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**WIDESIDE72** · 06-30-2012, 01:28 AM

I switched out the farm truck rear bumper and installed an NOS chrome stepside sport rear bumper. It still had the PN tag on the inside. I also removed the front bumper guards and installed an aftermarket period correct SAFEGUARD chrome front grill guard that attaches using the original bolts.

I also installed a front 1-1/8" sway bar off a 73 3/4 ton truck. I cleaned and painted it and installed new bushings. Boy, what a difference that made in handling! I also will be installing power brakes soon.

BTW, this truck is for sale in the FOR SALE forum.

**WIDESIDE72** · 06-30-2012, 01:35 AM

I picked the grill guard up from Craigslist a year or so ago for $50. It probably cost more than that new... It was on a 69 or 70 Chevy at the time. It will fit 67-70 Chevy or 67-72 GMC, but the bolt holes/ bumper brackets are different on 71/72 Chevy becasue of the turn signal housing in the bumper.

**WIDESIDE72** · 06-30-2012, 01:38 AM

Made right herein God's country...TEXAS!

**WIDESIDE72** · 06-30-2012, 01:39 AM

I just nticed it says "Fort Worth 6, Texas". I wonder what's up with that???

If you look closely, n the reflection on the bolt head you can see me in my big palm frond hat, Barbarosa style... It was around 100 degrees here...

**WIDESIDE72** · 08-25-2012, 06:46 PM

Someone asked me where I got the rear bumper and grill guard. I found the grill guard o the local craigslist. Someone was parting out a 70 Chevy and I saw it in the photos. I got it for $50 (!)

I bought the bumper at the New Braunfels swap meet this past April. I guess no one wanted it since it had a few scrapes from shelf wear. I talked him down to $100. Not bad, IMO considering it still is better quality than repro.

Coboyle04 · 08-25-2012, 06:49 PM

thats really cool!

**lolife99** · 08-25-2012, 07:14 PM

Did you sell this truck or do you still have it?

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-10-2012, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Did you sell this truck or do you still have it?

Sorry, I didn't get notice that someone had inquired about the truck. IT IS STILL FOR SALE.

**lolife99** · 10-10-2012, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

Sorry, I didn't get notice that someone had inquired about the truck. IT IS STILL FOR SALE.

How much?
Do you have a link to the thread?

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-10-2012, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

How much?
Do you have a link to the thread?

$9,000

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...m-truck&cat=12
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**WIDESIDE72** · 10-25-2012, 05:22 PM

I sold the truck today to a fellow from New Braunfels, TX named Barry. I told him about this website. You may or may not see him on here later!

**WIDESIDE72** · 01-27-2013, 04:42 AM

The guy who bought it added later rally wheels, CPP 3" drop and power brakes and has been asking $12k for a few moths. I am not sure if he bought it to flip or if he got bored, found something else or what. I don't think he will get what he is asking.

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/3496381391.html

I was also not too happy about him plagarizing my original ad, but I will not flag it for removal.

I guess this is a free plug for the guy selling it. If anyone here sees this and buys it, you owe me! HAHA

**WIDESIDE72** · 01-27-2013, 04:59 AM

After

daves72C10D · 01-27-2013, 08:31 AM

I really liked the steel wheels and hubcaps look. Still a good looking truck.

Rusbuilt · 01-27-2013, 10:30 AM

^^^x2 and I miss the grille guard!!

**67cheby** · 01-28-2013, 01:35 PM

nice truck !

**WIDESIDE72** · 12-07-2018, 01:38 PM

Unfortunately, my dad passed away last Friday from heart failure. He was 81 and still living at home. My momma passed away 7 1/2 years ago and he had been heart broken since. He went quickly and now his journey is through. He had a thing for charcoal grey trucks. He was a pipeline welder. A good friend of his shared a photo of him with one of his trucks back in the late 80's or early 90's. It was an 80 GMC with a built 454 and a 4 speed. (Dad is on the left.)

**57taskforce** · 12-07-2018, 11:26 PM

I’m sorry to hear about your dad. Especially at this time of year. I commend you for keeping up with this truck thru different owners, I don’t think I could do that especially to one my dad and I built. Too see other people trash your treasure and take credit where credit isn’t due on something so sentimental would piss me off for sure. It was a great looking truck before you sold it! Still is now but not as good as it was before.

06-30-2012, 01:28 AM	#1
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Did a little work to dad's 71 GMC today I switched out the farm truck rear bumper and installed an NOS chrome stepside sport rear bumper. It still had the PN tag on the inside. I also removed the front bumper guards and installed an aftermarket period correct SAFEGUARD chrome front grill guard that attaches using the original bolts. I also installed a front 1-1/8" sway bar off a 73 3/4 ton truck. I cleaned and painted it and installed new bushings. Boy, what a difference that made in handling! I also will be installing power brakes soon. BTW, this truck is for sale in the FOR SALE forum. Attached Images

06-30-2012, 01:35 AM	#2
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Did a little work to dad's 71 GMC today I picked the grill guard up from Craigslist a year or so ago for $50. It probably cost more than that new... It was on a 69 or 70 Chevy at the time. It will fit 67-70 Chevy or 67-72 GMC, but the bolt holes/ bumper brackets are different on 71/72 Chevy becasue of the turn signal housing in the bumper.

06-30-2012, 01:38 AM	#3
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Did a little work to dad's 71 GMC today Made right herein God's country...TEXAS! Attached Images

06-30-2012, 01:39 AM	#4
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Did a little work to dad's 71 GMC today I just nticed it says "Fort Worth 6, Texas". I wonder what's up with that??? If you look closely, n the reflection on the bolt head you can see me in my big palm frond hat, Barbarosa style... It was around 100 degrees here...

08-25-2012, 06:46 PM	#5
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Did a little work to dad's 71 GMC today Someone asked me where I got the rear bumper and grill guard. I found the grill guard o the local craigslist. Someone was parting out a 70 Chevy and I saw it in the photos. I got it for $50 (!) I bought the bumper at the New Braunfels swap meet this past April. I guess no one wanted it since it had a few scrapes from shelf wear. I talked him down to $100. Not bad, IMO considering it still is better quality than repro.

08-25-2012, 06:49 PM	#6
Coboyle04 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland, or Posts: 388	Re: Did a little work to dad's 71 GMC today thats really cool! __________________ Chuck

08-25-2012, 07:14 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: Did a little work to dad's 71 GMC today Did you sell this truck or do you still have it? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-25-2012, 05:22 PM	#11
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Did a little work to dad's 71 GMC today I sold the truck today to a fellow from New Braunfels, TX named Barry. I told him about this website. You may or may not see him on here later!

01-27-2013, 04:42 AM	#12
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Did a little work to dad's 71 GMC today The guy who bought it added later rally wheels, CPP 3" drop and power brakes and has been asking $12k for a few moths. I am not sure if he bought it to flip or if he got bored, found something else or what. I don't think he will get what he is asking. http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/3496381391.html I was also not too happy about him plagarizing my original ad, but I will not flag it for removal. I guess this is a free plug for the guy selling it. If anyone here sees this and buys it, you owe me! HAHA

01-27-2013, 04:59 AM	#13
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Did a little work to dad's 71 GMC today After Attached Images

01-27-2013, 08:31 AM	#14
daves72C10D Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Vale, NC Posts: 283	Re: Did a little work to dad's 71 GMC today I really liked the steel wheels and hubcaps look. Still a good looking truck. __________________ 1972 Custom 10 Deluxe- original paint, interior- 72k miles http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2466316 Cheap, Fast or Good. Pick any two. 1990 Eagle Talon AWD 1991.5 W250 CTD 1992 Cushman Truckster- Haulster

01-27-2013, 10:30 AM	#15
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Did a little work to dad's 71 GMC today ^^^x2 and I miss the grille guard!! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

01-28-2013, 01:35 PM	#16
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Did a little work to dad's 71 GMC today nice truck ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-07-2018, 01:38 PM	#17
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Did a little work to dad's 71 GMC today Unfortunately, my dad passed away last Friday from heart failure. He was 81 and still living at home. My momma passed away 7 1/2 years ago and he had been heart broken since. He went quickly and now his journey is through. He had a thing for charcoal grey trucks. He was a pipeline welder. A good friend of his shared a photo of him with one of his trucks back in the late 80's or early 90's. It was an 80 GMC with a built 454 and a 4 speed. (Dad is on the left.) Attached Images

12-07-2018, 11:26 PM	#18
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,592	Re: Did a little work to dad's 71 GMC today I’m sorry to hear about your dad. Especially at this time of year. I commend you for keeping up with this truck thru different owners, I don’t think I could do that especially to one my dad and I built. Too see other people trash your treasure and take credit where credit isn’t due on something so sentimental would piss me off for sure. It was a great looking truck before you sold it! Still is now but not as good as it was before. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s



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