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powell72 · 03-15-2009, 09:10 PM

Mike, that turned out even better than I was imagining, congrats on getting it finished. I'm definitely drooling, can't wait to see it all cleaned up.

**GSFMECH** · 03-16-2009, 07:09 PM

Thanks Chris, it's great having it back on the road.

**LEEVON** · 03-16-2009, 11:09 PM

Time to update your avatar! Congrats, the truck looks great.

**GSFMECH** · 05-24-2009, 07:50 AM

A few updated shots. I still have more I want to do. I have a few things I want to do to the engine and interior but at least I'm cruising. I took it to a car show and she ran good out on the interstate.

**GSFMECH** · 05-24-2009, 07:54 AM

A few more.

killer71 · 05-24-2009, 10:21 AM

one of these days i'm gonna/wanna be able to join u guys...can't wait!

LooseCannon · 05-24-2009, 09:24 PM

Wow! Very nice

lo04chevy · 05-24-2009, 09:41 PM

looks good

**lolife99** · 05-24-2009, 10:35 PM

Absolutely STUNNING!

**rob32472** · 05-25-2009, 08:41 AM

Great looking truck! How is the lizard skin? Would you use it again how well does it work?

**GSFMECH** · 05-25-2009, 08:47 AM

The lizard skin is great, it made a big difference. It's much quieter and most of all you can't feel ANY engine heat I mean it stopped it dead. I'm anxious to get my AC charged back up and test it out. That's still on my "to do" list.

Thanks for all the compliments guys.

brossow · 05-31-2009, 11:32 PM

Just spent a couple hours going through your build. Absolutely beautiful. Great color, too!

72 SHORTBED 7.0 · 07-30-2009, 09:44 PM

Man nice work you took all the right steps .
On your tail gate did you just cover up the

and drill out the holes .

**67cheby** · 08-01-2009, 10:47 AM

WOW beautiful job,,i have a dream someday to drive mine also!! congrats on yours

1956cameo · 08-01-2009, 07:11 PM

That truck looks great cruising down the road. I think that the mono tone paint job in that blue looks great. Much better than it would if it had the white contrasting paint. Very nice truck.

aboyer · 08-03-2009, 10:54 PM

Great Truck, love the color.

Sorry if this has already been asked, but what are the size tires/wheels that you are using?

Do you have any issues of tire rub with your 4/6 drop? I love the look of your drop, but was curious of the turning radius.

Thanks,
Adam

smbrouss70 · 08-06-2009, 09:23 PM

Mike, I hope you got around to getting that A/C charged for this weekend. I can't wait to see your truck, now that it's fully assembled.

**Nobby** · 08-06-2009, 09:29 PM

Hey Mike,It looks absolutely perfect! Great job.

**GSFMECH** · 08-26-2009, 09:54 PM

Sorry I have not been on in a while, thanks for all the compliments.

aboyer- I have 275-60-15's on the rear with 8" rims and 245-60-15's on the front with 7" rims. I have no tire rub at all, no complaints. I've had it lowered since 2001.

72SHORTBED 72- I'm not sure what you are asking but I think you are talking about the tailgate trim? It is a stock piece that came on the higher trim level trucks, it has screws that hold it on and covers the letters stamped in the tailgate.

Steven, I have that AC blowing cold and have since installed a Performer RPM intake, new valve covers and air breather identical to the ones I had and I finally shelved my points even though I didn't really want to and went with a pertronix ignition.

Thanks again everyone.

**GSFMECH** · 04-13-2013, 01:08 AM

Well I have not added anything to this build in a really long time and I have made many changes. I’ll try and catch it up, I should have done this a long time ago. I ran into so many members at Goodguys in Texas and no one knew my truck from the board…. It had been that long. Anyway here are a few shots when I redid my exhaust. The old system drug on everything you passed over so I fabricated a new system to tuck it up higher. My flash went out in the camera so please excuse the dark pics. I bought a new set of Hooker 2" long tube headers for a Chevelle to try and get some ground clearance and it looks like I picked up about 2 to 3". Plus I got rid of the ugly exhaust pipes hanging out underneath. You can see the new tubular crossmember I built plus the holes in the center crossmember for the pipes in these shots.

**GSFMECH** · 04-13-2013, 01:10 AM

I had just started building the exhaust system here so it was only tacked together.

msgross · 08-06-2009, 09:36 PM

I love it...

**Palf70Step** · 04-13-2013, 07:26 AM

I like it. That tri pack manifold is still screaming for ya Mike!

**GSFMECH** · 04-13-2013, 10:05 AM

Bill, you know that's right. There is nothing I would love better but the bucks $$$$$$ are keeping me away.

Zoomin · 04-13-2013, 11:54 AM

Love the new wheels, sweet truck!
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03-15-2009, 09:10 PM	#1
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: The GSFMech Build Mike, that turned out even better than I was imagining, congrats on getting it finished. I'm definitely drooling, can't wait to see it all cleaned up. __________________ 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

03-16-2009, 07:09 PM	#2
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	Re: The GSFMech Build Thanks Chris, it's great having it back on the road. __________________ 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

03-16-2009, 11:09 PM	#3
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: The GSFMech Build Time to update your avatar! Congrats, the truck looks great. __________________ '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

05-24-2009, 07:50 AM	#4
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	Re: The GSFMech Build A few updated shots. I still have more I want to do. I have a few things I want to do to the engine and interior but at least I'm cruising. I took it to a car show and she ran good out on the interstate. 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

05-24-2009, 07:54 AM	#5
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	Re: The GSFMech Build A few more. 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

05-24-2009, 10:21 AM	#6
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: The GSFMech Build one of these days i'm gonna/wanna be able to join u guys...can't wait! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

05-24-2009, 09:24 PM	#7
LooseCannon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 391	Re: The GSFMech Build Wow! Very nice

05-24-2009, 09:41 PM	#8
lo04chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brookland,Ar Posts: 72	Re: The GSFMech Build looks good __________________ "You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.” Friedrich Nietzsche

05-24-2009, 10:35 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,690	Re: The GSFMech Build Absolutely STUNNING! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-25-2009, 08:41 AM	#10
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,504	Re: The GSFMech Build Great looking truck! How is the lizard skin? Would you use it again how well does it work?

05-25-2009, 08:47 AM	#11
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	Re: The GSFMech Build The lizard skin is great, it made a big difference. It's much quieter and most of all you can't feel ANY engine heat I mean it stopped it dead. I'm anxious to get my AC charged back up and test it out. That's still on my "to do" list. Thanks for all 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

05-31-2009, 11:32 PM	#12
brossow Amateur Rust Fighter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mankato, MN Posts: 1,087	Re: The GSFMech Build Just spent a couple hours going through your build. Absolutely beautiful. Great color, too! __________________ Brent '72 Chevy SWB stepside - [ Build Thread ] '79 ChevMC SWB fleetside - [ Build Thread ] '64 Chevy SWB fleetside & '66 Chevy SWB stepside (waiting in the wings...)

07-30-2009, 09:44 PM	#13
72 SHORTBED 7.0 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: dallas Tx in front of you Posts: 182	Re: The GSFMech Build Man nice work you took all the right steps . On your tail gate did you just cover up the and drill out the holes .

08-01-2009, 10:47 AM	#14
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: The GSFMech Build WOW beautiful job,,i have a dream someday to drive mine also!! congrats on yours __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

08-01-2009, 07:11 PM	#15
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: The GSFMech Build That truck looks great cruising down the road. I think that the mono tone paint job in that blue looks great. Much better than it would if it had the white contrasting paint. Very nice truck.



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08-03-2009, 10:54 PM	#16
aboyer Adam B Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Westfield Posts: 151	Re: The GSFMech Build Great Truck, love the color. Sorry if this has already been asked, but what are the size tires/wheels that you are using? Do you have any issues of tire rub with your 4/6 drop? I love the look of your drop, but was curious of the turning radius. Thanks, Adam

08-06-2009, 09:23 PM	#17
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: The GSFMech Build Mike, I hope you got around to getting that A/C charged for this weekend. I can't wait to see your truck, now that it's fully assembled. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

08-06-2009, 09:29 PM	#18
Nobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St. Amant Louisiana Posts: 840	Re: The GSFMech Build Hey Mike,It looks absolutely perfect! Great job.

08-26-2009, 09:54 PM	#19
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	Re: The GSFMech Build Sorry I have not been on in a while, thanks for all the compliments. aboyer- I have 275-60-15's on the rear with 8" rims and 245-60-15's on the front with 7" rims. I have no tire rub at all, no complaints. I've had it lowered since 2001. 72SHORTBED 72- I'm not sure what you are asking but I think you are talking about the tailgate trim? It is a stock piece that came on the higher trim level trucks, it has screws that hold it on and covers the letters stamped in the tailgate. Steven, I have that AC blowing cold and have since installed a Performer RPM intake, new valve covers and air breather identical to the ones I had and I finally shelved my points even though I didn't really want to and went with a pertronix ignition. Thanks again everyone. __________________ 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

04-13-2013, 01:08 AM	#20
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	Re: The GSFMech Build Well I have not added anything to this build in a really long time and I have made many changes. I’ll try and catch it up, I should have done this a long time ago. I ran into so many members at Goodguys in Texas and no one knew my truck from the board…. It had been that long. Anyway here are a few shots when I redid my exhaust. The old system drug on everything you passed over so I fabricated a new system to tuck it up higher. My flash went out in the camera so please excuse the dark pics. I bought a new set of Hooker 2" long tube headers for a Chevelle to try and get some ground clearance and it looks like I picked up about 2 to 3". Plus I got rid of the ugly exhaust pipes hanging out underneath. You can see the new tubular crossmember I built plus the holes in the center crossmember for the pipes in these shots. 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

04-13-2013, 01:10 AM	#21
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	Re: The GSFMech Build I had just started building the exhaust system here so it was only tacked together. 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

08-06-2009, 09:36 PM	#22
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: The GSFMech Build I love it... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

04-13-2013, 07:26 AM	#23
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,755	Re: The GSFMech Build I like it. That tri pack manifold is still screaming for ya 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!

04-13-2013, 10:05 AM	#24
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	Re: The GSFMech Build Bill, you know that's right. There is nothing I would love better but the bucks $$$$$$ are keeping me away. __________________ 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

04-13-2013, 11:54 AM	#25
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: The GSFMech Build Love the new wheels, sweet truck! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

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