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04-07-2014, 09:31 PM
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New here 72 GMC C2500
Hello! We are new here and new to these trucks.
The wifey and I just picked up a 72 GMC C2500, we purchased it as a weekend driver/fishing truck. She runs strong but needs some rust repair. We were wondering if there are any common problem areas with these trucks? We are also looking into the 5 lug swap, headers, and some other upgrades. I know nothing about these trucks so any tips/advice/info and where to buy parts would be greatly appreciated. We are going to address the rust first and go from there. Here are some pictures of her currently.     This is my other baby. 
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04-07-2014, 10:52 PM
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Re: New here 72 GMC C2500
What are all those switches for ? Looks like an airplane cockpit and that tach ?
Nice sub |
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04-08-2014, 01:17 AM
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Re: New here 72 GMC C2500
"What are all those switches for ? Looks like an airplane cockpit and that tach ?"
Yeah no idea, the only switch I have used was for the pump between the tanks. There are switches labeled Aux and BSR. It also has a kill switch. The "SR" tach wasn't from the previous owner seems something that would have been added in the 70's-80's. The sub will stay until we fix the exhaust... too loud. |
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04-07-2014, 11:17 PM
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Re: New here 72 GMC C2500
Looks like a nice find! Clean inside for sure
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04-07-2014, 11:25 PM
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Re: New here 72 GMC C2500
Welcome to the forum. C'mon in and look around. You're among friends.
Learn to use the search box at the top of every page and you should be able to find answers to many of your questions. By the way, nice looking ride you have there.
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04-07-2014, 11:41 PM
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Re: New here 72 GMC C2500
Hey 72GMC25 ...
 to the forums and  from Ohio on one  ride.Rust... upper inside windshield. Rocker panels are two common areas.
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04-08-2014, 12:09 AM
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Re: New here 72 GMC C2500
Right front fender rust too from battery box
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04-08-2014, 01:23 AM
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Re: New here 72 GMC C2500
Hi and welcome to the forum! Great looking project. Do as others have mentioned as far as looking for problem areas. The areas that I will mention are usually pretty obvious, but check the following areas for rust:
rockers cab supports (front of rockers) along the top of the firewall inner kick panels floor boards near rockers and kick panels rear cab corners inner cab roof along top of windshield area
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04-08-2014, 01:25 AM
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Re: New here 72 GMC C2500
Thank you all for the friendly invite. Yes, definitely have the rust on the rocker panels, already bought replacements panels. I am sure the search feature will be my best friend here.
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