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BACKYARD88 · 12-16-2011, 11:49 PM

Looking good man!
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68 TT · 12-17-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

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.

Have you checked the front alternator bearing? They go out quite often and squeel like a loose belt.
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mcbassin · 12-17-2011, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

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.

Glad you like the new front suspension. I bet it was night and day different. I thought about welding up my trailing arms but backed out. I may do it one of these days. Looking forward to some pictures

usmcchevy · 12-21-2011, 04:44 PM

Thanks Mike!

Pics!

Got the drivers door on. Still need to clean up everything and get the inside door panel on.

mcbassin · 12-21-2011, 05:20 PM

Hey that looks great Ben! I kinda wish I had welded my arms up too while it was out and cleaned up. Oh well I have a few sets around I can swap them out at anytime. I can't wait to actually get mine to the point of driving.
Your welds look good on the exhaust too. Keep the pictures coming.

usmcchevy · 12-21-2011, 11:17 PM

Thanks man, I do my best, but know I can do way better with a better welder.

If anyone way wondering why I replaced the door....

VA72C10 · 12-22-2011, 12:18 AM

I've seen better doors

oldblue1968chevy · 12-22-2011, 12:53 AM

holy cow howd it rust on the top/middle

i welded my trailing arms just like that lol

Jarwood · 12-22-2011, 12:28 PM

Interested in a front sway bar. Does it make a big difference? Also did you have to drill the holes in the lower control arms?
Thanks

usmcchevy · 12-22-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

holy cow howd it rust on the top/middle

i welded my trailing arms just like that lol

I'd guess LOTS of driving with your arm out the window will rub the paint off and let it rust. This is the only time I have seen it.

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Originally Posted by Jarwood

Interested in a front sway bar. Does it make a big difference? Also did you have to drill the holes in the lower control arms?
Thanks

Swaybar is a CPP 1.25" bar. It made a huge difference and install wasn't bad. The end links use one of the factory sway bar mount holes. They include a ~1.25" spacer for the end links, but with it installed the end links hit the tie rods. Threw the spacer out and cut a few more threads on the end link bolts so I could tighten them. You also need to knock out the two rivets that hold the front frame crossmember in to be able to bolt the brackets in.

**68 Four on the Floor** · 12-28-2011, 11:08 PM

Finally got around to going thru your build. Looks good hope mine turns out as nice.

zellway · 12-30-2011, 02:54 PM

Just got a chance to read your thread, you did some great work your truck. After the rust you had to take care of I will never cry about my trucks. Great job.

usmcchevy · 12-30-2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Finally got around to going thru your build. Looks good hope mine turns out as nice.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by zellway

Just got a chance to read your thread, you did some great work your truck. After the rust you had to take care of I will never cry about my trucks. Great job.

Thanks! Knowing what I know now, I would have never bought this truck and bought one from your area

usmcchevy · 12-30-2011, 11:54 PM

Stereo goes in tomorrow....hopefully

Pioneer stereo and a billet mounting plate from another board member.

Rear speakers

A set of bigblock73's speaker brackets

usmcchevy · 01-01-2012, 12:22 AM

Ran out of time...

VA72C10 · 01-01-2012, 12:39 AM

Good progress on the install. You'll make a lot of the "purists" here cuss or cry when they see pictures #2 and #3 (perfect uncut then cut dash)

usmcchevy · 01-01-2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Good progress on the install. You'll make a lot of the "purists" here cuss or cry when they see pictures #2 and #3 (perfect uncut then cut dash)

I was thinking that when I took those pics

If this were a all original truck I would not have done it, but considering what all I have already done to the truck and its condition, I had no problem firing up the jig saw

mcbassin · 01-01-2012, 03:55 PM

Nice work Ben! I am thinking about going with one of those old school looking radios to avoid cutting my new dash.

gearys 5600 · 01-01-2012, 04:04 PM

Lookin good !

usmcchevy · 01-08-2012, 11:20 PM

Thanks guys!

Stereo is is. Sounds a bit hollow so I need some sound insulation.

Also changed the rear end oil today.

mcbassin · 01-08-2012, 11:58 PM

Looks like a clean install on the sound system. What's next bud?

oldblue1968chevy · 01-09-2012, 12:43 AM

Ahh no lol

zellway · 01-09-2012, 11:10 AM

I like it but I would have got a Retro sound unit and kept the dash un cut. But its your truck.

Looks nice and clean. And just for fun I have to post this for you.

usmcchevy · 01-09-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looks like a clean install on the sound system. What's next bud?

Thanks! I'm thinking a bit of caster

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Ahh no lol

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Originally Posted by zellway

I like it but I would have got a Retro sound unit and kept the dash un cut. But its your truck.

Looks nice and clean. And just for fun I have to post this for you.

Hadn't seen that before. Like I said, If this truck were more original, I would not have cut it.

I just saw this, looks pertty cool: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...19#post5110319

usmcchevy · 01-11-2012, 09:57 AM

Powered Antenna

Picked up some sound deadener.

Guess its a good thing I replaced the rear end cover.....I never noticed this until now

Just about wore through.

12-16-2011, 11:49 PM	#426
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Looking good man! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

12-21-2011, 04:44 PM	#429
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks Mike! Pics! Got the drivers door on. Still need to clean up everything and get the inside door panel on. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

12-21-2011, 05:20 PM	#430
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Hey that looks great Ben! I kinda wish I had welded my arms up too while it was out and cleaned up. Oh well I have a few sets around I can swap them out at anytime. I can't wait to actually get mine to the point of driving. Your welds look good on the exhaust too. Keep the pictures coming. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-21-2011, 11:17 PM	#431
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks man, I do my best, but know I can do way better with a better welder. If anyone way wondering why I replaced the door.... __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

12-22-2011, 12:18 AM	#432
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver I've seen better doors __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-22-2011, 12:53 AM	#433
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver holy cow howd it rust on the top/middle i welded my trailing arms just like that lol __________________ 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

12-22-2011, 12:28 PM	#434
Jarwood Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jefferson, Georgia Posts: 248	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Interested in a front sway bar. Does it make a big difference? Also did you have to drill the holes in the lower control arms? Thanks

12-28-2011, 11:08 PM	#436
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Finally got around to going thru your build. Looks good hope mine turns out as nice.

12-30-2011, 02:54 PM	#437
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Just got a chance to read your thread, you did some great work your truck. After the rust you had to take care of I will never cry about my trucks. Great job. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

12-30-2011, 11:54 PM	#439
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Stereo goes in tomorrow....hopefully Pioneer stereo and a billet mounting plate from another board member. Rear speakers A set of bigblock73's speaker brackets __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

01-01-2012, 12:22 AM	#440
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Ran out of time... __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

01-01-2012, 12:39 AM	#441
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Good progress on the install. You'll make a lot of the "purists" here cuss or cry when they see pictures #2 and #3 (perfect uncut then cut dash) __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-01-2012, 03:55 PM	#443
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Nice work Ben! I am thinking about going with one of those old school looking radios to avoid cutting my new dash. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-01-2012, 04:04 PM	#444
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Lookin good ! __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

01-08-2012, 11:20 PM	#445
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks guys! Stereo is is. Sounds a bit hollow so I need some sound insulation. Also changed the rear end oil today. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index



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01-08-2012, 11:58 PM	#446
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Looks like a clean install on the sound system. What's next bud? __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-09-2012, 12:43 AM	#447
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Ahh no lol __________________ 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

01-09-2012, 11:10 AM	#448
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver I like it but I would have got a Retro sound unit and kept the dash un cut. But its your truck. Looks nice and clean. And just for fun I have to post this for you. Attached Images __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

01-11-2012, 09:57 AM	#450
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Powered Antenna Picked up some sound deadener. Guess its a good thing I replaced the rear end cover.....I never noticed this until now Just about wore through. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

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