1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne K30 Extended Cab Dually REBUILD thread.

[72freak]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Good deal! I highly recommend still popping the gear housing cover off and at very least checking to make sure the tap is tabbed. If not, tab that dowel pin before you're doing a gear housing swap later down the road.

It will be done. I know this issue oh too well. Its like buying a 7.3 and not putting a fresh cam shaft position sensor in........... just not as deadly.

[72freak]

Today it began Rottenwood Garage style. . A little break down, retro fitting, pressure washing and staring at it took place. Tomorrow begins front clips and cabs. Lifestyle!

[72freak]

We managed to get most of the Ram,Daimler,Dodge,Chrysler,Plymouth,Jeep,Renault,Eagle,AMC stink off of it today. Time for the transition to begin.

[BLAZERMAN]

Looks like it's coming right along! I always hated those little running boards...it will be a big improvement without them. Will be cool to see her on the road again with Cummins power.
I would have liked to sold it all intact but would have taken a Big loss.

[flashed]

I cant wait to see more of the transformation .

[72freak]

The Chevy came apart tonight. Mating the two together starts Saturday.

[Ol Blue K20]

It's gonna be cool.

[Valarius_Starchaser]

I'm in for this!

[flashed]

Keep it coming .

[72freak]

Fits like a glove. Wood block body mounts soon to be replaced with neoprene bushings.

[35boulder]

I'm enjoying the ride on this one. Gonna be nice!

[Ol Blue K20]

Looks good, keep the momentum going

[Whitlock]

One cool truck your building.
Nice shop too

[RINC]

Git R Done !

wOot !

[flashed]

You guys at Rottenwood garage dont waste any time .

[72freak]

Originally Posted by flashed

You guys at Rottenwood garage dont waste any time .

Lifestyle...not a hobby!

[72 Super]

Wow looks like a perfect fit!

Ray

[RichardJ]

>> those HIDEOUS rear fender steps and I plan on cutting them off and replacing them with something that actually looks like it belongs on the truck. We may also change the X-cab windows<<

My thoughts exactly on both items. I was reluctant to post after your response to someone objecting to Dodge components.
Looks like a good fit for the cab.

[72 tigger]

Was the wheelbase correct? No lengthening or shortening?

[72freak]

Originally Posted by RichardJ

>> those HIDEOUS rear fender steps and I plan on cutting them off and replacing them with something that actually looks like it belongs on the truck. We may also change the X-cab windows<<

My thoughts exactly on both items. I was reluctant to post after your response to someone objecting to Dodge components.
Looks like a good fit for the cab.

Thanks for your interest and I certainly dont mind constructive criticism that actually make sense.Unfortunatley, if you hang around this board or most boards long enough you will find a lot of folks are trollers or time wasters who dont build, dont have trucks, like to argue, post stupid stiff just to increase their "number of posts" act before thinking or asking permission ect. After being very active on this board for many years building, buying, flipping and parting out, I grew weary of the large percentage of trollers and time wasters and just shut it down. The only reason I came back was the popularity and lineage of this truck and the uniqueness of the build.

[72freak]

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Was the wheelbase correct? No lengthening or shortening?

The Dodge wheel base on the 89-93 was 2 3/4 short. The wheel base on the 94+ was 1" short. The body is set where it needs to be to accommodate the engine, radiator,condenser and inercooler. Because of the "body lift" being used and the height of everything the 2 3/4 " difference is barely noticeable. When the front wheels are straight and certainly not worth the trouble of changing things in my opinion. The front wheels are back about and 1.5 and the rear wheels are forward about the same. We had planned on making the front 100% correct and moving the rears aft a bit but once we lined it all up the consensus was to leave it alone. Just for everyone' info...the frame was about 3.5" wider than the Chevy also.

[46stude]

If you're alright with constructive criticism, I immediately noticed the wheelbase was off in the 3rd pic down. It'd bug the sh*t out of me if it was my build, but I'm not the one who has to be OK with it. Bigger tires may hide it some.

I talked to a guy one time who had a nice lifted '69 F100. I asked him what frame he'd put under it. He gave me an odd look & asked how I knew it wasn't on the original chassis. I mentioned the WB was off. He'd been driving the truck for several years, & said I was the only person who'd ever noticed (or at least mentioned) the difference. It was about 1-1/2" off in the rear. So maybe I'm just weird. LOL

[72 tigger]

Shifting the front rearward is a good move to give yourself a little more room between the engine & rad support. I cheated my axle back a 1/2"- it is very tight between the fan & radiator

[72freak]

Originally Posted by 46stude

If you're alright with constructive criticism, I immediately noticed the wheelbase was off in the 3rd pic down. It'd bug the sh*t out of me if it was my build, but I'm not the one who has to be OK with it. Bigger tires may hide it some.

If the front wheels were straight it would not be as noticeable. They are sitting at at pretty good left turn. The body isnt locked down yet and I am certainly not opposed to adjusting it a little. i will take a picture with the wheels straight and see what we all think. I plan on dropping the radiator and shroud in the support and moving things back just a hair. i can massage the rear axle and fender a bit when I cut those hideous fender steps off.

[72freak]

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Shifting the front rearward is a good move to give yourself a little more room between the engine & rad support. I cheated my axle back a 1/2"- it is very tight between the fan & radiator

I may have misunderstood your recommendation, but if I move the body back, allowing for the front wheel to be centered in the opening, that would push the radiator aft toward the engine and fan. Thus is the reason is is where it is. I do plan on moving it around a bit just to see.