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glimmertwin01 11-11-2010 11:25 PM

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sweeeeeeeettt!

Chevymaniac 11-14-2010 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by racin69z (Post 4289793)
Here is a picture of mine. Its not finished yet, but I'm exited to have it look like a truck again. It has a 6.0L gas engine with a 74 mm turbo setup with a th350/np205



http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/a...n69z/image.jpg

That is one sweet ride, can you post some pics of the engine with the turbo setup? What did the turbo set you back money wise?:gmc2:

racin69z 11-16-2010 03:17 PM

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It has 8" of suspension lift and 2" of body lift. The tires are 39.5-18-16.5 boggers and the wheels are 16.5X12 eagle alloy.

The color is a 2006 mazda code A4A true red. It looks a little more orange in person. It is a little more red than chevy torch red and a little more orange than viper red. I eyed one of those little mazda peter cars and got the code off of it.


I built the turbo headers and all the intake and exhaust plumbing from J bends, 180* bends and 45* bends. The turbo is a holset HT60 off of a 14 liter cummins road tractor, its too big, but the turbos are a dime a dozen. I paid $100 for the turbo of of CL. All the piping and the wastegate and BOV were about $400 roughly. I am not good at keeping reciepts.

I don't have a pic of then engine put all together, but here is one the night we put the bed and cab back on.
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/a...z/IMG_2593.jpg

archie87 11-16-2010 04:19 PM

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:metal: very nice racin69

Transformula 11-17-2010 10:53 AM

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Here is my 71 shorty step 4x4 conversion, 400 small block, th350, np205, 33x 12.50, 4" lift.

Dieselwrencher 11-18-2010 06:59 PM

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Very bad azz truck racin69z! Those HT60's are good turbos. I use them as a primary on tow twins.

This truck isn't mine, but I saw it in an alley today and figured I'd snap a few shots to post on the board.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...r/parts019.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...r/parts018.jpg

Dieselwrencher 11-18-2010 07:02 PM

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I agree - do they make a Cummins valve cover? I did get rid of the ram on the steering wheel!

Here you go, your choice of red, or plain.
http://hoeslidiesel.com/store/page12.html

Thatguy 11-22-2010 11:35 PM

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Now if I could find a diffrent colored parts truck...........

Youngbuck7072 11-23-2010 12:22 AM

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[IMG]http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...1122200924.jpg[/IMG]

19724x4plowboy 11-24-2010 06:01 PM

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1972 3/4 super cheyenne
383/350 turbo/208 t-case
6" superlift w/37" military tires

Dieselwrencher 11-24-2010 06:20 PM

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Sweet truck 724x4plowboy! Do you know what color is listed on the spid for it?

19724x4plowboy 11-24-2010 06:24 PM

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I know it's been repainted...and it is going to happen again soon...if I can find numbers on the old color I will let you know.

Joe Gribben 11-24-2010 10:29 PM

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heres a pic of my sons suburban

Youngbuck7072 11-24-2010 10:59 PM

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heres a pic of my sons suburban

DAMn!!!!!i LIKEY

Dieselwrencher 11-25-2010 08:09 PM

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Very nice burban!

jakeblues652 11-30-2010 06:22 PM

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http://i56.tinypic.com/w1fnyg.jpg

Dieselwrencher 11-30-2010 07:41 PM

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Nice truck Jake!

jakeblues652 11-30-2010 09:25 PM

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Nice truck Jake!

thanks. i got one sick deal on it. i got the truck with a 302 or 305(i havent taken the numbers yet), the orignal 327 with a crank knock at idle, for $800 and all that at 15. im young and i got time to work on the truck and the 327

70BLAZERX2 11-30-2010 09:39 PM

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Its not mine but does fall into the 67-72 4x4 due to year and being a 4x4..LOL

Attachment 662904

Thebeast72 12-09-2010 02:06 PM

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awesome ride!

Mikey72 12-18-2010 08:32 PM

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This is my 72 4x4, its a work in progress, mainly the interior.

Raider Rudy 12-18-2010 08:46 PM

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She sure is a real beauty:ito:

Mikey72 12-18-2010 08:51 PM

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Thank you :metal:

silvertip67 12-18-2010 09:22 PM

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Super looking paint and trim...I dont know if I have what it takes to own a black vehicle...but they sure look nice w/ a shine like yours...t

silverado383 12-20-2010 11:32 AM

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here is my 69' GMC

Dieselwrencher 12-20-2010 05:54 PM

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Silverado383, your truck turned out awesome. I bet some people couldn't even tell what you painted it with. :lol:

jakeblues652 12-20-2010 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher (Post 4361581)
Silverado383, your truck turned out awesome. I bet some people couldn't even tell what you painted it with. :lol:

rattle cans?!?!? WOW!!!

silverado383 12-20-2010 06:25 PM

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LOL no rattle Can.
i did the rustoleum ROLLER aproach.

paint has been on there for a few months now and i finally got around to washing it for the first time this weekend. cold/freezing weather, snow, slush, dirt, and grime was building up on it pretty fast. washed it all off and she still looks good paint is holding up great thus far. this truck is my daily driver so she is exposed to the elements.

here is the thread i posted for the paint job i did
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429461

jakeblues652 12-20-2010 06:42 PM

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wow. thats a REALLLY nice job for a roller. maybe theres a rolller or two in for mine in the future ;) maybe i overlooked it somewhere, but what was the nap of the roller?

glimmertwin01 12-20-2010 07:31 PM

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NICE! Inpressive did you thin it any? sand it and buff it? how many hours did it take to dry? thats great!
I was thinkin of using tractor supply red on my plow truck im building this coming summer.. bare bones K5 with a stick 6 ...

silverado383 12-21-2010 11:13 AM

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i did all the trim work (i.e. doors, hood, joints, tight spots) with full strength paint and a foam brush. the first coat i thined out to 70/30 mix (70% paint 30% mineral spirits). the second coat was a little closer to 80/20 or so. i wet sanded after the second coat then did two more coats with no thiner. i want to wet sand it and get at least two more coats down on it but i ran out of time. the paint can says it needs 24 hrs to dry but i would wait about 6 hrs between coats or until the paint was dry to the touch, it actually set up pretty fast. i thought it would be better to put the paint down while the other coats were still slightly tacky to help it bond.......not sure if thats the right idea or not.
i will have to wait until the weather warms up a bit before i can get more paint down on it but what i have on it now should help protect the body from moisture.;)
i kind of rushed it becuz all i had was a weekend to do it and wanted to get as much done as i could but i was able to get it all done in a weekend. the hardest part is waiting for the paint to dry
i used a dense/firm foam roller to apply the paint.

silverado383 12-21-2010 04:17 PM

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glad i just washed the truck to.
6 inch lift and 35 inch tires and the differential is still dragging in the snow. and its still coming down, this is my driveway, roads are the same.
:metal:
not a great pic but you get the idea

silvertip67 12-29-2010 08:46 PM

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I would love to hear from you guys that have lifted your 4X4's...I would like to lift my '67 CST, but dont want to deal with pedals and other stuff( like u bolts on axle etc)...is getting the leaf springs reshaped the best way?? or do you have some other thoughts...

I can get the rear up w/ the air bag...and found a pair of air shocks that are 14" that will fit the front...so I cold get enough "up" to put on some bigger tires ( say 31.5 10.50's similar)

any ideas will be appreciated...t

I have posted this before...but here again is the truck...

http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/u...r/IMG_7648.jpg

jakeblues652 12-29-2010 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by silvertip67 (Post 4376411)
I would love to hear from you guys that have lifted your 4X4's...I would like to lift my '67 CST, but dont want to deal with pedals and other stuff( like u bolts on axle etc)...is getting the leaf springs reshaped the best way?? or do you have some other thoughts...

I can get the rear up w/ the air bag...and found a pair of air shocks that are 14" that will fit the front...so I cold get enough "up" to put on some bigger tires ( say 31.5 10.50's similar)

any ideas will be appreciated...t

I have posted this before...but here again is the truck...

you could always go with a body lift. they are cheap, and you never need to touch any suspension parts. or you could go with a conventional lift kit, but the smallest ive seen them is 4". there are also a few other methods, but they would be the first ones to do IMO

silvertip67 12-29-2010 09:01 PM

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thanks... are you referring to a kit like LMC has...or do you know a better source?...not many stores or shops around where I live...so internet or doing a spring shop thing is what available to me.

3" would be fine...that would get any tire I like on easy...

thanks again...t

glimmertwin01 12-30-2010 08:14 AM

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go to a local commercial truck spring shop.. we have one locally that can fabricate new springs to your order.. my 67 chassis (and72) appears to have been done this way. the main spring is re arched ..

Thatguy 12-30-2010 09:24 PM

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We need more Facebook fans with 67-72 GM's, find us 1967-1972 GM Truck Page, thanks to those of you that already are on there! 67-72's rule!!!!:metal:

msgross 12-31-2010 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by silvertip67 (Post 4376411)
I would love to hear from you guys that have lifted your 4X4's...I would like to lift my '67 CST, but dont want to deal with pedals and other stuff( like u bolts on axle etc)...is getting the leaf springs reshaped the best way?? or do you have some other thoughts...

I can get the rear up w/ the air bag...and found a pair of air shocks that are 14" that will fit the front...so I cold get enough "up" to put on some bigger tires ( say 31.5 10.50's similar)

any ideas will be appreciated...t

I have posted this before...but here again is the truck...

http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/u...r/IMG_7648.jpg

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Originally Posted by jakeblues652 (Post 4376428)
you could always go with a body lift. they are cheap, and you never need to touch any suspension parts. or you could go with a conventional lift kit, but the smallest ive seen them is 4". there are also a few other methods, but they would be the first ones to do IMO


nice truck, I would avoid the body lift... If you only need a little lift I would add-a-leaf for the front and rear or use a zero rate leaf for the same affect. My add-a leaf gained 1.5" before weight was put back on...

You will need to probably get new U-bolts but your shocks should still be find. Using airshocks and bags will make it drive like a 1ton and only wear out in the long run.

jakeblues652 12-31-2010 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross (Post 4379660)
nice truck, I would avoid the body lift... If you only need a little lift I would add-a-leaf for the front and rear or use a zero rate leaf for the same affect. My add-a leaf gained 1.5" before weight was put back on...

You will need to probably get new U-bolts but your shocks should still be find. Using airshocks and bags will make it drive like a 1ton and only wear out in the long run.

i have looked for add-a-leafs for the '67 and AFAIK they only have them for the front. the back leafs are 2 1/4", and they are different then the 69-62, but the fronts are the same (2 1/2").

and everyone has their own opinion, but at long as you dont plan on rock crawling through the woods, body lift would be fine and dandy. if you do plan on offroading, definatly get lift springs.

kevmcrae 01-13-2011 02:02 AM

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My 71 work in progress. Interior done, body work this winter so I can paint in the summer, Chrysler Inferno Red Crystal. 1 ton Dana 60 Detroit locker rear, 3/4 ton Dana 44 front, 454 bored .30 over, comp truck cam, 700R4 tranny with shift kit and Corvette servo, 5" total lift and 35 inch Mickey's on 16 inch Dick Cepec wheels.


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