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dougminton · 01-12-2011, 01:50 PM

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

scotts62 · 01-12-2011, 02:01 PM

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

chevy88 · 01-13-2011, 09:04 AM

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?

dougminton · 01-13-2011, 10:58 AM

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.

bjcaldwe · 01-14-2011, 06:00 AM

Same here. Did not realized it was shortened.

JohnC · 01-14-2011, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bjcaldwe

Same here. Did not realized it was shortened.

X3.

What's next on the list for it?

dougminton · 01-14-2011, 02:54 PM

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

RCbowtie69 · 01-22-2011, 12:42 PM

nice truck, keep up the work

dougminton · 01-24-2011, 01:48 PM

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

dougminton · 02-14-2011, 10:02 AM

UPDATE
Got my A/C and started the install

scotts62 · 02-14-2011, 10:05 AM

Nice! Your going to like that come summer!

dougminton · 02-14-2011, 10:47 AM

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

Zoomin · 02-14-2011, 11:19 PM

When did your project start?

I love this shot:

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

dougminton · 02-15-2011, 08:40 AM

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.

dougminton · 02-20-2011, 08:52 PM

I installed the truetrac and 4.56s this weekend. I cant wait for the track to open.
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scotts62 · 02-20-2011, 10:33 PM

Ya i bet that will be fun to break in.

mcbassin · 02-25-2011, 12:25 AM

Nice project, looking forward to following along. subscribed.

dougminton · 02-25-2011, 10:47 AM

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.

mcbassin · 02-25-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dougminton

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.

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,

dougminton · 02-25-2011, 11:40 AM

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).

dougminton · 03-09-2011, 11:49 AM

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.

RCbowtie69 · 03-15-2011, 08:42 PM

dougminton · 03-18-2011, 09:58 AM

The original plan got scrapped because it wouldn't have cleared the brake drums.
I decided to just cut two and put bands in to widen by 4 inches

Heres a couple of pics of an as yet unwelded 15x12

dougminton · 03-28-2011, 08:41 AM

I finally got time to tack one of the wheels together. Next thing to do is see how straight it is, hopefully less than .010 runout.

mcbassin · 03-28-2011, 09:15 AM

Doug,
Looks like a real cool idea to chop the wheels. So, how did you true them up once cut? I would think you could chuck it up on the lathe and trim them straight pretty easy. Very interesting!

01-12-2011, 01:50 PM	#1
dougminton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: norman okahoma Posts: 269	Project Teal 72 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 Attached Images __________________ The TEAL GMC build thread is HERE 1972 GMC SWB 454 oval ports TH400 fastest 1/4 mile time so far 13.05 @ 104 If you think you have too much horsepower you obviously have a traction problem ! Last edited by dougminton; 04-04-2011 at 02:14 PM.

01-12-2011, 02:01 PM	#2
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Project Teal 72 Very cool! I didnt know you shortened the frame.. whats the next plans for it? __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

01-13-2011, 09:04 AM	#3
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: Project Teal 72 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? __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

01-13-2011, 10:58 AM	#4
dougminton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: norman okahoma Posts: 269	Re: Project Teal 72 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. __________________ The TEAL GMC build thread is HERE 1972 GMC SWB 454 oval ports TH400 fastest 1/4 mile time so far 13.05 @ 104 If you think you have too much horsepower you obviously have a traction problem !

01-14-2011, 06:00 AM	#5
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: Project Teal 72 Same here. Did not realized it was shortened. __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

01-14-2011, 02:54 PM	#7
dougminton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: norman okahoma Posts: 269	Re: Project Teal 72 A/C and heater-lots of bodywork (somebody besides me) and as money allows paint __________________ The TEAL GMC build thread is HERE 1972 GMC SWB 454 oval ports TH400 fastest 1/4 mile time so far 13.05 @ 104 If you think you have too much horsepower you obviously have a traction problem !

01-22-2011, 12:42 PM	#8
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Project Teal 72 nice truck, keep up the work

01-24-2011, 01:48 PM	#9
dougminton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: norman okahoma Posts: 269	Re: Project Teal 72 just a few more pics. trying to get the thread caught up to where the truck is. Attached Images __________________ The TEAL GMC build thread is HERE 1972 GMC SWB 454 oval ports TH400 fastest 1/4 mile time so far 13.05 @ 104 If you think you have too much horsepower you obviously have a traction problem !

02-14-2011, 10:02 AM	#10
dougminton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: norman okahoma Posts: 269	Re: Project Teal 72 UPDATE Got my A/C and started the install Attached Images __________________ The TEAL GMC build thread is HERE 1972 GMC SWB 454 oval ports TH400 fastest 1/4 mile time so far 13.05 @ 104 If you think you have too much horsepower you obviously have a traction problem !

02-14-2011, 10:05 AM	#11
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Project Teal 72 Nice! Your going to like that come summer! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

02-14-2011, 10:47 AM	#12
dougminton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: norman okahoma Posts: 269	Re: Project Teal 72 When I get the heat and A/C working I'll drive it a lot more than I do now for sure. __________________ The TEAL GMC build thread is HERE 1972 GMC SWB 454 oval ports TH400 fastest 1/4 mile time so far 13.05 @ 104 If you think you have too much horsepower you obviously have a traction problem !

02-14-2011, 11:19 PM	#13
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Project Teal 72 When did your project start? I love this shot: You've done a lot of work, Doug - hopefully ready for some summer cruising. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

02-15-2011, 08:40 AM	#14
dougminton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: norman okahoma Posts: 269	Re: Project Teal 72 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. __________________ The TEAL GMC build thread is HERE 1972 GMC SWB 454 oval ports TH400 fastest 1/4 mile time so far 13.05 @ 104 If you think you have too much horsepower you obviously have a traction problem !

02-20-2011, 08:52 PM	#15
dougminton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: norman okahoma Posts: 269	Re: Project Teal 72 I installed the truetrac and 4.56s this weekend. I cant wait for the track to open. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ The TEAL GMC build thread is HERE 1972 GMC SWB 454 oval ports TH400 fastest 1/4 mile time so far 13.05 @ 104 If you think you have too much horsepower you obviously have a traction problem !

02-20-2011, 10:33 PM	#16
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Project Teal 72 Ya i bet that will be fun to break in. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62



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02-25-2011, 12:25 AM	#17
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project Teal 72 Nice project, looking forward to following along. subscribed. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-25-2011, 10:47 AM	#18
dougminton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: norman okahoma Posts: 269	Re: Project Teal 72 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. __________________ The TEAL GMC build thread is HERE 1972 GMC SWB 454 oval ports TH400 fastest 1/4 mile time so far 13.05 @ 104 If you think you have too much horsepower you obviously have a traction problem !

02-25-2011, 11:40 AM	#20
dougminton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: norman okahoma Posts: 269	Re: Project Teal 72 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). __________________ The TEAL GMC build thread is HERE 1972 GMC SWB 454 oval ports TH400 fastest 1/4 mile time so far 13.05 @ 104 If you think you have too much horsepower you obviously have a traction problem !

03-09-2011, 11:49 AM	#21
dougminton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: norman okahoma Posts: 269	Re: Project Teal 72 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. __________________ The TEAL GMC build thread is HERE 1972 GMC SWB 454 oval ports TH400 fastest 1/4 mile time so far 13.05 @ 104 If you think you have too much horsepower you obviously have a traction problem !

03-15-2011, 08:42 PM	#22
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Project Teal 72

03-18-2011, 09:58 AM	#23
dougminton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: norman okahoma Posts: 269	Re: Project Teal 72 The original plan got scrapped because it wouldn't have cleared the brake drums. I decided to just cut two and put bands in to widen by 4 inches Heres a couple of pics of an as yet unwelded 15x12 Attached Images __________________ The TEAL GMC build thread is HERE 1972 GMC SWB 454 oval ports TH400 fastest 1/4 mile time so far 13.05 @ 104 If you think you have too much horsepower you obviously have a traction problem !

03-28-2011, 08:41 AM	#24
dougminton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: norman okahoma Posts: 269	Re: Project Teal 72 I finally got time to tack one of the wheels together. Next thing to do is see how straight it is, hopefully less than .010 runout. Attached Images __________________ The TEAL GMC build thread is HERE 1972 GMC SWB 454 oval ports TH400 fastest 1/4 mile time so far 13.05 @ 104 If you think you have too much horsepower you obviously have a traction problem !

03-28-2011, 09:15 AM	#25
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project Teal 72 Doug, Looks like a real cool idea to chop the wheels. So, how did you true them up once cut? I would think you could chuck it up on the lathe and trim them straight pretty easy. Very interesting! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

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