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Roostboy102 · 03-20-2012, 08:37 PM

The day I brought 'er home:

Did some digging and found that the PO had a crappy paint job done over crappy body work. Not sure what some people think... So I scheduled it to have the inner/outer rockers, cab supports, and cab corners fixed. So off comes the bed:

Don't want a garage queen with this just want to have a fun toy that's solid! This is my first "project" that isn't a motorcycle so I have alooooot of learning to do. Great forum great people! Thanks in advance for any help I may recieve!

My $100 Ford Super Duty rear seat:

Even though it's coming apart already I'm definitely in love! Sorry for the crappy pics.

Roostboy102 · 03-26-2012, 07:46 PM

Bed off, wire wheeling done, first coat of rusty metal primer on!

Roostboy102 · 08-24-2013, 12:16 AM

A lot has happened since last updated... I'm not good with taking pictures and keeping things updated.

Hood stripes:

Hauled my ls 4.8 home:

Put it in:

4" drop in rear and put a fleetside on:

And that's where we're at! Really lovin this thing and you guys are amazing with the wealth of knowledge! Thanks for everyone's help!

STOCKISH · 08-24-2013, 08:43 AM

Nice work. Great choice on the LS swap.

Hardesty454 · 08-24-2013, 10:53 AM

Looks good. Try to update more though! Those are big project leaps!

Roostboy102 · 08-24-2013, 09:26 PM

Thanks guys I'll try to stay updated a little more!

Roostboy102 · 11-10-2013, 07:59 PM

Time for ball joints, tie rod ends, and more low

oh and a lot of learning!

Little paint

Now waiting on parts and the dreaming continues...

Roostboy102 · 05-10-2014, 09:45 PM

All new cpp suspension, ball joints, tie rods... it's getting there I suppose

Tropical Snowstorm · 05-10-2014, 09:53 PM

Looking good, love the polished slots!

Roostboy102 · 05-10-2014, 09:56 PM

Thank you! Should I keep them? I can't seem to find lug nuts. I tried pep boys (supposedly good selection) and even online but none seem to be the same as what's on it now. The nuts on there are half stripped and all rusty. I was considering going to rallies for this reason but I kind of like the slots!

swamp rat · 05-11-2014, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Roostboy102

Thank you! Should I keep them? I can't seem to find lug nuts. I tried pep boys (supposedly good selection) and even online but none seem to be the same as what's on it now. The nuts on there are half stripped and all rusty. I was considering going to rallies for this reason but I kind of like the slots!

Are they ET type lugs? if so they are available.

https://www.google.com/search?q=ET+l...w=1600&bih=796

If they are the flat washer type they are available too.

67swb72klb · 05-11-2014, 12:44 PM

try summit for the lug nuts
that's where I bought mine and they are holding up well to the weather
btw nice progress on the truck

Tropical Snowstorm · 05-12-2014, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roostboy102

Thank you! Should I keep them? I can't seem to find lug nuts. I tried pep boys (supposedly good selection) and even online but none seem to be the same as what's on it now. The nuts on there are half stripped and all rusty. I was considering going to rallies for this reason but I kind of like the slots!

They're unique for sure, and while there are replicas they aren't available in too many sizes and offsets. Lugnuts shouldn't be too bad, they might not be local but Summit always has a good variety, I actually had good luck at discount tire as well.

Rally wheels are also in my top choices though, if I had my way I'd keep a set of both and swap out when I started getting a bit bored.

Roostboy102 · 05-12-2014, 09:04 PM

Thanks for the input! They are the washer type nuts. I'll have to check summit but yea I may have to do the "2 sets and swap em out"

TwinsSpeedShop · 05-12-2014, 09:16 PM

Have you checked mileage with the 4.8? How did you do the fuel system? Tank relocation? Truck is looking good. Are you ditching the step bed all together?

Roostboy102 · 05-14-2014, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TwinsSpeedShop

Have you checked mileage with the 4.8? How did you do the fuel system? Tank relocation? Truck is looking good. Are you ditching the step bed all together?

Just got my speedhut gauge in the dash so I can check fuel mileage this summer...

Fuel system I did with fuel injection rated hose and fuel injection clamps, external pump, stock tank.

Step bed is gone for good

smartass12 · 05-16-2014, 08:29 AM

wish my ls went in that quick/easy....

Roostboy102 · 05-19-2014, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by smartass12

wish my ls went in that quick/easy....

Haha it was not easy by any stretch of the imagination! But I'm very glad I did it!

Heylookitsdylan · 10-11-2014, 09:58 PM

Have any pics of how you did your fuel system? I want to use the stock tank with my 5.3 as well!

Roostboy102 · 10-23-2014, 11:08 PM

No pics on that. Feed - pump - filter - fuel rail - return (I have the return style rail). Used walbro pump, fuel injection hose and clamps. If money allows it go for the an fittings and hard line or braided stainless IMO.

Roostboy102 · 11-09-2014, 04:44 PM

I was having problems staying motivated, so I tore it apart

. The fenders and hood had alignment issues and I needed to clean up in the engine bay so why not go to town!

Should've done that in the beginning would've made the swap easier!

swamp rat · 11-10-2014, 06:54 PM

Ya got a shop so go for it.

Roostboy102 · 11-16-2014, 08:51 PM

Trim holes welded shut, flap disked, ready for filler! I think this is how you do it...

Plan on using white epoxy primer and just drive it like that for a while. Any input on that approach?

67ctener · 11-17-2014, 12:40 PM

Looking great. Moving along quickly, good call on the fleet swap

rusty76 · 11-30-2014, 09:06 PM

Cool build. I seem to remember looking at your build awhile back. I've looked at sooooooo many builds. Killer looking truck and I like the Ls. I'm curious about the mileage and power.

03-20-2012, 08:37 PM	#1
Roostboy102 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Amish Country Posts: 138	72 Step - Rust elimination = driver The day I brought 'er home: Did some digging and found that the PO had a crappy paint job done over crappy body work. Not sure what some people think... So I scheduled it to have the inner/outer rockers, cab supports, and cab corners fixed. So off comes the bed: Don't want a garage queen with this just want to have a fun toy that's solid! This is my first "project" that isn't a motorcycle so I have alooooot of learning to do. Great forum great people! Thanks in advance for any help I may recieve! My $100 Ford Super Duty rear seat: Even though it's coming apart already I'm definitely in love! Sorry for the crappy pics. __________________ 72 C10 - Multicolor, 4.8 ls, NV3500. Sold 72 K5 - Under Construction

03-26-2012, 07:46 PM	#2
Roostboy102 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Amish Country Posts: 138	Re: 72 Step - Rust elimination = driver Bed off, wire wheeling done, first coat of rusty metal primer on! __________________ 72 C10 - Multicolor, 4.8 ls, NV3500. Sold 72 K5 - Under Construction

08-24-2013, 12:16 AM	#3
Roostboy102 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Amish Country Posts: 138	Re: 72 Step - Rust elimination = driver A lot has happened since last updated... I'm not good with taking pictures and keeping things updated. Hood stripes: Hauled my ls 4.8 home: Put it in: 4" drop in rear and put a fleetside on: And that's where we're at! Really lovin this thing and you guys are amazing with the wealth of knowledge! Thanks for everyone's help! __________________ 72 C10 - Multicolor, 4.8 ls, NV3500. Sold 72 K5 - Under Construction

08-24-2013, 08:43 AM	#4
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 72 Step - Rust elimination = driver Nice work. Great choice on the LS swap. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

08-24-2013, 10:53 AM	#5
Hardesty454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Riverbank, Ca Posts: 1,006	Re: 72 Step - Rust elimination = driver Looks good. Try to update more though! Those are big project leaps! __________________ Rob 1971 c10 - ground up in progress Tripp's Speed Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589750

08-24-2013, 09:26 PM	#6
Roostboy102 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Amish Country Posts: 138	Re: 72 Step - Rust elimination = driver Thanks guys I'll try to stay updated a little more! __________________ 72 C10 - Multicolor, 4.8 ls, NV3500. Sold 72 K5 - Under Construction

11-10-2013, 07:59 PM	#7
Roostboy102 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Amish Country Posts: 138	Re: 72 Step - Rust elimination = driver Time for ball joints, tie rod ends, and more low oh and a lot of learning! Little paint Now waiting on parts and the dreaming continues... __________________ 72 C10 - Multicolor, 4.8 ls, NV3500. Sold 72 K5 - Under Construction

05-10-2014, 09:45 PM	#8
Roostboy102 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Amish Country Posts: 138	Re: 72 Step - Rust elimination = driver All new cpp suspension, ball joints, tie rods... it's getting there I suppose __________________ 72 C10 - Multicolor, 4.8 ls, NV3500. Sold 72 K5 - Under Construction

05-10-2014, 09:53 PM	#9
Tropical Snowstorm Lurky lurky Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 553	Re: 72 Step - Rust elimination = driver Looking good, love the polished slots! __________________ Current slooooow build 1972 Cheyenne Super 1972 C10, sold thread 1970 Camaro RS Family Heirloom

05-10-2014, 09:56 PM	#10
Roostboy102 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Amish Country Posts: 138	Re: 72 Step - Rust elimination = driver Thank you! Should I keep them? I can't seem to find lug nuts. I tried pep boys (supposedly good selection) and even online but none seem to be the same as what's on it now. The nuts on there are half stripped and all rusty. I was considering going to rallies for this reason but I kind of like the slots! __________________ 72 C10 - Multicolor, 4.8 ls, NV3500. Sold 72 K5 - Under Construction

05-11-2014, 12:44 PM	#12
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,470	Re: 72 Step - Rust elimination = driver try summit for the lug nuts that's where I bought mine and they are holding up well to the weather btw nice progress on the truck __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

05-12-2014, 09:04 PM	#14
Roostboy102 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Amish Country Posts: 138	Re: 72 Step - Rust elimination = driver Thanks for the input! They are the washer type nuts. I'll have to check summit but yea I may have to do the "2 sets and swap em out" __________________ 72 C10 - Multicolor, 4.8 ls, NV3500. Sold 72 K5 - Under Construction

05-12-2014, 09:16 PM	#15
TwinsSpeedShop Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Easley SC Posts: 150	Re: 72 Step - Rust elimination = driver Have you checked mileage with the 4.8? How did you do the fuel system? Tank relocation? Truck is looking good. Are you ditching the step bed all together?

05-16-2014, 08:29 AM	#17
smartass12 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: orange county, california Posts: 363	Re: 72 Step - Rust elimination = driver wish my ls went in that quick/easy.... __________________ My 67 stepside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522760

10-11-2014, 09:58 PM	#19
Heylookitsdylan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: El Dorado, Kansas Posts: 10	Re: 72 Step - Rust elimination = driver Have any pics of how you did your fuel system? I want to use the stock tank with my 5.3 as well!



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10-23-2014, 11:08 PM	#20
Roostboy102 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Amish Country Posts: 138	Re: 72 Step - Rust elimination = driver No pics on that. Feed - pump - filter - fuel rail - return (I have the return style rail). Used walbro pump, fuel injection hose and clamps. If money allows it go for the an fittings and hard line or braided stainless IMO. __________________ 72 C10 - Multicolor, 4.8 ls, NV3500. Sold 72 K5 - Under Construction

11-09-2014, 04:44 PM	#21
Roostboy102 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Amish Country Posts: 138	Re: 72 Step - Rust elimination = driver I was having problems staying motivated, so I tore it apart . The fenders and hood had alignment issues and I needed to clean up in the engine bay so why not go to town! Should've done that in the beginning would've made the swap easier! __________________ 72 C10 - Multicolor, 4.8 ls, NV3500. Sold 72 K5 - Under Construction

11-10-2014, 06:54 PM	#22
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 72 Step - Rust elimination = driver Ya got a shop so go for it. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

11-16-2014, 08:51 PM	#23
Roostboy102 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Amish Country Posts: 138	Re: 72 Step - Rust elimination = driver Trim holes welded shut, flap disked, ready for filler! I think this is how you do it... Plan on using white epoxy primer and just drive it like that for a while. Any input on that approach? __________________ 72 C10 - Multicolor, 4.8 ls, NV3500. Sold 72 K5 - Under Construction

11-17-2014, 12:40 PM	#24
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: 72 Step - Rust elimination = driver Looking great. Moving along quickly, good call on the fleet swap __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

11-30-2014, 09:06 PM	#25
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: 72 Step - Rust elimination = driver Cool build. I seem to remember looking at your build awhile back. I've looked at sooooooo many builds. Killer looking truck and I like the Ls. I'm curious about the mileage and power. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

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