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**special-K** · 10-08-2008, 05:14 PM

Last year I replaced the front wheel bearings on my`72 K2500 because one was bad.It`s had a good bit of free-play since I bought it.There was still verticle play so this summer I replaced the ball joints.It still has free-play in the steering so I checked while someone turned the wheel.The sector shaft has play at the bushing where it comes out of the box.Time for a rebuild or new steering gear.I decided to use one I`ve had around for a good while.I ordered it for a truck that I was going to do a ground-up like-new resto on that never happened.So...it`s going on my driver.

The blue truck I sold last summer had all the front end and brakes tip-top.This one has always needed alot of work in those areas because when I bought the blue one it needed everything just to be driveable.So,it went ahead of the GMC.I did the front brakes,master cyl,and booster when I did the front bearings.I just did the rear brakes back in the spring.So,little by little I`ll have this thing trackin`straight and stoppin`square.
Next,springs and shocks,then tires.

LOW DOUGH · 10-08-2008, 05:21 PM

it'll get there

low'n slow · 10-08-2008, 10:19 PM

One step at a time will get it done.

**special-K** · 10-09-2008, 05:43 AM

I bought it in`01.The motor kicked the bucket 6 months later.It sat until`04 when I decided to take the motor I built from a truck that needed a cosmetic resto,just sitting.It got new exhaust and runs great.

When I got it I couldn`t stand the seat,arm rests,and dash pad were covered in vinyl and it had a later GMC steering wheel.The first thing I did was cover the seat with a Sierra-style cover,repro steering wheel,dash pad,and arm rests.Still needs carpet bad.It just keeps getting bumped back on the list.

This truck is a rolling restoration.Although,I don`t consider the resto to be started yet.I used to jump in and get alot done right away on my vehicles.I`m learning to be patient these days.Bit by bit it`ll get done.It has been running hot at times for awhile,too.I`ve messed with the coolant,new thermostat,fan clutch/fan,and now I had a radiator reconditioned.I`m installing that with this latest tear-down.I think the old radiator was getting pretty gunked up and my radiator man said if that thing didn`t leak when he got done rodding it he`d go (blank) himself(and pay for the lessons,too).I guess by the time it gets hot next year I`ll know it`s fixed.I`ve just been babying it since last year.
Looks like next year will be the year of a smooth ride and carpet.This was the year of the cool and straight ride and last year was the year of the ride that stops(carried over to his year).Hopefully by the following year it will be the year of fresh paint and clear windshield.
My big plan for this truck has always been to get a Four Wheel Camper for it.They are those low-profile slide-ins that crank up to normal height.

**jaros44sr** · 10-09-2008, 06:33 AM

Nice work Tim, little by little is better than none by none, lol

Interior looks great

**special-K** · 10-09-2008, 07:00 AM

That`s a picture of the motor from last year.I changed the filter after taking this picture and used the factory spacer/breather.It think it runs alot better that way.
Last year the plan was to sell this one since I hadn`t done alot to it and it was so nice.I had alot of work into the blue Chevy and liked it just how it was.But,everyone wanted that blue & white truck.So,I sold that since it`s not like I don`t like this one.I`m going to like it alot more with the steering tightened up.

**special-K** · 10-09-2008, 05:21 PM

A couple more parts pics.

**special-K** · 10-11-2008, 11:12 PM

Radiator`s done.So,it`s ready for warm weather next year.I`m so far behind I think I`m ahead.I just need a chance to get the steering back in.My`92 needed the coolant flushed and it needed tires.Little by little.

va_tlc · 10-12-2008, 08:18 AM

i hear ya, with todays economy i belive most are little by little, just seems with all older cars and trucks once ya tear into one part, ya always find something else that jus has to be replaced or rebuilt to make the prior part to work properly, and so on... and so on.. well thats my excuse to the wife anyhows. dont always work. but thats my story and im stickin to it. i belive youll be happy with the 2500 once it all comes together. so keep chucking away at it and youll have it.

**Yukon Jack** · 10-12-2008, 06:43 PM

If it were for little by little, I'd have no progress either - life just has a way of dictating what i have time to do - which is not much lately! Keep at it Tim!

10-08-2008, 05:14 PM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Little by Little Last year I replaced the front wheel bearings on my`72 K2500 because one was bad.It`s had a good bit of free-play since I bought it.There was still verticle play so this summer I replaced the ball joints.It still has free-play in the steering so I checked while someone turned the wheel.The sector shaft has play at the bushing where it comes out of the box.Time for a rebuild or new steering gear.I decided to use one I`ve had around for a good while.I ordered it for a truck that I was going to do a ground-up like-new resto on that never happened.So...it`s going on my driver. The blue truck I sold last summer had all the front end and brakes tip-top.This one has always needed alot of work in those areas because when I bought the blue one it needed everything just to be driveable.So,it went ahead of the GMC.I did the front brakes,master cyl,and booster when I did the front bearings.I just did the rear brakes back in the spring.So,little by little I`ll have this thing trackin`straight and stoppin`square. Next,springs and shocks,then tires. __________________ "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; 10-08-2008 at 05:21 PM.

10-08-2008, 05:21 PM	#2
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Little by Little it'll get there

10-08-2008, 10:19 PM	#3
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 883	Re: Little by Little One step at a time will get it done.

10-09-2008, 05:43 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Little by Little I bought it in`01.The motor kicked the bucket 6 months later.It sat until`04 when I decided to take the motor I built from a truck that needed a cosmetic resto,just sitting.It got new exhaust and runs great. When I got it I couldn`t stand the seat,arm rests,and dash pad were covered in vinyl and it had a later GMC steering wheel.The first thing I did was cover the seat with a Sierra-style cover,repro steering wheel,dash pad,and arm rests.Still needs carpet bad.It just keeps getting bumped back on the list. This truck is a rolling restoration.Although,I don`t consider the resto to be started yet.I used to jump in and get alot done right away on my vehicles.I`m learning to be patient these days.Bit by bit it`ll get done.It has been running hot at times for awhile,too.I`ve messed with the coolant,new thermostat,fan clutch/fan,and now I had a radiator reconditioned.I`m installing that with this latest tear-down.I think the old radiator was getting pretty gunked up and my radiator man said if that thing didn`t leak when he got done rodding it he`d go (blank) himself(and pay for the lessons,too).I guess by the time it gets hot next year I`ll know it`s fixed.I`ve just been babying it since last year. Looks like next year will be the year of a smooth ride and carpet.This was the year of the cool and straight ride and last year was the year of the ride that stops(carried over to his year).Hopefully by the following year it will be the year of fresh paint and clear windshield. My big plan for this truck has always been to get a Four Wheel Camper for it.They are those low-profile slide-ins that crank up to normal height. __________________ "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; 10-09-2008 at 06:13 AM.

10-09-2008, 06:33 AM	#5
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,767	Re: Little by Little Nice work Tim, little by little is better than none by none, lol Interior looks great __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 10-09-2008 at 06:33 AM.

10-09-2008, 07:00 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Little by Little That`s a picture of the motor from last year.I changed the filter after taking this picture and used the factory spacer/breather.It think it runs alot better that way. Last year the plan was to sell this one since I hadn`t done alot to it and it was so nice.I had alot of work into the blue Chevy and liked it just how it was.But,everyone wanted that blue & white truck.So,I sold that since it`s not like I don`t like this one.I`m going to like it alot more with the steering tightened up. __________________ "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; 10-09-2008 at 12:02 PM.

10-09-2008, 05:21 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Little by Little A couple more parts pics. __________________ "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 ~

10-11-2008, 11:12 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Little by Little Radiator`s done.So,it`s ready for warm weather next year.I`m so far behind I think I`m ahead.I just need a chance to get the steering back in.My`92 needed the coolant flushed and it needed tires.Little by little. __________________ "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 ~

10-12-2008, 08:18 AM	#9
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: Little by Little i hear ya, with todays economy i belive most are little by little, just seems with all older cars and trucks once ya tear into one part, ya always find something else that jus has to be replaced or rebuilt to make the prior part to work properly, and so on... and so on.. well thats my excuse to the wife anyhows. dont always work. but thats my story and im stickin to it. i belive youll be happy with the 2500 once it all comes together. so keep chucking away at it and youll have it. __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

10-12-2008, 06:43 PM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Little by Little If it were for little by little, I'd have no progress either - life just has a way of dictating what i have time to do - which is not much lately! Keep at it Tim! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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