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**GSFMECH** · 03-31-2022, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jumpsoffrock

So what ended up being the cause of the Vintage Air unit not cooling properly?

Well it's still not for sure but Vintage Air told me to pull the temperature probe out a little at a time untill it pulled down colder and it seems to work. I ran the engine at 1200 rpm with a big fan blowing on it and eased the probe out a little at a time untill it pulled down to 40 degrees, it kicks out at about 46. They thought maybe the probe was shoved into the evaperator core too far. I put a dab of silicone on it to hold it. Doing my first road trip since I did this, this coming weekend so we'll see.

**GSFMECH** · 04-06-2022, 05:43 PM

Happy to report the Vintage Air is working nicely, the problem was the temperature probe was shoved into the evaporator coil too far. I made a hour long road trip to a car show this past weekend and had 42 degree air with the cruise control engaged and the stereo cranking. It was awesome!! I think I am ready for Power Tour.

**Palf70Step** · 04-06-2022, 06:21 PM

Good to hear Mike. I'll have to keep that in mind when I do the Vintage air on the 70.

TK1636 · 06-24-2022, 07:34 PM

I love what you did to your new truck, very sorry for your old truck(my biggest fear for my truck). I was wonder what headers where you using, I currently have Hooker long tube angle plug headers, and I do not like how low they hang down from the frame. Do yours hang low and can you use them with angle plugs and a sbc 400?

**GSFMECH** · 06-30-2022, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by TK1636

I love what you did to your new truck, very sorry for your old truck(my biggest fear for my truck). I was wonder what headers where you using, I currently have Hooker long tube angle plug headers, and I do not like how low they hang down from the frame. Do yours hang low and can you use them with angle plugs and a sbc 400?

Thanks for the kind words. I have a big block so no you could not use my headers with your sbc. They are for a Chevelle and they tuck up high. 2455 Hooker. I'm sure some of the guys are running car headers so you may do a search here and find out what to use.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-05-2022, 09:06 AM

Great build thread thanks for posting it up.

**GSFMECH** · 07-08-2022, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Great build thread thanks for posting it up.

Thank you

**GSFMECH** · 08-20-2022, 01:55 PM

I found one of my front wheels was bent so I decided to change it up a bit. I bought a new set of Billet Specialties Magnetos. The old Coys were starting to look bad, they were real old.

PowerdbyChevy79 · 01-14-2023, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by GSFMECH

I found one of my front wheels was bent so I decided to change it up a bit. I bought a new set of Billet Specialties Magnetos. The old Coys were starting to look bad, they were real old.

Truck looks great!!!

**GSFMECH** · 01-18-2023, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by PowerdbyChevy79

Truck looks great!!!

Thank you!!

**Palf70Step** · 08-20-2022, 02:13 PM

Very Nice Mike!!

**GSFMECH** · 08-20-2022, 03:45 PM

Thanks Bill

72Teeroy · 08-28-2022, 04:19 PM

Beautiful truck

**GSFMECH** · 08-29-2022, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 72Teeroy

Beautiful truck

Thanks

**GSFMECH** · 01-19-2023, 12:29 PM

The Magneto Wheels just were not doing it for me, I decided to try a set of 15" slot mags, bringing back the 70's. I love them.

PowerdbyChevy79 · 01-20-2023, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GSFMECH

The Magneto Wheels just were not doing it for me, I decided to try a set of 15" slot mags, bringing back the 70's. I love them.

I love this truck...

**clay68c10** · 01-19-2023, 02:07 PM

Slots!!! What a great look. I love the vintage wheels.
Just read the whole thread, cool build coming out of a total. I can relate.

**GSFMECH** · 01-19-2023, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by clay68c10

Slots!!! What a great look. I love the vintage wheels.
Just read the whole thread, cool build coming out of a total. I can relate.

Thank you Clay. It's been a long road but it's really been fun.

bad6772 · 01-19-2023, 03:05 PM

This thing is awesome Kuddos, job well done

**GSFMECH** · 01-19-2023, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bad6772

This thing is awesome Kuddos, job well done

Thank you!!

**Palf70Step** · 01-19-2023, 03:17 PM

Again, way better with the 15" than the big rubber band ones.

**GSFMECH** · 01-19-2023, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Again, way better with the 15" than the big rubber band ones.

Bill, I have to agree with you, I knew you would like it. Man we need to get together and visit, it's been too long.

**Palf70Step** · 01-19-2023, 10:30 PM

4 sure

**regan wilson** · 01-20-2023, 08:27 AM

I like the change.

hewittca · 02-03-2023, 10:57 PM

Truck looks awesome with the slots!

04-06-2022, 05:43 PM	#2
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Happy to report the Vintage Air is working nicely, the problem was the temperature probe was shoved into the evaporator coil too far. I made a hour long road trip to a car show this past weekend and had 42 degree air with the cruise control engaged and the stereo cranking. It was awesome!! I think I am ready for Power Tour. __________________ 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

04-06-2022, 06:21 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,086	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Good to hear Mike. I'll have to keep that in mind when I do the Vintage air on the 70. __________________ 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! Last edited by Palf70Step; 04-06-2022 at 06:48 PM.

06-24-2022, 07:34 PM	#4
TK1636 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Casa Grande Arizona Posts: 39	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build I love what you did to your new truck, very sorry for your old truck(my biggest fear for my truck). I was wonder what headers where you using, I currently have Hooker long tube angle plug headers, and I do not like how low they hang down from the frame. Do yours hang low and can you use them with angle plugs and a sbc 400?

07-05-2022, 09:06 AM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Great build thread thanks for posting it up. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-20-2022, 01:55 PM	#8
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build I found one of my front wheels was bent so I decided to change it up a bit. I bought a new set of Billet Specialties Magnetos. The old Coys were starting to look bad, they were real old. 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

08-20-2022, 02:13 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,086	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Very Nice Mike!! __________________ 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!

08-20-2022, 03:45 PM	#12
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Thanks Bill __________________ 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

08-28-2022, 04:19 PM	#13
72Teeroy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Santa Fe,Tx Posts: 119	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Beautiful truck

01-19-2023, 12:29 PM	#15
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build The Magneto Wheels just were not doing it for me, I decided to try a set of 15" slot mags, bringing back the 70's. I love them. 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

01-19-2023, 02:07 PM	#17
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,979	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Slots!!! What a great look. I love the vintage wheels. Just read the whole thread, cool build coming out of a total. I can relate. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

01-19-2023, 03:05 PM	#19
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build This thing is awesome Kuddos, job well done

01-19-2023, 03:17 PM	#21
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,086	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Again, way better with the 15" than the big rubber band ones. __________________ 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!

01-19-2023, 10:30 PM	#23
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,086	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build 4 sure __________________ 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!

01-20-2023, 08:27 AM	#24
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build I like the change. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

02-03-2023, 10:57 PM	#25
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,761	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Truck looks awesome with the slots! __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 \| Bluey the 72 1500 \| Lowly the 70 C10 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread



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