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hdflstf · 11-06-2007, 09:34 AM

Hope this is posted in the right place etc. I'll try some pictures later. I'll be sure to try searches first before asking a bunch of questions.
Drove about 400 miles with weather checked tires, leaking gas (just a little), no headlights, apparently no thermostat to the temp was all over the place, loose steering - what a fun trip

So for now Ol Blue has a new home.

bent · 11-06-2007, 10:10 AM

First of all welcome to the board I think you will like it here. It's a great place to learn all there is about ur truck and so fourth.

As far as youre truck I would check the bolts that hold the colum to the dash or if it is a tilt wheel then it is wore out and needs to be ither rebuilt or replaced ur call.

Leaking gas is easy a new hose or some teflon tape and ur usally good to go.

As far as the headlights are concerned thats a wire issue there should be a lil spot on the passenger side fender under hood that has a fuseable linked wire going to it as well as a few others. You might check that fuse and see if it is good if not then get the meter and start testin wires from the headlights all the way to the switch.

Hope this helped and again WELCOME

Spray-Bomb · 11-06-2007, 10:11 AM

to the board !!!

Reminds me of when I got my 67 GMC

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=252228

xshadow · 11-06-2007, 10:17 AM

welcome to the board..how about some pictures

retodd7711 · 11-06-2007, 11:00 AM

Welcome from Tennessee! I'd get taht steering checked quick. Could be something dangerous, could be simple. Post up some pics. Lots of good people and info here.

72cheyennesuper20 · 11-06-2007, 11:14 AM

Welcome from Portland Oregon. My truck died on its way home. 1 hour and some swearing and I had it fixed and to its new home.

bad_turbo · 11-06-2007, 04:53 PM

from socal. Pics are always welcomed here too.

70cstjr · 11-06-2007, 05:23 PM

welcome to the site..at least you made it home..when my father and i, drove his baby home the first time we stopped to get gas the starter went out...then we had to go back 2 weeks later, then we had to stop to get tires..but we eventually made it home..again welcome and take time to absorb everything in

hdflstf · 11-06-2007, 08:46 PM

Headlights fixed - it was the dimmer.
Brake lights fixed - it was the switch at the pedal.
Engine crossmember re-bolted with grade 8 hardware instead of the old stuff that was falling out.. Had my nephew turning wrenches to learn - his first time... Anyone know the torque value for the engine crossmember bolts?
Also had the nephew change the oil and filter.
Put a new thermostat in - wasn't one in there when I opened it up....

Here's a few pix for starters.

custom72c20 · 11-06-2007, 08:49 PM

nice truck.

1Ton · 11-06-2007, 08:50 PM

Nice truck. Welcome to the board from the Empire State.

Cyclone44 · 11-06-2007, 08:51 PM

to the board, Nice looking truck....George

tcb-1 · 11-06-2007, 08:58 PM

niiiice! yep, the first trip home is always interesting, but that's what it's all about. welcome aboard from Shawnee, KS!!!

I think if you kick the FJ to the curb, it will just fit in the garage! (you gotta keep the SSR in there though!)

**N2TRUX** · 11-06-2007, 09:00 PM

Welcome to the forum. Your truck looks killer. Can you send the nephew over when he;s done. I need a couple things done too...

67_C-30 · 11-06-2007, 09:02 PM

to the board! Great looking truck!

Jtrux · 11-06-2007, 09:04 PM

That is a really clean truck, I wasn't expecting that nice of a truck when you first posted the problems.

hdflstf · 11-06-2007, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcb-1

I think if you kick the FJ to the curb, it will just fit in the garage! (you gotta keep the SSR in there though!)

Yeah, and then the wife kicks me to the curb

hdflstf · 11-06-2007, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Welcome to the forum. Your truck looks killer. Can you send the nephew over when he;s done. I need a couple things done too...

Sure but he's a really slow worker.. One catch though. You need to take his Dad, it's a package deal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jtrux

That is a really clean truck, I wasn't expecting that nice of a truck when you first posted the problems.

It's 35 years old, so it has some issues. Tires are dry rotted so they are on the real soon list as is the cracked windshield and next weekend I drop (not literlly I hope) the transfer case to check out the supposedly cracked trans to transfer case adapter. I'll probably rebuild the transfer case while it's out and may do the trans at the same time. Also need to replace all the mounts. Oh well, step at a time.

Jtrux · 11-06-2007, 09:16 PM

Quote:

It's 35 years old, so it has some issues. Tires are dry rotted so they are on the real soon list as is the cracked windshield and next weekend I drop (not literlly I hope) the transfer case to check out the supposedly cracked trans to transfer case adapter. I'll probably rebuild the transfer case while it's out and may do the trans at the same time. Also need to replace all the mounts. Oh well, step at a time.

Honestly you really don't need to rebuild those transfercases. You have a NP 205. All you probably need are some new seals and a new bushing on the shifter and maybe bolt (mine was bent and made it hard to shift).

hdflstf · 11-06-2007, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jtrux

Honestly you really don't need to rebuild those transfercases. You have a NP 205. All you probably need are some new seals and a new bushing on the shifter and maybe bolt (mine was bent and made it hard to shift).

I'll keep that in mind. I need to get things cleaned up and apart so I see if there any issues. If it just needs new seals and such, that's all it'll get.

**special-K** · 11-07-2007, 07:13 AM

Welcome!!!From a fellow K/2500 owner.That`s a nice`72.I drove my `72GMC home about the same distance tossing the wheel like a boat from all the play.After my test drive I mentioned the play.He said,"You`ll get used to it".All these years I thought you were supposed to fix that stuff and now I learn all you have to do is get used to it.

earl87gta · 11-07-2007, 07:21 AM

to the board from East Tn. That is a nice GMC you have there.

pitt · 11-07-2007, 07:50 AM

very nice.... welcome to the board.. at least you found the little problems before they became big issues...

72BlckButy · 11-07-2007, 08:23 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Your truck is real slick. Looks great!

nu2-72 · 11-07-2007, 08:53 AM

http://www.raskcycle.com/techtip/webdoc14.html

Look here. Not all bolts are torqued by the location. Most can be torqued by the size and thread. If the bolt passes through and is nutted on the other side or goes into steel, use the chart. For engine specific bolts see the manufacturer specs.

Forgot to say welcome. Nice truck.

11-06-2007, 09:34 AM	#1
hdflstf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Desert Southwest Posts: 540	Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday Hope this is posted in the right place etc. I'll try some pictures later. I'll be sure to try searches first before asking a bunch of questions. Drove about 400 miles with weather checked tires, leaking gas (just a little), no headlights, apparently no thermostat to the temp was all over the place, loose steering - what a fun trip So for now Ol Blue has a new home.

11-06-2007, 10:10 AM	#2
bent The master of disaster Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warsaw Texas Posts: 249	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday First of all welcome to the board I think you will like it here. It's a great place to learn all there is about ur truck and so fourth. As far as youre truck I would check the bolts that hold the colum to the dash or if it is a tilt wheel then it is wore out and needs to be ither rebuilt or replaced ur call. Leaking gas is easy a new hose or some teflon tape and ur usally good to go. As far as the headlights are concerned thats a wire issue there should be a lil spot on the passenger side fender under hood that has a fuseable linked wire going to it as well as a few others. You might check that fuse and see if it is good if not then get the meter and start testin wires from the headlights all the way to the switch. Hope this helped and again WELCOME __________________ 1994 Chevy Project in the works Life is like a jar of japalino's what you do today will burn youre a$$ tomorrow!

11-06-2007, 10:11 AM	#3
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday to the board !!! Reminds me of when I got my 67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=252228 __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

11-06-2007, 10:17 AM	#4
xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday welcome to the board..how about some pictures

11-06-2007, 11:00 AM	#5
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday Welcome from Tennessee! I'd get taht steering checked quick. Could be something dangerous, could be simple. Post up some pics. Lots of good people and info here. __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

11-06-2007, 11:14 AM	#6
72cheyennesuper20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 414	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday Welcome from Portland Oregon. My truck died on its way home. 1 hour and some swearing and I had it fixed and to its new home.

11-06-2007, 04:53 PM	#7
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11-06-2007, 05:23 PM	#8
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday welcome to the site..at least you made it home..when my father and i, drove his baby home the first time we stopped to get gas the starter went out...then we had to go back 2 weeks later, then we had to stop to get tires..but we eventually made it home..again welcome and take time to absorb everything in __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER

11-06-2007, 08:46 PM	#9
hdflstf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Desert Southwest Posts: 540	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday Headlights fixed - it was the dimmer. Brake lights fixed - it was the switch at the pedal. Engine crossmember re-bolted with grade 8 hardware instead of the old stuff that was falling out.. Had my nephew turning wrenches to learn - his first time... Anyone know the torque value for the engine crossmember bolts? Also had the nephew change the oil and filter. Put a new thermostat in - wasn't one in there when I opened it up.... Here's a few pix for starters. Attached Images

11-06-2007, 08:49 PM	#10
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11-06-2007, 08:50 PM	#11
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11-06-2007, 08:51 PM	#12
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11-06-2007, 08:58 PM	#13
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday niiiice! yep, the first trip home is always interesting, but that's what it's all about. welcome aboard from Shawnee, KS!!! I think if you kick the FJ to the curb, it will just fit in the garage! (you gotta keep the SSR in there though!)

11-06-2007, 09:00 PM	#14
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday Welcome to the forum. Your truck looks killer. Can you send the nephew over when he;s done. I need a couple things done too... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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11-06-2007, 09:04 PM	#16
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday That is a really clean truck, I wasn't expecting that nice of a truck when you first posted the problems. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

11-07-2007, 07:13 AM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday Welcome!!!From a fellow K/2500 owner.That`s a nice`72.I drove my `72GMC home about the same distance tossing the wheel like a boat from all the play.After my test drive I mentioned the play.He said,"You`ll get used to it".All these years I thought you were supposed to fix that stuff and now I learn all you have to do is get used to it. __________________ "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 ~

11-07-2007, 07:21 AM	#22
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11-07-2007, 07:50 AM	#23
pitt 69 GMC of DOOM Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: herington, KS Posts: 62	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday very nice.... welcome to the board.. at least you found the little problems before they became big issues...

11-07-2007, 08:23 AM	#24
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11-07-2007, 08:53 AM	#25
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday http://www.raskcycle.com/techtip/webdoc14.html Look here. Not all bolts are torqued by the location. Most can be torqued by the size and thread. If the bolt passes through and is nutted on the other side or goes into steel, use the chart. For engine specific bolts see the manufacturer specs. Forgot to say welcome. Nice truck. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide Last edited by nu2-72; 11-07-2007 at 08:54 AM.

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