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tucktuck · 05-15-2021, 01:04 AM

Hey guys, figured it was time for me to start a build thread on this. I’ve been lurking here for years and drooling over others builds.

Finally picked this 72 up back in November of last year, I’ve wanted one of these trucks for as long as I can remember. I really wanted an original SWB truck, but decided against it since I knew I was going to cut it up anyways.

I found this one through a friend, it had been sitting inside a connex box for at least 5 years. It appears to be a rust free southern truck so far, but we’ll see.

Here she is the day I picked her up.

tucktuck · 05-15-2021, 01:06 AM

Settling into her new home.

tucktuck · 05-15-2021, 01:09 AM

I didn’t waste much time before getting her pulled apart..

tucktuck · 05-15-2021, 01:10 AM

Old 350/350 pulled out and sold.

tucktuck · 05-15-2021, 01:13 AM

The welds on the frame didn’t look too great, so I scored them and re-welded them. Also put in frame stiffeners.

tucktuck · 05-15-2021, 01:18 AM

Sent my rearend out to be totally redone. Shortened 4” overall, new 3.73 gears, posi trac, new axles, Ford style ends, and new diff cover.

**lolife99** · 05-15-2021, 09:27 AM

Great build thread.

tucktuck · 05-15-2021, 09:19 PM

Dropped the motor off today...4-6 weeks at the earliest. Gonna call speartech next week for the wiring.

tucktuck · 10-13-2021, 06:23 PM

So, I finally got my engine back from the builder a couple weeks ago. Now its on to the waiting game while parts slowly trickle in...

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 decided to go with a 4L80E, so I had one built by Freak Show Transmission and picked it up yesterday. Also went with the BTR equalizer intake that the shop had at a great price.

Once I get all these parts in and final assemble everything, then I'll put the body back on and measure for my wheels and get them ordered, get the wiring roughed in, and then blow it all apart again for paint and body.

Still seems like I have a lot to do, but I've come a long way in less than a year...

I'll post some pics up once I remember how to...

tucktuck · 10-13-2021, 08:48 PM

Motor and intake

tucktuck · 10-13-2021, 08:49 PM

Side view

tucktuck · 10-13-2021, 08:50 PM

Built 4L80 with a 3200-3400 stall converter

05-15-2021, 01:04 AM	#1
tucktuck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saint Jo, Texas Posts: 137	Finally building my 72 SWB... Hey guys, figured it was time for me to start a build thread on this. I’ve been lurking here for years and drooling over others builds. Finally picked this 72 up back in November of last year, I’ve wanted one of these trucks for as long as I can remember. I really wanted an original SWB truck, but decided against it since I knew I was going to cut it up anyways. I found this one through a friend, it had been sitting inside a connex box for at least 5 years. It appears to be a rust free southern truck so far, but we’ll see. Here she is the day I picked her up. Attached Images

05-15-2021, 01:06 AM	#2
tucktuck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saint Jo, Texas Posts: 137	Re: Finally building my 72 SWB... Settling into her new home. Attached Images

05-15-2021, 01:09 AM	#3
tucktuck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saint Jo, Texas Posts: 137	Re: Finally building my 72 SWB... I didn’t waste much time before getting her pulled apart.. Attached Images

05-15-2021, 01:10 AM	#4
tucktuck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saint Jo, Texas Posts: 137	Re: Finally building my 72 SWB... Old 350/350 pulled out and sold. Attached Images

05-15-2021, 01:13 AM	#5
tucktuck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saint Jo, Texas Posts: 137	Re: Finally building my 72 SWB... The welds on the frame didn’t look too great, so I scored them and re-welded them. Also put in frame stiffeners. Attached Images Last edited by tucktuck; 10-13-2021 at 09:18 PM.

05-15-2021, 01:18 AM	#6
tucktuck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saint Jo, Texas Posts: 137	Re: Finally building my 72 SWB... Sent my rearend out to be totally redone. Shortened 4” overall, new 3.73 gears, posi trac, new axles, Ford style ends, and new diff cover. Attached Images Last edited by tucktuck; 05-15-2021 at 10:49 AM.

05-15-2021, 09:27 AM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,681	Re: Finally building my 72 SWB... Great build thread. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-15-2021, 09:19 PM	#8
tucktuck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saint Jo, Texas Posts: 137	Re: Finally building my 72 SWB... Dropped the motor off today...4-6 weeks at the earliest. Gonna call speartech next week for the wiring.

10-13-2021, 06:23 PM	#9
tucktuck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saint Jo, Texas Posts: 137	Re: Finally building my 72 SWB... So, I finally got my engine back from the builder a couple weeks ago. Now its on to the waiting game while parts slowly trickle in... 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 decided to go with a 4L80E, so I had one built by Freak Show Transmission and picked it up yesterday. Also went with the BTR equalizer intake that the shop had at a great price. Once I get all these parts in and final assemble everything, then I'll put the body back on and measure for my wheels and get them ordered, get the wiring roughed in, and then blow it all apart again for paint and body. Still seems like I have a lot to do, but I've come a long way in less than a year... I'll post some pics up once I remember how to... Last edited by tucktuck; 10-13-2021 at 09:22 PM.

10-13-2021, 08:48 PM	#10
tucktuck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saint Jo, Texas Posts: 137	Re: Finally building my 72 SWB... Motor and intake Attached Images

10-13-2021, 08:49 PM	#11
tucktuck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saint Jo, Texas Posts: 137	Re: Finally building my 72 SWB... Side view Attached Images

10-13-2021, 08:50 PM	#12
tucktuck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saint Jo, Texas Posts: 137	Re: Finally building my 72 SWB... Built 4L80 with a 3200-3400 stall converter Attached Images



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