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RickSharp · 07-19-2008, 11:59 PM

Hi all, brand new member. Looks like a great and active forum. Kind of surprised to find a group this size for these old beasts.

I bought my 72 GMC 2500 in 1993. Got it from the second owner. Didn't specifically want a GMC. Just wanted something with a camper on it to go to the desert in. It had about 52k miles on it and the camper had been on it since it was almost new. The outside was a little dull but the inside was really clean. It had a miss in it because of a bad valve. Fixed that and had it painted and redid some of the chrome. It came with a lot of original documents like the Protecto plate/ warranty guide, owners manual and build sheet. The truck was built in California and has stayed here all its life. Been a great truck for me. It now has 68k miles on it and I haven't driven it anywhere in a couple of years. Still start it up and drive it up and down the block every month.

My question is how late of a model is this one. The build sheet says 06/15/72. I was just curious if anyone would know when production ceased on the 72 or how many came after this one. Thanks in advance...Rick

67_C-30 · 07-20-2008, 12:01 AM

Don't know when they stopped production, but Welcome to the board! That's a tough looking old truck! I'd have to guess it would pretty late. Longhorn Man could probably tell you.

72BlckButy · 07-20-2008, 12:10 AM

Wow, that is one great looking truck!

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

**fine69** · 07-20-2008, 12:27 AM

Welcome to the board. Nice truck you have there.

Generally vehicle production for a new year starts in August or September.

But i am not sure on the old trucks how it worked.

I am sure a few members here have the info you need. And they will chime in shortly.

Sinister · 07-20-2008, 12:36 AM

Nice truck. Welcome to the board from Los Angeles.

PanelDeland · 07-20-2008, 09:10 AM

That is a nice truck.It seems to be very well equipted also.Someone took very good care of it.Sorry I don't have the answer to your ? .

Longhorn Man · 07-20-2008, 09:44 AM

I have to agree with fine69, aug or sept was probably it. They were usually introducung the new cars in october back then.
That is a very good lookin old GMC there.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-20-2008, 09:45 AM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon.. Looks like she has been well taken care of..

krue · 07-20-2008, 07:33 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

Good looking truck

ChevLoRay · 07-20-2008, 07:41 PM

...and a Welcome from the Heart of Arkansas!! Nice ride, with or without the camper.

odog · 07-20-2008, 08:07 PM

Welcome from Southern Idaho, Great lookin truck you got, kinda cool to see all the paper work with it.

RickSharp · 07-20-2008, 08:55 PM

Thanks for the kind words. I still don't know anything about these trucks it had almost everything I wanted when I bought it except air. It says Sierra on the side and Sierra Grande on the glove compartment plate. I assume this is one of the upgraded equipment lines. I added a cheap cruised control that is still working fine. It still has the original brakes on it although it is almost time for a change. Compared to the new cars and trucks these are a dream to work on. No error codes to figure out no ABS, EBCM or whatever etc. Rick

A few more pics...

**Stocker** · 07-20-2008, 09:03 PM

Welcome from NorCal! You have found the greatest board on the 'net, bar none!

What a nice, clean truck! Was the roof originally white?

My '72 Chevy was built in August 1971, so yours must be a fairly late '72 model year build.

RickSharp · 07-20-2008, 09:15 PM

Yep, the roof was white. When I had it painted I just wanted it shiny and didn't care about how original it was. The guy who painted it did a great job. It was done 15 years ago and he used the 2 stage paint or whatever you call it with clear coat. It still cleans up really nice. The camper probably helped protect it quite a bit. And yes this seems to be a wonderful board. I am really surprised to find such an active group. Many thanks for your replies so far.

Rick

67_C-30 · 07-20-2008, 09:34 PM

You don't happen to have the mint tailgate laying around that you'd like to donate to the needy would ya?

Did I mention my name was NEEDY?

-j/k

RickSharp · 07-20-2008, 10:16 PM

Why would anyone want a dusty old tailgate that's been sitting in a garage for 36 years.

Like to help ya out but I just might need it someday.

Rick

68GMC454 · 07-21-2008, 12:43 AM

sweet ol truck.. looks really good..

**Yukon Jack** · 07-21-2008, 12:19 PM

What a beautiful survivor! Thanks for posting all the great pics. Would love to have that truck parked at my place.

Looks like you have the glass style fuel filter, some will advise that you might want to replace it with a plastic or metal filter to avoid the risk of having it break and throw gas on the hot manifolds - would hate to see the truck burn. Others will tell you that they are fine to use. If you replace it, not a bad idea to replace the rubber fuel lines too - they can deteoriate over time.

Again, beautiful truck!

67ChevyRedneck · 07-21-2008, 01:18 PM

Nice truck!

Are you fear-full of having a rollover?

RickSharp · 07-21-2008, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Nice truck!

Are you fear-full of having a rollover?

Naw, since it just sits I am pretty confident it won't blow over. It was surprisingly stable when I did drive it years ago. The rear tires that were on it had some super wide custom wheels and the tires were about 12" wide. Looked like the back end of a cement truck. With a good tailwind I could get 7 to 8 MPG.

I am considering selling or donating the camper and making a driver out of the truck. Trouble is I have too many trucks already (3) a Supercharged

Corvette and a Honda Blackbird. I am the only driver so we will see what really happens.

Rick

67ChevyRedneck · 07-21-2008, 03:07 PM

I was just pickin' on ya for having bubble levels on the dash and DS door

RickSharp · 07-21-2008, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I was just pickin' on ya for having bubble levels on the dash and DS door

Just means I'm on the level...

Rick

70' GMC · 07-21-2008, 06:30 PM

Can we see the tailgate if ya don't mind?

RickSharp · 07-21-2008, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70' GMC

Can we see the tailgate if ya don't mind?

It really is in the garage "somewhere"???... I know some people have an Excel spreadsheet listing for every entity in their garage. I however am not like that and have not seen the interior walls of my garage in several decades. Therefore if I do happen to either remember or actually see it I will take a picture.

Thanks guys, this really is a great and fun forum...

Rick

67_C-30 · 07-21-2008, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickSharp

It really is in the garage "somewhere"???... I know some people have an Excel spreadsheet listing for every entity in their garage. I however am not like that and have not seen the interior walls of my garage in several decades. Therefore if I do happen to either remember or actually see it I will take a picture.

Thanks guys, this really is a great and fun forum...

Rick

You'll love it here. I am member of a lot of forums, and this one is truly the best!

07-19-2008, 11:59 PM	#1
RickSharp Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Dimas Ca. Posts: 9	Hi, noob here with a ? Hi all, brand new member. Looks like a great and active forum. Kind of surprised to find a group this size for these old beasts. I bought my 72 GMC 2500 in 1993. Got it from the second owner. Didn't specifically want a GMC. Just wanted something with a camper on it to go to the desert in. It had about 52k miles on it and the camper had been on it since it was almost new. The outside was a little dull but the inside was really clean. It had a miss in it because of a bad valve. Fixed that and had it painted and redid some of the chrome. It came with a lot of original documents like the Protecto plate/ warranty guide, owners manual and build sheet. The truck was built in California and has stayed here all its life. Been a great truck for me. It now has 68k miles on it and I haven't driven it anywhere in a couple of years. Still start it up and drive it up and down the block every month. My question is how late of a model is this one. The build sheet says 06/15/72. I was just curious if anyone would know when production ceased on the 72 or how many came after this one. Thanks in advance...Rick

07-20-2008, 12:01 AM	#2
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Hi, noob here with a ? Don't know when they stopped production, but Welcome to the board! That's a tough looking old truck! I'd have to guess it would pretty late. Longhorn Man could probably tell you. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 07-20-2008 at 12:01 AM.

07-20-2008, 12:10 AM	#3
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07-20-2008, 12:27 AM	#4
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Hi, noob here with a ? Welcome to the board. Nice truck you have there. Generally vehicle production for a new year starts in August or September. But i am not sure on the old trucks how it worked. I am sure a few members here have the info you need. And they will chime in shortly. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

07-20-2008, 12:36 AM	#5
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Hi, noob here with a ? Nice truck. Welcome to the board from Los Angeles. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 07-20-2008 at 12:36 AM.

07-20-2008, 09:10 AM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Hi, noob here with a ? That is a nice truck.It seems to be very well equipted also.Someone took very good care of it.Sorry I don't have the answer to your ? . __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

07-20-2008, 09:44 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Hi, noob here with a ? I have to agree with fine69, aug or sept was probably it. They were usually introducung the new cars in october back then. That is a very good lookin old GMC there.

07-20-2008, 09:45 AM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Hi, noob here with a ? Welcome to the board from southern oregon.. Looks like she has been well taken care of.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-20-2008, 07:33 PM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Hi, noob here with a ? Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Good looking truck __________________ "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"

07-20-2008, 07:41 PM	#10
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Hi, noob here with a ? ...and a Welcome from the Heart of Arkansas!! Nice ride, with or without the camper. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-20-2008, 08:07 PM	#11
odog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wendell, Idaho Posts: 608	Re: Hi, noob here with a ? Welcome from Southern Idaho, Great lookin truck you got, kinda cool to see all the paper work with it. __________________ 1969 4x4 Nothing beats a good rock drill and some dynamite

07-20-2008, 08:55 PM	#12
RickSharp Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Dimas Ca. Posts: 9	Re: Hi, noob here with a ? Thanks for the kind words. I still don't know anything about these trucks it had almost everything I wanted when I bought it except air. It says Sierra on the side and Sierra Grande on the glove compartment plate. I assume this is one of the upgraded equipment lines. I added a cheap cruised control that is still working fine. It still has the original brakes on it although it is almost time for a change. Compared to the new cars and trucks these are a dream to work on. No error codes to figure out no ABS, EBCM or whatever etc. Rick A few more pics...

07-20-2008, 09:03 PM	#13
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,648	Re: Hi, noob here with a ? Welcome from NorCal! You have found the greatest board on the 'net, bar none! What a nice, clean truck! Was the roof originally white? My '72 Chevy was built in August 1971, so yours must be a fairly late '72 model year build. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-20-2008, 09:15 PM	#14
RickSharp Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Dimas Ca. Posts: 9	Re: Hi, noob here with a ? Yep, the roof was white. When I had it painted I just wanted it shiny and didn't care about how original it was. The guy who painted it did a great job. It was done 15 years ago and he used the 2 stage paint or whatever you call it with clear coat. It still cleans up really nice. The camper probably helped protect it quite a bit. And yes this seems to be a wonderful board. I am really surprised to find such an active group. Many thanks for your replies so far. Rick Last edited by RickSharp; 07-20-2008 at 09:17 PM.

07-20-2008, 09:34 PM	#15
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Hi, noob here with a ? You don't happen to have the mint tailgate laying around that you'd like to donate to the needy would ya? Did I mention my name was NEEDY? -j/k __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!



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07-20-2008, 10:16 PM	#16
RickSharp Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Dimas Ca. Posts: 9	Re: Hi, noob here with a ? Why would anyone want a dusty old tailgate that's been sitting in a garage for 36 years. Like to help ya out but I just might need it someday. Rick

07-21-2008, 12:43 AM	#17
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: Hi, noob here with a ? sweet ol truck.. looks really good.. __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

07-21-2008, 12:19 PM	#18
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Hi, noob here with a ? What a beautiful survivor! Thanks for posting all the great pics. Would love to have that truck parked at my place. Looks like you have the glass style fuel filter, some will advise that you might want to replace it with a plastic or metal filter to avoid the risk of having it break and throw gas on the hot manifolds - would hate to see the truck burn. Others will tell you that they are fine to use. If you replace it, not a bad idea to replace the rubber fuel lines too - they can deteoriate over time. Again, beautiful truck! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-21-2008, 01:18 PM	#19
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Hi, noob here with a ? Nice truck! Are you fear-full of having a rollover? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

07-21-2008, 03:07 PM	#21
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Hi, noob here with a ? I was just pickin' on ya for having bubble levels on the dash and DS door __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 07-21-2008 at 03:07 PM.

07-21-2008, 06:30 PM	#23
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