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Old 04-30-2007, 12:41 PM   #76
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Re: 72 Cheyenne Build Thread

BTW - awesome video clip!
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Old 04-30-2007, 12:55 PM   #77
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Old 05-31-2007, 03:51 PM   #78
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So how do those rear breaks work for you? Did you use the 3" steel hat or the aluminum hat? The price seems right thats for sure... Looks great though..
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Old 05-31-2007, 04:36 PM   #79
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Outstanding job. I love it.
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Old 05-31-2007, 04:56 PM   #80
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I like it a lot!
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Old 06-01-2007, 12:57 AM   #81
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Thanks All!!

itsmike2k - So far the brakes seem fine though I don't have the vacuum hooked up yet or is the the truck street ready, but, as the pic shows below, I'm pretty lucky to have a HUGE area to play and work the bugs out. During the weekends and after work the entire parking lot is just about empty.....I'm quickly ridding the old back tires on this thing of all that nasty unwanted "tread"!

I'm located where the Red arrow is.

If you're willing to do a little welding, I would recommend the Speedway kit. OH, and I'm using steel hats.
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Old 06-01-2007, 01:06 AM   #82
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(This is a copy of my previous post, but just wanted to add it to my build thread)

Progress continues....Vintage Air and ReWire.

Vintage air is partially installed and no major hickups yet with the exception of having to modify the rear mounting brackets and one of the condensor brackets as well. I also decided to paint the firewall and fan cover to match the truck. Got a good deal on it last year up at Hot August Nights...seems it was around $750 (without compressor and bracket).

This wiring thing is VERY time consuming. The harness is an EZ Wiring kit and is working out just fine......haven't burnt anything up yet!! I only paid $125 for it at a swap meet a year back or so. All exterior lighting is functional and it actually starts with the key now!

One regret I have is not filling all the holes in the firewall.....gonna have quite a few left that I will have to plug....anyone have any good ideas on attractive ways to plug em?
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Old 06-01-2007, 01:07 AM   #83
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Some more or wiring.
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Old 06-01-2007, 02:12 PM   #84
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Sounds good, i think i'll try the kit... Progress is looking great!!!
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Old 06-04-2007, 12:27 PM   #85
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SactoJim your truck is sweet. Can you tell me what headers you are running (looks like Doug Thorley?) and do they hang down below the frame. if so by how much. Thanks.
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Old 06-04-2007, 01:02 PM   #86
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What did you do with the top trim? I need it for my truck
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Old 06-04-2007, 03:29 PM   #87
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lvscott - They are Doug Thorleys and I've had em for about 13 yrs. They did hang a bit low when I put em on. I heated them up and used a floor jack to get the collectors closer to the frame. I have to be carefull, but they aren't too bad. Right out of the box with truck at it's current height, I think they would be more of a problem.

mattsz - sorry, but I tossed em quite awhile ago....they were pretty beat up.
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Old 06-04-2007, 03:42 PM   #88
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Hey what sway bar did you use?
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Old 06-04-2007, 03:50 PM   #89
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itsmike2k - I've had that sway bar since like 92!! Bought it from a company in Oregon called SoLo Suspensions. I don't think they are around any longer. Made a huge difference...think it's 1.25" and I had to make some new mounts at the frame because it cracked one of the old ones!
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Old 06-04-2007, 03:51 PM   #90
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The truck is looking great!

I hope you can help me with something. My core support does NOT have the hole for the A/C lines (and the vintage air directions have no dimensions for where it should be, their instructions assume it's there ) anyway, could you give me some dimensions from a body line to the center of the hole, something like I've shown? I don't think it needs to be perfect, but close would be nice

Also, any idea what size hole I need to drill for the grommet to fit?

Thanks so much for any help. The grill is on my truck, so I'll have to drill from the backside.
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Old 06-04-2007, 05:42 PM   #91
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I'm at work, so it's a little difficult to get too detailed. centerline of the hole is 5" (horizontal) from the radiator opening and 12" (vertical) directly down from the top of the radiator support (almost in line with the bend at the top of the support). I measure my grommet at 1.5" so I would drill a 1.25" dia. hole.
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Old 06-05-2007, 08:28 AM   #92
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I'm at work, so it's a little difficult to get too detailed. centerline of the hole is 5" (horizontal) from the radiator opening and 12" (vertical) directly down from the top of the radiator support (almost in line with the bend at the top of the support). I measure my grommet at 1.5" so I would drill a 1.25" dia. hole.
Awesome! Thanks

Did you have to drill yours too?
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Old 06-05-2007, 10:54 AM   #93
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No prob!

Mine (hole) was already there (truck had factory air).

Let me know how your's works....I'm sure you will have it up and running before me!
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Old 06-15-2007, 12:19 PM   #94
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...also, where's the best place to get lower door panels and kick panels that have carpet on them (black loop). The previous owner cut some big ugly holes in the doors!!!

Thanks for the compliments guys!
Maybe map pockets from the same upholstery as the seats.

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Old 06-15-2007, 12:54 PM   #95
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man your truck looks sweet..nice video to..personaly i would stay with the rims you got..they look great. but to each their own...your making a really great truck...
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Old 08-28-2007, 09:41 PM   #96
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Not sure if I missed it above, but what gears & converter stall are you running. I watched your video about 10 times! Sweet truck!


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Old 08-29-2007, 12:20 AM   #97
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3.73 gears and about 2000 stall on converter.

Motor makes a ton of low end torque so I don't need much stall, which works great cuz cruz RPM is a little above stall RPM.

Thanks!
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Old 08-29-2007, 12:27 AM   #98
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3.73 gears and about 2000 stall on converter.

Motor makes a ton of low end torque so I don't need much stall, which works great cuz cruz RPM is a little above stall RPM.

Thanks!
Thanks for the info. It sounds like it turns on REAL nice. Glad to see you arent afraid to "mash" it...
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Old 08-29-2007, 02:12 AM   #99
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These have been posted before, but wanted to add to my build thread.

Haven't done a whole lot lately except continue struggling to put the front glass in. First a buddy and I tried it then I had a glass guy come out and he failed, then another glass guy that was out changing glass in one of the company vehicles gave it a shot and bent one of the mldgs trying. So then I found the factory stuff, worked some dings out of it and polished it up and my boss and I gave it a shot and ALMOST made it until....CRACK!!!...SON OF A B.......! Cracked the glass at one of the upper corners.

......and it's been 8 fricken weeks since I ordered my "not so American" racing wheels and it could be another 2 weeks or so!! I wish they would hurry up and get here cuz having to wait this long has got my rethinking my choice.

patience.

The last pic is the wheels I have on order (photoshopped).
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Old 08-29-2007, 06:31 AM   #100
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Hey Sacto,
Great job! I've been watching your progress, and I love that truck. Hope you get that windshield in soon, it sounds like a real pain to deal with. Is it the trim in the rubber that's giving you grief? I know there are two different sizes and two different rubbers available. Something about the groove depth in the rubber I think.
Great choice on the rims. You won't be dissapointed. It's a racey look. Mine took a little over 8 weeks to get here too. Say...those red calipers look familiar,

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