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usmcchevy · 10-15-2011, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Nice work! That's one task I never want to deal with....

Thanks, Its not that bad......I may have cheated a little though. The window felt is just glued in

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Faq?...

Like this: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351471

usmcchevy · 10-17-2011, 10:03 PM

Drop spindles showed up today

Summit sent the wrong ones

VA72C10 · 10-17-2011, 10:20 PM

that stinks...I've heard they're fairly quick correcting stuff like that though....

usmcchevy · 10-18-2011, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

that stinks...I've heard they're fairly quick correcting stuff like that though....

Hopefully, they are going to be drop shipped from CPP.

gringoloco · 10-18-2011, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

Drop spindles showed up today

Summit sent the wrong ones

Are you using the updated version w/ narrowed track width?

usmcchevy · 10-18-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Are you using the updated version w/ narrowed track width?

Yes Sir! I have powder coated A arms, Moog ball joints+tie rods+shafts, new stock CPP springs with 1/2 coil cut, 1.25" sway bar and KYB Excell-G (GR-2) shocks here waiting

gringoloco · 10-18-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

Yes Sir! I have powder coated A arms, Moog ball joints+tie rods+shafts, new stock CPP springs with 1/2 coil cut, 1.25" sway bar and KYB Excell-G (GR-2) shocks here waiting

Nice!

Do you plan to do before/after track width comparisons? What's your current setup?

usmcchevy · 10-18-2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Nice!

Do you plan to do before/after track width comparisons? What's your current setup?

I'll do my best. Current set up is stock coils with 1 and 1/2 coils removed and no alignment done....rides and steers like crap.

gringoloco · 10-19-2011, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

I'll do my best. Current set up is stock coils with 1 and 1/2 coils removed and no alignment done....rides and steers like crap.

You should see and feel a HUGE improvement

Maybe take a tape measure, if you're using the same wheels after, and measure the outer edge of the wheel in comparison to the fender lip. I'd love to see where you end up. Curious if these spindles perform as advertised, and you're the only one I know of who has (or is getting) them.

Good luck with the upgrades

usmcchevy · 11-04-2011, 08:52 AM

Slight update. I got the spindles from CPP, this set was cast with part number CP4S4 just like the first set I recieved (I need CP4S3). I called CPP and they use casting CP4S4 for all of the 60-87 trucks and just machine that casting differently for each year range with no markings other than the part number ON THE BOX

I now have all my parts sitting here waiting for time. Right now I'm working on a '97 Honda Civic that needs: CV axles, differental seals, inner tie rod ends and boots, timing belt, all 3 other belts, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, valve cover gasket, motor mounts, fuel filter, air filter, trans fluid flush and a oil change. Hopefully will have it done tonight if the special "pulley holder" tool gets here so I can get to the timing belt.

fishingjred73 · 11-04-2011, 10:32 AM

That sounds kinda crappy. All somebody has to do is switch parts and boxes then who knows what spindle you've got.

thor · 11-04-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

Slight update. I got the spindles from CPP, this set was cast with part number CP4S4 just like the first set I recieved (I need CP4S3). I called CPP and they use casting CP4S4 for all of the 60-87 trucks and just machine that casting differently for each year range with no markings other than the part number ON THE BOX

I now have all my parts sitting here waiting for time. Right now I'm working on a '97 Honda Civic that needs: CV axles, differental seals, inner tie rod ends and boots, timing belt, all 3 other belts, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, valve cover gasket, motor mounts, fuel filter, air filter, trans fluid flush and a oil change. Hopefully will have it done tonight if the special "pulley holder" tool gets here so I can get to the timing belt.

That sux! I've heard of lots of people not being happy with CPP's service. Good news is once the Honda is done, you'll be pulling down 40mpg. I do in my 93 HB Si (fully riced-out of course

)

mcbassin · 11-04-2011, 01:45 PM

Man, I hope you got the right parts this time from CPP. Sorry to hear about all the trouble. I've had pretty good luck with them.(never had to return anything yet).
Sounds like you have your hands full with the foreign project.

Hey, quick question: What size is this hole saw? Anything special about the drilling? Thanks

usmcchevy · 11-04-2011, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fishingjred73

That sounds kinda crappy. All somebody has to do is switch parts and boxes then who knows what spindle you've got.

Yep, I just hope these fit.

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Originally Posted by thor

That sux! I've heard of lots of people not being happy with CPP's service. Good news is once the Honda is done, you'll be pulling down 40mpg. I do in my 93 HB Si (fully riced-out of course

)

Honda belongs to my mother in law...........I fix it or she doesn't leave

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Man, I hope you got the right parts this time from CPP. Sorry to hear about all the trouble. I've had pretty good luck with them.(never had to return anything yet).
Sounds like you have your hands full with the foreign project.

Hey, quick question: What size is this hole saw? Anything special about the drilling? Thanks

4" hole saw, Use as big and slow of a drill as you have and don't let it get away.

mcbassin · 11-05-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

4" hole saw, Use as big and slow of a drill as you have and don't let it get away.

Thanks,
I will have to get one of those. My set only goes up to 3.25" I think.

mad2rass · 11-05-2011, 05:42 PM

Nice build,what fuel pump did you use?and whats the part #,thanks

usmcchevy · 11-05-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mad2rass

Nice build,what fuel pump did you use?and whats the part #,thanks

Thanks and

to the site!

Fuel pump is a Walbro 255LPH GSL392 from here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WALBRO-UNIVE...item33583461c8

usmcchevy · 11-13-2011, 06:00 PM

Front end done!

Powder coated A arms
New upper and lower cross shafts
New lower shaft U bolts
New ball joints
CPP drop spindles
New tie rod ends
New idler arm
New Stock CPP springs with 1/2 coil cut
KYB shocks
New bearings and seals
Turned rotors
New brake pads
Rebuilt calipers
CPP 1.25" sway bar

The spindles did push the wheels out a hair it seems. Before my wheels were 1.25" inside the fender now I'm at about 1".... However before I had no alignment what so ever so the top of my wheels were tipping in quite a bit

Out with the old.

Originals?

New and old.

Little cleaning.

VA72C10 · 11-13-2011, 06:15 PM

Looking great!!! Nice job!

gringoloco · 11-13-2011, 10:31 PM

Very nice!

mcbassin · 11-14-2011, 01:23 AM

Man Ben, That looks great! I know how much that series of pictures took. I am looking forward to more updates bro. Keep at it!

usmcchevy · 11-14-2011, 11:03 PM

Thanks everyone. Its nice to be able to hit bumps and not be jarred to death or turn a corner without falling out of my seat

JWall · 11-15-2011, 09:12 AM

Looking good

mcbassin · 11-15-2011, 09:51 AM

I really like this shot!

usmcchevy · 12-16-2011, 11:32 PM

Thanks Mike.

Update, Been driving it just about every day. Rebuilt the rear suspension with poly bushings and KYB Excel-G shocks. Also stitch welded the trailing arms together to stiffen them and keep them from coming apart. Really need an alignment and find my squeak that sounds like the fan belt, but isn't...

Pics later.

10-17-2011, 10:03 PM	#402
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Drop spindles showed up today Summit sent the wrong ones __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

10-17-2011, 10:20 PM	#403
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver that stinks...I've heard they're fairly quick correcting stuff like that though.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-04-2011, 08:52 AM	#410
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Slight update. I got the spindles from CPP, this set was cast with part number CP4S4 just like the first set I recieved (I need CP4S3). I called CPP and they use casting CP4S4 for all of the 60-87 trucks and just machine that casting differently for each year range with no markings other than the part number ON THE BOX I now have all my parts sitting here waiting for time. Right now I'm working on a '97 Honda Civic that needs: CV axles, differental seals, inner tie rod ends and boots, timing belt, all 3 other belts, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, valve cover gasket, motor mounts, fuel filter, air filter, trans fluid flush and a oil change. Hopefully will have it done tonight if the special "pulley holder" tool gets here so I can get to the timing belt. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

11-04-2011, 10:32 AM	#411
fishingjred73 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: LOUISIANA Posts: 811	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver That sounds kinda crappy. All somebody has to do is switch parts and boxes then who knows what spindle you've got. __________________ 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/

11-04-2011, 01:45 PM	#413
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Man, I hope you got the right parts this time from CPP. Sorry to hear about all the trouble. I've had pretty good luck with them.(never had to return anything yet). Sounds like you have your hands full with the foreign project. Hey, quick question: What size is this hole saw? Anything special about the drilling? Thanks __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-05-2011, 05:42 PM	#416
mad2rass Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Decatur ga Posts: 21	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Nice build,what fuel pump did you use?and whats the part #,thanks

11-13-2011, 06:00 PM	#418
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Front end done! Powder coated A arms New upper and lower cross shafts New lower shaft U bolts New ball joints CPP drop spindles New tie rod ends New idler arm New Stock CPP springs with 1/2 coil cut KYB shocks New bearings and seals Turned rotors New brake pads Rebuilt calipers CPP 1.25" sway bar The spindles did push the wheels out a hair it seems. Before my wheels were 1.25" inside the fender now I'm at about 1".... However before I had no alignment what so ever so the top of my wheels were tipping in quite a bit Out with the old. Originals? New and old. Little cleaning. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index Last edited by usmcchevy; 11-13-2011 at 06:08 PM.

11-13-2011, 06:15 PM	#419
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Looking great!!! Nice job! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-13-2011, 10:31 PM	#420
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Very nice! __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-14-2011, 01:23 AM	#421
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Man Ben, That looks great! I know how much that series of pictures took. I am looking forward to more updates bro. Keep at it! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-14-2011, 11:03 PM	#422
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks everyone. Its nice to be able to hit bumps and not be jarred to death or turn a corner without falling out of my seat __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

11-15-2011, 09:12 AM	#423
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Looking good __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

11-15-2011, 09:51 AM	#424
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver I really like this shot! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-16-2011, 11:32 PM	#425
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks Mike. Update, Been driving it just about every day. Rebuilt the rear suspension with poly bushings and KYB Excel-G shocks. Also stitch welded the trailing arms together to stiffen them and keep them from coming apart. Really need an alignment and find my squeak that sounds like the fan belt, but isn't... Pics later. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index



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