Skillz....
The smoothness and reflections on that inner fender is nuts.
-G
The smoothness and reflections on that inner fender is nuts.
-G
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'72 K5 - AJ's Gray Matter Build
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Ahhhh...Shiny....Those look nice 
wow, and I get accused of building a show truck.... 
that well reminds me of my blue Chevelle ones... same color as the car and smooth...
look great! should really be an attention getter in the compartment, not just a background...
that well reminds me of my blue Chevelle ones... same color as the car and smooth...look great! should really be an attention getter in the compartment, not just a background...
wow, and I get accused of building a show truck....
look great! should really be an attention getter in the compartment, not just a background...
Thanks for the comments guys. They came out really nice. ryoken, you nailed it on the last part. Goal here is to be DONE under the hood when it goes back together.
Those do look real good. 
SH*T SON!!! Those look fantastic
UPDATE 4/10/11: Finally some post-worthy progress.
Been doing a bunch of work on the front Dana 44 over the past few weeks. I couldn't justify upgrading to a D60 with what I already had in the D44 and how I plan to drive the truck. However, I did want to make sure it could handle the BBC. So, here's my recipe for building one up:
Take one ARB locker...
And put it here...
then button up the pumpkin with a Ruffstuff diff cover
Bolt the axle in with a set of spring plates from Kert @ DIY4X
Now slide in a set of Yukon 4340 chromos with Superjoints
Finally, close up the hubs with a set of Warn Premiums.
I figured while I was at it, I "might as well" upgrade the steering. I contacted the Huisken boys at WFO Concepts for some crossover goodness. Start with a forged 2" steering arm to clear the Alcans
Add a 2wd steering box and a WFO pitman arm
Finally add a 1.5" .219 DOM drag link and tie rod. I still need to cut to length and get the inserts welded. I threw a rattlecan into the pic for reference.
That's all I have for the moment. More to come as parts are accumulating.
Been doing a bunch of work on the front Dana 44 over the past few weeks. I couldn't justify upgrading to a D60 with what I already had in the D44 and how I plan to drive the truck. However, I did want to make sure it could handle the BBC. So, here's my recipe for building one up:
Take one ARB locker...
And put it here...
then button up the pumpkin with a Ruffstuff diff cover
Bolt the axle in with a set of spring plates from Kert @ DIY4X
Now slide in a set of Yukon 4340 chromos with Superjoints
Finally, close up the hubs with a set of Warn Premiums.
I figured while I was at it, I "might as well" upgrade the steering. I contacted the Huisken boys at WFO Concepts for some crossover goodness. Start with a forged 2" steering arm to clear the Alcans
Add a 2wd steering box and a WFO pitman arm
Finally add a 1.5" .219 DOM drag link and tie rod. I still need to cut to length and get the inserts welded. I threw a rattlecan into the pic for reference.
That's all I have for the moment. More to come as parts are accumulating.
OK....so that wasn't enough for you? I also got some of the freshly painted parts on.
AC Delete heater box. I had to rework the right edge to match the contours of the firewall dish since I had opened it up to clear the BBC.
Core support and the new battery tray
Radiator hold down / cover from Hot Rod Dynamics (LINK)
Its amazing how just the core support will make it start to look like a truck again.
That's really it for today...
AC Delete heater box. I had to rework the right edge to match the contours of the firewall dish since I had opened it up to clear the BBC.
Core support and the new battery tray
Radiator hold down / cover from Hot Rod Dynamics (LINK)
Its amazing how just the core support will make it start to look like a truck again.
That's really it for today...
I like. /thumbsup
Looks real good.
Serious parts & serious progress! 
You are getting so close AJ, and it's looking sweet.
Have you started that beast yet, I can't remember?
Have you started that beast yet, I can't remember?
GRINCH
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Nice to see some forward progress!!
No, haven't started it yet. I still need to plumb all the cooling and fuel lines and all the electrical stuff needed for the MPFI. Its getting there.
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Looking good AJ
That radiator cover is cool! Looking very nice!
UPDATE 5/28/11: Big ticket items. Mr Brown dropped off a couple more big ticket items recently. Spent some time at the shop today getting my radiator installed and my fuel cell test fitted. A nice bit of progress today.
Entropy Radiator. Aluminum, two row, 1" rows. Designed for a 67-72. Includes the dual Spal fans and the shroud.
Talk about laying a nice bead. That some welding right there.
Hot Rod Dynamics radiator cover fit smooth over the Entropy Radiator. No adjustments needed. Was kinda weird, others who'd tried this combo had some minor fitment issues.
20 gallon EFI fuel cell from Fuelcellguy on 67-72chevytrucks.com. Really nicely made.
Sits as high up as possible for maximum ground clearance. Doesn't hang down much for a 20 gallon tank.
Finished up my crossover steering.
Final fit on the fuel cell's next, then time to start plumbing.
Entropy Radiator. Aluminum, two row, 1" rows. Designed for a 67-72. Includes the dual Spal fans and the shroud.
Talk about laying a nice bead. That some welding right there.
Hot Rod Dynamics radiator cover fit smooth over the Entropy Radiator. No adjustments needed. Was kinda weird, others who'd tried this combo had some minor fitment issues.
20 gallon EFI fuel cell from Fuelcellguy on 67-72chevytrucks.com. Really nicely made.
Sits as high up as possible for maximum ground clearance. Doesn't hang down much for a 20 gallon tank.
Finished up my crossover steering.
Final fit on the fuel cell's next, then time to start plumbing.
Looks awesome! How much was the radiator setup if you don't mind me asking? I still need to nail down what my plans are in that department.
$550. Link to the store on eBay -- LINK. His communication could be better, but he makes a really nice radiator. A number of guys are running then on 67-72chevytrucks.com
Thank you sir!
