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ablack · 08-21-2002, 03:16 PM

Well, I just bumped into the board and thought I would introduce myself and ask a few questions. I just got my hands on my dad's '72 GMC Shortbed and I want to restore it. Probably not a full frame off, but pretty close to it. My dad bought the truck brand new in 72 and was talking about fixing it up himself, but he's not really up to it right now, so I got the truck and am going to do it. It has about 130k miles on it and is pretty much original. The main question I have is on the drivetrain. I'm looking at replacing the engine, getting a newer tranny, and I'm not sure about the gears. Anyone know how to figure out the gearing in the diff, or anyone have any suggestions on suittable setups?

Also, if anyone can tell me the best way to get a picture up here, I'd love to show it off!

Thanks guys....

Alan

colohusker · 08-21-2002, 03:25 PM

Welcome from Colorado!

As far as pictures, you can upload them straight from your hard drive, assuming they are less than 1MB, and less that 640 pixels wide. If you get an error, feel free to email them to me and I'll resize them for you.

As far as the rear end, from what I understand, if it has a v8 in it, it should be 3.07 gears. If you could get the numbers off it and post them, someone can look them up. Also, is it 2wd or 4wd?

ablack · 08-21-2002, 03:29 PM

It's a 2WD with the 350, I'll have to crawl around and see what numbers I can drum up off of it. As far as the picture goes, we'll see if this works....

trinic · 08-21-2002, 03:43 PM

NICE!!!
Looks like a pretty solid truck!!!
Gotta love those Cali bodies!!

Blazer1970 · 08-21-2002, 04:04 PM

Nice truck. With the 350 engine, unless there is an optional ratio listed on the sticker in the glove box, it has 3.07 gears.

**Bowtie468** · 08-21-2002, 04:08 PM

Nice truck and welcome to the board!!

ablack · 08-21-2002, 04:11 PM

In that case, it is definately 3.07's. Like I said, we've had it from new, so I know they haven't been switched out, and I checked that sticker and there was nothing listed there. I have to admit it is nice knowing the history of a car/truck. This is my first project car where I've been able to know for sure what has been done in the past. The body is perfectly straight, never been wrecked, no rust. It's almost a little too perfect to where I'm wondering if it's too good to be true and I'm going to bump into something I didn't think of. Do most people leave the 3.07s in there if they are replacing the engine/tranny? I know my Toyota runs 4.10's so 3.07 just doesn't seem right, but then again, they are totally different trucks.

Thanks for the info.

Gordo · 08-21-2002, 04:36 PM

Welcome from Connecticut! Nice truck, I wish I could find one like that on this side of the US. Enjoy!

devinfife · 08-21-2002, 04:40 PM

that is a nice pick up you got there. post a pic after you buff the paint out. cant wait to see the difference.

ablack · 08-21-2002, 05:47 PM

I may buff out a section just to see what it can look like, but I am planning on going for a new paint job as part of the restoration. I'm really looking forward to working on this since my dad has had that truck since I was 2 and there are a lot of good childhood memories in it. He was going to sell it thinking I wouldn't want it, but luckily I got to him before he did. I'm thinking my goal is to have about a 95-98% stock looking truck, but with quite a bit of updating on the mechanical side. We'll see how it pans out as the work progresses. I've already got the bed off, the bumper cut off (it had a built-in receiver and was welded to the frame, and the muffler is gone. Next thing I have to do is figure out what I am doing with the rear axle and start working on that.

Thanks for the welcome guys!

Alan

**BIG ORANGE** · 08-21-2002, 06:01 PM

Thats a nice truck you got there, becarefull and think it out real good before you start on it so you dont start flip/flopping on it.
Make your dad proud!

speeddemon · 08-21-2002, 06:21 PM

welcome to the addiction I mean board.

mcclam · 08-22-2002, 12:01 AM

I just got a 72 GMC about a year ago.doing a full frame off with a jim myer rear,built 502 and lots of go fast goodies all around if my wife lets me ! Good luck!

72-GMC 1/2 t,in progress
99 silverado 4x4,whipple,dual ex,k&n hookers
02 Tahoe lowered pipes
99 Ford 350 service truck POWERSTROKE (wicked) huh!
97 Harley Road King
79 CJ7 Jeep nothing special but a lot of fun!

Rod · 08-22-2002, 12:19 AM

Welcome from

moose · 08-22-2002, 12:29 AM

Welcome from Nebraska. Nice truck good luck

It is a addiction have fun

67shortie · 08-22-2002, 05:44 AM

Welcome, good to see another local around here. Nice solid project you have there, I'm jealous

Super Chevy · 08-22-2002, 06:13 AM

Welcome Frome ohio, nice truck

chevyman 68 C/10 · 08-22-2002, 06:54 AM

Wow it is great to start with a truck that clean, but one that was your dads , even better.
Good luck with the truck and WELCOME TO THE BOARD!

*big71* · 08-22-2002, 07:35 AM

welcome from NC nice truck

08-21-2002, 03:16 PM	#1
ablack Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 20	Another new Guy Well, I just bumped into the board and thought I would introduce myself and ask a few questions. I just got my hands on my dad's '72 GMC Shortbed and I want to restore it. Probably not a full frame off, but pretty close to it. My dad bought the truck brand new in 72 and was talking about fixing it up himself, but he's not really up to it right now, so I got the truck and am going to do it. It has about 130k miles on it and is pretty much original. The main question I have is on the drivetrain. I'm looking at replacing the engine, getting a newer tranny, and I'm not sure about the gears. Anyone know how to figure out the gearing in the diff, or anyone have any suggestions on suittable setups? Also, if anyone can tell me the best way to get a picture up here, I'd love to show it off! Thanks guys.... Alan

08-21-2002, 03:25 PM	#2
colohusker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 436	Welcome from Colorado! As far as pictures, you can upload them straight from your hard drive, assuming they are less than 1MB, and less that 640 pixels wide. If you get an error, feel free to email them to me and I'll resize them for you. As far as the rear end, from what I understand, if it has a v8 in it, it should be 3.07 gears. If you could get the numbers off it and post them, someone can look them up. Also, is it 2wd or 4wd? __________________ ------------------------------------------------ I say it's only money, my wife says it's only a truck.... '71 C10 Deluxe, factory ac, ps, pb, should be done by 2102 Longmont, CO husker95@hotmail.com

08-21-2002, 03:29 PM	#3
ablack Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 20	It's a 2WD with the 350, I'll have to crawl around and see what numbers I can drum up off of it. As far as the picture goes, we'll see if this works.... Attached Images

08-21-2002, 04:04 PM	#5
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,507	Nice truck. With the 350 engine, unless there is an optional ratio listed on the sticker in the glove box, it has 3.07 gears. __________________ Tim

08-21-2002, 04:08 PM	#6
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Nice truck and welcome to the board!! __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

08-21-2002, 03:43 PM	#4
trinic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Wide awake Wylie (North Texas) Posts: 322	NICE!!! Looks like a pretty solid truck!!! Gotta love those Cali bodies!!

08-21-2002, 04:11 PM	#7
ablack Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 20	In that case, it is definately 3.07's. Like I said, we've had it from new, so I know they haven't been switched out, and I checked that sticker and there was nothing listed there. I have to admit it is nice knowing the history of a car/truck. This is my first project car where I've been able to know for sure what has been done in the past. The body is perfectly straight, never been wrecked, no rust. It's almost a little too perfect to where I'm wondering if it's too good to be true and I'm going to bump into something I didn't think of. Do most people leave the 3.07s in there if they are replacing the engine/tranny? I know my Toyota runs 4.10's so 3.07 just doesn't seem right, but then again, they are totally different trucks. Thanks for the info.

08-21-2002, 04:36 PM	#8
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Welcome from Connecticut! Nice truck, I wish I could find one like that on this side of the US. Enjoy! __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

08-21-2002, 04:40 PM	#9
devinfife Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 171	that is a nice pick up you got there. post a pic after you buff the paint out. cant wait to see the difference. __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB 69 c-10. turquoise. 350 motor with 400 trans. long fleet. headers and dual flowmaster exhaust. K & N air cleaner, aluminum wheels and radials, stereo system and a bed liner. Manual drums and manual steering. Kickin it in Seattle, WA p.s. i love my longbed. must be a phallic thing.

08-21-2002, 05:47 PM	#10
ablack Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 20	I may buff out a section just to see what it can look like, but I am planning on going for a new paint job as part of the restoration. I'm really looking forward to working on this since my dad has had that truck since I was 2 and there are a lot of good childhood memories in it. He was going to sell it thinking I wouldn't want it, but luckily I got to him before he did. I'm thinking my goal is to have about a 95-98% stock looking truck, but with quite a bit of updating on the mechanical side. We'll see how it pans out as the work progresses. I've already got the bed off, the bumper cut off (it had a built-in receiver and was welded to the frame, and the muffler is gone. Next thing I have to do is figure out what I am doing with the rear axle and start working on that. Thanks for the welcome guys! Alan

08-21-2002, 06:01 PM	#11
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,767	Welcome to the board ablack Thats a nice truck you got there, becarefull and think it out real good before you start on it so you dont start flip/flopping on it. Make your dad proud! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

08-21-2002, 06:21 PM	#12
speeddemon Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: lexington,South Carolina Posts: 158	welcome to the addiction I mean board. __________________ 69-C10 LWB 71- fleetside shortbed It's a shame stupidity isn't painful Never play leapfrog with a unicorn

08-22-2002, 12:01 AM	#13
mcclam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: central valley Ca. Posts: 2	welcome from another JUNIOR member I just got a 72 GMC about a year ago.doing a full frame off with a jim myer rear,built 502 and lots of go fast goodies all around if my wife lets me ! Good luck! 72-GMC 1/2 t,in progress 99 silverado 4x4,whipple,dual ex,k&n hookers 02 Tahoe lowered pipes 99 Ford 350 service truck POWERSTROKE (wicked) huh! 97 Harley Road King 79 CJ7 Jeep nothing special but a lot of fun!

08-22-2002, 12:19 AM	#14
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Welcome from __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

08-22-2002, 12:29 AM	#15
moose Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 154	Welcome from Nebraska. Nice truck good luck It is a addiction have fun __________________ 69 C/10 swb coming along slow but sure 4 yr and counting Omaha Nebr 7I JIMMY 350 4speed daily driver/next prodject 99Yukon wifes



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08-22-2002, 05:44 AM	#16
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Welcome, good to see another local around here. Nice solid project you have there, I'm jealous __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

08-22-2002, 06:13 AM	#17
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	Welcome Frome ohio, nice truck

08-22-2002, 06:54 AM	#18
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	Wow it is great to start with a truck that clean, but one that was your dads , even better. Good luck with the truck and WELCOME TO THE BOARD! __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.

08-22-2002, 07:35 AM	#19
big71 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: JONESVILL NC Posts: 1,303	welcome from NC nice truck

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