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carwhore 08-04-2017 11:48 AM

72 LWB Turbo build
 
I've had my 72 for 4 years now! Just tore it down a couple months ago and I'm starting to build and go back together with the truck.

Plans for the build
5.3L Junkyard Motor
All supporting upgrades to withstand 700-800hp
TH400 Trans
88mm On3 Turbo
Rebuilt 12bolt rear axle

Sorry I didn't take pictures from the beginning.

Here are some pictures when I purchased the truck.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ps9zwvxx57.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...psgkjrhlr7.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...psentxyawg.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...psznb7hs8u.jpg



I've actually used it to haul and it did pretty well. That was a lot of weight!


http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...psxwuebiya.jpg

Starting to tear it down

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...psorz94qkg.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...pslqduroe7.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...pskfawr6fu.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...psmhksdeyb.jpg

C-notching my frame

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...pssgzl9kee.jpg


http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ps8myclz6s.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...pszi6erqfp.jpg

Painted the Frame with POR-15

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...psvfjifkky.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ps2pdfsui7.jpg

Frame is Finished with Frame and Paint.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...pszxgcjeld.jpg

tinydb84 08-04-2017 12:48 PM

Re: 72 LWB Turbo build
 
Turbo builds make me happy.

How did you like that POR15? Mine failed in random areas and I ended up restriping it and using epoxy in the end.

carwhore 08-04-2017 01:55 PM

Re: 72 LWB Turbo build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by tinydb84 (Post 8007778)
Turbo builds make me happy.

How did you like that POR15? Mine failed in random areas and I ended up restriping it and using epoxy in the end.

So far so good. I followed their steps to a T. Had the truck sandblasted, used degreaser, used their Etch, then painted 2 coats. It dried hard as a rock and looked good.

I should have used something to bond the spray paint better to it as I don't think it's going to hold up as best as it could have been, but oh well. I don't think I'll have an issue with the por itself.

carwhore 09-18-2017 10:56 AM

Re: 72 LWB Turbo build
 
Slowly Coming along



http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...psbq7wcqkz.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...psqahlqerv.jpg


http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...pswfrwt6lq.jpg


http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...psj1kstpw5.jpg


http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...psnuppapdi.jpg

carwhore 09-18-2017 10:57 AM

Re: 72 LWB Turbo build
 
With rear bags, what panhard bar are you guys using?


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