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TheWhiteElephant · 04-18-2011, 10:36 PM

Thanks for the review of the grille. I'm hoping to get one soon. Great choice to go with the '73 grille.

**N2TRUX** · 04-19-2011, 11:38 AM

Its a really nice piece. Give Tim Christian (Top Banana) a shout and let him set you up when you are ready.

**N2TRUX** · 05-01-2011, 04:26 PM

Updates added

To read the article go here-
"Retro-Tech- 77 Cheyenne gets retrogrades"

LiveAnimals · 05-01-2011, 06:39 PM

I feel like a little school girl now, haha so an OMG is in order.
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**N2TRUX** · 05-23-2011, 09:35 PM

A few more updates added.

To read the article go here-
"Retro-Tech- 77 Cheyenne gets retrogrades"

72BlckButy · 05-23-2011, 09:45 PM

Lookin' good Ken!

twoodson · 05-23-2011, 09:46 PM

Ken Ken Ken, there is nothing else to say. There is a company in the Truckin magazine that makes the same front bumper with the fog lights for the 81-87 that I plan on getting. Keep up the good work Boss!! I didn't think there was anything else that could be done to it but we always find something else to do..lol

bigblock73 · 05-23-2011, 10:47 PM

It would look even better w/o bumper bolts Ken

**N2TRUX** · 05-23-2011, 10:53 PM

I agree with you Jeff. Unfortunately thats not going to happen on this one. I do have s et of bolts that have a flatter head on them. Thats what it will have when it goes together the last time.

THE "10" SILVERADO · 05-23-2011, 10:57 PM

painted headlight bezels, light bumper, and recessed grill....

it all looks really good Ken...

Michael

higgiec10 · 05-25-2011, 10:28 PM

that is one clean truck. hope mine be that nice one day.

softballnrd27 · 06-24-2011, 07:58 PM

Does the grill actually bolt to the center support? I am seriously thinking of converting my 85 to the 73 frontend but I will need all the room I can get between the grill and the core support for the future. I will have a lift off fiberglass hood rather than a stock hood.

88Jimmy4x4 · 06-24-2011, 10:28 PM

very nice, I have been considering that bumper for my 76 and this helped me to decide....looks fantastic, cant wait to see more.

I have allways admired your attention to detail in everything you do

**N2TRUX** · 06-25-2011, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by softballnrd27

Does the grill actually bolt to the center support?

Yes, it requires the 73-74 center brace, side brackets, external hood latch, and external strike pin. It will reduce the gap between the grill and core support.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88Jimmy4x4

very nice, I have been considering that bumper for my 76 and this helped me to decide....looks fantastic, cant wait to see more.

Thanks! I have been undecided about how I like the bumper now that its on. I think once I get the new headlights it will all tie together nicely.

I have not had any progress, due to waiting on parts. Combine that with several backyard projects, and the truck is gathering dust.

I had the core support filler panel painted after several holes were filled. I will post pics of this and the new headlights this weekend.

softballnrd27 · 06-25-2011, 01:04 PM

Is it possible to not use the center brace? I will have a lift off fiberglass hood. How much room between your radiator and the back of the center brace? I need room for an intercooler later on down the road.

aggie91 · 07-09-2011, 04:08 PM

We were just down in your corner of the world the last couple of days. My oldest boy had a baseball camp at A&M, so we when down to Galvaston for a couple of days.

Have you made any progress lately?
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JNJchev77 · 07-12-2011, 02:51 PM

N2TRUX... love the conversion, great job!! Nice write up as well, I plan on doing this and will use this as my guide!

**N2TRUX** · 07-18-2011, 10:51 AM

Between waiting on parts, or parts to be painted this project came to a standstill for a while. Combine that with my Summer schedule that included hosting a 4th of July backyard bash, and a lot of time has slipped by.With most of my parts ready to go, I spent some time working on the headlight update.

To read the article go here-
"Retro-Tech- 77 Cheyenne gets retrogrades"

**lolife99** · 07-18-2011, 11:55 AM

Hey Ken,... do you have a link to those headlights?
They look like a plug-and-play install.
Or do you have to wire in some relays?

**N2TRUX** · 07-18-2011, 12:24 PM

Keith you can contact Chris (Capt Kaos) as he is our local distrubitor. The supplier is Round Eyes Performance Lights- LINK

They are not exactly "plug & play" but don't take much to install. My article is updated to show the mods required.

72BlckButy · 07-22-2011, 06:04 PM

Great addition to the write-up and wow... those look good!

Possible new update for you Keith?

OARNGESI · 07-23-2011, 06:51 AM

the truck looks great easily one of the nicest on the board but im not all that certain on the bumper really really like ever other piece though

kris's66lwb · 07-23-2011, 12:26 PM

Hey ken great wriet up question on the grille how much do those run that thing is amazing i have as 73 grile now and t it dosnt hold a candle to that a

slugish · 07-23-2011, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I agree with you Jeff. Unfortunately thats not going to happen on this one. I do have s et of bolts that have a flatter head on them. Thats what it will have when it goes together the last time.

Iknow Tim & top banana have smooth 67-72 front bumpers > Ive seen it on his truck & it looks awesome . Do they not have them for the 73-79's ?

88Jimmy4x4 · 07-24-2011, 08:58 AM

If you change your mind on the bumper Im local lol

04-18-2011, 10:36 PM	#26
TheWhiteElephant God is good! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 689	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 Thanks for the review of the grille. I'm hoping to get one soon. Great choice to go with the '73 grille. __________________ Mando *"It takes a smart man to know when he's stupid." -- Barney Rubble* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430367

04-19-2011, 11:38 AM	#27
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 Its a really nice piece. Give Tim Christian (Top Banana) a shout and let him set you up when you are ready. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-01-2011, 04:26 PM	#28
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 Updates added To read the article go here- "Retro-Tech- 77 Cheyenne gets retrogrades" __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 05-23-2011 at 09:35 PM.

05-01-2011, 06:39 PM	#29
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 I feel like a little school girl now, haha so an OMG is in order. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

05-23-2011, 09:35 PM	#30
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 A few more updates added. To read the article go here- "Retro-Tech- 77 Cheyenne gets retrogrades" __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 05-23-2011 at 09:35 PM.

05-23-2011, 09:45 PM	#31
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 Lookin' good Ken! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-23-2011, 09:46 PM	#32
twoodson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lancaster, TX Posts: 291	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 Ken Ken Ken, there is nothing else to say. There is a company in the Truckin magazine that makes the same front bumper with the fog lights for the 81-87 that I plan on getting. Keep up the good work Boss!! I didn't think there was anything else that could be done to it but we always find something else to do..lol

05-23-2011, 10:47 PM	#33
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 It would look even better w/o bumper bolts Ken __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

05-23-2011, 10:53 PM	#34
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 I agree with you Jeff. Unfortunately thats not going to happen on this one. I do have s et of bolts that have a flatter head on them. Thats what it will have when it goes together the last time. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-23-2011, 10:57 PM	#35
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 painted headlight bezels, light bumper, and recessed grill.... it all looks really good Ken... Michael __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

05-25-2011, 10:28 PM	#36
higgiec10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: baytown Posts: 243	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 that is one clean truck. hope mine be that nice one day.

06-24-2011, 07:58 PM	#37
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 Does the grill actually bolt to the center support? I am seriously thinking of converting my 85 to the 73 frontend but I will need all the room I can get between the grill and the core support for the future. I will have a lift off fiberglass hood rather than a stock hood. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168 Last edited by softballnrd27; 06-24-2011 at 10:50 PM.

06-24-2011, 10:28 PM	#38
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 very nice, I have been considering that bumper for my 76 and this helped me to decide....looks fantastic, cant wait to see more. I have allways admired your attention to detail in everything you do __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB Last edited by 88Jimmy4x4; 06-24-2011 at 10:30 PM.

06-25-2011, 01:04 PM	#40
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 Is it possible to not use the center brace? I will have a lift off fiberglass hood. How much room between your radiator and the back of the center brace? I need room for an intercooler later on down the road. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

07-09-2011, 04:08 PM	#41
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07-12-2011, 02:51 PM	#42
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 N2TRUX... love the conversion, great job!! Nice write up as well, I plan on doing this and will use this as my guide! __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

07-18-2011, 10:51 AM	#43
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 Between waiting on parts, or parts to be painted this project came to a standstill for a while. Combine that with my Summer schedule that included hosting a 4th of July backyard bash, and a lot of time has slipped by.With most of my parts ready to go, I spent some time working on the headlight update. To read the article go here- "Retro-Tech- 77 Cheyenne gets retrogrades" __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-18-2011, 11:55 AM	#44
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 Hey Ken,... do you have a link to those headlights? They look like a plug-and-play install. Or do you have to wire in some relays? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-18-2011, 12:24 PM	#45
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 Keith you can contact Chris (Capt Kaos) as he is our local distrubitor. The supplier is Round Eyes Performance Lights- LINK They are not exactly "plug & play" but don't take much to install. My article is updated to show the mods required. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-22-2011, 06:04 PM	#46
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 Great addition to the write-up and wow... those look good! Possible new update for you Keith? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-23-2011, 06:51 AM	#47
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 the truck looks great easily one of the nicest on the board but im not all that certain on the bumper really really like ever other piece though __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

07-23-2011, 12:26 PM	#48
kris's66lwb resident wrencher Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ramona california Posts: 720	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 Hey ken great wriet up question on the grille how much do those run that thing is amazing i have as 73 grile now and t it dosnt hold a candle to that a

07-24-2011, 08:58 AM	#50
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 If you change your mind on the bumper Im local lol __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

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