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ERASER5 · 01-23-2010, 05:25 PM

For the headlight upgrade read this http://www.madelectrical.com/electri...adlights.shtml

Since you have a GMC, you will have 2 sets of green (high beam) wires coming out of the fire wall, then those 2 split into 4 so, cut BEFORE the 4 wire split.

When you are done, the dimmer switch will only see less than .5 amps. That is a big drop from 20 or so. The headlights will pull power directly from the battery/alt. Your 30 year old wires will thank you.

Make sure you replace the fuse with a breaker, so if there is an overload problem, the breaker will reset and you can use the low beams to get home.

Cw72gmc · 03-01-2010, 01:56 AM

Updated Picture, Can't Wait To Go Camping!

Cw72gmc · 05-02-2010, 09:45 PM

Ok Guys, Exciting Update!!!

My Truck Is Sitting In The Paint Booth !!!!!

I should have it back in three weeks or so because the shop doing it is swamped!!!

I will post pics as soon as its back!!!

Here are a couple pics taken last weekend before the ride over to the shop!

Cw72gmc · 08-11-2011, 11:26 PM

Hey guys, I've missed you all. Life has been absolutely crazy...... But I Still Have Jack , and a ton of work has been done.
Between the career change, the deaths in the family, fighting the diabetes, and getting married..... The truck has been delayed a bit. HOWEVER IT IS NOW DONE!!! I feel bad I didnt update during the progress, so here is the deal. I will post pics of the body work before it was finished.... as teaser pics, and will post the final pictures of it done in a few weeks when I pick it up from the indoor storage.

List of what was done

Both outer rockers,
Minor dent in cab where bed hit it.
machine sanded, primered in bare spots
new mirrors
new shocks
new clutch
and most of all, NEW PAINT!!!

Here are the pics, i'll post more in a few weeks. Missed you guys! Hope all is well!!!!

For my first real project i dont think my body work is too bad?

mjensen · 08-13-2011, 01:47 PM

Well...you promised more pictures!

pcorriveau951 · 08-14-2011, 12:28 AM

what size tires are you running? nice to see you keeping it longbed and stock height.

Cw72gmc · 09-16-2011, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjensen

Well...you promised more pictures!

Getting ready to upload a few more, after i type my next update, watch my thread it will get active in the next week or two

NTR72GMC · 08-19-2011, 06:23 PM

Glad to see you back at it.

Cw72gmc · 09-16-2011, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NTR72GMC

Glad to see you back at it.

Thanks buddy, you know, driving an h2 is cool, but i've missed my truck more than any other vehicle i've had!!

NTR72GMC · 09-16-2011, 11:48 PM

Have you tried interstate for the bumper? They sell some aftermarket ones that should work.
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Cw72gmc · 09-16-2011, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NTR72GMC

Have you tried interstate for the bumper? They sell some aftermarket ones that should work.
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You know, I havent, thanks for that, i'll check with them

NTR72GMC · 09-17-2011, 12:08 AM

Look up certifit.com they have a few bumpers that should work for your truck . Certifit and Interstate are the same company by the way.
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NTR72GMC · 09-17-2011, 12:31 AM

The last page on the catalog has the list of truck bumpers and brackets.
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Cw72gmc · 09-18-2011, 12:55 PM

I got my stereo in today. It's just a mount that I made out of some scrap. I know it's crude but I don't want to tear up my dash. And in the glove box wasnt working to well.

Cw72gmc · 10-01-2011, 08:32 PM

Ok Guys, here are some pictures, I don't have my other memory card so I can't post pics with lenses and everything, I dont have my mirrors yet either, but here are some pictures to keep you guys following!!!

Please let me know what you think of my progress... need to know if i'm doing it right

Cw72gmc · 10-01-2011, 08:25 PM

Bump

Cw72gmc · 10-01-2011, 08:25 PM

Bumpity bump bump

NTR72GMC · 10-03-2011, 03:07 AM

looks good!!!

dougminton · 10-03-2011, 07:42 AM

I like that color, and its a GMC. subscribed

01-23-2010, 05:25 PM	#1
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Project : JACK LALANNE For the headlight upgrade read this http://www.madelectrical.com/electri...adlights.shtml Since you have a GMC, you will have 2 sets of green (high beam) wires coming out of the fire wall, then those 2 split into 4 so, cut BEFORE the 4 wire split. When you are done, the dimmer switch will only see less than .5 amps. That is a big drop from 20 or so. The headlights will pull power directly from the battery/alt. Your 30 year old wires will thank you. Make sure you replace the fuse with a breaker, so if there is an overload problem, the breaker will reset and you can use the low beams to get home. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

03-01-2010, 01:56 AM	#2
Cw72gmc ~Craig~ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kearns Utah Posts: 169	Re: Project : JACK LALANNE Updated Picture, Can't Wait To Go Camping!

05-02-2010, 09:45 PM	#3
Cw72gmc ~Craig~ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kearns Utah Posts: 169	Re: Project : JACK LALANNE Ok Guys, Exciting Update!!! My Truck Is Sitting In The Paint Booth !!!!! I should have it back in three weeks or so because the shop doing it is swamped!!! I will post pics as soon as its back!!! Here are a couple pics taken last weekend before the ride over to the shop!

08-11-2011, 11:26 PM	#4
Cw72gmc ~Craig~ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kearns Utah Posts: 169	Re: Project : JACK LALANNE UPDATE 8/2011!!! L@@K Hey guys, I've missed you all. Life has been absolutely crazy...... But I Still Have Jack , and a ton of work has been done. Between the career change, the deaths in the family, fighting the diabetes, and getting married..... The truck has been delayed a bit. HOWEVER IT IS NOW DONE!!! I feel bad I didnt update during the progress, so here is the deal. I will post pics of the body work before it was finished.... as teaser pics, and will post the final pictures of it done in a few weeks when I pick it up from the indoor storage. List of what was done Both outer rockers, Minor dent in cab where bed hit it. machine sanded, primered in bare spots new mirrors new shocks new clutch and most of all, NEW PAINT!!! Here are the pics, i'll post more in a few weeks. Missed you guys! Hope all is well!!!! For my first real project i dont think my body work is too bad?

08-13-2011, 01:47 PM	#5
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: Project : JACK LALANNE Well...you promised more pictures! __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

08-14-2011, 12:28 AM	#6
pcorriveau951 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 147	Re: Project : JACK LALANNE what size tires are you running? nice to see you keeping it longbed and stock height.

08-19-2011, 06:23 PM	#8
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: Project : JACK LALANNE Glad to see you back at it.

09-16-2011, 11:48 PM	#10
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: Project : JACK LALANNE Have you tried interstate for the bumper? They sell some aftermarket ones that should work. Posted via Mobile Device

09-17-2011, 12:08 AM	#12
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: Project : JACK LALANNE Look up certifit.com they have a few bumpers that should work for your truck . Certifit and Interstate are the same company by the way. Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by NTR72GMC; 09-17-2011 at 12:33 AM.

09-17-2011, 12:31 AM	#13
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: Project : JACK LALANNE The last page on the catalog has the list of truck bumpers and brackets. Posted via Mobile Device

09-18-2011, 12:55 PM	#14
Cw72gmc ~Craig~ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kearns Utah Posts: 169	Re: Project : JACK LALANNE I got my stereo in today. It's just a mount that I made out of some scrap. I know it's crude but I don't want to tear up my dash. And in the glove box wasnt working to well.

10-01-2011, 08:32 PM	#15
Cw72gmc ~Craig~ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kearns Utah Posts: 169	Re: Project : JACK LALANNE Ok Guys, here are some pictures, I don't have my other memory card so I can't post pics with lenses and everything, I dont have my mirrors yet either, but here are some pictures to keep you guys following!!! Please let me know what you think of my progress... need to know if i'm doing it right

10-01-2011, 08:25 PM	#16
Cw72gmc ~Craig~ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kearns Utah Posts: 169	Re: Project : JACK LALANNE Bump

10-01-2011, 08:25 PM	#17
Cw72gmc ~Craig~ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kearns Utah Posts: 169	Re: Project : JACK LALANNE Bumpity bump bump

10-03-2011, 03:07 AM	#18
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: Project : JACK LALANNE looks good!!!



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10-03-2011, 07:42 AM	#19
dougminton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: norman okahoma Posts: 269	Re: Project : JACK LALANNE I like that color, and its a GMC. subscribed __________________ The TEAL GMC build thread is HERE 1972 GMC SWB 454 oval ports TH400 fastest 1/4 mile time so far 13.05 @ 104 If you think you have too much horsepower you obviously have a traction problem !

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