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SLO Rides · 09-25-2009, 02:23 PM

Well after many hours of hounding from the lady here I am.

My name is Dan Brumbaugh, Im 28 & I live in beautiful San Luis Obispo, Ca, right smack dab on the Central Coast. I opened a small HotRod shop just over 4 years ago. Just about a month back I purchased the new shop truck. After searching for sometime I found this 1972 GMC Sierra 3500 in Bakersfield, Ca for $700. Solid body, the 402 ran but needed some TLC.

After a little convincing I was able to steal my girl and her Silverado 1/2ton, hooked up my trailer and hit the road. Was quite the adventure, poor Silverado was pushed to the limits but we made it home.

After a complete brake job, some removal of certain A/C components and a carb rebuild we were on the road. Still have a lot to do. Exh. valve in #2 seems to be burnt, loosing compression and popping through the exh.. Dropped in an HEI for some reliability over the single points system. But that Mallory Dual Point keeps staring at me. Searching for some smaller chamber 396 heads. Running 113cc Open Chambers and would like to bump the compression a little if I have to work some heads.

Transmission is the Granny Geared 4spd, but that wont last too long. A 1970 Muncie #661 M-20 Case with M-22 Gears will soon take its place.

Has a flatbed at the moment, poor quality. Looking to upgrade to a nicer quality flatbed or fleetside. Looking to also re-install the saddle tanks just as soon as I acquire a set.

I drive her everyday. Here are some pics.

P.S. Ditched the Bowtie Caps

Jerry Jones · 09-25-2009, 08:59 PM

Wow, you stole her, what a friggin' steal!

Welcome aboard from Northern California!

jsbgump · 09-26-2009, 12:47 AM

Wow great score. Welcome to the board from Texas

SLO Rides · 10-08-2009, 06:32 PM

Also have a 1958 Chevrolet Viking 60. Yanked the Power Pak 261 I6 this Morning and the cab this afternoon. Going to be mounted on a mid-80s Jimmy 4x4 Chassis. The Old Mans project

Calitruckgrl1 · 10-29-2009, 04:25 PM

Sweet trucks!! Can't wait to see the progress!

Calitruckgrl1 · 01-25-2010, 01:42 AM

Norma Rae needs a bed

09-25-2009, 02:23 PM	#1
SLO Rides Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca Posts: 6	Got A New Shop Truck :) Well after many hours of hounding from the lady here I am. My name is Dan Brumbaugh, Im 28 & I live in beautiful San Luis Obispo, Ca, right smack dab on the Central Coast. I opened a small HotRod shop just over 4 years ago. Just about a month back I purchased the new shop truck. After searching for sometime I found this 1972 GMC Sierra 3500 in Bakersfield, Ca for $700. Solid body, the 402 ran but needed some TLC. After a little convincing I was able to steal my girl and her Silverado 1/2ton, hooked up my trailer and hit the road. Was quite the adventure, poor Silverado was pushed to the limits but we made it home. After a complete brake job, some removal of certain A/C components and a carb rebuild we were on the road. Still have a lot to do. Exh. valve in #2 seems to be burnt, loosing compression and popping through the exh.. Dropped in an HEI for some reliability over the single points system. But that Mallory Dual Point keeps staring at me. Searching for some smaller chamber 396 heads. Running 113cc Open Chambers and would like to bump the compression a little if I have to work some heads. Transmission is the Granny Geared 4spd, but that wont last too long. A 1970 Muncie #661 M-20 Case with M-22 Gears will soon take its place. Has a flatbed at the moment, poor quality. Looking to upgrade to a nicer quality flatbed or fleetside. Looking to also re-install the saddle tanks just as soon as I acquire a set. I drive her everyday. Here are some pics. P.S. Ditched the Bowtie Caps Attached Images __________________ SLO Rides HotRods & Customs 445 A Prado Rd. San Luis Obispo, Ca 93401 www.slorides.com

09-26-2009, 12:47 AM	#3
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Got A New Shop Truck :) Wow great score. Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

10-08-2009, 06:32 PM	#4
SLO Rides Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca Posts: 6	Re: Got A New Shop Truck :) Also have a 1958 Chevrolet Viking 60. Yanked the Power Pak 261 I6 this Morning and the cab this afternoon. Going to be mounted on a mid-80s Jimmy 4x4 Chassis. The Old Mans project Attached Images __________________ SLO Rides HotRods & Customs 445 A Prado Rd. San Luis Obispo, Ca 93401 www.slorides.com Last edited by SLO Rides; 10-08-2009 at 06:33 PM.

10-29-2009, 04:25 PM	#5
Calitruckgrl1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 27	Re: Got A New Shop Truck :) Sweet trucks!! Can't wait to see the progress! __________________ My 1965 GMC 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post2754022 My brother's 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482

09-25-2009, 08:59 PM	#2
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: Got A New Shop Truck :) Wow, you stole her, what a friggin' steal! Welcome aboard from Northern California! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

01-25-2010, 01:42 AM	#6
Calitruckgrl1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 27	Re: Got A New Shop Truck :) Norma Rae needs a bed __________________ My 1965 GMC 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post2754022 My brother's 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482



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