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12-26-2019, 10:13 AM
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Location: Rayne, LA
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Re: The GSFMech Build
It still hurts to look at this.
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12-26-2019, 11:02 AM
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Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Me too Steven, it was life changing
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Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by GSFMECH; 12-26-2019 at 11:04 AM. Reason: Spelling |
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12-26-2019, 11:11 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
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Re: The GSFMech Build
I agree. Looking forward to seeing Carlos in person. With the way you work I imagine she'll be cruising on your next visit home.
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12-26-2019, 11:14 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Natchitoches, LA
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Re: The GSFMech Build
That is very unfortunate. Beautiful truck. Have seen it around town.
I'm sure v2.0 will be an awesome ride! CT |
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12-26-2019, 12:04 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Dang! Glad you're alright, these things aren't engineered to protect the driver like the new ones are.
Is the engine ok? What was your opinion on the Gear Vendors unit. I've been mulling using one over a newer trans that has overdrive.
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12-26-2019, 12:43 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Yeah, I was pretty banged up, ribs are still sore. Yes the complete drivetrain was ok, all I lost was the fan, fan clutch and water pump. The gearvendor is awesome, I love it. I have a 400th so rebuilds are easy and cheap and the overdrive is icing on the cake.
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Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com |
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12-26-2019, 02:09 PM
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Man of Mini-Talents
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Man, how did you avoid taking a steering wheel to the face? That's a big fear of mine about these things... I like my teeth.
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12-26-2019, 02:34 PM
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Oh, man! I feel bad for you. Glad you didn't get hurt worse, and that you are picking up the pieces.
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12-26-2019, 02:59 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Reno, Nv.
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Sorry to see that happen, beautiful truck. Hope you had it insured well and glad you're okay.
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12-26-2019, 10:56 PM
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On the road
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Yeah lucky I didn't hit the guy head on, I hit him at a 45 degree angle and I was pinned to the door
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Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com |
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12-26-2019, 11:00 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Ozark, MO
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Re: The GSFMech Build
RIP to my favorite build ever on here.
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12-26-2019, 11:07 PM
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On the road
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Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Thanks Leevon
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Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com |
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12-27-2019, 12:12 AM
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On the road
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Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA
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Re: The GSFMech Build
There is a sneak peek of my next build in the back ground of post 205 of this build, page 9.
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Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com |
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12-27-2019, 09:04 AM
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Location: Chandler,AZ
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Re: The GSFMech Build
It hurt's to look at this, glad your ok.
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12-27-2019, 09:43 AM
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On the road
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Thanks guys
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Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com |
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12-27-2019, 03:05 PM
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A day late and $1 short...
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Northwest FL
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Phoenix... from the ashes.
Glad you were not hurt, and I look forward to seeing the new ride when it is finished.
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12-27-2019, 04:13 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Omaha Nebraska
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Sorry to read about your misfortune, I was wondering what rear gears and rpm stall you were running ?
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12-28-2019, 03:38 AM
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On the road
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA
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Re: The GSFMech Build
When I had the 496 in it I had Coan custom built 10" in it, stall was about 3400. I still had a 3.08 rear then. Since then I swapped out the engine for a mild 454 and stock converter for HRPT. Now has a 3.73 and a gear vendors overdrive
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Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com |
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