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xfsketch · 06-23-2006, 01:34 PM

Hi all,

I have been visiting this forum for a few months now and everyone has been very nice and helpful. I own a 72 LWB fleetside with a 350 4 bolt main 3 on the tree. I have spent a great deal of time & $ getting it road worthy. Heres what I have done to it so far.

Replaced: wheel cylinder, rear bendix and brake lines, carrier bearing, spark plugs & wires, air filter & oil (basic tune up), 4bl intake, rebuilt holley 750, radiator, headlight retainer ring, rear tailgate trunion, tail light & backup lenses, wheels & tires (still have stock rallys), valve covers, heater core, all new hoses, front chrm bumper

Still to be done: Install rear chrm bumper, I Have new weather stripping for the vent windows and doors, alternator died the other day, and the master cyclinder for the brakes needs replaced. I have new sheet metal for the rocker panels, drip rail and rear fender skirting. I also need to align my fenders for I did not adjutst them when I quick bolted them on to get it home.

As of now I have been driving around town working all the bugs out. After sitting for 4 yrs this truck has definately proven worthy in my book of a restore. Aside from the alternator and master cylinder going out in it, this truck rides smooth and runs like a raped ape!

The PO rebuilt the engine but it leaks a little bit of oil from the back of the motor from sitting so long. i have yet to inspect it thoroghly but it is a possibility its the rear main seal. Other than that everything on the top end is brand new. I have around $1200 in this truck and most of that is cosmetic. Future plans include no decision on color/s I would like to drop the rear with springs to make the stance overall level. Air bags would be nice but I think for now this truck will be a summer ride until I feel its worthy of that kinda investment. One thing is for sure Im keeping this truck for a long long time! Put simply I love it!

xfsketch · 06-23-2006, 01:45 PM

Custom Aluminum Grille, Roller rockers, 750 holley carb and dominator 4bl intake, original manifolds to glass pax under cab exaust exits to side behind tires, American racing wheels, Posi rear end. New cab corners, door halves, bed rails, fender skirting. Soon to install all new weatherstripping and rear chrome bumper.

krue · 06-23-2006, 02:20 PM

Sounds like a winner to me! Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

jsbgump · 06-23-2006, 05:22 PM

Welcome to the board from Fort Worth

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-23-2006, 07:51 PM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon...

**Canadian694x4** · 06-24-2006, 04:30 AM

Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-24-2006, 04:04 PM

From West TN

***Liz*** · 06-24-2006, 04:52 PM

oj70chevy · 06-26-2006, 09:33 AM

Welcome from san antonio, Tx

xfsketch · 06-26-2006, 02:54 PM

Thank you all for welcoming me!!! This forum is a great resource for 67-72 chevy truck info. I am excited to see whats new everytime I log in.

shaneschevys · 06-28-2006, 01:54 AM

Welcome from FT Worth

86swb · 07-07-2006, 08:09 PM

Welcome from Western Kentucky

06-23-2006, 01:34 PM	#1
xfsketch 72 fleetside longbed 350 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 169	Summer Ride 72 cstm dlx LWB NEWBIE INTRO Hi all, I have been visiting this forum for a few months now and everyone has been very nice and helpful. I own a 72 LWB fleetside with a 350 4 bolt main 3 on the tree. I have spent a great deal of time & $ getting it road worthy. Heres what I have done to it so far. Replaced: wheel cylinder, rear bendix and brake lines, carrier bearing, spark plugs & wires, air filter & oil (basic tune up), 4bl intake, rebuilt holley 750, radiator, headlight retainer ring, rear tailgate trunion, tail light & backup lenses, wheels & tires (still have stock rallys), valve covers, heater core, all new hoses, front chrm bumper Still to be done: Install rear chrm bumper, I Have new weather stripping for the vent windows and doors, alternator died the other day, and the master cyclinder for the brakes needs replaced. I have new sheet metal for the rocker panels, drip rail and rear fender skirting. I also need to align my fenders for I did not adjutst them when I quick bolted them on to get it home. As of now I have been driving around town working all the bugs out. After sitting for 4 yrs this truck has definately proven worthy in my book of a restore. Aside from the alternator and master cylinder going out in it, this truck rides smooth and runs like a raped ape! The PO rebuilt the engine but it leaks a little bit of oil from the back of the motor from sitting so long. i have yet to inspect it thoroghly but it is a possibility its the rear main seal. Other than that everything on the top end is brand new. I have around $1200 in this truck and most of that is cosmetic. Future plans include no decision on color/s I would like to drop the rear with springs to make the stance overall level. Air bags would be nice but I think for now this truck will be a summer ride until I feel its worthy of that kinda investment. One thing is for sure Im keeping this truck for a long long time! Put simply I love it! Attached Images Last edited by xfsketch; 06-23-2006 at 01:40 PM.

06-23-2006, 01:45 PM	#2
xfsketch 72 fleetside longbed 350 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 169	Re: Summer Ride 72 cstm dlx LWB NEWBIE INTRO Custom Aluminum Grille, Roller rockers, 750 holley carb and dominator 4bl intake, original manifolds to glass pax under cab exaust exits to side behind tires, American racing wheels, Posi rear end. New cab corners, door halves, bed rails, fender skirting. Soon to install all new weatherstripping and rear chrome bumper. Last edited by xfsketch; 06-23-2006 at 01:47 PM.

06-23-2006, 02:20 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Summer Ride 72 cstm dlx LWB NEWBIE INTRO Sounds like a winner to me! Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-23-2006, 05:22 PM	#4
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Summer Ride 72 cstm dlx LWB NEWBIE INTRO Welcome to the board from Fort Worth __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

06-23-2006, 07:51 PM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Summer Ride 72 cstm dlx LWB NEWBIE INTRO Welcome to the board from southern oregon... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-24-2006, 04:30 AM	#6
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Re: Summer Ride 72 cstm dlx LWB NEWBIE INTRO Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

06-24-2006, 04:04 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Summer Ride 72 cstm dlx LWB NEWBIE INTRO From West TN __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-24-2006, 04:52 PM	#8
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,730	Re: Summer Ride 72 cstm dlx LWB NEWBIE INTRO

06-26-2006, 09:33 AM	#9
oj70chevy 250 V-6 Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San antonio, TX. Posts: 898	Re: Summer Ride 72 cstm dlx LWB NEWBIE INTRO Welcome from san antonio, Tx __________________ 1970 Chevy C/10 6 Cyl. 43k original miles all factory .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197523 Never ask a stupid question unless you want a stupid answer .

06-26-2006, 02:54 PM	#10
xfsketch 72 fleetside longbed 350 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 169	Re: Summer Ride 72 cstm dlx LWB NEWBIE INTRO Thank you all for welcoming me!!! This forum is a great resource for 67-72 chevy truck info. I am excited to see whats new everytime I log in.

06-28-2006, 01:54 AM	#11
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Summer Ride 72 cstm dlx LWB NEWBIE INTRO Welcome from FT Worth __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

07-07-2006, 08:09 PM	#12
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Summer Ride 72 cstm dlx LWB NEWBIE INTRO Welcome from Western Kentucky __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS



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