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03-23-2002, 06:58 PM
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why i love my 72.
today i was trying to find and fix the exhaust leak that started when my truck back fired really bad a while back i found the cause at the rear of the driverside header. the two rear bolts towards the tailgate of the vehicle were completely loose. so i start tightening the one closest to me get, it tight then i found i couldnt reach the back one behind the header. now im pretty short, 5'7 so i just climbed right in and sat inside the engine compartment and tightended it up. now what other vehicle is there enough room in the engine compartment where you can climb in along side the engine to work on it?
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03-23-2002, 07:08 PM
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now thats a true COON DOG
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I don't know of any others but I've done this also! Many times and I'm average height! (6 foot)
------------------ 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE with built 350 4-speed 4.11's and posi
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current project 67  402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!)71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled)  was my first truck!... oh well...72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!) |
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03-23-2002, 08:10 PM
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Member since 2000
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico
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oh yeah that me too. i always jump in the engine bay and work, somtime when i eat i work so i put my burgers on the air filter thingy, lol. got to luv the room these things offer
------------------ Mechanic @ California Concept Britney: 1970 2wd K/5 Blazer (Frame up) Jessica: 1967 2wd SWB (pops daily driver) Helga: 1972 4x4 3/4ton LWB (my daily driver) AIM:Alexmart1 Mountain View, Cali |
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03-23-2002, 08:13 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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yep. gotta love sittin in the shade from the hood to work on your stuff. helps allot when removing a cast intake to sit there too.
------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one!  Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio |
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03-23-2002, 08:24 PM
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I need another Barley Pop
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Grants Pass, OR
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Yep, I was just in mine earlier today changing plugs and plug wires. Gotta love the room these have, even with a big block!
------------------ 67 SWB 4x4 - 396 BB / SM420 4 spd 8" lift / 15x14 Welds & 35X14.5 SSR's Grants Pass, OR
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03-23-2002, 08:39 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Barren County Kentucky
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if they have that much room with a big block, what about a straight 6?!? lol
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ASE Master Certified-GM Trained-Mechanic 1968 Chevy C30 157" WB Wrecker 1969 Chevy CST/10 SWB 1971 Chevy Custom/10 (first truck) 350, NV3500 5 speed 1971 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 4x4 350 TBI, SM465/NP205 1974 Chevy Custom Deluxe/10 1979 Chevy Custom Deluxe K10 farm truck beater 1989 Chevy K2500 Quote:
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03-23-2002, 10:43 PM
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If I put in a 6, I can quit my diet!
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03-23-2002, 10:46 PM
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Strongman Garage
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Location: Salinas, CA
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straight 6 two people can sit in there.... hehe
------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET
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03-23-2002, 10:52 PM
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Location: Springfield, MO
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I think that everyone (mostly) with a 67-72 had done this.
------------------ Nick Rodenberg Wellington, MO http://nickrod.port5.com You can click on "My 72 Chevy Truck" I have a 72 Cheyenne 10 with a V8 350 and a TH-350 auto-tranny. White/Ochre/White Runs well... working on body. Hoping to have completed in March when I turn 16
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03-24-2002, 07:50 AM
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I know it can be done but I don't trust myself. I would probably break off some delicate vac fittings or damage the heater core or something.
Instead, I made a nice big block from 2X4's that stands about 2' long, 1' wide and 1' tall. I keep this in the back of the truck so if I need to work under the hood at anytime, I can reach everything. I got this idea from when I worked as a mechanic. The garage had a few of these blocks made up for when a big truck would come in. Tip: use pressure treated wood especially if your going to keep in your truck. ------------------ 63 Impala*66 Chevelle SS*69 Chevelle*69 C10 Stepside*71 Cheyenne 20*72 Chevelle Parts for sale: http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html
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03-24-2002, 09:18 AM
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Location: The Netherlands, Canadian that got lost..
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And it feels great when you drove the truck on a cold day and then sit on it for a few minutes,LOL
Joe. ------------------ (Canadian that got lost in Europe) 1971 GMC custom 350ci 1967 Pontiac Firebird 326ci 1989 Beretta GT 1966 Mustang (yes,I know)
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03-24-2002, 09:58 AM
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I know what you mnean. I'm screaming this every time I have to work on my wife's Durango( which has been quite often)hehehe. With my straight six there's enough room to climb all over and work on just about everything on the engine. Try doing that with the foreign jobies.
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03-24-2002, 10:34 AM
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Formerly yellow72custom
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Austin, TX
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I usually put my a$$ on the radiator support, and my feet on the valve covers. Works great for getting at the distributor or carb
 . I could proably comfortalby sleep under the hood of a I6 truck, lol.------------------ Lucas drop_shift@hotmail.com My Daily-Driver: '72 Chevy LWB Custom/10. Rebuilt 350, 300 HP thanks to a few go-fast goodies. Ochre with a white top. Future plans include a frame off restoration, and maybe a blown 383.
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'72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg |
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03-25-2002, 11:04 AM
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I miss this truck.
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A.
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Well, as much as I love my '71 for the same reason, I'm 6'5" 325 lbs and have more than once climbed up into the compartment on my '94. There's some space in there too. Sorry, I know its a sin to drive anything that new.
------------------ '71 Custom10 Given to me for Christmas 2001. '94 GMC Shortbed Ext. Cab. Sweet truck. (For Sale) '92 Buick Regal. The wife has to drive somethin'. Lexington, KY Home of fast women and Beautiful horses.
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03-25-2002, 11:56 AM
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Recovering Truck Driver
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Orleans, NE USA
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Yup, I used to spend alot of time standing next to my engine, or straddling it or whatever. Big bays are so nice.. espescially when you're installing the engine, you can just stand in front of it, wrap your arms around it, give it a big hug and shove it in place with the transmission. I don't usually cry at weddings, but after my 350 got married to my transmission, I was fighting back the tears..LMAO
------------------ '72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84 ralleys and 31/10.5s 67 Cutlass convertible 330, 3spd stick 90 GMC Jimmy 350/auto Chad Stephens Orleans,NE
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04-14-2010, 06:19 PM
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I really hate wet sanding!
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Re: Rear Spring Questions....Any Answers?
Hey guys, one more question. I am going to sale the 3/4 ton rear, what's a 3/4 ton positrac with 4.10 gears worth? Thanks.
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04-14-2010, 06:22 PM
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Re: Rear Spring Questions....Any Answers?
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04-14-2010, 06:53 PM
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Location: harvard, il. USA
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Re: why i love my 72.
My FIL, who was 5'-5", had a 72 Pontiac Catalina. To work on the dizzy he'd climb up on the rad and sit like a catcher, knees bowed out, leaning over tweeking the points.
Me, I built a platform outta 4x4's and 1" deck boards. Gives me just the right reach. Have fun.....don t. ..... |
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04-14-2010, 07:56 PM
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I really hate wet sanding!
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Re: Rear Spring Questions....Any Answers?
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04-14-2010, 10:37 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: why i love my 72.
you weren't even a member last time this thread saw the light of day
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04-14-2010, 11:08 PM
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I really hate wet sanding!
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Re: why i love my 72.
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