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292farmer · 03-26-2010, 07:49 PM

been swamped with work and my baja project, and i'm too poor to afford a couple parts right now, but since im working that means next paycheck maybe, so didn't do too much on the truck this week but i did cut up a bumper sticker from my bank and made a cool mirror art lol

292farmer · 04-01-2010, 08:35 PM

hoping to get my last parts tomm, muffler exh. pipe, and vacu,mn advance. and waiting for my cousin to call and let me know if he has a carb, as i need one bad!!!
been working like crazy on the baja bug got the inerior out, motor pulled apart, cleaned most the parts up.
thinking once my c25's on the road and back to dd duty, of starting a new project, to hone my resto/mechanic skills. heres some pics of the two trucks ive got to choose from, i like the c60 as it would fit in with my c25, but i love the 1967 international too. give me your thoughts please!! added pics of paint scheme for baja bug, and international.

292farmer · 04-01-2010, 08:37 PM

rest of the pics

292farmer · 04-04-2010, 09:22 AM

finally started my header install!! did a mock up with out intake to see clearances by clutch shaft, ive got like 1/8 of an inch of clearance lol but they look good, im having a friend come over to see if he can convert my videos for me so i can post some noise for u guys! the last truck pic is a truck i found searching througha junkyard, it 4wd! i also found 4 other six powered trucks their and a nova 250 powered and two others cant remember model. told the guy i'm coming back for all his six cylinder stuff when i get money

Wideopenracing15 · 04-05-2010, 09:50 PM

I don't know what I would choose. thats a hard choice. Love the 6 cyl stuff, how long till you get the ol' girl back on the road?

292farmer · 04-06-2010, 11:01 PM

idk im having a horrible time finding a carburetor a used one at least i cant afford a new one yet but at this rate i'll probably be able to save enough for one lol. im gonna take a drill to the jets tomm morning to see if that will lessen the lean problem. other then that its all set. im finishing the exh. tomm too

292farmer · 04-10-2010, 09:56 AM

so an update, i pulled the jets out of the carb to see if it would get more fuel but still wouldnt run, but...thrusday night after work i stopped by the scrap yad and they had a carb. they sold it to me for 72cents! i threw it on yesterday and she flies!! even been able to take off in 4th gear lol heres pics of the carb, its a carter yf

292farmer · 04-10-2010, 06:33 PM

finally drove her home!! shes loud lol straight pipes off each collector. burns rubber good though

here she is parked at home at my apartment lot, with the neighbors lineup(obviously mines the sexist) i added a pic of the last time it was home in november.

Wideopenracing15 · 04-11-2010, 01:39 PM

Wow 72 cents? That's great! You should post a video of how the beast sounds!

292farmer · 04-11-2010, 09:23 PM

im hoping to get some vids, im just trying to get them to convert from the camera to the camera.

292farmer · 04-16-2010, 08:01 PM

ok heres a video of the truck with open headers at idle, its at my work, it was 6am so i didnt rev it up as their some people in the suburbs have a graveyard shift and were just starting to sleep. hope to do another video soon enjoy!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lT3M_rEcXU

292farmer · 04-24-2010, 09:27 AM

heres one on the drive to work, sorry camera hates me so sounds fuzzy. and yeah the windshield needs to be washed lol enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NNgkr9iGJc

Kurt L · 04-24-2010, 09:41 AM

not to hijack the thread,but where in NH is troy? i grew up in Bow NH never heard of troy. by the way nice truck and congrats on a supportive wife.

292farmer · 04-25-2010, 10:54 AM

its in the southwest corner by keene/peterborough area its a nice area i love it, my wifes from the henniker area. thanks for the compliments.

292farmer · 04-28-2010, 07:14 PM

pics of my truck parked out front driven her 67.2mi so far this week no problems.

292farmer · 05-02-2010, 07:41 PM

DNORRIS009 here are those pics i took for u, as u can see the header and intake bolt clamp points are at different heights at either end of the motor, the rest are good a stud will work as u can see i found out too late and didn't run to the store for studs, i dont suggest using washers, i really should change it but am too lazy, as for how i got them to stay up as i was bolting them in, i started a couple bolts to "hang" the intake off of. i sat on the radiator support and used my right leg to kinda balance it their as i held the headers up with my left, and started all the bolts and slowly tightened them all, adjusting the intake and headers as needed. a second person would definitely help, i also took a pic of the header to clutch linkage clearance in case yours is a manual too. these were with my phone so sorry if fuzzy.

292farmer · 05-02-2010, 07:42 PM

and the rest

dnorris009 · 05-04-2010, 01:48 AM

Thanks for the pictures & info, farmer.
Can't wait to get mine installed,
I'll post some photos/vid when I get her done.

Just hope the cops here are as understanding because
I'll be running open headers till I get more money also. ;~)

292farmer · 05-04-2010, 06:27 AM

no problem, i hope they understand too! ive been keeping track and ive passed 49cops so far and gotten thumbs up from 3! but its a large gamble so be careful.

292farmer · 05-11-2010, 09:15 PM

finally got around to buying some parts for my exhaust. 2 thrush 28in glasspacks

and 2 18in resonator. and i bought two brackets to keep the mufflers perfectly lined up next to each other. quite proud of my self for coming up with that idea. cant wait to finish installing it tomm. and i'll definetly get u guys some vids!!

sorry i was using phone so crappy pics...

292farmer · 05-13-2010, 10:20 PM

got most the exhaust bolted up amazing how quiet glasspacks can sound after listening to open headers for 4-5 weeks lol. also put the truck to work for the land lord today removing some wood for him and a load of paving stones and bricks the truck sank with the weight but i didnt feel it, that 292 still pulled like it was empty.

heres some action pics(w/phone) and i found out today by way of speed trap and some math i have 5.13 gears not 4.56 (i had assumed the speedo was off due to age so settled to 4.56 evidently its right and yet again assuming is stupid...) which amazes me that i get 15-16mpg

292farmer · 05-17-2010, 09:00 PM

made a tool rack for my truck outa scrap wood ain't pretty but it works! also got a picture of mufflers in. and i broke my bed...loaded it up with as much cinder blocks, bricks, and paving blocks, as the susp would handle. and the rear most bed to frame mount evidently was too rusty and went squishy lol. but the truck didnt mind the weight in terms of going down the road power wise.

292farmer · 05-17-2010, 09:07 PM

heres the load of blocks halfway through, loading them took a pic before got to dark. and the squishy bed

as u can see the pass. side is still good but the drivers side went down and met the bed. i took a pic of the bad mount and the good one(at least for now).

dnorris009 · 05-19-2010, 11:23 AM

How about a video now that Ya got the Glasspacks installed?

I'm going to have almost the same set up.
Except,I found a cheap (but rusty) set of long tube headers on E-bay.

292farmer · 05-19-2010, 08:54 PM

that rust will clean right up

yeah i'll do the vid in the morning if it aint raining.

03-26-2010, 07:49 PM	#101
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 been swamped with work and my baja project, and i'm too poor to afford a couple parts right now, but since im working that means next paycheck maybe, so didn't do too much on the truck this week but i did cut up a bumper sticker from my bank and made a cool mirror art lol Attached Images

04-01-2010, 08:35 PM	#102
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 hoping to get my last parts tomm, muffler exh. pipe, and vacu,mn advance. and waiting for my cousin to call and let me know if he has a carb, as i need one bad!!! been working like crazy on the baja bug got the inerior out, motor pulled apart, cleaned most the parts up. thinking once my c25's on the road and back to dd duty, of starting a new project, to hone my resto/mechanic skills. heres some pics of the two trucks ive got to choose from, i like the c60 as it would fit in with my c25, but i love the 1967 international too. give me your thoughts please!! added pics of paint scheme for baja bug, and international. Attached Images

04-01-2010, 08:37 PM	#103
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 rest of the pics Attached Images

04-04-2010, 09:22 AM	#104
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 finally started my header install!! did a mock up with out intake to see clearances by clutch shaft, ive got like 1/8 of an inch of clearance lol but they look good, im having a friend come over to see if he can convert my videos for me so i can post some noise for u guys! the last truck pic is a truck i found searching througha junkyard, it 4wd! i also found 4 other six powered trucks their and a nova 250 powered and two others cant remember model. told the guy i'm coming back for all his six cylinder stuff when i get money Attached Images

04-05-2010, 09:50 PM	#105
Wideopenracing15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 299	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 I don't know what I would choose. thats a hard choice. Love the 6 cyl stuff, how long till you get the ol' girl back on the road? __________________ 1969 C/20:

04-06-2010, 11:01 PM	#106
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 idk im having a horrible time finding a carburetor a used one at least i cant afford a new one yet but at this rate i'll probably be able to save enough for one lol. im gonna take a drill to the jets tomm morning to see if that will lessen the lean problem. other then that its all set. im finishing the exh. tomm too

04-10-2010, 09:56 AM	#107
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 so an update, i pulled the jets out of the carb to see if it would get more fuel but still wouldnt run, but...thrusday night after work i stopped by the scrap yad and they had a carb. they sold it to me for 72cents! i threw it on yesterday and she flies!! even been able to take off in 4th gear lol heres pics of the carb, its a carter yf Attached Images

04-10-2010, 06:33 PM	#108
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 finally drove her home!! shes loud lol straight pipes off each collector. burns rubber good though here she is parked at home at my apartment lot, with the neighbors lineup(obviously mines the sexist) i added a pic of the last time it was home in november. Attached Images

04-11-2010, 01:39 PM	#109
Wideopenracing15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 299	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 Wow 72 cents? That's great! You should post a video of how the beast sounds! __________________ 1969 C/20:

04-11-2010, 09:23 PM	#110
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 im hoping to get some vids, im just trying to get them to convert from the camera to the camera.

04-24-2010, 09:41 AM	#113
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 not to hijack the thread,but where in NH is troy? i grew up in Bow NH never heard of troy. by the way nice truck and congrats on a supportive wife.

04-25-2010, 10:54 AM	#114
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 its in the southwest corner by keene/peterborough area its a nice area i love it, my wifes from the henniker area. thanks for the compliments. Last edited by 292farmer; 04-25-2010 at 10:54 AM.

04-28-2010, 07:14 PM	#115
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 pics of my truck parked out front driven her 67.2mi so far this week no problems. Attached Images

05-02-2010, 07:41 PM	#116
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 DNORRIS009 here are those pics i took for u, as u can see the header and intake bolt clamp points are at different heights at either end of the motor, the rest are good a stud will work as u can see i found out too late and didn't run to the store for studs, i dont suggest using washers, i really should change it but am too lazy, as for how i got them to stay up as i was bolting them in, i started a couple bolts to "hang" the intake off of. i sat on the radiator support and used my right leg to kinda balance it their as i held the headers up with my left, and started all the bolts and slowly tightened them all, adjusting the intake and headers as needed. a second person would definitely help, i also took a pic of the header to clutch linkage clearance in case yours is a manual too. these were with my phone so sorry if fuzzy. Attached Images

05-02-2010, 07:42 PM	#117
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 and the rest Attached Images



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05-04-2010, 01:48 AM	#118
dnorris009 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canton Ohio Posts: 109	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 Thanks for the pictures & info, farmer. Can't wait to get mine installed, I'll post some photos/vid when I get her done. Just hope the cops here are as understanding because I'll be running open headers till I get more money also. ;~)

05-04-2010, 06:27 AM	#119
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 no problem, i hope they understand too! ive been keeping track and ive passed 49cops so far and gotten thumbs up from 3! but its a large gamble so be careful.

05-11-2010, 09:15 PM	#120
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 finally got around to buying some parts for my exhaust. 2 thrush 28in glasspacks and 2 18in resonator. and i bought two brackets to keep the mufflers perfectly lined up next to each other. quite proud of my self for coming up with that idea. cant wait to finish installing it tomm. and i'll definetly get u guys some vids!! sorry i was using phone so crappy pics... Attached Images Last edited by 292farmer; 05-11-2010 at 09:18 PM.

05-13-2010, 10:20 PM	#121
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 got most the exhaust bolted up amazing how quiet glasspacks can sound after listening to open headers for 4-5 weeks lol. also put the truck to work for the land lord today removing some wood for him and a load of paving stones and bricks the truck sank with the weight but i didnt feel it, that 292 still pulled like it was empty. heres some action pics(w/phone) and i found out today by way of speed trap and some math i have 5.13 gears not 4.56 (i had assumed the speedo was off due to age so settled to 4.56 evidently its right and yet again assuming is stupid...) which amazes me that i get 15-16mpg Attached Images Last edited by 292farmer; 05-13-2010 at 10:22 PM.

05-17-2010, 09:00 PM	#122
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 made a tool rack for my truck outa scrap wood ain't pretty but it works! also got a picture of mufflers in. and i broke my bed...loaded it up with as much cinder blocks, bricks, and paving blocks, as the susp would handle. and the rear most bed to frame mount evidently was too rusty and went squishy lol. but the truck didnt mind the weight in terms of going down the road power wise. Attached Images

05-17-2010, 09:07 PM	#123
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 heres the load of blocks halfway through, loading them took a pic before got to dark. and the squishy bed as u can see the pass. side is still good but the drivers side went down and met the bed. i took a pic of the bad mount and the good one(at least for now). Attached Images

05-19-2010, 11:23 AM	#124
dnorris009 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canton Ohio Posts: 109	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 How about a video now that Ya got the Glasspacks installed? I'm going to have almost the same set up. Except,I found a cheap (but rusty) set of long tube headers on E-bay.

05-19-2010, 08:54 PM	#125
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: 1972 GMC "the beast" c20 that rust will clean right up yeah i'll do the vid in the morning if it aint raining.

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