Polishing a turd...or Project It Just Needed a Clutch! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**CPNE** · 07-01-2008, 10:58 PM

As some of the old timers know, I've had a 72 GMC K2500 yard plow for years. It faithfully started and performed its chores when asked. Most of the time it sat, waiting for the next job, mostly untouched unless something broke down.

Well, the clutch went out in it lat February so I hauled it in the garage a couple months ago. One thing lead to another. Might as well do axles, suspension, and brakes. Might as well fix the cab. Heck I've always wanted to put that 292 in it. Well I have some spare 67 fenders and a 68 GMC nose. Guess I should paint it...

Anyway, here is how it had looked for years

**CPNE** · 07-01-2008, 11:01 PM

Here is the old 350 and new 292

**CPNE** · 07-01-2008, 11:12 PM

And then the bodywork commenced

**CPNE** · 07-01-2008, 11:15 PM

And finally a little color...oh and a new clutch too!

Bus Ted Knuckle · 07-01-2008, 11:44 PM

Looks great! I need to find a 3/4 or even a 1 ton myself.

67_C-30 · 07-01-2008, 11:45 PM

Looking good! How's progress on the bed coming?

teeitup · 07-01-2008, 11:47 PM

Looks GREAT Jeff!!!!!! You did GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thirdstreettito · 07-02-2008, 12:23 AM

Nice! But why not paint the 292 before putting it in?

CG · 07-02-2008, 12:29 AM

Wow, nice. I had no idea you were doing this. Did I miss a thread or two somewhere?

**CPNE** · 07-02-2008, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Nice! But why not paint the 292 before putting it in?

Its a function of time versus reward or gain = I'm lazy

My goal was to keep it a work truck so I did not go out of my way on the details. Mechanically its sound and it is all one color. Still has dents and dings, I don't want to be afraid to use it.

CG, no other threads, this has gone on only since May. As for the bed, I have an AZ bed that (you guessed it) has dents and dings, but is otherwise super solid. I'll have the nicest turd on the block.

72BlckButy · 07-02-2008, 08:15 AM

Whoa.... nice work!

That is like night and day!

big blue 72 · 07-02-2008, 08:23 AM

Kudos to you for keeping the old GMC in working order
May it serve you well for many more years.

acl · 07-02-2008, 09:16 AM

good thing it was only a clutch problem, think what it would have cost if it were something serious. you were lucky.

***Liz*** · 07-02-2008, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPNE

And finally a little color...oh and a new clutch too!

holy heck.. its almost a shock after seeing it in its natural beauty for so long

**clay68c10** · 07-02-2008, 09:59 AM

It's almost too nice to use. Looks great!

**Joesjunk** · 07-02-2008, 10:00 AM

Looking good!!!

**jerry moss** · 07-02-2008, 10:04 AM

are you still using it as aplow truck ? looks way to nice

BurnoutNova · 07-02-2008, 10:07 AM

that looks awesome! I wish i could turn mine around that fast

rstewart09 · 07-02-2008, 10:08 AM

My kind of build, not a show truck but sure looks good going down the street. You will not have to cry over a few dents and scratchs but will get as many good coments as the high dollar trucks.

19stepSide72 · 07-02-2008, 11:21 AM

thats a purdy turd!!

OrangeCrush1970 · 07-02-2008, 11:27 AM

WHOO!!! Love those GMC's! Lookin good

**Palf70Step** · 07-02-2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liz

holy heck.. its almost a shock after seeing it in its natural beauty for so long

Yeah, what Liz said. I knew your son made them look nice, I didn't know you had any in one color

It look great, very nice job. Looks almost too good to be your beast of burden.

Erl · 07-02-2008, 01:16 PM

Nice job CPNE. Keep going. Too bad you didn't put a V6 in there.

Erl

**CPNE** · 07-02-2008, 10:39 PM

Thanks. The pics make it look better than it really is. I just remounted the plow frame and hooked up the hydraulics, so yes, it still has that chore. But now I can take it to town without fear of someone getting lock jaw from being cut on rusty metal.

Erl, your truck is still one of my favorites. No 305 V6's to be had, but I did have a pair of 2500 V6 GMC fender badges I put on it, even though mine are in a row.

BurnoutNova · 07-03-2008, 09:23 AM

No offence, but why do you want a straight 6? Is it better for a plow truck? or does it just happen to be a good running motor, and your 350 wasnt?

I had a 76 nova with a 250 I6 one time, and it ran good, but the worst 350 Ive ever had was better than the I6 in that nova, lol.

07-01-2008, 10:58 PM	#1
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Polishing a turd...or Project It Just Needed a Clutch! As some of the old timers know, I've had a 72 GMC K2500 yard plow for years. It faithfully started and performed its chores when asked. Most of the time it sat, waiting for the next job, mostly untouched unless something broke down. Well, the clutch went out in it lat February so I hauled it in the garage a couple months ago. One thing lead to another. Might as well do axles, suspension, and brakes. Might as well fix the cab. Heck I've always wanted to put that 292 in it. Well I have some spare 67 fenders and a 68 GMC nose. Guess I should paint it... Anyway, here is how it had looked for years Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

07-01-2008, 11:01 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Re: Polishing a turd...or Project It Just Needed a Clutch! Here is the old 350 and new 292 Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

07-01-2008, 11:12 PM	#3
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Re: Polishing a turd...or Project It Just Needed a Clutch! And then the bodywork commenced Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

07-01-2008, 11:15 PM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Re: Polishing a turd...or Project It Just Needed a Clutch! And finally a little color...oh and a new clutch too! Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

07-01-2008, 11:44 PM	#5
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07-01-2008, 11:45 PM	#6
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07-01-2008, 11:47 PM	#7
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: Polishing a turd...or Project It Just Needed a Clutch! Looks GREAT Jeff!!!!!! You did GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

07-02-2008, 12:23 AM	#8
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Polishing a turd...or Project It Just Needed a Clutch! Nice! But why not paint the 292 before putting it in? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

07-02-2008, 12:29 AM	#9
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,989	Re: Polishing a turd...or Project It Just Needed a Clutch! Wow, nice. I had no idea you were doing this. Did I miss a thread or two somewhere?

07-02-2008, 08:15 AM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Polishing a turd...or Project It Just Needed a Clutch! Whoa.... nice work! That is like night and day! __________________ -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)

07-02-2008, 08:23 AM	#12
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Re: Polishing a turd...or Project It Just Needed a Clutch! Kudos to you for keeping the old GMC in working order May it serve you well for many more years. __________________ Broken Back Club 72 Club GMC Club Panel truck Club 6 cylinder Club Unfinished Projects Club Outdoor Sportsmens Club

07-02-2008, 09:16 AM	#13
acl Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Emporia, kansas Posts: 300	Re: Polishing a turd...or Project It Just Needed a Clutch! good thing it was only a clutch problem, think what it would have cost if it were something serious. you were lucky.

07-02-2008, 09:59 AM	#15
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07-02-2008, 10:00 AM	#16
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07-02-2008, 10:04 AM	#17
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07-02-2008, 10:07 AM	#18
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Polishing a turd...or Project It Just Needed a Clutch! that looks awesome! I wish i could turn mine around that fast

07-02-2008, 10:08 AM	#19
rstewart09 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Stockport, Ohio Posts: 157	Re: Polishing a turd...or Project It Just Needed a Clutch! My kind of build, not a show truck but sure looks good going down the street. You will not have to cry over a few dents and scratchs but will get as many good coments as the high dollar trucks. __________________ The start of a new toy 1967 GMC 3/4 ton

07-02-2008, 11:21 AM	#20
19stepSide72 wanna be 67 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 696	Re: Polishing a turd...or Project It Just Needed a Clutch! thats a purdy turd!!

07-02-2008, 11:27 AM	#21
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: Polishing a turd...or Project It Just Needed a Clutch! WHOO!!! Love those GMC's! Lookin good __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

07-02-2008, 01:16 PM	#23
Erl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 555	Re: Polishing a turd...or Project It Just Needed a Clutch! Nice job CPNE. Keep going. Too bad you didn't put a V6 in there. Erl __________________ 1968 GMC 305 V6 3/4 4x4 Stepside 06 Corvette Daily Driver Dallas TX

07-02-2008, 10:39 PM	#24
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Re: Polishing a turd...or Project It Just Needed a Clutch! Thanks. The pics make it look better than it really is. I just remounted the plow frame and hooked up the hydraulics, so yes, it still has that chore. But now I can take it to town without fear of someone getting lock jaw from being cut on rusty metal. Erl, your truck is still one of my favorites. No 305 V6's to be had, but I did have a pair of 2500 V6 GMC fender badges I put on it, even though mine are in a row. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

07-03-2008, 09:23 AM	#25
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Polishing a turd...or Project It Just Needed a Clutch! No offence, but why do you want a straight 6? Is it better for a plow truck? or does it just happen to be a good running motor, and your 350 wasnt? I had a 76 nova with a 250 I6 one time, and it ran good, but the worst 350 Ive ever had was better than the I6 in that nova, lol.

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