1972 GMC Mis-Represented

[Mr Chevorlet]

Nice build and great work,

[Cash3481]

Originally Posted by thelonerife

Kickin it bro.

Chuck,
Your daily posts have got me to at least touch something and keep moving forward every day on something. I bought 5 trucks last week and just about have them all home. As of today I have 4 trucks total at the house and another 3 to still drag home.

Originally Posted by Mr Chevorlet

Nice build and great work,

Thank you sir. I want it to roll even if its not under its own power by the weekend.

Mike

[sduckworth13]

Chassis is looking great Mike!

[Cash3481]

Well... Didn't get the rear end rebuilt this week. But my new decision to touch the chassis every day is paying off. I decided to get it rolling no matter what. That meant to temporarily use a 6 lug rearend from the parts hoard and a set of 15x10s with 295s. Ill use them for a few weeks until I get the steering box and rearend posi loaded and ready.
I know it's not pretty but its progress none the less! Enjoy the pic!
Mike

[Cash3481]

While I was cleaning for a scrap load I decided to get organized better. I moved the hoard to a new spot that is less "visible from the driveway" and my beautiful wife's eyesight! I will be selling a bunch of stuff this summer but was pretty pleased with its new home! Here is the parts and the truck pics ill load next.
Enjoy the pic....

[Cash3481]

Here's a pic of a few trucks waiting for attention...
These will be for sale later but not on here, its a build thread. I just wanted to share so everyone doesn't think I'm just lazy!

[Cash3481]

And another...

[Cash3481]

Here's the last one here on my property and I have to pick up the last one I just bought from its current resting spot this week... at some point.

[Cash3481]

Well, Back on track again! Here is some work I've been doing on the GMC.
Cant seem to stay away from more truck deals I find, more about them later.
Enjoy the pics.

[Cash3481]

Its nice to get some progress going again.
Here are some pics of the old BB chassis I did a few years ago. It drives like a dream so Its getting a new cab and sheet metal! The original cab will be back to its original home.
I'm hoping to get the cab switched over this weekend and get the 68 cab on the BB frame. Here are a few pics of it and the chassis. I found the noise I kept hearing occasionally on hard bumps. The cab mount on the pass side was just loose enough to squeak every now and then.
Enjoy the pics.

[Cash3481]

I have a couple wheel choices I narrowed it down to... Leaning towards the White set though. Also, here's a couple of other choices I have laying around. LOL

[Elliot949]

Looking good Mike... I may be taking the Chrome reverse off my truck and going with painted Steelies... Not sure yet...

[mcbassin]

Very nice progress. I bet it's distracting with all those side project trucks...Stay focused

[Cash3481]

Originally Posted by Elliot949

Looking good Mike... I may be taking the Chrome reverse off my truck and going with painted Steelies... Not sure yet...

Those Chrome rims are cool I think I may know someone interested if you sell them.

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice progress. I bet it's distracting with all those side project trucks...Stay focused

Thanks Mike,
I keep draggin'em home for some reason (Wifes not impressed). Ive been doing alot of small stuff on my trucks thats not worth mentioning. 4X4s are finding their way to me like a cartoon character to food (Im floating towards them)! Only have 1 at this time but 2-3 are in my sights for a good deal.
I need to do some wholesale liquidation this month so someone can have a winter project. Ill get some additional progress and pics this week.
Mike

[Cash3481]

Well, Thanks to a friend (SAM) with a couple lifts I got the body off the BB chassis last night. Its a lot of work but i did remember to take a picture of the motor running before removal, just incase this truck build gets out of hand like the other 2.
Today, after work... Ill get the Medium Bronze Cab and front end sat down on the rebuilt chassis as well as get the other completed cab onto the BB chassis.

I think its a good time to admit I have an addiction to SWB trucks.

I cant seem to sell'em after I get 'em. Ill have a cool picture this weeekend to load if I can get another hard day of work into them collectively.

Wish me luck and if someone needs a good start on a completed truck hit me up! Im not making friends at my house with now three trucks taking up every bay at the house! LOL Did I mention I need a building?
Enjoy the pics...

[Cash3481]

From here on out I am numbering these 3 trucks for reference and those following along (not that many people are). LOL

Here is the breakdown and ill post this on the first page too.

Truck 1: Medium Bronze 72 GMC
Truck 2: Green 68 Chevy
Truck 3: Huggar Orange 71

Ill be able to show what will look like 3 individual trucks tomorrow or late tonight.
If your following along, I appreciate comments or criticism.

Im retired from the military so Im used to verbal beatings, plus Im married to a retired military member.

Mike

[Ol Blue K20]

Mike, I've been watching.....silently but watching

[Hardesty454]

You live I'm my dreamland surrounded by all those trucks... Send me a spare short wide bed if ya got one! Lookin good on the Ol gmc btw!

[Cash3481]

Truck 3 Weekend update!
Truck 3 got the floor inside lined and ready for interior mockup.
Suspension is all together but I found the front cross member had a small dent from being towed at some point so I removed it and am detailing the new cross member to replace it along with the sway bar since I had the parts for that too.
Also spent some time sorting and started to separate pieces for each truck.

I think I have a lot of work to get done. Seat mockup this week and Ill start wiring the dash and get the interior going towards something that may look like a running truck should! LOL

[Cash3481]

Truck 1 update for the weekend!
Got the Cab and front clip on and sitting in the general vicinity of where it will live. LOL
Lots to still do but if you look you'll see the stainless cap I tried on for giggles.
Enjoy the pics and thanks for following along this insane trip with me!

Mike

[Cash3481]

Truck 2 weekend update!
Now that the BB chassis has no cab this one will fit nicely on it and give me chance to make a few dollars. This truck will catch the other 2 quickly as the motor is ready and was driven into the shop Friday to pull the gold cab off of it. I also will have a Stepper bed I'm adding to this frame. I should have it by Friday for a good weekend update this weekend.
Enjoy the pics and thanks for following and sharing with my journey!
Mike

[Elliot949]

Mike you are making GREAT progress... I really wish I could afford to have 2 of these trucks rolling I would take #2 off your hands but my 67 is breaking the bank...

[Cash3481]

Originally Posted by Elliot949

Mike you are making GREAT progress... I really wish I could afford to have 2 of these trucks rolling I would take #2 off your hands but my 67 is breaking the bank...

Dan,
Your truck will be worth more than all three of these!
I should have you spray one of these so I can sell it. Then I can get my building rolling.
I checked your build yesterday and Chris is getting more done all the time.
I'll check my wheel tubs to see if I have a worthy set for you.

Mike

[Elliot949]

I would appreciate that... Thanks Mike... I don't mind doing a little straightening but man these are so far off that I almost will have to completely Remake them... If in buying parts for these trucks and the part says Counterparts, run the other way as fast as you can... LOL

[mcbassin]

Wow brother! you have your hands full! I'm thinking you must be a better multitasker than me
Cool to see all that progress.