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08-13-2012, 05:28 PM
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On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
Hi from Texas,
New to the forum and excited to learn more from all of you. I'm currently in route to Missouri to pick up a 72 GMC step. Wish me luck on the 900+ mile trip back to home. No A/C this time of year should be fun. |
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08-13-2012, 05:36 PM
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Overdrive club
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
I would drive in the heat for a nice 67-72,be careful
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08-13-2012, 06:00 PM
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
Welcome to the board. Gotta love four headlights.
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08-13-2012, 06:03 PM
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
Hey Z10 ...
 to the forums and  from Ohio  on one very  72. 
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08-13-2012, 07:53 PM
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Location: Nixa, MO.
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
Nice truck. It's not too hot right now in MO. What part are you going to?
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08-13-2012, 09:54 PM
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
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Heading to Columbia. The Jimmy has spent it's entire life no more than 30 miles from there. |
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08-13-2012, 10:02 PM
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
Thanks to all of you for the warm welcome.
I'm new to these trucks so I'm sure I'll have a lot of normal questions, so be easy on the nube. Most of my time has been spent on first gen camaros and C6 corvettes. How do you think an Orange 72 Jimmy will look pulling my 69 Z10 camaro? |
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08-13-2012, 10:05 PM
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
Forgot the pics.
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08-13-2012, 09:03 PM
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Location: Russellville, Arkansas
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
Good luck. You coming back on Ar 7? I'll keep an eye out for you. Jim
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08-13-2012, 09:16 PM
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
It only got up to like 72 here today, good luck on the trip.
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08-13-2012, 10:53 PM
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
Nice, its going to look killer pulling that around.
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08-13-2012, 11:32 PM
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Location: Lebanon, Mo.
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
Coming from Texas your gonna pass right through my town whether you take I44 up or cut off in my town and take hwy 5 to hwy 54.
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08-14-2012, 12:10 AM
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
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Should I honk?
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08-14-2012, 12:57 AM
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
Are you driving or flying there, and when are you going? I'm in OKC and need to get some doors to OKC from Lubbock. I'll throw in some gas money if it works out.
Regardless, welcome! Posted via Mobile Device
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08-14-2012, 01:26 AM
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
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I'm actually in Chicago on business and will be flying to St. Louis Wednesday, then heading out. If I can pick something up for you let me know. Don't mind dropping off in Lubbock, my daughters are there.
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08-16-2012, 01:58 AM
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
Well, I picked up the truck late this afternoon and have stopped for the night in Wichita.
The truck is very nice. Was a frame off back in 2004 and has been garaged ever since. I need to do some minor interior stuff and add a radio, but it's really pretty well done. I got about 25 miles out of town and started getting a bad shimmy about 65mph which wasn't there when I started. Stopped the truck and looked at the tires, all looked fine. Took off again and the shimmy starts getting worse. Now I'm driving 35mph on an interstate and fear the worst. Then it let's go, I've got a freaking flat tire! I do have a spare, but no jack and no tools. So, 5 miles later I take the first exit, where I see a DQ, at least I'll have something to drink while I figure this out. The tire is shredded now. The I see it, the heavens have opened up and i spot the sign "TRUCK REPAIR", what are the chances that this is where I would stop in the middle of no where Missouri? Now what are the chance that they are open at 7pm? God is with me today. They are, nice guys, who stop what they are doing and change the tire. $10 and 10 minutes later all is well with the world!  So, if any of you happen by exit 85 on IH 70, say hello to Mike for me.Now, 5 hours of sleep and I'm off for the final 600 mile leg back to West Texas in the morning.
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08-16-2012, 02:49 AM
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67-72 parts collector,…
 
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
Good luck with your new truck.
I live 22 miles from Columbia and have never seen it before. Also,... Welcome to the board! Posted via Mobile Device
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08-16-2012, 08:21 AM
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
You can already tell that you have a great truck, took you where you needed to be to get straightened out. Hold a picture of the camaro up in front of those headlights so the truck knows what it's job is going to be....you shouldn't have any more trouble on the rest of your trip. Don't laugh! These trucks have a soul. Your truck should also tell you what it's name is going to be by the time you get home.
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08-16-2012, 08:24 PM
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
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Yep, you're right, the trucks name is "Crush" Update on the balance of the trip maybe tonight.
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08-19-2012, 09:48 AM
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
Did you find this on Craigslist?
Nice looking stepper. Stay safe on the roads.
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08-19-2012, 06:36 PM
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
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08-19-2012, 09:54 AM
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
craigslist is THE way to find these truck's !
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08-19-2012, 10:17 AM
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
 Well it has been a couple a days now. Did he make it or not?
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08-19-2012, 07:01 PM
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
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Gave me sometime to learn the truck and determine what I was going to do moving forward. some observations: The Bad It's freaking hot in August driving 900 miles with out A/C This pig sucks gas. About 11mpg. Used 1.5 quarts of oil in 900 miles. Not good. Not having a radio, sucks. Don't drive on 10 year old tires no mater how much tread they have on them You only get a tan on your left arm. Exhaust manifold leak is annoying Crappy black mouse fuzz seat cover. The Good, This truck has a great paint job, inside and out. New Carpet Vey clean engine compartment New Exhaust, (go figure the manifold leak) Runs very well New Windshield A great platform to take to the next level What's ordered as of Sunday evening: Vintage Air A/C Cigarette lighter, for cell phone. What I'll be doing soon. Boss 338 Wheels 18" New 18" 255/55 x18 tires. Not sure yet what I'll buy New Black Houndstooth seat covers and seat foam New inside mirror New Hidden Radio sound system Replace intake manifold and holly carb, with Edelbrock New Shorty headers New Wood bed New chrome rear bumper Trailer hitch I think I'll just keep adding to this thread with my progress and post more pics
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08-19-2012, 07:12 PM
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Re: On the way to pick up a 72 GMC Step
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Gave me sometime to learn the truck and determine what I was going to do moving forward. some observations: The Bad It's freaking hot in August driving 900 miles with out A/C This pig sucks gas. About 11mpg. Used 1.5 quarts of oil in 900 miles. Not good. Not having a radio, sucks. Don't drive on 10 year old tires no mater how much tread they have on them You only get a tan on your left arm. Exhaust manifold leak is annoying Crappy black mouse fuzz seat cover. The Good, This truck has a great paint job, inside and out. New Carpet Vey clean engine compartment New Exhaust, (go figure the manifold leak) Runs very well New Windshield A great platform to take to the next level What's ordered as of Sunday evening: Vintage Air A/C Cigarette lighter, for cell phone. What I'll be doing soon. Boss 338 Wheels 18" New 18" 255/55 x18 tires. Not sure yet what I'll buy New Black Houndstooth seat covers and seat foam New inside mirror New Hidden Radio sound system Replace intake manifold and holly carb, with Edelbrock New Shorty headers New Wood bed New chrome rear bumper Trailer hitchAttachment 973045 Attachment 973044 Attachment 973043 I think I'll just keep adding to this thread with my progress and post more pics
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