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**LockDoc** · 02-01-2024, 11:05 AM

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Here is a summary of the components I used for the build. I had 90% of the parts left over from other builds.

1972 GMC 3/4 ton frame
1971 cab and title
Stock gas tank with modified 2003 electric fuel pump in tank
1977 Chevy C30 front spindles, hubs/rotors, and calipers
2001 Chevy Van Hydroboost assembly
1967 Cab and Chassis HO72 rear axle assembly
1972 GMC 3/4 ton rear springs with rear spring hangers narrowed 2"
1967 complete front clip
2003 Chevy 8.1, 496ci engine and Allison 1000 automatic overdrive transmission
2003 8.1 complete original wire loom, modified by me

I really enjoyed building this truck and it is something I have wanted to do for many years.

I want to thank everyone for following along on this sometimes boring journey. I will post updates when I complete some of the leftover tasks like the rear wheel tubs, auxiliary small bed mounted gas tank, and any modifications I may decide to do.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 02-01-2024, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 72gmguy

Nice job! I want one now. I like the way it sits the way it is. Looks like a great workhorse. Enjoy it!

Thanks Jeremy!

**pjmoreland** · 02-01-2024, 01:24 PM

I think that stance looks excellent and just right for the heavy-duty truck that it is.

**Getter-Done** · 02-01-2024, 01:54 PM

Perfect stance

cj847 · 02-01-2024, 05:02 PM

I have enjoyed the entire journey. It's a great truck.

**LockDoc** · 02-01-2024, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjmoreland

I think that stance looks excellent and just right for the heavy-duty truck that it is.

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Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Perfect stance

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Originally Posted by cj847

I have enjoyed the entire journey. It's a great truck.

Thanks guys. I appreciate the feedback.....

**Palf70Step** · 02-01-2024, 07:36 PM

Great job on the truck!

**Sheepdip** · 02-01-2024, 09:19 PM

1/2"or 1"......It's still a mighty fine job and a looker!

67C10Step · 02-01-2024, 09:40 PM

Great build and nice truck! I think the stance fits the truck just fine.

You will get a lot of waves and thumbs up when that rig rolls down the highway.

D.B · 02-02-2024, 09:21 AM

Perfect stance, I wouldn't change it. It looks like it's ready to get some work done.

**LockDoc** · 02-02-2024, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Great job on the truck!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheepdip

1/2"or 1"......It's still a mighty fine job and a looker!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67C10Step

Great build and nice truck! I think the stance fits the truck just fine.

You will get a lot of waves and thumbs up when that rig rolls down the highway.

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Originally Posted by D.B

Perfect stance, I wouldn't change it. It looks like it's ready to get some work done.

Thanks for the feedback and kind words everyone. Hopefully it will get a lot of work done next Spring....

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fatbass · 02-03-2024, 06:06 PM

I predict $140K at Barrett-Jackson.

**LockDoc** · 02-04-2024, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fatbass

I predict $140K at Barrett-Jackson.

I'd say you are very optimistic, but I like the way you think....

Thanks.

**LockDoc** · 02-06-2024, 05:27 PM

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My friend Ron came down yesterday to go out to lunch with me and he stayed long enough to help me get started on the rear wheel tubs. I had the pieces cut so he helped me get the filler pieces tacked onto the inside sections.

First picture shows the inside section and the filler piece. Second shows the pieces tacked together (I finished welding it up after he left) and the third shows the passengers side finished up and set in place. The filler piece is slid underneath the outside section, that way I can just mark along the outside edge of the filler for my width, pull it back out and cut it off.

**raggedjim** · 02-07-2024, 09:16 AM

You guys are doing great work! Rg

**LockDoc** · 02-07-2024, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raggedjim

You guys are doing great work! Rg

Thanks Roger. I'm hoping to get the other side finished up today.

**LockDoc** · 02-07-2024, 11:05 PM

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I pretty much finished up the drivers side and set it in place I will have to take a picture tomorrow. I had to unload an old safe that a friend of mine gave me. It probably weighs 600 or 700 pounds.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-08-2024, 11:15 AM

Very nice work Leon! I'm guessing this is one of the lowest budget trucks you've built? Just think if you started acquiring the parts for it now. You'd probably have 30% more into it minimum I bet.

**LockDoc** · 02-08-2024, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice work Leon! I'm guessing this is one of the lowest budget trucks you've built? Just think if you started acquiring the parts for it now. You'd probably have 30% more into it minimum I bet.

Yes it is Ryan.

I don't think I would have tackled the project if I was starting to collect parts for it today. I haven't figured up how much I have in it but I'm guessing it's around 5 or 6 thousand.
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**LockDoc** · 02-08-2024, 02:34 PM

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A picture of the driver side tub. I need to weld a piece of metal on the back edge of the filler. I will do that when I take it back out to finish it up.

**LockDoc** · 02-19-2024, 01:08 PM

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I made the under floor brackets for the seat belt retractor bolts yesterday. Since I used the '91 seat belts I had to drill new mounting holes in the cab floor for the retractors.

I use aluminum flashing material to make my patterns with. It cuts and bends easily and holds it's shape while you are working with it, unlike cardboard.

I sold my sheet metal brake but the guy only lives a couple of miles from me and he said I could come over and use it any time I wanted to. I took them over yesterday afternoon and bent them up. Cleaned them up, drilled the holes, and put a couple of coats of paint on them last night, and installed them this morning. That's another job off the punch list.... .

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-19-2024, 05:13 PM

Nice work and good 8dea on the aluminum pattern.

**Getter-Done** · 02-19-2024, 10:50 PM

Nice work as Usually and Very smart gaining shop space.

Then going to the Neighbors to use the bender.

All jokes aside I will Remember the Flashing trick.

**LockDoc** · 02-19-2024, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice work and good idea on the aluminum pattern.

Thanks Ryan. I have used that stuff for a long time

Quote:

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Nice work as Usually and Very smart gaining shop space.

Then going to the Neighbors to use the bender.

All jokes aside I will Remember the Flashing trick.

It was a 4 ft long bender and the stand was made out of the back of a big truck frame, so I gained quite a bit of room in the shop and made a few bucks in the process...

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**3757chevy** · 02-20-2024, 12:14 AM

That is very nice Leon . I've been sitting back watching and am impressed with the amount of money you saved by using what you have. I need to learn how to use up some of my extra parts I been sitting on before they're not worth using.

02-01-2024, 11:05 AM	#501
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,638	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread - Here is a summary of the components I used for the build. I had 90% of the parts left over from other builds. 1972 GMC 3/4 ton frame 1971 cab and title Stock gas tank with modified 2003 electric fuel pump in tank 1977 Chevy C30 front spindles, hubs/rotors, and calipers 2001 Chevy Van Hydroboost assembly 1967 Cab and Chassis HO72 rear axle assembly 1972 GMC 3/4 ton rear springs with rear spring hangers narrowed 2" 1967 complete front clip 2003 Chevy 8.1, 496ci engine and Allison 1000 automatic overdrive transmission 2003 8.1 complete original wire loom, modified by me I really enjoyed building this truck and it is something I have wanted to do for many years. I want to thank everyone for following along on this sometimes boring journey. I will post updates when I complete some of the leftover tasks like the rear wheel tubs, auxiliary small bed mounted gas tank, and any modifications I may decide to do. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 02-01-2024 at 02:36 PM.

02-01-2024, 01:24 PM	#503
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,766	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread I think that stance looks excellent and just right for the heavy-duty truck that it is.

02-01-2024, 01:54 PM	#504
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,315	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread Perfect stance __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

02-01-2024, 05:02 PM	#505
cj847 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 567	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread I have enjoyed the entire journey. It's a great truck.

02-01-2024, 07:36 PM	#507
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread Great job on the truck! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-01-2024, 09:19 PM	#508
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,588	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread 1/2"or 1"......It's still a mighty fine job and a looker!

02-01-2024, 09:40 PM	#509
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,471	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread Great build and nice truck! I think the stance fits the truck just fine. You will get a lot of waves and thumbs up when that rig rolls down the highway. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

02-02-2024, 09:21 AM	#510
D.B Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 515	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread Perfect stance, I wouldn't change it. It looks like it's ready to get some work done.

02-03-2024, 06:06 PM	#512
fatbass Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Ogden, Utah Posts: 172	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread I predict $140K at Barrett-Jackson. __________________ '71 C/20 350/T350.

02-06-2024, 05:27 PM	#514
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,638	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread - My friend Ron came down yesterday to go out to lunch with me and he stayed long enough to help me get started on the rear wheel tubs. I had the pieces cut so he helped me get the filler pieces tacked onto the inside sections. First picture shows the inside section and the filler piece. Second shows the pieces tacked together (I finished welding it up after he left) and the third shows the passengers side finished up and set in place. The filler piece is slid underneath the outside section, that way I can just mark along the outside edge of the filler for my width, pull it back out and cut it off. Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 02-06-2024 at 05:32 PM.

02-07-2024, 09:16 AM	#515
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,571	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread You guys are doing great work! Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

02-07-2024, 11:05 PM	#517
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,638	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread - I pretty much finished up the drivers side and set it in place I will have to take a picture tomorrow. I had to unload an old safe that a friend of mine gave me. It probably weighs 600 or 700 pounds. __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-08-2024, 11:15 AM	#518
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread Very nice work Leon! I'm guessing this is one of the lowest budget trucks you've built? Just think if you started acquiring the parts for it now. You'd probably have 30% more into it minimum I bet. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-08-2024, 02:34 PM	#520
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,638	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread - A picture of the driver side tub. I need to weld a piece of metal on the back edge of the filler. I will do that when I take it back out to finish it up. Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-19-2024, 01:08 PM	#521
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,638	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread - I made the under floor brackets for the seat belt retractor bolts yesterday. Since I used the '91 seat belts I had to drill new mounting holes in the cab floor for the retractors. I use aluminum flashing material to make my patterns with. It cuts and bends easily and holds it's shape while you are working with it, unlike cardboard. I sold my sheet metal brake but the guy only lives a couple of miles from me and he said I could come over and use it any time I wanted to. I took them over yesterday afternoon and bent them up. Cleaned them up, drilled the holes, and put a couple of coats of paint on them last night, and installed them this morning. That's another job off the punch list.... . Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 02-19-2024 at 02:02 PM.



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02-19-2024, 05:13 PM	#522
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread Nice work and good 8dea on the aluminum pattern. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-19-2024, 10:50 PM	#523
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,315	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread Nice work as Usually and Very smart gaining shop space. Then going to the Neighbors to use the bender. All jokes aside I will Remember the Flashing trick. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

02-20-2024, 12:14 AM	#525
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,025	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread That is very nice Leon . I've been sitting back watching and am impressed with the amount of money you saved by using what you have. I need to learn how to use up some of my extra parts I been sitting on before they're not worth using. __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

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