Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
08-29-2015, 11:41 AM | #526 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: baltimore, maryland
Posts: 617
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
OK, So got another set of decal made up for the engine cover. Had the little lady massage them on and they turned out fantastic. Amazing how some small ticket items can really make a difference.
And the finished product! I was going to paint the cover with gloss trim paint, but kinda like the stock sheen it has going on. Any opinions on that?
__________________
Project Reno Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392636 Easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission! |
08-29-2015, 12:05 PM | #527 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Tomball, Texas
Posts: 1,592
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
I vote for the stock sheen. All these finishing touches are making a big difference - kind of taking it from "that's a really nice truck" to "man, I want my truck to look like that!".
__________________
Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500 |
08-30-2015, 01:28 PM | #528 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Burnet,Tx
Posts: 57
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
Loving this build.. I have got to get mine out of the weeds and do something w it.
|
08-31-2015, 08:32 AM | #529 | ||
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: baltimore, maryland
Posts: 617
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
Quote:
Quote:
So, I have been chasing an intermittent coolant leak and finally it has begun to be a more consistent leak. The water pump is gonna need to be replaced. No big deal as I was going to have to install the new AC bracket setup so might as well get it out of the way and do it all at the same time. I'm actually happy it happened when it did. At least I can drive her from here on out knowing I have a new AC Delco pump on there. This week I should be able to wrap up the odds and ends I have had to deal with. I was able to re-locate the wheel spacers and it eliminated about 50 percent of the vibration, but not all. I may need to have a custom set made and or check the driveshaft for balance.
__________________
Project Reno Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392636 Easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission! |
||
09-06-2015, 11:41 AM | #530 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: baltimore, maryland
Posts: 617
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
New Holley AC brackets installed. I am very impressed with the engineering on these. Fit together nicely and looks like a stock setup. After install, not a squeak from the belt.
__________________
Project Reno Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392636 Easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission! |
09-06-2015, 12:16 PM | #531 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2015
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Posts: 52
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
Looks Awesome.. Great Job again Little Lady..
Steve
__________________
- Steve "I was born with nothing, and I still have most of it" 1972 K20 Cheyenne: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671873 |
09-07-2015, 02:26 AM | #532 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: San Jose Ca
Posts: 965
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
What brackets did you have before that caused the sqeeeek. I'm using the brackets from Vintage Air.
|
09-07-2015, 08:30 AM | #533 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: baltimore, maryland
Posts: 617
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
Quote:
I never liked that setup but at the time I think it was the only setup available for our trucks. Now there are many to raise the compressors away from the frame. I will see how the Holley setup performs over time and report back. I have heard some people have had good luck with the kwik setup. I am just not one of them.
__________________
Project Reno Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392636 Easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission! |
|
09-08-2015, 05:00 PM | #534 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: San Jose Ca
Posts: 965
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
I will keep my finger crossed I don't have issues.
|
09-16-2015, 08:07 AM | #535 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: baltimore, maryland
Posts: 617
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
This past week I was able to finish off the truck gremlins. I installed the new ecu in the vintage air unit which fixed the blower issue. Now I have heat and soon AC. Just in time I got the speedometer set correctly and the new water pump fixed my leak. Ahhhhhhh. So, to celebrate I purchased some LED bulbs for the cargo, courtesy, tag, glovebox and AC controls to complete the LED bulb replacements. Now the entire interior is LED. I used superbrightled.com as my source. They have about every bulb imaginable in LED.
After getting the interior finished up, my speakers sounded pretty anemic. The custom steel trim panels for speakers behind the seats look great, but offer little in terms of speaker sound reinforcement. I needed to enclose them. I built 2 steel enclosures off of a template to seal up the area behind the speakers and that seems to have been the trick. It improved sound a lot. I do need to add a single subwoofer to the system and that shouldn't be a problem with the enclosure I built behind the seat. I just need to upgrade the amp to drive everything. That will be a bit as the amp is expensive. As for the vibration, I took the driveshaft off and back to the company that modified it for me. They checked it for balance and it was 3/8 off. Bingo!!! They fixed it for free. I reinstalled it and the vibration is gone. Hopefully there isn't something going on that throws it out of balance. If there is I have never heard of that happening. Bad yoke etc.?? who knows. What a difference though now as it's soooo much smoother to drive. Now that I have some confidence in the truck, I started testing the power a little bit. On sunday, I hammered the pedal at a stop light and much to my surprise, broke the tires loose and got pretty sideways. The LS motors are just amazing. Reliable, decent mileage and plenty of power in reserve. couldn't be happier with that decision.
__________________
Project Reno Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392636 Easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission! |
09-16-2015, 04:25 PM | #536 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Tomball, Texas
Posts: 1,592
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
woohoo! All great news.
__________________
Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500 |
09-16-2015, 06:04 PM | #537 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: San Jose Ca
Posts: 965
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
That's good to hear the gremlins are gone. the truck looks great.
|
09-18-2015, 01:30 AM | #538 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Spanaway
Posts: 8,451
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
Glad your getting it all worked out!
__________________
Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's |
09-18-2015, 11:41 AM | #539 |
Under Construction
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW)
Posts: 4,555
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
Awesome Build, hope to get back on my build in the near future...
__________________
Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 |
10-13-2015, 05:00 PM | #540 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: baltimore, maryland
Posts: 617
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
A few tidbits to report
Well, as I think I mentioned prior, the stereo was a little anemic so I upgraded the amp and added a subwoofer to the stereo system. I ordered a 4 channel amp JL Audio and JL 8" sub to compliment the 6.5" speakers behind the seats. This definitely did the trick. I of course had to modify the box behind the seat so Modify I did. I made a bump out on both drivers and passengers sides. Behind the passengers seat I made a small sealed box for the sub. Behind the drivers seat I made a small compartment for the scissor jack and handle so it can be grabbed easily with the seat slid forward. It all fits perfectly and really happy now with sound and accessibility of the jack. Almost like it was meant to be there all along. So, now just enjoy for a while longer before the snow creeps up on us. Chris
__________________
Project Reno Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392636 Easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission! |
10-13-2015, 08:08 PM | #541 |
Second Chance Program
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 2,642
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
Nice!
__________________
90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work. |
10-29-2015, 10:33 PM | #542 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Posts: 561
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
Awesome thread!
|
11-10-2015, 08:22 AM | #543 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: baltimore, maryland
Posts: 617
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
Thanks guys! Really appreciate it.
__________________
Project Reno Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392636 Easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission! |
11-10-2015, 09:07 AM | #544 |
Still Learning
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Central Oklahoma
Posts: 10,108
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
Looking good! Digging all the upgrades. Keep up the good work
|
01-27-2016, 06:24 PM | #545 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: baltimore, maryland
Posts: 617
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
Hi everybody and Happy New Year to all!
Well, had some down time and decided to get back into the vibration issues on Reno. Yes, It's back. Today I replaced the wheel spacers with billet pieces and once drilled they fit tight with little to know movement whatsoever. Since I had the driveshaft re-balanced and that solved the issue for a bit, but worsened over time, I was told it might be a warped yoke. So, next I pulled the driveshaft and inspected the rear transfer case yoke. I put the truck in gear and ran it in first gear while underneath watching the yoke spin. It did have a little wobble. Next I removed the yoke and watched the shaft. It was true. i ordered a replacement 1310 yoke, so will try that. I wanted to upgrade the axle shafts as well, but those will be last resort.
__________________
Project Reno Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392636 Easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission! |
01-27-2016, 11:44 PM | #546 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Spanaway
Posts: 8,451
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
Welcome back!
__________________
Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's |
01-28-2016, 08:14 AM | #547 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: baltimore, maryland
Posts: 617
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
Thanks swamp rat. Good to see your back at it as well!
I decided I might as well get these last few things taken care of while the truck is in cold storage this winter. Hopefully one of these two things is the culprit. Once it warms up a bit I am going to get back into the interior, well door panels and console to be specific, and do some more wood treatment. For now though, working on the smooth non-vibratory ride. Chris
__________________
Project Reno Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392636 Easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission! |
05-29-2016, 04:37 PM | #548 | |
A guy with a truck
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Germany, for now
Posts: 5,921
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
Quote:
Killer build, by the way. Hope you're enjoying her
__________________
-Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy |
|
06-06-2016, 12:40 PM | #549 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: baltimore, maryland
Posts: 617
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
Hi Chris. here are the drawings I did. Hope this helps. I thought they might be as confusing as the Novak site directions? My system is still working well. Best clutch pedal feel I have ever had.
Good luck Chris
__________________
Project Reno Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392636 Easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission! |
10-26-2016, 09:30 PM | #550 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Tomball, Texas
Posts: 1,592
|
Re: Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild
Ok Chris, been some time since there's been an update on this thread. I need a little better closure on this I think you need to post at least a few pictures of how the truck's being used, or places it has taken you to. Help a guy out, please
__________________
Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500 |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|