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nightmare industries · 03-25-2011, 11:29 PM

hey there im new to the whole forum board thing really to computers also. all the guys on here showing their amazing work shur makes a guy wanna go to to the shop. so heres my story had an 72 gmc as my first truck miss it every day so about 3 months ago figured time was right to do something about it. bought a 69 chev that was ready for paint-yea right the only thing that ended up worth saving was the front clip. things kinda snowballed and this is what ive got. a long box 69 chev bagged going to shave it already got the 5.9 cummins in it thats right a cummins just because a buddy said theres now way that will fit. still got lots of work left wanna have it on the road for this summer

pulltilbroke · 03-25-2011, 11:33 PM

Sweet, care to elaborate on the swap any pics of when you were doin it Measurements what did you do for a crossmember any pan modifications needed?, I got a spare 12v and NV4500 sittin here and after there ready I plan on putting that mess in my 67 when I realize the 292 ain't enough.

nightmare industries · 03-25-2011, 11:39 PM

no mods needed to the crossmember or the pan just had to cut to make room for the a/c of corse had to make a trans x-member from scratch never though to take pics before last night when i found this forum. the swap was very easy just put the motor where i wanted it and made motor mounts to fit

**SactoJim** · 03-25-2011, 11:42 PM

That's cool!

pulltilbroke · 03-25-2011, 11:50 PM

I won't be running any power accesories so I don't have to worry about A/C or anything like that.

Are you going to do any performance mods? I am pretty well versed in performance stuff for these VE fueled 12v's so if you need anythin just holler

nightmare industries · 03-25-2011, 11:53 PM

yea its going to make some serios smoke as much as the ve will let me anyways

pulltilbroke · 03-25-2011, 11:59 PM

Heres a few Diesel boards I'm also on and they are extremley helpful. You'd be suprised how much fuel you can get out of the little VE.

http://1stgen.org/
http://dieseltruckresource.com/
http://www.cumminsforum.com/

nightmare industries · 03-26-2011, 12:00 AM

thanks for the info

pulltilbroke · 03-26-2011, 12:02 AM

With some minor tuning a governor spring and a good converter your truck will be a rocket for as light as it is.

freakshow12 · 05-04-2011, 09:17 PM

its never gonna work! j/k. I have seen this truck and its def gonna be cool. its scary how things from 2 different trucks fall into place like they were meant to like the ps hoses etc. good work Jay. now hurry up!

rideharder · 05-06-2011, 01:47 PM

whoot got another cummins guy in the forum... it is kinda scary for they just drop in eh? link to my build, looks as if we are at the same point tho.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450698
just need to find some 250 badges for my 67 and it would look like a sleeper lol

nightmare industries · 05-16-2011, 07:05 PM

man thats what i thought its almost too easy and wondered why more arnt doing it i checked out your build its looking sweet. i found on mine all i needed to cut was the pinch weld on the cab floor. what did you use for a driveshaft im not sure about a one peice or to stay with the two piece. one other thing is im not sure how to get around the whole tps sensor thing for the 2-3 upshift any ideas as i dont want to use the computers

rideharder · 05-17-2011, 11:50 AM

I used a stock Chevy 1/2ton ds. I just measure how long and got 1410 to 1350 u joints. And I'm running a full manual valve body. So manual shift every gear and electric 4th and overdrive on a switch in cab.
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zellway · 05-17-2011, 12:09 PM

I'm SO going to be watching this one! Looks great!

nightmare industries · 01-19-2012, 03:55 PM

its been a long slow haul its amazing how real life can get in the way just sharing an update final assembly now

tattoed71 · 01-19-2012, 07:27 PM

nice build i love it when people come up with new ways to build these trucks. if we built all our trucks the same this site would be boring.

hgs_notes · 01-19-2012, 07:32 PM

I like the cab roof. Have you fired the engine and driven it yet?

nightmare industries · 01-20-2012, 10:21 AM

no havent driven yet waiting for the drive shaft and few other small parts thanks for the kind words makes it worthwile that others like what im doing

50bomb · 01-20-2012, 11:33 AM

Cool!

67c10rustbuket · 01-21-2012, 01:16 AM

That is too cool! That truck is going to fly with that monster diesel, cant wait to see more. great work!

83gmc4x4 · 01-21-2012, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by nightmare industries

man thats what i thought its almost too easy and wondered why more arnt doing it i checked out your build its looking sweet. i found on mine all i needed to cut was the pinch weld on the cab floor. what did you use for a driveshaft im not sure about a one peice or to stay with the two piece. one other thing is im not sure how to get around the whole tps sensor thing for the 2-3 upshift any ideas as i dont want to use the computers

You can use a potentiometer to replace the TPS, I'll get on cumminsforum and see if I can come up with the thread for you.

JR

03-25-2011, 11:29 PM	#1
nightmare industries Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: melfort,sask,canada Posts: 12	big 6 cyl hey there im new to the whole forum board thing really to computers also. all the guys on here showing their amazing work shur makes a guy wanna go to to the shop. so heres my story had an 72 gmc as my first truck miss it every day so about 3 months ago figured time was right to do something about it. bought a 69 chev that was ready for paint-yea right the only thing that ended up worth saving was the front clip. things kinda snowballed and this is what ive got. a long box 69 chev bagged going to shave it already got the 5.9 cummins in it thats right a cummins just because a buddy said theres now way that will fit. still got lots of work left wanna have it on the road for this summer Attached Images

03-25-2011, 11:33 PM	#2
pulltilbroke Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagle Ne Posts: 356	Re: big 6 cyl Sweet, care to elaborate on the swap any pics of when you were doin it Measurements what did you do for a crossmember any pan modifications needed?, I got a spare 12v and NV4500 sittin here and after there ready I plan on putting that mess in my 67 when I realize the 292 ain't enough. __________________ 60 4x4,235,SM420,Rockwell T221,D44/HO33 sold 4/12 67 C-20,292,SM420,HO72 90 Dodge W250 Cummins,NV4500HD,205,D60/D80 93 Dodge W350 Dually Cummins, Getrag, 205,D60/D70

03-25-2011, 11:39 PM	#3
nightmare industries Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: melfort,sask,canada Posts: 12	Re: big 6 cyl no mods needed to the crossmember or the pan just had to cut to make room for the a/c of corse had to make a trans x-member from scratch never though to take pics before last night when i found this forum. the swap was very easy just put the motor where i wanted it and made motor mounts to fit

03-25-2011, 11:42 PM	#4
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: big 6 cyl That's cool! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

03-25-2011, 11:50 PM	#5
pulltilbroke Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagle Ne Posts: 356	Re: big 6 cyl I won't be running any power accesories so I don't have to worry about A/C or anything like that. Are you going to do any performance mods? I am pretty well versed in performance stuff for these VE fueled 12v's so if you need anythin just holler __________________ 60 4x4,235,SM420,Rockwell T221,D44/HO33 sold 4/12 67 C-20,292,SM420,HO72 90 Dodge W250 Cummins,NV4500HD,205,D60/D80 93 Dodge W350 Dually Cummins, Getrag, 205,D60/D70

03-25-2011, 11:53 PM	#6
nightmare industries Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: melfort,sask,canada Posts: 12	Re: big 6 cyl yea its going to make some serios smoke as much as the ve will let me anyways

03-25-2011, 11:59 PM	#7
pulltilbroke Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagle Ne Posts: 356	Re: big 6 cyl Heres a few Diesel boards I'm also on and they are extremley helpful. You'd be suprised how much fuel you can get out of the little VE. http://1stgen.org/ http://dieseltruckresource.com/ http://www.cumminsforum.com/ __________________ 60 4x4,235,SM420,Rockwell T221,D44/HO33 sold 4/12 67 C-20,292,SM420,HO72 90 Dodge W250 Cummins,NV4500HD,205,D60/D80 93 Dodge W350 Dually Cummins, Getrag, 205,D60/D70

03-26-2011, 12:00 AM	#8
nightmare industries Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: melfort,sask,canada Posts: 12	Re: big 6 cyl thanks for the info

03-26-2011, 12:02 AM	#9
pulltilbroke Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagle Ne Posts: 356	Re: big 6 cyl With some minor tuning a governor spring and a good converter your truck will be a rocket for as light as it is. __________________ 60 4x4,235,SM420,Rockwell T221,D44/HO33 sold 4/12 67 C-20,292,SM420,HO72 90 Dodge W250 Cummins,NV4500HD,205,D60/D80 93 Dodge W350 Dually Cummins, Getrag, 205,D60/D70

05-04-2011, 09:17 PM	#10
freakshow12 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: melfort sk Posts: 1	Re: big 6 cyl its never gonna work! j/k. I have seen this truck and its def gonna be cool. its scary how things from 2 different trucks fall into place like they were meant to like the ps hoses etc. good work Jay. now hurry up!

05-06-2011, 01:47 PM	#11
rideharder Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: vernon bc Posts: 69	Re: big 6 cyl whoot got another cummins guy in the forum... it is kinda scary for they just drop in eh? link to my build, looks as if we are at the same point tho. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450698 just need to find some 250 badges for my 67 and it would look like a sleeper lol Last edited by rideharder; 05-06-2011 at 01:48 PM.

05-16-2011, 07:05 PM	#12
nightmare industries Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: melfort,sask,canada Posts: 12	Re: big 6 cyl man thats what i thought its almost too easy and wondered why more arnt doing it i checked out your build its looking sweet. i found on mine all i needed to cut was the pinch weld on the cab floor. what did you use for a driveshaft im not sure about a one peice or to stay with the two piece. one other thing is im not sure how to get around the whole tps sensor thing for the 2-3 upshift any ideas as i dont want to use the computers

05-17-2011, 11:50 AM	#13
rideharder Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: vernon bc Posts: 69	Re: big 6 cyl I used a stock Chevy 1/2ton ds. I just measure how long and got 1410 to 1350 u joints. And I'm running a full manual valve body. So manual shift every gear and electric 4th and overdrive on a switch in cab. Posted via Mobile Device

05-17-2011, 12:09 PM	#14
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: big 6 cyl I'm SO going to be watching this one! Looks great! __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

01-19-2012, 03:55 PM	#15
nightmare industries Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: melfort,sask,canada Posts: 12	Re: big 6 cyl its been a long slow haul its amazing how real life can get in the way just sharing an update final assembly now Attached Images



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01-19-2012, 07:27 PM	#16
tattoed71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: abilene,Texas Posts: 149	Re: big 6 cyl nice build i love it when people come up with new ways to build these trucks. if we built all our trucks the same this site would be boring. __________________ paint dont make u go faster

01-19-2012, 07:32 PM	#17
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,107	Re: big 6 cyl I like the cab roof. Have you fired the engine and driven it yet? __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

01-20-2012, 10:21 AM	#18
nightmare industries Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: melfort,sask,canada Posts: 12	Re: big 6 cyl no havent driven yet waiting for the drive shaft and few other small parts thanks for the kind words makes it worthwile that others like what im doing

01-20-2012, 11:33 AM	#19
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: big 6 cyl Cool!

01-21-2012, 01:16 AM	#20
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,807	Re: big 6 cyl That is too cool! That truck is going to fly with that monster diesel, cant wait to see more. great work! __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

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