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**Dieselwrencher** · 04-06-2021, 10:15 AM

Jason, thanks for that. I also feel the 19gal isn't much. That is what my Boyd tank is. This burb will be going on some long trips so I might as well go bigger on capacity. $163 is a good price too!

shearjs · 04-07-2021, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Jason, thanks for that. I also feel the 19gal isn't much. That is what my Boyd tank is. This burb will be going on some long trips so I might as well go bigger on capacity. $163 is a good price too!

I'm happy with the way it worked out. For the $, I feel like this was the best path to take for my project. I'll be happier when I know I have plenty of fuel pressure and get to hear this ol girl run again. It's been sitting around for far too long.

shearjs · 09-09-2025, 03:21 PM

Bringing this thread back from the dead… lots of progress, some changes, some setbacks, and still some challenges ahead. More to follow...

CG · 09-09-2025, 05:59 PM

I just looked back and you started this thread 8 years ago and had pics of your little kiddos. Are they still in to the Family Hauler?

**LockDoc** · 09-09-2025, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by shearjs

Bringing this thread back from the dead… lots of progress, some changes, some setbacks, and still some challenges ahead. More to follow...

Glad to see you back at it.

shearjs · 09-09-2025, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I just looked back and you started this thread 8 years ago and had pics of your little kiddos. Are they still in to the Family Hauler?

They love the burb and ask to take it whenever we’re going out together! My plan from 8 years ago worked out!

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Glad to see you back at it.

Glad to be back!

shearjs · 09-11-2025, 04:38 PM

Bringing it up to speed. After the fuel tank install, I bought a box of 90s and some straights and worked up an exhaust system. It’s changed a little along the way but this is how it started.

shearjs · 09-11-2025, 04:43 PM

Followed that with a Retrosound stereo and new kick panels, some 6x9 boxes under the middle seat, and a powered 10” sub under the newly lowered front seat. Also put in the vintage air to try to cool this bus down a bit.

**LockDoc** · 09-13-2025, 01:53 PM

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Good progress. I need to get my stereo finished up....

CG · 09-26-2025, 03:31 PM

Are the seats no longer adjustable with the lowering mounts?

shearjs · 11-24-2025, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Are the seats no longer adjustable with the lowering mounts?

I apologize for the delay in response. You are correct, the seat is no longer adjustable with the new lowering brackets.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-29-2025, 12:28 PM

Very nice. How long have you had that stereo? I'm curious how long they last for. The boss I put in my truck sure didn't live long enough.

shearjs · 11-29-2025, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice. How long have you had that stereo? I'm curious how long they last for. The boss I put in my truck sure didn't live long enough.

It’s probably 3 years old at this point. It still sounds great, but it hasn’t seen a whole lot of road time in the last 3 years. I’ve been struggling with a highway speed vibration/shimmy that I haven’t been able to diagnose, so the burb has been limited to trips around town and hasn’t seen the highway yet.

04-06-2021, 10:15 AM	#151
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,171	Re: Project: '72 Family Hauler Jason, thanks for that. I also feel the 19gal isn't much. That is what my Boyd tank is. This burb will be going on some long trips so I might as well go bigger on capacity. $163 is a good price too! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-09-2025, 03:21 PM	#153
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 707	Re: Project: '72 Family Hauler Bringing this thread back from the dead… lots of progress, some changes, some setbacks, and still some challenges ahead. More to follow... Attached Images __________________ -Jason '72 Family Hauler Rufus' Restoration - 70 GMC, LS swap - SOLD Last edited by shearjs; 09-09-2025 at 04:11 PM.

09-09-2025, 05:59 PM	#154
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,571	Re: Project: '72 Family Hauler I just looked back and you started this thread 8 years ago and had pics of your little kiddos. Are they still in to the Family Hauler? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

09-11-2025, 04:38 PM	#157
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 707	Re: Project: '72 Family Hauler Bringing it up to speed. After the fuel tank install, I bought a box of 90s and some straights and worked up an exhaust system. It’s changed a little along the way but this is how it started. Attached Images __________________ -Jason '72 Family Hauler Rufus' Restoration - 70 GMC, LS swap - SOLD

09-11-2025, 04:43 PM	#158
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 707	Re: Project: '72 Family Hauler Followed that with a Retrosound stereo and new kick panels, some 6x9 boxes under the middle seat, and a powered 10” sub under the newly lowered front seat. Also put in the vintage air to try to cool this bus down a bit. Attached Images __________________ -Jason '72 Family Hauler Rufus' Restoration - 70 GMC, LS swap - SOLD

09-13-2025, 01:53 PM	#159
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,743	Re: Project: '72 Family Hauler - Good progress. I need to get my stereo finished up.... __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-26-2025, 03:31 PM	#160
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,571	Re: Project: '72 Family Hauler Are the seats no longer adjustable with the lowering mounts? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

11-29-2025, 12:28 PM	#162
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,171	Re: Project: '72 Family Hauler Very nice. How long have you had that stereo? I'm curious how long they last for. The boss I put in my truck sure didn't live long enough. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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