My 72 gmc build

[1972GMCsierra4x4]

Picked up a pair of toolboxes from a friend the other day for $120! They're made from 1/8th inch tread plate and weigh 40lbs a piece

[Bladeboy1998]

Those will look great! Can't wait to see them on.

[1972GMCsierra4x4]

Thi thing is definitely a never ending project. Here in a little bit the transmission and t-case is going to be out so I can replace my clutch. Pretty sure it's just my throw out bearing, but after all this work I may as well do it all!

[Bladeboy1998]

Dude that blows! Hope you get it fixed ans back on the road fast! And do some burnouts ��

[1972GMCsierra4x4]

I now have a new clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing and return spring. The old return spring broke/disappeared and caused the throw out beating to ride on the pressure plate the entire time, thus causing the source of the grinding

[1972GMCsierra4x4]

I am officially done shopping at LMC! When I bought all my front end parts, not only did they sell me the wrong axle shaft u-joints, but they also gave me the wrong lower ball joints! The worst part about it is I didn't realize the ball joints were wrong until today when I went to adjust my clutch linkage

[Bladeboy1998]

Sounds like zero fun, lol. Did you get those toolboxes mounted?

[1972GMCsierra4x4]

As it turned out, I did have the right ball joints. The way they were made caused it to look like they were sitting up too high in the knuckle. The plastic grease boot made it look like the metal lip that sits in the knuckle was way above where it needed to be. I guess this is why you don't check stuff when deprived of sleep

[1972GMCsierra4x4]

And I don't know why those pictures posted on my last reply...

[1972GMCsierra4x4]

Sometimes I hate technology...

[Bladeboy1998]

You and me both brother! Om not much older than you, but in the same boat!

Glad the ball joints work!

Ps: we need pics! Lol

[1972GMCsierra4x4]

When I started this project, my goal was to have a brand new truck without paying the price of one. I guess that's not going to happen

The new clutch works great; the old girl shifts like a dream not. But, when I took it in to have the front end aligned I found out I needed a new steering box. Go figure...

[DarkFlounder]

Originally Posted by 1972GMCsierra4x4

But lo and behold, when I went to leave the house this morning, my wipers wouldn't work. They're stuck in the down position. The fuse is good, so my next guess is the switch. Would the switches just quit out of the blue on these old trucks?

Had this exact thing happen on my 72 K2500. Have you found the cause yet?

[1972GMCsierra4x4]

I'm pretty sure my switch is just a little worn, because I jiggled it a little and they worked again. Go figure

[1972GMCsierra4x4]

Today I'm getting the old girl back from the steering ms brake shop after having an alignment and rear brake job done. The back axle is apparently a crossbreed SOB. They had to pull numbers off the old break shoes to get them, the wheel cylinders were for a 3/4 ton FORD and the hardware was all GM!!! I've never heard of something this crazy!!!

[1972GMCsierra4x4]

Finally got my toolboxes mounted. Here's a pretty good side shot to show how they look

[Bladeboy1998]

Those look awesome! Needs a coat of paint and it will look even better! I love the truck man

[1972GMCsierra4x4]

Thanks! All I have left to do is paint those boxes and finish my interior, then it'll be ready to take me back and forth to college

[Bladeboy1998]

You will be the man driving that to school, it sure is a head turner.

Need the wheels painted too, that would really set it off!

[1972GMCsierra4x4]

That's going to have to wait. I'm hurrying to finish he necessities before I move as it is

[Bladeboy1998]

I hear ya man.

[1972GMCsierra4x4]

Hey all, I know it's been awhile. I've been driving the old girl every day for a couple months now and am happy to say things are great. Two weeks ago I took it 2 1/2 hours to college and the only complaint I have is it is LOUD at 80 mph; so loud you consider wearing ear plugs. The tires I have howl like old bias plies that you used to be able to buy at feed stores. Other than that I don't have any complaints
I am wishing now that I had installed 3.73 gears instead of the original 4:10s. Even with the
ranger it still winds up pretty high on the interstate. The next time I buy tires I'm going to a 33x9.50 instead of my 31x10.50s I have now. I did the math and it will be pretty close to a 3.73 rear end. Plus, with a narrower size, it may help increase MPGs a little

[1972GMCsierra4x4]

Here's from when I had it hooked to the stock trailer so I could haul my 4-H steers and show gear to the fair