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**GSFMECH** · 05-03-2021, 12:42 PM

A few shots taken during and after the engine swap.

**GSFMECH** · 05-03-2021, 12:47 PM

The fuel system was giving me problems, the old tank had rust in it and I kept plugging the fuel filter. I couldn’t go anywhere without breaking down, so I bought a new tank. What a difference, I wish I had done this to begin with it would have saved me some heartache and embarrassment. I swapped the new tank in at the same time I did the engine.

**GSFMECH** · 05-03-2021, 12:50 PM

I had to add a little bling, I figured I needed a set of aluminum finned Holley valve covers in my life, I love these things. Finally, I have the truck reliable enough for road trips and have made a couple of shows. It road trips ok with the stall converter and the GV overdrive. Man, I love this thing now, the new engine and trans really made a difference.

61_FL_Apache · 05-04-2021, 01:00 PM

Vintage! Oh yeah!!

burnie6bt · 05-04-2021, 01:15 PM

Not on here a bunch but just read through your build, great work. I love the methodical upgrades and the interior. Looks almost stock but many modern touches! Look forward to seeing more of this truck!

**dec010974** · 05-04-2021, 01:44 PM

awesome.

**Kronald_70GMC** · 05-04-2021, 06:36 PM

What a cool truck. Too bad about the blue one but at least you were able to re use some of it. Looks like a ton of fun!

**GSFMECH** · 05-05-2021, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

Vintage! Oh yeah!!

Thanks Steve, yeah love those vintage valve covers

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Originally Posted by burnie6bt

Not on here a bunch but just read through your build, great work. I love the methodical upgrades and the interior. Looks almost stock but many modern touches! Look forward to seeing more of this truck!

Many Thanks,that was exactly what I was trying to do. I need to get it outside and get some better photos

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Originally Posted by dec010974

awesome.

Thanks bro

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Originally Posted by Kronald_70GMC

What a cool truck. Too bad about the blue one but at least you were able to re use some of it. Looks like a ton of fun!

Kyle, many thanks. I have been following your adventures as well and it's looking great, yes this was a fun build because I didn't have to paint the whole truck and if it doesn't bother me that the paints not perfect. I was real picky on the blue truck and didn't want to go through that again.

**GSFMECH** · 05-27-2021, 04:46 PM

Finally home from overseas and took her out and got bugs on it!

65StreetCruiser · 05-27-2021, 09:12 PM

Looking good, Mike. Nothing like getting out and driving these old trucks!

**GSFMECH** · 05-29-2021, 05:17 PM

Made a little road trip to Steven's (Smbrouss70) this morning to do a little tuning on his GTO and to check out progress on gringoloco's truck. Visited with Kevin (65streetcruiser) and Steven for awhile.

**Palf70Step** · 05-29-2021, 06:06 PM

Glad you are back Mike. Good to see Castro getting some work. Can't wait to see it in person, Hopefully soon.

**GSFMECH** · 05-29-2021, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Glad you are back Mike. Good to see Castro getting some work. Can't wait to see it in person, Hopefully soon.

Me too Bill it's been too long since I've seen you, hate I missed you at the meet. I am gonna follow your lead and retire soon, missing too much truck stuff. Hey I don't worry about the bugs on this one like I did on the blue truck lol.

**GSFMECH** · 06-06-2021, 06:51 PM

After running this thing awhile the AC is not doing so good. When you get it charged with the right amount of 134A the pressure falls to zero when the clutch engages after about 10 seconds. Acts like something is plugged. I called up vintage air and they gave me a couple of possibilities. The one thing they thought on top of the list was a plugged expansion valve from the "crumbs" made when you cut the hose. So i pulled it all apart and changed the expansion valve. We'll see what happens when I'm done.

**Kronald_70GMC** · 06-06-2021, 06:54 PM

That's unfortunate. Hopefully that solves your problem and your back on the road asap.

**GSFMECH** · 06-13-2021, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Kronald_70GMC

That's unfortunate. Hopefully that solves your problem and your back on the road asap.

Thanks Kyle. I still haven't got it cooling right. I am in Waxahachie Tx for the Classic truck nationals and Vintage air was there. They gave me a few more things to check and i will be speaking to their tech guys tomorrow on how to troubleshoot the controls. They are great folks to deal with. I also ran into our old buddy Mike Losh yesterday, he does the slosh tubz and I got to check out his reproduction buddy buckets in person. Man they are nice. If someone needs a set he is the man, he also has them for square bodies. I wish I would have taken photos but my phone was dead.

aggie91 · 08-10-2021, 01:07 PM

just read through this thread. Nice work and such a good way to use good parts off the blue truck to build this one up. Hopefully, I can check it out at C10's in the Park next month. I must have missed it at the Classic Truck Nationals.

**GSFMECH** · 08-12-2021, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

just read through this thread. Nice work and such a good way to use good parts off the blue truck to build this one up. Hopefully, I can check it out at C10's in the Park next month. I must have missed it at the Classic Truck Nationals.

Thanks Karl. If nothing happens I'll be there.

**GSFMECH** · 09-15-2021, 05:28 PM

A couple of updates. I had a nagging problem with overheating in traffic. After trying 2 different aluminum radiators I got a local radiator shop to see if he could get me an old school copper brass 4 row radiator. Scored one but was expensive however it cured the problems I was having. Also switched out my AC controls for this slick vintage air unit. I needed the room behind it to clean up the clutter and this did it. AC is working ok but the test will be this coming weekend on a trip to C10s in the Park. I hope I get to see some folks off here, there is a big crew coming from Louisiana with us.

**Palf70Step** · 09-15-2021, 06:17 PM

Looks good Mike.

**GSFMECH** · 09-16-2021, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Looks good Mike ��

Thanks Bill

aggie91 · 09-22-2021, 09:10 AM

I guess I missed you and the truck this weekend. I know I did not see all the trucks. I have seen pictures on social media of trucks, and thought "I never saw that one"...

**GSFMECH** · 09-25-2021, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

I guess I missed you and the truck this weekend. I know I did not see all the trucks. I have seen pictures on social media of trucks, and thought "I never saw that one"...

Sorry we missed you Karl, I saw where you saw Gringo and Steven's trucks at the event Friday night, we were late getting there because they screwed up our hotel rooms but did make it. Maybe we'll see you next time.

**GSFMECH** · 09-27-2021, 08:00 AM

Oh boy here we go. This is the next project, think I'm gonna wait until winter to do this one.

**GSFMECH** · 02-21-2022, 03:49 PM

I finally got around to cleaning up the bed floor. Gave it a acid wash. I used Ospho and a brass bristle brush, scrubbed it good and neutralized it right away with water. It's amazing how much paint was hiding under all those rust stains.

05-03-2021, 12:42 PM	#151
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build A few shots taken during and after the engine swap. 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

05-03-2021, 12:47 PM	#152
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build The fuel system was giving me problems, the old tank had rust in it and I kept plugging the fuel filter. I couldn’t go anywhere without breaking down, so I bought a new tank. What a difference, I wish I had done this to begin with it would have saved me some heartache and embarrassment. I swapped the new tank in at the same time I did the engine. 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

05-03-2021, 12:50 PM	#153
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build I had to add a little bling, I figured I needed a set of aluminum finned Holley valve covers in my life, I love these things. Finally, I have the truck reliable enough for road trips and have made a couple of shows. It road trips ok with the stall converter and the GV overdrive. Man, I love this thing now, the new engine and trans really made a difference. 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

05-04-2021, 01:00 PM	#154
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Vintage! Oh yeah!! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

05-04-2021, 01:15 PM	#155
burnie6bt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fruitport, MI Posts: 38	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Not on here a bunch but just read through your build, great work. I love the methodical upgrades and the interior. Looks almost stock but many modern touches! Look forward to seeing more of this truck!

05-04-2021, 01:44 PM	#156
dec010974 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 931	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build awesome.

05-04-2021, 06:36 PM	#157
Kronald_70GMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 964	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build What a cool truck. Too bad about the blue one but at least you were able to re use some of it. Looks like a ton of fun! __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

05-27-2021, 04:46 PM	#159
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Finally home from overseas and took her out and got bugs on it! 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

05-27-2021, 09:12 PM	#160
65StreetCruiser It Is What It Is Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Natchitoches, La. Posts: 155	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Looking good, Mike. Nothing like getting out and driving these old trucks! __________________ Kevin 65 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab (sold, so long old friend it was a fun ride) 68 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab 68 Camaro convertible www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

05-29-2021, 05:17 PM	#161
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Made a little road trip to Steven's (Smbrouss70) this morning to do a little tuning on his GTO and to check out progress on gringoloco's truck. Visited with Kevin (65streetcruiser) and Steven for awhile. 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

05-29-2021, 06:06 PM	#162
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Glad you are back Mike. Good to see Castro getting some work. Can't wait to see it in person, Hopefully soon. __________________ 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!

06-06-2021, 06:51 PM	#164
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build After running this thing awhile the AC is not doing so good. When you get it charged with the right amount of 134A the pressure falls to zero when the clutch engages after about 10 seconds. Acts like something is plugged. I called up vintage air and they gave me a couple of possibilities. The one thing they thought on top of the list was a plugged expansion valve from the "crumbs" made when you cut the hose. So i pulled it all apart and changed the expansion valve. We'll see what happens when I'm done. 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

06-06-2021, 06:54 PM	#165
Kronald_70GMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 964	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build That's unfortunate. Hopefully that solves your problem and your back on the road asap. __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

08-10-2021, 01:07 PM	#167
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build just read through this thread. Nice work and such a good way to use good parts off the blue truck to build this one up. Hopefully, I can check it out at C10's in the Park next month. I must have missed it at the Classic Truck Nationals. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

09-15-2021, 05:28 PM	#169
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build A couple of updates. I had a nagging problem with overheating in traffic. After trying 2 different aluminum radiators I got a local radiator shop to see if he could get me an old school copper brass 4 row radiator. Scored one but was expensive however it cured the problems I was having. Also switched out my AC controls for this slick vintage air unit. I needed the room behind it to clean up the clutter and this did it. AC is working ok but the test will be this coming weekend on a trip to C10s in the Park. I hope I get to see some folks off here, there is a big crew coming from Louisiana with us. 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



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09-15-2021, 06:17 PM	#170
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Looks good 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! Last edited by Palf70Step; 09-16-2021 at 06:41 AM.

09-22-2021, 09:10 AM	#172
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build I guess I missed you and the truck this weekend. I know I did not see all the trucks. I have seen pictures on social media of trucks, and thought "I never saw that one"... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

09-27-2021, 08:00 AM	#174
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Oh boy here we go. This is the next project, think I'm gonna wait until winter to do this one. 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

02-21-2022, 03:49 PM	#175
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build I finally got around to cleaning up the bed floor. Gave it a acid wash. I used Ospho and a brass bristle brush, scrubbed it good and neutralized it right away with water. It's amazing how much paint was hiding under all those rust stains. 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; 02-23-2022 at 03:08 PM.

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