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**GSFMECH** · 01-16-2009, 07:47 PM

Before I reinstalled the engine I pulled the intake, blasted and cleared it with High temp clear. I installed a set of 3/8" pushrods/ guide plates that I had and repainted the engine. I also cleaned and repainted the trans. I like them painted black. Anyway I then reinstalled it. I blasted/ stripped/ repainted everything as needed on the way back together. This is very time consuming. It sure looks good to see the stance back where it should be

**GSFMECH** · 01-16-2009, 07:49 PM

Don't let anyone tell you that you can't put a BB/400TH combo in a low hump cab on stock mounts

texanidiot25 · 01-16-2009, 07:55 PM

What intake is that? I've never seen one with a twisted carb mount.

gringoloco · 01-16-2009, 08:08 PM

Wow! Great attention to detail

**Hart_Rod** · 01-16-2009, 08:11 PM

Looks great!

killer71 · 01-16-2009, 08:44 PM

I'm proud for ya...i know ya excited!

**GSFMECH** · 01-16-2009, 09:04 PM

Thanks Kaleb, you bet I am

kyull67 · 01-16-2009, 09:42 PM

beautiful

**LEEVON** · 01-16-2009, 10:20 PM

Looking great! I like the torker intake and the detail in the engine bay. The all medium blue look is nice too.

pcorriveau951 · 01-17-2009, 04:11 PM

how do you like that lizard skin sound deadener now that you have driven the truck?

**Palf70Step** · 01-17-2009, 06:17 PM

Very Nice!!

Can't wait for Cruising the Coast so I can see and hear it!!!!

**GSFMECH** · 01-17-2009, 08:38 PM

Well I'm not sure about the lizard skin yet, I don't have the door panels in yet and I had the windows down. I should be able to give a good report when I get done and get it out on the road.

Bill I'm ready to go to CTC with it as well. Unless the sky falls I will have it there for sure.

powell72 · 01-18-2009, 09:35 PM

Wow, you didn't waste any time on reassembly, I enjoy seeing your attention to detail. It all looks great. Let me know when you get your new carpet in, I'd be interested in buying your old one to get me by until I get mine done.

**GSFMECH** · 01-19-2009, 06:51 AM

Thanks Chris. I sent you a PM about the carpet.

Hey how much longer before we see your trucks in print? I guess they don't tell you that. I don't want to miss it, I have a hard time keeping up being gone half the time.

powell72 · 01-19-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GSFMECH

Thanks Chris. I sent you a PM about the carpet.

Hey how much longer before we see your trucks in print? I guess they don't tell you that. I don't want to miss it, I have a hard time keeping up being gone half the time.

He told me six months to a year and a half is the average time frame after the shoot, that was the beginning of June, so some time this year??? I hope soon, I'm not a very patient person anyways and this wait is killing me!

**GSFMECH** · 01-27-2009, 04:52 PM

Well Chris, congrats dude, your wait is over. I'm looking forward to seeing it when I get home, my copy should be waiting on me.

**GSFMECH** · 03-14-2009, 12:44 PM

Time for another update. A lot has went on since I posted and I did not have a chance to take any photos of my own. A buddy of mine captured me riding around one evening and took these. I want to clean it up and get it out in the sun and take some photos when I get a chance. Anyway until then these will have to do. I have it on the road but still have lots I want to do to it and will update as I progress.

OARNGESI · 03-14-2009, 12:59 PM

That truck looks great

killer71 · 03-14-2009, 04:21 PM

i thought u were going 2 tone???

**GSFMECH** · 03-14-2009, 04:27 PM

Kaleb,

I didn't want to go two tone because there are so many around like that. If I ever wanted to paint the white on I could do it easy without having to completly tear it down. I like the way the solid color looks better, to me it pops and makes the body work and trim stand out. To each his own I guess.

**Palf70Step** · 03-14-2009, 05:27 PM

Time to change your avatar.

Truck looks great I thought you were going 2-tone also, but like you seeing it now I do like it as a single color.

killer71 · 03-14-2009, 08:56 PM

Oh it looks great to me as well, i was just confused...

HuggerCST · 03-15-2009, 12:09 AM

Can't wait to see it in person & ride in it!

**lolife99** · 03-15-2009, 08:34 AM

BEAUTIFUL TRUCK!
I really like the fact that you did didn't two tone it. Stunning!

**GSFMECH** · 03-15-2009, 07:24 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys

01-16-2009, 07:47 PM	#1
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	Re: The GSFMech Build Before I reinstalled the engine I pulled the intake, blasted and cleared it with High temp clear. I installed a set of 3/8" pushrods/ guide plates that I had and repainted the engine. I also cleaned and repainted the trans. I like them painted black. Anyway I then reinstalled it. I blasted/ stripped/ repainted everything as needed on the way back together. This is very time consuming. It sure looks good to see the stance back where it should be Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by GSFMECH; 01-16-2009 at 07:48 PM.

01-16-2009, 07:49 PM	#2
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	Re: The GSFMech Build Don't let anyone tell you that you can't put a BB/400TH combo in a low hump cab on stock mounts Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by GSFMECH; 01-16-2009 at 07:51 PM.

01-16-2009, 07:55 PM	#3
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: The GSFMech Build What intake is that? I've never seen one with a twisted carb mount.

01-16-2009, 08:08 PM	#4
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: The GSFMech Build Wow! Great attention to detail __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-16-2009, 08:11 PM	#5
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01-16-2009, 08:44 PM	#6
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: The GSFMech Build I'm proud for ya...i know ya excited! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

01-16-2009, 09:04 PM	#7
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	Re: The GSFMech Build Thanks Kaleb, you bet I am __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

01-16-2009, 09:42 PM	#8
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: The GSFMech Build beautiful __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

01-16-2009, 10:20 PM	#9
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: The GSFMech Build Looking great! I like the torker intake and the detail in the engine bay. The all medium blue look is nice too. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

01-17-2009, 04:11 PM	#10
pcorriveau951 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 147	Re: The GSFMech Build how do you like that lizard skin sound deadener now that you have driven the truck?

01-17-2009, 06:17 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,755	Re: The GSFMech Build Very Nice!! Can't wait for Cruising the Coast so I can see and hear it!!!! __________________ 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!

01-17-2009, 08:38 PM	#12
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	Re: The GSFMech Build Well I'm not sure about the lizard skin yet, I don't have the door panels in yet and I had the windows down. I should be able to give a good report when I get done and get it out on the road. Bill I'm ready to go to CTC with it as well. Unless the sky falls I will have it there for sure. __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by GSFMECH; 01-17-2009 at 08:40 PM. Reason: spelling

01-18-2009, 09:35 PM	#13
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: The GSFMech Build Wow, you didn't waste any time on reassembly, I enjoy seeing your attention to detail. It all looks great. Let me know when you get your new carpet in, I'd be interested in buying your old one to get me by until I get mine done. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 01-18-2009 at 09:36 PM.

01-19-2009, 06:51 AM	#14
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	Re: The GSFMech Build Thanks Chris. I sent you a PM about the carpet. Hey how much longer before we see your trucks in print? I guess they don't tell you that. I don't want to miss it, I have a hard time keeping up being gone half the time. __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by GSFMECH; 01-19-2009 at 06:52 AM. Reason: spelling

01-27-2009, 04:52 PM	#16
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	Re: The GSFMech Build Well Chris, congrats dude, your wait is over. I'm looking forward to seeing it when I get home, my copy should be waiting on me. __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com



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03-14-2009, 12:44 PM	#17
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	Re: The GSFMech Build Time for another update. A lot has went on since I posted and I did not have a chance to take any photos of my own. A buddy of mine captured me riding around one evening and took these. I want to clean it up and get it out in the sun and take some photos when I get a chance. Anyway until then these will have to do. I have it on the road but still have lots I want to do to it and will update as I progress. Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

03-14-2009, 12:59 PM	#18
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: The GSFMech Build That truck looks great __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-14-2009, 04:21 PM	#19
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: The GSFMech Build i thought u were going 2 tone??? __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

03-14-2009, 04:27 PM	#20
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	Re: The GSFMech Build Kaleb, I didn't want to go two tone because there are so many around like that. If I ever wanted to paint the white on I could do it easy without having to completly tear it down. I like the way the solid color looks better, to me it pops and makes the body work and trim stand out. To each his own I guess. __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

03-14-2009, 05:27 PM	#21
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,755	Re: The GSFMech Build Time to change your avatar. Truck looks great I thought you were going 2-tone also, but like you seeing it now I do like it as a single color. __________________ 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!

03-14-2009, 08:56 PM	#22
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: The GSFMech Build Oh it looks great to me as well, i was just confused... __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

03-15-2009, 12:09 AM	#23
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: The GSFMech Build Can't wait to see it in person & ride in it! __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

03-15-2009, 08:34 AM	#24
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,690	Re: The GSFMech Build BEAUTIFUL TRUCK! I really like the fact that you did didn't two tone it. Stunning! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-15-2009, 07:24 PM	#25
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	Re: The GSFMech Build Thanks for the compliments guys __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

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