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72Cheyenne454 · 02-15-2010, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Lookin good. Those look like Summit caprice/impala rotors, right? But what calipers and brackets are those?

I actually purchased the complete kit form CPP. I managed to get a killer deal on the complete kit while they were having a Christmas sale. As for the calipers, I believe they are early Cadillac with the integral, mechanical parking brake mechanism.

Chevymaniac · 02-16-2010, 12:20 AM

Great attention to detail in your work. Thanks for the well thought out write up and pics,
makes me feel confident to do a conversion myself now. Keep the pics coming and Git R Done.

72Cheyenne454 · 02-20-2010, 11:35 PM

Managed to get some brake lines ran today. Seems like I spent more time chasing down parts/supplies than I did actually working on the truck. Anyway, got all the brake lines done and half of the fuel lines. Had to move the four brake line clips on the axle from the back side of the axle to the front side. Also removed/replaced the pinion seal, axle bearings and axle seals. Should have the fuel lines completed tomorrow, then I can pull it back apart for paint.

Here's some pics.

Thanks for looking!

72Cheyenne454 · 02-20-2010, 11:38 PM

A few more...

fencepost · 02-21-2010, 12:24 AM

Looking good, neat and clean.

72Cheyenne454 · 02-21-2010, 10:50 PM

Today I removed the rear end, trailing arms. brake lines etc in preparation for paint. I painted the axle with Eastwood's Extreme Chassis Black - in a can. I've used this paint before and had really good results.

Some pics... thanks for looking!

68 Quad C10 · 02-21-2010, 10:52 PM

Looking good

72Cheyenne454 · 02-22-2010, 06:34 PM

Ground down the welds on the frame today. I need to spend a little more time metal finishing the welds, but the're close at this point. I also spent some time wire wheeling some more of the frame. Once I finish dressing the welds, it time for paint.

Here's some pics.

Thanks for checking out my progress!

72Cheyenne454 · 02-23-2010, 08:22 PM

No pics today... but I managed to get a few things done.

Pressed out the control arm bushings. I'll be installing Energy Suspension's bushings that I bought from ECE. Also pressed out the axle wheel studs and installed new longer studs that came with the disc brake kit. I also dropped off the bed at the body shop. I'm having them do all the body work, inside and out. Along with the body work, I'm having them paint the underside of the bed semi gloss black. I've used this body shop in the past and was really satisfied. They do excellent work in a reasonable amount of time. I should have the bed back in a couple of weeks... we'll see.

I'm hoping to get some paint on the frame and trailing arms this weekend, then I can start putting it back together... I miss driving my truck.

franky69c10 · 02-24-2010, 12:38 AM

look'n good

Alan's Classic · 02-25-2010, 01:46 AM

Man, I just went thru your build. You do outstanding work!!

72Cheyenne454 · 02-25-2010, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Man, I just went thru your build. You do outstanding work!!

Thanks Alan!! I appreciate your comments.

RCbowtie69 · 02-27-2010, 10:18 AM

hey from N.C. your project is looking great,it's alot of work, but it will be one nice truck. hope to see more of this project,you do nice work, keep on truckin

72Cheyenne454 · 02-28-2010, 09:30 PM

Got some paint on it today. Once it dries we'll start assembling the rear end... for the last time.

Here's some pics.

72Cheyenne454 · 02-28-2010, 09:35 PM

Some more pics... thanks for looking!!!!

fencepost · 02-28-2010, 09:41 PM

Looks great. Did you go with the eastwood black on the rails?

fbird68 · 02-28-2010, 10:28 PM

Looking good man! Nice and clean! Keep the pictures coming.

Richard

72Cheyenne454 · 02-28-2010, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fencepost

Looks great. Did you go with the eastwood black on the rails?

Yes. I used Eastwood's satin chassis black on everything. Turned out pretty good. From my experience, this is the best paint you can get in a can.

Miles

Webrigs · 02-28-2010, 11:57 PM

The metal work was so nice it was almost a shame to paint over it!

Fantastic job...thanks for taking the extra time to post your progress.

72Cheyenne454 · 03-02-2010, 09:08 PM

Started assembling the back half. Also got the Gear Vendor's installed and measured for a driveshaft. Should have a driveshaft by early next week. I took my donor one piece shaft, slip yoke and pinion yoke in today to get it shortened. The tech pointed out that my rear pinion yoke is bad. The tech says the u-joint straps stretched and allowed the u-joint to move around. As a result, it wore out the yoke (side to side movement). So, since I need to replace the yoke, I'll go ahead and replace it with a 1350 series joint to match the rest of the shaft. Also found that one axle shaft was bad, so I'm waiting on a replacement from Summit Racing.

Here's some pics.

72BlckButy · 03-02-2010, 09:20 PM

Lookin' good, and I love that chassis black color on there. Nice work!

I'm guessing you're going to finish off the entire frame like the rear?

Security guy · 03-02-2010, 10:30 PM

You need to throw some dirt on that frame. Your making the rest of us look bad with your truck so clean. Awesome build! You do some very nice work. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product.

72Cheyenne454 · 03-02-2010, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Lookin' good, and I love that chassis black color on there. Nice work!

I'm guessing you're going to finish off the entire frame like the rear?

Thanks 72BlckButy.

Yes, I'm planning on finishing off the rest of the frame with new paint. Once I get started on the front eight lug to five lug conversion, I'll be able to clean things up enough for paint. I'm not planning on getting to crazy with the front half for now. Down the road I plan on rebuilding the front end which will give me a better opportunity to clean and paint everything. I ordered some more chassis black paint today for the front half of the frame, spindles, sway bar, brake dust shields etc.

72Cheyenne454 · 03-02-2010, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Security guy

You need to throw some dirt on that frame. Your making the rest of us look bad with your truck so clean. Awesome build! You do some very nice work. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Hey, thanks. Yea, it won't take long and it'll be dirty.

Thanks for the comments and for looking!!

Miles

72Cheyenne454 · 03-02-2010, 11:37 PM

So I was thinking today... before I pulled my truck apart I was running 3.70's with the Gear Vendors. This combo worked out pretty well. Kind of the best of both... good off the line, yet still able to cruise on the highway. The donor 12 bolt I've installed has 3.08's. I've decided to run this ratio for now and upgrade later to either 3.42's or 3.73's. So anyway, I was just thinking today about how high geared this thing is going to be on the highway in overdrive. I've not looked at a gear/tire calculator yet, but I'm going to guess this thing is going to cruise at 80 or 90mph at around 2000 rpm. Can anyone work up my RPM at 65mph considering I'll be running a 27" tall tire.

02-16-2010, 12:20 AM	#102
Chevymaniac Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 234	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Great attention to detail in your work. Thanks for the well thought out write up and pics, makes me feel confident to do a conversion myself now. Keep the pics coming and Git R Done.

02-20-2010, 11:35 PM	#103
72Cheyenne454 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 453	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Managed to get some brake lines ran today. Seems like I spent more time chasing down parts/supplies than I did actually working on the truck. Anyway, got all the brake lines done and half of the fuel lines. Had to move the four brake line clips on the axle from the back side of the axle to the front side. Also removed/replaced the pinion seal, axle bearings and axle seals. Should have the fuel lines completed tomorrow, then I can pull it back apart for paint. Here's some pics. Thanks for looking! Attached Images

02-20-2010, 11:38 PM	#104
72Cheyenne454 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 453	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion A few more... Attached Images

02-21-2010, 12:24 AM	#105
fencepost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hamilton, AL Posts: 189	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Looking good, neat and clean.

02-21-2010, 10:50 PM	#106
72Cheyenne454 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 453	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Today I removed the rear end, trailing arms. brake lines etc in preparation for paint. I painted the axle with Eastwood's Extreme Chassis Black - in a can. I've used this paint before and had really good results. Some pics... thanks for looking! Attached Images

02-21-2010, 10:52 PM	#107
68 Quad C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Idaho Falls Posts: 324	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Looking good __________________ http://www.tandscustomcars.com/ My Quad Cab build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=352342 IT"S GOT A ROOF NOW WHOO HOO!!!! 65 GTO Build (If you wanna check it out) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post4503040

02-22-2010, 06:34 PM	#108
72Cheyenne454 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 453	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Ground down the welds on the frame today. I need to spend a little more time metal finishing the welds, but the're close at this point. I also spent some time wire wheeling some more of the frame. Once I finish dressing the welds, it time for paint. Here's some pics. Thanks for checking out my progress! Attached Images

02-23-2010, 08:22 PM	#109
72Cheyenne454 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 453	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion No pics today... but I managed to get a few things done. Pressed out the control arm bushings. I'll be installing Energy Suspension's bushings that I bought from ECE. Also pressed out the axle wheel studs and installed new longer studs that came with the disc brake kit. I also dropped off the bed at the body shop. I'm having them do all the body work, inside and out. Along with the body work, I'm having them paint the underside of the bed semi gloss black. I've used this body shop in the past and was really satisfied. They do excellent work in a reasonable amount of time. I should have the bed back in a couple of weeks... we'll see. I'm hoping to get some paint on the frame and trailing arms this weekend, then I can start putting it back together... I miss driving my truck.

02-24-2010, 12:38 AM	#110
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02-25-2010, 01:46 AM	#111
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Man, I just went thru your build. You do outstanding work!! __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

02-27-2010, 10:18 AM	#113
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion hey from N.C. your project is looking great,it's alot of work, but it will be one nice truck. hope to see more of this project,you do nice work, keep on truckin

02-28-2010, 09:30 PM	#114
72Cheyenne454 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 453	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Got some paint on it today. Once it dries we'll start assembling the rear end... for the last time. Here's some pics. Attached Images

02-28-2010, 09:35 PM	#115
72Cheyenne454 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 453	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Some more pics... thanks for looking!!!! Attached Images

02-28-2010, 09:41 PM	#116
fencepost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hamilton, AL Posts: 189	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Looks great. Did you go with the eastwood black on the rails?

02-28-2010, 10:28 PM	#117
fbird68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arborg Manitoba Canada Posts: 98	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Looking good man! Nice and clean! Keep the pictures coming. Richard __________________ STR Restoration and Customs 1971 C10 Custom 1964 Impala 2dr Hardtop 1965 Parisienne CS 1937 Nash Lafayette 1947 Willys CJ-2A



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02-28-2010, 11:57 PM	#119
Webrigs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nampa, ID Posts: 66	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion The metal work was so nice it was almost a shame to paint over it! Fantastic job...thanks for taking the extra time to post your progress.

03-02-2010, 09:08 PM	#120
72Cheyenne454 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 453	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Started assembling the back half. Also got the Gear Vendor's installed and measured for a driveshaft. Should have a driveshaft by early next week. I took my donor one piece shaft, slip yoke and pinion yoke in today to get it shortened. The tech pointed out that my rear pinion yoke is bad. The tech says the u-joint straps stretched and allowed the u-joint to move around. As a result, it wore out the yoke (side to side movement). So, since I need to replace the yoke, I'll go ahead and replace it with a 1350 series joint to match the rest of the shaft. Also found that one axle shaft was bad, so I'm waiting on a replacement from Summit Racing. Here's some pics. Attached Images

03-02-2010, 09:20 PM	#121
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Lookin' good, and I love that chassis black color on there. Nice work! I'm guessing you're going to finish off the entire frame like the rear? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 03-02-2010 at 09:21 PM.

03-02-2010, 10:30 PM	#122
Security guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl. Posts: 441	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion You need to throw some dirt on that frame. Your making the rest of us look bad with your truck so clean. Awesome build! You do some very nice work. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product.

03-02-2010, 11:37 PM	#125
72Cheyenne454 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 453	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion So I was thinking today... before I pulled my truck apart I was running 3.70's with the Gear Vendors. This combo worked out pretty well. Kind of the best of both... good off the line, yet still able to cruise on the highway. The donor 12 bolt I've installed has 3.08's. I've decided to run this ratio for now and upgrade later to either 3.42's or 3.73's. So anyway, I was just thinking today about how high geared this thing is going to be on the highway in overdrive. I've not looked at a gear/tire calculator yet, but I'm going to guess this thing is going to cruise at 80 or 90mph at around 2000 rpm. Can anyone work up my RPM at 65mph considering I'll be running a 27" tall tire.

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