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tantrumpipeline · 08-06-2010, 02:08 AM

sweet build, love the 68 front end swap, great progress

usmcchevy · 08-25-2010, 02:02 AM

Thanks everyone.

No pictures this time, camera is dead. I finished up the sunroof hole and threw some filler on it. Doesn't look very good, but I can work on looks later. I welded the stake pockets shut and painted the bedsides. Also finally found a good hood and painted it quick. Hood will go on as soon as I find time to go to the auto shop on base and sand blast the hinges. Windshield goes in on Thursday and placed a order with CPP for some suspension parts today. This thing might be on the road for Crusin' the Coast!

usmcchevy · 08-27-2010, 12:43 PM

Windshield in!

What the roof looks like, far from perfect.

Bed sides painted.

Side marker light fill. Still need to mount the filler hose inside the bed.

VA72C10 · 08-27-2010, 01:33 PM

Nice progress!

usmcchevy · 09-05-2010, 10:09 PM

Hood on, Side marker light fill finished, gas in the tank and hooked up the throttle cable. All systems go for start..........................and then the fuel pump goes out

15 min after all the parts stores closed

Hopefully tomorrow!

mcbassin · 09-06-2010, 07:54 PM

Looks like some great progress! Sorry to hear your fuel pump puked out on you.

usmcchevy · 09-11-2010, 11:17 PM

Two fuel pumps later we're in business, truck runs pretty good. Smokes a little, but for how long it needs to last should be ok. Today I got all the lights working, just need to work on the horn and this thing should pass inspection. Tomorrow it comes out of the garage for the first time since January....will post pics.

one dirty, dusty 250

fishingjred73 · 09-11-2010, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmcchevy

Two fuel pumps later we're in business, truck runs pretty good. Smokes a little, but for how long it needs to last should be ok. Today I got all the lights working, just need to work on the horn and this thing should pass inspection. Tomorrow it comes out of the garage for the first time since January....will post pics.

usmcchevy · 09-12-2010, 05:45 PM

Pics!!!

fishingjred73 · 09-12-2010, 06:15 PM

Ben truck looks real good, a lot different than it did in January!

VA72C10 · 09-12-2010, 09:13 PM

looking good!

mcbassin · 09-12-2010, 09:43 PM

Looks like some awesome progress! Keep the pics coming!

**Roland** · 09-13-2010, 09:58 AM

Great job Ben! Congratulations.

Newtz67 · 09-13-2010, 06:38 PM

Very cool! Whats next?

usmcchevy · 09-13-2010, 09:19 PM

Thanks everyone, there is no way I could have made it even this far without this board and it's members.

Whats next? Well last night I got the back bumper on. After I get it inspected I'm going to be driving it and just doing weekend projects, but I plan on a drop, different motor and trans along with a actual bed floor.......this thing still has a lot of work to be done!

usmcchevy · 09-17-2010, 09:43 PM

Back bumper on and I pressure washed 20+ pounds of crap off the engine and rest of the truck. Still need to finish cleaning the engine bay.

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-17-2010, 10:29 PM

Very nice progress!

tantrumpipeline · 09-17-2010, 11:20 PM

Lookin better all the time, the engine and underhood detailing, maybe some engine paint, she'll be lookin super nice, love the flat black and wheels, can't wait until I get mine driving and able to enjoy it as I work on it, super jealous

VA72C10 · 09-17-2010, 11:32 PM

with everyone else. great job.

spike38 · 09-17-2010, 11:56 PM

Great work! A little step at a time

driving is a very long time away for me as well.

Spike

67chevy1series · 09-18-2010, 12:06 AM

wow that looks good with the 68 front clip what made you change your mind

oldblue1968chevy · 09-19-2010, 06:34 PM

dude! where have I been, I havent seen your build!

Got more pics of filler?

The black looks good with the wheels, whered ya get the caps? Keep at it, is she on the road for good then?

usmcchevy · 09-20-2010, 02:26 AM

Thanks everyone. Why the 68 front clip? I've always liked the 68 front end the most and my 72 front end was junk so what better time to get what I wanted..

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

dude! where have I been, I havent seen your build!

Got more pics of filler?

The black looks good with the wheels, whered ya get the caps? Keep at it, is she on the road for good then?

I'll get some pics of the filler tomorrow, too dark right now. The caps came from lugnutking on epay. They were about $5 each. The truck still hasn't made it very far from the house. Still need to check trans and rear end oil and pick up some more antifreeze.

usmcchevy · 09-21-2010, 01:31 PM

Took her on her first trip out of the housing area. Made it to the gas station about a 1/2 mile away and back. I still need to work on the fuel filler a bit. It leaks a little where I took a slice out of the exhaust adapter to re form it and make it so 1.25" OD hose could slip on. Also need to adjust the choke, but other than those two problems she drove great.

It really needs to cool down around here, I'm sick of the camera lens fogging

All I did to mount the hinge was grind two small notches for the original hinge blots to sit. Nice and solid, no need to weld any for the hinge. I did need to bend the hinge slightly to get the lens to sit right.

The welds are ugly....I was having problems lol. The filler is mounted using a strap of 1/8 steel and then the strap is screwed to the bed. The filler "bucket" is just mounted to the filler, not screwed in at all, but it fits good and solid.

VA72C10 · 09-21-2010, 09:10 PM

hey, it works man! Glad you're out there enjoying it....can't wait to get a running project...tired of doing a bunch of work with nothing to hop in and enjoy

08-06-2010, 02:08 AM	#76
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver sweet build, love the 68 front end swap, great progress __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

08-25-2010, 02:02 AM	#77
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks everyone. No pictures this time, camera is dead. I finished up the sunroof hole and threw some filler on it. Doesn't look very good, but I can work on looks later. I welded the stake pockets shut and painted the bedsides. Also finally found a good hood and painted it quick. Hood will go on as soon as I find time to go to the auto shop on base and sand blast the hinges. Windshield goes in on Thursday and placed a order with CPP for some suspension parts today. This thing might be on the road for Crusin' the Coast! __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

08-27-2010, 12:43 PM	#78
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Windshield in! What the roof looks like, far from perfect. Bed sides painted. Side marker light fill. Still need to mount the filler hose inside the bed. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

08-27-2010, 01:33 PM	#79
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Nice progress! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-05-2010, 10:09 PM	#80
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Hood on, Side marker light fill finished, gas in the tank and hooked up the throttle cable. All systems go for start..........................and then the fuel pump goes out 15 min after all the parts stores closed Hopefully tomorrow! __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

09-06-2010, 07:54 PM	#81
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Looks like some great progress! Sorry to hear your fuel pump puked out on you. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

09-11-2010, 11:17 PM	#82
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Two fuel pumps later we're in business, truck runs pretty good. Smokes a little, but for how long it needs to last should be ok. Today I got all the lights working, just need to work on the horn and this thing should pass inspection. Tomorrow it comes out of the garage for the first time since January....will post pics. one dirty, dusty 250 __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

09-12-2010, 05:45 PM	#84
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Pics!!! __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

09-12-2010, 06:15 PM	#85
fishingjred73 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: LOUISIANA Posts: 811	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Ben truck looks real good, a lot different than it did in January! __________________ James '68 Stepside (ground up in progress) My 68 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...side-t956.html '81 SWB "Pap paw" (Driver) The 81 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...-swb-t960.html Member of www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/296290610747732/

09-12-2010, 09:13 PM	#86
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver looking good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-12-2010, 09:43 PM	#87
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Looks like some awesome progress! Keep the pics coming! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

09-13-2010, 09:58 AM	#88
Roland Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 134	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Great job Ben! Congratulations.

09-13-2010, 06:38 PM	#89
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Very cool! Whats next? __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

09-13-2010, 09:19 PM	#90
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks everyone, there is no way I could have made it even this far without this board and it's members. Whats next? Well last night I got the back bumper on. After I get it inspected I'm going to be driving it and just doing weekend projects, but I plan on a drop, different motor and trans along with a actual bed floor.......this thing still has a lot of work to be done! __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

09-17-2010, 09:43 PM	#91
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Back bumper on and I pressure washed 20+ pounds of crap off the engine and rest of the truck. Still need to finish cleaning the engine bay. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index



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09-17-2010, 10:29 PM	#92
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Very nice progress! __________________ 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.*

09-17-2010, 11:20 PM	#93
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Lookin better all the time, the engine and underhood detailing, maybe some engine paint, she'll be lookin super nice, love the flat black and wheels, can't wait until I get mine driving and able to enjoy it as I work on it, super jealous __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

09-17-2010, 11:32 PM	#94
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver with everyone else. great job. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-17-2010, 11:56 PM	#95
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Great work! A little step at a time driving is a very long time away for me as well. Spike

09-18-2010, 12:06 AM	#96
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver wow that looks good with the 68 front clip what made you change your mind

09-19-2010, 06:34 PM	#97
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver dude! where have I been, I havent seen your build! Got more pics of filler? The black looks good with the wheels, whered ya get the caps? Keep at it, is she on the road for good then? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

09-21-2010, 01:31 PM	#99
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Took her on her first trip out of the housing area. Made it to the gas station about a 1/2 mile away and back. I still need to work on the fuel filler a bit. It leaks a little where I took a slice out of the exhaust adapter to re form it and make it so 1.25" OD hose could slip on. Also need to adjust the choke, but other than those two problems she drove great. It really needs to cool down around here, I'm sick of the camera lens fogging All I did to mount the hinge was grind two small notches for the original hinge blots to sit. Nice and solid, no need to weld any for the hinge. I did need to bend the hinge slightly to get the lens to sit right. The welds are ugly....I was having problems lol. The filler is mounted using a strap of 1/8 steel and then the strap is screwed to the bed. The filler "bucket" is just mounted to the filler, not screwed in at all, but it fits good and solid. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

09-21-2010, 09:10 PM	#100
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver hey, it works man! Glad you're out there enjoying it....can't wait to get a running project...tired of doing a bunch of work with nothing to hop in and enjoy __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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