Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56

[maxxxy]

I've seen your truck all over the suspension board, but I haven't gone through your build til now! Great thread!

[502ms]

My bad...Jim. I will post some pics today.

Max, thanks so much!

Mike, get a big tray...should be a big move this weekend.
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[502ms]

Totally excited about today!

Will be test-fitting the motor and transmission into the frame. Removing the cab so that we can function a bit easier....then we will ease the cab onto the frame and have the magic. I did get some goodies from Summit yesterday, so, I am definitely looking forward to this next phase of the project.

[1972BackInBlackC10]

what did you get from sumitt?

[502ms]

Originally Posted by 1972BackInBlackC10

what did you get from sumitt?

I got an external fuel pump, good for 120 PSi and 200LPH, a matching Fuel Pressure Regulator, and the the feeder for the tank (that will be shipped to me). I took pics of them, but I will include that in the update later today

[502ms]

Did not get to work on the truck today, unfortunately....

But I did order a few more goodies

Dirty Dingo Motor Mounts
http://dirtydingo.com/store/product_...oducts_id=1372


External Fuel Pump & Fuel Pressure Regulator


Sending Unit


Fuel Cell Filler Neck


I think with everything here, I should be able to fire her up within the next two weeks. Hopefully the driveshaft will fit as is...if not, we will get it modified or cut a new one and button her all up. So much to do, so little time.

I also ordered the fuel tank shave and the A/C firewall shave components.

[70c10stepside]

Around a month ago, was your stepper on the road?? Coming down cover bridge road, about to get on 113 in Taylorsville? I do believe I saw you! Nice truck man!

[RatRod68]

are you keeping the tank in the cab or moving to a rear mounted one?

[502ms]

Josh, look back one page or two....I have a very sweet 20 gallon aluminum fuel cell.

http://leonmillette.photoshelter.com...0004lQSHdzbiVA
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[502ms]

70c10.... Where is Taylorsville? I might have been...
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[70c10stepside]

Taylorsville is inbetween cartersville and Rome
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[502ms]

It is possible...

[502ms]

Exciting. My motor mounts came in. My fuel goodies came in. Tomorrow we put it together..
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[jblaust]

Looking good...what do you think the largest sized rim is you can put on a bagged stepside like this?

[Jimbabwe]

I have 20x10. "Made Bail" has 22x10.

[jblaust]

Originally Posted by Jimbabwe

I have 20x10. "Made Bail" has 22x10.

Do you guys have pic threads? im starting a new project and would appreciate the help.

[Jimbabwe]

Just search my "name", or Rustspot Made Bail. If you narrow your rear and cut the bedsides, you will be good to go.
I now defer to Leon's originally scheduled coolness of build...

[jblaust]

Originally Posted by Jimbabwe

Just search my "name", or Rustspot Made Bail. If you narrow your rear and cut the bedsides, you will be good to go.
I now defer to Leon's originally scheduled coolness of build...

Thanks for your help Jim! Your were right his thread was very helpful once i finally found it. Looks like he used an s10 rear end to fit the 22's. I may go that route just to make the build less complicated. Hopefully once I get my new truck home from Cali I will be official #teamstepside I will def make the trip up to Georgia to meet up one of these days.

[502ms]

Thanks Jim!

Jay, I hope you join us on #teamstepside. Yes...20s, 22s with small mods
I think we should form a club jimbabwe. Thanks for looking out
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[502ms]

Here is made bail
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=353912
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[Jimbabwe]

Certainly, Sir.
You guys are really moving along on the progress. Looks good!
I like the sound of #TeamStepside

[jblaust]

Originally Posted by 502ms

Here is made bail
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=353912
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Leon,

The build is comming along nicely! Looks like you got some nice goodies to keep you busy for a while! Thanks for the link his thread has a boat load of good info for what Im planning on doing. I am gonna make sure I do all my homework and buy the best of everything before I even touch my truck. good luck with the motor swap...Cant wait to see the finished product...i will hopefully get around to my motor swap in a year or so...Im gonna make my truck lay frame on 22's first then move on to the motor.

[Hardesty454]

Looks great! Just wondering why youre not cleaning and painting the frame while its all apart? Just me but Id prob get all that done before its an issue!

[502ms]

Originally Posted by Hardesty454

Looks great! Just wondering why youre not cleaning and painting the frame while its all apart? Just me but Id prob get all that done before its an issue!

I am. Right now I am only working on this on the weekends. Time is limited. Plus it's not at my house. Trust it will get done.




In addition, still mocking up the fuel cell, have to make adjustments to the front frame. Don't want to paint it just to cut it again.
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[jblaust]

Originally Posted by 502ms

I am. Right now I am only working on this on the weekends. Time is limited. Plus it's not at my house. Trust it will get done.




In addition, still mocking up the fuel cell, have to make adjustments to the front frame. Don't want to paint it just to cut it again.
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When I see this picture I can hear the Jaws music as the background....Im waiting to see the finished project brother. Hope all goes well for you and Walter!