Retro-Tech- 77

[N2TRUX]

Its a really nice piece. Give Tim Christian (Top Banana) a shout and let him set you up when you are ready.

[N2TRUX]

Updates added

To read the article go here-
"Retro-Tech- 77 Cheyenne gets retrogrades"

[LiveAnimals]

I feel like a little school girl now, haha so an OMG is in order.
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[N2TRUX]

A few more updates added.

To read the article go here-
"Retro-Tech- 77 Cheyenne gets retrogrades"

[72BlckButy]

Lookin' good Ken!

[twoodson]

Ken Ken Ken, there is nothing else to say. There is a company in the Truckin magazine that makes the same front bumper with the fog lights for the 81-87 that I plan on getting. Keep up the good work Boss!! I didn't think there was anything else that could be done to it but we always find something else to do..lol

[bigblock73]

It would look even better w/o bumper bolts Ken

[N2TRUX]

I agree with you Jeff. Unfortunately thats not going to happen on this one. I do have s et of bolts that have a flatter head on them. Thats what it will have when it goes together the last time.

[slugish]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I agree with you Jeff. Unfortunately thats not going to happen on this one. I do have s et of bolts that have a flatter head on them. Thats what it will have when it goes together the last time.

Iknow Tim & top banana have smooth 67-72 front bumpers > Ive seen it on his truck & it looks awesome . Do they not have them for the 73-79's ?

[THE "10" SILVERADO]

painted headlight bezels, light bumper, and recessed grill....

it all looks really good Ken...

Michael

[higgiec10]

that is one clean truck. hope mine be that nice one day.

[softballnrd27]

Does the grill actually bolt to the center support? I am seriously thinking of converting my 85 to the 73 frontend but I will need all the room I can get between the grill and the core support for the future. I will have a lift off fiberglass hood rather than a stock hood.

[88Jimmy4x4]

very nice, I have been considering that bumper for my 76 and this helped me to decide....looks fantastic, cant wait to see more.

I have allways admired your attention to detail in everything you do

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by softballnrd27

Does the grill actually bolt to the center support?

Yes, it requires the 73-74 center brace, side brackets, external hood latch, and external strike pin. It will reduce the gap between the grill and core support.

Originally Posted by 88Jimmy4x4

very nice, I have been considering that bumper for my 76 and this helped me to decide....looks fantastic, cant wait to see more.

Thanks! I have been undecided about how I like the bumper now that its on. I think once I get the new headlights it will all tie together nicely.

I have not had any progress, due to waiting on parts. Combine that with several backyard projects, and the truck is gathering dust.

I had the core support filler panel painted after several holes were filled. I will post pics of this and the new headlights this weekend.

[softballnrd27]

Is it possible to not use the center brace? I will have a lift off fiberglass hood. How much room between your radiator and the back of the center brace? I need room for an intercooler later on down the road.

[aggie91]

We were just down in your corner of the world the last couple of days. My oldest boy had a baseball camp at A&M, so we when down to Galvaston for a couple of days.

Have you made any progress lately?
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[JNJchev77]

N2TRUX... love the conversion, great job!! Nice write up as well, I plan on doing this and will use this as my guide!

[N2TRUX]

Between waiting on parts, or parts to be painted this project came to a standstill for a while. Combine that with my Summer schedule that included hosting a 4th of July backyard bash, and a lot of time has slipped by.With most of my parts ready to go, I spent some time working on the headlight update.

To read the article go here-
"Retro-Tech- 77 Cheyenne gets retrogrades"

[lolife99]

Hey Ken,... do you have a link to those headlights?
They look like a plug-and-play install.
Or do you have to wire in some relays?

[N2TRUX]

Keith you can contact Chris (Capt Kaos) as he is our local distrubitor. The supplier is Round Eyes Performance Lights- LINK

They are not exactly "plug & play" but don't take much to install. My article is updated to show the mods required.

[72BlckButy]

Great addition to the write-up and wow... those look good!

Possible new update for you Keith?

[OARNGESI]

the truck looks great easily one of the nicest on the board but im not all that certain on the bumper really really like ever other piece though

[kris's66lwb]

Hey ken great wriet up question on the grille how much do those run that thing is amazing i have as 73 grile now and t it dosnt hold a candle to that a

[88Jimmy4x4]

If you change your mind on the bumper Im local lol

[dropd80s]

Ken, I love the truck and the upgrades with the exception of the bumper. I know you said you feel the headlights will tie the bumper into the equation, and I'll reserve my final judgment until I see a pic with both, but for now, I'm not feelin it. I understand the minor modern adjustments you're making to make the truck a little more pleasurable to drive, but to me, the bumper detracts from the "O.E." look of your truck too much. I think rechromed smooth bumpers minus the driving lights would fit the look of your truck a lot better IMO.

Love the rest though esp. the grille, the 73/74 looks right at home on your truck!