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**Dieselwrencher** · 06-10-2016, 06:35 PM

Very nice pics! Don't be sorry for posting a lot, I enjoy it. 15.5 isn't bad especially if you're enjoying the skinny pedal!

Very cool plaque gaurd!

piratexpress1369a · 06-10-2016, 09:02 PM

Where in st Thomas is the dragstrip

lower50's · 06-10-2016, 09:35 PM

South East Pirate. It is called "St. Thomas Raceway Park" I think it was Sparta before. Test and tune is from 12-4 Sunday

65sub · 06-11-2016, 03:44 PM

I like the prayer Lower. Good luck on Sunday.

piratexpress1369a · 06-12-2016, 11:24 AM

Just saw you drive by while i was sitting at my friends house in harreitsville

lower50's · 06-13-2016, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 65sub

I like the prayer Lower. Good luck on Sunday.

Thanks Dale

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Just saw you drive by while i was sitting at my friends house in harreitsville

Yup that would have been me. Sorry we missed it.

lower50's · 06-13-2016, 10:20 AM

Well we drove a total of 3hrs at about 60mph to the track and back 150mi. I did 9 passes down the track and I see nothing wrong with the truck

Best pass was 17.649 @ 75mph with 8psi boost. I think the burn outs where the best parts of the pass. They sound great. Biggest et problem is I'm in overdrive before half track, but I didn't build a drag truck. I built a truck I can drag race. It gives me a base line now I can play on that. I'll have some video soon, here are some pics.

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piratexpress1369a · 06-13-2016, 08:15 PM

Looked like a fun day

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-13-2016, 09:14 PM

It always isn't about your speed, just have fun! Speed will cut into your wallet real fast!

Dave_The_BMXER · 06-14-2016, 07:32 AM

Nice meeting you the other day, I'll email you soon.

lower50's · 06-14-2016, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Looked like a fun day

It was!!

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It always isn't about your speed, just have fun! Speed will cut into your wallet real fast!

OH we had a blast, first time ever down the track for me my GF and my boys. I'll turn up the power to where I planed to next year, That will be good.

lower50's · 06-14-2016, 07:57 AM

It was great to meet you too Dave. Great Pictures.

Coach529 · 06-14-2016, 09:23 AM

Awesome pictures!!

**CHIZZLER** · 06-14-2016, 09:47 AM

Looks like it was a fun day at the drag strip. Great pics also.

Johnny_Lamebridge · 06-14-2016, 09:48 AM

Bob, it looks like you're having lots of fun. I missed a bunch of posts for some reason, so I'll re-subscribe to your thread.

I saw this feature from the Unfinished Nationals. Some pics of your truck (and mine too, lol) http://www.stanceiseverything.com/20...hed-nationals/

lower50's · 06-14-2016, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Coach529

Awesome pictures!!

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Originally Posted by CHIZZLER

Looks like it was a fun day at the drag strip. Great pics also.

It was Thanks guys.

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Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge

Bob, it looks like you're having lots of fun. I missed a bunch of posts for some reason, so I'll re-subscribe to your thread.

I saw this feature from the Unfinished Nationals. Some pics of your truck (and mine too, lol) http://www.stanceiseverything.com/20...hed-nationals/

Ya tons of fun. Just rolled 1000mi in 2 months of getting it on the road. I keep checking Stance's page for coverage, you beat me to it

Great story.

Dave_The_BMXER · 06-14-2016, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge

Bob, it looks like you're having lots of fun. I missed a bunch of posts for some reason, so I'll re-subscribe to your thread.

I saw this feature from the Unfinished Nationals. Some pics of your truck (and mine too, lol) http://www.stanceiseverything.com/20...hed-nationals/

That's actually my site/blog/place to play. I'll be around here a little more soon enough.

lower50's · 06-17-2016, 08:44 AM

Well this weekend will be the first time my GMC will be pulling my home made camper. We are going 120mi to a race track for fathers day to watch the Heritage Grand Prix. This will be our 4th year going and is a big family event for us. My trailer started life as a 18' boat trailer and I made it to be as aerodynamic as possible. It has a modified pull out couch bed at the back fold down bunks for my boys, a small sink with running water, stereo, 19" tv, LED lights, 2 deep discharge jell batteries, and a 25W solar panel works really well and is 2000lb loaded. I had to slice a piece of air hose to protect the clear coated bumper from the chains lol.
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lower50's · 06-17-2016, 08:49 AM

We are also in the middle of redoing our driveway, it needed to be done 4 years ago when I moved in. We ripped up half of the asphalt and Monday are putting down reclaimed asphalt. Then get rid of the old stuff.
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**Dieselwrencher** · 06-17-2016, 06:40 PM

Have fun on your trip! Because the drive way looks like no fun.

That's a very nice camper trailer. Great work on it!

**Advanced Design** · 06-17-2016, 08:31 PM

That is a very cool looking camper! So, will the contractor grind up the old asphalt and use it for resurfacing?

99 to Life · 06-18-2016, 10:12 AM

camper is so cool. Trip sound fun. congrats on the new driveway too.

Johnny_Lamebridge · 06-20-2016, 11:11 AM

Bob, that's a cool camper... very creative!. That pic of your truck in the garage reminds me that that's the space that you had when building it. My hat is off to you my friend!

lower50's · 06-21-2016, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Have fun on your trip! Because the drive way looks like no fun.

That's a very nice camper trailer. Great work on it!

Thanks!! this is my 6th summer with that trailer and we make it better every year.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

That is a very cool looking camper! So, will the contractor grind up the old asphalt and use it for resurfacing?

Thanks Doug Well since my GF, boys and I are the contractor no. I still have to figure out what to put the old stuff in to get rid of it.

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

camper is so cool. Trip sound fun. congrats on the new driveway too.

Thanks 99 Been needing it for 4 years so it will be so nice.

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Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge

Bob, that's a cool camper... very creative!. That pic of your truck in the garage reminds me that that's the space that you had when building it. My hat is off to you my friend!

Thanks John There was a lot of shuffling going on during the build.

lower50's · 06-21-2016, 02:08 AM

Well 6.5 hrs pulling the 2000lb trailer to and from the race track almost went perfect. About 2 hrs in on the way there we where in some city traffic and I noticed the temp was climbing. We pulled into a gas station and the cooling fan was not on. As soon as I shut it off it just started to boil over. I had a 30A circuit beaker that failed some how, or bad connection (burnt my thumb on it). Lost about 2 liters of coolant. I put a 30A fuse in and it was good the rest of the trip. The truck rode better with the trailer and I didn't even know it was there. 15psi higher in rear and 10psi lower in front. I could out accelerate our full size Jimmy (support vehicle following me) and I used the same amount of fuel as the Jimmy (with no trailer).
We even got to do a parade lap around the track.
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06-10-2016, 06:35 PM	#926
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My 52 GMC Build Very nice pics! Don't be sorry for posting a lot, I enjoy it. 15.5 isn't bad especially if you're enjoying the skinny pedal! Very cool plaque gaurd! __________________ 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.*

06-10-2016, 09:02 PM	#927
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: My 52 GMC Build Where in st Thomas is the dragstrip __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

06-10-2016, 09:35 PM	#928
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build South East Pirate. It is called "St. Thomas Raceway Park" I think it was Sparta before. Test and tune is from 12-4 Sunday __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

06-11-2016, 03:44 PM	#929
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My 52 GMC Build I like the prayer Lower. Good luck on Sunday. __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

06-12-2016, 11:24 AM	#930
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: My 52 GMC Build Just saw you drive by while i was sitting at my friends house in harreitsville __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

06-13-2016, 10:20 AM	#932
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Well we drove a total of 3hrs at about 60mph to the track and back 150mi. I did 9 passes down the track and I see nothing wrong with the truck Best pass was 17.649 @ 75mph with 8psi boost. I think the burn outs where the best parts of the pass. They sound great. Biggest et problem is I'm in overdrive before half track, but I didn't build a drag truck. I built a truck I can drag race. It gives me a base line now I can play on that. I'll have some video soon, here are some pics. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

06-13-2016, 08:15 PM	#933
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: My 52 GMC Build Looked like a fun day __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

06-13-2016, 09:14 PM	#934
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My 52 GMC Build It always isn't about your speed, just have fun! Speed will cut into your wallet real fast! __________________ 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.*

06-14-2016, 07:32 AM	#935
Dave_The_BMXER Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mississauga Posts: 90	Re: My 52 GMC Build Nice meeting you the other day, I'll email you soon.

06-14-2016, 07:57 AM	#937
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build It was great to meet you too Dave. Great Pictures. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

06-14-2016, 09:23 AM	#938
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: My 52 GMC Build Awesome pictures!! __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

06-14-2016, 09:47 AM	#939
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06-14-2016, 09:48 AM	#940
Johnny_Lamebridge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 507	Re: My 52 GMC Build Bob, it looks like you're having lots of fun. I missed a bunch of posts for some reason, so I'll re-subscribe to your thread. I saw this feature from the Unfinished Nationals. Some pics of your truck (and mine too, lol) http://www.stanceiseverything.com/20...hed-nationals/ __________________ * My 63 C10 SWB Fleetside (converted to BBW): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post6851558 @johnny_lamebridge on Instagram

06-17-2016, 08:44 AM	#943
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Well this weekend will be the first time my GMC will be pulling my home made camper. We are going 120mi to a race track for fathers day to watch the Heritage Grand Prix. This will be our 4th year going and is a big family event for us. My trailer started life as a 18' boat trailer and I made it to be as aerodynamic as possible. It has a modified pull out couch bed at the back fold down bunks for my boys, a small sink with running water, stereo, 19" tv, LED lights, 2 deep discharge jell batteries, and a 25W solar panel works really well and is 2000lb loaded. I had to slice a piece of air hose to protect the clear coated bumper from the chains lol. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

06-17-2016, 08:49 AM	#944
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build We are also in the middle of redoing our driveway, it needed to be done 4 years ago when I moved in. We ripped up half of the asphalt and Monday are putting down reclaimed asphalt. Then get rid of the old stuff. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually



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06-17-2016, 06:40 PM	#945
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My 52 GMC Build Have fun on your trip! Because the drive way looks like no fun. That's a very nice camper trailer. Great work on it! __________________ 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.*

06-17-2016, 08:31 PM	#946
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My 52 GMC Build That is a very cool looking camper! So, will the contractor grind up the old asphalt and use it for resurfacing? __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

06-18-2016, 10:12 AM	#947
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06-20-2016, 11:11 AM	#948
Johnny_Lamebridge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 507	Re: My 52 GMC Build Bob, that's a cool camper... very creative!. That pic of your truck in the garage reminds me that that's the space that you had when building it. My hat is off to you my friend! __________________ * My 63 C10 SWB Fleetside (converted to BBW): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post6851558 @johnny_lamebridge on Instagram

06-21-2016, 02:08 AM	#950
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Well 6.5 hrs pulling the 2000lb trailer to and from the race track almost went perfect. About 2 hrs in on the way there we where in some city traffic and I noticed the temp was climbing. We pulled into a gas station and the cooling fan was not on. As soon as I shut it off it just started to boil over. I had a 30A circuit beaker that failed some how, or bad connection (burnt my thumb on it). Lost about 2 liters of coolant. I put a 30A fuse in and it was good the rest of the trip. The truck rode better with the trailer and I didn't even know it was there. 15psi higher in rear and 10psi lower in front. I could out accelerate our full size Jimmy (support vehicle following me) and I used the same amount of fuel as the Jimmy (with no trailer). We even got to do a parade lap around the track. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

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