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72ChevyCheyenne · 03-20-2003, 02:34 PM

The following pics are the test fit of the fenders and Ram Air II hood prior to sanding and painting.

72ChevyCheyenne · 03-20-2003, 02:35 PM

Pic 2

72ChevyCheyenne · 03-20-2003, 02:36 PM

Pic 3

72ChevyCheyenne · 03-20-2003, 02:38 PM

Pic 4

**1971Stepside** · 03-20-2003, 02:47 PM

I thought you said you hadn't made much progress??? Looking good. Did you have a pretty solid cab to begin with or did you have to do a lot of fixin? I need more time to work on mine.

72ChevyCheyenne · 03-20-2003, 02:52 PM

I thought I had bought a decent cab. Once we started grinding out what I thought was surface rust we found problems. Here is what was replaced.
Both front floor pans, Drivers side rear floor, both kick panels, both rockers (inner and outer), both cab corners, passenger side dog leg, drivers side cab support and cutting and grinding on the firewall.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 03-20-2003, 03:28 PM

That is one Nasty Lookin Hood, I Love it.

72MARIO · 03-20-2003, 03:45 PM

I wonder if the body pannels will line up the same once there on the frame just thinking ....... I have had a really hard time getting mine to line up right on the truck.

What colour are going to paint ?

72ChevyCheyenne · 03-20-2003, 03:47 PM

I can only hope so. We tried to replicate the same structure as the frame with the jig. I am painting it Indigo Blue Metallic whic is a 2002 Chevy truck color.

72MARIO · 03-20-2003, 03:53 PM

Looks really good when do you think it will be on the road ? Body work takes forever Eh ? Good luck buddy.

Oh I am drilling alignment holes in every pannel before I take it apart for primer and paint. That way when assembly time comes all that happnes is pop the pin tighten the bolt and on to the next pannel. Less risk of scratching too.

Later Mario

72shadetree · 03-20-2003, 04:15 PM

keep up the good work looking good

72ChevyCheyenne · 03-20-2003, 11:01 PM

72Mario, I registered it for the Chevy/GMC Nationals in Pigeon Forge, TN the 1st weekend in May so i have to get on the ball.

Hooter · 03-21-2003, 01:25 AM

That hood looks mean! you gonna make it functional?

1969 GMC · 03-21-2003, 03:51 AM

ya, it can't Ram much air w/ no cut outs in it :p lol

...anyways, it will look...dare I say scary? when finished...good luck

miket · 03-21-2003, 04:11 AM

Ohhhh...here we go again...so whaddya think 72 are you gonna open it up?

Just kidding I know I already gave you a hard time about this...

72ChevyCheyenne · 03-21-2003, 07:04 AM

No I have decided to open it up and make it functional. The bottom picture that I posted you can see the lines where it is to be cut.

Blue Beard · 03-21-2003, 08:32 AM

Nice hood, haven't seen one like that before.................

What brand is it and is it sheetmetal or fiberglass.....................

72ChevyCheyenne · 03-21-2003, 09:21 AM

Blue Beard it is fiberglass and is made by www.techhoods.com.

03-20-2003, 02:34 PM	#1
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	Progress Pics The following pics are the test fit of the fenders and Ram Air II hood prior to sanding and painting. 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.

03-20-2003, 02:35 PM	#2
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	Pic 2 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.

03-20-2003, 02:36 PM	#3
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	Pic 3 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.

03-20-2003, 02:38 PM	#4
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	Pic 4 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.

03-20-2003, 02:47 PM	#5
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	I thought you said you hadn't made much progress??? Looking good. Did you have a pretty solid cab to begin with or did you have to do a lot of fixin? I need more time to work on mine. __________________ 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."

03-20-2003, 02:52 PM	#6
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	I thought I had bought a decent cab. Once we started grinding out what I thought was surface rust we found problems. Here is what was replaced. Both front floor pans, Drivers side rear floor, both kick panels, both rockers (inner and outer), both cab corners, passenger side dog leg, drivers side cab support and cutting and grinding on the firewall. __________________ 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.

03-20-2003, 03:28 PM	#7
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,185	That is one Nasty Lookin Hood, I Love it. __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

03-20-2003, 03:45 PM	#8
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	I wonder if the body pannels will line up the same once there on the frame just thinking ....... I have had a really hard time getting mine to line up right on the truck. What colour are going to paint ? __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-20-2003, 03:47 PM	#9
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	I can only hope so. We tried to replicate the same structure as the frame with the jig. I am painting it Indigo Blue Metallic whic is a 2002 Chevy truck color. __________________ 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.

03-20-2003, 03:53 PM	#10
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Looks really good when do you think it will be on the road ? Body work takes forever Eh ? Good luck buddy. Oh I am drilling alignment holes in every pannel before I take it apart for primer and paint. That way when assembly time comes all that happnes is pop the pin tighten the bolt and on to the next pannel. Less risk of scratching too. Later Mario __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-20-2003, 04:15 PM	#11
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	keep up the good work looking good __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

03-20-2003, 11:01 PM	#12
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	72Mario, I registered it for the Chevy/GMC Nationals in Pigeon Forge, TN the 1st weekend in May so i have to get on the ball. __________________ 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.

03-21-2003, 01:25 AM	#13
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	That hood looks mean! you gonna make it functional? __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

03-21-2003, 03:51 AM	#14
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	ya, it can't Ram much air w/ no cut outs in it :p lol ...anyways, it will look...dare I say scary? when finished...good luck __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650 Last edited by 1969 GMC; 03-21-2003 at 03:53 AM.

03-21-2003, 04:11 AM	#15
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	opening up your ram air hood Ohhhh...here we go again...so whaddya think 72 are you gonna open it up? Just kidding I know I already gave you a hard time about this... __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection



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03-21-2003, 07:04 AM	#16
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	No I have decided to open it up and make it functional. The bottom picture that I posted you can see the lines where it is to be cut. __________________ 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.

03-21-2003, 08:32 AM	#17
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Nice hood, haven't seen one like that before................. What brand is it and is it sheetmetal or fiberglass..................... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-21-2003, 09:21 AM	#18
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	Blue Beard it is fiberglass and is made by www.techhoods.com. __________________ 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.

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