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hdflstf · 11-07-2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Welcome!!!From a fellow K/2500 owner.That`s a nice`72.I drove my `72GMC home about the same distance tossing the wheel like a boat from all the play.After my test drive I mentioned the play.He said,"You`ll get used to it".All these years I thought you were supposed to fix that stuff and now I learn all you have to do is get used to it.

Cool, that'll save me a few $$

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Originally Posted by nu2-72

http://www.raskcycle.com/techtip/webdoc14.html

Look here. Not all bolts are torqued by the location. Most can be torqued by the size and thread. If the bolt passes through and is nutted on the other side or goes into steel, use the chart. For engine specific bolts see the manufacturer specs.

Forgot to say welcome. Nice truck.

Thanks for the website. Have the shop manual but the ones I need weren't listed..

toomanytoyz · 11-07-2007, 09:47 AM

From Indiana &

That is a Sharp Ride, Love that Blue.........

Rick

**Yukon Jack** · 11-07-2007, 12:23 PM

Great looking truck! Everyonce in a while I'll see a nice longbed like yours and think I should have left my stock bed on my truck - luckily I have my bed saved.

Welcome to the board!

1969K10 · 11-07-2007, 12:28 PM

Good looking truck!!! Sounds like you got a deal!
Anyway, check the water level in the radiator. I was low in a truck years ago, and the temp gauge was all over the place going to work that day. Filled it up & never saw it happen like that again.

good luck with the truck & enjoy it!

Jerry Jones · 11-07-2007, 12:37 PM

Nice GMC, looks great!

Welcome from Northern California.

Blue'72 · 11-07-2007, 12:45 PM

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It's 35 years old, so it has some issues. Tires are dry rotted so they are on the real soon list as is the cracked windshield and next weekend I drop (not literlly I hope) the transfer case to check out the supposedly cracked trans to transfer case adapter. I'll probably rebuild the transfer case while it's out and may do the trans at the same time. Also need to replace all the mounts. Oh well, step at a time.

Beautiful truck!!! I wish my truck had those problems.. Heck, mine don't even have a transfer case...

hdflstf · 11-07-2007, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

From Indiana &

That is a Sharp Ride, Love that Blue.........

Rick

Me too. Wife thinks I'm nuts calling the truck Ol Blue

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Great looking truck! Everyonce in a while I'll see a nice longbed like yours and think I should have left my stock bed on my truck - luckily I have my bed saved.

Welcome to the board!

At least you can haul really big stuff with that flatbed and you can always go back

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Originally Posted by 1969K10

Good looking truck!!! Sounds like you got a deal!
Anyway, check the water level in the radiator. I was low in a truck years ago, and the temp gauge was all over the place going to work that day. Filled it up & never saw it happen like that again.

good luck with the truck & enjoy it!

Water (coolant) level is fine. Temp gauge pegs within a coupleof minutes now, so I'm pretty sure the sender is bad. Time for the ohmmeter and boiling water test. Anyone have the resistance levels at ambient and boiling for the stock sender?

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Originally Posted by Jerry Jones

Nice GMC, looks great!

Welcome from Northern California.

Thanks! Pix make it look a bit nicer than it really is

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Originally Posted by Blue'72

Beautiful truck!!! I wish my truck had those problems.. Heck, mine don't even have a transfer case...

Yours doesn't have alot of things from the looks of it

Springs for one

red71cheyenne · 11-07-2007, 07:15 PM

Welcome and Great Truck! The resistance readings are in the Haynes manual in one section there. Can't remember them off the top of my head and the manual is at home. Keep the pics coming! Jeff.

hdflstf · 11-07-2007, 11:43 PM

Here's more of the story

Sold my pride and joy some months ago, decided I wanted a full size truck for those jobs the SSR wasn't quite up for and spend about 2 months looking for the right truck. Now it's here.

So, a couple of shots of the 250 hp 265 ft lb roller cam Corvair

being driven away by the new owner

krue · 11-08-2007, 09:39 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

Some nice toys you have.

**Yukon Jack** · 11-08-2007, 11:13 AM

That Corvair is cool! Too bad you had to let it go.

ChaseDale3and8 · 11-08-2007, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

That is a really clean truck, I wasn't expecting that nice of a truck when you first posted the problems.

Me either. Sure is a nice looking old truck though! Wish mine looked that good! Welcome from Springfield, Mo. ...Joe

hdflstf · 11-08-2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

That Corvair is cool! Too bad you had to let it go.

It was time to let go. I had that one for 18 years and the one before that for about 15. It is time for a change..

jeffnohio · 11-08-2007, 05:58 PM

Welcome from NW Ohio.. I was expecting to see something like my old truck when I got it after reading the first post .. but dang man that is a clean looking truck there!

hdflstf · 11-09-2007, 12:41 AM

Knew I smelled leaking gas. This was a great find.....

**special-K** · 11-09-2007, 07:05 AM

That has got to be one of the nicest Corvairs I`ve seen.Ahhh...going away shots,how bittersweet?Is that a pair of Webers?When I was young a friend`s dad was a Corvair restoration nut.Good old Waldo gave me a 140 horse motor to put in my`66 VW bus.I know that`s sacriledge to a Corvair buff.But,this was in`75 and things were different.

Have funny going over all the little minor things you find.Always the first step when getting a driver.

hdflstf · 11-09-2007, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

That has got to be one of the nicest Corvairs I`ve seen.Ahhh...going away shots,how bittersweet?Is that a pair of Webers?When I was young a friend`s dad was a Corvair restoration nut.Good old Waldo gave me a 140 horse motor to put in my`66 VW bus.I know that`s sacriledge to a Corvair buff.But,this was in`75 and things were different.

Have funny going over all the little minor things you find.Always the first step when getting a driver.

Thx.. yes Webers (40 IDAs), lots of head work (I mean lots!), punched out to 3.1 liters (190 cu in) but that's all history now. It was a blast on the autocross course with the slicks

Transfer case is coming out Sat as is the windshield (cracked), steering box, and doors apart to fix the locks. Going through the brakes during the downtime as well. May go through the trans since I'll be apart that far. Should be up and running in about 3 weeks depending on parts availability. Good thing Classic Industries is right down the street.

Snowman04 · 11-09-2007, 06:48 PM

those rims look perfect for that truck! Sharp pick-up!

**special-K** · 11-09-2007, 08:01 PM

I guess you have a Dana60 rear.I may have read that some had the corporate HO52,like Chevys.Thw brake parts are at Napa if not found elsewhere.

hdflstf · 11-09-2007, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I guess you have a Dana60 rear.I may have read that some had the corporate HO52,like Chevys.Thw brake parts are at Napa if not found elsewhere.

60 rear 44 front.

Between NAPA and Classic Ind I should be covered for most things. Biggest issue will be getting the trans to transfer case adapter welded or finding a replacement...

masterbeavis · 11-09-2007, 09:32 PM

Whatdya give for it if you don't mind us asking?

hdflstf · 11-09-2007, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by masterbeavis

Whatdya give for it if you don't mind us asking?

Lets say between 5 and 6. I thing I need to put about 3 into it to whip it into mechanical shape (at least to my standards).

hdflstf · 11-12-2007, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

niiiice! yep, the first trip home is always interesting, but that's what it's all about. welcome aboard from Shawnee, KS!!!

I think if you kick the FJ to the curb, it will just fit in the garage! (you gotta keep the SSR in there though!)

FJ got kicked to the curb

at least for a couple of weeks while I fix a few things on the GMC

68K20 x Drill · 11-12-2007, 05:38 PM

Sometimes motors get swapped, and the coolant gauge gets plugged into a temp switch instead of a gauge sender....

11-07-2007, 09:47 AM	#27
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday From Indiana & That is a Sharp Ride, Love that Blue......... Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

11-07-2007, 12:23 PM	#28
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday Great looking truck! Everyonce in a while I'll see a nice longbed like yours and think I should have left my stock bed on my truck - luckily I have my bed saved. Welcome to the board! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

11-07-2007, 12:28 PM	#29
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday Good looking truck!!! Sounds like you got a deal! Anyway, check the water level in the radiator. I was low in a truck years ago, and the temp gauge was all over the place going to work that day. Filled it up & never saw it happen like that again. good luck with the truck & enjoy it! __________________ 1969 K10 - V8, 465, 205, 12 bolt, D44 2002-current 1969 K20 - V8, 465, 221, Eaton, D44 2012-current Nothin' but drums on all 4 corners! past horses in the stable 72 C10-short step (97-02), 68 C10-long fleet (06-12)

11-07-2007, 12:37 PM	#30
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday Nice GMC, looks great! Welcome from Northern California. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

11-07-2007, 07:15 PM	#33
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday Welcome and Great Truck! The resistance readings are in the Haynes manual in one section there. Can't remember them off the top of my head and the manual is at home. Keep the pics coming! Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

11-07-2007, 11:43 PM	#34
hdflstf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Desert Southwest Posts: 540	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday Here's more of the story Sold my pride and joy some months ago, decided I wanted a full size truck for those jobs the SSR wasn't quite up for and spend about 2 months looking for the right truck. Now it's here. So, a couple of shots of the 250 hp 265 ft lb roller cam Corvair being driven away by the new owner Attached Images

11-08-2007, 09:39 AM	#35
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Some nice toys you have. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-08-2007, 11:13 AM	#36
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday That Corvair is cool! Too bad you had to let it go. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

11-08-2007, 05:58 PM	#39
jeffnohio Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 58	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday Welcome from NW Ohio.. I was expecting to see something like my old truck when I got it after reading the first post .. but dang man that is a clean looking truck there! __________________ Jeff 1967 GMC 3/4ton LWB, Orginal Straight 6, 4 on the floor Project truck

11-09-2007, 12:41 AM	#40
hdflstf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Desert Southwest Posts: 540	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday Knew I smelled leaking gas. This was a great find..... Attached Images

11-09-2007, 07:05 AM	#41
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday That has got to be one of the nicest Corvairs I`ve seen.Ahhh...going away shots,how bittersweet?Is that a pair of Webers?When I was young a friend`s dad was a Corvair restoration nut.Good old Waldo gave me a 140 horse motor to put in my`66 VW bus.I know that`s sacriledge to a Corvair buff.But,this was in`75 and things were different. Have funny going over all the little minor things you find.Always the first step when getting a driver. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-09-2007, 06:48 PM	#43
Snowman04 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 8	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday those rims look perfect for that truck! Sharp pick-up! __________________ "At least a pile of poop has its poop in a group" 71 GMC Sierra 71 Chevy Impala 400 custom 2dr hrdtop 68 El Camino 396 SS 69 El Camino Malibu 454 rat rod

11-09-2007, 08:01 PM	#44
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Noob Here with a 72 GMC 4x4 I Got Yesterday I guess you have a Dana60 rear.I may have read that some had the corporate HO52,like Chevys.Thw brake parts are at Napa if not found elsewhere. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-09-2007, 09:32 PM	#46
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11-12-2007, 05:38 PM	#49
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