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**Palf70Step** · 02-21-2022, 05:38 PM

Nice job Mike. Mine is available for cleaning also

**GSFMECH** · 02-22-2022, 04:33 PM

Thanks Bill, I'll get right on that next time I get down your way lol.

**regan wilson** · 02-22-2022, 09:21 PM

Your truck is so cool. The coolest thing is you guys have such a good group of friends that work together on your projects. I'll be through Natchitoches Thursday around 10 or 11 am. Just bring Gringo's truck so I can drive it around the block! Lol

**regan wilson** · 02-22-2022, 09:22 PM

I'll be at whatever the Truck Stop is on I49 on the westbound side.

**GSFMECH** · 02-23-2022, 12:36 AM

Bro I wish I could unfortunately I'm overseas in West Africa. Hopefully next time

**KevinK7** · 02-23-2022, 07:59 AM

This thread slipped past me, until the recent posts.
Wow, I just followed through the build.
Kudos for the amazing work, and the truck looks incredible

Mad skills on all fronts, sheez, from body work to engine builds, super quality work for sure

**GSFMECH** · 02-23-2022, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinK7

This thread slipped past me, until the recent posts.
Wow, I just followed through the build.
Kudos for the amazing work, and the truck looks incredible

Mad skills on all fronts, sheez, from body work to engine builds, super quality work for sure

Many Thanks, it was a fun build

**GSFMECH** · 03-07-2022, 03:12 PM

I've been meaning to post this for awhile. I found a really good used sliding rear window, thought I would give it a try. It's been years since I've had one of these.

LT7A · 03-08-2022, 07:16 PM

The truck really came out great. I have given up on having a perfect truck, so I always really enjoy seeing somebody else's approach to turning something beat up into something nice without fixing or replacing everything, all new paint, etc. Like the rear slider! Looked back through your thread and found this picture. I wondered if you could point me where to get one of these multi-sized cup holders, haha.

**GSFMECH** · 03-09-2022, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

The truck really came out great. I have given up on having a perfect truck, so I always really enjoy seeing somebody else's approach to turning something beat up into something nice without fixing or replacing everything, all new paint, etc. Like the rear slider! Looked back through your thread and found this picture. I wondered if you could point me where to get one of these multi-sized cup holders, haha.

Hahaha, that's a one off custom built creation!!

**GSFMECH** · 03-17-2022, 01:04 PM

Here is another photo I have been meaning to add. Here's the new matching cooler that my wife surprised me with for Christmas, painted and pin stripped by my buddy James (fishingjred73)

**Palf70Step** · 03-17-2022, 01:07 PM

Nice. Love James' work!

**KevinK7** · 03-17-2022, 01:43 PM

Perfect accessory

**GSFMECH** · 03-17-2022, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Nice. Love James' work!

Yeah he's pretty awesome

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Originally Posted by KevinK7

Perfect accessory

Thanks!! It was a great surprise and matches perfectly

**regan wilson** · 03-17-2022, 05:30 PM

That's a Cool Cooler!

mr.mud1 · 03-19-2022, 01:33 AM

hi Mike,i just read through Castro's build,too bad about the blue truck but you built an awesome truck.great work.it looks tremendous.you do great work.take care.Greg

**GSFMECH** · 03-19-2022, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by regan wilson

That's a Cool Cooler!

Thanks Regan, no pun intended lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr.mud1

hi Mike,i just read through Castro's build,too bad about the blue truck but you built an awesome truck.great work.it looks tremendous.you do great work.take care.Greg

Thank you!!

jumpsoffrock · 03-30-2022, 12:19 AM

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

**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

02-21-2022, 05:38 PM	#176
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,086	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Nice job Mike. Mine is available for cleaning also __________________ 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!

02-22-2022, 04:33 PM	#177
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Thanks Bill, I'll get right on that next time I get down your way lol. __________________ 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

02-22-2022, 09:21 PM	#178
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Your truck is so cool. The coolest thing is you guys have such a good group of friends that work together on your projects. I'll be through Natchitoches Thursday around 10 or 11 am. Just bring Gringo's truck so I can drive it around the block! Lol __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

02-22-2022, 09:22 PM	#179
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build I'll be at whatever the Truck Stop is on I49 on the westbound side. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

02-23-2022, 12:36 AM	#180
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Bro I wish I could unfortunately I'm overseas in West Africa. Hopefully next time __________________ 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

02-23-2022, 07:59 AM	#181
KevinK7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 650	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build This thread slipped past me, until the recent posts. Wow, I just followed through the build. Kudos for the amazing work, and the truck looks incredible Mad skills on all fronts, sheez, from body work to engine builds, super quality work for sure __________________ '68 C20 Utility 396 4sp (BuildThread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806904 ) '68 C10 50th

03-07-2022, 03:12 PM	#183
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build I've been meaning to post this for awhile. I found a really good used sliding rear window, thought I would give it a try. It's been years since I've had one of these. 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

03-08-2022, 07:16 PM	#184
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,615	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build The truck really came out great. I have given up on having a perfect truck, so I always really enjoy seeing somebody else's approach to turning something beat up into something nice without fixing or replacing everything, all new paint, etc. Like the rear slider! Looked back through your thread and found this picture. I wondered if you could point me where to get one of these multi-sized cup holders, haha. Attached Images

03-17-2022, 01:04 PM	#186
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Here is another photo I have been meaning to add. Here's the new matching cooler that my wife surprised me with for Christmas, painted and pin stripped by my buddy James (fishingjred73) 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

03-17-2022, 01:07 PM	#187
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,086	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Nice. Love James' work! __________________ 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!

03-17-2022, 01:43 PM	#188
KevinK7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 650	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Perfect accessory __________________ '68 C20 Utility 396 4sp (BuildThread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806904 ) '68 C10 50th

03-17-2022, 05:30 PM	#190
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build That's a Cool Cooler! __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

03-19-2022, 01:33 AM	#191
mr.mud1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Joggins Nova Scotia Posts: 1,597	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build hi Mike,i just read through Castro's build,too bad about the blue truck but you built an awesome truck.great work.it looks tremendous.you do great work.take care.Greg

03-30-2022, 12:19 AM	#193
jumpsoffrock Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 963	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build So what ended up being the cause of the Vintage Air unit not cooling properly?

04-06-2022, 05:43 PM	#195
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



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04-06-2022, 06:21 PM	#196
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	#197
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	#199
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..

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