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67chevy1series · 08-12-2010, 01:11 AM

thank you

dieselarmy13 · 08-12-2010, 09:29 AM

Thanks guys.
kraut I was actually planning on doing the headers today, but our ONE (!) exhaust shop here in town is closed down for the time being because the owner and sole employee is in the hospital. So goes my luck. Probably not a good time anyway, since it's about 500 degrees with 200% humidity here in lovely Kansas. I'm not even sure where to start on this thing, there is just so much to do.

justpball · 08-12-2010, 09:56 AM

Welcome back bud and THANKS, my son just started his journey in the Army, so proud of him. Glad you made it back bro!

sourkraut · 08-12-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dieselarmy13

Thanks guys.
kraut I was actually planning on doing the headers today, but our ONE (!) exhaust shop here in town is closed down for the time being because the owner and sole employee is in the hospital. So goes my luck. Probably not a good time anyway, since it's about 500 degrees with 200% humidity here in lovely Kansas. I'm not even sure where to start on this thing, there is just so much to do.

if you have any touble or problems please let me know or anything i help with. i realize we are half a country apart but i stand by my work 110%!!

dieselarmy13 · 08-15-2010, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

WELCOME HOME, BROTHER!

Glad to have you back in Oz! Get her running and head this way for the Truck Nats in Sept. I owe you a cold one for your service.

Thanks Doug, I'll definitely put that on the list of maybes. Sounds like a nice trip for the SS.

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Originally Posted by justpball

Welcome back bud and THANKS, my son just started his journey in the Army, so proud of him. Glad you made it back bro!

If you or your son has ANY questions, don't hesitate to shoot me a PM. Tell him good luck from me!

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Originally Posted by sourkraut

if you have any touble or problems please let me know or anything i help with. i realize we are half a country apart but i stand by my work 110%!!

After seeing your work, I can understand why you would stand behind it! Top notch!

PLANETGETLOW · 09-15-2010, 12:12 PM

You have did alot with this pickup. Lookin very nice.

We're in the middle of my sons 72 and it has rear leafs. We put 22's on it and I'd like to get them to tuck with a static drop. Eventually it will get bags but baby steps right.

I'm wondering if JUST removing some leafs will do that? Or if I have to do a flip?

Any advice you could give would be great.

watahyahknow · 09-15-2010, 12:45 PM

i would suggest a flipkit since it works better than taking out leafs , dearched springs work as whell but when its only temporary its like trowing away money where it isnt needed (the price here is close to airbag springs ) , you prolly have to weld in a c clip either way to prevent the axle hitting the frame

mexgrhd68 · 09-27-2010, 05:58 PM

cool build, keep it up!!!! and MORE pics plz!!!!

dieselarmy13 · 10-10-2010, 02:08 AM

Thanks for the interest in her lately. I finally got my headers that sauerkraut made me put on and hooked up the other day. Took her out and beat on her for a while, trying to burn up a bunch of varnish-smelling gas. Just wish I had more time!

dieselarmy13 · 12-12-2010, 06:17 AM

Well it's been another two months, and on the bright side, baby has a garage. She is stuffed against a wall, but she is inside and ready for some winter love if I have the time. I WILL be driving Pig Pen by spring WITH the new engine, I SWEAR!!

67chevy1series · 12-12-2010, 02:51 PM

dont lie to us ,

sweet you know your going to need to get pictures right

cool1972gmc truck · 01-16-2011, 09:54 AM

sweet truck and an awesome build!!!! i love those 72 gmc trucks too!! have any new pics???

dieselarmy13 · 01-17-2011, 02:47 AM

Thank's guys! Don't have any recent pics. Just try to picture her covered in dust sitting in the corner of the garage. I recently had a guy that wanted to trade his hardtail ironhead for her (deal fell through) so I have been tinkering with her a little lately and the love affair has re-kindled. Just waiting for some fairer weather and she will be on the road.

REDNOSE65 · 02-05-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dieselarmy13

Thank's guys! Don't have any recent pics. Just try to picture her covered in dust sitting in the corner of the garage. I recently had a guy that wanted to trade his hardtail ironhead for her (deal fell through) so I have been tinkering with her a little lately and the love affair has re-kindled. Just waiting for some fairer weather and she will be on the road.

Glad you guys re-kindled. What are your plans?
You going to put Supremes on her? (saw your avatar)

dieselarmy13 · 02-06-2011, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by REDNOSE65

Glad you guys re-kindled. What are your plans?
You going to put Supremes on her? (saw your avatar)

I'd love to put some Supremes on her. That is actually one of my viable options, considering the cost. Right now, I'm just waiting for mother nature and my job to to cooperate.

dieselarmy13 · 06-19-2011, 07:05 PM

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surfmurf · 03-20-2013, 07:34 PM

Hey Diesel Army 13. I see your note with the pictures "Not sure of the actual conditon, I had my mom send me few pics of her, and this is waht she sent me:"
I looked and looked and can't find the pics of your Mom. She just sent pics of a truck, bummer. Tell her I'm single, tall, skinny, no pot belly, don't smoke and am not quite 74 yet. If your Mom isn't single, delete this message, I don't want to get hurt. Ah - maybe leave the 74 off too ! !
Just kiddin' The English language is so much fun - that is what you said, asked your Mom to send pictures of HER! If you're just gettin' home from Bush's war I hope you are whole and hopefully past any PTSD. I didn't experience that, but my Dad did and it lasted forever, we never knew what it was. Even if you're a career GI, your Mom is probably about 2 decades too young for me - WHAAAAA ! Heck of a project you're into. At that age I mentioned (shush), I working on my FIRST street rod, a 55.2 with SBC 302 (th eole Z/28) but with Roller Cam and 3 Rochester 2Gs (about the same CFM as the original big 4 bbl though) & pushing a 700R4. Haven't selected a rear end yet. She's got a '77 Nova 10 bolt and I may stay with that, but change it from my 2.56 to about a 3.42. Welcome home GI. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

packrat42 · 07-04-2013, 12:36 AM

you still have this thing?

surfmurf · 07-06-2013, 12:33 AM

Yep, still have "My Girl" (named her that due to all her curves).
Haven't done much on her the past few months. Bad back & hips slowing me & also, I need to loosen the entire front end & align the fenders and hood. Somebody put 'em on poorly due to their not fitting over their added '89-'93 Chevy S-10 front clip and then sort-of just forcing the fenders on = before I can secure the new (correct) Radiator Support and Radiator. I have not been able to find any guidance on loosening all these components and I'd rather not do a shade-tree mechanic type job on her.

Murf

surfmurf · 07-06-2013, 12:40 AM

I've got a lot more than 2 headlights. You didn't mean all 4 had to be in 1 vehicle did you? I've got 2+2+4 (its a car)+2+2 and the 4 are running right now. YEA!!!

dieselarmy13 · 02-13-2015, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by packrat42

you still have this thing?

Nah, I traded it to a dude who sold it to another dude who ended up getting transferred to Germany for work. The last I heard, she was tore apart in a garage somewhere in Texas. I still miss her.

08-12-2010, 01:11 AM	#76
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Diesel does a build thank you

08-12-2010, 09:29 AM	#77
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Diesel does a build Thanks guys. kraut I was actually planning on doing the headers today, but our ONE (!) exhaust shop here in town is closed down for the time being because the owner and sole employee is in the hospital. So goes my luck. Probably not a good time anyway, since it's about 500 degrees with 200% humidity here in lovely Kansas. I'm not even sure where to start on this thing, there is just so much to do. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

08-12-2010, 09:56 AM	#78
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Diesel does a build Welcome back bud and THANKS, my son just started his journey in the Army, so proud of him. Glad you made it back bro! __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

09-15-2010, 12:12 PM	#81
PLANETGETLOW Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 161	Re: Diesel does a build You have did alot with this pickup. Lookin very nice. We're in the middle of my sons 72 and it has rear leafs. We put 22's on it and I'd like to get them to tuck with a static drop. Eventually it will get bags but baby steps right. I'm wondering if JUST removing some leafs will do that? Or if I have to do a flip? Any advice you could give would be great.

09-15-2010, 12:45 PM	#82
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Diesel does a build i would suggest a flipkit since it works better than taking out leafs , dearched springs work as whell but when its only temporary its like trowing away money where it isnt needed (the price here is close to airbag springs ) , you prolly have to weld in a c clip either way to prevent the axle hitting the frame __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

09-27-2010, 05:58 PM	#83
mexgrhd68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Visalia, CA. Posts: 327	Re: Diesel does a build cool build, keep it up!!!! and MORE pics plz!!!! __________________ 68 c-10 1/2 ton swb fleetside, 79 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 ton swb fleetside, 99 Dodge Durango 4x4(wifes ride),53 and 55 chevy trucks(dads trucks ) 54 caddy 62 series 4 door(younger sons ride, aka 54caddy ) 70 caddy 2 door, 89 chevy silverado stepside(older sons rides )

10-10-2010, 02:08 AM	#84
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Diesel does a build Thanks for the interest in her lately. I finally got my headers that sauerkraut made me put on and hooked up the other day. Took her out and beat on her for a while, trying to burn up a bunch of varnish-smelling gas. Just wish I had more time! __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

12-12-2010, 06:17 AM	#85
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Diesel does a build Well it's been another two months, and on the bright side, baby has a garage. She is stuffed against a wall, but she is inside and ready for some winter love if I have the time. I WILL be driving Pig Pen by spring WITH the new engine, I SWEAR!! __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

12-12-2010, 02:51 PM	#86
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Diesel does a build dont lie to us , sweet you know your going to need to get pictures right

01-16-2011, 09:54 AM	#87
cool1972gmc truck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: colorado Posts: 59	Re: Diesel does a build sweet truck and an awesome build!!!! i love those 72 gmc trucks too!! have any new pics??? __________________

01-17-2011, 02:47 AM	#88
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Diesel does a build Thank's guys! Don't have any recent pics. Just try to picture her covered in dust sitting in the corner of the garage. I recently had a guy that wanted to trade his hardtail ironhead for her (deal fell through) so I have been tinkering with her a little lately and the love affair has re-kindled. Just waiting for some fairer weather and she will be on the road. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

06-19-2011, 07:05 PM	#91
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Diesel does a build http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=470457 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

03-20-2013, 07:34 PM	#92
surfmurf Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: unincorporated Pinellas County, FL between Clearwater & Largo, FL Posts: 9	Re: Diesel does a build Hey Diesel Army 13. I see your note with the pictures "Not sure of the actual conditon, I had my mom send me few pics of her, and this is waht she sent me:" I looked and looked and can't find the pics of your Mom. She just sent pics of a truck, bummer. Tell her I'm single, tall, skinny, no pot belly, don't smoke and am not quite 74 yet. If your Mom isn't single, delete this message, I don't want to get hurt. Ah - maybe leave the 74 off too ! ! Just kiddin' The English language is so much fun - that is what you said, asked your Mom to send pictures of HER! If you're just gettin' home from Bush's war I hope you are whole and hopefully past any PTSD. I didn't experience that, but my Dad did and it lasted forever, we never knew what it was. Even if you're a career GI, your Mom is probably about 2 decades too young for me - WHAAAAA ! Heck of a project you're into. At that age I mentioned (shush), I working on my FIRST street rod, a 55.2 with SBC 302 (th eole Z/28) but with Roller Cam and 3 Rochester 2Gs (about the same CFM as the original big 4 bbl though) & pushing a 700R4. Haven't selected a rear end yet. She's got a '77 Nova 10 bolt and I may stay with that, but change it from my 2.56 to about a 3.42. Welcome home GI. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

07-04-2013, 12:36 AM	#93
packrat42 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rutherfordton, North Carolina Posts: 328	Re: Diesel does a build you still have this thing? __________________ '72 Nova '71 C10 '63 VW Beetle ...............................____ .................________-\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;.\|__(O)___\|____/_(O)\| _______________________________________

07-06-2013, 12:33 AM	#94
surfmurf Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: unincorporated Pinellas County, FL between Clearwater & Largo, FL Posts: 9	Re: Diesel does a build Yep, still have "My Girl" (named her that due to all her curves). Haven't done much on her the past few months. Bad back & hips slowing me & also, I need to loosen the entire front end & align the fenders and hood. Somebody put 'em on poorly due to their not fitting over their added '89-'93 Chevy S-10 front clip and then sort-of just forcing the fenders on = before I can secure the new (correct) Radiator Support and Radiator. I have not been able to find any guidance on loosening all these components and I'd rather not do a shade-tree mechanic type job on her. Murf



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07-06-2013, 12:40 AM	#95
surfmurf Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: unincorporated Pinellas County, FL between Clearwater & Largo, FL Posts: 9	Re: Diesel does a build I've got a lot more than 2 headlights. You didn't mean all 4 had to be in 1 vehicle did you? I've got 2+2+4 (its a car)+2+2 and the 4 are running right now. YEA!!!

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