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Old 12-10-2014, 11:42 PM   #1
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72 chevy modern swap

Well its finally time for a change on the old girl. I've owned my c20 for three years and its did everything a 72 truck should. Shes in need of a face lift and its finally time to do something.
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Old 12-11-2014, 08:24 AM   #2
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nice truck! looks like a nice place to work on it also!
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Old 12-11-2014, 09:53 AM   #3
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Hey Thanks! its heated and cool does the trick, I have to be pretty happy with it. Built a 12 foot deep work pit that is some what not finished but i thought it was time to try it out.
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Old 12-11-2014, 10:26 AM   #4
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So what are your plans for her ? Modern swap ?

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Old 12-11-2014, 10:43 AM   #5
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Original plan was to throw a rebuild 350 with a fast fuel injection system on it. With a nv4500 behind that, but i got talked into putting a ls2 insteed.
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Old 12-11-2014, 03:41 PM   #6
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I've known i wanted to do a swap like this for quite sometime now, but been so busy with work and classes. I started on a lot of small things like gather stuff for fuel system, and getting a transmission together. Here is my fuel tank.
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Old 12-11-2014, 10:52 PM   #7
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Old 12-11-2014, 11:51 PM   #8
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Thanks Swamp rat! Well been busy tonight, pulled front clip off and yanked the transfer case too.
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Old 12-12-2014, 10:23 AM   #9
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Cleaned up the np205 last night. Previous owner told me everything was rebuilt at 100,000. Hard to believe when its has 3000 on rebuild and everything is caked in oil.
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Old 12-12-2014, 12:20 PM   #10
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Back in June i was in search for a nv4500. I asked around, ended up talking to one of my old mans best friend who use to manage a big angus ranch. He told me they have a pickup that had a cab fire, said go talk to the owner. I went over and asked him what he wanted for it, told me 120 would buy it all. Came home with a 95 chevy 3500 with a 454, nv4500, np241, and made 250 in scrap iron from the rest. Wasn't a bad buy at all!
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Old 12-12-2014, 06:12 PM   #11
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Nice find for the price!
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Old 12-12-2014, 08:42 PM   #12
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Tell me about it! Money saved on that is going towards an advance adapter kit
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Old 12-12-2014, 08:47 PM   #13
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Crossmember showed up today! I've been looking for every way around buying one, but Its not a bad item. Little pricey, but It'll do the trick.
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Old 12-14-2014, 06:03 PM   #14
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Re: 72 chevy modern swap

Subsribed. What hubs are on the truck? They don't stick out very far but aren't spicers...

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Old 12-14-2014, 11:13 PM   #15
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Re: 72 chevy modern swap

Look like selectros Jud. Trevor
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Old 12-15-2014, 12:42 PM   #16
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Subsribed. What hubs are on the truck? They don't stick out very far but aren't spicers...

Good score on the 95!
Yes they are selectro's
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Old 12-15-2014, 12:50 PM   #17
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Thanks for the Subscribe too!

Did what i could this weekend, pulled the engine/tranny. I also pulled seat and fuel tank.
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Old 12-15-2014, 01:05 PM   #18
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This summer we were at our local junk yard looking for a 14-bolt posi for my buddy's 67 that I sold him and totally regret selling it. He brought it home, then he realized that he wanted to keep his 4.56s gear instead of 4.10s so i traded him one of my 454s. In return I got the 327 in the truck and the 14-bolt.
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Sunday I pulled an old running gear out of the trees. Threw some wood on it so I can place my box and cab on when I need to. Also power washed up the frame, going to get the new cross-member laying in there when I can.
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Old 12-16-2014, 06:20 PM   #20
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looks like a fun project. Subscribed! Wish I could have found an NV4500 for $150. Some guys get all the luck.

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Old 12-16-2014, 09:19 PM   #21
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looks like a fun project. Subscribed! Wish I could have found an NV4500 for $150. Some guys get all the luck.

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I have a 92 with a 350/nv4500. The main rear seal is out on the engine. Plan on pulling the trans and use for a later day project.
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Old 12-16-2014, 09:27 PM   #22
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Re: 72 chevy modern swap

Nice truck, and sounds like a great powetrain choice! Nice shop as well. Are you guys seeing any big snow there yet?
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Old 12-16-2014, 11:41 PM   #23
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Nice truck, and sounds like a great powetrain choice! Nice shop as well. Are you guys seeing any big snow there yet?
Thanks you! Yea yesterday It rained an inch, during the afternoon it changed to snow got like 4-6 inches everything was covered in ice.
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Old 12-17-2014, 12:01 AM   #24
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Tonight I got the bump stops removed so I can get the cross member bolted in right. Got the cross member modified so I can run the other brake line through. I also plan on putting the battery behind the cab so I have to be able to run my cable up.
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Old 12-17-2014, 01:35 PM   #25
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The previous owner must have been quite the rigger using door hinges as exhaust holders,
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