Re: Sum Old Parts -72- 2wd conversion
 

Not a big fan of the 1973 front ends.If your don't have a press its not a do at your house job I like the screw in bushings only press or air hammer needed is for the upper ball joints and the bottom ball joints

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Been almost 2 yrs, completely changed out the drivetrain. 3 speed Saginaw was decent, my old left knee complained about the clutch. ......Donor, 1993 Caprice wagon 5.7 TBI 4L60. rear 273.....Electronic fuel pump modified from original tank into a Boyd side fill.

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Cleaned up the frame, bought a used shock cross member made adjustments to add drop brackets, also added trans cross member in new location.

Re: Sum Old Parts -72- 2wd conversion
 

Cut, and reused poly fuel lines, they were just long enough and worked well for the 1st 25 yrs, new poly body bushings. Set the body back on the frame. Wiring for the TBI was a Howell H242....reused as much of the donor parts as possible. Computer, dash etc...

Re: Sum Old Parts -72- 2wd conversion
 

Different trans requires new drive shaft. Electronic OD trans means electronic speedo....Built a custom dash bezel out of the Caprice, Modified glove box door, cut fit most of the original piece behind it.

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Added a oil pressure gauge and amp meter,

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Also eliminated the duel exhaust...X pipe and all, too much low rumble vibration. Reused 2.5 stainless pipe, tucked up in the frame as much as possible. 2 stainless mufflers, 1 in the back as the resonator. Quiet ride still has a nice sound to it...Been driving regularly for about a year. Not much I would change about it, smooth, reliable, easy to drive, about 17mpg.....Cheers....Ed.

Re: Sum Old Parts -72- 2wd conversion
 

Your truck is one nice looking build. One day I hope to have another car that can go topless. Used to have a little Wrangler, but these full sized trucks are fun

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Found this when searching GOOGLE:

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=617703

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This build checks all the right boxes: year, make, model, 2WD, No X pipe ha ha, quality work, clever solutions, etc.

but hey the 90's called and want their SBC back, time for an LS Swap (or let us guess, you done did it already but are waiting 2 years to post the pics, ha ha)

seriously fantastic rig, and such good good work! love it

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Thanks Greg,....Only got a 176k on this Tbi....it runs and drives too good to mess it up now....That being said next time I drive it it will probably crap out....oh well..