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67shortie · 04-30-2011, 05:32 PM

Awesome!

Very cool, I love it and so will you

Your fuel pump is mounted in the exact same place as mine it, so quiet you can barely even hear it prime. Depending on what direction you wanted to go with, the factory tube/MAF setup works excellent for my setup and looks factory.

usmcchevy · 05-01-2011, 10:13 PM

Thanks. I just want to drive the damn thing! Driveshaft painted, U joints in and installed....small steps.

Driveshaft being the prefect length was dumb luck.

Never posted a pic of the hydroboost. I need a spacer between the hydroboost and the master cyl push rod.

oldblue1968chevy · 05-01-2011, 10:33 PM

Lookin' good..

We all envy your potential gas mileage...

thor · 05-05-2011, 06:21 PM

Nice build! Will be interesting to see what kind of gas mileage you are able to pull off with the 4.8 and 4L80e.

usmcchevy · 05-15-2011, 10:08 PM

Been too busy lately! Thanks guys, I hope to get 17+mpg
Made the spacer for the hydroboost. You can kinda see it in there

TAC mounted

Gas pedal mounted, still need to pick up some more bolts for it and clean up the wiring.

nuke1 · 05-15-2011, 11:17 PM

lookin good!

5150.4.67 · 05-16-2011, 01:49 AM

^^^ x2!

usmcchevy · 05-23-2011, 10:48 PM

Thanks guys!

Slight hold up, this is how I got my restored van tilt from ebay.

67swb72klb · 05-23-2011, 10:57 PM

sorry to hear about the tilt nobody wins on that kind of packaging very well detailed build your almost home !

fishingjred73 · 05-23-2011, 11:43 PM

Dang it!

67chevy1series · 05-23-2011, 11:49 PM

dang plastic shift indicators.... why cant they have made them metal

66redw/white · 05-24-2011, 07:42 PM

truck is awesome man! ive been toyin with the same idea with my 66 but so far its all just pipe dreams. you do some good work and your super close. im tuning in for the grand finale

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-24-2011, 08:27 PM

Nice work! Sorry to see the column destroyed in shipment!

mcbassin · 05-24-2011, 11:16 PM

Man that sucks on the new column. I have opened a bunch of broken parts packages. I know how this works. Hopefully they will make right with you.

usmcchevy · 05-25-2011, 10:06 PM

Thanks. Still working with the guy on the column.

Got the gas pedal completly mounted.

And got to use my birthday present from my wife!

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-25-2011, 10:10 PM

That's a cool bday present! Congrats, and Happy Belated Birthday!

usmcchevy · 05-28-2011, 11:55 PM

Thanks Diesel.

Did a bunch of little stuff today. Screwed the fuel line, fuel pump wiring and the brake lines to the frame. Drilled new holes for the trans cross member and bolted it in.

I went ahead and installed the damage column. Ordered the shift indicator parts, but just straitened the upper collar the best I could. Hopefully I just get a insurance check and don't have to return it. No matter what it needs to come out for new grommets and to mount the reverse light switch. Oh and paint the wheel.

Started working with the Lokar shift linkage. Not quite right yet.

This thing may just go for a spin around the block soon, straight pipes and ram air included

And I got caught sleeping on the job

usmcchevy · 05-29-2011, 05:47 PM

Finished the shift linkage, some said they have never been able to get down to 1st with the linkage. Mine works great. Threw the hood on and then started it up. Bled the power steering and brakes, which both work no problems. No test drive yet, but I did "test" it out a bit

tantrumpipeline · 05-29-2011, 06:14 PM

just had to "test" it a bit, we all know that itch, great progress

usmcchevy · 05-30-2011, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

just had to "test" it a bit, we all know that itch, great progress

Yep,

I had it out of the garage today. Still no test drive, I can't bring myself to take if for a spin with the air intake like that

Oh well parts are ordered for that so it shouldn't be long.

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-31-2011, 01:14 AM

Very cool work! I know that is a great feeling to finally get these projects to move under their own power.

67chevy1series · 05-31-2011, 01:20 AM

awsoem now the steering wheel is beggin for a....only with nicer chrome

5150.4.67 · 05-31-2011, 04:20 PM

Quote:

And got to use my birthday present from my wife!

Those impact drivers are awesome...............

usmcchevy · 06-17-2011, 10:45 PM

Thanks everyone.

Garage time has been hard to come by lately. I installed the brake switch that also will control converter lock up. Also hooked up my ebay air intake. Still working on running the MAF wires. Oh and got the insurance money from the column!

jasonhall · 06-17-2011, 11:21 PM

Almost there!

04-30-2011, 05:32 PM	#276
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Awesome! Very cool, I love it and so will you Your fuel pump is mounted in the exact same place as mine it, so quiet you can barely even hear it prime. Depending on what direction you wanted to go with, the factory tube/MAF setup works excellent for my setup and looks factory. __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

05-01-2011, 10:13 PM	#277
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks. I just want to drive the damn thing! Driveshaft painted, U joints in and installed....small steps. Driveshaft being the prefect length was dumb luck. Never posted a pic of the hydroboost. I need a spacer between the hydroboost and the master cyl push rod. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

05-01-2011, 10:33 PM	#278
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Lookin' good.. We all envy your potential gas mileage... __________________ 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

05-05-2011, 06:21 PM	#279
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Nice build! Will be interesting to see what kind of gas mileage you are able to pull off with the 4.8 and 4L80e. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

05-15-2011, 10:08 PM	#280
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Been too busy lately! Thanks guys, I hope to get 17+mpg Made the spacer for the hydroboost. You can kinda see it in there TAC mounted Gas pedal mounted, still need to pick up some more bolts for it and clean up the wiring. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index Last edited by usmcchevy; 05-15-2011 at 10:08 PM.

05-15-2011, 11:17 PM	#281
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver lookin good! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

05-16-2011, 01:49 AM	#282
5150.4.67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 411	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver ^^^ x2!

05-23-2011, 10:48 PM	#283
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks guys! Slight hold up, this is how I got my restored van tilt from ebay. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

05-23-2011, 10:57 PM	#284
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,452	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver sorry to hear about the tilt nobody wins on that kind of packaging very well detailed build your almost home ! __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

05-23-2011, 11:43 PM	#285
fishingjred73 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: LOUISIANA Posts: 811	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Dang it! __________________ 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/

05-23-2011, 11:49 PM	#286
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver dang plastic shift indicators.... why cant they have made them metal

05-24-2011, 07:42 PM	#287
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver truck is awesome man! ive been toyin with the same idea with my 66 but so far its all just pipe dreams. you do some good work and your super close. im tuning in for the grand finale __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

05-24-2011, 08:27 PM	#288
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Nice work! Sorry to see the column destroyed in shipment! __________________ 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.*

05-24-2011, 11:16 PM	#289
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Man that sucks on the new column. I have opened a bunch of broken parts packages. I know how this works. Hopefully they will make right with you. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-25-2011, 10:06 PM	#290
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks. Still working with the guy on the column. Got the gas pedal completly mounted. And got to use my birthday present from my wife! __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index Last edited by usmcchevy; 05-25-2011 at 10:35 PM.



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05-25-2011, 10:10 PM	#291
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver That's a cool bday present! Congrats, and Happy Belated Birthday! __________________ 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.*

05-28-2011, 11:55 PM	#292
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks Diesel. Did a bunch of little stuff today. Screwed the fuel line, fuel pump wiring and the brake lines to the frame. Drilled new holes for the trans cross member and bolted it in. I went ahead and installed the damage column. Ordered the shift indicator parts, but just straitened the upper collar the best I could. Hopefully I just get a insurance check and don't have to return it. No matter what it needs to come out for new grommets and to mount the reverse light switch. Oh and paint the wheel. Started working with the Lokar shift linkage. Not quite right yet. This thing may just go for a spin around the block soon, straight pipes and ram air included And I got caught sleeping on the job __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index Last edited by usmcchevy; 05-28-2011 at 11:59 PM.

05-29-2011, 05:47 PM	#293
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Finished the shift linkage, some said they have never been able to get down to 1st with the linkage. Mine works great. Threw the hood on and then started it up. Bled the power steering and brakes, which both work no problems. No test drive yet, but I did "test" it out a bit __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

05-29-2011, 06:14 PM	#294
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver just had to "test" it a bit, we all know that itch, great progress __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

05-31-2011, 01:14 AM	#296
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Very cool work! I know that is a great feeling to finally get these projects to move under their own power. __________________ 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.*

05-31-2011, 01:20 AM	#297
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver awsoem now the steering wheel is beggin for a....only with nicer chrome Attached Images Last edited by 67chevy1series; 05-31-2011 at 01:20 AM.

06-17-2011, 10:45 PM	#299
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks everyone. Garage time has been hard to come by lately. I installed the brake switch that also will control converter lock up. Also hooked up my ebay air intake. Still working on running the MAF wires. Oh and got the insurance money from the column! __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

06-17-2011, 11:21 PM	#300
jasonhall Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 829	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Almost there!

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