Phoenix The Rusty Crusty '72 GMC 4x4

[Deer_hunter_088]

So, while doing spitfire, my 69 k10, my buddy who was helping me fell in love with old trucks. he tried buying mine to which i denied him. So, on a parts run for mine we found the truck he loved. A 1972 GMC k10 4spd, V8 truck. the truck is so factory it hurts, minus a faded yellow paint job that covers the factory green paint. We bought it for more than we sould have paid we later found out, but none the less we are saving it, because we got it running!!!
Never messed with a four eye before but it should be fun!!! Also going to be showing him this site!

When we first saw it
More pics of her.

[Deer_hunter_088]

The interior had SO MUCH FOAM in it, all from the seat.



The engine and wiring is clean though, she cranks freely.

[Deer_hunter_088]

Getting ready to load her up on the trailer.



All loaded up about 20 minutes into the trip home when we decided to stop for some burgers, two cops pulled up and chatted about the truck, apparently they recognized it as a local truck, saying an old farmer wo passed away owned it. with the strange things we found in the bed and under the seat i can say that it was a farmer, like 15 pairs of boots in the bed.

[Deer_hunter_088]

I say we need a new bed. lol

[72 k15]

Cool looking truck,for sure needs a new bed how is the cab? Pretty cool find v8 4spd 4x4. What is that attached to the bumper in the middle of the grill?

[flashed]

That would be a spare tire rack . Hope you left the critters that were living in the seat where you got the truck.

[Deer_hunter_088]

Originally Posted by 72 k15

Cool looking truck,for sure needs a new bed how is the cab? Pretty cool find v8 4spd 4x4. What is that attached to the bumper in the middle of the grill?

Lil rusty but fixable. That is a spare tire mount. We took it off.

[69cam]

That's a rare find for this part of the country! Very few true 67-72 K models around here.

[Deer_hunter_088]

Originally Posted by 69cam

That's a rare find for this part of the country! Very few true 67-72 K models around here.

Hey a local guy, we may need to steal you soon, when its time to remove the bed. You wouldnt happen to have any leads to a parts truck round there for cheap?

[69cam]

Looking for one myself! Most around here have been snagged up or crushed. I will certainly let you know if I find something close. Going to send you you a p.m. with my number In the morning.

[Deer_hunter_088]

Originally Posted by 69cam

Looking for one myself! Most around here have been snagged up or crushed. I will certainly let you know if I find something close. Going to send you you a p.m. with my number In the morning.

I know of a few of em. so il keep my eye peeled. you didnt happen to have a 64 bel air did ya?

[Deer_hunter_088]

So guys she runs smoooooooooooottttttttttttttthhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh my buddy sent me a video of it running last night, gunna try getting a link to it.

[69cam]

Sweet! P.M. sent.

[lleff]

markman auto salvage in albion il have several 67-72 trucks, alot have been picked through but there is still some good stuff left

[Deer_hunter_088]

Originally Posted by lleff

markman auto salvage in albion il have several 67-72 trucks, alot have been picked through but there is still some good stuff left

shoot me a pm. And thanks bud.

[Deer_hunter_088]

Welp guys the bed is off lol

[Deer_hunter_088]

another picture of the bed being off


look at the bench seat we pulled outa this thing!!!!

[Deer_hunter_088]

look at her just sitting here by the other toys.

[Longhorn 69]

Can I PM you? I might have what you need
Greg

[Deer_hunter_088]

Originally Posted by Longhorn 69

Can I PM you? I might have what you need
Greg

Yes, pm me bud

[Deer_hunter_088]

So after a brief hiatus for school the truck now has a 4 inch lift, brand new brakes, and brand new 33s. She's not on her own weight yet t hough. Still have to put the exhaust on

[Deer_hunter_088]

So, the reason for a lift was a shattered front leaf spring. I have some more pictures coming!!


Old, Crusty exhaust that was falling apart. Wouldnt work for our use.

So, in with a shiny new exhaust that is a little bigger, and has a proper exhaust.


Most of the exhaust installed, with a sneak peek of what is to come!

[Deer_hunter_088]

She sits nice!!!! that lift kit with new tires really makes this truck sit right. while we had the front all apart we put new wheel bearings, a new drag link, new brakes front and rear and some other maintenance.



She sits tall, but not as tall as my k10 spitfire on 35s!

[Deer_hunter_088]

Sitting outside looking meaner than a sack of rocks gettin thrown at ya!

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Side shot of the truck, next weekend we hope to be able to put the bed on her and finish the rear end, then slap some plates on her and drive it.