Retro-Tech- 77 - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dropd80s · 07-27-2011, 10:58 PM

Ken, I love the truck and the upgrades with the exception of the bumper. I know you said you feel the headlights will tie the bumper into the equation, and I'll reserve my final judgment until I see a pic with both, but for now, I'm not feelin it. I understand the minor modern adjustments you're making to make the truck a little more pleasurable to drive, but to me, the bumper detracts from the "O.E." look of your truck too much. I think rechromed smooth bumpers minus the driving lights would fit the look of your truck a lot better IMO.

Love the rest though esp. the grille, the 73/74 looks right at home on your truck!

54Caddy · 09-05-2011, 07:09 PM

a ken any updates. Just scored two 73 gmc grill with all brakcets. should i go back and get the upper panel on the core support is it really needed??

**N2TRUX** · 09-12-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 54Caddy

a ken any updates. Just scored two 73 gmc grill with all brakcets. should i go back and get the upper panel on the core support is it really needed??

If you read my thread in detail you can answer that question. If you have an external release system now, you won't need the filler panel. If you have an internal release system you will need "everything" that pertains to an external release. That includes the filler panel AND the strike pin assembly from the hood.

54Caddy · 09-12-2011, 08:54 PM

dang was affraid of that answer i will go back and get the rest of the parts i need for swap.

19seventeeCustom · 09-25-2011, 08:34 PM

following this one closely!!

MY FAVORITE SQUARE!!

Summabish · 11-24-2011, 01:12 AM

I did the 73-74 grill update on my old 75 around jan time frame.... I just wish I was smart enough to make a tech thread about it... But everything is the same as yours just before they decided to remake them.

aggie91 · 01-13-2012, 03:01 PM

Well its been almost 6 months. Anything more on your changes?

Cherub · 05-10-2012, 08:58 PM

anything new?

broey · 05-10-2012, 10:25 PM

never noticed the RA under the user name before.. new member or been with them a while?

VA72C10 · 05-10-2012, 10:54 PM

subscribed for any more updates! Love what you've done so far....and enjoyed the article!

melks · 05-11-2012, 01:06 PM

lookin good!

**N2TRUX** · 05-13-2012, 10:55 AM

Unfortunately this project has been put on hold. My business and family have needed my attention so I have suspended my garage time for a while.

solidaxel · 07-14-2013, 06:12 PM

You have many answers to my questions and thoughts....................... I need more answers !!!

**N2TRUX** · 07-15-2013, 02:15 PM

What questions do you have? I have no progress reports, but I will try to answer any questions you have.

solidaxel · 07-15-2013, 11:35 PM

I am sure you would have answered them with the completion of your project, step by step, I will wait!

Coursey · 12-09-2013, 12:32 PM

Is it possible to install the earlier style grill into an 80 model?

What all do you have to change out?

aggie91 · 02-06-2014, 01:35 PM

I saw some updates/repairs on the truck on Facebook. Anything else here about your progress on the changes?

**N2TRUX** · 02-12-2014, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

I saw some updates/repairs on the truck on Facebook. Anything else here about your progress on the changes?

Several things transpired since this project got started that put it in indefinite hibernation. Besides my family and me business needing more attention than my truck, my buddy Travis Noack left Street Trucks to pursue a career in commercial real-estate. Consequently the cover was put on the truck, and it was pushed to the back corner of my garage.

Recently my buddy Keith (n2billet) convinced me to bring it out of hibernation to attend a couple of shows with him. I agreed the time was right to get back on track.

I wont be doing all of the updates that I originally posted, but there will be some updates coming soon.

**lolife99** · 02-12-2014, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I wont be doing all of the updates that I originally posted, but there will be some updates coming soon.

Looking forward to this,...

**N2TRUX** · 02-13-2014, 11:47 AM

Sneak peak of my progress. Sorry for the rotated pic. I'm still trying to sort out why the pics upload to the site incorrectly.

aggie91 · 02-13-2014, 12:24 PM

Nice to see that you are back on the upgrades to the truck. I was hoping to attend the Lone Star Throwdown and hang out with you guys, but it is just not going to work out this year for that show.

*nekkidhillbilly* · 02-15-2014, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by KMK454

The grill looks awesome, but I prefer the 77-78 style grills.

same with me. they look awesome blacked out with the stainless strips added

**lolife99** · 02-23-2014, 03:12 PM

Ken's '77 beauty from Lone Star Throwdown coverage,...

KQQL IT · 02-23-2014, 03:46 PM

Hmm Amber turn signals...

Looks great though

J Knight · 02-23-2014, 03:52 PM

Another LST tag shot.

07-27-2011, 10:58 PM	#51
dropd80s Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wichita falls tx Posts: 429	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 Ken, I love the truck and the upgrades with the exception of the bumper. I know you said you feel the headlights will tie the bumper into the equation, and I'll reserve my final judgment until I see a pic with both, but for now, I'm not feelin it. I understand the minor modern adjustments you're making to make the truck a little more pleasurable to drive, but to me, the bumper detracts from the "O.E." look of your truck too much. I think rechromed smooth bumpers minus the driving lights would fit the look of your truck a lot better IMO. Love the rest though esp. the grille, the 73/74 looks right at home on your truck! __________________ "I'm Dirk Diggler enough to own and operate a vehicle of this caliber" -veinbar Dropped and LS Swapped SWB 87 Build Thread

09-05-2011, 07:09 PM	#52
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 a ken any updates. Just scored two 73 gmc grill with all brakcets. should i go back and get the upper panel on the core support is it really needed?? __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

09-12-2011, 08:54 PM	#54
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 dang was affraid of that answer i will go back and get the rest of the parts i need for swap. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

09-25-2011, 08:34 PM	#55
19seventeeCustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downtown Posts: 573	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 following this one closely!! MY FAVORITE SQUARE!!

11-24-2011, 01:12 AM	#56
Summabish Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chesapeake Posts: 74	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 I did the 73-74 grill update on my old 75 around jan time frame.... I just wish I was smart enough to make a tech thread about it... But everything is the same as yours just before they decided to remake them.

01-13-2012, 03:01 PM	#57
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 Well its been almost 6 months. Anything more on your changes? __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

05-10-2012, 08:58 PM	#58
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 anything new? __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

05-10-2012, 10:25 PM	#59
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 never noticed the RA under the user name before.. new member or been with them a while? __________________ Squarebody Syndicate

05-10-2012, 10:54 PM	#60
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 subscribed for any more updates! Love what you've done so far....and enjoyed the article! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-11-2012, 01:06 PM	#61
melks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 151	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 lookin good! __________________ 1984 Chevrolet C10

05-13-2012, 10:55 AM	#62
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 Unfortunately this project has been put on hold. My business and family have needed my attention so I have suspended my garage time for a while. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-14-2013, 06:12 PM	#63
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 You have many answers to my questions and thoughts....................... I need more answers !!! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

07-15-2013, 02:15 PM	#64
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 What questions do you have? I have no progress reports, but I will try to answer any questions you have. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-15-2013, 11:35 PM	#65
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 I am sure you would have answered them with the completion of your project, step by step, I will wait! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

12-09-2013, 12:32 PM	#66
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 550	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 Is it possible to install the earlier style grill into an 80 model? What all do you have to change out?



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02-06-2014, 01:35 PM	#67
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 I saw some updates/repairs on the truck on Facebook. Anything else here about your progress on the changes? __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

02-13-2014, 11:47 AM	#70
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 Sneak peak of my progress. Sorry for the rotated pic. I'm still trying to sort out why the pics upload to the site incorrectly. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-13-2014, 12:24 PM	#71
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 Nice to see that you are back on the upgrades to the truck. I was hoping to attend the Lone Star Throwdown and hang out with you guys, but it is just not going to work out this year for that show. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

02-23-2014, 03:12 PM	#73
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 Ken's '77 beauty from Lone Star Throwdown coverage,... Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-23-2014, 03:46 PM	#74
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,260	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 Hmm Amber turn signals... Looks great though __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

02-23-2014, 03:52 PM	#75
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Retro-Tech- 77 Another LST tag shot. Attached Images __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

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