Sat pics (4-26) Fresh Orange!

[brad_man_72]

that gas cap matches the ones on my boat, should be able to pick one up from glenwood marine. i like a whole lot of things on that truck, stance, bumper gaps, color, and the exhaust is sweet.

[rogergodding]

Orange: I found this tire/wheel info on your site. I was wondering if that is still what you are running since you dropped the truck, and what the back spacing is on the wheels. I had the same wheels on my 71 until they rusted from within and would like to replace them sometime, but forget if they had backspacing or not.....

[Orange]

OK - I'll try to answer a few questions that I have seen just scanning through without quoting them - so if you asked something, just read...

The Gas Cap:
It's made by Air Ride Technologies. It's called a "Cool Cap".
Here's a link : http://www.hotrodsusa.com/store/air_coolcap.html
I don't know if they still produce them or not, but it works great, and I have never had a problem out of it. I didn't use the tool they show on that page, just mounted mine directly to the side of my cab inside the old filler with a rubber gasket to keep it from leaking. (72BLUZ can tell you, he studied it).

The exhaust. From header flange back I have Dynomax full length headers, into 2.5" Alum., with cutouts welded in, into Mello-Tone Single Chambers, then exiting as you see. Here is an .mp3 sound clip (right click save as for my bandwidth sake if you don't mind). http://slickorange.com/board/orange.MP3
This is obviously CAPPED. I will try and take an uncapped later. Before anyone asks cam is Crane & lift is .458".

Tires are different than what is listed on my website. I have to update it. I am going to be spending some time on it hopefully next week. The tires are now 275/60/15 rear, and 255/60/15 front.

Drop is 3" Front, 4" Rear. Front lowering coils, rear lowering leafs (ECE).

The bumpers don't sit really low - that one pic is a illusion. The lowest point is my long tubes - they are 4.5" at the bottom of the flange.

If anyone has any questions, just ask in this thread...I'll keep an eye on it. Thanks to Asa for the wonderful pics!

[Orange]

Originally Posted by Boog

Nicely finished GMC. Not finished yet under the hood?

Not quite. I was telling the guys yesterday my plans for it. I want to go with some fabbed aluminum valve covers, powdercoat the intake black, and some other minor details that will end up costing me lots of money.

But, here's the now for grins and giggles:


You gotta remember though, this is my daily driver. So, when I take it down, I am riding my bike to work (I work close). When I did the suspension last week, you better believe I finished it in two nights. It was rough riding the bike on 4 hours of sleep though.

DLB

[retodd7711]

Gorgeous! One of my favorite trucks on the board.

[straitnate14]

I was asking about the exaust kit? did you make the humps over the axle or did that come pre-bent and who sells it with a down angle like?

[fatboys69]

Looks GREAT MAN !!! Sorry i couldn't make it to the show Saturday ( Momma's still feelin kinda rough, so I felt like i needed to stay with here ). See you in the office Monday. Looks GOOD MAN!!! Great Job. !!!!

Fatboys69

[see ten]

Couple more guys.

I told him nobody would notice that lil speck!















Hmmmm?

[see ten]

This is probably one of my faves.















I hope you guys like em!

[67_C-30]

Beautiful truck Orange! I'm loving the Cragers. I never thought seeing Cragers would be breath of fresh air, but there's a real good reason they were so popular back in the day!

[68shortstep]

Orange: Great Truck !!! SeeTen: Great Photos, like always, Again & Again !!!

Orange: I really like the way the AC control & stereo head unit are swapped-positions. What is the company source of the AC control panel ? Looks well-made & very functional.

SeeTen: How do you do the solarized photo-look like you did to get the blue-tone of the dash/AC controller that you did ? Hope you don't mind sharing your secrets, since we all love & look forward to seeing your photo talents.

Congrats & thanks to both of you very-talented guys.

[Orange]

Originally Posted by straitnate14

I was asking about the exaust kit? did you make the humps over the axle or did that come pre-bent and who sells it with a down angle like?

Oh - it's custom bent. I had a local reputable guy do it for me. Took my truck in to him at 8am, picked it up at 5pm, paid the bill.

Originally Posted by 68shortstep

Orange: I really like the way the AC control & stereo head unit are swapped-positions. What is the company source of the AC control panel ? Looks well-made & very functional.

That's also from a local company. I can give you their info if you are interested, and more info on the piece itself. Just PM me.

DLB

[ap2002]

orange your truck is beautiful, thanks for posting up the tire size thats the look/stance i want to go with, can you post up the wheel size? im guessing its 15x10 in the rear and 15x8 in the front? also do you happen to know the backspacing on those (front/rear)?

thanks...

[see ten]

Some of that editing I do with the Software that came with the camera. Believe it or not these were all shot with a point and shoot camera in full auto mode. I use Photobucket for my image hosting and it also allows me to due some editing on their site. The Blueprint type edit was done with photobuckets tools. The only drawback to using their tools is I don't have a full sized image like I do if I edit with Kodak easyshare software.

Thanks guys!

[tim21391]

orange do you have any leaks on your headers..i want to convert mine to headers but everybody tells me keep stock manifolds or i wil have leaks leaks leaks...and how do you keep your chrome thermostat housing from leaking i had one and it never was sealed right so i got a cast iron one

[bcbasketball11]

I have the same wheels, I love them but I feel your truck wears them better It is a gorgeous truck and those are gorgeous pictures.

[68Stepbed]

Dalton, the drop and the new tires look GREAT!! Did you have cutouts on the truck when we came down? I know they had to have been capped though. I wish I could've made the show, just too much other stuff going on. Congrts on the award. Will you be going to Maggie Valley this weekend?

BTW, the new MC/booster looks good. Alot nicer than the original setup, huh?

Asa, great job on the pics.

[DANTIP]

I like the BEDRUG! Do they list the 67-72 SWB or did you order it for a newer bed knowing it would fit?

Nice Truck!!

[Orange]

Originally Posted by ap2002

orange your truck is beautiful, thanks for posting up the tire size thats the look/stance i want to go with, can you post up the wheel size? im guessing its 15x10 in the rear and 15x8 in the front? also do you happen to know the backspacing on those (front/rear)?

thanks...

That's right on the sizes. The backspacing is 4.25" on all 4 I think...can't remember - it's been a long time since I bought those. Sorry I can't tell you for certain. They don't come in many options though, so that helps.

Originally Posted by tim21391

orange do you have any leaks on your headers..i want to convert mine to headers but everybody tells me keep stock manifolds or i wil have leaks leaks leaks...and how do you keep your chrome thermostat housing from leaking i had one and it never was sealed right so i got a cast iron one

No leaks. The key is good gaskets and good bolts. My head/flange gasket is a Mr.Gasket Ultra-Seal - but I know my dad has had luck with the dead soft copper ones. Those haven't been my problem though - the problem was always my collectors. THE ONLY gaskets I have found that held up are the dead soft aluminum. They are expensive, but worth it! Get you some good header bolts that you can tighten up good (at least put some 12 points in there) and go with it. I have never had any probs with my water neck...maybe you had a bad cast?

Originally Posted by DANTIP

I like the BEDRUG! Do they list the 67-72 SWB or did you order it for a newer bed knowing it would fit?

I ordered it from Auto Custom Carpet a few years back before they got rid of the stock. Doubt they have anymore.

THANKS EVERYONE for the compliments. You make a fella feel nice about his pickup. I know it's not near as nice as some, but hey, I honestly do drive this thing everywhere I go. It killed me pulling it out of the garage this morning...it was nasty (raining) outside.

Oh - Matt...yup, they were there. And yes, they were capped. You can't hear a thing if they are open. I had my radio on for the sound comp. and didn't even know it.

DLB

[rogergodding]

Orange, thanks for the feedback on the wheels.... also thinking of losing the side molding as well.....

[RCbowtie69]

good looking GMC take good care of it. It look like you spent some time getting it looking that good on fine job, save another truck, keep it looking good

[Premium72]

wow. we cant be freinds any more!!.. a new heep of crap chrysler and a muskRat where your favorites?. i think im gana throw up!

[Orange]

Originally Posted by Premium72

wow. we cant be freinds any more!!.. a new heep of crap chrysler and a muskRat where your favorites?. i think im gana throw up!

Asa can defend himself on the Charger - but the Mustang is awesome. I am NOT a Mustang by a long shot, but that thing is a thrill ride. I know the owner personally, and he is a super guy, and has taken me for a nice ride in it. Don't knock it till you try it.

DLB

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I can't help it bro! When I see a man who looks like he's old enough to have been drawing social security for quite a while doing burnouts in a hemi car with nitrous.....It just made me smile! Not to mention a limited edition factory race car that he wasn't having a coniption fit trying to keep people away from.....I might not ever see another one of those in person in my life. I used to feel if it didn't have a bowtie in the grill that it didn't deserve my attention or recognition as being a nice ride. I think I've become more tolerant and receptive to the other flavors as I've aged. You can still be my friend and just ignore me when I start jabbering about things that aren't from GMs stable!

Originally Posted by Premium72

wow. we cant be freinds any more!!.. a new heep of crap chrysler and a muskRat where your favorites?. i think im gana throw up!

[tim21391]

orange...im 17 and dont know the best brand of anything....can you tell me the brand you prefer of headers...and you said get mr gasket gaskets..and is there a name for the bolts..i want to unleash the true flowmaster 40 series sound...is it easy swap..get the manifold and then put headers in and call it good?