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**LEEVON** · 04-21-2021, 05:46 PM

Mike glad to see you back. Your '72 was probably my favorite truck on here and I was really sad to see it destroyed. Will you be at C10's in the park this fall? I got tickets last year and they said they'd honor them this year after it was cancelled so we're planning on being there.

**GSFMECH** · 04-21-2021, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

Mike glad to see you back. Your '72 was probably my favorite truck on here and I was really sad to see it destroyed. Will you be at C10's in the park this fall? I got tickets last year and they said they'd honor them this year after it was cancelled so we're planning on being there.

Thanks Leevon. Yes I plan to be there if I don't have to work but I will will for sure be at the classic truck nationals in June with my new truck. It's at the same venue.

regan wilson · 04-21-2021, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GSFMECH

Away to my bone yard. I later sold the bare cab and doors

That's a sad picture. I remember the story of the wreck. Your new build looks like it will turn out pretty cool. You're off to a good start.

**GSFMECH** · 04-21-2021, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by regan wilson

That's a sad picture. I remember the story of the wreck. Your new build looks like it will turn out pretty cool. You're off to a good start.

Yeah it was sad. It happened in Nacogdoches not far from you. The truck did turn out good, I'm playing catch up posting the build, the truck is actually finished

tucktuck · 04-22-2021, 06:45 AM

Got to give you props for not beating Castro to death in the street...

**GSFMECH** · 04-22-2021, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by tucktuck

Got to give you props for not beating Castro to death in the street...

Brother believe me when I say it was all I could do from doing that very thing.

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-22-2021, 09:08 AM

Signing in to watch! Sorry about the blue truck.

Rich72C10 · 04-22-2021, 10:28 AM

sad story on your blue truck, I hope you where not hurt! Seems at the speed you were going you could have been knocked around a bit (even in a modern car/truck).

I am jealous of your shop and all that room you have! My cookie cutter house I can barely park my truck in and close the door (long beds take space!). Though I guess I could be worse off an not have a garage at all LOL!

**GSFMECH** · 04-22-2021, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Signing in to watch! Sorry about the blue truck.

Thanks I appreciate that

**GSFMECH** · 04-22-2021, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich72C10

sad story on your blue truck, I hope you where not hurt! Seems at the speed you were going you could have been knocked around a bit (even in a modern car/truck).

I am jealous of your shop and all that room you have! My cookie cutter house I can barely park my truck in and close the door (long beds take space!). Though I guess I could be worse off an not have a garage at all LOL!

Thanks, yeah I was beat up a bit but nothing serious. Yes you are lucky, I spent many years working outside on this junk but honestly the photos make it look bigger than it is.

**GSFMECH** · 04-22-2021, 10:46 AM

On to assembly, New stuff starting to go on with all new hardware

**GSFMECH** · 04-22-2021, 10:48 AM

More Progress, this QA 1 kit takes square body spindles. Too bad because at the time I had 2 sets of ECE drop spindles for a 67- 72. 72-disc brakes have the thick rotors, so I bought McGaughys square body drop spindles for the thicker rotors. Looking back now I wished I would have bought CPP modular spindles, so I could put big brakes on later if I wanted to and not have to replace the spindles.

**GSFMECH** · 04-22-2021, 10:51 AM

Progress

**GSFMECH** · 04-22-2021, 10:53 AM

More progress, the rear end is installed. This is a fresh 3.73 with an Eaton posi and I have a Denny’s drive shaft. I only had about a thousand miles on it when I had the wreck. I long hauled HRPT with a 3.08 and no GV OD which I installed afterwards. I still have the complete 3.08 rear end and drive shaft if I ever need or want to swap it back in.

**GSFMECH** · 04-22-2021, 10:55 AM

It rolls

**GSFMECH** · 04-22-2021, 10:57 AM

Getting the plumbing and wiring installed.

**GSFMECH** · 04-22-2021, 10:58 AM

Engine and trans installed

**GSFMECH** · 04-22-2021, 11:00 AM

Here are a couple of pics of the emergency cable clamps which you have to buy separately.

**GSFMECH** · 04-22-2021, 11:03 AM

I reworked the exhaust to make it look better. It’s hard to get this job right laying on your back as when I first built it. It’s easy to get it all lined up straight with no body in the way. It’s a 3” system with Walker Ultra Flows. I cut it apart where needed, rewelded and repainted.

**GSFMECH** · 04-22-2021, 11:05 AM

Almost ready for the body

**GSFMECH** · 04-22-2021, 11:06 AM

I was able to reuse the cab mounts off the blue truck, they still looked like new, but I had to buy a new set for the core support.

**C101972** · 04-22-2021, 11:08 AM

You are making great progress which you are going to have a beautiful truck!! Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing your truck! I wish mine was that far. Do you have any extra parts to sell? Thanks
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**GSFMECH** · 04-22-2021, 11:09 AM

Finished up the exhaust, it’s as good as it's going to get.

**GSFMECH** · 04-22-2021, 11:12 AM

I’m using a Dakota Digital dash and wanted to install cruise hooked into the GPS. Here’s where I mounted a late 90’s OBS cruise module. I also have a wide band and incorporated it into the DD dash, you can see the sensor below, later on I moved the sensor to the header, But no photos. More to come.

**GSFMECH** · 04-22-2021, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by C101972

You are making great progress which you are going to have a beautiful truck!! Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing your truck! I wish mine was that far. Do you have any extra parts to sell? Thanks
Posted via Mobile Device

Thanks bro, no most parts have been used or sold already. What are you looking for?

04-21-2021, 05:46 PM	#26
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Mike glad to see you back. Your '72 was probably my favorite truck on here and I was really sad to see it destroyed. Will you be at C10's in the park this fall? I got tickets last year and they said they'd honor them this year after it was cancelled so we're planning on being there. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

04-22-2021, 06:45 AM	#30
tucktuck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saint Jo, Texas Posts: 137	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Got to give you props for not beating Castro to death in the street...

04-22-2021, 09:08 AM	#32
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Signing in to watch! Sorry about the blue truck. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

04-22-2021, 10:28 AM	#33
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build sad story on your blue truck, I hope you where not hurt! Seems at the speed you were going you could have been knocked around a bit (even in a modern car/truck). I am jealous of your shop and all that room you have! My cookie cutter house I can barely park my truck in and close the door (long beds take space!). Though I guess I could be worse off an not have a garage at all LOL! __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

04-22-2021, 10:46 AM	#36
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build On to assembly, New stuff starting to go on with all new hardware Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

04-22-2021, 10:48 AM	#37
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build More Progress, this QA 1 kit takes square body spindles. Too bad because at the time I had 2 sets of ECE drop spindles for a 67- 72. 72-disc brakes have the thick rotors, so I bought McGaughys square body drop spindles for the thicker rotors. Looking back now I wished I would have bought CPP modular spindles, so I could put big brakes on later if I wanted to and not have to replace the spindles. Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

04-22-2021, 10:51 AM	#38
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Progress Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

04-22-2021, 10:53 AM	#39
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build More progress, the rear end is installed. This is a fresh 3.73 with an Eaton posi and I have a Denny’s drive shaft. I only had about a thousand miles on it when I had the wreck. I long hauled HRPT with a 3.08 and no GV OD which I installed afterwards. I still have the complete 3.08 rear end and drive shaft if I ever need or want to swap it back in. Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

04-22-2021, 10:55 AM	#40
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build It rolls Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

04-22-2021, 10:57 AM	#41
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Getting the plumbing and wiring installed. Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

04-22-2021, 10:58 AM	#42
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Engine and trans installed Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

04-22-2021, 11:00 AM	#43
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Here are a couple of pics of the emergency cable clamps which you have to buy separately. Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

04-22-2021, 11:03 AM	#44
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build I reworked the exhaust to make it look better. It’s hard to get this job right laying on your back as when I first built it. It’s easy to get it all lined up straight with no body in the way. It’s a 3” system with Walker Ultra Flows. I cut it apart where needed, rewelded and repainted. Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

04-22-2021, 11:05 AM	#45
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Almost ready for the body Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

04-22-2021, 11:06 AM	#46
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build I was able to reuse the cab mounts off the blue truck, they still looked like new, but I had to buy a new set for the core support. Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com



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04-22-2021, 11:08 AM	#47
C101972 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota Posts: 539	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build You are making great progress which you are going to have a beautiful truck!! Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing your truck! I wish mine was that far. Do you have any extra parts to sell? Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

04-22-2021, 11:09 AM	#48
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Finished up the exhaust, it’s as good as it's going to get. Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

04-22-2021, 11:12 AM	#49
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build I’m using a Dakota Digital dash and wanted to install cruise hooked into the GPS. Here’s where I mounted a late 90’s OBS cruise module. I also have a wide band and incorporated it into the DD dash, you can see the sensor below, later on I moved the sensor to the header, But no photos. More to come. Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

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