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468BIGBLOCK · 01-28-2013, 06:19 PM

I have been around here for several years and been collecting parts for this build. i bought a 1970 gmc short wide non a/c truck that was completely frame on restored in 2001 but they restored it putting in a 403 olds engine in the thing. they put in a 73-80 disc brake crossmember. a 1972 3.08 open 5 hole rear end. the grille was really fadded. i bought super slick 72 chevy front to replace the gmc front with. the clear coat is starting to peel on the hood,doors and roof. it has a aftermarket plain tailgate that is bent and dont fit or open very well.i will be changing it out with super nice chevy gate. puting in a 468 roller motor,turbo 400, 12 bolt 3.73 posi,rear disc, vintage air also adding a factory tilt wheel that i hoarded up over 20 years ago.

trent_44 · 01-28-2013, 06:24 PM

Sounds like it's going to be a good build, looks like a good starting point. I'll have to keep my eye on this build.

468BIGBLOCK · 01-28-2013, 06:25 PM

a really nice truck to start with .the cab corners and rockers were replaced as well as poly cab bushings.they left the speaker holes in the doors. i will be filling those in. here is a pic of the front cap that i will be using.

468BIGBLOCK · 01-29-2013, 09:10 AM

a pic of the tailgate that i got off another truck it is a nice one.

**Hart_Rod** · 01-29-2013, 09:22 AM

That will be a sweet truck when you get done!

STOCKISH · 01-29-2013, 10:24 AM

Looking forward to this build!

468BIGBLOCK · 01-29-2013, 01:25 PM

here is a pic of the engine i had it in a 1988 swb that i sold so i will be doing a little work to it before i put it in the 1970, it is a 468 cubic inch with a rpm air gap intake. and that is my 1972 small block nova in the background. i also have 1969 427 yenko clone nova.

468BIGBLOCK · 01-30-2013, 09:23 AM

the headman htc big block headers just came in here is a pic.

468BIGBLOCK · 01-30-2013, 06:56 PM

I got in my hood hinges today. they are powder coated in almost chrome. they really do look like they are chrome plated.

468BIGBLOCK · 01-30-2013, 07:01 PM

and a few boxes of vintage air came in as well. thanks to justin at scotts hot rods.

BossHogg69 · 01-31-2013, 09:44 AM

That is a super clean front clip and tailgate you have. It's gonna be a killer truck when you're finished. In my eyes, a big block and a 67-72 swb is where its at!

468BIGBLOCK · 01-31-2013, 11:01 AM

it took along time to find that front clip. the grille is super nice.i have had the tailgate for 15 years waiting for a truck to put it on.

**67cheby** · 01-31-2013, 11:35 AM

Great looking project , nice to see another fellow Arkansawyer !

BB72CHEVKT · 01-31-2013, 11:46 AM

This is going to be good.

468BIGBLOCK · 01-31-2013, 03:31 PM

I just got in my vintage air compressor. and i picked up a really nice USED dash pad. prolly going to pull the right door tonite and repair the rust hole and speaker hole.

468BIGBLOCK · 01-31-2013, 04:12 PM

I got the drivers side door holes welded up and bondo on it last nite.

bopper_702 · 01-31-2013, 05:15 PM

Killer looking truck
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468BIGBLOCK · 02-01-2013, 10:04 AM

a pic of the brake booster that i will be using for mock up. and the 400 turbo tranny that i will be using for mock up.

468BIGBLOCK · 02-01-2013, 10:24 AM

and a pic of the tilt column. i have had it hoarded up for years!! i pulled it out of a 72 sierra grande

468BIGBLOCK · 02-01-2013, 10:37 AM

i got the firewall smoothed over filled all of the unwanted holes, finished metal over where the heater box was. and getting ready to mock up the evap. for the vintage air. and put on the engine stands they are the 73-80 big block stands and mounts.

468BIGBLOCK · 02-07-2013, 12:03 PM

and a few progress pics. i installed the big block for mock up. 468 bigblock,turbo 400 trans. and 73-80 454 engine stands used hedman htc coated headers.

468BIGBLOCK · 02-07-2013, 12:13 PM

and mocking mocking up the vintage air. and finishing smoothing the firewall.

468BIGBLOCK · 02-07-2013, 06:02 PM

a few pics of the right door. i had to patch a little bit of rust, and a speaker hole.

468BIGBLOCK · 02-07-2013, 06:04 PM

firewall ready to paint.

468BIGBLOCK · 02-07-2013, 06:07 PM

i had to fix a dents in the right rocker panel.

01-28-2013, 06:19 PM	#1
468BIGBLOCK MEMBER OF THE JUNK MAN CLUB Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: paragould arkansas 72450 Posts: 425	Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy I have been around here for several years and been collecting parts for this build. i bought a 1970 gmc short wide non a/c truck that was completely frame on restored in 2001 but they restored it putting in a 403 olds engine in the thing. they put in a 73-80 disc brake crossmember. a 1972 3.08 open 5 hole rear end. the grille was really fadded. i bought super slick 72 chevy front to replace the gmc front with. the clear coat is starting to peel on the hood,doors and roof. it has a aftermarket plain tailgate that is bent and dont fit or open very well.i will be changing it out with super nice chevy gate. puting in a 468 roller motor,turbo 400, 12 bolt 3.73 posi,rear disc, vintage air also adding a factory tilt wheel that i hoarded up over 20 years ago. Attached Images __________________ I LIKE 67-72 CHEVYS, I HAVE OWNED OVER 150 OF THEM IN THE LAST 25 YEARS..

01-28-2013, 06:24 PM	#2
trent_44 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Great Bend Posts: 134	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy Sounds like it's going to be a good build, looks like a good starting point. I'll have to keep my eye on this build. __________________ build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478732 1948 5-Window:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478732 SOLD

01-28-2013, 06:25 PM	#3
468BIGBLOCK MEMBER OF THE JUNK MAN CLUB Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: paragould arkansas 72450 Posts: 425	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy a really nice truck to start with .the cab corners and rockers were replaced as well as poly cab bushings.they left the speaker holes in the doors. i will be filling those in. here is a pic of the front cap that i will be using. Attached Images __________________ I LIKE 67-72 CHEVYS, I HAVE OWNED OVER 150 OF THEM IN THE LAST 25 YEARS..

01-29-2013, 09:10 AM	#4
468BIGBLOCK MEMBER OF THE JUNK MAN CLUB Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: paragould arkansas 72450 Posts: 425	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy a pic of the tailgate that i got off another truck it is a nice one. Attached Images __________________ I LIKE 67-72 CHEVYS, I HAVE OWNED OVER 150 OF THEM IN THE LAST 25 YEARS..

01-29-2013, 09:22 AM	#5
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy That will be a sweet truck when you get done! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

01-29-2013, 10:24 AM	#6
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy Looking forward to this build! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-29-2013, 01:25 PM	#7
468BIGBLOCK MEMBER OF THE JUNK MAN CLUB Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: paragould arkansas 72450 Posts: 425	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy here is a pic of the engine i had it in a 1988 swb that i sold so i will be doing a little work to it before i put it in the 1970, it is a 468 cubic inch with a rpm air gap intake. and that is my 1972 small block nova in the background. i also have 1969 427 yenko clone nova. Attached Images __________________ I LIKE 67-72 CHEVYS, I HAVE OWNED OVER 150 OF THEM IN THE LAST 25 YEARS..

01-30-2013, 09:23 AM	#8
468BIGBLOCK MEMBER OF THE JUNK MAN CLUB Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: paragould arkansas 72450 Posts: 425	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy the headman htc big block headers just came in here is a pic. Attached Images __________________ I LIKE 67-72 CHEVYS, I HAVE OWNED OVER 150 OF THEM IN THE LAST 25 YEARS..

01-30-2013, 06:56 PM	#9
468BIGBLOCK MEMBER OF THE JUNK MAN CLUB Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: paragould arkansas 72450 Posts: 425	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy I got in my hood hinges today. they are powder coated in almost chrome. they really do look like they are chrome plated. Attached Images __________________ I LIKE 67-72 CHEVYS, I HAVE OWNED OVER 150 OF THEM IN THE LAST 25 YEARS..

01-30-2013, 07:01 PM	#10
468BIGBLOCK MEMBER OF THE JUNK MAN CLUB Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: paragould arkansas 72450 Posts: 425	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy and a few boxes of vintage air came in as well. thanks to justin at scotts hot rods. Attached Images __________________ I LIKE 67-72 CHEVYS, I HAVE OWNED OVER 150 OF THEM IN THE LAST 25 YEARS..

01-31-2013, 09:44 AM	#11
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy That is a super clean front clip and tailgate you have. It's gonna be a killer truck when you're finished. In my eyes, a big block and a 67-72 swb is where its at! __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

01-31-2013, 11:01 AM	#12
468BIGBLOCK MEMBER OF THE JUNK MAN CLUB Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: paragould arkansas 72450 Posts: 425	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy it took along time to find that front clip. the grille is super nice.i have had the tailgate for 15 years waiting for a truck to put it on. __________________ I LIKE 67-72 CHEVYS, I HAVE OWNED OVER 150 OF THEM IN THE LAST 25 YEARS..

01-31-2013, 11:35 AM	#13
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy Great looking project , nice to see another fellow Arkansawyer ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-31-2013, 11:46 AM	#14
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy This is going to be good. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

01-31-2013, 03:31 PM	#15
468BIGBLOCK MEMBER OF THE JUNK MAN CLUB Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: paragould arkansas 72450 Posts: 425	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy I just got in my vintage air compressor. and i picked up a really nice USED dash pad. prolly going to pull the right door tonite and repair the rust hole and speaker hole. Attached Images __________________ I LIKE 67-72 CHEVYS, I HAVE OWNED OVER 150 OF THEM IN THE LAST 25 YEARS..



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01-31-2013, 04:12 PM	#16
468BIGBLOCK MEMBER OF THE JUNK MAN CLUB Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: paragould arkansas 72450 Posts: 425	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy I got the drivers side door holes welded up and bondo on it last nite. Attached Images __________________ I LIKE 67-72 CHEVYS, I HAVE OWNED OVER 150 OF THEM IN THE LAST 25 YEARS..

01-31-2013, 05:15 PM	#17
bopper_702 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Posts: 105	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy Killer looking truck Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1997 GMC SIERRA STEPSIDE 1986 CHEVY C10 1968 CHEVY C20 -JOSH IG:bopper702

02-01-2013, 10:04 AM	#18
468BIGBLOCK MEMBER OF THE JUNK MAN CLUB Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: paragould arkansas 72450 Posts: 425	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy a pic of the brake booster that i will be using for mock up. and the 400 turbo tranny that i will be using for mock up. Attached Images __________________ I LIKE 67-72 CHEVYS, I HAVE OWNED OVER 150 OF THEM IN THE LAST 25 YEARS..

02-01-2013, 10:24 AM	#19
468BIGBLOCK MEMBER OF THE JUNK MAN CLUB Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: paragould arkansas 72450 Posts: 425	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy and a pic of the tilt column. i have had it hoarded up for years!! i pulled it out of a 72 sierra grande Attached Images __________________ I LIKE 67-72 CHEVYS, I HAVE OWNED OVER 150 OF THEM IN THE LAST 25 YEARS..

02-01-2013, 10:37 AM	#20
468BIGBLOCK MEMBER OF THE JUNK MAN CLUB Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: paragould arkansas 72450 Posts: 425	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy i got the firewall smoothed over filled all of the unwanted holes, finished metal over where the heater box was. and getting ready to mock up the evap. for the vintage air. and put on the engine stands they are the 73-80 big block stands and mounts. Attached Images __________________ I LIKE 67-72 CHEVYS, I HAVE OWNED OVER 150 OF THEM IN THE LAST 25 YEARS..

02-07-2013, 12:03 PM	#21
468BIGBLOCK MEMBER OF THE JUNK MAN CLUB Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: paragould arkansas 72450 Posts: 425	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy and a few progress pics. i installed the big block for mock up. 468 bigblock,turbo 400 trans. and 73-80 454 engine stands used hedman htc coated headers. Attached Images __________________ I LIKE 67-72 CHEVYS, I HAVE OWNED OVER 150 OF THEM IN THE LAST 25 YEARS..

02-07-2013, 12:13 PM	#22
468BIGBLOCK MEMBER OF THE JUNK MAN CLUB Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: paragould arkansas 72450 Posts: 425	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy and mocking mocking up the vintage air. and finishing smoothing the firewall. Attached Images __________________ I LIKE 67-72 CHEVYS, I HAVE OWNED OVER 150 OF THEM IN THE LAST 25 YEARS..

02-07-2013, 06:02 PM	#23
468BIGBLOCK MEMBER OF THE JUNK MAN CLUB Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: paragould arkansas 72450 Posts: 425	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy a few pics of the right door. i had to patch a little bit of rust, and a speaker hole. Attached Images __________________ I LIKE 67-72 CHEVYS, I HAVE OWNED OVER 150 OF THEM IN THE LAST 25 YEARS..

02-07-2013, 06:04 PM	#24
468BIGBLOCK MEMBER OF THE JUNK MAN CLUB Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: paragould arkansas 72450 Posts: 425	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy firewall ready to paint. Attached Images __________________ I LIKE 67-72 CHEVYS, I HAVE OWNED OVER 150 OF THEM IN THE LAST 25 YEARS..

02-07-2013, 06:07 PM	#25
468BIGBLOCK MEMBER OF THE JUNK MAN CLUB Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: paragould arkansas 72450 Posts: 425	Re: Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy i had to fix a dents in the right rocker panel. Attached Images __________________ I LIKE 67-72 CHEVYS, I HAVE OWNED OVER 150 OF THEM IN THE LAST 25 YEARS..

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