool. Will keep an eye out for this build. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck



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09-11-2011, 11:33 PM	#16
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: 1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 Cool __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

09-12-2011, 07:22 AM	#17
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: 1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 Cool drawing. Another LS truck is great.

09-21-2011, 09:59 PM	#18
dhpenner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 181	Re: 1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 New headers are in and look great. They were about $200 shipped to Canada. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/LS1-LS6-Stain...item1e668fa615 They will fit with out too much trouble, but i will need to set my engine back roughly 2" so that means new adapter plates. There is lots of room for it and i dont have much else roughed in yet. Im also thinking the farther back the engine is the better for balance etc.. Im going to order these http://tpiparts.net/inc/sdetail/16936 They're adjustable so i can get it in the perfect spot. Attached Images

09-21-2011, 10:22 PM	#19
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: 1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 Can you leave the engine in it's current location,... and just move the frame stands forward? You will still need new engine plates,... but it will keep your engine out of the firewall. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-21-2011, 10:23 PM	#20
driller35 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Calgary,AB Posts: 323	Re: 1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 subscribed __________________ 72 Chev Cheyenne Super SB 4x4 350,4spd,buckets, tilt,tach,am-fm,extreme tow hooks,Canadian Model Production 1 of 52 SOLD 70 Chev CST, 350 auto, PS, PB, AC, tach

09-23-2011, 10:30 AM	#23
ms2335 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: glenmora. la Posts: 290	Re: 1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 Nice project. Gonna look great when its done! Good luck on the Build __________________ 65 Chevy C10 Short Fleet BBW 6.0L/4l80E 68 Chevy C10 SWB 6.0L/4L80E 84 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3/4l60E QA1 Suspension

09-23-2011, 10:49 AM	#24
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: 1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 I'd clear or paint that ls engine. Aluminum corrodes. Great looking build, keep that engine looking good. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

09-25-2011, 03:40 AM	#25
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: 1972 Chevy Short Box W/ 2001 LS1 Good to see that you are back to work on this one! __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

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