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Cw72gmc · 02-23-2010, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by hicktownhotrodder

ha ha ha ha that'd be awesome! I still think its fun for a guy to drive by with subs that sound like they're gonna shake the car apart and lay on the throttle adn shut em up. Thats a real system there, 350 cubic inches of american power

amen

292farmer · 02-23-2010, 09:23 AM

i m a little short on cubic inches but the only mufflers that they list for my 292 are cherry bomb glasspacks at autozone so i should have no problem sound wise im just hoping it sounds decent.

Wideopenracing15 · 02-28-2010, 02:21 PM

They should sound good. My truck needs some new mufflers. It has glasspacks and I'm pretty sure they blew all the glass out of them lol. When you wind it up you can hear it crackle.

292farmer · 02-28-2010, 09:16 PM

lol im getting some headers soon im just hoping they'll work with stock intake. and i picked up a 1brl carb so im gonna run the part numbers and see if it will work for my truck and replace my crap filled monojet lol

292farmer · 03-02-2010, 11:42 AM

WHOO HOO!! got me some headers!!
thanks to board member shaky who sold me them.
imgoing to sand them today and maybe paint them either black or chevy orange havent decided yet, if u got an idea which let me know i want opinions, thanks

292farmer · 03-02-2010, 08:19 PM

i decided on chevy orange for now and....I FINISHED ALL THE WIRING!!

all my tailights reverse lights and everything is finally in order, all i need now is to finish my horn and fix/find another carb and the truck is back to daily driver duty!!! posted some pics of the installed taillites and the headers being sanded then painted. they look so sexy!

Shaky · 03-06-2010, 07:49 AM

Hey! They look too good now! I want 'em back!

292farmer · 03-06-2010, 10:28 AM

lol i was afraid of that....

cant wait to see them on!

Wideopenracing15 · 03-06-2010, 04:29 PM

Great job! Love the headers man I can't wait to see them on. When you do you should make a video so I can hear what they sound like!

292farmer · 03-07-2010, 09:22 AM

yeah if i can figure out how to get my computer to upload vids from my camera i definitely will, on a different note..F^&%$$%%$&%$!! i bought a new horn and did all the wiring and bolted it in and it didn't work!!! then because my truck loves me, it decided that it will crap out the turn signal switch, at least i believe that s whats wrong, as all lights work with hazards on but front directional doesn't work when right blinker turns on....grrr. and still have to rebuild washer pump motor.

292farmer · 03-07-2010, 06:06 PM

i didn't work on my truck today however i did buy a 1972 vw super beetle, im turning it in to a baja bug. felt id share with everyone, its complete, unfortunately my phone takes crappy pics so it looks worse then it is, its actually in great shape. that and it only cost 250$

i paid 150, my buddy the other 100.okay found a better pic and apic of what we want it to look like

Wideopenracing15 · 03-07-2010, 09:12 PM

Haha wow good to know I'm not the only one in the VWs. My dad has owned thousands of them

We just got rid of a bus a last year. He went to trade school to work on them and he still has random crap laying around. We have a dual port motor sitting under the workbench that hasn't moved in years. I plan on buying him one to fix up when I can get the money. Looks like you scored a good one! Hows the tub looK?

292farmer · 03-08-2010, 10:49 AM

actually really good the floor under the battery is gone, which is pretty common for bugs. but the front frame horn and the strut towers which are usually bad spots on super beetles look mint! my dads huge into them too!! my dad has a 69 bug and two 75's. he also has a bus, unknown year, full of parts, u cant open the doors with out parts falling out

hes already given me all the brake parts we need a clutch disc, spare tranny, and i can go thru thevan and garage to get what ever motor parts i need! so we besides a battery we might not spend another penny to get this running, im using adapters to mount some chevy 5 lug rims on the rear, havent decided on front tires yet, however as the fenders are in amazing shape im giving them to dad so we dont ruin them. ill take some more pictures of it today so u can see how nice it really is!

292farmer · 03-09-2010, 01:36 PM

wideopenracing15 here are some pics of that beetle, as u can see its in great shape already did front brakes, i was working on the interior, so the back seat is blocking most the interior shots. the last shot is the only rust/bad spot in the car, looks really bad but will be a relatively easy fix.

culp7 · 03-09-2010, 08:40 PM

cool lookin bug, i'm just about to buy a 1976 vw thing...

there are more vw lovers on here than i thought!

292farmer · 03-09-2010, 08:55 PM

seems brilliant minds think alike

i think the things look cool, about as simple and boxy as u can get yet still seem like someone put a lot of thought into their design, lol maybe just me. me and my buddy are trying to figure out how to turn this into a baja bug with out feeling bad as it is in such great shape. we think were gonna take off everything we can, then replace with homemade stuff so we can save the good usable parts without feeling bad.
i just like how its a 72' like my gmc

Wideopenracing15 · 03-09-2010, 11:04 PM

Great looking bug you got there! That should be a easy fix. They all rot there. That would be awesome if you could get away without spending much lol. I definitly want to see some updates of this too lol

292farmer · 03-10-2010, 08:14 AM

well hopefully i get time this week to work,on it but i have to save some for my buddies,as the plan was to make it a summer project with my buddies, however its in such good shape their ain't much to do. theirs three of us, so were thinking two were gonna strip it down to the bare pan and buildup from their, strengthening and rustproofing everything, i was thinking rhino lining the whole pan top and bottom

and the other one probably me will rebuild the motor, im thinking dual carb 044heads as my dads buddy has some, 87mm pistons to make 1641cc's a performance cam, and bosch 009 dizzy.

292farmer · 03-10-2010, 08:55 PM

pic of me loading it, and a pic of it on trailer, does anyone else think that hood rust spot looks like a peace sign kinda?

292farmer · 03-13-2010, 03:03 PM

well im waiting for my next paycheck so i can buy a new windshield washer pump, and...inspect it!! wooo wooo lol
also for those interested in my new project the "mini beast" vw bug the link for that build thread is http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/vie...449783#4449783
did quite alot on it today

Wideopenracing15 · 03-13-2010, 04:10 PM

I just assumed some hippie Put a peace sign on it

You should have saw the bus my dad had. Pink, had a big peace sign on the front, shag carpet and flowers!

292farmer · 03-13-2010, 05:57 PM

lol that sounds sweeet! where can i get me one!!

292farmer · 03-20-2010, 07:40 AM

put in a new starter, and fuel pump i like inline 6 fuel pumps a lot easier and faster to replace then my 350v8 fuel pump

had a horrible time finding one went to napa, sanels, car quest, bond auto, autozone, and none had it in stock so just ordered one through napa.

Shaky · 03-21-2010, 05:29 AM

Nice! Now it's time to swap in an HEI...

292farmer · 03-21-2010, 10:45 AM

yeah i need to find one thats cheap, also need a new carb as this ones really starting to piss the bed. hoping to do headers this week just trying to find out, when i have time...

02-23-2010, 09:23 AM	#77
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 i m a little short on cubic inches but the only mufflers that they list for my 292 are cherry bomb glasspacks at autozone so i should have no problem sound wise im just hoping it sounds decent.

02-28-2010, 02:21 PM	#78
Wideopenracing15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 299	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 They should sound good. My truck needs some new mufflers. It has glasspacks and I'm pretty sure they blew all the glass out of them lol. When you wind it up you can hear it crackle. __________________ 1969 C/20:

02-28-2010, 09:16 PM	#79
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 lol im getting some headers soon im just hoping they'll work with stock intake. and i picked up a 1brl carb so im gonna run the part numbers and see if it will work for my truck and replace my crap filled monojet lol

03-02-2010, 11:42 AM	#80
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 WHOO HOO!! got me some headers!! thanks to board member shaky who sold me them. imgoing to sand them today and maybe paint them either black or chevy orange havent decided yet, if u got an idea which let me know i want opinions, thanks Attached Images

03-02-2010, 08:19 PM	#81
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 i decided on chevy orange for now and....I FINISHED ALL THE WIRING!! all my tailights reverse lights and everything is finally in order, all i need now is to finish my horn and fix/find another carb and the truck is back to daily driver duty!!! posted some pics of the installed taillites and the headers being sanded then painted. they look so sexy! Attached Images

03-06-2010, 07:49 AM	#82
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 Hey! They look too good now! I want 'em back! __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

03-06-2010, 10:28 AM	#83
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 lol i was afraid of that.... cant wait to see them on!

03-06-2010, 04:29 PM	#84
Wideopenracing15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 299	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 Great job! Love the headers man I can't wait to see them on. When you do you should make a video so I can hear what they sound like! __________________ 1969 C/20:

03-07-2010, 09:22 AM	#85
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 yeah if i can figure out how to get my computer to upload vids from my camera i definitely will, on a different note..F^&%$$%%$&%$!! i bought a new horn and did all the wiring and bolted it in and it didn't work!!! then because my truck loves me, it decided that it will crap out the turn signal switch, at least i believe that s whats wrong, as all lights work with hazards on but front directional doesn't work when right blinker turns on....grrr. and still have to rebuild washer pump motor.

03-07-2010, 06:06 PM	#86
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 i didn't work on my truck today however i did buy a 1972 vw super beetle, im turning it in to a baja bug. felt id share with everyone, its complete, unfortunately my phone takes crappy pics so it looks worse then it is, its actually in great shape. that and it only cost 250$ i paid 150, my buddy the other 100.okay found a better pic and apic of what we want it to look like Attached Images Last edited by 292farmer; 03-07-2010 at 06:11 PM. Reason: found better pic

03-07-2010, 09:12 PM	#87
Wideopenracing15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 299	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 Haha wow good to know I'm not the only one in the VWs. My dad has owned thousands of them We just got rid of a bus a last year. He went to trade school to work on them and he still has random crap laying around. We have a dual port motor sitting under the workbench that hasn't moved in years. I plan on buying him one to fix up when I can get the money. Looks like you scored a good one! Hows the tub looK? __________________ 1969 C/20: Last edited by Wideopenracing15; 03-07-2010 at 09:12 PM.

03-08-2010, 10:49 AM	#88
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 actually really good the floor under the battery is gone, which is pretty common for bugs. but the front frame horn and the strut towers which are usually bad spots on super beetles look mint! my dads huge into them too!! my dad has a 69 bug and two 75's. he also has a bus, unknown year, full of parts, u cant open the doors with out parts falling out hes already given me all the brake parts we need a clutch disc, spare tranny, and i can go thru thevan and garage to get what ever motor parts i need! so we besides a battery we might not spend another penny to get this running, im using adapters to mount some chevy 5 lug rims on the rear, havent decided on front tires yet, however as the fenders are in amazing shape im giving them to dad so we dont ruin them. ill take some more pictures of it today so u can see how nice it really is! Last edited by 292farmer; 03-08-2010 at 10:52 AM.

03-09-2010, 01:36 PM	#89
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 wideopenracing15 here are some pics of that beetle, as u can see its in great shape already did front brakes, i was working on the interior, so the back seat is blocking most the interior shots. the last shot is the only rust/bad spot in the car, looks really bad but will be a relatively easy fix. Attached Images

03-09-2010, 08:40 PM	#90
culp7 HickTown Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ANDOVER, Kansas Posts: 355	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 cool lookin bug, i'm just about to buy a 1976 vw thing... there are more vw lovers on here than i thought! __________________ 1993 Ford Mustang Vert w/ 2.3 1969 Chevy C/10 w/350 1968 Chevy C-20 w/250 1976 Dodge Aspen W/ 225 2000 Toyota Tundra w/4.7 1987 Dodge Ram D-100 w/360 255/70-15 ___________ (oo)══╬══(oo) ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾

03-09-2010, 08:55 PM	#91
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 seems brilliant minds think alike i think the things look cool, about as simple and boxy as u can get yet still seem like someone put a lot of thought into their design, lol maybe just me. me and my buddy are trying to figure out how to turn this into a baja bug with out feeling bad as it is in such great shape. we think were gonna take off everything we can, then replace with homemade stuff so we can save the good usable parts without feeling bad. i just like how its a 72' like my gmc



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03-09-2010, 11:04 PM	#92
Wideopenracing15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 299	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 Great looking bug you got there! That should be a easy fix. They all rot there. That would be awesome if you could get away without spending much lol. I definitly want to see some updates of this too lol __________________ 1969 C/20: Last edited by Wideopenracing15; 03-13-2010 at 04:07 PM.

03-10-2010, 08:14 AM	#93
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 well hopefully i get time this week to work,on it but i have to save some for my buddies,as the plan was to make it a summer project with my buddies, however its in such good shape their ain't much to do. theirs three of us, so were thinking two were gonna strip it down to the bare pan and buildup from their, strengthening and rustproofing everything, i was thinking rhino lining the whole pan top and bottom and the other one probably me will rebuild the motor, im thinking dual carb 044heads as my dads buddy has some, 87mm pistons to make 1641cc's a performance cam, and bosch 009 dizzy. Last edited by 292farmer; 03-10-2010 at 08:17 AM.

03-10-2010, 08:55 PM	#94
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 pic of me loading it, and a pic of it on trailer, does anyone else think that hood rust spot looks like a peace sign kinda? Attached Images

03-13-2010, 03:03 PM	#95
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 well im waiting for my next paycheck so i can buy a new windshield washer pump, and...inspect it!! wooo wooo lol also for those interested in my new project the "mini beast" vw bug the link for that build thread is http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/vie...449783#4449783 did quite alot on it today Last edited by 292farmer; 03-13-2010 at 03:04 PM.

03-13-2010, 04:10 PM	#96
Wideopenracing15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 299	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 I just assumed some hippie Put a peace sign on it You should have saw the bus my dad had. Pink, had a big peace sign on the front, shag carpet and flowers! __________________ 1969 C/20:

03-13-2010, 05:57 PM	#97
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 lol that sounds sweeet! where can i get me one!!

03-20-2010, 07:40 AM	#98
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 put in a new starter, and fuel pump i like inline 6 fuel pumps a lot easier and faster to replace then my 350v8 fuel pump had a horrible time finding one went to napa, sanels, car quest, bond auto, autozone, and none had it in stock so just ordered one through napa. Attached Images

03-21-2010, 05:29 AM	#99
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 Nice! Now it's time to swap in an HEI... __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

03-21-2010, 10:45 AM	#100
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 yeah i need to find one thats cheap, also need a new carb as this ones really starting to piss the bed. hoping to do headers this week just trying to find out, when i have time...

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