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m6z · 10-15-2010, 10:08 AM

This is the 5th 67-72 truck started. All the others were sold for one reason or another... Ok, lets get down to the details. I picked up the 50th cab and clip that N2billet had for sale when he parted out project Point Blank/Tootsie Roll. Also bought the Suicide Doors chassis that 2wd73blazer had for sale.

It's going to be a slow build. A lot of the hard work is allready done. Smooth firewall/hood hinges, etc. Trying to keep it simple. Old school 350 sbc/th350 trans combo. The main thing is to stay on track and try to get it on the road. Paint and wheels will come later.

Possible and current wheel and tire info...

Front:
20x8.5 with 5.25bs 255/40/20
Rear
22x9 with 5.00 bs 265/40/22

22X10 5.5 BS & 20X8.5 5.25 BS
Tires will be:
285/35/22
255/40/20
Toyo Proxes ST2

Current: 15x7(3.625"bs) & 15x8(4"bs) rally wheels with General Altimax RT 235/70R-15 & 265/70R-15 General Grabber UHP

greystoke · 10-15-2010, 11:11 AM

need a few more pics...some close ups of the firewall. Going to be a great project.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-15-2010, 01:05 PM

Cant wait to see ya get this one going.

**kev2809** · 10-15-2010, 08:05 PM

looks good! got any build up pics?

and what hinges are those? looks like pb hinges but i cant tell what that thing is poking from the passenger side firewall..

*Puropedo* · 10-15-2010, 09:09 PM

Sweet project, We need more pics brotha....

o6r1man · 10-16-2010, 12:46 AM

Good to see you are still working on it! Keep up the good work and if you decide to freshin up that motor let me know.

nickp51chevy · 10-16-2010, 12:56 AM

looks like you have a good start.

m6z · 10-16-2010, 08:03 PM

Added some picts to the first post. The hinges were fabricated by N2Billet when he had the truck. They are welded in, not bolted like the PB hinges.

**kev2809** · 10-16-2010, 08:05 PM

any idea how he made those? i may have to rework mine (wont know until i get good tires on)

m6z · 10-16-2010, 08:13 PM

I can't seem to find his old build thread. You could always shoot him a pm. Looks like everything was cut out of flat plate.

edflores · 10-16-2010, 09:48 PM

Looks like you have a great start.
What does the suicide doors rear kit do about the driveshaft support xmember?
Can you do me a favor? Can you measure the center to center on the lower link bars and wishbone? across and center? Thanks!

Alvin · 10-16-2010, 09:55 PM

Your front clip wouldn't happen to have a blue hood, would it?

Looks sweet!

m6z · 10-17-2010, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alvin

Your front clip wouldn't happen to have a blue hood, would it?

Looks sweet!

lol, nope. Cap and clip all match. You must be thinking of a different truck.

m6z · 10-17-2010, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edflores

Looks like you have a great start.
What does the suicide doors rear kit do about the driveshaft support xmember?
Can you do me a favor? Can you measure the center to center on the lower link bars and wishbone? across and center? Thanks!

Its just a simple bolt in(drill hls) x member similar to their trans crossmember. Just put it where ever you need it.

I can get the dims for you tomorrow. Are you just looking for the info to base your own setup off of?

edflores · 10-17-2010, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m6z

Its just a simple bolt in(drill hls) x member similar to their trans crossmember. Just put it where ever you need it.

I can get the dims for you tomorrow. Are you just looking for the info to base your own setup off of?

I have a universal 4 link superlift setup from suicidedoors, but the wishobone looks cleaner, and doesnt look like it will bind.
My bars are 31"CTC so im thinking that I might need to install the wishbone backwards as opposed to that kit. That and my truck is a converted SWB, but not the same as everyone else. nothing from the kit will kit my frame in the right place.
The wishbone isnt that much to buy from them. And the wishbone Xmember looks simple enough.

VA72C10 · 10-17-2010, 04:46 PM

will follow along....got some good parts to get that thing going!!!

m6z · 10-17-2010, 05:53 PM

Looks like the wishbone is about 32 1/2" c/c and 26" wide over all. The 26" included the 1/4" pl mounting brackets also.

The link bars are 35" c/c with about 1/2" of thread showing.

n2billet · 10-17-2010, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m6z

I can't seem to find his old build thread. You could always shoot him a pm. Looks like everything was cut out of flat plate.

I wiped out the thread.......here's some pictures.

joe231 · 10-29-2010, 09:49 PM

Very cool truck!
It already looks BADASS!
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m6z · 11-04-2010, 08:39 AM

Finially took apart the 350 small block I got from a buddy. I was just planning on cleaning it up and doing a gasket change and paint... Motor looks like it had sat for quite awhile with the dist. removed. Had a nice rodent nest in the lifter valley. Scored a set of fresh rebuilt 882 casting heads that I found on craigslist last weekend.

I've also traded for a aluminum weiand intake and a 600 cfm Edelbrock carb. Now all that left is deciding if I'm going to chance cleaning up the short block I have or just get a fresh one from a local machine shop. I'm leaning towards the rebuilt one since the one I have is so filthy.

m6z · 11-04-2010, 08:42 AM

67chevy1series · 11-23-2010, 09:27 PM

nice build any progress

STOCKISH · 11-24-2010, 01:00 AM

Cant wait to see how this turns out!

67chevy1series · 11-27-2010, 01:22 PM

man that seat is in good condition

**72k5zl1** · 11-27-2010, 01:51 PM

looks good, i like the hood hinges.

10-15-2010, 10:08 AM	#1
m6z Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 2,466	Project "5th try" This is the 5th 67-72 truck started. All the others were sold for one reason or another... Ok, lets get down to the details. I picked up the 50th cab and clip that N2billet had for sale when he parted out project Point Blank/Tootsie Roll. Also bought the Suicide Doors chassis that 2wd73blazer had for sale. It's going to be a slow build. A lot of the hard work is allready done. Smooth firewall/hood hinges, etc. Trying to keep it simple. Old school 350 sbc/th350 trans combo. The main thing is to stay on track and try to get it on the road. Paint and wheels will come later. Possible and current wheel and tire info... Front: 20x8.5 with 5.25bs 255/40/20 Rear 22x9 with 5.00 bs 265/40/22 22X10 5.5 BS & 20X8.5 5.25 BS Tires will be: 285/35/22 255/40/20 Toyo Proxes ST2 Current: 15x7(3.625"bs) & 15x8(4"bs) rally wheels with General Altimax RT 235/70R-15 & 265/70R-15 General Grabber UHP __________________ Doug Looking for a 67-72 short bed driver..... Last edited by m6z; 08-03-2011 at 01:15 PM.

10-15-2010, 11:11 AM	#2
greystoke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buckeye, Arizona Posts: 694	Re: Project "5th try" need a few more pics...some close ups of the firewall. Going to be a great project. __________________ "Fear makes the wolf look bigger" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305629

10-15-2010, 01:05 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Project "5th try" Cant wait to see ya get this one going. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-15-2010, 08:05 PM	#4
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,134	Re: Project "5th try" looks good! got any build up pics? and what hinges are those? looks like pb hinges but i cant tell what that thing is poking from the passenger side firewall.. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

10-15-2010, 09:09 PM	#5
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: Project "5th try" Sweet project, We need more pics brotha....

10-16-2010, 12:46 AM	#6
o6r1man Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: KS Posts: 268	Re: Project "5th try" Good to see you are still working on it! Keep up the good work and if you decide to freshin up that motor let me know. __________________ 1970 SWB "old flame" 1967 SWB c10 sold 1972 Elcamino 496 2012 Denali HD dmax

10-16-2010, 12:56 AM	#7
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: Project "5th try" looks like you have a good start. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

10-16-2010, 08:03 PM	#8
m6z Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 2,466	Re: Project "5th try" Added some picts to the first post. The hinges were fabricated by N2Billet when he had the truck. They are welded in, not bolted like the PB hinges. __________________ Doug Looking for a 67-72 short bed driver.....

10-16-2010, 08:05 PM	#9
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,134	Re: Project "5th try" any idea how he made those? i may have to rework mine (wont know until i get good tires on) __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

10-16-2010, 08:13 PM	#10
m6z Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 2,466	Re: Project "5th try" I can't seem to find his old build thread. You could always shoot him a pm. Looks like everything was cut out of flat plate. __________________ Doug Looking for a 67-72 short bed driver.....

10-16-2010, 09:48 PM	#11
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Re: Project "5th try" Looks like you have a great start. What does the suicide doors rear kit do about the driveshaft support xmember? Can you do me a favor? Can you measure the center to center on the lower link bars and wishbone? across and center? Thanks!

10-16-2010, 09:55 PM	#12
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Project "5th try" Your front clip wouldn't happen to have a blue hood, would it? Looks sweet! __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

10-17-2010, 04:46 PM	#16
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project "5th try" will follow along....got some good parts to get that thing going!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-17-2010, 05:53 PM	#17
m6z Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 2,466	Re: Project "5th try" Looks like the wishbone is about 32 1/2" c/c and 26" wide over all. The 26" included the 1/4" pl mounting brackets also. The link bars are 35" c/c with about 1/2" of thread showing. __________________ Doug Looking for a 67-72 short bed driver.....

10-29-2010, 09:49 PM	#19
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Project "5th try" Very cool truck! It already looks BADASS! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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11-04-2010, 08:39 AM	#20
m6z Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 2,466	Re: Project "5th try" Finially took apart the 350 small block I got from a buddy. I was just planning on cleaning it up and doing a gasket change and paint... Motor looks like it had sat for quite awhile with the dist. removed. Had a nice rodent nest in the lifter valley. Scored a set of fresh rebuilt 882 casting heads that I found on craigslist last weekend. I've also traded for a aluminum weiand intake and a 600 cfm Edelbrock carb. Now all that left is deciding if I'm going to chance cleaning up the short block I have or just get a fresh one from a local machine shop. I'm leaning towards the rebuilt one since the one I have is so filthy. __________________ Doug Looking for a 67-72 short bed driver.....

11-04-2010, 08:42 AM	#21
m6z Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 2,466	Heads, Intake and carb __________________ Doug Looking for a 67-72 short bed driver.....

11-23-2010, 09:27 PM	#22
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project "5th try" nice build any progress

11-24-2010, 01:00 AM	#23
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project "5th try" Cant wait to see how this turns out! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

11-27-2010, 01:22 PM	#24
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project "5th try" man that seat is in good condition

11-27-2010, 01:51 PM	#25
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