Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 )

[cmabolt]

Man, he's gonna assemble as well. That's awesome! Wish I had that on mine. I didn't take mine apart, but have to figure out how to get it back together.

Seriously though, it's looking good.
Chris

[CUSTOM/10]

Thanks Chris !

He's going to get the body set back on the chassis and get everything all lined up and bolted down. This way he knows the body lines & trim are all set. I'll still have everything else to finish up. So when it comes back home it will realy look like a truck again !!!!

[CUSTOM/10]

More pics & progress. The serpentine set-up is finally done, got the bracket without the smog pump and the small bracket for the back of the power steering pump. But this thing wasn't going on without a fight. 1st the 1/2' metal rod/brace for the belt tensioner didn't fit because of the vortec heads and intake, so I made a new one. Then the bracket for the back of the power steering pump and alt wouldn't work with the headers, or the newer style alt. So it had to be cut and modified. Then I got adapter brackets for the sanden A/C compressor, but the compressor wouldn't fit, it hit the valve cover. ( I believe this to be due to the taller valve covers to clear the roller rockers ) So I made up some additional brackets to raise the back of the compressor about 1-1/2 in. This allowed it to fit and be able to remove the valve cover. Doing this mod meant I needed a longer belt, so I measured it and had some luck, got it right on the first shot. Oh and all the hardware for the serp set up is metric !!!!!, So I had to buy all that..... But now it's done. Oh and I got the quick steer Redhead steering box on.

And the body shop is working on my bed, so I should have some pics of that coming soon.

[Last_Paladin]

Why jail? Where's the pics of the wheels? 17's should clear the brakes you got from me.

[CUSTOM/10]

They're 17"s that I have coming, pics of wheels will be coming next week !
What I ordered is kinda old school, a classic look, something to fit the look of the truck. Some of the new wheels just don't look right on these ole trucks.

Oh, it's in paint jail because he NEEDS to get paint on the 29 sedan he's doing, and he doesn't want the bed hanging around the shop and possibly get damaged. Anyway that also gives me time to get more done on the chassis, plumbing, get the new tires & wheels on and stuff like that.

[CUSTOM/10]

Oh yes, When Steve was assembling the bed parts , test fitment, he wasn't able to get both of the bed hinges on !!! I had 2 left hinges !!! I bought this bed several yrs ago, all dismantled, and never new it. So I bought these ! Polished Stainless Steel !!! So no rusting or paint chipping.

[Last_Paladin]

Originally Posted by CUSTOM/10

Oh yes, When Steve was assembling the bed parts , test fitment, he wasn't able to get both of the bed hinges on !!! I had 2 left hinges !!! I bought this bed several yrs ago, all dismantled, and never new it. So I bought these ! Polished Stainless Steel !!! So no rusting or paint chipping.

I need a set.

[CUSTOM/10]

I bought those from LMC, don't usually buy from them, but they had them in stock and I needed them ASAP for Steve. Their a rip off when it comes to shipping ! I was paying $26 for shipping + $35 on top of that for 2nd day.
I said to the woman taking the order, you know your charging me twice for shipping ? She replied... I Know !!!

[Tropical Snowstorm]

Gorgeous! Love the build, all the same choices I'd make!

[CUSTOM/10]

Thanks tropical,

I'm getting anxious to see this truck finally come together. There's still a long way to go, but it can see the light.....

[bertvert72]

i love your truck its awesome !!!! your doing everything right. can't wait to build me a short bed 4x4. I'd rather drive the old ones . than drive a newer one. just nothing like it.

[CUSTOM/10]

Thanks Bret !

I got hooked on these trucks when I was about 18 (53 now ) when a friend of mine got one and I helped him restore it. I've owned a 70 to 72 SWB from 1982 on. This one is #4 and it's going to be my baby.... I loved the others but worked them to death.

Gary

[bertvert72]

The 72 Cheyenne I had since i was 15 Now 43 And my wife makes fun of me because if i haul anything in the bed i put a blanket down before i will. I had a friend give me an old model of a 72 chevy truck long stepside truck at the age of 13 . And i fell in love with these trucks.

[sdailey]

Wow Gary, it's really starting to take shape. Keep up the good work.

[CUSTOM/10]

Thanks Shannon !

Hopefully the bed will be on it this afternoon to get the body lines set-up, then the trim. Once everything is all set there the bed will come back off for the white paint.

Can you tell I'm getting excited !!!!

[sdailey]

Shoot, I'm excited for you.

[Last_Paladin]

Time to change your profile pic.

[CUSTOM/10]

Soon !

[Mr Chevorlet]

looks very nice, looks like it is going together well.

[ironbutter]

Oh man this is getting good. I love the truck Gary .... Thats the skyjacker 2.5 lift still right? Is that last picture on the ground?

[CUSTOM/10]

Yes it's the 2-1/2" lift on the ground, and my truck at this time sits about 3/4" lower on the drives side ! So I'll be doing some adjusting, but not right now, once I have it running & driving.

The bed is on and Steve's working on the moldings, body lines look good. The white on the bed might be done tomorrow !!!!

[ryanroo]

very slick!

[CUSTOM/10]

Hey Chris thanks !

Yes basically I believe there 275/70/17's which is about 33" tale but I think a little narrower than 12.5 !

I'll have more pictures soon, I have a couple crappy cell pics I may post tomorrow, but I did have the room to get good pics. The bed was on and he was working on the trim, once it's all set he'll be doing the white on the bed.
Which should have been today.

I'm hoping the wiring goes easy !!!!

[CUSTOM/10]

This was Monday afternoon, bed on and Steve is working on getting the bed moldings all lined up, then the white paint will be done. It might be done now, I hope to be stopping by there tody.

[sdailey]

Wow. Old Steve does some fast work. Coming right along Gary.