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**DeadheadNM** · 01-25-2013, 01:24 AM

Appreciate it guys - thanks! I'm really looking forward to seeing those stock wheels bolted on. Ryan - you bet!

72KAY20 · 01-25-2013, 06:24 AM

Looking great!!!! Can't wait to see it with those wheels and tires on it. Love that color combination!!! Very nice job DeadheadNM.

litew8 · 01-27-2013, 03:29 PM

Heck yeah! That controller is badass

Tires look great, truck looking awesome, great job.

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Found a NOS set of "Pleasur-lift" Delco air shocks and the dash mounted controller/vacuum device....tempted to install just 'cause the controller looks so cool...

Duncan and son · 01-27-2013, 09:40 PM

Pete, I am impressed...you took a good bed and turned it into a great bed. You are sure doing the whole truck right. AS it was not as you wish it was.
Always appreciate you Paul and Jason

**AMERICAN PICK-UP** · 01-28-2013, 10:08 AM

LOOKING GREAT!!!! keep up the good work!!

**DeadheadNM** · 01-28-2013, 08:29 PM

Thanks for the positive feedback guys!

Got the AM/FM radio back from a refurbish by Jerry Rudbeck at Electrodesign (electrodesign.us). His service and quality is top class!!!! In addition to the refurbish (that includes repainting that dial bar thing and polishing the selector buttons) he straightened a bent cooling fin and installed an aux jack.

Squareforceone · 01-29-2013, 12:30 PM

Christ you work fast.. you must be made of money lol

daves72C10D · 01-29-2013, 07:59 PM

Great truck. This is going to be a good one. Might be too nice to drive.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-29-2013, 09:15 PM

Thanks guys, I will get this thing out on the road. The year I spent scrounging parts for the build has helped moved things along once it hit the shop. Having good sheet metal helped too. Here are before and after pics of the OEM bumpers I had repaired and re-chromed. The plating shop did an excellent job.

chipflyer · 01-29-2013, 09:43 PM

Hey Pete, who did your bumpers?

Jeff

**DeadheadNM** · 01-29-2013, 09:49 PM

Jeff -

Electroplating of El Paso (http://www.electroplatingelpaso.com/). Here's the thread I posted with more pics and other member experiences with this company: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495482 . They did an excellent job. I may send some hub caps their way soon. Keep us posted if you use them.

Pete

chipflyer · 01-29-2013, 09:52 PM

I thought that was who you used, I have had some emails with them and do plan to use them on my 36 Grill. Just need to find a box big enough to ship it in and work up the courage to ship it.

Jeff

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-29-2013, 09:57 PM

Man that's awesome on the bumpers! Were they really pricey? I'd like to get my bumpers on my 40 Ford rechromed. The aftermarket ones are thin and expensive!

**DeadheadNM** · 01-29-2013, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Man that's awesome on the bumpers! Were they really pricey? I'd like to get my bumpers on my 40 Ford rechromed. The aftermarket ones are thin and expensive!

Total for both bumpers was $400 and change - that priced was picked up at the shop but the shipping wasn't much. They made that front bumper look new from the outside (you can see the hammer marks inside).

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-29-2013, 10:09 PM

Man that's awesome! I will call them when I get a chance and see what they charge for mine.

BB72CHEVKT · 01-30-2013, 01:29 PM

Looks great!

1985-GMC · 02-04-2013, 01:33 AM

Nice truck, I really dig that paint!

**DeadheadNM** · 02-08-2013, 06:34 PM

Thanks again for the compliments! Took some pics today. It's coming together. The sound deadener was new to me. It's some asphalt-like compound sandwiched around aluminum.

Are the tailgate hinges body color or unfinished?

Also want to wish Paul Duncan (Duncan and Son) all the best with his recovery. You and Jason be strong and hang in there. I'll be driving out this truck out to visit when its all done. I want to cash in on that moon pie and Dr. Pepper offer. Always appreciate you!

**DeadheadNM** · 02-08-2013, 06:35 PM

Rear hooks....

1985-GMC · 02-08-2013, 08:30 PM

Looks awesome! Are you sticking with those wheels or going with some steelies?

**DeadheadNM** · 02-08-2013, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Looks awesome! Are you sticking with those wheels or going with some steelies?

Thanks! Got a set of five OEM 16.5 x 8.25 steelies (see post #78 for a pic) with dog dish caps to match. Yeah, it's getting time to bolt those on...

1985-GMC · 02-08-2013, 09:02 PM

Oh yeah sweet! I already forgot seeing those from just few days ago.

MrBeast · 02-09-2013, 03:30 PM

Man that is a beautiful truck you are building there. Doing a top notch job.

I want to see that air lift controller installed and functional! it is pretty slick.

I am going to be installing helper bags on my 72 K30 Cummins, I think converting one of those controls to run it would be too neat!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-12-2013, 04:50 PM

Looking good Pete... First class restoration! WES

blackhawkip · 02-12-2013, 08:18 PM

Hello Pete, truck is looking great! Question: where did you get your 3/4 anodized power brake booster? Restored or new?

01-25-2013, 01:24 AM	#101
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,285	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Appreciate it guys - thanks! I'm really looking forward to seeing those stock wheels bolted on. Ryan - you bet! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-25-2013, 06:24 AM	#102
72KAY20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 171	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Looking great!!!! Can't wait to see it with those wheels and tires on it. Love that color combination!!! Very nice job DeadheadNM. __________________ 72Kay20 Bel Air, MD 1972 Hugger Orange K20 LWB 350, 4wd, 4spd Sm465, Dana 44, HO52 Other Toys 69 Cortez Silver Z28 86 White Buick T Type

01-27-2013, 09:40 PM	#104
Duncan and son Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Pete, I am impressed...you took a good bed and turned it into a great bed. You are sure doing the whole truck right. AS it was not as you wish it was. Always appreciate you Paul and Jason __________________ You can shear a sheep every year, but you can only skin it once The person dealing with facts is never at the mercy of the person dealing with theory 1972 Cheyenne Super 402 400 A/c bucket seat tilt custom camper Longhorn 1975 Silverado 454 Crew cab camper special dually

01-28-2013, 10:08 AM	#105
AMERICAN PICK-UP Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: paragould,arkansas Posts: 856	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build LOOKING GREAT!!!! keep up the good work!!

01-28-2013, 08:29 PM	#106
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,285	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Thanks for the positive feedback guys! Got the AM/FM radio back from a refurbish by Jerry Rudbeck at Electrodesign (electrodesign.us). His service and quality is top class!!!! In addition to the refurbish (that includes repainting that dial bar thing and polishing the selector buttons) he straightened a bent cooling fin and installed an aux jack. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-29-2013, 12:30 PM	#107
Squareforceone Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rustville USA or southeast Ia Posts: 654	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Christ you work fast.. you must be made of money lol __________________ Rust is better than rice.

01-29-2013, 07:59 PM	#108
daves72C10D Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Vale, NC Posts: 283	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Great truck. This is going to be a good one. Might be too nice to drive. __________________ 1972 Custom 10 Deluxe- original paint, interior- 72k miles http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2466316 Cheap, Fast or Good. Pick any two. 1990 Eagle Talon AWD 1991.5 W250 CTD 1992 Cushman Truckster- Haulster

01-29-2013, 09:15 PM	#109
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,285	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Thanks guys, I will get this thing out on the road. The year I spent scrounging parts for the build has helped moved things along once it hit the shop. Having good sheet metal helped too. Here are before and after pics of the OEM bumpers I had repaired and re-chromed. The plating shop did an excellent job. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-29-2013, 09:43 PM	#110
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Hey Pete, who did your bumpers? Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

01-29-2013, 09:49 PM	#111
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,285	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Jeff - Electroplating of El Paso (http://www.electroplatingelpaso.com/). Here's the thread I posted with more pics and other member experiences with this company: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495482 . They did an excellent job. I may send some hub caps their way soon. Keep us posted if you use them. Pete __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-29-2013, 09:52 PM	#112
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build I thought that was who you used, I have had some emails with them and do plan to use them on my 36 Grill. Just need to find a box big enough to ship it in and work up the courage to ship it. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

01-29-2013, 09:57 PM	#113
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Man that's awesome on the bumpers! Were they really pricey? I'd like to get my bumpers on my 40 Ford rechromed. The aftermarket ones are thin and expensive! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-29-2013, 10:09 PM	#115
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Man that's awesome! I will call them when I get a chance and see what they charge for mine. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-30-2013, 01:29 PM	#116
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Looks great! __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

02-04-2013, 01:33 AM	#117
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Nice truck, I really dig that paint! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)



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02-08-2013, 06:34 PM	#118
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,285	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Thanks again for the compliments! Took some pics today. It's coming together. The sound deadener was new to me. It's some asphalt-like compound sandwiched around aluminum. Are the tailgate hinges body color or unfinished? Also want to wish Paul Duncan (Duncan and Son) all the best with his recovery. You and Jason be strong and hang in there. I'll be driving out this truck out to visit when its all done. I want to cash in on that moon pie and Dr. Pepper offer. Always appreciate you! Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

02-08-2013, 06:35 PM	#119
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,285	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Rear hooks.... Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

02-08-2013, 08:30 PM	#120
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Looks awesome! Are you sticking with those wheels or going with some steelies? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

02-08-2013, 09:02 PM	#122
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Oh yeah sweet! I already forgot seeing those from just few days ago. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

02-09-2013, 03:30 PM	#123
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Man that is a beautiful truck you are building there. Doing a top notch job. I want to see that air lift controller installed and functional! it is pretty slick. I am going to be installing helper bags on my 72 K30 Cummins, I think converting one of those controls to run it would be too neat! __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

02-12-2013, 04:50 PM	#124
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Looking good Pete... First class restoration! WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-12-2013, 08:18 PM	#125
blackhawkip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fort Knox, KY Posts: 212	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Hello Pete, truck is looking great! Question: where did you get your 3/4 anodized power brake booster? Restored or new? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4wd 1972 Chevy Camaro Z28 1972 Cheyenne Super K30 (sold) 1972 Cheyenne Super Shortbed w/402bb (sold) 1972 Custom/Deluxe 2wd Suburban w/402bb (sold) plus too many others.....

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