***Dream Truck Build*** 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons - Page 5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-05-2013, 06:28 PM

Keep at it man! It's going to be a beast shortly!

charlieo · 03-06-2013, 10:14 PM

Beautiful truck I like white. Looks like the build I've been working on for years now . Mine is a 1970 short wide 4x4 mounted on a 74 blazer frame. I sectioned the bed 9" so it would fit the rear. I used a 4bt/nv4500 combo in mine. Starts right up, plenty of power, I like it. I'll try and post a pic sometime .

**rgreathouse** · 03-19-2013, 11:17 AM

Get some pics up! Id love to see it!
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chevyboy73 · 06-12-2013, 03:06 PM

any updates on this beast?

**rgreathouse** · 06-14-2013, 11:36 PM

Small update of what I've been working on... I have been very busy lately with life...I recently got engaged and will be getting married in October and We bought a new house that closes in mid July, But I've still been spending time on the chevy!

I did not have an engine crossmember so that has been a project, A friend of mine got a CNC plasma table so we cut out plates and made this! I cannot take credit for welds they were done by my good friend who is a welder.

VA72C10 · 06-14-2013, 11:52 PM

That's cool!

**rgreathouse** · 06-15-2013, 12:02 AM

Thanks!

I played around with brake lines for the first time... NIGHTMARE!

And the big project has been stainless steel 4" exhaust

stainless magnaflow muffler

All Tig welded

Tip exit location... threw a 22x14 xd diesel and 35" nitto on to see how It looked... way too big for me but I do like the width!

And while my buddy is finishing up welding the exhaust and hangers I have been stripping the cab and doors to get ready for media blasting hopefully next week!

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-19-2013, 06:53 PM

Great work! I spy a sweet mid 30's truck project in the backround!

C20scott · 06-27-2013, 02:48 PM

Looks great! I've definately pulled some valuable info from this build and used it on my own. I guess I owe you a thanks for the help...
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**rgreathouse** · 07-03-2013, 12:19 PM

Thanks

**rgreathouse** · 07-03-2013, 12:36 PM

Moderators how do I delete my thread?
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**Daubs** · 07-03-2013, 03:30 PM

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Moderators how do I delete my thread?

Uh oh...

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-03-2013, 03:03 PM

Did you sell the truck, or?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-04-2013, 07:17 AM

Hope you are still planning on finishing the truck?

**rgreathouse** · 07-08-2013, 07:52 PM

Nope I will not be selling it and I am keeping it... Exhaust is just about finished up, few updates on chassis and motor and waiting to hear back from sandblasters.

Drewbee · 08-21-2013, 06:53 PM

Hey sweet progress and as always great truck. I may have asked this but it's been too long, what lift do you have and how is it holding up? I ask because I haven't found a 1 ton lift for 67-72 trucks. I'm thinking about the skyjacker 3/4 ton 6" lift but worried about sag in the front due to the cummins. Any thoughts would be great. Thanks!!
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**rgreathouse** · 08-21-2013, 08:17 PM

Thanks! I obviously havent driven the truck yet but it has has the weight of the cummins on these superlift 6" hd leafs for a year now and i havent noticed any sag.

I may go a different route and these could be available
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swamp rat · 08-22-2013, 07:11 PM

Subscribed! Interesting build.

BadA** SS · 01-20-2014, 04:10 PM

What springs did you use up front..I'm doing the same thing and I don't know where to find some to give me a lift and be able to hold the weight of a 12v

BadA** SS · 01-20-2014, 08:42 PM

just now had time to read the whole thread... what all suspension would you be willing to get rid of and what kind of money would you be thinking on it? thanks

**rgreathouse** · 01-23-2014, 11:38 PM

6" superlift HD fronts meant for heavy winch bumpers etc
6" pro comp rears 52" eye to eye
$600 for all four

May include 4 bilstein 5100 shocks for right price

Eat Soot · 01-24-2014, 10:48 AM

I went with Off Road Design, In which they had a form I filled out with the specs....Year, Make, Model, Bumpers Stock or Winch etc. Somehow they are connected with Alcan Spring. Think I paid $600 for the front springs and hardware. They are 8 Leaf springs designed for my Blazer with a Cummins that is used for on road mostly...it has a good soft ride.

Eat Soot · 01-24-2014, 10:49 AM

quick picture

**rgreathouse** · 01-25-2014, 01:35 AM

Thanks for the pics eat soot, this is what i plan on doing. How do you like them?

**rgreathouse** · 02-02-2014, 02:00 AM

Well I am long overdue for some updates! Mostly been working on getting ready for paint and finishing up small jobs. I got married in October and we bought a house, so now that we are settled in I can keep workin on the truck!

On to the photos

Finally got the complete truck back from media blasting and priming

Doors look very nice, fenders are nice, tailgates clean, cab will need some patch panels but not bad.

The drivers bed had been worked pretty good so I went with a reproduction

Overall I'm happy and can't wait to start getting closer to paint! All of my metal work will be done with the assistance of my parents neighbor who built hot rods for years locally and still does lead work.

03-05-2013, 06:28 PM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Keep at it man! It's going to be a beast shortly! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-06-2013, 10:14 PM	#2
charlieo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: sw Posts: 341	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Beautiful truck I like white. Looks like the build I've been working on for years now . Mine is a 1970 short wide 4x4 mounted on a 74 blazer frame. I sectioned the bed 9" so it would fit the rear. I used a 4bt/nv4500 combo in mine. Starts right up, plenty of power, I like it. I'll try and post a pic sometime .

03-19-2013, 11:17 AM	#3
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 488	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Get some pics up! Id love to see it! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

06-12-2013, 03:06 PM	#4
chevyboy73 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sun Prairie, WI Posts: 131	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons any updates on this beast? __________________ 2011 Silverado ECSB LT 2000 Silverado RCSB 2WD super bad habit of not owning a vehicle for a long time

06-14-2013, 11:36 PM	#5
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 488	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Small update of what I've been working on... I have been very busy lately with life...I recently got engaged and will be getting married in October and We bought a new house that closes in mid July, But I've still been spending time on the chevy! I did not have an engine crossmember so that has been a project, A friend of mine got a CNC plasma table so we cut out plates and made this! I cannot take credit for welds they were done by my good friend who is a welder. __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

06-14-2013, 11:52 PM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons That's cool! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-15-2013, 12:02 AM	#7
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 488	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Thanks! I played around with brake lines for the first time... NIGHTMARE! And the big project has been stainless steel 4" exhaust stainless magnaflow muffler All Tig welded Tip exit location... threw a 22x14 xd diesel and 35" nitto on to see how It looked... way too big for me but I do like the width! And while my buddy is finishing up welding the exhaust and hangers I have been stripping the cab and doors to get ready for media blasting hopefully next week! __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

06-19-2013, 06:53 PM	#8
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Great work! I spy a sweet mid 30's truck project in the backround! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

06-27-2013, 02:48 PM	#9
C20scott Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: antioch, ca Posts: 158	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Looks great! I've definately pulled some valuable info from this build and used it on my own. I guess I owe you a thanks for the help... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 K20, Cummins 12v conversion in progress... Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574152

07-03-2013, 12:19 PM	#10
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 488	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Thanks __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791 Last edited by rgreathouse; 07-03-2013 at 12:33 PM.

07-03-2013, 12:36 PM	#11
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 488	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Moderators how do I delete my thread? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

07-03-2013, 03:03 PM	#13
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Did you sell the truck, or? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-04-2013, 07:17 AM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Hope you are still planning on finishing the truck? __________________ 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..

07-08-2013, 07:52 PM	#15
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 488	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Nope I will not be selling it and I am keeping it... Exhaust is just about finished up, few updates on chassis and motor and waiting to hear back from sandblasters. __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

08-21-2013, 06:53 PM	#16
Drewbee Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Villa Rica, GA Posts: 330	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Hey sweet progress and as always great truck. I may have asked this but it's been too long, what lift do you have and how is it holding up? I ask because I haven't found a 1 ton lift for 67-72 trucks. I'm thinking about the skyjacker 3/4 ton 6" lift but worried about sag in the front due to the cummins. Any thoughts would be great. Thanks!! Posted via Mobile Device



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08-21-2013, 08:17 PM	#17
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 488	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Thanks! I obviously havent driven the truck yet but it has has the weight of the cummins on these superlift 6" hd leafs for a year now and i havent noticed any sag. I may go a different route and these could be available Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

08-22-2013, 07:11 PM	#18
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Subscribed! Interesting build. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

01-20-2014, 04:10 PM	#19
BadA** SS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Coffeyville, Ks Posts: 17	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons What springs did you use up front..I'm doing the same thing and I don't know where to find some to give me a lift and be able to hold the weight of a 12v

01-20-2014, 08:42 PM	#20
BadA** SS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Coffeyville, Ks Posts: 17	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons just now had time to read the whole thread... what all suspension would you be willing to get rid of and what kind of money would you be thinking on it? thanks

01-23-2014, 11:38 PM	#21
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 488	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons 6" superlift HD fronts meant for heavy winch bumpers etc 6" pro comp rears 52" eye to eye $600 for all four May include 4 bilstein 5100 shocks for right price __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

01-24-2014, 10:48 AM	#22
Eat Soot Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Vancouver,Wa Posts: 65	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons I went with Off Road Design, In which they had a form I filled out with the specs....Year, Make, Model, Bumpers Stock or Winch etc. Somehow they are connected with Alcan Spring. Think I paid $600 for the front springs and hardware. They are 8 Leaf springs designed for my Blazer with a Cummins that is used for on road mostly...it has a good soft ride.

01-24-2014, 10:49 AM	#23
Eat Soot Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Vancouver,Wa Posts: 65	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons quick picture Attached Images

01-25-2014, 01:35 AM	#24
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 488	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Thanks for the pics eat soot, this is what i plan on doing. How do you like them? __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

02-02-2014, 02:00 AM	#25
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 488	Re: Dream Truck Build 72 swb fleet with a cummins and one tons Well I am long overdue for some updates! Mostly been working on getting ready for paint and finishing up small jobs. I got married in October and we bought a house, so now that we are settled in I can keep workin on the truck! On to the photos Finally got the complete truck back from media blasting and priming Doors look very nice, fenders are nice, tailgates clean, cab will need some patch panels but not bad. The drivers bed had been worked pretty good so I went with a reproduction Overall I'm happy and can't wait to start getting closer to paint! All of my metal work will be done with the assistance of my parents neighbor who built hot rods for years locally and still does lead work. __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

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