![]() |
|
![]() |
#1 |
On the road
![]() ![]() Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA
Posts: 816
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
Here are a few more things I added, I know I’m missing a lot I did to it over the last couple of years. First was this awesome Pro6Ten compressor. I got tired of fighting the A6 compressors from the parts stores.
__________________
Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
On the road
![]() ![]() Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA
Posts: 816
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
I also changed the radiator out for a new Murray 4-core from O'Riellys (the old one was toast), added a Stewart high flow thermostat, stuffed a 2 speed Deraile fan in between the condensor and the radiator and added an edelbrock aluminum waterpump. The fan is only for the AC while in traffic. This thing is running cool now. I also changed out the carb for a fresher 850. Somewhere along the way I installed a Performer RPM manifold as well.
__________________
Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
On the road
![]() ![]() Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA
Posts: 816
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
I got my new Powermaster 100 amp alternator installed.
__________________
Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
On the road
![]() ![]() Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA
Posts: 816
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
Look what my wife got me, I thought it was cool.
__________________
Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Monroe, LA
Posts: 2,104
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
It is an awesome looking truck, it hauls a$$, and it gets driven quite a bit...what else could any of us wish for?!?!?! I love it Mike!
__________________
Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Sunny Arizona
Posts: 525
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
I was wondering what happened to you!!! Beautiful truck!!! I want your buckets..!! Lol
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
On the road
![]() ![]() Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA
Posts: 816
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
Thanks Guys.
__________________
Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
On the road
![]() ![]() Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA
Posts: 816
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
A few shots while we were at Goodguys in Texas. I ran into lots of board members there.
__________________
Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Man of Mini-Talents
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Posts: 4,295
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
Great looking interior too. Great job.
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
On the road
![]() ![]() Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA
Posts: 816
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
Thanks Steve,
here are few more shots for the pic lovers.
__________________
Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: San Jose
Posts: 206
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
Great looking truck. What size are your tires? ____________ my build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556610 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
PROJECT 7DEUCE
![]() Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: GRANTS PASS OR
Posts: 21,608
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
Beautiful truck...The upgrades are spot on..
__________________
GO BIG GREEN ![]() 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.. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
On the road
![]() ![]() Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA
Posts: 816
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
Thanks guys,
They are 18 x 8 on the front with 4.5” Backspace. Tires are 235-55-18 Rear is 20 x 10 with 5.5” backspace. Tires are 295-45-20
__________________
Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: sutton WV
Posts: 1,822
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
Truck looks great!!! I'm glad to see someone with 295/45-20 tires in the rear because that's what I'm wanting to run. I like a little more sidewall. Your buckets look awesome too..
__________________
Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
67cheby
![]() Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: siloam springs ar 72761
Posts: 17,890
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
Beautiful truck , enjoyed hanging out with you guys , even though you "didn't know me good enough to offer me a beer" ! LOL
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 |
On the road
![]() ![]() Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA
Posts: 816
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
Hi Mike, yeah it was great hanging out with you guys as well we had an awesome time. Glad to hear it was not too much wrong with your truck I know you were worried. It was really cool getting to see your truck in person and we are ready to do it again.......don't remember the beer part, it was pretty fuzzy at that point LOL. We are going to be back out at the speedway next week for the Pate swap meet, are you making this one?
__________________
Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 |
67-72 parts collector,…
![]() Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 22,698
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
Love your truck!
__________________
Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
67cheby
![]() Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: siloam springs ar 72761
Posts: 17,890
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
I wish I could go to the swap meet I have never been to one that size, but I had better stay home and get this Jimmy built since I only have 6 months left to finish it !
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 |
Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 24,461
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
I love this truck!!!!
The interior looks amazing and the new wheels set it off!
__________________
-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) |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
On the road
![]() ![]() Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA
Posts: 816
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
Thanks everyone.
Mike if you ever get a chance you need to check out Pate, it's pretty awesome.
__________________
Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#21 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Toms River, NJ
Posts: 5,518
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
I really love this truck, the interior, the motor, the color, the wheels. Really nice job on it
![]()
__________________
Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#22 |
Still Learning
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Central Oklahoma
Posts: 10,108
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
Awesome truck! Love the interior, stance and wheel combo.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#23 |
State of Confusion!
![]() ![]() Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
Posts: 46,863
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
I believe this is the combo Mike has, it amounts to around a 4/8 drop.
ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 18/20"Coys 18 x 8 on the front with 4.5” Backspace. Tires are 235-55-18 Rear is 20 x 10 with 5.5” backspace. Tires are 295-45-20
__________________
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! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#24 | |
Still Learning
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Central Oklahoma
Posts: 10,108
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
Quote:
![]() |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#25 |
On the road
![]() ![]() Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA
Posts: 816
|
Re: The GSFMech Build
Thanks guys for the kind words. I've actually done a lot to it since I posted last. I had an air cleaner stud snap off just above the carb and the motor ate it. So I had to build a new motor. While I had it out I pulled the front clip and dealt with a few things I didn't like. I had some issues with the firewall so I stripped and repainted it and I used the Eastwood urethane on my core support and inner fenders. This had more of a satin look and looks much better. I used an undercover innovations panel on for the front. My buddy Chris (Bowtie468) powder coated all my pulleys and brackets. It really cleaned it up under the hood. Sorry but these are the best pics I have of it.
__________________
Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|