my "new" 72 Chevy swb - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

garrett-a34 · 07-27-2013, 03:31 AM

I just bought this this 72 chevy swb about 3 weeks ago. very excited to do a little overhaul to and make it my daily driver and get rid of my expensive bmw. dont get me wrong great car but to expensive and to hard to work on when it came to something going out. i grew up around old cars most of my life. never got to work on many truck but this body style is was and always be my favorite. i just ordered a new wire harness for it so if anyone has tips on installing that bad boy please let me know. im about to order a new carb (edelbrock 600cfm), msd ignition etc, then replace the shocks and all the gaskets and seals. nothing to major. hope to have it up and going in a couple months. i will be looking to sell the wheels and tires that are on it now. ill get specifics tomorrow, im just not a fan of them but the tires are basically brand new. just saying hello to all and im on here daily looking around so feel free to throw any ideas at me. its pretty bare as of now. ill post more pictures tomorrow as well.
Thanks
Garrett

slow-1 · 07-27-2013, 08:25 AM

Congrats on the "new" ride.
Posted via Mobile Device

Katrina/10 · 07-27-2013, 08:49 AM

Looks like a good truck. I'd suggest putting a 72 grille in it and a front bumper.

**LockDoc** · 07-27-2013, 09:14 AM

-
Welcome to the board. Looks like you have a pretty nice truck. I would just check out the safety equipment and drive it for a while before you get too carried away tearing things apart. I have seen a lot of projects go by the wayside because the new owner started too many major changes at once and lost interest because they were never able to drive it. "Small steps" is the best way...

Also, as a heads up, members can't sell stuff on the board unless they are paying members (25 bucks a year) and their name is in Blue.

Good luck with your new toy...

LockDoc

Gene · 07-27-2013, 09:38 AM

To put in a 72 grill he'd have to change is whole front clip since this is a 67. Nice truck.
Posted via Mobile Device

Agent915 · 07-27-2013, 09:46 AM

Looks like a 69-72 clip with side markers filled in to me.

Danny

teeitup · 07-27-2013, 09:56 AM

Nice truck Garrett!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got your money this morning in mail, I'll get parts shipped out Mon. Thanks Randy

Katrina/10 · 07-27-2013, 10:05 AM

It has a 71-72 grille shell already in it.

teeitup · 07-27-2013, 10:34 AM

the fenders, grill, hood are 71-72, as Danny said, side markers are shaved

Gene · 07-27-2013, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katrina/10

It has a 71-72 grille shell already in it.

My bad, I glanced at the pics and thought the hood was slanted.
Posted via Mobile Device

19666Trucker · 07-27-2013, 11:12 AM

Looks mean like get the f out my way. Awesome
Posted via Mobile Device

Tinkermc · 07-27-2013, 12:39 PM

Welcome to the Forum and by the way nice lookin ride

garrett-a34 · 07-27-2013, 01:37 PM

Thanks guys! Very excited to get things going on the truck. Most parts are ordered I just have to install everything. Im actually considering powder coating the grill black and I have to out a roll pan on it the owner before already cut the frame. Thanks randy that sounds great! Ill post more pics as I move along with it!
Posted via Mobile Device

garrett-a34 · 07-27-2013, 05:17 PM

but ya factory: power steering, brakes, front disc, ac, tilt. trying to figure out the gear ratio but cant find a stamp so im going to take off the pumpkin plate and count. has a th350. no desire for the OD yet. i wont be going over 45 for a while and if so not for long. what is everyones take on gas tank location?

**LockDoc** · 07-27-2013, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garrett-a34

but ya factory: power steering, brakes, front disc, ac, tilt. trying to figure out the gear ratio but cant find a stamp so im going to take off the pumpkin plate and count. has a th350. no desire for the OD yet. i wont be going over 45 for a while and if so not for long. what is everyones take on gas tank location?

-
There are a couple of ways to tell your current ratio. The one I usually use is the letters stamped on the housing. I have included a couple of pictures that show the location of the letters. You will have two or three letters, depending on the year of your truck. When you find the code letters go to the link here and look it up:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=578793

Another good way is to take the cover off of the rear housing and look at the numbers stamped on the gears. The good thing about using this method is that you put fresh gear oil in the rear end to replace the 40 year old oil that is in there now. Below are the numbers for the different ratios. The last two numbers in each row are the ones that will be stamped into the gears.

Rear Axle Ratios

Ratio 2.56:1 - Tooth Combination 41,16
Ratio 2.73:1 - Tooth Combination 41,15
Ratio 3.07:1 - Tooth Combination 43,14
Ratio 3.08:1 - Tooth Combination 40,13
Ratio 3.08:1 - Tooth Combination 37,12
Ratio 3.31:1 - Tooth Combination 43,13
Ratio 3.36:1 - Tooth Combination 37,11
Ratio 3.42:1 - Tooth Combination 41,12
Ratio 3.55:1 - Tooth Combination 39,11
Ratio 3.73:1 - Tooth Combination 41,11
Ratio 4.10:1 - Tooth Combination 41,10
Ratio 4.11:1 - Tooth Combination 37,9

LockDoc

garrett-a34 · 07-27-2013, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

-
There are a couple of ways to tell your current ratio. The one I usually use is the letters stamped on the housing. I have included a couple of pictures that show the location of the letters. You will have two or three letters, depending on the year of your truck. When you find the code letters post them and the year of your truck here and I can tell you what ratio you have.

Another good way is to take the cover off of the rear housing and look at the numbers stamped on the gears. The good thing about using this method is that you put fresh gear oil in the rear end to replace the 40 year old oil that is in there now. Below are the numbers for the different ratios. The last two numbers in each row are the ones that will be stamped into the gears.

Rear Axle Ratios

Ratio 2.56:1 - Tooth Combination 41,16
Ratio 2.73:1 - Tooth Combination 41,15
Ratio 3.07:1 - Tooth Combination 43,14
Ratio 3.08:1 - Tooth Combination 40,13
Ratio 3.08:1 - Tooth Combination 37,12
Ratio 3.31:1 - Tooth Combination 43,13
Ratio 3.36:1 - Tooth Combination 37,11
Ratio 3.42:1 - Tooth Combination 41,12
Ratio 3.55:1 - Tooth Combination 39,11
Ratio 3.73:1 - Tooth Combination 41,11
Ratio 4.10:1 - Tooth Combination 41,10
Ratio 4.11:1 - Tooth Combination 37,9

LockDoc

thanks doc! yea i want to change all the fluids in the truck before i start to drive it. when i do that ill check those numbers and post them. i appreciate the help

19673ontree · 07-27-2013, 09:19 PM

hey nice project , I noticed the bed is a shortened long bed did they shorten the truck ? or swap frames ? or is the bed just off a long bed ?

oklalawnboy · 07-28-2013, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19673ontree

hey nice project , I noticed the bed is a shortened long bed did they shorten the truck ? or swap frames ? or is the bed just off a long bed ?

Just wondering if you think that because of the center stake pocket. If not, how can you tell?

**LockDoc** · 07-27-2013, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garrett-a34

thanks doc! yea i want to change all the fluids in the truck before i start to drive it. when i do that ill check those numbers and post them. i appreciate the help

I added a link in my previous post so you can look the code letters up if you want to.

LockDoc

**MidLifer** · 07-28-2013, 12:34 PM

I'm bound to start a religious war here and get this thread locked, but I just can't understand why people spend good time, welding gas and money shortening LWB trucks. I would never buy a truck that couldnt hold a sheet of plywood in the bed with the tailgate closed.

Flame away!
Posted via Mobile Device

19673ontree · 07-28-2013, 02:23 PM

I can see in the pics that the bed is a cut down longbed and was just wondering if they shortened the frame ? or swapped frames ? or what ?
yes the stake pockets glow's and shouts LONGBED ,,,

19673ontree · 07-28-2013, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidLifer

I'm bound to start a religious war here and get this thread locked, but I just can't understand why people spend good time, welding gas and money shortening LWB trucks. I would never buy a truck that couldnt hold a sheet of plywood in the bed with the tailgate closed.

Flame away!
Posted via Mobile Device

we were talking about this the other day , I mentioned that for example a longbed truck is in the same realm as say a four door car ? but we have the option to shorten the trucks , I will not say that I will never have a cut down longbed but the reason for doing it would have to be a certain way ,, say if I found a 67 CST longbed that was in great shape but was a longbed ? it would have to be dirt cheap ? and longbeds are most of the time cheap , if I liked the truck and the only thing against it was that it was a longbed then yes I would buy it and shorten it , mind you I will say again it would have to be a NICE truck AND be DIRT CHEAP ! that would make it worth it ,,,

garrett-a34 · 07-28-2013, 05:22 PM

Its just the bed for what ever reason the people before chose to use. I crawled under before I bought it to check the frame and theres no welding done. Maybe they just found a cheap long bed idk I didnt ask
Posted via Mobile Device

garrett-a34 · 07-29-2013, 07:09 AM

If anyone knows of good ac parts let me know. I may have sold my car this week so my truck will be my number 1 on the to do list seeing as I wont have a vehicle haha
Posted via Mobile Device

garrett-a34 · 08-01-2013, 03:26 AM

lots of stuff ordered and arriving! cant wait to get it all put in! Christmas came early!

07-27-2013, 03:31 AM	#1
garrett-a34 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oklahoma 72 Chevy swb Posts: 24	my "new" 72 Chevy swb I just bought this this 72 chevy swb about 3 weeks ago. very excited to do a little overhaul to and make it my daily driver and get rid of my expensive bmw. dont get me wrong great car but to expensive and to hard to work on when it came to something going out. i grew up around old cars most of my life. never got to work on many truck but this body style is was and always be my favorite. i just ordered a new wire harness for it so if anyone has tips on installing that bad boy please let me know. im about to order a new carb (edelbrock 600cfm), msd ignition etc, then replace the shocks and all the gaskets and seals. nothing to major. hope to have it up and going in a couple months. i will be looking to sell the wheels and tires that are on it now. ill get specifics tomorrow, im just not a fan of them but the tires are basically brand new. just saying hello to all and im on here daily looking around so feel free to throw any ideas at me. its pretty bare as of now. ill post more pictures tomorrow as well. Thanks Garrett Attached Images

07-27-2013, 08:25 AM	#2
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: my "new" 72 Chevy swb Congrats on the "new" ride. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

07-27-2013, 08:49 AM	#3
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: my "new" 72 Chevy swb Looks like a good truck. I'd suggest putting a 72 grille in it and a front bumper. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

07-27-2013, 09:14 AM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,780	Re: my "new" 72 Chevy swb - Welcome to the board. Looks like you have a pretty nice truck. I would just check out the safety equipment and drive it for a while before you get too carried away tearing things apart. I have seen a lot of projects go by the wayside because the new owner started too many major changes at once and lost interest because they were never able to drive it. "Small steps" is the best way... Also, as a heads up, members can't sell stuff on the board unless they are paying members (25 bucks a year) and their name is in Blue. Good luck with your new toy... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

07-27-2013, 09:38 AM	#5
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: my "new" 72 Chevy swb To put in a 72 grill he'd have to change is whole front clip since this is a 67. Nice truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

07-27-2013, 09:46 AM	#6
Agent915 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 228	Re: my "new" 72 Chevy swb Looks like a 69-72 clip with side markers filled in to me. Danny

07-27-2013, 09:56 AM	#7
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: my "new" 72 Chevy swb Nice truck Garrett!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got your money this morning in mail, I'll get parts shipped out Mon. Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

07-27-2013, 10:05 AM	#8
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: my "new" 72 Chevy swb It has a 71-72 grille shell already in it. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

07-27-2013, 10:34 AM	#9
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: my "new" 72 Chevy swb the fenders, grill, hood are 71-72, as Danny said, side markers are shaved __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

07-27-2013, 11:12 AM	#11
19666Trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scottsdale, Az Posts: 245	Re: my "new" 72 Chevy swb Looks mean like get the f out my way. Awesome Posted via Mobile Device

07-27-2013, 12:39 PM	#12
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: my "new" 72 Chevy swb Welcome to the Forum and by the way nice lookin ride

07-27-2013, 01:37 PM	#13
garrett-a34 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oklahoma 72 Chevy swb Posts: 24	Re: my "new" 72 Chevy swb Thanks guys! Very excited to get things going on the truck. Most parts are ordered I just have to install everything. Im actually considering powder coating the grill black and I have to out a roll pan on it the owner before already cut the frame. Thanks randy that sounds great! Ill post more pics as I move along with it! Posted via Mobile Device

07-27-2013, 05:17 PM	#14
garrett-a34 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oklahoma 72 Chevy swb Posts: 24	Re: my "new" 72 Chevy swb but ya factory: power steering, brakes, front disc, ac, tilt. trying to figure out the gear ratio but cant find a stamp so im going to take off the pumpkin plate and count. has a th350. no desire for the OD yet. i wont be going over 45 for a while and if so not for long. what is everyones take on gas tank location?

07-27-2013, 09:19 PM	#17
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: my "new" 72 Chevy swb hey nice project , I noticed the bed is a shortened long bed did they shorten the truck ? or swap frames ? or is the bed just off a long bed ? __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

07-28-2013, 12:34 PM	#20
MidLifer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,268	Re: my "new" 72 Chevy swb I'm bound to start a religious war here and get this thread locked, but I just can't understand why people spend good time, welding gas and money shortening LWB trucks. I would never buy a truck that couldnt hold a sheet of plywood in the bed with the tailgate closed. Flame away! Posted via Mobile Device



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

07-28-2013, 02:23 PM	#21
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: my "new" 72 Chevy swb I can see in the pics that the bed is a cut down longbed and was just wondering if they shortened the frame ? or swapped frames ? or what ? yes the stake pockets glow's and shouts LONGBED ,,, __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

07-28-2013, 05:22 PM	#23
garrett-a34 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oklahoma 72 Chevy swb Posts: 24	Re: my "new" 72 Chevy swb Its just the bed for what ever reason the people before chose to use. I crawled under before I bought it to check the frame and theres no welding done. Maybe they just found a cheap long bed idk I didnt ask Posted via Mobile Device

07-29-2013, 07:09 AM	#24
garrett-a34 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oklahoma 72 Chevy swb Posts: 24	Re: my "new" 72 Chevy swb If anyone knows of good ac parts let me know. I may have sold my car this week so my truck will be my number 1 on the to do list seeing as I wont have a vehicle haha Posted via Mobile Device

08-01-2013, 03:26 AM	#25
garrett-a34 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oklahoma 72 Chevy swb Posts: 24	Re: my "new" 72 Chevy swb lots of stuff ordered and arriving! cant wait to get it all put in! Christmas came early!

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.