Paradise on hold, line 72' - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

teeteeplz · 12-22-2007, 05:35 PM

Here's Thor, he isn't too beastly under the hood, but sure catches the looks of the laydeez. It's got some sort of 350 in it.... not org. but runs decent. It has different cams? I think lol.
oh, it has a 350auto tranny.
I started upgrading a few things on it, replacing the back bumper, side mirror, rear view mirror, all indoor handles, and bought a new instrument panel cover... but dont know how to install it.
I also purchased a jensen screen/dvd/radio player, 2 in-dash speakers, and 2 5x7's(I think) under the bench. I really want to get some subs(because my brother has some) but don't know where they would fit!
I would really appreciate it if someone could tell me how to find out exactly what motor I have in my truck, or where the numbers are located.
But I cant drive it till 4:20 (april 20th,2008) for license reasons...

In the future - I would like to step the speed up a notch, possibly changing the rear end to some sort of posi trac.
-Raise the height of the truck 3ish inches, back higher than front.
-Get some more larger tires, but not Mudders
-Add a subwoofer or 2
-Redo the paint, remove the trim.
-new headers?

I will post pictures of the inside and under hood when I see Thor again, (hopefully sooner than April)

68 P.O.S. · 12-22-2007, 05:41 PM

That's a pretty good lookin' truck, Welcome!

**N2TRUX** · 12-22-2007, 06:20 PM

Nice truck, nice pic.

**70cst** · 12-22-2007, 06:28 PM

on a looking truck teeteeplz...Seeing that you are from Micheeeeegan...just remember that 2wd trucks are great in the warm climate but not so well in snow. to the best site on the 67-72 Chevy/GMC trucks.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 12-22-2007, 06:40 PM

welcome to you and that nice truck of yours

Dingfodgy · 12-22-2007, 07:37 PM

From way out West! From the photo's- that looks like a really nice ride. I personally wouldn't change anything about it- 'cept rollin' it with some sweet 20's!
Regarding the motor ID- the casting numbers should be at the back of the motor near the distributor. You may need to do some scrubbing to make them out. Once you do- there are several websites that can decipher it for you.

Now for the subs. There are a couple options for us and our trucks.
1. Build a center console and mount 1 or 2- 8" or 10" drivers in it.
2. Relocate the fuel tank to under the bed between the frame rails. It's safer and opens up some room for a couple low volume sub boxes.
3. Then there's the dooey-bob called a "bass shaker" which is a thin servo transducer that actually uses the vehicle's structure to resonate the low frequencies. I've seen them mounted under the seat or on a panel fastened behind the seat (provided no fuel tank was there!).

dan42 · 12-22-2007, 08:26 PM

Welcome- personally, I would leave the outside of the truck as it is - it's really clean now, no need to change anything, or at least put it on the bottom of the list. Get someone to teach you about motors -sounds like you could use a little help, and that's important with a 35 year old truck. Think hard about your changes before you make them. Have fun!

see ten · 12-23-2007, 12:40 AM

First off Welcome to the board! Second, I really like that truck for some reason............

Try checking out www.mortec.com for info on what's under the hood. I would also think about lowering the front of the truck instead of raising the back. Of course that's just my opinion. If you want it high in the back....jack it up!

**special-K** · 12-23-2007, 01:34 AM

Welcome!!And,SWEET TRUCK!!I`d suggest waiting and getting to know your truck awhile before jumping into alot of changing around.It`s really nice the way it is,most people would think.Get to know these trucks in general from this site and conversations you get into through others seeing your truck around town.Although it`s yours to do what you want with.It`s good to gather what some of the do`s and don`ts are in the general consensus.Over the years many have altered these trucks only to be cussed as the lame previous owner to the next guy.Yours has survived nicely or effort has been put into reversing lame p.o. mods.

72BlckButy · 12-23-2007, 03:56 AM

That thing is beautiful!

c10addict · 12-23-2007, 10:36 AM

Ifs that your truck in the pic LEAVE IT ALONE!!!! Thats a very nice looking truck... Throw some wheels on it if you want and possibly lower it a little but thats it...

**Palf70Step** · 12-23-2007, 01:04 PM

Welcome to the board. Beautiful truck!!
Truck looks great just as it is!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-23-2007, 03:42 PM

Welcome to the board nice ride ya got there..

retodd7711 · 12-23-2007, 04:01 PM

WELCOME from Tennessee. I see your from Michigan, we won't hold that against you! Sharp Truck. If you've got questions ask away, lots of knowledgable folks on here.

teeteeplz · 12-23-2007, 07:26 PM

Wow you guys/girls? are awesome. I thought the truck needed a lot more work that I suppose it really does, That will keep my wallet happy! Thanks for welcoming me to the site, it looks like you have a great crowd of helpful persons here!

No3Fan4Ever · 12-24-2007, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teeteeplz

I would really appreciate it if someone could tell me how to find out exactly what motor I have in my truck, or where the numbers are located.

The numbers are located on a pad on the front of the passenger side of the engine block just below the head;
you can decode the numbers here......

http://www.mortec.com/

That truck is beautiful

**VetteVet** · 12-24-2007, 09:30 AM

Welcome from Kalamazoo, nice looking truck. Keep it out of the salt and winter.

Quote:

I will post pictures of the inside and under hood when I see Thor again, (hopefully sooner than April)

care to elaborate NOMB just curious.

teeteeplz · 12-24-2007, 11:38 AM

I'm not going to drive it again till April, because I turn 16 on 4/20/08. And it goes into storage for the winter, so I cant take pictures of it right now. I tried to convince my dad to bring it home for a Christmas treat, but he declined sadly. It gets boring driving their cars... Nothin' like having your own.

12-22-2007, 05:35 PM	#1
teeteeplz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saginaw,MI Posts: 11	Paradise on hold, line 72' Here's Thor, he isn't too beastly under the hood, but sure catches the looks of the laydeez. It's got some sort of 350 in it.... not org. but runs decent. It has different cams? I think lol. oh, it has a 350auto tranny. I started upgrading a few things on it, replacing the back bumper, side mirror, rear view mirror, all indoor handles, and bought a new instrument panel cover... but dont know how to install it. I also purchased a jensen screen/dvd/radio player, 2 in-dash speakers, and 2 5x7's(I think) under the bench. I really want to get some subs(because my brother has some) but don't know where they would fit! I would really appreciate it if someone could tell me how to find out exactly what motor I have in my truck, or where the numbers are located. But I cant drive it till 4:20 (april 20th,2008) for license reasons... In the future - I would like to step the speed up a notch, possibly changing the rear end to some sort of posi trac. -Raise the height of the truck 3ish inches, back higher than front. -Get some more larger tires, but not Mudders -Add a subwoofer or 2 -Redo the paint, remove the trim. -new headers? I will post pictures of the inside and under hood when I see Thor again, (hopefully sooner than April) Last edited by teeteeplz; 12-22-2007 at 05:39 PM. Reason: wanted to add more

12-22-2007, 05:41 PM	#2
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: Paradise on hold, line 72' That's a pretty good lookin' truck, Welcome! __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

12-22-2007, 06:20 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Paradise on hold, line 72' Nice truck, nice pic. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-22-2007, 06:28 PM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Paradise on hold, line 72' on a looking truck teeteeplz...Seeing that you are from Micheeeeegan...just remember that 2wd trucks are great in the warm climate but not so well in snow. to the best site on the 67-72 Chevy/GMC trucks. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-22-2007, 06:40 PM	#5
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Paradise on hold, line 72' welcome to you and that nice truck of yours __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

12-22-2007, 07:37 PM	#6
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: Paradise on hold, line 72' From way out West! From the photo's- that looks like a really nice ride. I personally wouldn't change anything about it- 'cept rollin' it with some sweet 20's! Regarding the motor ID- the casting numbers should be at the back of the motor near the distributor. You may need to do some scrubbing to make them out. Once you do- there are several websites that can decipher it for you. Now for the subs. There are a couple options for us and our trucks. 1. Build a center console and mount 1 or 2- 8" or 10" drivers in it. 2. Relocate the fuel tank to under the bed between the frame rails. It's safer and opens up some room for a couple low volume sub boxes. 3. Then there's the dooey-bob called a "bass shaker" which is a thin servo transducer that actually uses the vehicle's structure to resonate the low frequencies. I've seen them mounted under the seat or on a panel fastened behind the seat (provided no fuel tank was there!). __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

12-22-2007, 08:26 PM	#7
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Paradise on hold, line 72' Welcome- personally, I would leave the outside of the truck as it is - it's really clean now, no need to change anything, or at least put it on the bottom of the list. Get someone to teach you about motors -sounds like you could use a little help, and that's important with a 35 year old truck. Think hard about your changes before you make them. Have fun! __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

12-23-2007, 12:40 AM	#8
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Paradise on hold, line 72' First off Welcome to the board! Second, I really like that truck for some reason............ Try checking out www.mortec.com for info on what's under the hood. I would also think about lowering the front of the truck instead of raising the back. Of course that's just my opinion. If you want it high in the back....jack it up!

12-23-2007, 01:34 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Paradise on hold, line 72' Welcome!!And,SWEET TRUCK!!I`d suggest waiting and getting to know your truck awhile before jumping into alot of changing around.It`s really nice the way it is,most people would think.Get to know these trucks in general from this site and conversations you get into through others seeing your truck around town.Although it`s yours to do what you want with.It`s good to gather what some of the do`s and don`ts are in the general consensus.Over the years many have altered these trucks only to be cussed as the lame previous owner to the next guy.Yours has survived nicely or effort has been put into reversing lame p.o. mods. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 12-23-2007 at 01:34 AM.

12-23-2007, 03:56 AM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Paradise on hold, line 72' That thing is beautiful! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-23-2007, 10:36 AM	#11
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Paradise on hold, line 72' Ifs that your truck in the pic LEAVE IT ALONE!!!! Thats a very nice looking truck... Throw some wheels on it if you want and possibly lower it a little but thats it... __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

12-23-2007, 01:04 PM	#12
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,819	Re: Paradise on hold, line 72' Welcome to the board. Beautiful truck!! Truck looks great just as it is! __________________ 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!

12-23-2007, 03:42 PM	#13
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12-23-2007, 04:01 PM	#14
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Paradise on hold, line 72' WELCOME from Tennessee. I see your from Michigan, we won't hold that against you! Sharp Truck. If you've got questions ask away, lots of knowledgable folks on here. __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

12-23-2007, 07:26 PM	#15
teeteeplz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saginaw,MI Posts: 11	Re: Paradise on hold, line 72' Wow you guys/girls? are awesome. I thought the truck needed a lot more work that I suppose it really does, That will keep my wallet happy! Thanks for welcoming me to the site, it looks like you have a great crowd of helpful persons here!



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12-24-2007, 11:38 AM	#18
teeteeplz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saginaw,MI Posts: 11	Re: Paradise on hold, line 72' I'm not going to drive it again till April, because I turn 16 on 4/20/08. And it goes into storage for the winter, so I cant take pictures of it right now. I tried to convince my dad to bring it home for a Christmas treat, but he declined sadly. It gets boring driving their cars... Nothin' like having your own.

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