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Prostreet 72 · 10-23-2008, 07:59 AM

Wanted to introduce myself as a new member, and post a pic of one of my trucks. I am currently working on a second "72" to use as a hauler for this black truck. The black truck has been complete since 2000. It contains the following modifications:

- 13-1 468 Big Block Engine Dyno number was 690hp (10 years ago)
- 10 point roll cage
- Dana 60 rear end with Strange 35 spline axles, spool and 4.88 gear
- 6" cowl hood
- 31 x 18.5 ET Street rear tires all on aluminum Drag Stars
- All Steel except for the hood.

Enjoy!

**steelhorse** · 10-23-2008, 08:34 AM

What kind of ETs does it do?And welcome.

Prostreet 72 · 10-23-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by steelhorse

What kind of ETs does it do?And welcome.

Believe it or not, it has not gone down the track. I built it to race, but it turned out so nice, that everyone I know that races said stay away from the track.

The engine is out of a dragboat I used to race. It ran in the 10 second brackets. So I figure I am safe to tell you that it should run 11s safely.

Thanks

**70cst** · 10-23-2008, 08:35 AM

Very nice truck!

**special-K** · 10-23-2008, 09:00 AM

WELCOME from Maryland!!!

That`s a badass truck.Looks fast sittin`.

**Palf70Step** · 10-23-2008, 12:03 PM

Welcome from the southside of Mississippi. What's the other truck going to be?

c10crazy · 10-23-2008, 12:09 PM

Wow! We need more pics of that beauty!

Prostreet 72 · 10-23-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by c10crazy

Wow! We need more pics of that beauty!

I will have to do some digging for some other pictures. I think I have a few of the inside to post.

Prostreet 72 · 10-23-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Welcome from the southside of Mississippi. What's the other truck going to be?

The other truck is another $500.00 special. As was the Black truck. This one will be at stock ride height for now, but will be painted Black and Red. Chip Foose just did one with a similar paint job.

BigDaddyDave · 10-23-2008, 12:13 PM

Welcome to the board from NC. Nice truck!

Sinister · 10-23-2008, 01:46 PM

Very nice. Welcome to the board.

Cyclone44 · 10-23-2008, 01:53 PM

Welcome from Knoxville Tn.....

nuke1 · 10-23-2008, 01:52 PM

very nice welcome from canada

sleric77 · 10-23-2008, 04:57 PM

welcome from GA

**El Jay** · 10-23-2008, 05:00 PM

Welcome.

Sweet lookin' ride.
More pics!

72BlckButy · 10-23-2008, 09:39 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

Great looking truck!

Fubar · 10-23-2008, 10:14 PM

Very nice looking truck and you can never post enough pics around here. Is your hauler going to pull the black truck on a trailer, or like a roll back tow truck?

Prostreet 72 · 11-04-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Fubar

Very nice looking truck and you can never post enough pics around here. Is your hauler going to pull the black truck on a trailer, or like a roll back tow truck?

It will pull the Black truck on it's trailer. I drive it most places, but if I take it on a road trip, 110 octain is hard to come by.

I'm not sure if I should just build a stock height version of the balck truck, or do something different to the second one. I am leaning toward having two distinctly different trucks. Maybe red and black or something. It is dark green with large hints of rust right now.

nicolas72gmc · 10-24-2008, 03:44 AM

Welcome from down south. Definitely post some more pictures of that bad boy!!!

Tim's68 · 10-30-2008, 09:29 PM

I only wish my 68 was set up like that. Your truck is very nice.
What did you do besides cut the rearend to install the 31X18.50's ?
Did you cut the frame? I want to run 33X21.50 on my 68, just trying to understand how to do the frame modifications. Could you post some pictures of how you have the rear section set up? I would appreciate it.

If anyone on this board has any pictures of frames that have been narrowed and wouldnt mind showing, I would love to see them.

Thanks for eveyones time.

Prostreet 72 · 11-03-2008, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim's68

I only wish my 68 was set up like that. Your truck is very nice.
What did you do besides cut the rearend to install the 31X18.50's ?
Did you cut the frame? I want to run 33X21.50 on my 68, just trying to understand how to do the frame modifications. Could you post some pictures of how you have the rear section set up? I would appreciate it.

If anyone on this board has any pictures of frames that have been narrowed and wouldnt mind showing, I would love to see them.

Thanks for eveyones time.

The frame has been cut off just behind the original trail arm cross member. Attached is a picture.

Prostreet 72 · 11-12-2008, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim's68

I only wish my 68 was set up like that. Your truck is very nice.
What did you do besides cut the rearend to install the 31X18.50's ?
Did you cut the frame? I want to run 33X21.50 on my 68, just trying to understand how to do the frame modifications. Could you post some pictures of how you have the rear section set up? I would appreciate it.

If anyone on this board has any pictures of frames that have been narrowed and wouldnt mind showing, I would love to see them.

Thanks for eveyones time.

Hey;

After thinking about it, when I did the rear frame section of my truck, I pulled an article from "Truckin" mag. It had a step by step article on how to prostreet the rear of 67-72 Chevy trucks. It was complete with pictures and all. I have the article somewhere, if you are intrested, I will dig it up and we can figure out how to get a copy to you or anyone else intrested. If my memory serves me, it showes you how to place coil over shocks, ladder bars, panhard bar, and wheel tubs. It also gets you started with showing you where to cut the bed floor for t he section to protrude thru. Let me know if you are intrested.

Chris

tcb-1 · 10-30-2008, 09:49 PM

nice rig, my man!

Welcome Aboard from Shawnee, KS

*chevy29267truck* · 10-30-2008, 10:46 PM

welcome very sweet looking truck i have a 1967 chevy truck i do have some friends in MI they all love chevys

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-03-2008, 11:56 AM

welcome to the board and nice ride..

10-23-2008, 07:59 AM	#1
Prostreet 72 Prostreet 72 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Goodrich, Michigan Posts: 278	New to the Forum Wanted to introduce myself as a new member, and post a pic of one of my trucks. I am currently working on a second "72" to use as a hauler for this black truck. The black truck has been complete since 2000. It contains the following modifications: - 13-1 468 Big Block Engine Dyno number was 690hp (10 years ago) - 10 point roll cage - Dana 60 rear end with Strange 35 spline axles, spool and 4.88 gear - 6" cowl hood - 31 x 18.5 ET Street rear tires all on aluminum Drag Stars - All Steel except for the hood. Enjoy! Attached Images

10-23-2008, 08:34 AM	#2
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: New to the Forum What kind of ETs does it do?And welcome.

10-23-2008, 08:35 AM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: New to the Forum Very nice truck! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-23-2008, 09:00 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: New to the Forum WELCOME from Maryland!!! That`s a badass truck.Looks fast sittin`. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-23-2008, 12:03 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: New to the Forum Welcome from the southside of Mississippi. What's the other truck going to be? __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-23-2008, 12:09 PM	#7
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Re: New to the Forum Wow! We need more pics of that beauty! __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

10-23-2008, 12:13 PM	#10
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: New to the Forum Welcome to the board from NC. Nice truck! __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!

10-23-2008, 01:46 PM	#11
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: New to the Forum Very nice. Welcome to the board. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

10-23-2008, 01:53 PM	#12
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10-23-2008, 01:52 PM	#13
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: New to the Forum very nice welcome from canada __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

10-23-2008, 04:57 PM	#14
sleric77 1967newheartbeat Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: rentz , georgia Posts: 96	Re: New to the Forum welcome from GA

10-23-2008, 05:00 PM	#15
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: New to the Forum Welcome. Sweet lookin' ride. More pics! __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

10-23-2008, 09:39 PM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New to the Forum to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. Great looking truck! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-23-2008, 10:14 PM	#17
Fubar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Rosa ,CA Posts: 96	Re: New to the Forum Very nice looking truck and you can never post enough pics around here. Is your hauler going to pull the black truck on a trailer, or like a roll back tow truck?

10-24-2008, 03:44 AM	#19
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: New to the Forum Welcome from down south. Definitely post some more pictures of that bad boy!!! __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350



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10-30-2008, 09:29 PM	#20
Tim's68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 44	Re: New to the Forum I only wish my 68 was set up like that. Your truck is very nice. What did you do besides cut the rearend to install the 31X18.50's ? Did you cut the frame? I want to run 33X21.50 on my 68, just trying to understand how to do the frame modifications. Could you post some pictures of how you have the rear section set up? I would appreciate it. If anyone on this board has any pictures of frames that have been narrowed and wouldnt mind showing, I would love to see them. Thanks for eveyones time.

10-30-2008, 09:49 PM	#23
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10-30-2008, 10:46 PM	#24
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11-03-2008, 11:56 AM	#25
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