Thread: 1972 Chevy K30 Longhorn Build

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Time for a update. First off, I got my table back from the painter. I had it cleared so it won't rust. A big thanks to Mike, 34_40, for turning down the wood pieces for the glass to set on. It is currently at the pin striper's and I'll be taking it to the car show April 28th. 2nd, I got my ASE cert updated. Big fun there. 3rd, progress on the 72. I've been squeezing time in on this thing. I was hoping to drive it to the car show on the 28th, but I doubt that will happen. I have stuff I want to change, and a whole slue to still finish.

Here are the speaker brackets that go in the cab corner area. I drilled the speaker mounting holes, primed and painted them. I also ran the cargo/third brake light wires before I stuck the speaker brackets in. I got the RH and LH seat belts installed. I have to make a bracket to attach the jump seat re tractor and then those will be done.

While I was running the speaker wires, I decided it was time to install my sill plates. They are suppose to be SS and they were suppose to fit OE holes etc. Well, they fir horribly and I've had them for years. So, I filled the original holes, and bent these around to fit as best they can. Then I drilled new holes and mounted them with SS 1/4" button heads.

I almost forgot. I also installed new door weatherstripping. These are newly out from Precision. These are the first type of push on door seals on the market for these trucks. They are way nicer than the original glue on type.

My Boyd welding fuel tank came in. Luckily the measurements I gave them were spot on because the tank will fit without moving my rear cross member. That's really good because it wasn't going to happen. Haha I need to make some tank straps and add another cross member to the front so I can use straps to mount the tank. These tanks sit under the frame and have a plate you put on top of the frame to attach the bolts coming from the bottom to attach to. Well, since my frame is boxed, I can't do that. I have to change a couple of the bumper bolt directions so the bolts don't rub the tank, and I am going to do a behind the tail light fuel filler. It will be behind the LH tail light.

I also got a catch can to catch the oil from the excess boost. Mainly the issue is my billet tappet cover has no divider to stop all the oil from being pushed out the breather holes. These were designed for pulling trucks and no one has incorporated a baffle system on them. The next one I put on will have one and then maybe a catch can won't be needed.

I also got the oil pan installed, rear main seal plate, and rear main seal installed. I replaced the cam expansion plug, and am waiting on the torque converter still. I know, there is crap everywhere. I've been cleaning and putting up shelves trying to get organized. I really need to get my shed put up so non garage stuff can get out of the garage.

I almost have that darn bed frame done too! Hopefully I can finish the last bed rail this weekend and it can get out of my garage too! I wanted to see what my 35s looked like that I have for my 76. I stuck them on here and I really like the look. That was a bad idea. Hopefully the TC will be finished up next week. I'd like to get the trans in this thing and see if it works. I need to fire up the engine before I stick the trans back in and make sure my expansion plug is seated. I'd rather find out now it is not right rather than after the drive line is all back installed.