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72ChevyCheyenne · 10-31-2002, 12:52 PM

Front View

72ChevyCheyenne · 10-31-2002, 12:53 PM

Front Suspension

72ChevyCheyenne · 10-31-2002, 12:54 PM

Rear end

72ChevyCheyenne · 10-31-2002, 12:55 PM

Another rear end

dubie · 10-31-2002, 01:21 PM

Great pics, it looks like you're making some nice progress there!!

**1971Stepside** · 10-31-2002, 01:30 PM

Woah! You are getting way ahead of me there 72Cheyenne! It is looking good. How did that InLine brake line kit go on?

Did you sandblast everything before having it pcoated?

Keep up the good work. You will be a great resource for me as you will have lived it before I have to figure it out.

I'm hoping to get my posi ordered next week. I'm still a ways out to be able to sit back on her feet.

70c10 · 10-31-2002, 01:34 PM

Looks great!. Can mufflers be powdercoated and withstand extreme heat?. That would look cool!

72ChevyCheyenne · 10-31-2002, 02:25 PM

The inline Tube brake and fuel lines are great. Once I figured out which line went where, they fit like a glove.

The frame, crossmembers, upper/lower control arms sway bar and rear shock mounts were blasted and powder coated.

jhow66 · 10-31-2002, 09:28 PM

Is that the motor you are going to use under your name? If so send it to me and I will break it in for you in my other truck. This way when you are ready to start it up it will be ready to rock and roll. (which they will as I have a 502HO in my 71 Cheyenne)

flyin99 · 10-31-2002, 09:30 PM

smoooooooooth

!!!!!!!!!!!!

jhow66 · 10-31-2002, 09:35 PM

P.S. Hedmen makes a set of 2"X3" headers that fit like a glove.

firstgencamaros · 10-31-2002, 11:08 PM

Very nice. I wish I had the room to do that with mine. My garage is full of first generation camaros...... I guess I shouldn't really complain huh? Oh well... looks good. Keep us posted on the progress.
Later,

**BIG ORANGE** · 10-31-2002, 11:16 PM

Hey that looks good ,I be glad when I catch up to were you are.
Did you sandblast the frame then prime and paint or what?
What kind of suspention bushing's did you use?
Were the brake and gas line's high?

72ChevyCheyenne · 11-01-2002, 06:48 AM

Jhow66 - The ZZ502 came yesterday and I am going to pick up some Hooker super comps today. Which towers and moter mounts did you use in your 71?

Big Orange - I had the frame blasted and powder coated. The suspension bushings are all rubber except for the front sway bar, rear trailing arms and the adjustable panhard bar, those are poly. Since I went with stainless, they were around $500 for the brake, tranny and custom fuel lines.

jhow66 · 11-01-2002, 11:44 AM

Mine was a factory 402 so these brackets and mounts will work in yours. What gear are you pulling? I have a 3.07 and still had to put in a Eaton Posi to be able to use the TQ of this motors. Hope yours does not use oil like mine-( 1 qt. per 400 miles since new- 5000+ miles now) but does not smoke a lick anytime. Still would buy another though. Enjoy!

72ChevyCheyenne · 11-01-2002, 12:25 PM

I am running a 3.42 gear with a new Eaton Posi. The General tod me that they had changed the oil ring to a different type in the later 502s. How long have you had yours?

*Randy70C-10* · 11-01-2002, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BIG ORANGE
Hey that looks good ,I be glad when I catch up to were you are.

We've seen your Suburban. We'll be glad to catch up where "you" are.

jhow66 · 11-01-2002, 08:36 PM

I got mine in August of 2000. Did they say what ring to use?When I tried to contact the "General" they said to check with your dealer. Dealer said "duh". so I gave up and living with it. How long til it will be finished? Need pictures when done.

72ChevyCheyenne · 11-02-2002, 07:04 AM

No they didn't say which ring it was. I plan on having it done by Xmas. What tranny are you running?

jhow66 · 11-02-2002, 01:34 PM

400 Turbo (here's my other "toy")

lugnuts · 11-04-2002, 02:40 AM

Hey there 72chevycheyenne where did you get the gas tank and how hard was it to mount? I have a 72 short stepside with the gas tank in the cab and I want to move it, good looking job you got goin there.

72ChevyCheyenne · 11-04-2002, 06:30 AM

I got it out of a local junk yard and had it steamed and sealed. It was pretty easy to mount the way I did it. Instead of using the straps, I drilled 3/8" holes in the flanges on the side of the tank. I then bolted it to the frame using the existing frame holes and sway bar link bolts with the rubber bushings to allow for the frame to flex without stressing the seam on the tank itself.

69 Short Fleet · 11-04-2002, 08:26 AM

Hi 72chevycheyenne: Exellent job on your truck, looking forward to more picks, Hi 70c10 Ive got a KZ 1000 show bike as well and got the header ceramic coated (same proceedure as powder coating) colours are somewhat limited but it came out really nice, the only bad feedback Ive heard so far is the coating can sometimes turn a lighter colour (primarily closer to the head). Take care, Doug (new to board)

DarkFox1 · 11-04-2002, 08:30 AM

lookin good! I'm right behind you.. about $1400+ behind you lol

10-31-2002, 12:52 PM	#1
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	Progress: Rolling Chassis Front View Attached Images __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

10-31-2002, 12:53 PM	#2
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	Front Suspension Attached Images __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

10-31-2002, 12:54 PM	#3
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	Rear end Attached Images __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

10-31-2002, 12:55 PM	#4
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	Another rear end Attached Images __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

10-31-2002, 01:21 PM	#5
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Great pics, it looks like you're making some nice progress there!! __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

10-31-2002, 01:30 PM	#6
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Woah! You are getting way ahead of me there 72Cheyenne! It is looking good. How did that InLine brake line kit go on? Did you sandblast everything before having it pcoated? Keep up the good work. You will be a great resource for me as you will have lived it before I have to figure it out. I'm hoping to get my posi ordered next week. I'm still a ways out to be able to sit back on her feet. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-31-2002, 01:34 PM	#7
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Looks great!. Can mufflers be powdercoated and withstand extreme heat?. That would look cool! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

10-31-2002, 02:25 PM	#8
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	The inline Tube brake and fuel lines are great. Once I figured out which line went where, they fit like a glove. The frame, crossmembers, upper/lower control arms sway bar and rear shock mounts were blasted and powder coated. __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

10-31-2002, 09:28 PM	#9
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Is that the motor you are going to use under your name? If so send it to me and I will break it in for you in my other truck. This way when you are ready to start it up it will be ready to rock and roll. (which they will as I have a 502HO in my 71 Cheyenne) Attached Images __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

10-31-2002, 09:30 PM	#10
flyin99 creator of kong Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kentucky Posts: 538	smoooooooooth !!!!!!!!!!!!

10-31-2002, 09:35 PM	#11
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	P.S. Hedmen makes a set of 2"X3" headers that fit like a glove. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

10-31-2002, 11:08 PM	#12
firstgencamaros Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 151	Very nice. I wish I had the room to do that with mine. My garage is full of first generation camaros...... I guess I shouldn't really complain huh? Oh well... looks good. Keep us posted on the progress. Later, __________________ FGC

10-31-2002, 11:16 PM	#13
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,767	Little info. Hey that looks good ,I be glad when I catch up to were you are. Did you sandblast the frame then prime and paint or what? What kind of suspention bushing's did you use? Were the brake and gas line's high? __________________ Things happen for a reason!

11-01-2002, 06:48 AM	#14
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	Jhow66 - The ZZ502 came yesterday and I am going to pick up some Hooker super comps today. Which towers and moter mounts did you use in your 71? Big Orange - I had the frame blasted and powder coated. The suspension bushings are all rubber except for the front sway bar, rear trailing arms and the adjustable panhard bar, those are poly. Since I went with stainless, they were around $500 for the brake, tranny and custom fuel lines. __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

11-01-2002, 11:44 AM	#15
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Mine was a factory 402 so these brackets and mounts will work in yours. What gear are you pulling? I have a 3.07 and still had to put in a Eaton Posi to be able to use the TQ of this motors. Hope yours does not use oil like mine-( 1 qt. per 400 miles since new- 5000+ miles now) but does not smoke a lick anytime. Still would buy another though. Enjoy! __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer



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11-01-2002, 12:25 PM	#16
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	I am running a 3.42 gear with a new Eaton Posi. The General tod me that they had changed the oil ring to a different type in the later 502s. How long have you had yours? __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

11-01-2002, 08:36 PM	#18
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	rings I got mine in August of 2000. Did they say what ring to use?When I tried to contact the "General" they said to check with your dealer. Dealer said "duh". so I gave up and living with it. How long til it will be finished? Need pictures when done. Attached Images __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

11-02-2002, 07:04 AM	#19
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	No they didn't say which ring it was. I plan on having it done by Xmas. What tranny are you running? __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

11-02-2002, 01:34 PM	#20
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	400 Turbo (here's my other "toy") Attached Images __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

11-04-2002, 02:40 AM	#21
lugnuts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 13	Hey there 72chevycheyenne where did you get the gas tank and how hard was it to mount? I have a 72 short stepside with the gas tank in the cab and I want to move it, good looking job you got goin there.

11-04-2002, 06:30 AM	#22
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	I got it out of a local junk yard and had it steamed and sealed. It was pretty easy to mount the way I did it. Instead of using the straps, I drilled 3/8" holes in the flanges on the side of the tank. I then bolted it to the frame using the existing frame holes and sway bar link bolts with the rubber bushings to allow for the frame to flex without stressing the seam on the tank itself. __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

11-04-2002, 08:26 AM	#23
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Hi 72chevycheyenne: Exellent job on your truck, looking forward to more picks, Hi 70c10 Ive got a KZ 1000 show bike as well and got the header ceramic coated (same proceedure as powder coating) colours are somewhat limited but it came out really nice, the only bad feedback Ive heard so far is the coating can sometimes turn a lighter colour (primarily closer to the head). Take care, Doug (new to board)

11-04-2002, 08:30 AM	#24
DarkFox1 in WAY over my head Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 923	lookin good! I'm right behind you.. about $1400+ behind you lol

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