72 4x4,Time to finish it ! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wrwelton · 02-05-2012, 07:02 AM

I have been working on my truck for about 6 years. Started taking it apart on my birtyhday, Jan.25, 2007. Tore it all down in about a week. Sandblasted frame after removing al hardware. Painted frame and then project sat. Found a replacement cab in June of 2008 at a swap meet in Amherst, New Hampshire for $350. Worked on it till Feburary, 2009. Then started a full blown restoration on my 32 Ford dumptruck. THat lasted until summer 2010. Then I began working on 72 again and haven't stopped. Now it is Feburary and all body work is finished and it is time put it back together.

Where do I start? What do I do next? Or does it matter?

YBNORML · 02-05-2012, 07:11 AM

Looks great! I love when vehicles first come back from the paint shop, and nothing else has been installed yet. They look llike they were dipped in color

As far as putting it back together, I like to start with the wiring and work up from there.

wrwelton · 02-05-2012, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

Looks great! I love when vehicles first come back from the paint shop, and nothing else has been installed yet. They look llike they were dipped in color

As far as putting it back together, I like to start with the wiring and work up from there.

It does look sweet. That makes sense. Thanks

wrwelton · 02-20-2012, 08:45 AM

I installed the hubs that I purchased on ebay. They are sweet but were expensive.
I have been working on restoring heater parts, insulating cab, installing gas tank. I spent a long time trying to bolt the 72 gas pedal linkage to an earlier cab and realized it doesn't fit. I ordered the adapter from a member and ordered the wiring harness off ebay which is made by American Auto Wire. I watched the video on youtube and it looks to good to be true.

wrwelton · 02-20-2012, 08:56 AM

Here are rest of pics of progress.

wrwelton · 03-01-2012, 06:54 PM

oJust got my AAW harness in the mail, nothing stopping me now!!!

wrwelton · 03-02-2012, 09:00 PM

I started installing the AAW harness and I am having way too much fun. It really was worth the investment. New ignition, new headlight switch, Hi-low beam switch. Im impressed. The only problem I ran into was that the kit tells you to drill 2 #10 holes to support the fuse holder and it was too big of a hole for the screws they supplied so i found some other screws that worked.

JointTech · 03-02-2012, 09:25 PM

nice. The putting back together is the hard part. I just hide the parts that are left over and nobody will know the difference

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-02-2012, 10:36 PM

Nice truck! Love the color. It looks like it's coming along nicely. I agree putting them back together is the hardest part, and seems to be the most expensive.

RCbowtie69 · 03-03-2012, 11:43 AM

Looking good,keep the progress going forward & the pictures coming.Keep on Truckin'

Sicklajoie · 03-03-2012, 11:46 AM

Nice truck! Is that hugger orange??

1972hays · 03-03-2012, 01:42 PM

man she's looking good

wrwelton · 03-04-2012, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

Nice truck! Is that hugger orange??

Yes , hugger orange. I wonder when the name of the color changed? My glove compartment says Chevy red-orange. Thanks

wrwelton · 03-04-2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice truck! Love the color. It looks like it's coming along nicely. I agree putting them back together is the hardest part, and seems to be the most expensive.

This is my first complete restoration, so it is one puzzle after the next. It is enjoyable but Iam constantly scratching my head. Right now I am trying to find the plug on the harness for the marker lights. Thanks

wrwelton · 03-05-2012, 10:20 PM

Here are some more pictures. Wiring is going slow but successful.

wrwelton · 03-08-2012, 08:33 PM

Radio is in. Bought from retro sound. Speakers should be coming soon.

wrwelton · 03-11-2012, 07:36 AM

Yesterday the the brake and clutch pedals went in. Clutch is hooked up and adjusted. Windshield washer hoses and sprayers installed. Emergency brake cable attached and conected. Power steering hoses connected. Today the carburetor is going on and start wiring the engine harness. It feels good, my goal is to have truck on the road by April 15th.

Vintage Windmills · 03-11-2012, 10:01 AM

Nice project! Whats the engine like? I'm also rebuilding a 72 K20 so I will be following your thread.

wrwelton · 03-12-2012, 07:50 PM

It is the original motor. 72 350 4 bolt main. Rebuilt it to a stock engine, though put in a camper cam and eagle crank. Dam mice got in and pissed oall over clutch and it pitted the rear main. All I got to say is buy zip loc bags and take a milloin pictures. I did not take enough and paying for it now. Good luck.

CheyenneShop · 03-12-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by wrwelton

All I got to say is buy zip loc bags and take a milloin pictures. I did not take enough and paying for it now. Good luck.

I second that - It's funny that pictures are easier then ever to take and store, yet some how we never seem to take enough!

Good luck with this bad boy. I look forward to watching your progress! Ronnie

wrwelton · 03-13-2012, 08:29 PM

Today I took off propellor on rear end to replace seal. It was difficult to get that seal out but I got it. i have started wiring up back of truck. Soldered all connections. My speakers came in today so i will install them next. Woohoo.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-13-2012, 08:35 PM

Nice truck glad ya decided to finish it..

wrwelton · 03-15-2012, 12:34 PM

Today I put seal back on rearend, and installed some tail lights and bu lights

**67cheby** · 03-15-2012, 03:29 PM

sweet truck !

wrwelton · 03-15-2012, 04:51 PM

I finished splicing the wiring connection at rear of truck and was notimpressed with AAW plug that I had to put together. It just did not fit well. I will splice in original plug later on.

02-05-2012, 07:11 AM	#2
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: 72 4x4,Time to finish it ! Looks great! I love when vehicles first come back from the paint shop, and nothing else has been installed yet. They look llike they were dipped in color As far as putting it back together, I like to start with the wiring and work up from there. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

02-20-2012, 08:45 AM	#4
wrwelton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 180	Re: 72 4x4,Time to finish it ! I installed the hubs that I purchased on ebay. They are sweet but were expensive. I have been working on restoring heater parts, insulating cab, installing gas tank. I spent a long time trying to bolt the 72 gas pedal linkage to an earlier cab and realized it doesn't fit. I ordered the adapter from a member and ordered the wiring harness off ebay which is made by American Auto Wire. I watched the video on youtube and it looks to good to be true. Attached Images __________________ I know I can! I know i can! 72 K20 Restoration Last edited by wrwelton; 02-20-2012 at 08:59 AM.

02-20-2012, 08:56 AM	#5
wrwelton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 180	Re: 72 4x4,Time to finish it ! Here are rest of pics of progress. Attached Images __________________ I know I can! I know i can! 72 K20 Restoration

03-01-2012, 06:54 PM	#6
wrwelton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 180	Re: 72 4x4,Time to finish it ! oJust got my AAW harness in the mail, nothing stopping me now!!! Attached Images __________________ I know I can! I know i can! 72 K20 Restoration

03-02-2012, 09:00 PM	#7
wrwelton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 180	Re: 72 4x4,Time to finish it ! I started installing the AAW harness and I am having way too much fun. It really was worth the investment. New ignition, new headlight switch, Hi-low beam switch. Im impressed. The only problem I ran into was that the kit tells you to drill 2 #10 holes to support the fuse holder and it was too big of a hole for the screws they supplied so i found some other screws that worked. Attached Images __________________ I know I can! I know i can! 72 K20 Restoration

02-05-2012, 07:02 AM	#1
wrwelton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 180	72 4x4,Time to finish it ! I have been working on my truck for about 6 years. Started taking it apart on my birtyhday, Jan.25, 2007. Tore it all down in about a week. Sandblasted frame after removing al hardware. Painted frame and then project sat. Found a replacement cab in June of 2008 at a swap meet in Amherst, New Hampshire for $350. Worked on it till Feburary, 2009. Then started a full blown restoration on my 32 Ford dumptruck. THat lasted until summer 2010. Then I began working on 72 again and haven't stopped. Now it is Feburary and all body work is finished and it is time put it back together. Where do I start? What do I do next? Or does it matter? Attached Images __________________ I know I can! I know i can! 72 K20 Restoration

03-02-2012, 09:25 PM	#8
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: 72 4x4,Time to finish it ! nice. The putting back together is the hard part. I just hide the parts that are left over and nobody will know the difference __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

03-02-2012, 10:36 PM	#9
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: 72 4x4,Time to finish it ! Nice truck! Love the color. It looks like it's coming along nicely. I agree putting them back together is the hardest part, and seems to be the most expensive. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-03-2012, 11:43 AM	#10
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 72 4x4,Time to finish it ! Looking good,keep the progress going forward & the pictures coming.Keep on Truckin' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

03-03-2012, 11:46 AM	#11
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,489	Re: 72 4x4,Time to finish it ! Nice truck! Is that hugger orange?? __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

03-03-2012, 01:42 PM	#12
1972hays Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: A****er ca Posts: 475	Re: 72 4x4,Time to finish it ! man she's looking good __________________ 72 chevrolet 4wd 350/350 swb fleet green mean army machine

03-05-2012, 10:20 PM	#15
wrwelton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 180	Re: 72 4x4,Time to finish it ! Here are some more pictures. Wiring is going slow but successful. Attached Images __________________ I know I can! I know i can! 72 K20 Restoration

03-08-2012, 08:33 PM	#16
wrwelton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 180	Re: 72 4x4,Time to finish it ! Radio is in. Bought from retro sound. Speakers should be coming soon. Attached Images __________________ I know I can! I know i can! 72 K20 Restoration

03-11-2012, 07:36 AM	#17
wrwelton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 180	Re: 72 4x4,Time to finish it ! Yesterday the the brake and clutch pedals went in. Clutch is hooked up and adjusted. Windshield washer hoses and sprayers installed. Emergency brake cable attached and conected. Power steering hoses connected. Today the carburetor is going on and start wiring the engine harness. It feels good, my goal is to have truck on the road by April 15th. __________________ I know I can! I know i can! 72 K20 Restoration

03-11-2012, 10:01 AM	#18
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: 72 4x4,Time to finish it ! Nice project! Whats the engine like? I'm also rebuilding a 72 K20 so I will be following your thread. __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6



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03-12-2012, 07:50 PM	#19
wrwelton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 180	Re: 72 4x4,Time to finish it ! It is the original motor. 72 350 4 bolt main. Rebuilt it to a stock engine, though put in a camper cam and eagle crank. Dam mice got in and pissed oall over clutch and it pitted the rear main. All I got to say is buy zip loc bags and take a milloin pictures. I did not take enough and paying for it now. Good luck. __________________ I know I can! I know i can! 72 K20 Restoration

03-13-2012, 08:29 PM	#21
wrwelton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 180	Re: 72 4x4,Time to finish it ! Today I took off propellor on rear end to replace seal. It was difficult to get that seal out but I got it. i have started wiring up back of truck. Soldered all connections. My speakers came in today so i will install them next. Woohoo. Attached Images __________________ I know I can! I know i can! 72 K20 Restoration

03-13-2012, 08:35 PM	#22
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03-15-2012, 12:34 PM	#23
wrwelton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 180	Re: 72 4x4,Time to finish it ! Today I put seal back on rearend, and installed some tail lights and bu lights Attached Images __________________ I know I can! I know i can! 72 K20 Restoration

03-15-2012, 03:29 PM	#24
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03-15-2012, 04:51 PM	#25
wrwelton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 180	Re: 72 4x4,Time to finish it ! I finished splicing the wiring connection at rear of truck and was notimpressed with AAW plug that I had to put together. It just did not fit well. I will splice in original plug later on. __________________ I know I can! I know i can! 72 K20 Restoration

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