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sierragrande71 · 04-24-2010, 11:58 PM

How low is your panel Sublvr72? What did you use? Springs and drop spindles? I like the end result man! Looks BAD A$$!!!

*Sublvr72* · 04-25-2010, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sierragrande71

How low is your panel Sublvr72? What did you use? Springs and drop spindles? I like the end result man! Looks BAD A$$!!!

It's not as low as my suburban was but it's pretty low. It's just some chopped coils.

robb67 · 04-29-2010, 09:57 PM

hey Sublvr, That looks awesome and you guys sure made quick work of getting low. Your build is definitely becoming a California Panel, good on ya!

72chevyfleet · 04-30-2010, 12:33 AM

how did you guys get it low so fast? and thats a nice burb you got there

*Sublvr72* · 04-30-2010, 01:59 PM

thanks, we cut the coils. I know it's not the best method but it's cost effective.

72chevyfleet · 04-30-2010, 03:52 PM

how many rings did you cut? got any exhaust scraping problems?

*Sublvr72* · 05-07-2010, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 72chevyfleet

how many rings did you cut? got any exhaust scraping problems?

Exhaust was cut off, but I still have plenty of clearance if it was still there. The coils were heated once so they were pretty jacked up. I cut about 1.5 rings out to get it down but due to the coils being messed up I don't know how much that info will help

*Sublvr72* · 05-07-2010, 09:04 AM

new motor is here-

can we say 454 Big block!

*Sublvr72* · 05-30-2010, 09:46 PM

progress-

big block almost ready to drop in, just waiting for a few more pieces.

self powered 69 Panel!

*Sublvr72* · 08-11-2010, 03:17 PM

Here she is before the motor went in, I was headed to a GMFS members house to use his plasma to cut out the 3 speed tranny cross member so the auto would fit.

I've been so busy recently I havent had time to do much work on the panel but the big block is in, the TH400 trans is in, had a new drive shaft cut for the truck, and I got an aluminum radiator to replace the single row. I finally got the new motor mounts, headers, HEI distributor, edelbrock intake and carb. It feels nice to be on the home stretch of this motor swap, just need some plug wires, electrical, and a fuel pump and she should be ready to drive!

Here's the new motor in place and the truck back on the ground

big blue 72 · 08-11-2010, 05:12 PM

Lovin it Man! Awesome job!

wild4wheels · 08-18-2010, 01:29 AM

Friggen sweet man..really missing my old Panel..shoulda never sold it...

big blue 72 · 08-18-2010, 09:34 AM

Hey Wild4Wheels!
Good to see you back . Remember meeting me?
What was it I bought from you. I should have bought your panel truck.Ha Ha.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-24-2010, 11:04 AM

That thing is pretty cool looking..

*Sublvr72* · 08-27-2010, 09:53 PM

Thanks guys! The plan is to have her back on the road by the end of september.

**KevsClassics** · 08-27-2010, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sublvr72

Thanks guys! The plan is to have her back on the road by the end of september.

Right On! I would love to see that at our Get Together.

04-24-2010, 11:58 PM	#51
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: 69 Panel build up How low is your panel Sublvr72? What did you use? Springs and drop spindles? I like the end result man! Looks BAD A$$!!!

04-29-2010, 09:57 PM	#53
robb67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brentwood Bay, BC Posts: 252	Re: 69 Panel build up hey Sublvr, That looks awesome and you guys sure made quick work of getting low. Your build is definitely becoming a California Panel, good on ya!

04-30-2010, 12:33 AM	#54
72chevyfleet Learning As I Go Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: scotts valley california Posts: 250	Re: 69 Panel build up how did you guys get it low so fast? and thats a nice burb you got there __________________ 1972 Chevy C-20 Longbed 2wd Granny Low with a Crate 350: Air Gap Manifold, Edelbrock 600cfm, HEI, Headers to a 40 series flow (soon to be dual again)

04-30-2010, 01:59 PM	#55
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	Re: 69 Panel build up thanks, we cut the coils. I know it's not the best method but it's cost effective.

04-30-2010, 03:52 PM	#56
72chevyfleet Learning As I Go Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: scotts valley california Posts: 250	Re: 69 Panel build up how many rings did you cut? got any exhaust scraping problems? __________________ 1972 Chevy C-20 Longbed 2wd Granny Low with a Crate 350: Air Gap Manifold, Edelbrock 600cfm, HEI, Headers to a 40 series flow (soon to be dual again)

05-07-2010, 09:04 AM	#58
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	Re: 69 Panel build up new motor is here- can we say 454 Big block!

05-30-2010, 09:46 PM	#59
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	Re: 69 Panel build up progress- big block almost ready to drop in, just waiting for a few more pieces. self powered 69 Panel!

08-11-2010, 03:17 PM	#60
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	Re: 69 Panel build up Here she is before the motor went in, I was headed to a GMFS members house to use his plasma to cut out the 3 speed tranny cross member so the auto would fit. I've been so busy recently I havent had time to do much work on the panel but the big block is in, the TH400 trans is in, had a new drive shaft cut for the truck, and I got an aluminum radiator to replace the single row. I finally got the new motor mounts, headers, HEI distributor, edelbrock intake and carb. It feels nice to be on the home stretch of this motor swap, just need some plug wires, electrical, and a fuel pump and she should be ready to drive! Here's the new motor in place and the truck back on the ground Last edited by Sublvr72; 08-11-2010 at 03:22 PM.

08-11-2010, 05:12 PM	#61
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Re: 69 Panel build up Lovin it Man! Awesome job! __________________ Broken Back Club 72 Club GMC Club Panel truck Club 6 cylinder Club Unfinished Projects Club Outdoor Sportsmens Club

08-18-2010, 01:29 AM	#62
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: 69 Panel build up Friggen sweet man..really missing my old Panel..shoulda never sold it... __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

08-18-2010, 09:34 AM	#63
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Re: 69 Panel build up Hey Wild4Wheels! Good to see you back . Remember meeting me? What was it I bought from you. I should have bought your panel truck.Ha Ha. __________________ Broken Back Club 72 Club GMC Club Panel truck Club 6 cylinder Club Unfinished Projects Club Outdoor Sportsmens Club

08-24-2010, 11:04 AM	#64
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: 69 Panel build up That thing is pretty cool looking.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-27-2010, 09:53 PM	#65
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	Re: 69 Panel build up Thanks guys! The plan is to have her back on the road by the end of september.



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