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Chevy1TonFun · 10-10-2007, 06:10 PM

This is my first off frame restoration.

The List:

337ci Small Block Chevy (327 Bored 60 over)
91/2:1 Compression
TRW Pistons
Crower Cam
Edlebrock Intake
Holly Street 670cfm Carb
GM Performance double hump heads
MSD Ignition HEI Distribitor
MSD 8mm wires
FlowTech Headers

Rebuilt Turbo 350 with Stage 2 Shift Kit
2200 RPM Stall Torque Convertor

NP205 Transfer Case

Front: Dana 44 with Splicer Hubs

Rear: Eaton 5002

Custom 12" Lift

39.5 IROK Swampers on M/T Wheels

Before Pictures:

So far we have removed the orignal 350ci and turbo 350 and body.

I have been working a lot on body work. I have coated the frame with a 3M undercoating. I just started on primering the cab.

I will have pictures up soon after I finish spraying the primer. For now here are the pictures of the 337.

ChaseDale3and8 · 10-10-2007, 06:42 PM

Looked like a pretty clean truck to start with! I will be watching your build. Can't wait to see what it looks like when you get done. What color are you going to paint the body? ...Joe

earl87gta · 10-10-2007, 06:43 PM

looks like your off to a good start.

Chevy1TonFun · 10-10-2007, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaseDale3and8

Looked like a pretty clean truck to start with! I will be watching your build. Can't wait to see what it looks like when you get done. What color are you going to paint the body? ...Joe

I will be painting it a candy blue. It is a Gm factory color that belongs to the new GTO.

ChaseDale3and8 · 10-12-2007, 04:39 PM

Can't wait to see it when it's done! ...Joe

Chevy1TonFun · 10-30-2007, 11:18 AM

Let me start with saying the body work SUCKS!!!! I am so tired. Things have slowed down over these last few weeks. I have finished stripping the old cab of all the things I needed and took it and the bed down to Early Classics for store credit. They have been a great help.
So here is what we have been able to get accomplished...

I have cleaned and sprayed the frame with a protective coating by 3M.

I started spraying primer on the cab, and doors.

We have also installed the 337ci Small Block Chevy Engine, new Turbo 350 Transmission, NP205 Transfer Case, and 40 series Flowmaster exhaust system.

I already have another update coming as soon as I get the pictures on my computer. Heres a teaser for you ...Lets just say that I'l be driving the truck next weekend.

clemson71guy · 10-30-2007, 11:23 AM

you got that right body work does suck expecally on the cab.....until you see it painted then its worth the work.....and the motor looks great

Chevy1TonFun · 11-15-2007, 01:03 AM

Ok we are almost finished! Tomorrow the truck will go down to Automatic Transmission Center to have the new tranny to be repaired. I received a defective tranny. So i have to let them fix it. Anyway here are the most up to date photos...

I should be able to drive it around the block tomorrow!!! Oh and by the way the engine sounds awesome!!!! I finished primering the bed on saturday along with installing the new glovebox. Today I ordered my new wheels, tires and shocks. I should get all of that by friday. I will have pics of all the lift kit and tire/wheels by this weekend for ya'll.

brianthelion02 · 11-16-2007, 07:29 PM

Nice work,and a lot of it!!!!!!!!

**Yukon Jack** · 11-17-2007, 10:33 AM

Cool project. What will you do to address the steering with 12" of lift? Who is making your springs? What gear ratio will you be using in the axles? What tire size did you finally decide on? Man, I sure have alot of questions!

Chevy1TonFun · 11-24-2007, 06:10 PM

Phase one is complete!!! I finally drove it! Man it sound so mean. Here are the current pictures.

Chevy1TonFun · 11-24-2007, 06:17 PM

So after drive my baby for its first weekend out, I blew my head gaskets. Not my fault!! Its my dads fault for not realizing that the engine needed all new gaskets.

Chevy1TonFun · 11-24-2007, 06:20 PM

I will be posting phase two "Lifting my 72 K20" in the 4x4 threads.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267790

I'd just like to thank Stan, Mark, Jeff, and Terry at Early Classic Enterprises. This project wouldn't have happened without them and there help.

deer slayer · 11-24-2007, 09:01 PM

you have all 4 hub caps or just the fronts even

Chevy1TonFun · 11-24-2007, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deer slayer

you have all 4 hub caps or just the fronts even

I do have all four.

deer slayer · 11-24-2007, 11:46 PM

would you want to sell them

Chevy1TonFun · 11-24-2007, 11:54 PM

I've been thinking about it. I'll keep you in mind if I do decide to sell them.

BIG HEAD · 03-03-2009, 09:37 PM

Were is the rest of the build? lift pictures, anything

thirdstreettito · 03-03-2009, 11:03 PM

Nice truck! Anymore info on that K10 in the pics?

Chevy1TonFun · 03-04-2009, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Nice truck! Anymore info on that K10 in the pics?

The lifted Blazer? Brother-in-law's truck with 350 fuel injected, 700r, & 208. 6" procomp lift, 10bolts front/rear and 35" swampers.

Chevy1TonFun · 03-04-2009, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG HEAD

Were is the rest of the build? lift pictures, anything

I will be posting phase two "Lifting my 72 K20" in the 4x4 threads.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267790

I'd just like to thank Stan, Mark, Jeff, and Terry at Early Classic Enterprises. This project wouldn't have happened without them and there help.

10-10-2007, 06:10 PM	#1
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	1972 Chevy Cheyenne 3/4 4x4 Project This is my first off frame restoration. The List: 337ci Small Block Chevy (327 Bored 60 over) 91/2:1 Compression TRW Pistons Crower Cam Edlebrock Intake Holly Street 670cfm Carb GM Performance double hump heads MSD Ignition HEI Distribitor MSD 8mm wires FlowTech Headers Rebuilt Turbo 350 with Stage 2 Shift Kit 2200 RPM Stall Torque Convertor NP205 Transfer Case Front: Dana 44 with Splicer Hubs Rear: Eaton 5002 Custom 12" Lift 39.5 IROK Swampers on M/T Wheels Before Pictures: So far we have removed the orignal 350ci and turbo 350 and body. I have been working a lot on body work. I have coated the frame with a 3M undercoating. I just started on primering the cab. I will have pictures up soon after I finish spraying the primer. For now here are the pictures of the 337. Last edited by Chevy1TonFun; 11-24-2007 at 05:27 PM.

10-10-2007, 06:42 PM	#2
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 3/4 4x4 Project Looked like a pretty clean truck to start with! I will be watching your build. Can't wait to see what it looks like when you get done. What color are you going to paint the body? ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

10-10-2007, 06:43 PM	#3
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 3/4 4x4 Project looks like your off to a good start. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-12-2007, 04:39 PM	#5
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 3/4 4x4 Project Can't wait to see it when it's done! ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

10-30-2007, 11:18 AM	#6
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 3/4 4x4 Project Let me start with saying the body work SUCKS!!!! I am so tired. Things have slowed down over these last few weeks. I have finished stripping the old cab of all the things I needed and took it and the bed down to Early Classics for store credit. They have been a great help. So here is what we have been able to get accomplished... I have cleaned and sprayed the frame with a protective coating by 3M. I started spraying primer on the cab, and doors. We have also installed the 337ci Small Block Chevy Engine, new Turbo 350 Transmission, NP205 Transfer Case, and 40 series Flowmaster exhaust system. I already have another update coming as soon as I get the pictures on my computer. Heres a teaser for you ...Lets just say that I'l be driving the truck next weekend.

10-30-2007, 11:23 AM	#7
clemson71guy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 470	Re: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 3/4 4x4 Project you got that right body work does suck expecally on the cab.....until you see it painted then its worth the work.....and the motor looks great

11-15-2007, 01:03 AM	#8
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 3/4 4x4 Project Ok we are almost finished! Tomorrow the truck will go down to Automatic Transmission Center to have the new tranny to be repaired. I received a defective tranny. So i have to let them fix it. Anyway here are the most up to date photos... I should be able to drive it around the block tomorrow!!! Oh and by the way the engine sounds awesome!!!! I finished primering the bed on saturday along with installing the new glovebox. Today I ordered my new wheels, tires and shocks. I should get all of that by friday. I will have pics of all the lift kit and tire/wheels by this weekend for ya'll.

11-16-2007, 07:29 PM	#9
brianthelion02 Overdrive club Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: apache junction, arizona Posts: 819	Re: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 3/4 4x4 Project Nice work,and a lot of it!!!!!!!! __________________ 1971 c-10 1951 3100 chevy 1970 chevy c-30 Sold!

11-17-2007, 10:33 AM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 3/4 4x4 Project Cool project. What will you do to address the steering with 12" of lift? Who is making your springs? What gear ratio will you be using in the axles? What tire size did you finally decide on? Man, I sure have alot of questions! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

11-24-2007, 06:10 PM	#11
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 3/4 4x4 Project Phase one is complete!!! I finally drove it! Man it sound so mean. Here are the current pictures.

11-24-2007, 06:17 PM	#12
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 3/4 4x4 Project So after drive my baby for its first weekend out, I blew my head gaskets. Not my fault!! Its my dads fault for not realizing that the engine needed all new gaskets.

11-24-2007, 06:20 PM	#13
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 3/4 4x4 Project I will be posting phase two "Lifting my 72 K20" in the 4x4 threads. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267790 I'd just like to thank Stan, Mark, Jeff, and Terry at Early Classic Enterprises. This project wouldn't have happened without them and there help. Last edited by Chevy1TonFun; 11-24-2007 at 07:34 PM.

11-24-2007, 09:01 PM	#14
deer slayer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: fl Posts: 274	Re: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 3/4 4x4 Project you have all 4 hub caps or just the fronts even

11-24-2007, 11:46 PM	#16
deer slayer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: fl Posts: 274	Re: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 3/4 4x4 Project would you want to sell them

11-24-2007, 11:54 PM	#17
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 3/4 4x4 Project I've been thinking about it. I'll keep you in mind if I do decide to sell them. __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12



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03-03-2009, 09:37 PM	#18
BIG HEAD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: lake city florida Posts: 327	Re: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 3/4 4x4 Project Were is the rest of the build? lift pictures, anything __________________ MY POND TRUCK BUILD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=297393

03-03-2009, 11:03 PM	#19
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 3/4 4x4 Project Nice truck! Anymore info on that K10 in the pics? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

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