Keller MAC 72 Rebuild - Hope you enjoy! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

KellerMAC · 01-30-2011, 11:16 PM

Rebuilt this 72 from frame-off to what it is now. We did some unique things to this restro-mod. We removed the gas tank and replaced it with a 69 Camaro fuel tank. We took the original fuel tank and made a speaker box out of it - we added baffles and 4 speakers and sub-woofer and covered it with outdoor carpet - it bolted up perfectly. We filled in the stake holes for a smoother look.

We rebuilt the original 350 engine and added dual exhaust.

We welded in all the trim holes and elected to keep it very clean and no trim.

We still need a rear bumper and to Rhino the bed, but we are getting close.

Hope you approve of our efforts!

IHeartGroceries · 01-30-2011, 11:55 PM

Very nice rig! Approve? More like, two thumbs way up!
Hope I see that thing around. I pass through your neck of the woods regularly.

rsavage · 01-30-2011, 11:55 PM

Nice Job - very clean. Neat idea on the speaker box. Post some photos of it.

**jerry moss** · 01-30-2011, 11:57 PM

looks extremely nice, lots of hard work in that truck, congrats. two thumbs up from california.

Kidd-7 · 01-31-2011, 12:47 AM

Great looking truck. Will be interested to see the rear bumper, are you thinking chrome with a flip down plate?

KellerMAC · 01-31-2011, 10:12 PM

Thanks Everyone for the nice comments and words! This has been a labor of love - I used this rebuild as a vehicle to mentor young men in our church. It took over three years to get it to where it is today. If interested, I can post some before and during pics as well.

Yes Kidd, I am looking at putting a Chrome Bumper with a flip-down license plate - do you think that will look OK?

Does anyone have the same setup on the fuel tank and bumper? - I would love to hear from you and pick your brain.

Keller MAC

Zoomin · 01-31-2011, 10:16 PM

Great job and good works all rolled into one! Can't beat that combo with a stick.

Clever idea re-using the gas tank. It doesn't reverb?

**72 tigger** · 01-31-2011, 10:17 PM

You guys did a great job! Sounds like a good way to spend time with young guys- like your verse too!

**LockDoc** · 01-31-2011, 10:58 PM

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Great looking truck. I've got a '67 that is the same color.

Not to nit pick but I think your rear hood rubber seal is on upside down. Maybe it just looks that way...

LockDoc

KellerMAC · 01-31-2011, 11:40 PM

RSavage - here are some pics of the speaker box install - I will need to take a picture of the finished product, but here is us making it.

LockDoc - is the rear rubber seal really on upside down - We forgot how the old came off and took a chance on getting it right - Good Thing you saw that - Thanks

No Reverb at all! Sounds Great! We put the original AM Factory Radio in the dash and mounted a AM/FM CD Disc Radio in the Glove Box. I am going to install Kick Panels with speakers for the front sound - anyone have thoughts or suggestions on where the best panels are?

Thanks again for your positive comments - we really appreciate them!

**LockDoc** · 02-01-2011, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KellerMAC

LockDoc - is the rear rubber seal really on upside down - We forgot how the old came off and took a chance on getting it right - Good Thing you saw that - Thanks

Thanks again for your positive comments - we really appreciate them!

Here is a thread on it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394421

LockDoc

Kidd-7 · 02-01-2011, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KellerMAC

Yes Kidd, I am looking at putting a Chrome Bumper with a flip-down license plate - do you think that will look OK?

Keller MAC

I think the chrome will look great on there, I'm interested in where to get the chrome bumper with a cut out for the flip down plate.

01-30-2011, 11:16 PM	#1
KellerMAC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 143	Keller MAC 72 Rebuild - Hope you enjoy! Rebuilt this 72 from frame-off to what it is now. We did some unique things to this restro-mod. We removed the gas tank and replaced it with a 69 Camaro fuel tank. We took the original fuel tank and made a speaker box out of it - we added baffles and 4 speakers and sub-woofer and covered it with outdoor carpet - it bolted up perfectly. We filled in the stake holes for a smoother look. We rebuilt the original 350 engine and added dual exhaust. We welded in all the trim holes and elected to keep it very clean and no trim. We still need a rear bumper and to Rhino the bed, but we are getting close. Hope you approve of our efforts! Attached Images __________________ Texas - Don't Let The Size Scare You! Last edited by KellerMAC; 01-30-2011 at 11:48 PM.

01-30-2011, 11:55 PM	#2
IHeartGroceries Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: TX Posts: 65	Re: Keller MAC 72 Rebuild - Hope you enjoy! Very nice rig! Approve? More like, two thumbs way up! Hope I see that thing around. I pass through your neck of the woods regularly.

01-30-2011, 11:55 PM	#3
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Keller MAC 72 Rebuild - Hope you enjoy! Nice Job - very clean. Neat idea on the speaker box. Post some photos of it. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-30-2011, 11:57 PM	#4
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,915	Re: Keller MAC 72 Rebuild - Hope you enjoy! looks extremely nice, lots of hard work in that truck, congrats. two thumbs up from california. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

01-31-2011, 12:47 AM	#5
Kidd-7 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: RTP, NC Posts: 518	Re: Keller MAC 72 Rebuild - Hope you enjoy! Great looking truck. Will be interested to see the rear bumper, are you thinking chrome with a flip down plate?

01-31-2011, 10:12 PM	#6
KellerMAC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 143	Re: Keller MAC 72 Rebuild - Hope you enjoy! Thanks Everyone for the nice comments and words! This has been a labor of love - I used this rebuild as a vehicle to mentor young men in our church. It took over three years to get it to where it is today. If interested, I can post some before and during pics as well. Yes Kidd, I am looking at putting a Chrome Bumper with a flip-down license plate - do you think that will look OK? Does anyone have the same setup on the fuel tank and bumper? - I would love to hear from you and pick your brain. Keller MAC __________________ Texas - Don't Let The Size Scare You!

01-31-2011, 10:16 PM	#7
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Keller MAC 72 Rebuild - Hope you enjoy! Great job and good works all rolled into one! Can't beat that combo with a stick. Clever idea re-using the gas tank. It doesn't reverb? __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro Last edited by Zoomin; 01-31-2011 at 10:16 PM.

01-31-2011, 10:17 PM	#8
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,240	Re: Keller MAC 72 Rebuild - Hope you enjoy! You guys did a great job! Sounds like a good way to spend time with young guys- like your verse too!

01-31-2011, 10:58 PM	#9
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,648	Re: Keller MAC 72 Rebuild - Hope you enjoy! - Great looking truck. I've got a '67 that is the same color. Not to nit pick but I think your rear hood rubber seal is on upside down. Maybe it just looks that way... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 01-31-2011 at 10:59 PM.

01-31-2011, 11:40 PM	#10
KellerMAC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 143	Re: Keller MAC 72 Rebuild - Hope you enjoy! RSavage - here are some pics of the speaker box install - I will need to take a picture of the finished product, but here is us making it. LockDoc - is the rear rubber seal really on upside down - We forgot how the old came off and took a chance on getting it right - Good Thing you saw that - Thanks No Reverb at all! Sounds Great! We put the original AM Factory Radio in the dash and mounted a AM/FM CD Disc Radio in the Glove Box. I am going to install Kick Panels with speakers for the front sound - anyone have thoughts or suggestions on where the best panels are? Thanks again for your positive comments - we really appreciate them! Attached Images __________________ Texas - Don't Let The Size Scare You!

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