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Gary · 02-01-2004, 09:23 PM

Went and picked up the 72 GMC LWB I've mentioned around here a time or two.

It ran real good coming home, stalled on me at the stop sign about 1/4 mile from the gas station, fuel guage showed 1/8 tank so I figured it might be sucking fumes, stopped and filled up on mid grade and it purred like a kitten the rest of the trip home.

Speedo cable is scratching probably gonna be breaking on me soon, shifting into R is kinda sticky, doesn't feel like a transmission thing but a friction in the steering column thing, plus this is a 3 speed original truck with a 700R4 in it now so I figure it's just a drawback to what was probably a shadetree swap.

Got into it at the last stop sign before the house, it smoked the tires damn near into 3rd gear, my wife's pissed at me for "being stupid" haha

I'll try and get some pictures of it tomorrow so I can get some feedback on what kinda job is ahead of me.

djracer · 02-01-2004, 10:49 PM

Congrats Looked like a pretty sweet truck in the pic I saw!

Gary · 02-01-2004, 11:04 PM

I forgot how clean the interior was, it's in really good shape for a 72 quite clean. The fan/heat controls seem to not do much, it pretty much stayed on defrost, low fan regardless where I set it, blew nice and hot though.

bagged91 · 02-01-2004, 11:15 PM

Congratulations!!!! I checked out the pics too, looked pretty sweet, glad you got it!

Question to ask on the 700R4... Can you run it through all the gears: P-R-N-Od-D-2-1???? I had a problem with the column shifter binding up on my original 700R4 in my 91' when I did the bodydrop on it(channelled the body over the frame). I ended up making a hybrid linkage for it using part of the OEM mechanical shift linkage and part of a cable operated shifter offered by B&M. It is fully adjustable now and works smooth as silk... When it warms up a little, I can get under it and take some pics if you want....

Oh yeah, I had to LMFAO when I read what your wife said about you smokin the tires. Mine says the same thing.....

Good Luck!
Joe

**Palf70Step** · 02-01-2004, 11:17 PM

Congratulations on the addition!

Blue Beard · 02-01-2004, 11:23 PM

Gotta ask, what link are the pics under...?

Gary · 02-01-2004, 11:32 PM

http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...4/63385294.htm

Not a real good pic it's actually dark green not black as I thought when I first saw the pic.

Blue Beard · 02-02-2004, 12:05 AM

Thanks, that is a good looking truck.........

Gary · 02-02-2004, 02:06 AM

The speedometer cable sounds like it's not got long to go, and the speedometer kinda bounces around, is there any reason this speedometer cable wouldn't replace what I have:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2457691149

Is $13 for a speedo cable an allright price or would I be better off just getting one local from a parts house?

**Palf70Step** · 02-02-2004, 07:26 AM

I picked up mine at AutoZone for around $11 I think. Works just fine. Make sure you lube it good before you put it in (I used graphite).

Gary · 02-02-2004, 08:41 PM

Bah if it's nearly the same price at autozone then it's definitely not worth the Ebay Hassle.

02-01-2004, 09:23 PM	#1
Gary Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Harvest, AL Posts: 545	Just got home with it! Went and picked up the 72 GMC LWB I've mentioned around here a time or two. It ran real good coming home, stalled on me at the stop sign about 1/4 mile from the gas station, fuel guage showed 1/8 tank so I figured it might be sucking fumes, stopped and filled up on mid grade and it purred like a kitten the rest of the trip home. Speedo cable is scratching probably gonna be breaking on me soon, shifting into R is kinda sticky, doesn't feel like a transmission thing but a friction in the steering column thing, plus this is a 3 speed original truck with a 700R4 in it now so I figure it's just a drawback to what was probably a shadetree swap. Got into it at the last stop sign before the house, it smoked the tires damn near into 3rd gear, my wife's pissed at me for "being stupid" haha I'll try and get some pictures of it tomorrow so I can get some feedback on what kinda job is ahead of me. __________________ Gary Harris 85 Silverado - 87 Grand National 2007 Ardmore Car Show

02-01-2004, 10:49 PM	#2
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Congrats Looked like a pretty sweet truck in the pic I saw! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

02-01-2004, 11:04 PM	#3
Gary Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Harvest, AL Posts: 545	I forgot how clean the interior was, it's in really good shape for a 72 quite clean. The fan/heat controls seem to not do much, it pretty much stayed on defrost, low fan regardless where I set it, blew nice and hot though. __________________ Gary Harris 85 Silverado - 87 Grand National 2007 Ardmore Car Show

02-01-2004, 11:15 PM	#4
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Congratulations!!!! I checked out the pics too, looked pretty sweet, glad you got it! Question to ask on the 700R4... Can you run it through all the gears: P-R-N-Od-D-2-1???? I had a problem with the column shifter binding up on my original 700R4 in my 91' when I did the bodydrop on it(channelled the body over the frame). I ended up making a hybrid linkage for it using part of the OEM mechanical shift linkage and part of a cable operated shifter offered by B&M. It is fully adjustable now and works smooth as silk... When it warms up a little, I can get under it and take some pics if you want.... Oh yeah, I had to LMFAO when I read what your wife said about you smokin the tires. Mine says the same thing..... Good Luck! Joe __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

02-01-2004, 11:17 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,818	Congratulations on the addition! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-01-2004, 11:23 PM	#6
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Gotta ask, what link are the pics under...? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-01-2004, 11:32 PM	#7
Gary Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Harvest, AL Posts: 545	http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...4/63385294.htm Not a real good pic it's actually dark green not black as I thought when I first saw the pic. __________________ Gary Harris 85 Silverado - 87 Grand National 2007 Ardmore Car Show

02-02-2004, 12:05 AM	#8
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Thanks, that is a good looking truck......... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-02-2004, 02:06 AM	#9
Gary Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Harvest, AL Posts: 545	The speedometer cable sounds like it's not got long to go, and the speedometer kinda bounces around, is there any reason this speedometer cable wouldn't replace what I have: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2457691149 Is $13 for a speedo cable an allright price or would I be better off just getting one local from a parts house? __________________ Gary Harris 85 Silverado - 87 Grand National 2007 Ardmore Car Show

02-02-2004, 07:26 AM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,818	I picked up mine at AutoZone for around $11 I think. Works just fine. Make sure you lube it good before you put it in (I used graphite). __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-02-2004, 08:41 PM	#11
Gary Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Harvest, AL Posts: 545	Bah if it's nearly the same price at autozone then it's definitely not worth the Ebay Hassle. __________________ Gary Harris 85 Silverado - 87 Grand National 2007 Ardmore Car Show

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