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09-24-2012, 09:54 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: imperial beach california
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72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.
hello,
tell me you all think of my build. gm didnt make a shortbed 8 lug but i did. 1972 gmc c2500 short bed..chassis shortened from the rear 20 inches.moved suspension forward re sized drive shaft..exactly 115 wheel base. factory 402.black ostridge skin material interior looks great. i have another chevy c20 im building now. thanks, bear. |
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09-24-2012, 10:07 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Brandon,Iowa
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Re: 72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.
Sharp Truck !! Great Job !!
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09-24-2012, 10:12 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: New Madison, Ohio
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Re: 72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.
Hey barronjr ...
 to the forums and  from Ohio  that is flat out  
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09-24-2012, 10:41 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: imperial beach california
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Re: 72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.
Thanks for the great welcome.
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09-24-2012, 11:38 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Springfield, MO
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Re: 72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.
Are those the factory White/Dark Olive color combo for 1972....thinking that's what my paint code calls for...
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09-25-2012, 12:02 AM
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Location: Edwards, CA
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Re: 72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.
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09-25-2012, 12:50 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: imperial beach california
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Re: 72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.
no,the original green is a little lighter.
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09-25-2012, 10:28 AM
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Location: Lebanon, Mo.
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Re: 72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.
Sweet
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09-25-2012, 10:51 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Hideaway, TX
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Re: 72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.
Are the rear wheels centered properly in the wheel well?
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09-25-2012, 11:16 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Lomita, Ca
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Re: 72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.
They look to be more toward the front of the wheel well rather than the center
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09-25-2012, 01:40 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: imperial beach california
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Re: 72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.
might have moved a tad forward when we lowered her.
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09-25-2012, 07:27 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Carlsbad, CA
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Re: 72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.
You should post your truck in this thread, it needs you.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=short+3%2F4
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