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**Jiggers72-GMC** · 04-20-2022, 08:33 AM

Right on man, your Grandfather would be proud,
don't forget to check the trans fluid one more time ........

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-20-2022, 08:41 AM

Nice work! That's got to be a great feeling!

bwl101 · 04-22-2022, 11:54 PM

Good to have it on the road, except now the starter gave out so will have to find a new one tomorrow...

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-23-2022, 06:17 AM

Congratulations! It looks great outside.

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-23-2022, 07:51 AM

Very nice! Sorry to hear about the starter. That's the old truck blues though.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 04-23-2022, 08:21 AM

The truck really looks great, I can't believe how good the original paint is, you must feel proud of 'er. thanks Grampa !!

**kev2809** · 04-23-2022, 08:52 AM

what a great patina it has, good work!

bwl101 · 04-23-2022, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice! Sorry to hear about the starter. That's the old truck blues though.

Yep, I imagine more things will show as I put miles on it. Luckily only cost me $75 for a reman one from AutoZone. Starts so much easier and quieter now!

bwl101 · 04-25-2022, 02:14 AM

Now the one brake light that was working no longer does, in addition to the reverse lights no longer working???? I'm assuming on these it would be a ground issue?

bwl101 · 04-25-2022, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiggers72-GMC

Right on man, your Grandfather would be proud,
don't forget to check the trans fluid one more time ........

Trans level is a little high, but it is shifting and all properly. I'm guessing from sitting the pan gasket on the trans dried up. After driving it about 70 miles, its starting to drip from the bolt heads on the pan. Can't tell if it's from the opening that the bolt goes through or if its leaking out the gasket and down and just finding the bolt head as that is the lowest place before dripping off.

bwl101 · 04-25-2022, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bwl101

Now the one brake light that was working no longer does, in addition to the reverse lights no longer working???? I'm assuming on these it would be a ground issue?

Figured out this is all related to the turn signal switch assembly. Before today the horn would come on if you pulled the post toward you or like when signaling for a left turn. Pulled steering wheel off and cleaned up what was a nasty, dirty and corroded turn signal switch. Got it all cleaned up and now turn signals work along with the brake lights. Unfortunately, post will still activate horn and the rear passenger brake light will work depending on position of the post. It appears that the switch grounds on itself somewhere when the post is moved around. So I ordered a new switch and wiring harness and will get it put in when it arrives and hopefully that will solve the brake light/ turn signal/ reverse light issues.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 04-26-2022, 07:30 AM

That looks nasty in there, I hope the new switch fixes all that .......

bwl101 · 04-30-2022, 02:42 PM

Well now ended up with only 30psi in the #8 cylinder due to an exhaust valve issue. So instead of putting money into an engine without known history or mileage, I ordered a reman 350 which I can use all the accessories I have already purchased. Looking forward to getting a motor in there with a little bit more power and *hopefully* more reliable. Of course I will update as I make progress!

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 05-01-2022, 07:46 AM

Well that sux, I guess Grampa didn't want the 305 huh ............

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-01-2022, 09:45 AM

Totally sucks.

bwl101 · 05-02-2022, 09:56 PM

Got the new turn signal switch installed, which has fixed all the turn signal and taillight issues. Also got the horn stuff in correctly so the horn only honks when I want it to. Also got motor mostly torn down and ready to come out after the motor mount bolts, bell housing bolts and torque converter bolts are removed.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-02-2022, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bwl101

Got the new turn signal switch installed, which has fixed all the turn signal and taillight issues. Also got the horn stuff in correctly so the horn only honks when I want it to. Also got motor mostly torn down and ready to come out after the motor mount bolts, bell housing bolts and torque converter bolts are removed.

I'm glad the switch worked out. Used engines are always a gamble. I'm sorry it didn't work out. But, it work good enough for you to drive grandpa's truck!

**kev2809** · 05-03-2022, 08:55 AM

that looks a lot cleaner.

at least with the crate there is no doubt what you will have under the hood, peace of mind.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 05-03-2022, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bwl101

Well now ended up with only 30psi in the #8 cylinder due to an exhaust valve issue. So instead of putting money into an engine without known history or mileage, I ordered a reman 350 which I can use all the accessories I have already purchased.

I was wondering who you ordered the engine from, looks like I also have a dead cylinder

bwl101 · 05-03-2022, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiggers72-GMC

I was wondering who you ordered the engine from, looks like I also have a dead cylinder

Jegs, only place that had one that was in stock. They have a few others showing end of May or end of July shipment. The one I ordered was an ATK one. Also Jegs was best price, some places want $2,700 for a long block plus a $800 core charge! One I ordered was $2,100 for long block and a $400 core. They are all stupidly priced now though. Just a couple years ago you could get a nice reman 350 for less than $2,000 including core charge. Sucks but I'll have more power and better reliability now. Plus while taking stuff off this 305, it became more apparent how poor of shape it was in when draining all the fluids.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 05-03-2022, 12:36 PM

Thanks for the info Sir

bwl101 · 05-03-2022, 10:55 PM

Well, the 305 is back out of the truck. Am now waiting on the new motor to get here. The more we took off the 305, the better I am feeling about buying a new motor. That oil has only 105 miles on it, that just shows how dirty that thing was inside.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 05-04-2022, 07:36 AM

I hope you get the new engine soon and everything works out for you. Good thing your neighbor has a nice garage.

bwl101 · 05-06-2022, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiggers72-GMC

I hope you get the new engine soon and everything works out for you. Good thing your neighbor has a nice garage.

It should be delivered tomorrow, and yea without him and his garage this wouldn't have been possible!

bwl101 · 05-07-2022, 12:37 AM

New crate engine came today! Was very happy to see it arrive!

04-20-2022, 08:33 AM	#76
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life Right on man, your Grandfather would be proud, don't forget to check the trans fluid one more time ........ __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

04-20-2022, 08:41 AM	#77
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life Nice work! That's got to be a great feeling! __________________ 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.*

04-22-2022, 11:54 PM	#78
bwl101 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: SC Posts: 122	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life Good to have it on the road, except now the starter gave out so will have to find a new one tomorrow... Attached Images __________________ '72 C10 Long Bed Stepside Putting my Grandfather's truck back on the road: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=829659

04-23-2022, 06:17 AM	#79
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life Congratulations! It looks great outside. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

04-23-2022, 07:51 AM	#80
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life Very nice! Sorry to hear about the starter. That's the old truck blues though. __________________ 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.*

04-23-2022, 08:21 AM	#81
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life The truck really looks great, I can't believe how good the original paint is, you must feel proud of 'er. thanks Grampa !! __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

04-23-2022, 08:52 AM	#82
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,174	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life what a great patina it has, good work! __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

04-25-2022, 02:14 AM	#84
bwl101 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: SC Posts: 122	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life Now the one brake light that was working no longer does, in addition to the reverse lights no longer working???? I'm assuming on these it would be a ground issue? __________________ '72 C10 Long Bed Stepside Putting my Grandfather's truck back on the road: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=829659

04-26-2022, 07:30 AM	#87
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life That looks nasty in there, I hope the new switch fixes all that ....... __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

04-30-2022, 02:42 PM	#88
bwl101 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: SC Posts: 122	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life Well now ended up with only 30psi in the #8 cylinder due to an exhaust valve issue. So instead of putting money into an engine without known history or mileage, I ordered a reman 350 which I can use all the accessories I have already purchased. Looking forward to getting a motor in there with a little bit more power and hopefully more reliable. Of course I will update as I make progress! __________________ '72 C10 Long Bed Stepside Putting my Grandfather's truck back on the road: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=829659

05-01-2022, 07:46 AM	#89
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life Well that sux, I guess Grampa didn't want the 305 huh ............ __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

05-01-2022, 09:45 AM	#90
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life Totally sucks. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

05-02-2022, 09:56 PM	#91
bwl101 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: SC Posts: 122	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life Got the new turn signal switch installed, which has fixed all the turn signal and taillight issues. Also got the horn stuff in correctly so the horn only honks when I want it to. Also got motor mostly torn down and ready to come out after the motor mount bolts, bell housing bolts and torque converter bolts are removed. Attached Images __________________ '72 C10 Long Bed Stepside Putting my Grandfather's truck back on the road: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=829659

05-03-2022, 08:55 AM	#93
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,174	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life that looks a lot cleaner. at least with the crate there is no doubt what you will have under the hood, peace of mind. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

05-03-2022, 12:36 PM	#96
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life Thanks for the info Sir __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual



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05-03-2022, 10:55 PM	#97
bwl101 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: SC Posts: 122	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life Well, the 305 is back out of the truck. Am now waiting on the new motor to get here. The more we took off the 305, the better I am feeling about buying a new motor. That oil has only 105 miles on it, that just shows how dirty that thing was inside. Attached Images __________________ '72 C10 Long Bed Stepside Putting my Grandfather's truck back on the road: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=829659

05-04-2022, 07:36 AM	#98
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life I hope you get the new engine soon and everything works out for you. Good thing your neighbor has a nice garage. __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

05-07-2022, 12:37 AM	#100
bwl101 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: SC Posts: 122	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life New crate engine came today! Was very happy to see it arrive! Attached Images __________________ '72 C10 Long Bed Stepside Putting my Grandfather's truck back on the road: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=829659

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