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nu2-72 · 10-23-2004, 07:36 AM

I can help a little here.
Joe told me that he did cut a donor truck for the lower piece and had a friend weld it in. And to see it now, you would never know. It is flawless. And it is black so you know it would show.
Another interesting point to Joes truck was the fact that the same cut was made ABOVE the back window. Only to the seam in the roof and then it was folded up like some kind of water seal. They actually folded it back down and put it in the original place and welded it in.
My memory may be off on some details and Joe can tell you all the facts with some cool pics. Joe, correct me here. If you ever get a chance to see this truck in person and see the before pics and the after product, you will be amazed.
Sorry to step in here Joe, but that truck made a lasting memory.

**uncle** · 10-23-2004, 08:12 AM

I bought a 1 ton with a small hump also. I think most of the big humps were either big blocks or granny 4 speeds, 1 ton or not. I've got some buckets, console, and factory tilt if you would consider selling it. Of course my buckets are not as nice.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-23-2004, 09:10 AM

Sweet score I restore that thing and find a holme's wrecker to put on the back,tow truck's seem to be the rage right now...

**Joesjunk** · 10-23-2004, 01:46 PM

Kevin said it just about right. I did use a doner cab back to weld in the hole. The cab on my truck was MINT so it was worth fixing the back. It wasn't too bad to fix. Here are some pics of it. I need to take some new pics of the truck done.

Also, Is your tranny for sure a 400?? Does it have an electric kick down with a switch that is mounted on the top of the gas pedal?? I just ask because I haddn't seen a 71-72 with a "factory" 400 tranny behind a small block???? But I do learn something new everyday!!

**JQ-72** · 10-23-2004, 10:46 PM

Joe,
Thanks for the pictures. There might be hope for this truck afterall. It is definitly a TH400. That's one of the first things I checked for. It has the electric kickdown switch on the gas pedal. I sold a 69 GMC earlier this year that had a 307 V8 with a factory TH400. It had the earlier style kickdown switch mounted on the side of the carburator so the TH400 was a factory installed option. I'll get some pictures of it later on.

Joshua

**Joesjunk** · 10-24-2004, 05:22 AM

Well, You learn something new everyday. I have seen 400 trannys behind 69 and older small blocks, but never on a 70-72. Good luck with your truck. When you take more pics, i would like to see the option sticker. I really like Dually's!!!!

**JQ-72** · 10-30-2004, 09:40 PM

I finally got some more pictures of the truck. First two are of the option decal and TH400 switch. I am still debating if the 24K showing on the odometer is actual miles. The body does not look much like it, but check out some of the other pictures. I took the buckets out and cleaned them and they are perfect! Also check out the original tires and the condition of the steering wheel and door panels. What do you guys think?

Joshua

**JQ-72** · 10-30-2004, 09:43 PM

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HOTFUN · 10-30-2004, 10:01 PM

I wouldn't doubt it in the least looking at the grain around the steering wheel and the armrest pad/panel. Double the fact that it was a 1 ton camper unit, 24k miles wouldn't surprice me in the least.
I will throw one more thing out on the turbo 400 small floor pan. My 67 GMC with 305 V6 had the factory turbo 400 with small pan. I would lay odds GM engineers used the bolt in high hump for heat concerns fron the exhaust manifolds and the automatic transmission under large loads.
Mark

*dtlilly* · 10-31-2004, 01:55 AM

Wow Joshua, you know how to find them. If you part it out, put me first in line for the aux battery box and wiring

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So, did you ever sell the truck that I got the bed from?

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-31-2004, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Beard

Could have been a flatbed or wrecker originally.

Any stick on the glove box door?

U CAN SEE THAT 5TH VIN DIGIT IS A 3, OR THE SECOND 3 IN THE SERIES
OF NUMBERS, IT WAS ORDERED AS A CAB/CHASSIS W/ NO BED FROM THE
FACTORY, OR SO I'VE BEEN TOLD BY ROD "THE MODERATOR" GURU.

chevy72402 · 10-31-2004, 02:40 PM

put me in line for the steering wheel if you part it!!! nice score

10-23-2004, 07:36 AM	#26
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	I can help a little here. Joe told me that he did cut a donor truck for the lower piece and had a friend weld it in. And to see it now, you would never know. It is flawless. And it is black so you know it would show. Another interesting point to Joes truck was the fact that the same cut was made ABOVE the back window. Only to the seam in the roof and then it was folded up like some kind of water seal. They actually folded it back down and put it in the original place and welded it in. My memory may be off on some details and Joe can tell you all the facts with some cool pics. Joe, correct me here. If you ever get a chance to see this truck in person and see the before pics and the after product, you will be amazed. Sorry to step in here Joe, but that truck made a lasting memory. __________________ 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

10-23-2004, 08:12 AM	#27
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	C-30 I bought a 1 ton with a small hump also. I think most of the big humps were either big blocks or granny 4 speeds, 1 ton or not. I've got some buckets, console, and factory tilt if you would consider selling it. Of course my buckets are not as nice.

10-23-2004, 09:10 AM	#28
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Sweet score I restore that thing and find a holme's wrecker to put on the back,tow truck's seem to be the rage right now... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-23-2004, 01:46 PM	#29
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Kevin said it just about right. I did use a doner cab back to weld in the hole. The cab on my truck was MINT so it was worth fixing the back. It wasn't too bad to fix. Here are some pics of it. I need to take some new pics of the truck done. Also, Is your tranny for sure a 400?? Does it have an electric kick down with a switch that is mounted on the top of the gas pedal?? I just ask because I haddn't seen a 71-72 with a "factory" 400 tranny behind a small block???? But I do learn something new everyday!! Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

10-24-2004, 05:22 AM	#31
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Well, You learn something new everyday. I have seen 400 trannys behind 69 and older small blocks, but never on a 70-72. Good luck with your truck. When you take more pics, i would like to see the option sticker. I really like Dually's!!!! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

10-23-2004, 10:46 PM	#30
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,625	Joe, Thanks for the pictures. There might be hope for this truck afterall. It is definitly a TH400. That's one of the first things I checked for. It has the electric kickdown switch on the gas pedal. I sold a 69 GMC earlier this year that had a 307 V8 with a factory TH400. It had the earlier style kickdown switch mounted on the side of the carburator so the TH400 was a factory installed option. I'll get some pictures of it later on. Joshua

10-30-2004, 09:40 PM	#32
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,625	I finally got some more pictures of the truck. First two are of the option decal and TH400 switch. I am still debating if the 24K showing on the odometer is actual miles. The body does not look much like it, but check out some of the other pictures. I took the buckets out and cleaned them and they are perfect! Also check out the original tires and the condition of the steering wheel and door panels. What do you guys think? Joshua Attached Images

10-30-2004, 09:43 PM	#33
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,625	more Attached Images

10-30-2004, 10:01 PM	#34
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	I wouldn't doubt it in the least looking at the grain around the steering wheel and the armrest pad/panel. Double the fact that it was a 1 ton camper unit, 24k miles wouldn't surprice me in the least. I will throw one more thing out on the turbo 400 small floor pan. My 67 GMC with 305 V6 had the factory turbo 400 with small pan. I would lay odds GM engineers used the bolt in high hump for heat concerns fron the exhaust manifolds and the automatic transmission under large loads. Mark __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

10-31-2004, 01:55 AM	#35
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Wow Joshua, you know how to find them. If you part it out, put me first in line for the aux battery box and wiring . So, did you ever sell the truck that I got the bed from?

10-31-2004, 02:40 PM	#37
chevy72402 FARMER/RANCHER Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: SD Posts: 597	put me in line for the steering wheel if you part it!!! nice score __________________ 1972 chevy super, long box, 402 big block (2,000 miles on rebuild) 2wd tach, tilt, tool box on bedside, a/c, sliding rear window, orange and white. 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd, tach, tilt, a/c, my first engine overhauling experience, Orange, with white top 2006 Gmc Sierra, XM, Z-71, dark blue, onstar, leather, rear entertainment (audio only) heated seats, (the wife loves that feature) upgraded tires immediately after purchase to Goodyear Wrangler AT/S (hate those rock throwers that come from the factory) BWC

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