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05-30-2011, 12:04 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PNW (Washington)
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New kid on the block, 72 Sierra Grande.
Hey guys! New kid here, I just got this 72 GMC for my birthday the other day. I've been lookin on local craigslist for quite a few months now, trying to find that "right" truck. I knew I wanted a 67-72, didn't really care as long as it was in those years. Well, I had a 77 (still do), so that was a minor set back as far as $$$. Well, finally came across this truck, the owner wanted 2200, and the pictures on the ad made the truck look pristine. My dad went an looked at it with his buddy who knows a lot more than either of us, and he came home tellin me it wasn't that great, had a few problems, paint was rattle canned, blah blah blah. I was pretty bummed, I'd thought this was the one. Little be-knownst to me, he'd bought it. Sure did surprise me Saturday when we got to dinner and this beautiful 72 was sittin there. The paint is in fact rattle canned, but won't be for to long hopefully. They at least did a good job. Supposedly just over 100k original miles! 350 small block, starts right up an sounds terrific! Runs real well, has power steering/power disc brakes. Barely any rust issues. There's some surface rust in the bed, but it's not bad at all.
  Currently, i'm cleaning the gauge cluster up,re painting the needles, and touchin up the colors. And we're replacing u joints/ carriage bearing. and possibly the drive line. (more than likely). It's a great start to a project truck. |
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05-30-2011, 12:13 PM
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The Niner
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Broad Brook, CT
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Re: New kid on the block, 72 Sierra Grande.
Cool story. I bet you were surprised! Congrats!
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"A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/ |
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05-30-2011, 12:16 PM
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~Rest In Peace~
Join Date: May 2005
Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL
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Re: New kid on the block, 72 Sierra Grande.
i like those wheel with knock off happy birthday enjoy the truck
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is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex |
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05-30-2011, 01:41 PM
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Registered User
 Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Valencia, CA
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Re: New kid on the block, 72 Sierra Grande.
Good deal, Welcome!
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05-30-2011, 02:39 PM
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Petroleum User
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: San Diego, California
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Re: New kid on the block, 72 Sierra Grande.
Great story, happy birthday. You got the big mirrors on that one
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 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto |
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05-30-2011, 03:06 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PNW (Washington)
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Re: New kid on the block, 72 Sierra Grande.
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I'm probably gonna buy sport mirrors later on down the road though. |
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05-30-2011, 03:46 PM
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VA72C10
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Midlothian, VA
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Re: New kid on the block, 72 Sierra Grande.
Cool truck! Looks pretty solid!
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Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. 
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05-30-2011, 03:57 PM
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Location: PNW (Washington)
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Re: New kid on the block, 72 Sierra Grande.
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 The body's just about perfectly straight as well! |
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05-30-2011, 04:02 PM
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Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: New Madison, Ohio
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Re: New kid on the block, 72 Sierra Grande.
 and  from Ohio. Looks like the beginning of a new love affair.  Oh yes...sweet looking truck
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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! Last edited by 70cst; 05-30-2011 at 04:02 PM. |
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05-30-2011, 04:12 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PNW (Washington)
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Re: New kid on the block, 72 Sierra Grande.
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