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**ShortHaul** · 04-29-2020, 01:01 PM

What a beautiful truck!

ps... what's that cool looking convertible I spy in the background?

SCOTI · 04-29-2020, 02:34 PM

Nice truck. Nice clean-up & update additions.

LT7A · 04-30-2020, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ShortHaul

What a beautiful truck!

ps... what's that cool looking convertible I spy in the background?

The truck looks really good. Really clean while maintaining a solid work ethic.

My guess is that's a 70 to 72 Chevelle.

**ShortHaul** · 05-13-2020, 11:02 AM

Those vintage pics are SO COOL! Great find.

straight6chevyguy · 05-13-2020, 12:28 PM

cool pic's!

LT7A · 05-14-2020, 12:13 AM

Having those pictures of your truck's history with your family is exceedingly cool. We have a few bits and pieces of our Suburbans in photos over the years but the rigs are long gone.

**Factory Guy** · 05-16-2020, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

Having those pictures of your truck's history with your family is exceedingly cool. We have a few bits and pieces of our Suburbans in photos over the years but the rigs are long gone.

Yes LT7A, yes both of my parents questioned why I wanted the truck. But since it has been in the family forever and IMO-this is the BEST design styled truck GM EVER produced, plus, I have always had a soft spot for these Squarebody trucks.

Of course these trucks were notorious rust, fortunately, when the weather got bad this truck sat and stayed parked. Thus it didn't get the cancer so many got!

**Factory Guy** · 06-24-2020, 09:36 PM

A couple of new pic's.

Greenlee · 06-24-2020, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Factory Guy

The "new" grill I just installed, after I did a complete rebuild and restoration on it.

I think the 75-76 grill is one of the best looking grills GM made and of course NOBODY re pops them.

Grill came out of a salvage yard and had the typical break near the hood handle (release). It looked really bad but I got it for a decent price. Chrome stripes will be added soon. I scored a really nice set of chrome stripes, off of partsvoice.com for less than 1/2 what they are going for on ebay.

Cool truck. I love the old pictures!

**Factory Guy** · 07-21-2020, 08:48 PM

Ok, the 8000 RPM tach install is officially under way. Many thanks to fellow member cdub2010 for lending me a hand in helping get these faces made up.

cdub2010 was super helpful, in getting started by stating lets give it a try and print them up and see if we can make this work. So we are in the thick of it. Now to tweak the tach face a little.

**Palf70Step** · 09-09-2020, 07:28 AM

Gauges by years. This is what they came with.

They interchange. MY 81 currently has a #2 style since I had it and it was working

**Joesjunk** · 09-09-2020, 07:30 AM

My 73 has numbers just like yours.

**MJN** · 09-09-2020, 08:16 AM

FWIW- my '74 has the C/H gauge. I'm the second owner and PO didn't change or update anything before I got it.

Per the GM parts catalog '73 temp guage is # 6490371 and 74-78 used #6490792 which would explain the differences. The copy of the parts book I have only goes to '78.

**TKCR** · 09-09-2020, 08:36 AM

I came over to check on your progress. I loved the Grille Restoration video. You did an awesome job on that!

**Factory Guy** · 09-09-2020, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

I came over to check on your progress. I loved the Grille Restoration video. You did an awesome job on that!

Thanks, I appreciated it. Sent you a PM.

**Factory Guy** · 09-09-2020, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Gauges by years. This is what they came with.

They interchange. MY 81 currently has a #2 style since I had it and it was working

Interesting all of the responses of others having a 100-250 gauge. I had never seen another one.

**Corts60** · 09-20-2020, 02:38 AM

My old ‘73 c20 also had the numbers on the temp gauge.

93M6Formula · 09-21-2020, 05:29 PM

If there's one thing i've noticed over the years, it's that GM didn't quite have a rhyme or reason to how things ended up. I've noticed things like depending on what factory the truck was built. For instance the fuel gauge in my super original 82 diesel built in Janesville is different than my other 82 diesel built the exact same month but in St Louis. No indication they've been swapped.

**MJN** · 09-22-2020, 08:24 AM

Here is a nice NOS 1973 ONLY temp gauge with numbers.
https://autopartsobsolete.com/1973-C...M-6490371.html

**Factory Guy** · 09-22-2020, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MJN

Here is a nice NOS 1973 ONLY temp gauge with numbers.
https://autopartsobsolete.com/1973-C...M-6490371.html

For somebody who needs that I think that is a great price!

**Factory Guy** · 10-18-2020, 09:11 PM

Since the days are getting shorter, maybe I can spend more time in the shop. (with less daylight)

To start this fall off I ceramic Coated the Truck this weekend. After doing Tons of research I realized I have to first wash the Truck then clay-bar the entire truck before I could put down the ceramic coating.

I am hearing a bunch of very positive reviews on the Ceramic coating offered by Turtle Wax and their "Hybrid Solutions" which is what I chose.

**Factory Guy** · 12-05-2020, 04:39 PM

Ceramic Coating now applied.

**TKCR** · 12-05-2020, 06:37 PM

Wow that looks awesome!

**LEEVON** · 12-09-2020, 10:20 AM

This is a cool truck with great history. I love the street pics...I grew up in a house at 77th/Lamar and most of my childhood memories are of those tree lined streets and the cool cars and trucks that were parked in them.

**Factory Guy** · 03-14-2021, 06:00 PM

A more recent photo of the GMC Truck!

04-29-2020, 01:01 PM	#1
ShortHaul Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Penngrove, CA Posts: 697	Re: My New Truck What a beautiful truck! ps... what's that cool looking convertible I spy in the background? __________________ "Sweet Pea" 1975 Cheyenne 20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...00#post8477900 "Bourbon" 1975 Suburban ScottsdaleSOLD https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...49#post8769049 ”Otis” 1970 C10 SWB -SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=762766 ”Chebby” 1962 Impala LS/TKO-500 http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/1...2-Impala-Build

05-13-2020, 11:02 AM	#4
ShortHaul Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Penngrove, CA Posts: 697	Re: My New Truck Those vintage pics are SO COOL! Great find. __________________ "Sweet Pea" 1975 Cheyenne 20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...00#post8477900 "Bourbon" 1975 Suburban ScottsdaleSOLD https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...49#post8769049 ”Otis” 1970 C10 SWB -SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=762766 ”Chebby” 1962 Impala LS/TKO-500 http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/1...2-Impala-Build

05-13-2020, 12:28 PM	#5
straight6chevyguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 794	Re: My New Truck cool pic's! __________________ 1965 chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1998 chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed (My current driver) 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 1971 mercury monterey wagon 400 auto To many projects!

06-24-2020, 09:36 PM	#8
Factory Guy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Midway USA Kentucky Posts: 540	Re: My New Truck A couple of new pic's. Attached Images

07-21-2020, 08:48 PM	#10
Factory Guy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Midway USA Kentucky Posts: 540	Re: My New Truck Ok, the 8000 RPM tach install is officially under way. Many thanks to fellow member cdub2010 for lending me a hand in helping get these faces made up. cdub2010 was super helpful, in getting started by stating lets give it a try and print them up and see if we can make this work. So we are in the thick of it. Now to tweak the tach face a little. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=791250

04-29-2020, 02:34 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,917	Re: My New Truck Nice truck. Nice clean-up & update additions. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-14-2020, 12:13 AM	#6
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,527	Re: My New Truck Having those pictures of your truck's history with your family is exceedingly cool. We have a few bits and pieces of our Suburbans in photos over the years but the rigs are long gone. Last edited by LT7A; 05-15-2020 at 09:21 AM.

09-09-2020, 07:28 AM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,695	Re: My New Truck Gauges by years. This is what they came with. They interchange. MY 81 currently has a #2 style since I had it and it was working Attached Images __________________ 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!

09-09-2020, 07:30 AM	#12
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: My New Truck My 73 has numbers just like yours. Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

09-09-2020, 08:16 AM	#13
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 2,970	Re: My New Truck FWIW- my '74 has the C/H gauge. I'm the second owner and PO didn't change or update anything before I got it. Per the GM parts catalog '73 temp guage is # 6490371 and 74-78 used #6490792 which would explain the differences. The copy of the parts book I have only goes to '78. __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com Last edited by MJN; 09-09-2020 at 08:27 AM.

09-09-2020, 08:36 AM	#14
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,868	Re: My New Truck I came over to check on your progress. I loved the Grille Restoration video. You did an awesome job on that! __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

09-20-2020, 02:38 AM	#17
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: My New Truck My old ‘73 c20 also had the numbers on the temp gauge. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

09-21-2020, 05:29 PM	#18
93M6Formula Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Norfolk,NE Posts: 136	Re: My New Truck If there's one thing i've noticed over the years, it's that GM didn't quite have a rhyme or reason to how things ended up. I've noticed things like depending on what factory the truck was built. For instance the fuel gauge in my super original 82 diesel built in Janesville is different than my other 82 diesel built the exact same month but in St Louis. No indication they've been swapped. __________________ 1982 Sierra Classic K15 RC/LB 6.2L Diesel 700R4 1988 GTA Trans AM 305 TPI 700R4 1993 Formula Firebird LT1 T56 1995 GMC K2500 ECLB 6.5L 4L80E 1996 GMC K3500 CCLB LB7 6L90 Last edited by 93M6Formula; 09-22-2020 at 04:50 PM.

09-22-2020, 08:24 AM	#19
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 2,970	Re: My New Truck Here is a nice NOS 1973 ONLY temp gauge with numbers. https://autopartsobsolete.com/1973-C...M-6490371.html __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com

10-18-2020, 09:11 PM	#21
Factory Guy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Midway USA Kentucky Posts: 540	Re: My New Truck Since the days are getting shorter, maybe I can spend more time in the shop. (with less daylight) To start this fall off I ceramic Coated the Truck this weekend. After doing Tons of research I realized I have to first wash the Truck then clay-bar the entire truck before I could put down the ceramic coating. I am hearing a bunch of very positive reviews on the Ceramic coating offered by Turtle Wax and their "Hybrid Solutions" which is what I chose. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=791250 Last edited by Factory Guy; 06-13-2023 at 02:51 PM. Reason: clarification



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12-05-2020, 04:39 PM	#22
Factory Guy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Midway USA Kentucky Posts: 540	Re: My New Truck Ceramic Coating now applied. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=791250

12-05-2020, 06:37 PM	#23
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,868	Re: My New Truck Wow that looks awesome! __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

12-09-2020, 10:20 AM	#24
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: My New Truck This is a cool truck with great history. I love the street pics...I grew up in a house at 77th/Lamar and most of my childhood memories are of those tree lined streets and the cool cars and trucks that were parked in them. __________________ '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

03-14-2021, 06:00 PM	#25
Factory Guy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Midway USA Kentucky Posts: 540	Re: My New Truck A more recent photo of the GMC Truck! Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=791250 Last edited by Factory Guy; 06-22-2021 at 11:12 PM.

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