1972 Chevy Pickup Project.
 

I have started my project. I started with a 1972 chevy c-10 long bed and a 2004 chevy tahoe 4x4. Im going to merge them together. Lets see what happens......

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Here's what I started with....

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Wow! Good luck! I have a 72 project I'm working on, now. I've always wanted this truck in 4WD.

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next came the demolition.

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demolition of the truck.

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I'll bet this is a Dream truck project for a lot of guys including me. Off to a great start. Similar project on the 60-66 suburban side, it might help you if you have not seen it....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=681291

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Thanks I had not seen that one yet. I'll take a look at it. I can definitely use all the help I can get. I've been working on this project for about a month now I think I'm moving pretty quick.

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The cab went off to the sandblaster so I can see where all my problems were. Then I covered the whole thing and epoxy primer. Now I'm working on body work on the cab.

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oh I forgot to mention... christmas came early this week......

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Holy trailer load of truck parts batman !!!! :chevy:

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Thats a complete new short bed, new doors, and new fenders.

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Does anyone know the best way to clean the tahoe frame to get it ready for paint?

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Have you seen this thread? I thought it might help.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=tahoe

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Sandblasting is the most thorough and best way to prep the frame for paint

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Im not pulling the motor, tranny, transfercase or anything out of the frame. I need to clean up the frame from the tahoe as it sets.

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Another shipment of parts came in today.

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That's the new front and rear bumpers, the front grille surround , and grille Insert. Also the upper windshield header patch panel.

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I would pressure wash the frame and use some rustoleum professional black paint from Lowes mix it one part paint to 1/2 naptha thinner also from lowes. and spray it.

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anyone have any tips on putting a patch panel in the inside windshield header?

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Going to be difficult to clean and prep the Tahoe frame. I would remove top shock bolts and bag the shocks. Wrap everything possible with 6 mil plastic, wrapping that with cheap masking tape. Small sandblaster, do the best you can, then blow it off with air. then power wash if necessary. Mastercoat silver primer, epoxy primer and black topcoat.

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thanks notsolo. thats what I was going to try and do.

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Thanks Jim this has been a fun project so far and I can't wait for the finished product.

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Someone else on here is doing the same thing- tahoe/pick-up combo. Can't remember his online name- he was almost done the last time I checked in. Looks like a great project!

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I have seen a couple others on here Tigger that are doing the same thing but I have not seen any of them finished yet. I hope that's not a bad sign. LOL. But I am going to get this one finished.

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freemoto_xxx is his handle- he used an 01 tahoe. I'm too dumb to link to his thread

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Yeah I've already check his build out period in fact I messaged him to see if he finished and he said he has not yet that he has not got much more progress done. Hopefully he will get back into it.

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just a little test fitting......

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Glad to see another one of these in motion. Looking forward to future updates!

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Looking good! No rust repair in the rockers or cab corners??

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yes sir ive put new rockers, outer cab floors, and cab corners on both sides. Im working on body work now. I have to replace the inner cab header too. I just got back last night from a cruise to mexico so ill get back on it this week end.

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Looking great, excited to see the progress :mm:

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New doors and fenders look like they fit pretty well. Are you going to integrate the dash and wiring from the Tahoe, or use a stand alone harness?

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thanks Gr8-68.


notsolo. I am planning on using the truck dash and the tahoe wiring harness, steering column, etc. My goal is to use the tahoe heat and air also.

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Rust repair!! You got to love it!! (not!!) :uhmk:

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I dont love it at all. In fact it sucks....lol

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That is for sharing your photos, especially the demolition. That's my favorite part of a project, and it's what I'm best at!

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That's the easiest part so far I think. Did I mention I hate bodywork?? Lol

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Well I have been working on body work all week end and I got a visit from a painter today. Can anyone guess whats going to the painter in 2 weeks?:bann:

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Question for ya,,, If your planning on running the Tahoe HVAC system and steering column,,, wouldn't you want to "mock" those things up before you go to paint? Hate to see you have to cut in to a freshly painted cab to get that stuff to fit and work. :no: