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itsmike2k · 04-30-2007, 02:15 PM

Well I've started working on my 72 again. I have owned this truck for about 11 years. When I bought it it was a blue stepside with a 350/350. Its a Ac truck but the ac didnt work. So i drove it for about 2 years until one day the motor took a dump. So then in 98 i bought a totaled 96 cop car and pulled the lt1 and trans and started dissembling my truck. I installed the lt1 and hacked up the wiring harness and did get it to run and drive but I have never put the truck together enough to have it back on the road. I have buckets out of a 99, I think, suburban with katskin leather, a custom headliner and completely leather wrapped dash, pillars, back pillars, ect.. I had also bought a 96 stepside bed for it and started painting it viper yellow.. So that was a long time ago and like every project that takes forever ideas change

.. So now the yellow is out, I wanna do a complete air ride suspension, I'm going to go with a fleetside bed, if I can figure out how to get bagged7185's bed up to Vegas

, Put the lt4 cam kit and aluminum heads on the engine, and maybe a 67 clip w/ a cowl hood. I haven't figured out a color yet maybe a green. I'll leave the interior the same just finish it and figure out some kind of center conceal.. So that’s about it for my plans on my build.. So far I have the frame out and am going to start grinding and painting on it.. I have to order a few thousand dollars worth of parts and get busy

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Joe67 · 04-30-2007, 02:20 PM

Looks like a great project - I look forward to the progress pics to tide me over while my project sleeps

COACHMEASON · 04-30-2007, 02:49 PM

Hey...I am sticking with yellow on my 72...If you have anything that is not going to work for you color wise please let me know...

itsmike2k · 05-01-2007, 10:07 AM

I dont think i have anything painted yellow thats removable...

What trans xmember has everone used? I seen the one from CPP, just wondering if that is the only tubular option? thnaks

seanu · 05-01-2007, 10:48 AM

Looks like a nice project..and a nice start!...I'd leave the firewall and under the hood yellow..and then go with a contrasting color for the outside...and maybe some yellow highlights inside the cab...give it that old hotrod look...hmmmmm?...maybe..maybe not

itsmike2k · 05-01-2007, 12:01 PM

Yea i might think about that.. See if it plays into the color i decide on..

Whats everyone using for shorty headers out there? What about all the LT1 guys, any special headers? I wanna get some headers and get my exhaust set up before i finsh the frame...

Alvin · 05-03-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by itsmike2k

What trans xmember has everone used? I seen the one from CPP, just wondering if that is the only tubular option? thnaks

I have the CPP tubular tranny crossmember and it's fine. I didn't use their hardware, and I had to drill holes in the frame (it didn't line up with any of the factory holes), but it works. Nice silver powdercoat too.

This pic is before I drilled holes for it:

itsmike2k · 05-04-2007, 04:54 PM

I like how it looks, i think i'll go with it.. thanks

Slammed70 · 05-04-2007, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by itsmike2k

Whats everyone using for shorty headers out there? What about all the LT1 guys, any special headers? I wanna get some headers and get my exhaust set up before i finsh the frame...

A buddy of mine put an LT1 in his 83 Cutlass years ago....as far as headers go, you dont neccessarily have to run "D" port headers with them. You can run regular headers with it as long as you use the square style header gaskets. And run full length amigo, shorties will accually hurt an LT1 with the way their short runner intake is set up. Just remember you also need O2 bungs in the collectors.

Also, how did you get the mechanical fan set up to work....can you get some more pics of that if its not too much trouble.

Thanks,
Mitch-

kyull67 · 05-04-2007, 07:36 PM

Your interior sounds interesting. Can you post up some pics?
Thanks.

itsmike2k · 05-07-2007, 11:25 AM

Here is a couple pictures of the seats and dash. I have the headliner out now. and havent done anything with the doors or center concel yet. Behind the seats is carpet, but i will probably do a speaker box.. I built some plates that hold some mid range speakers that fit in the cab corners but i have to carpet them and itstall. But right now i'm trying to focus on the frame and engine so it will be a while befor i get back on the interior.. thanks

itsmike2k · 05-15-2007, 09:14 PM

Got my rear ART set up today!! I have to say it is NICE.. And damb is the packing good

.. So now i have to get off my ass and get the frame painted.. If i wasnt having a baby tomorrow i would be out there right now, but i guess some things take priority

.. But hopefull this weekend i'll have some time to get the rest of the frame stripped down and painted so i can get this setup installed.. One question for everyone who has done this setup. Has anyone used a Billet 3rd member cover? All this money in tubular controll arms and stuff i have to put a nice cover and would love to go wth a billet but not sure if the panhard bar bracket will still fit with a billet cover... I'll try and post some pics this weekend...

jimmydean · 05-15-2007, 09:36 PM

What year are those seats out of? Those look great!

<edit> '99, didn't see that the first time. Thanks.

jkade · 05-15-2007, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmydean

What year are those seats out of? Those look great!

<edit> '99, didn't see that the first time. Thanks.

Those would be 95-98 chevy truck or tahoe seats. I like them and I like the covered dash also

hiridn69gmc · 05-15-2007, 10:15 PM

That interior looks really sharp. More of a modern look....More ideas when I start mine. Thanks!!

sleepyboy · 05-15-2007, 11:20 PM

what material is that??

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-15-2007, 11:37 PM

i vote for keeping the yellow under hood and have the hotrod style to it, cant wait to see more of it

itsmike2k · 05-16-2007, 12:06 AM

Its all leather.. The dash has 1/4 landau foam with leather covering it. The rest is just over the metal.

itsmike2k · 05-16-2007, 12:48 AM

Ok here are some pics.. Hope i didn't make anyone wait too long

... So anyone have any info on the rear diff cover and weather or not it has to be stock?? Thanks alot

RACINJASON22 · 05-16-2007, 12:56 AM

Where you really having a baby today or tommarow?

If so

RJ22

Opps BTW Truck looks awesome too!

itsmike2k · 05-16-2007, 01:01 AM

Yea and thanks!! Been a crazy day today, my 8 month old Cane Corso pup was playing with my wife's Italian Grey Hound and broke his leg

, got my ART suspension

and a baby boy tomorrow

.. Gonna be a expensive week

>>...

RACINJASON22 · 05-16-2007, 01:10 AM

And one you will NEVER FORGET and thats a good thing.

again

RJ22

itsmike2k · 05-24-2007, 01:09 AM

Well haven't done a whole lot lately, besides changing new baby boys diapers

.. But i did get the rear ART setup mocked up.. Its a really nice kit and fits very well.. Now just have to tare it all apart, finsh the holes paint the frame and put it together...

AR15DEFENSE · 05-24-2007, 02:05 AM

looks awesome! How'd you like those first couple diapers?

itsmike2k · 05-24-2007, 02:48 AM

Yea they were nice

but ts worth it...

04-30-2007, 02:15 PM	#1
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Mikes 72 Build page Well I've started working on my 72 again. I have owned this truck for about 11 years. When I bought it it was a blue stepside with a 350/350. Its a Ac truck but the ac didnt work. So i drove it for about 2 years until one day the motor took a dump. So then in 98 i bought a totaled 96 cop car and pulled the lt1 and trans and started dissembling my truck. I installed the lt1 and hacked up the wiring harness and did get it to run and drive but I have never put the truck together enough to have it back on the road. I have buckets out of a 99, I think, suburban with katskin leather, a custom headliner and completely leather wrapped dash, pillars, back pillars, ect.. I had also bought a 96 stepside bed for it and started painting it viper yellow.. So that was a long time ago and like every project that takes forever ideas change .. So now the yellow is out, I wanna do a complete air ride suspension, I'm going to go with a fleetside bed, if I can figure out how to get bagged7185's bed up to Vegas , Put the lt4 cam kit and aluminum heads on the engine, and maybe a 67 clip w/ a cowl hood. I haven't figured out a color yet maybe a green. I'll leave the interior the same just finish it and figure out some kind of center conceal.. So that’s about it for my plans on my build.. So far I have the frame out and am going to start grinding and painting on it.. I have to order a few thousand dollars worth of parts and get busy ... Attached Images __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750

04-30-2007, 02:20 PM	#2
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04-30-2007, 02:49 PM	#3
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 416	Re: Mikes 72 Build page Hey...I am sticking with yellow on my 72...If you have anything that is not going to work for you color wise please let me know... __________________ 07 Avalanche Z71 92 Mustang 5.0 GT (Triple White w/ 53,000 miles) 72 SWB Chevy w/ PS, AC, 350/350 Current Project ....In paint shop getting body/paint work done (Corvette Velocity Yellow)... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

05-01-2007, 10:07 AM	#4
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Re: Mikes 72 Build page I dont think i have anything painted yellow thats removable... What trans xmember has everone used? I seen the one from CPP, just wondering if that is the only tubular option? thnaks __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750

05-01-2007, 10:48 AM	#5
seanu Too many projects!!! Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 508	Re: Mikes 72 Build page Looks like a nice project..and a nice start!...I'd leave the firewall and under the hood yellow..and then go with a contrasting color for the outside...and maybe some yellow highlights inside the cab...give it that old hotrod look...hmmmmm?...maybe..maybe not __________________ Sean 1995 Buick Roadmaster Sedan 2004 Chevy Trailblazer 5.3L V8 1963 Chevy Biscayne 4D Sedan 1971 Chevy C10 (now have 70 cab & frame) 1968 Chevy C10 (parts for the 70) 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (Chevy 355 motor) 1937 Pontiac 8 4D Touring Sedan (in pieces) Jacksonville, Florida

05-01-2007, 12:01 PM	#6
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Re: Mikes 72 Build page Yea i might think about that.. See if it plays into the color i decide on.. Whats everyone using for shorty headers out there? What about all the LT1 guys, any special headers? I wanna get some headers and get my exhaust set up before i finsh the frame... __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750

05-04-2007, 04:54 PM	#8
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Re: Mikes 72 Build page I like how it looks, i think i'll go with it.. thanks __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750

05-04-2007, 07:36 PM	#10
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: Mikes 72 Build page Your interior sounds interesting. Can you post up some pics? Thanks. __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

05-07-2007, 11:25 AM	#11
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Re: Mikes 72 Build page Here is a couple pictures of the seats and dash. I have the headliner out now. and havent done anything with the doors or center concel yet. Behind the seats is carpet, but i will probably do a speaker box.. I built some plates that hold some mid range speakers that fit in the cab corners but i have to carpet them and itstall. But right now i'm trying to focus on the frame and engine so it will be a while befor i get back on the interior.. thanks Attached Images __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750

05-15-2007, 09:14 PM	#12
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Re: Mikes 72 Build page Got my rear ART set up today!! I have to say it is NICE.. And damb is the packing good .. So now i have to get off my ass and get the frame painted.. If i wasnt having a baby tomorrow i would be out there right now, but i guess some things take priority .. But hopefull this weekend i'll have some time to get the rest of the frame stripped down and painted so i can get this setup installed.. One question for everyone who has done this setup. Has anyone used a Billet 3rd member cover? All this money in tubular controll arms and stuff i have to put a nice cover and would love to go wth a billet but not sure if the panhard bar bracket will still fit with a billet cover... I'll try and post some pics this weekend... __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750

05-15-2007, 09:36 PM	#13
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Mikes 72 Build page What year are those seats out of? Those look great! <edit> '99, didn't see that the first time. Thanks. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210 Last edited by jimmydean; 05-15-2007 at 09:38 PM.

05-15-2007, 10:15 PM	#15
hiridn69gmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 107	Re: Mikes 72 Build page That interior looks really sharp. More of a modern look....More ideas when I start mine. Thanks!! __________________ 1971 Chevy C-10-sold 1969 GMC 4x4-sold 1997 Chevy Z71 2003 Grand Prix

05-15-2007, 11:20 PM	#16
sleepyboy '69 Step Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Marion, Texas Posts: 722	Re: Mikes 72 Build page what material is that??

05-15-2007, 11:37 PM	#17
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Mikes 72 Build page i vote for keeping the yellow under hood and have the hotrod style to it, cant wait to see more of it __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

05-16-2007, 12:06 AM	#18
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Re: Mikes 72 Build page Its all leather.. The dash has 1/4 landau foam with leather covering it. The rest is just over the metal. __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750



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05-16-2007, 12:48 AM	#19
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Re: Mikes 72 Build page Ok here are some pics.. Hope i didn't make anyone wait too long ... So anyone have any info on the rear diff cover and weather or not it has to be stock?? Thanks alot Attached Images __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750 Last edited by itsmike2k; 05-16-2007 at 12:55 AM.

05-16-2007, 12:56 AM	#20
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Mikes 72 Build page Where you really having a baby today or tommarow? If so RJ22 Opps BTW Truck looks awesome too! __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR! Last edited by RACINJASON22; 05-16-2007 at 12:58 AM.

05-16-2007, 01:01 AM	#21
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Re: Mikes 72 Build page Yea and thanks!! Been a crazy day today, my 8 month old Cane Corso pup was playing with my wife's Italian Grey Hound and broke his leg , got my ART suspension and a baby boy tomorrow .. Gonna be a expensive week >>... __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750

05-16-2007, 01:10 AM	#22
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Mikes 72 Build page And one you will NEVER FORGET and thats a good thing. again RJ22 __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

05-24-2007, 01:09 AM	#23
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Re: Mikes 72 Build page Well haven't done a whole lot lately, besides changing new baby boys diapers .. But i did get the rear ART setup mocked up.. Its a really nice kit and fits very well.. Now just have to tare it all apart, finsh the holes paint the frame and put it together... Attached Images __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750

05-24-2007, 02:05 AM	#24
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05-24-2007, 02:48 AM	#25
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Re: Mikes 72 Build page Yea they were nice but ts worth it... __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750

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