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1tonwannabe · 09-28-2012, 01:49 AM

Do any of you guys know of a good quality paint and body shop in or near Ohio. I' m trying to get this ready for paint and body by this winter.
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**Dieselwrencher** · 09-28-2012, 06:08 PM

If you would like to get an idea on a modded core support, check out Ryanroo's build thread. He just modified his chevy support for a dodge rad and intercooler. Maybe it'll help you out on where to start.

1tonwannabe · 10-01-2012, 05:05 PM

Here's what I have so far. I'm picking up more sheet metal tommorrow. I used 1"x3" 1/8" thick steel tubing to frame out the cooler and radiator. I still have to cut out the front part of the core support so the opening matches the radiator.

1tonwannabe · 10-01-2012, 05:07 PM

It uses the same mounts as the 2003.

1tonwannabe · 10-01-2012, 05:11 PM

Christmas came early. My truck came with a Toolbox on the passenger side of the bed. My door was rusted out, but everything else was good. The doors are very expensive, if you can find a good one. I was going to fill in the bedside and not have the toolbox anymore but I couldn't do it. It's too cool to cover up. So I bit the bullet and bought one. Luckily I sold one of my frames to cover the cost.

1tonwannabe · 10-01-2012, 05:17 PM

Here's a pic of my first build. A 1969 Chevelle from California (no rust). I got it when I was in the Army, stationed in Ft. Irwin. I built it When I had nothing better to do with my money. It's got a 435 HP 350 sb. Eventually I'll put an LS motor in it. All hotchkis suspension, and it's blacked out.

McMurray76 · 10-02-2012, 06:01 PM

Gonna be a cool truck! I'm watching this for sure

**driller35** · 10-02-2012, 06:25 PM

Rite on with the build

RatRod68 · 10-04-2012, 12:27 PM

SCRIBED! Schweet build so far man!

1tonwannabe · 10-10-2012, 08:55 PM

Okay I have finished the core support. All I have to do is mount it to the frame. I already know how I am going to do it. I still need to put the Headlight buckets on the core support. Here are the pics.
The first one is the top mount for the radiator. It uses the factory bushing from the 2003 truck.

1tonwannabe · 10-10-2012, 08:57 PM

Sorry for the blurry pics.
Next is the core support in the truck.

1tonwannabe · 10-10-2012, 08:59 PM

1tonwannabe · 10-10-2012, 09:03 PM

Now I have to align all my front sheet metal so I can mount the core support to the frame.
I will post a picture of the dash I had my Uncle machine out Later. It was made to look like the original dash panel but we are going to cut out the center to match the newer 2003 gauges. I'll post that pic tomorrow.

RatRod68 · 10-11-2012, 07:35 AM

looking good!

Greenlee · 10-11-2012, 09:39 PM

Awesome build. Nice work!
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GSP7 · 10-12-2012, 12:49 PM

Looks good.

There is a local '71 truck with the Duamax long frame conversion also. He took two cabs and made a '71 extended cab

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-12-2012, 02:36 PM

Nice work on your support, and that is one awesome 69 Chevelle Dude! Congrats!

1tonwannabe · 10-13-2012, 03:28 AM

Thank you.
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1tonwannabe · 10-14-2012, 04:05 AM

GSP7 is the 71 truck on this site? I would like to see a pic of it. I thought about doing an extended cab, but decided against it.
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1tonwannabe · 10-16-2012, 06:19 PM

Okay here is what I'm doing with the dash. I want to use the 2003 gauge cluster. I had to add 2 inches to the top of the dash opening to fit the cluster.

1tonwannabe · 10-16-2012, 06:20 PM

Once again sorry for the blurry pics. Here is a pic of the other side of the dash.

GSP7 · 10-16-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 1tonwannabe

GSP7 is the 71 truck on this site? I would like to see a pic of it. I thought about doing an extended cab, but decided against it.
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I doubt it.

I think its Fat Jacks truck, but Im not sure. I havent seen it lately. I checked it out in the grocery store parking lot

RatRod68 · 10-17-2012, 07:00 AM

the custom panel looks great, and will look even better with the Sierra Grande package. What are you going to do about the dash pad?

**hilljob26** · 10-17-2012, 02:01 PM

lookin good,,,i have a feeling this is what i will be doing when i build my shortbed next

1tonwannabe · 10-17-2012, 06:38 PM

I might round off the right side of the dash so it blends in with the passenger side. I am going to make a piece of 16 ga. that will go over the dash and follow the contours of it. I will weld on studs to it so I can bolt it to the dash. Once I make that, I'll either use carpet padding for my pad and wrap it in leather, or I will let a pro do it.
I might come up with something else later, we will see. That part is a ways away.
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09-28-2012, 01:49 AM	#1
1tonwannabe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Johnstown, Ohio Posts: 146	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis Do any of you guys know of a good quality paint and body shop in or near Ohio. I' m trying to get this ready for paint and body by this winter. Posted via Mobile Device

09-28-2012, 06:08 PM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis If you would like to get an idea on a modded core support, check out Ryanroo's build thread. He just modified his chevy support for a dodge rad and intercooler. Maybe it'll help you out on where to start. __________________ 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.*

10-01-2012, 05:05 PM	#3
1tonwannabe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Johnstown, Ohio Posts: 146	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis Here's what I have so far. I'm picking up more sheet metal tommorrow. I used 1"x3" 1/8" thick steel tubing to frame out the cooler and radiator. I still have to cut out the front part of the core support so the opening matches the radiator.

10-01-2012, 05:07 PM	#4
1tonwannabe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Johnstown, Ohio Posts: 146	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis It uses the same mounts as the 2003.

10-01-2012, 05:11 PM	#5
1tonwannabe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Johnstown, Ohio Posts: 146	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis Christmas came early. My truck came with a Toolbox on the passenger side of the bed. My door was rusted out, but everything else was good. The doors are very expensive, if you can find a good one. I was going to fill in the bedside and not have the toolbox anymore but I couldn't do it. It's too cool to cover up. So I bit the bullet and bought one. Luckily I sold one of my frames to cover the cost.

10-01-2012, 05:17 PM	#6
1tonwannabe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Johnstown, Ohio Posts: 146	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis Here's a pic of my first build. A 1969 Chevelle from California (no rust). I got it when I was in the Army, stationed in Ft. Irwin. I built it When I had nothing better to do with my money. It's got a 435 HP 350 sb. Eventually I'll put an LS motor in it. All hotchkis suspension, and it's blacked out.

10-02-2012, 06:01 PM	#7
McMurray76 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Columbus ohio Posts: 109	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis Gonna be a cool truck! I'm watching this for sure

10-02-2012, 06:25 PM	#8
driller35 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Calgary,AB Posts: 323	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis Rite on with the build __________________ 72 Chev Cheyenne Super SB 4x4 350,4spd,buckets, tilt,tach,am-fm,extreme tow hooks,Canadian Model Production 1 of 52 SOLD 70 Chev CST, 350 auto, PS, PB, AC, tach

10-04-2012, 12:27 PM	#9
RatRod68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 828	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis SCRIBED! Schweet build so far man! __________________ build Threads: Nasty 68 C10. My lil hotrod Leftovers 68 C20 D-Ranged Ford Ranger on steroids Semper Fi

10-10-2012, 08:55 PM	#10
1tonwannabe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Johnstown, Ohio Posts: 146	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis Okay I have finished the core support. All I have to do is mount it to the frame. I already know how I am going to do it. I still need to put the Headlight buckets on the core support. Here are the pics. The first one is the top mount for the radiator. It uses the factory bushing from the 2003 truck.

10-10-2012, 08:57 PM	#11
1tonwannabe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Johnstown, Ohio Posts: 146	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis Sorry for the blurry pics. Next is the core support in the truck.

10-10-2012, 08:59 PM	#12
1tonwannabe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Johnstown, Ohio Posts: 146	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis

10-10-2012, 09:03 PM	#13
1tonwannabe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Johnstown, Ohio Posts: 146	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis Now I have to align all my front sheet metal so I can mount the core support to the frame. I will post a picture of the dash I had my Uncle machine out Later. It was made to look like the original dash panel but we are going to cut out the center to match the newer 2003 gauges. I'll post that pic tomorrow.

10-11-2012, 07:35 AM	#14
RatRod68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 828	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis looking good! __________________ build Threads: Nasty 68 C10. My lil hotrod Leftovers 68 C20 D-Ranged Ford Ranger on steroids Semper Fi

10-11-2012, 09:39 PM	#15
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis Awesome build. Nice work! Posted via Mobile Device



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10-12-2012, 12:49 PM	#16
GSP7 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 630	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis Looks good. There is a local '71 truck with the Duamax long frame conversion also. He took two cabs and made a '71 extended cab __________________ '81 K20 Silverado , '99 Dodge Cummins 4x4, '05 Dodge Cummins 4x4, Pinstriping-Lettering-Specialty Painting

10-12-2012, 02:36 PM	#17
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis Nice work on your support, and that is one awesome 69 Chevelle Dude! Congrats! __________________ 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.*

10-13-2012, 03:28 AM	#18
1tonwannabe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Johnstown, Ohio Posts: 146	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis Thank you. Posted via Mobile Device

10-14-2012, 04:05 AM	#19
1tonwannabe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Johnstown, Ohio Posts: 146	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis GSP7 is the 71 truck on this site? I would like to see a pic of it. I thought about doing an extended cab, but decided against it. Posted via Mobile Device

10-16-2012, 06:19 PM	#20
1tonwannabe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Johnstown, Ohio Posts: 146	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis Okay here is what I'm doing with the dash. I want to use the 2003 gauge cluster. I had to add 2 inches to the top of the dash opening to fit the cluster.

10-16-2012, 06:20 PM	#21
1tonwannabe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Johnstown, Ohio Posts: 146	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis Once again sorry for the blurry pics. Here is a pic of the other side of the dash.

10-17-2012, 07:00 AM	#23
RatRod68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 828	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis the custom panel looks great, and will look even better with the Sierra Grande package. What are you going to do about the dash pad? __________________ build Threads: Nasty 68 C10. My lil hotrod Leftovers 68 C20 D-Ranged Ford Ranger on steroids Semper Fi

10-17-2012, 02:01 PM	#24
hilljob26 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gypsum Kansas 67448 Posts: 1,681	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis lookin good,,,i have a feeling this is what i will be doing when i build my shortbed next __________________ 21 2500hd duramax 58 apache HILLJOB GRAPHIX--for all your graphic needs My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542497 LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377348 4l60 to an NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...43#post3697343

10-17-2012, 06:38 PM	#25
1tonwannabe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Johnstown, Ohio Posts: 146	Re: 1972 GMC Using 2003 Chevy 2500HD duramax Chassis I might round off the right side of the dash so it blends in with the passenger side. I am going to make a piece of 16 ga. that will go over the dash and follow the contours of it. I will weld on studs to it so I can bolt it to the dash. Once I make that, I'll either use carpet padding for my pad and wrap it in leather, or I will let a pro do it. I might come up with something else later, we will see. That part is a ways away. Posted via Mobile Device

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