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lilred67 · 01-04-2009, 10:24 PM

i'm getting close to being able to drive and use my latest truck build. i built this mainly because i have a new work truck (furd)i drive almost every where, but i'm not allowed to pull trailers with it, etc. and because i sold my '97 gmc z-71 because it sat for months at a time. i needed a tow pig and something i could use and not scratch my '67 up. it started life as a '70 3/4 ton,sb,t-400,a/c,pb,ps. i purchased it from the 2nd owner,he purchased in '72. i moved the body over to a '72 gmc 1/2 ton lwb leaf spring frame. to power it is a '98carb'ed vortec 350,t-400,3.08 12 bolt w/factory posi..i installed a blazer tank and '05 chevy seats. the cab has a lil' more rust than i would like but it will suit my purpose just fine.should have everthing done and driving it by the end of the month. rusty

lilred67 · 01-04-2009, 10:26 PM

more pics

**Boog** · 01-04-2009, 10:34 PM

Yep, that ought to get it done and save the stepper too.

lilred67 · 01-04-2009, 10:28 PM

even more pics, because i know you like them

1966gmc · 01-04-2009, 10:30 PM

Me likey. Nice pics

shaneschevys · 01-05-2009, 02:30 AM

Lookin good! Decatur swapmeet is just around the corner.

**WIDESIDE72** · 01-06-2009, 10:34 PM

Cool rig. Just curious, though...If you are building a rig to pull trailers, why did you swap from the 3/4 ton gear to 1/2 ton?

My current "puller", 93 GMC 3/4 ton I bought with a blown motor for $800, swapped in a "free" (after I parted the wrecked GMC truck it came out of) 97 Vortec 350, still TBI, LT4 cam, Crane roller rockers, Comp Beehive Springs, new ram clutch/ TO bearing press. plate from EBAY for $75, NV4500 5 speed, 14 bolt full floater 4.10 posi out of green truck in picture is below, along with its eventual replacement, the 72 GMC Super Custom 3/4 ton 4x4 which will eventually get a 355/ TH350. I already scrounged two good OEM fenders, grille and radiator support! Who am I kidding. I will probably keep them both! I have a "thing" for GMC's. They are "PROFESSIONAL GRADE", you know!

lilred67 · 01-07-2009, 09:07 PM

[QUOTE=WIDESIDE72;3070918]Cool rig. Just curious, though...If you are building a rig to pull trailers, why did you swap from the 3/4 ton gear to 1/2 ton?

i'm not pulling houses. the 1/2 ton z-71 i sold so i could build this one pulled plenty good. the heaviest load i pull is a full size truck and 3-4k lbs of scrap iron on a 16-18' trailer.i've had my share of 1 & 3/4 tons, diesels,bbc, 4.10 gears,4 speeds, and the like. you had really be needing to pull alot and often to justify putting fuel in and wear and tear on them. and this way i can allways upgrade the motor and gears if i really need to.... thanks for the comments......... rusty

mycool72 · 01-06-2009, 11:01 PM

When is the Decatur swap meet?

Sorry for the threadjack

72BlckButy · 01-07-2009, 08:57 AM

Great looking project!

Gray Ghost · 01-07-2009, 09:55 AM

Decatur is usually in Feb right? This is one reason I have never gone....wayyyy too cold up there for me!

**nightmare** · 01-07-2009, 10:22 AM

Yeah, Decatur Swap Meet is Feb 20th, 21st, and 22nd.

http://www.wcaac.com/dsm.htm

BigDaddyDave · 01-07-2009, 05:11 PM

Good looking truck.

primered_junk · 01-07-2009, 05:38 PM

Looks fantastic. If you ever need anything, I'm not too far from weatherford. I have tools and parts.

lilred67 · 01-07-2009, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by primered_junk

Looks fantastic. If you ever need anything, I'm not too far from weatherford. I have tools and parts.

same to ya!!!!!!

01-04-2009, 10:24 PM	#1
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	my new project i'm getting close to being able to drive and use my latest truck build. i built this mainly because i have a new work truck (furd)i drive almost every where, but i'm not allowed to pull trailers with it, etc. and because i sold my '97 gmc z-71 because it sat for months at a time. i needed a tow pig and something i could use and not scratch my '67 up. it started life as a '70 3/4 ton,sb,t-400,a/c,pb,ps. i purchased it from the 2nd owner,he purchased in '72. i moved the body over to a '72 gmc 1/2 ton lwb leaf spring frame. to power it is a '98carb'ed vortec 350,t-400,3.08 12 bolt w/factory posi..i installed a blazer tank and '05 chevy seats. the cab has a lil' more rust than i would like but it will suit my purpose just fine.should have everthing done and driving it by the end of the month. rusty Attached Images

01-04-2009, 10:26 PM	#2
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: my new project more pics Attached Images

01-04-2009, 10:34 PM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: my new project Yep, that ought to get it done and save the stepper too. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-04-2009, 10:28 PM	#4
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: my new project even more pics, because i know you like them Attached Images

01-04-2009, 10:30 PM	#5
1966gmc Why does it taste purple? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge Md Posts: 621	Re: my new project Me likey. Nice pics

01-05-2009, 02:30 AM	#6
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: my new project Lookin good! Decatur swapmeet is just around the corner. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

01-06-2009, 10:34 PM	#7
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: my new project Cool rig. Just curious, though...If you are building a rig to pull trailers, why did you swap from the 3/4 ton gear to 1/2 ton? My current "puller", 93 GMC 3/4 ton I bought with a blown motor for $800, swapped in a "free" (after I parted the wrecked GMC truck it came out of) 97 Vortec 350, still TBI, LT4 cam, Crane roller rockers, Comp Beehive Springs, new ram clutch/ TO bearing press. plate from EBAY for $75, NV4500 5 speed, 14 bolt full floater 4.10 posi out of green truck in picture is below, along with its eventual replacement, the 72 GMC Super Custom 3/4 ton 4x4 which will eventually get a 355/ TH350. I already scrounged two good OEM fenders, grille and radiator support! Who am I kidding. I will probably keep them both! I have a "thing" for GMC's. They are "PROFESSIONAL GRADE", you know! Attached Images Last edited by WIDESIDE72; 01-06-2009 at 10:37 PM.

01-07-2009, 09:07 PM	#8
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: my new project [QUOTE=WIDESIDE72;3070918]Cool rig. Just curious, though...If you are building a rig to pull trailers, why did you swap from the 3/4 ton gear to 1/2 ton? i'm not pulling houses. the 1/2 ton z-71 i sold so i could build this one pulled plenty good. the heaviest load i pull is a full size truck and 3-4k lbs of scrap iron on a 16-18' trailer.i've had my share of 1 & 3/4 tons, diesels,bbc, 4.10 gears,4 speeds, and the like. you had really be needing to pull alot and often to justify putting fuel in and wear and tear on them. and this way i can allways upgrade the motor and gears if i really need to.... thanks for the comments......... rusty

01-06-2009, 11:01 PM	#9
mycool72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 309	Re: my new project When is the Decatur swap meet? Sorry for the threadjack Last edited by mycool72; 01-06-2009 at 11:01 PM.

01-07-2009, 08:57 AM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: my new project Great looking project! __________________ -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)

01-07-2009, 09:55 AM	#11
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: my new project Decatur is usually in Feb right? This is one reason I have never gone....wayyyy too cold up there for me! __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

01-07-2009, 05:11 PM	#13
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: my new project Good looking truck. __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!

01-07-2009, 05:38 PM	#14
primered_junk ASE master tech/machinist Join Date: May 2008 Location: Blue Mound Texas Posts: 303	Re: my new project Looks fantastic. If you ever need anything, I'm not too far from weatherford. I have tools and parts. __________________ "I sit here and I pray in my broken down Chevrolet....."



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