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ducmons · 10-10-2006, 02:22 AM

Well, the work started tonight.

I have a 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500 4x4. I'm doing a few things to it to make it a better tow rig.

Tonight we took out the guages, dash, vents, radio, heater core and grill, wiring. It's all in excellent condition and works just fine. All this stuff will soon be for sale once I figure out how much its worth

We'll be installing a vintage air a/c system, digital guages, new dash, seats, liners, electic windows & locks, replacing the 350 with a 383 strokers for towing (the 350 will end up in the Jeep), fuel cell, and probably a few other things that will come about by the project. I didn't take pics tonight. We're doing the work at a friends house and it takes me 1hr 15min drive each way (58mins on the SBK). We're hoping to have the truck done in 2 or 3 weeks. We shall see. I try to post some pics once I figure out how to post them. Wish me luck, and I may be back to ask some questions.

Aarons72s · 10-10-2006, 02:31 AM

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Tonight we took out the guages, dash, vents, radio, heater core and grill, wiring. It's all in excellent condition and works just fine. All this stuff will soon be for sale once I figure out how much its worth

Just remember you have to be a paid subscriber to post for sale and value threads. Good luck on your project. Hope to see pics real soon.
Aaron

**Yukon Jack** · 10-10-2006, 10:34 AM

Sounds like a great project - keep us posted on your progress.

wrapumup · 10-10-2006, 11:00 AM

Yes good luck. I have a 72 gmc also so I could be interested in something. Looking for a nice tailgate currently.

ducmons · 10-10-2006, 11:43 AM

Okay, finally figured out how to post attachments. Here is the 72 GMC I'm working on.

panhandler62 · 10-10-2006, 12:20 PM

Dang.. that thing's a beut!

CPNEJR · 10-10-2006, 03:04 PM

sweet lookin truck u got there

*72CSTC5* · 10-10-2006, 07:00 PM

That's a nice one and I hate longbeds. Congrats to you.

ducmons · 10-10-2006, 07:18 PM

Thanks for the kind words. I'll take some pics of the project and will keep you guys updated.

engine, Carb, intake, gaskets, distributor, ignition box, ignition wires, valve covers, headers are all in route. Should be here by Friday, so maybe hopefully we'll have the engine in by Sunday. I can't wait for it to be done.

84 400 · 10-10-2006, 08:11 PM

wow that truck is nice. why a fuel cell? to hold more gas? also if it were me i would not change a thing it looks mint! good luck

ducmons · 10-10-2006, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 84 400

wow that truck is nice. why a fuel cell? to hold more gas? also if it were me i would not change a thing it looks mint! good luck

Fuel cell for safety. It's got three tanks and they scare the crap out of me. I'll be using it for a tow rig in bad conditions, so I need it to be in top shape and with the safest fuel options, unlike the incab bomb or secondary tank bombs that are known for exploding on side impact. The truck is in good shape, but with my bad back, it's gonna get a rework from head to toe including some type of air ride as overload suspension for heavy loads.

84 400 · 10-16-2006, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ducmons

Fuel cell for safety. It's got three tanks and they scare the crap out of me. I'll be using it for a tow rig in bad conditions, so I need it to be in top shape and with the safest fuel options, unlike the incab bomb or secondary tank bombs that are known for exploding on side impact. The truck is in good shape, but with my bad back, it's gonna get a rework from head to toe including some type of air ride as overload suspension for heavy loads.

oh i understand you completely but if i may your truck is much safer then any 73 to 87 on the road today. Yout tank while behind the seat may not be really safe but Saddle bags as we have are much worse. Our tanks are unprotected and since most people get hit in those spots and out tanks are outside the frame rails well you can guess what happens. They even have a website for victoms it is ( no crash no burn ,com or somthing) eather way I do understand your reasoning and i think the fuel cell will make for a safe rig. also are you going to fix the filler cap on the cab then?
Good luck and keep the pics coming

TP from Cntl PA · 10-10-2006, 08:38 PM

Maybe I am different, but I really like that green/black interior!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I might have to be a copy cat on that because I always wanted to have a black truck, but I have a ton of green interior pcs.

Definitely very nice!

WTB3 · 10-10-2006, 08:52 PM

I think that thing is pretty sweet the way it is but do what you want with it

al's71gmc · 10-10-2006, 09:32 PM

Very nice. Love the 4 eyed 4x4s.

**Canadian694x4** · 10-10-2006, 10:47 PM

Nice

ducmons · 10-15-2006, 01:45 AM

well, we're making headway.....

ducmons · 10-15-2006, 01:49 AM

and...here is the new engine. its not built yet. we just had to put some pieces on it to get us inspired.

Pics of the old 350 and the new 383 stroker

*72CSTC5* · 10-15-2006, 10:37 AM

What headers are those, I can not read the label

ducmons · 10-15-2006, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

What headers are those, I can not read the label

Thorley. Nice thick flange and lots of room for the plugs to stay nice and cool.

HeavyD · 10-16-2006, 12:48 AM

Nice truck. Really like the slots as well.

**Yukon Jack** · 10-16-2006, 09:48 AM

That is a beautiful truck - keep us posted.

ol yellow 72 · 10-16-2006, 10:15 AM

what the swithch that looks like a headlight swithc on the far left in the metal for???

84 400 · 10-16-2006, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ol yellow 72

what the swithch that looks like a headlight swithc on the far left in the metal for???

Yeah i was wondering the same thing. Really nice truck and your making great progress

ducmons · 10-17-2006, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ol yellow 72

what the swithch that looks like a headlight swithc on the far left in the metal for???

That lets me flip the fuel guage line between the three tanks so I can see how much fuel I have in each of them.

10-10-2006, 02:22 AM	#1
ducmons Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 56	72 GMC Project 3/4 Ton 4x4 Well, the work started tonight. I have a 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500 4x4. I'm doing a few things to it to make it a better tow rig. Tonight we took out the guages, dash, vents, radio, heater core and grill, wiring. It's all in excellent condition and works just fine. All this stuff will soon be for sale once I figure out how much its worth We'll be installing a vintage air a/c system, digital guages, new dash, seats, liners, electic windows & locks, replacing the 350 with a 383 strokers for towing (the 350 will end up in the Jeep), fuel cell, and probably a few other things that will come about by the project. I didn't take pics tonight. We're doing the work at a friends house and it takes me 1hr 15min drive each way (58mins on the SBK). We're hoping to have the truck done in 2 or 3 weeks. We shall see. I try to post some pics once I figure out how to post them. Wish me luck, and I may be back to ask some questions. Last edited by ducmons; 10-15-2006 at 01:51 AM.

10-10-2006, 10:34 AM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: 72 - GMC Project Sounds like a great project - keep us posted on your progress. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-10-2006, 11:00 AM	#4
wrapumup Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 113	Re: 72 - GMC Project Yes good luck. I have a 72 gmc also so I could be interested in something. Looking for a nice tailgate currently.

10-10-2006, 11:43 AM	#5
ducmons Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 56	Re: 72 - GMC Project Okay, finally figured out how to post attachments. Here is the 72 GMC I'm working on. Attached Images

10-10-2006, 12:20 PM	#6
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Re: 72 - GMC Project Dang.. that thing's a beut! __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

10-10-2006, 03:04 PM	#7
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: 72 - GMC Project sweet lookin truck u got there __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

10-10-2006, 07:00 PM	#8
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: 72 - GMC Project That's a nice one and I hate longbeds. Congrats to you.

10-10-2006, 07:18 PM	#9
ducmons Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 56	Re: 72 - GMC Project Thanks for the kind words. I'll take some pics of the project and will keep you guys updated. engine, Carb, intake, gaskets, distributor, ignition box, ignition wires, valve covers, headers are all in route. Should be here by Friday, so maybe hopefully we'll have the engine in by Sunday. I can't wait for it to be done.

10-10-2006, 08:11 PM	#10
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: 72 - GMC Project wow that truck is nice. why a fuel cell? to hold more gas? also if it were me i would not change a thing it looks mint! good luck __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-10-2006, 08:38 PM	#13
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	Re: 72 - GMC Project Maybe I am different, but I really like that green/black interior!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I might have to be a copy cat on that because I always wanted to have a black truck, but I have a ton of green interior pcs. Definitely very nice! __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!

10-10-2006, 08:52 PM	#14
WTB3 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 84	Re: 72 - GMC Project I think that thing is pretty sweet the way it is but do what you want with it __________________ '65 Chevy 1/2 ton Longbed '71 Chevy 1/2 ton Longbed

10-10-2006, 09:32 PM	#15
al's71gmc 4 eyed fever Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eureka, Nevada Posts: 500	Re: 72 - GMC Project Very nice. Love the 4 eyed 4x4s. __________________ 1971 GMC 2500 4x4 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 t 4x4-#1 son's truck. Recently completed resto. 4 YO daughter," Daddy, I like your truck better than Mom's." (2000 F350-ranch truck) Smart kid!!

10-10-2006, 10:47 PM	#16
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: 72 - GMC Project Nice __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

10-15-2006, 01:45 AM	#17
ducmons Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 56	Re: 72 - GMC Project well, we're making headway..... Attached Images

10-15-2006, 01:49 AM	#18
ducmons Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 56	Re: 72 - GMC Project and...here is the new engine. its not built yet. we just had to put some pieces on it to get us inspired. Pics of the old 350 and the new 383 stroker Attached Images



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10-15-2006, 10:37 AM	#19
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: 72 - GMC Project What headers are those, I can not read the label

10-16-2006, 12:48 AM	#21
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: 72 - GMC Project Nice truck. Really like the slots as well. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

10-16-2006, 09:48 AM	#22
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: 72 - GMC Project That is a beautiful truck - keep us posted. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-16-2006, 10:15 AM	#23
ol yellow 72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: kentucky Posts: 210	Re: 72 - GMC Project what the swithch that looks like a headlight swithc on the far left in the metal for???

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