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72Cheyenne454 · 06-27-2010, 10:20 PM

A few more pics.

Thanks.

mcbassin · 06-27-2010, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72Cheyenne454

Hey, sorry for not responding earlier.

Mods are -

Front

2" big block drop springs
2.5" drop spindles

Rear

6" drop spring
Adjustable panhard bar
C-Notch

All ECE parts.

Thanks,
Miles

Thanks for the info on the drop. I really like the idea of the shift linkage mod! I bet those headers will sound as good as they look.

72Cheyenne454 · 07-04-2010, 12:15 PM

A few before and after pics...

Happy 4th!!

Thanks for looking.

72Cheyenne454 · 07-04-2010, 12:38 PM

Well, I got the truck out of the exhaust shop on Thursday, aligned on Friday so its now road ready.

Ed Hanson's Muffler Shop in Spring Valley CA completed the exhaust system. Kevin, the tech that built the system did a fantastic job. Kevin has done the exhaust systems on all of my projects and does amazing work. It was not an easy task for him to get a dual, 3" system in the truck while keeping it out of sight.

The system uses three chamber big block 3" Flowmaster mufflers, flanged "H" pipe and stainless exhaust tips.

Thanks again for looking. Here's some pics of the new exhaust.

Miles

72Cheyenne454 · 07-04-2010, 12:45 PM

Some more pics of the exhaust.

Thanks,
Miles

72Cheyenne454 · 07-04-2010, 12:53 PM

Some more.

Thanks.

72Cheyenne454 · 07-04-2010, 12:58 PM

Here's a few pics of the truck with new wheel trim rings installed.

All for now.

Thanks for looking,
Miles

SCOTI · 07-04-2010, 01:29 PM

Great job so far & awesome work on that exhaust. You need to buy that guy a gift cert to a local steakhouse!

VA72C10 · 07-04-2010, 03:49 PM

Looking good and the exhaust did turn out GREAT!

1LoC10 · 07-04-2010, 03:55 PM

coming along great

chevy88 · 07-05-2010, 09:13 PM

Well on it's way to a very sharp truck.

mcbassin · 07-05-2010, 09:46 PM

Man that exhaust looks great! He really got it fittin in some tight spots.

fencepost · 07-07-2010, 08:59 PM

Great build good looking truck all around.

the ideaman · 10-08-2010, 10:26 PM

Any updates?

Ed 72 Sierra Grande · 10-17-2010, 02:36 AM

Great Build! Do you want to sell the stock wheels and caps? PM me if available.

thanks

ripdog28 · 10-17-2010, 10:27 AM

Are you kidding me with the exhaust? Guess who did mine.... We need to meet up, if i knew you did all this work near me i would have came over, drank some beer and watched you.

na but hit me up. Would love to check this out. May be ill drive mine over.

T_Raven · 11-23-2010, 05:04 AM

Just saw this thread, I'm not on here much so I don't know how often people shorten beds but you are the only person I've seen do it other than the one I did. I posted a thread a few years back but didn't put many pics on it. I did mine a little different so that I wouldn't be cutting up the body line, I'm impressed yours looks so good the way you cut it up. I never did finish mine and the bed was pretty rusty so I didn't take the time to keep it straight while welding so you can see where I welded it after it was primed. Here's a link to some pics for anyone that's interested

http://www.pro-touring.com/showthrea...bed&highlight=

72Cheyenne454 · 01-30-2011, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the ideaman

Any updates?

Sorry for the late reply.

Not much is new, just been driving it as much as I can. I've put close to 4K miles on it since getting it back on the road.

I recently freshened up the TH400 trans and added some three point belts. It has turned out to be a nice riding/driving little truck, I'm really happy with it.

The next step will be paint/interior, but that will have to wait for now.

Miles

72BlckButy · 01-30-2011, 06:12 PM

Glad to see you back on... have often wondered how you were coming along with this.

Glad to see she's getting back out on the road.

RCbowtie69 · 01-31-2011, 09:34 PM

Hey from N.C.again & just got caught up on your build & just have to say very NICE , keep up the work, U done a great job

keep on truckin''

mcbassin · 01-31-2011, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72Cheyenne454

Sorry for the late reply.
I recently freshened up the TH400 trans and added some three point belts. It has turned out to be a nice riding/driving little truck, I'm really happy with it.

What's the story on the 400TH I'm not familiar with what you have going there? I've never seen that before. thanks

bluex · 02-01-2011, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

What's the story on the 400TH I'm not familiar with what you have going there? I've never seen that before. thanks

Thats a gear vendors over/under drive on the end of it. Basically turns it into a 6 spd by splitting the factory ratios. You have 1st, 1st over, 2nd, 2nd over, 3rd and 3rd over. They are very trick and work great at keeping the engine in its powerband since it dosent drop so much between shifts.

http://www.gearvendors.com/

Miles,

The exhaust turned out awesome, I would be very pleased with that. Truck looks great too...

franky69c10 · 02-01-2011, 04:24 PM

Lookn good , R u plan on painting just the bed 2 match or the whole truck
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mcbassin · 02-01-2011, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluex

Thats a gear vendors over/under drive on the end of it. Basically turns it into a 6 spd by splitting the factory ratios. You have 1st, 1st over, 2nd, 2nd over, 3rd and 3rd over. They are very trick and work great at keeping the engine in its powerband since it dosent drop so much between shifts.

http://www.gearvendors.com/

Miles,

The exhaust turned out awesome, I would be very pleased with that. Truck looks great too...

Thanks for the explanation. That shows what I know. Very cool!

72Cheyenne454 · 02-01-2011, 11:09 PM

Thanks for the comments guys, they sure mean a lot to me. After all the hard work its nice to here positive feedback.

As for the paint, the plan is to paint the entire truck inside and out. Unfortunately, I'm not very handy at body/paint work, so that will have to wait for now.

06-27-2010, 10:20 PM	#226
72Cheyenne454 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 453	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion A few more pics. Thanks. Attached Images

07-04-2010, 12:15 PM	#228
72Cheyenne454 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 453	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion A few before and after pics... Happy 4th!! Thanks for looking. Attached Images

07-04-2010, 12:38 PM	#229
72Cheyenne454 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 453	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Well, I got the truck out of the exhaust shop on Thursday, aligned on Friday so its now road ready. Ed Hanson's Muffler Shop in Spring Valley CA completed the exhaust system. Kevin, the tech that built the system did a fantastic job. Kevin has done the exhaust systems on all of my projects and does amazing work. It was not an easy task for him to get a dual, 3" system in the truck while keeping it out of sight. The system uses three chamber big block 3" Flowmaster mufflers, flanged "H" pipe and stainless exhaust tips. Thanks again for looking. Here's some pics of the new exhaust. Miles Attached Images

07-04-2010, 12:45 PM	#230
72Cheyenne454 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 453	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Some more pics of the exhaust. Thanks, Miles Attached Images

07-04-2010, 12:53 PM	#231
72Cheyenne454 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 453	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Some more. Thanks. Attached Images

07-04-2010, 12:58 PM	#232
72Cheyenne454 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 453	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Here's a few pics of the truck with new wheel trim rings installed. All for now. Thanks for looking, Miles Attached Images

07-04-2010, 01:29 PM	#233
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,931	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Great job so far & awesome work on that exhaust. You need to buy that guy a gift cert to a local steakhouse! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-04-2010, 03:49 PM	#234
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Looking good and the exhaust did turn out GREAT! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-04-2010, 03:55 PM	#235
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07-05-2010, 09:13 PM	#236
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Well on it's way to a very sharp truck. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

07-05-2010, 09:46 PM	#237
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Man that exhaust looks great! He really got it fittin in some tight spots. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

07-07-2010, 08:59 PM	#238
fencepost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hamilton, AL Posts: 189	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Great build good looking truck all around.

10-08-2010, 10:26 PM	#239
the ideaman Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Valley,ca Posts: 174	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Any updates?

10-17-2010, 02:36 AM	#240
Ed 72 Sierra Grande Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Whittier Ca Posts: 172	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Great Build! Do you want to sell the stock wheels and caps? PM me if available. thanks __________________ Ed F 1972 Sierra Grande White Top Medium Olive 402 bb / Camper Stock, Loaded, Straight & Aged Nicely, No Tilt Original Resto would be nice $

10-17-2010, 10:27 AM	#241
ripdog28 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Imperial Beach, CA Posts: 1,040	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Are you kidding me with the exhaust? Guess who did mine.... We need to meet up, if i knew you did all this work near me i would have came over, drank some beer and watched you. na but hit me up. Would love to check this out. May be ill drive mine over. __________________ 69 c-10 BBC 462ci, forged crank, H-beam rods, 10.5-1 KB forged pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 308cc, Straub Cam, Comp Cams chrome moly full rollers, Weiand Team G, Prosystems 950, TH400/3500 Dalenzie stall, Currie 9+ Detroit Locker w/31spline axles.3.5/6in drop. My Build.



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11-23-2010, 05:04 AM	#242
T_Raven Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Idaho Falls, Id Posts: 86	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Just saw this thread, I'm not on here much so I don't know how often people shorten beds but you are the only person I've seen do it other than the one I did. I posted a thread a few years back but didn't put many pics on it. I did mine a little different so that I wouldn't be cutting up the body line, I'm impressed yours looks so good the way you cut it up. I never did finish mine and the bed was pretty rusty so I didn't take the time to keep it straight while welding so you can see where I welded it after it was primed. Here's a link to some pics for anyone that's interested http://www.pro-touring.com/showthrea...bed&highlight=

01-30-2011, 06:12 PM	#244
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Glad to see you back on... have often wondered how you were coming along with this. Glad to see she's getting back out on the road. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 01-30-2011 at 06:12 PM.

01-31-2011, 09:34 PM	#245
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Hey from N.C.again & just got caught up on your build & just have to say very NICE , keep up the work, U done a great job keep on truckin'' Last edited by RCbowtie69; 02-01-2011 at 08:29 PM.

02-01-2011, 04:24 PM	#248
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Lookn good , R u plan on painting just the bed 2 match or the whole truck Posted via Mobile Device __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241 Last edited by franky69c10; 02-01-2011 at 04:24 PM.

02-01-2011, 11:09 PM	#250
72Cheyenne454 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 453	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Thanks for the comments guys, they sure mean a lot to me. After all the hard work its nice to here positive feedback. As for the paint, the plan is to paint the entire truck inside and out. Unfortunately, I'm not very handy at body/paint work, so that will have to wait for now.

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