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Erok · 03-28-2012, 01:05 PM

Hi all,

Thought I'd introduce myself and my new to me 72 GMC 2500 Super. The story starts out with plans to build a shop.

So the wife and I bought a new house last year and we need to build a pole barn style shop to house our stuff. We had a 99 1 ton diesel pickup that we use to pull a travel trailer with but we don't do that anymore. But we all know having a truck is a necessity. I thought it might be a good idea to sell the 99 truck, buy an old truck with the proceeds and build the shop with the extra cash. That way we don't have to pull a loan. So that's what we did.

So I picked up this cool Mustard colored pickem up that my wife lovingly designated the "Turd". She's got a 350, auto, posi and isn't pretty but not too bad. Of course my wife thinks its just a work truck, little does she know, lol.

So that's it. She'll need some work done but she runs just fine. I'll slowly start fixen er up after my other projects are done. Oh yeah, the old owner did give me all the trim pieces but they are pretty messed up.

So I haven't searched the forum yet, sorry, but who is considered to have the best replacement panels, sheet metal, etc?

Here she is.

**RenoKeene** · 03-28-2012, 01:43 PM

Welcome aboard from Central Florida! Looks to be a solid GMC with AC, very cool. As far as parts and panels go order catalogs from everybody LMC, Classic Industries, Classic parts of America, etc. they are free. Check the vendor's section and try to deal with them first, they "get it". You can be a subscriber here for $25 and buy and sell parts on the board, highly recommended.
Congratulations on a good looking truck.

RexDodge · 03-28-2012, 01:45 PM

Welcome! It's good to see more from the Northwest. Congrats on the truck AND the "storage" shop. I've seen some very nice "work spaces" set up in some

Erok · 03-28-2012, 03:30 PM

Thanks guys! I'll get those catalogs ordered.

57larry · 03-28-2012, 05:06 PM

welcome to the site. a lot of good info here

71HUGGER396 · 03-28-2012, 05:24 PM

Nice truck and welcome to the board!

gysgtc · 03-28-2012, 05:28 PM

Nice truck and welcome from the Miami of the north east.

Sicklajoie · 03-28-2012, 06:03 PM

Sharp truck!
Love the stance.
And I absolutely love GMCs!

RCbowtie69 · 04-01-2012, 09:15 AM

Nice truck,weclome to the board & hey from N.C.Keep on Truckin'

03-28-2012, 01:05 PM	#1
Erok Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Washougal, WA Posts: 23	Hi all! New 72 owner checking in Hi all, Thought I'd introduce myself and my new to me 72 GMC 2500 Super. The story starts out with plans to build a shop. So the wife and I bought a new house last year and we need to build a pole barn style shop to house our stuff. We had a 99 1 ton diesel pickup that we use to pull a travel trailer with but we don't do that anymore. But we all know having a truck is a necessity. I thought it might be a good idea to sell the 99 truck, buy an old truck with the proceeds and build the shop with the extra cash. That way we don't have to pull a loan. So that's what we did. So I picked up this cool Mustard colored pickem up that my wife lovingly designated the "Turd". She's got a 350, auto, posi and isn't pretty but not too bad. Of course my wife thinks its just a work truck, little does she know, lol. So that's it. She'll need some work done but she runs just fine. I'll slowly start fixen er up after my other projects are done. Oh yeah, the old owner did give me all the trim pieces but they are pretty messed up. So I haven't searched the forum yet, sorry, but who is considered to have the best replacement panels, sheet metal, etc? Here she is.

03-28-2012, 01:43 PM	#2
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,026	Re: Hi all! New 72 owner checking in Welcome aboard from Central Florida! Looks to be a solid GMC with AC, very cool. As far as parts and panels go order catalogs from everybody LMC, Classic Industries, Classic parts of America, etc. they are free. Check the vendor's section and try to deal with them first, they "get it". You can be a subscriber here for $25 and buy and sell parts on the board, highly recommended. Congratulations on a good looking truck. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-28-2012, 01:45 PM	#3
RexDodge Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 741	Re: Hi all! New 72 owner checking in Welcome! It's good to see more from the Northwest. Congrats on the truck AND the "storage" shop. I've seen some very nice "work spaces" set up in some

03-28-2012, 03:30 PM	#4
Erok Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Washougal, WA Posts: 23	Re: Hi all! New 72 owner checking in Thanks guys! I'll get those catalogs ordered.

03-28-2012, 05:06 PM	#5
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,162	Re: Hi all! New 72 owner checking in welcome to the site. a lot of good info here

03-28-2012, 05:24 PM	#6
71HUGGER396 Confirmed Truckaholic Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sarver,PA 16055 Posts: 732	Re: Hi all! New 72 owner checking in Nice truck and welcome to the board! __________________ 1968 50th STEP SIDE SHORTY, 350/350, a/c, ps, p,b Daily Driver, 1970 Cst short fleet, all black, 350/350, 1970 2wd Blazer, 2wd, 6 cyl. 3 spd, original, now a 454, 350turbo, 3.73 posi, on the road 1971 2wd fleet shorty, 454, 700r4, 3.73 posi, SOLD to 67OLDSTYLE72 "My rig's a little old but that don't mean she's slow" - SAWYER BROWN's Six Days On The Road SEMPER FI "I use to be a lean mean fighting machine, but now I'm a huffin, puffin, over stuffin love muffin"

03-28-2012, 05:28 PM	#7
gysgtc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sutton, WV Posts: 340	Re: Hi all! New 72 owner checking in Nice truck and welcome from the Miami of the north east.

03-28-2012, 06:03 PM	#8
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,496	Re: Hi all! New 72 owner checking in Sharp truck! Love the stance. And I absolutely love GMCs! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

04-01-2012, 09:15 AM	#9
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Hi all! New 72 owner checking in Nice truck,weclome to the board & hey from N.C.Keep on Truckin' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,



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