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08-14-2019, 07:32 PM
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Location: Clearwater Florida
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72 GMC swb ls build
Hey guys im new to the forum and the c10 world. About 4 months ago I picked up a 72 GMC swb truck original AZ truck which happened to be sitting in a backyard in Tampa. Unfortunately, it had been in a wreck and the frame was fubar... luckily I was able to find a 68 c10 frame. Game plan is lq4, T-56, terminator x. As much as I would like to do a detailed restoration, corners will likely be cut when it comes to bodywork as ill be taking the patina route. Mainly due to budget and a new baby on the way. This site has been a huge help, so please feel free to criticize or offer suggestions along the way.
Thanks - Barry |
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08-14-2019, 11:53 PM
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Location: Azle,Texas
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Re: 72 GMC swb ls build
Welcome aboard Barry! Looks like you have your work cut out for you! Enjoy the ride along the way, because if you’re like me, it’ll take 3 times longer than you expected.😊 I spent some time in Clearwater in the 70’s when I was a kid, grandma and grandpa lived there. Awesome memories for sure.
 After reading the sites rules, here are some of mine for new members... 1. Post a bunch of pictures 2. Ask a bunch of questions 3. Don’t get discouraged 4. Balance time on truck with family! Brian
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08-15-2019, 10:19 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
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Re: 72 GMC swb ls build
Welcome to the board. All it takes is time and money...and more money.
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1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far." |
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02-22-2020, 12:37 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Clearwater Florida
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Re: 72 GMC swb ls build
Well its been 6 months...new job, new baby, and a little progress on the 72 but I am long overdue for an update. I was able to pull a 6.0 from an escalade at the local pull a part for 300 bucks. I decided to break it down and hot tank it as there was a ton sludge and carbon build up. Thats when things started to snowball.. Turned out the rods were just out of spec. Leading me to pick up some texas speed rods. I was worried about PTV with my 243 heads cut .030 so I grabbed some wiseso fly cut pistons. I had inteded to use the stock crank... until my buddy showed me eagles ebay clearance account... So I ended up with a completely forged rotating assembly, double roller chain, texas speed 228/232 .600 lift cam with their dual spring kit, ARP main, rod, and head studs, trunion kit, ls7 lifters, etc.. I finally got her buttoned up a few weeks ago and was able to drop in the truck. I used the CPP mounts and retained the stock trans cross member. I ended up using a LT1 T56 out of a 94 vette I was able to pick it up dirt cheap and converted over to the ls1 mid plate. The T56 actually fit pretty well as I was worried that I would have to pick up the mid mount shift kit but after moving the bench back 2 inches there is plenty of clearance, plus extra room for my legs. At 6,2'' the fit is perfect. Besides drivetrain I replaced the rockers, and did some light rust repair, still learning everyday.. Last night I started mock up the fuel system using a 25 gal 87 blazer tank and sending unit, walbro 450 pump, Holley bypass regulator to a "ruturnless" stock rail. Please feel free to criticize or question anything I could be overlooking, im no expert by any means and here to learn.
Last edited by 72clearwater; 02-22-2020 at 12:56 PM. |
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02-22-2020, 12:41 PM
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Re: 72 GMC swb ls build
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02-22-2020, 12:54 PM
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02-22-2020, 06:56 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Azle,Texas
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Re: 72 GMC swb ls build
Now that's one precious motor pic.
 What do you estimate the hp and torque to be?
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