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Finally gettin around to starting the build thread for my 72 GMC.
list of things already done.
shortened the frame.
designed and built rear suspension loosely based on the stock stuff.
bought a short bed.
pulled SBC th350.
installed 462 th400.
welded in new rockers and cab corners.
Here are a few shots up until now

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Very cool! I didnt know you shortened the frame.. whats the next plans for it?

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What a difference, it looks good. How much did you lower the front and rear? Also what size of rims/tires did you go with as they seem to blend in perfect with the truck?

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I lowered the rear with 4" springs. Front is stock height. The rear tires are 305/50r20s. I think the fronts are 275/60r20 not positive on the front though.

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Same here. Did not realized it was shortened.

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X3. :lol:

What's next on the list for it?

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A/C and heater-lots of bodywork (somebody besides me) and as money allows
paint

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this is always a really classic color

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nice truck, keep up the work :metal:

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just a few more pics.
trying to get the thread caught up to where the truck is.

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UPDATE
Got my A/C and started the install

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Nice! Your going to like that come summer!

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When I get the heat and A/C working I'll drive it a lot more than I do now for sure.

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When did your project start?

I love this shot:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1295890979

You've done a lot of work, Doug - hopefully ready for some summer cruising.

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I bought it in march of 2009. by the end of summer I made it a shortbed.Built the motor and fixed the floor and rockers in 2010.

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I installed the truetrac and 4.56s this weekend. I cant wait for the track to open.
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Ya i bet that will be fun to break in.

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Nice project, looking forward to following along. subscribed.

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I'm glad to have everybody following along. Hopefully I'll be able to charge the A/C this weekend, And the track is open this sunday for test and tune and I'm going to try to make a pass or three.

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Glad to hear you're gonna put some passes down at the track and BTW in the 13's with a truck like this is SUPER fast!

That looks like a vintage-air kit you installed? Was it a non ac truck originally? How hard was the setup to install, everything fit good? I have already purchased one for my project, just wondering how it worked out for you. thanks,

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It's actually from OLD AIR and so far everything has installed really easy. They even use brackets from alan grove components(My P.S. bracket is also from alan grove).

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I bought a full set of rally wheels for it . I'm going to take the 4 that were on it and make 2 15x11s by cutting the front off of 2 and cutting the back off the other two. then weld them together. Ill post pics when I start cuttin.

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You've done a lot of work so far!
It's looking good.
I'll be following this one. :D

Spike:smoke:

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That's pretty damn impressive - at least to my way of thinking. I always thought that took specialized equipment to ensure an airtight seal and a shot at getting a decent balance.

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I did the same thing years ago on a buick regal that went 11.61 at 117 without problems, so im hopin this will work out as well.
heres a pic of my silver rallies.