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Big Block · 09-30-2005, 08:05 PM

I want one! What more could you ask for. Very nice truck! Love the classic lines, looks better than any new truck out there today.

Bram · 10-24-2005, 12:38 PM

Sorry for such a delay in responding back to post, I recently moved, and I currently still have no internet access.

Bram, super nice truck!!! Can't wait to get home and see it in person. My farm is in Seymour. What is the purpose of the header dumps? I've seen them, but don't know what they are for. Later, Jeff.
Jeff, thanks for the compliments! The header dumps are just for fun, that is if you like the sound of a big block exhaust coming straight from the headers !!

Are those power windows and locks? 4x4 of the year in my book !! Do you plan on showing it?
al's71gmc, Yes they are power locks and windows.
I really don't have any plans of showing the truck right now. The truck is my daily driver so I guess you could say I show it every day. Thanks for the kind words.

My goal with this truck was to build a custom 1 ton exactly like I wanted, and put my money in the build of the old beast, and not put it into a brand new truck. The new trucks have disappointed me for the most part because I can only work on them so much, and then it's off to the manufacture so they can charge me out A** for nothing! Sorry I'm off the soap box now.
My point is I love the 67-72 year trucks like so many others, that's why I chose the 72 for this project, it has definitely been a dream come true for me!
Thanks for all the compliments everyone you have no idea how proud it makes me!

1969 C/K CST · 10-24-2005, 02:07 PM

Bram-I'd like to place an order.

72 longhorn BB · 10-24-2005, 03:08 PM

I thought that looked like NAVY grey-metallic!

72 longhorn BB · 10-24-2005, 03:13 PM

Seriously though, I LIKE the gage job you did, could you please PM me with details on what you did, where you got the parts?

Thanks,

-Chuck

chevyfarmer · 10-24-2005, 03:25 PM

Grandpas truck??? Hell I wish my grandpa was that cool..... Awesome piece to drool over. That has to be a great feeling to drive that every day after all the work you put into it.

krue · 10-24-2005, 05:06 PM

My papaw would love that truck! I don't know how I missed this post before (must have been when Katrina had me cut off from civilization). AWESOME truck!

*72CSTC5* · 10-24-2005, 10:18 PM

Bram, believe me when I say this. If anyone of you on this board knew me, you would know I am the pickiest son of a bit*c on this site. I know guys personally like Roy Pigford in Pasadena Texas that got second place this past year in Detroit Autorama Ridler award. Guys like Rodney Hutcherson that charges 5,000.00 dollars for simulated chrome graphics and such. I have seen nice and helped build 100,000.00 dollar plus rides. Your truck is absolutely gorgeous. I love the stock hubcaps. I love those for some reason. The silver and white is just timeless. That color combo will neve go out of style. The big block and gv over drive are incredible. Not to pry and you do not have to discuss on the board, but how much do you have in that ride so some people know that quality is expensive. To drive it everyday to is awesome. Very nice again.

**special-K** · 10-25-2005, 09:21 AM

I wish I could drive mine all year long,someday.I have a build like that going on(long-term).That is great inspiration!

**N2TRUX** · 10-25-2005, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

.....I know guys personally like Roy Pigford in Pasadena Texas that got second place this past year in Detroit Autorama Ridler award. Guys like Rodney Hutcherson .......

Small world isn't it. I have known both these guys for years.

Sorry about jacking your thread Bram. That is an awesome truck. As 72CSTC5 was saying, having seen lots of pro built cars and trucks yours compares in quality, and appearence. Good job....

Bram · 10-25-2005, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 1969 C/K CST

Bram-I'd like to place an order.

Wouldn’t that be nice!

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Originally Posted by 72 longhorn BB

I thought that looked like NAVY grey-metallic!

It's actually a department of the Navy.

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Originally Posted by 72 longhorn BB

Seriously though, I LIKE the gage job you did, could you please PM me with details on what you did, where you got the parts?

I'll try to pm you the specs. They used to be posted on the board, if someone could point us to them?

Thanks N2TRUX, special-K, 72CSTC5, krue, chevyfarmer, 72 longhorn BB, 1969 C/K CST and, everyone else!

4x4Poet · 10-25-2005, 06:05 PM

Absolutely outstanding work! What a classic looker.

From what year/make truck did you source the D60? Did you upgrade the front driveshaft/CV/pinion to 1350 yokes?
The engine compartment look is overwhelming...in a motorhead kinda way.

I'm surprised no one commented on it. Worth another look:

Super clean look. Aftermarket A/C system? Who's alum rad? 4-core? And who's accessory brackets?
Man, I can see myself in the reflection from the inner skirts.

Looks like you used a Corvette master cyl & 8" dual diaphram booster. Have you found the booster provides comparable or better power to the brakes than original boosters for our trucks? Was the original booster a 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton booster?

Just fantastic work. Great job.

Ya know, I think I'd break down and add mudflaps to protect that perfect paint. Might ruin the looks, but I'd probably install the flaps with wing nuts for quick removal. Whatever you do, don't post pics of your beaut' with flaps. No reason to ruin the perfect picture we all have of it now.

97silv5.7 · 10-25-2005, 06:29 PM

That definately is a dream truck, your work really paid off!

CG · 10-25-2005, 07:50 PM

super nice rig. im curious about the springs. i have the same brand and lift springs on my half ton. these springs you have are one ton springs? were they a recent purchase and if so would you mind telling me what supplier you used...thanks

72cheyennesuper20 · 05-20-2007, 12:31 AM

Electric header dumps, You are the man! Dana 60, 454, The man once again.

keenee · 05-20-2007, 07:46 AM

Splendid!!!!! I like everything. Are you going to take it to the truck pulls this summer???

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-20-2007, 09:06 AM

Back From The Grave This Post Is 2 Years Old

**Stocker** · 05-20-2007, 10:07 AM

classicchev · 05-20-2007, 01:38 PM

..... Very nice, how does it ride with the heafty suspension?

eedgell · 05-20-2007, 01:49 PM

Does it pull that horse trailer in the pic? What did you do for a front x-member? Nicely done!!!!

**jerry moss** · 05-20-2007, 01:50 PM

i must have missed it the first time, WOW, that is a super nice truck. i give you two thumbs up.

JameslovesJammie · 05-20-2007, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jerry moss

i must have missed it the first time, WOW, that is a super nice truck. i give you two thumbs up.

Me too...that truck is GORGEOUS!!!

Bram · 05-22-2007, 10:02 AM

Thanks again for all the compliments, I really appreciate them!
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Originally Posted by keenee

Splendid!!!!! I like everything. Are you going to take it to the truck pulls this summer???

Oh, you bet...but as a spectator.

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Originally Posted by classicchev

Very nice, how does it ride with the heafty suspension?

Not to bad actually.
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Originally Posted by eedgell

Does it pull that horse trailer in the pic? What did you do for a front x-member? Nicely done!!!!

No, I never hooked it up to the horse trailer in the picture, and now it’s sold. I have a four-horse slant 24ft gooseneck that I pull, it pulls just fine. For the crossmember I used the original. Thanks
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dan42 · 05-22-2007, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bram

Thanks everyone. I'm very proud of it! Thereâ€™s nothing better than busting your on knuckles on something and seeing the end project come together.

This truck was what I always wanted if I could build one myself a 1 ton 4x4 Big Block, with AC, cruise, Dana 60 front, 14 bolt with 4.10 Detroit, TH400 with an overdrive behind it. This was my answer to how disgusted I am with the new 1 ton trucks. So instead of buying a new one I built one that I can work on, pull my gooseneck trailers, and drive to work every day.
I will get more pictures of everything.

That truck is beautiful - It's definitely not Grandpa's truck. You drive it to work every day? Is the ride a little rough?

Bram · 05-22-2007, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dan42

That truck is beautiful - It's definitely not Grandpa's truck. You drive it to work every day? Is the ride a little rough?

I was driving it to work every day, I'm having a wiring issue right now thats keeping me from it. As for the ride it's not bad at all.

10-24-2005, 12:38 PM	#77
Bram Broke Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Plains,MO Posts: 385	Re: Custom Built 1 ton 4x4 95% finished Sorry for such a delay in responding back to post, I recently moved, and I currently still have no internet access. Bram, super nice truck!!! Can't wait to get home and see it in person. My farm is in Seymour. What is the purpose of the header dumps? I've seen them, but don't know what they are for. Later, Jeff. Jeff, thanks for the compliments! The header dumps are just for fun, that is if you like the sound of a big block exhaust coming straight from the headers !! Are those power windows and locks? 4x4 of the year in my book !! Do you plan on showing it? al's71gmc, Yes they are power locks and windows. I really don't have any plans of showing the truck right now. The truck is my daily driver so I guess you could say I show it every day. Thanks for the kind words. My goal with this truck was to build a custom 1 ton exactly like I wanted, and put my money in the build of the old beast, and not put it into a brand new truck. The new trucks have disappointed me for the most part because I can only work on them so much, and then it's off to the manufacture so they can charge me out A** for nothing! Sorry I'm off the soap box now. My point is I love the 67-72 year trucks like so many others, that's why I chose the 72 for this project, it has definitely been a dream come true for me! Thanks for all the compliments everyone you have no idea how proud it makes me! __________________ 72CheyenneSuper1ton4x4BigBlock

10-24-2005, 02:07 PM	#78
1969 C/K CST A.K.A- Crummy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NC foothills Posts: 3,025	Re: Custom Built 1 ton 4x4 95% finished Bram-I'd like to place an order. __________________ 2003 Silverado Z71 Are fishermen all liars?

10-24-2005, 03:08 PM	#79
72 longhorn BB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 312	Re: Custom Built 1 ton 4x4 95% finished I thought that looked like NAVY grey-metallic! __________________ Chuck 1972 C-20 Longhorn 402 BB .030" over (409?), curved HEI, RV cam, quadrajet, dual 3" exhaust, TH 400 ported w/shift kit 1999 K1500 Suburban (old style) 5.7L Vortec 4L60E "No matter where you go, ........ there you are"

10-24-2005, 03:13 PM	#80
72 longhorn BB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 312	Re: Custom Built 1 ton 4x4 95% finished Seriously though, I LIKE the gage job you did, could you please PM me with details on what you did, where you got the parts? Thanks, -Chuck __________________ Chuck 1972 C-20 Longhorn 402 BB .030" over (409?), curved HEI, RV cam, quadrajet, dual 3" exhaust, TH 400 ported w/shift kit 1999 K1500 Suburban (old style) 5.7L Vortec 4L60E "No matter where you go, ........ there you are"

10-24-2005, 03:25 PM	#81
chevyfarmer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Owosso, Mi Posts: 242	Re: Custom Built 1 ton 4x4 95% finished Grandpas truck??? Hell I wish my grandpa was that cool..... Awesome piece to drool over. That has to be a great feeling to drive that every day after all the work you put into it. __________________ 67 short wide 355ci 3 on tree 69 short wide 250ci 3 on tree 68 long wide 283 3 on tree 72 2wd Blazer project 454 5 speed

09-30-2005, 08:05 PM	#76
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	I want one! What more could you ask for. Very nice truck! Love the classic lines, looks better than any new truck out there today.

10-24-2005, 05:06 PM	#82
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Custom Built 1 ton 4x4 95% finished My papaw would love that truck! I don't know how I missed this post before (must have been when Katrina had me cut off from civilization). AWESOME truck! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-24-2005, 10:18 PM	#83
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: Custom Built 1 ton 4x4 95% finished Bram, believe me when I say this. If anyone of you on this board knew me, you would know I am the pickiest son of a bit*c on this site. I know guys personally like Roy Pigford in Pasadena Texas that got second place this past year in Detroit Autorama Ridler award. Guys like Rodney Hutcherson that charges 5,000.00 dollars for simulated chrome graphics and such. I have seen nice and helped build 100,000.00 dollar plus rides. Your truck is absolutely gorgeous. I love the stock hubcaps. I love those for some reason. The silver and white is just timeless. That color combo will neve go out of style. The big block and gv over drive are incredible. Not to pry and you do not have to discuss on the board, but how much do you have in that ride so some people know that quality is expensive. To drive it everyday to is awesome. Very nice again.

10-25-2005, 09:21 AM	#84
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Custom Built 1 ton 4x4 95% finished I wish I could drive mine all year long,someday.I have a build like that going on(long-term).That is great inspiration! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-25-2005, 06:05 PM	#87
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Absolutely outstanding work! What a classic looker. From what year/make truck did you source the D60? Did you upgrade the front driveshaft/CV/pinion to 1350 yokes? The engine compartment look is overwhelming...in a motorhead kinda way. I'm surprised no one commented on it. Worth another look: Super clean look. Aftermarket A/C system? Who's alum rad? 4-core? And who's accessory brackets? Man, I can see myself in the reflection from the inner skirts. Looks like you used a Corvette master cyl & 8" dual diaphram booster. Have you found the booster provides comparable or better power to the brakes than original boosters for our trucks? Was the original booster a 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton booster? Just fantastic work. Great job. Ya know, I think I'd break down and add mudflaps to protect that perfect paint. Might ruin the looks, but I'd probably install the flaps with wing nuts for quick removal. Whatever you do, don't post pics of your beaut' with flaps. No reason to ruin the perfect picture we all have of it now. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup. Last edited by 4x4Poet; 10-25-2005 at 06:12 PM.

10-25-2005, 06:29 PM	#88
97silv5.7 MooMoo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Shapleigh, Maine Posts: 2,424	Re: Custom Built 1 ton 4x4 95% finished That definately is a dream truck, your work really paid off! __________________ '97 ext 4x4 3" body lift and 7'6" Fisher MM2 '04 Polaris 700 twin EFI sold 2-1-07 '07 Polaris 800 twin EFI Stealth Limited Edition Support the Board! Or deal with me foo! Its all fun and games till you find out shes 16.

10-25-2005, 07:50 PM	#89
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Custom Built 1 ton 4x4 95% finished super nice rig. im curious about the springs. i have the same brand and lift springs on my half ton. these springs you have are one ton springs? were they a recent purchase and if so would you mind telling me what supplier you used...thanks

05-20-2007, 12:31 AM	#90
72cheyennesuper20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 414	Re: Custom Built 1 ton 4x4 95% finished Electric header dumps, You are the man! Dana 60, 454, The man once again.

05-20-2007, 07:46 AM	#91
keenee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houston, Pennsylvania Posts: 231	Re: Custom Built 1 ton 4x4 95% finished Splendid!!!!! I like everything. Are you going to take it to the truck pulls this summer??? __________________ '96 GMC Suburban 6.5t '99 F**d Windstar '07 SON '09 DAUGHTER XOXOXO Wife

05-20-2007, 09:06 AM	#92
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05-20-2007, 10:07 AM	#93
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,728	Re: Custom Built 1 ton 4x4 95% finished __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

05-20-2007, 01:38 PM	#94
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05-20-2007, 01:49 PM	#95
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05-20-2007, 01:50 PM	#96
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,946	Re: Custom Built 1 ton 4x4 95% finished i must have missed it the first time, WOW, that is a super nice truck. i give you two thumbs up. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

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