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Old 10-14-2021, 02:12 PM   #1
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My 72 Build

Started a build thread awhile back, but I can't stand all the side ways pics, so I decided to just start a new one since it wouldn't let me edit them.

Been lurking on here for years and finally pulled the trigger on buying one this past November of 2020. I've wanted to build one of these for as long as I can remember and really wanted an original SWB, but figured I'm gonna cut it up anyways so it really didn't matter.

Found this one through a friend and it had been sitting inside a connex box for the last 5 years. It appears to be a southern truck with minimal to no rust, but we'll see...

Here is the day I brought it home.
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Old 10-14-2021, 02:13 PM   #2
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Sitting in her new home and already started teardown
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Old 10-14-2021, 02:16 PM   #3
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More pics of tear down...
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Old 10-14-2021, 02:17 PM   #4
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Old 350/350 pulled out and sold.
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Old 10-14-2021, 02:19 PM   #5
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The welds from when this frame was shortened didn't look too great, So I scored them and re-welded them. I also installed frame stiffeners.
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Old 10-14-2021, 02:23 PM   #6
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Re: My 72 Build

Sent the rear-end out to be totally redone. Shortened the axle tubes 4" overall, added 3.73 gears, posi trac, new axles and Ford ends. Also grabbed a new diff cover as well.

I never grabbed an after pic, but this was the before.
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Old 10-14-2021, 02:24 PM   #7
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Got the frame stopped down to the rails. Glad to be done with those damn rivets..
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Old 10-14-2021, 02:29 PM   #8
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I decided on going with No Limit Engineering for the suspension part of the build. After countless hours of researching different kits, this one was the best bang for the buck out there, and after talking to Rob, I was sold.

Went with the Wide Ride front end with the trailing arm setup in the rear. All in al it wasn't too bad of an install.
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Old 10-14-2021, 02:30 PM   #9
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Also decided on the Dirty Dingo transmission crossmember as well as the Porterbuilt trailing arm crossmember.
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Old 10-14-2021, 02:33 PM   #10
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While everything was disassembled and sent off to powder, I scored this free to me welding table from a friend. It's 4'x4' and 1.5" thick!! Had to unload it with the skid steer. Let's just say it's all there lol.
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Old 10-14-2021, 02:34 PM   #11
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Got everything back from powder and started reassembly of the frame.
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Old 10-14-2021, 02:36 PM   #12
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Front brakes on and painting the newly redone rear-end. Rack and pinion also installed after prepping and painting.
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Old 10-14-2021, 02:38 PM   #13
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Brakes installed in the rear-end. Waiting for some bushings that I had a friend make to get the No Limit trailing arm kit installed.
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Old 10-14-2021, 02:38 PM   #14
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Another shot of the chassis...
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Old 10-14-2021, 02:41 PM   #15
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Re: My 72 Build

Picked up a 5.3/6l80 combo out of a 2011 Silverado. Only has 91K on it, but it's headed to the machine shop anyways tomorrow for a whole new bottom end and rework of the heads. Before/after I started the tear down.
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Old 10-14-2021, 02:49 PM   #16
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So, I finally got my engine back form the builder a couple weeks ago. Now I'm just playing the waiting game too see how long it takes for all my ordered parts to get here.

I've already ordered a mid-mount accessory drive kit from Holley, Terminator X Max, Injectors, Headers, misc ARP bolts, DBW 102mm throttle body, and valve covers.

I also decided to ditch the 6l80 and sold it. I went with a built 4l80 that I got from Freak Show Transmission out of Abilene TX. I also went with a BTR equalizer intake that my machine shop had ordered for another customer that changed his mind, so I got a great price on it.

Once I get all these parts in and get the final assembly of the engine/transmission done, then I'll put the body back on and measure the back spacing for the wheels and get them ordered, get all the wiring roughed in, and then blow it all back apart for paint a body to begin.

I still have a ton to get done, but I think I've made pretty good progress for a little less than a year piddling on it.
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Old 10-15-2021, 06:25 AM   #17
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Great project!
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Old 10-15-2021, 11:55 AM   #18
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Re: My 72 Build

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Great project!
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Thanks for riding along. I hope to really pick up the pace on this as soon as the parts start rolling in.

I bought a repop bed kit from Southwest Classics a few months ago with the 16" wheel wells, so I need to get that put together as well.

I'll be running 255/40/20's up front and 345/30/20's out back.
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Old 12-09-2021, 01:22 AM   #19
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Finally got a a chance to get back on the truck...

Re-worked and welded up the rear inner fenders that I started a couple months ago.
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Old 12-09-2021, 01:23 AM   #20
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Then primed the backside.
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Old 12-09-2021, 01:27 AM   #21
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Got them spot welded in. Primed and sprayed some rustoleum on them until I get around to the undercoating.

Hoping to have some more free time to work on it soon. Ready to get the engine and trans installed, but still waiting on parts like everyone else...
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Old 12-09-2021, 07:01 AM   #22
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Well done, sir!
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Old 12-11-2021, 12:19 AM   #23
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Switched gears and worked on getting the engine and tranny in.

Had to change out the valve cover grommets.
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Reinstalled the coil packs with ARP bolts.
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Installed the injectors and fuel rails.
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