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usmcchevy · 10-23-2010, 04:10 PM

Thanks guys, Work might slow down a bit though....... Noah arrived at 11:39am on the 20th. Weighing in at 8lb 4oz and 20.5" long. Hopefully he enjoys the garage as much as I do

fishingjred73 · 10-23-2010, 04:27 PM

Congratulations Ben!

VA72C10 · 10-23-2010, 05:00 PM

congrats! Got a cutie there

**Roland** · 10-24-2010, 09:07 AM

Welcome to the boards Noah!

Newtz67 · 10-24-2010, 01:50 PM

Congrats!

72BlckButy · 10-24-2010, 04:05 PM

Congrats on the addition!

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-25-2010, 03:45 PM

Congratulations Dad!

mcbassin · 10-25-2010, 04:25 PM

Sweet! congratulations!

Pop's C-10 · 10-25-2010, 04:42 PM

Congrats man...now give him a 9/16 box wrench & put him to work...lol

usmcchevy · 11-11-2010, 12:23 AM

Thanks everyone! I haven't been able to make it out to work on the truck much, but I have been doing some research and buying parts. Got something big coming in about a week

swamp rat · 11-11-2010, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

Thanks everyone! I haven't been able to make it out to work on the truck much, but I have been doing some research and buying parts. Got something big coming in about a week

Humm..... Hospital bills??

Sounds like a crate motor to me! Or maybe a new bed floor..

Congrats on the new addition to the family!

usmcchevy · 11-22-2010, 09:57 PM

Thanks Swamp rat,

Well it made it here 2007 4.8/4L80e with 30K miles out of a Chevy 2500 express van. Complete with everything including hydro boost. $800 delivered

VA72C10 · 11-22-2010, 10:08 PM

sounds like a really good deal!

mcbassin · 11-22-2010, 11:52 PM

Dude! how did you score that awesome deal? buddy work at the salvage? That is a smoking price! Congrats!

usmcchevy · 11-23-2010, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Dude! how did you score that awesome deal? buddy work at the salvage? That is a smoking price! Congrats!

MANY many hours searching craigslist. While feeding/burping etc. the baby

**Hart_Rod** · 11-23-2010, 09:37 AM

Congrats on both of your new "babys"!

oldblue1968chevy · 11-23-2010, 10:47 AM

nice! love this build!

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-23-2010, 03:18 PM

Very nice! Good score!

usmcchevy · 11-23-2010, 05:53 PM

Pictures of the van. I was told it was hit by a Sheriffs deputy car.

bguild · 11-23-2010, 06:00 PM

gotta love craigslist. (-:

72BlckButy · 11-24-2010, 08:20 AM

That is a smokin' deal on that LS motor.

usmcchevy · 11-29-2010, 10:45 PM

Got everything taken off so it's easier to drop in.

Harness

Everything else

oldblue1968chevy · 11-29-2010, 10:54 PM

Im jealous now!

Your gonna be rollin with 20 mpg FI etc etc

I wish I went LS..maybe in the future I have alot to learn..keep us updated man!

swamp rat · 11-30-2010, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmcchevy

Got everything taken off so it's easier to drop in.

Harness

Everything else

Humm, hope you took pictures, made diagrams and labeled everything!! that looks like one hell of a jigsaw puzzle!

usmcchevy · 01-03-2011, 09:48 PM

Out comes the 6!

10-23-2010, 04:10 PM	#126
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks guys, Work might slow down a bit though....... Noah arrived at 11:39am on the 20th. Weighing in at 8lb 4oz and 20.5" long. Hopefully he enjoys the garage as much as I do __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

10-23-2010, 04:27 PM	#127
fishingjred73 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: LOUISIANA Posts: 811	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Congratulations Ben! __________________ James '68 Stepside (ground up in progress) My 68 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...side-t956.html '81 SWB "Pap paw" (Driver) The 81 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...-swb-t960.html Member of www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/296290610747732/

10-23-2010, 05:00 PM	#128
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver congrats! Got a cutie there __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-24-2010, 09:07 AM	#129
Roland Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 134	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Welcome to the boards Noah!

10-24-2010, 01:50 PM	#130
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Congrats! __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

10-24-2010, 04:05 PM	#131
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Congrats on the addition! __________________ -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)

10-25-2010, 03:45 PM	#132
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Congratulations Dad! __________________ 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.*

10-25-2010, 04:25 PM	#133
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Sweet! congratulations! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-25-2010, 04:42 PM	#134
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Congrats man...now give him a 9/16 box wrench & put him to work...lol Last edited by Pop's C-10; 10-25-2010 at 04:43 PM.

11-11-2010, 12:23 AM	#135
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks everyone! I haven't been able to make it out to work on the truck much, but I have been doing some research and buying parts. Got something big coming in about a week __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

11-22-2010, 09:57 PM	#137
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks Swamp rat, Well it made it here 2007 4.8/4L80e with 30K miles out of a Chevy 2500 express van. Complete with everything including hydro boost. $800 delivered __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

11-22-2010, 10:08 PM	#138
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver sounds like a really good deal! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-22-2010, 11:52 PM	#139
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Dude! how did you score that awesome deal? buddy work at the salvage? That is a smoking price! Congrats! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-23-2010, 09:37 AM	#141
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,835	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Congrats on both of your new "babys"! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

11-23-2010, 10:47 AM	#142
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver nice! love this build! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4



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11-23-2010, 03:18 PM	#143
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Very nice! Good score! __________________ 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.*

11-23-2010, 05:53 PM	#144
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Pictures of the van. I was told it was hit by a Sheriffs deputy car. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

11-23-2010, 06:00 PM	#145
bguild Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: kansas city mo Posts: 898	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver gotta love craigslist. (-: __________________ Project "Edna Marie"http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...74#post5998074 Toys: 2014 Dodge Ram 1967 SHORTBED

11-24-2010, 08:20 AM	#146
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver That is a smokin' deal on that LS motor. __________________ -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)

11-29-2010, 10:45 PM	#147
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Got everything taken off so it's easier to drop in. Harness Everything else __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

11-29-2010, 10:54 PM	#148
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Im jealous now! Your gonna be rollin with 20 mpg FI etc etc I wish I went LS..maybe in the future I have alot to learn..keep us updated man! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-03-2011, 09:48 PM	#150
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Out comes the 6! __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

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