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Elsie72 · 02-26-2005, 10:21 PM

Hello, everybody. I just discovered this forum, and it looks like it's just what I've been looking for.

I've got a 1972 GMC l/b in the garage that I've been pouring most of my spare cash into for the last few months, getting it back to rolling/ road worthy shape. It's pretty original, except that about 7 years ago the original 6 banger failed the bottom end, so dad and my brother put in a 350 w/auto from an 81 Chevy. It's an Original Northern Alberta Truck, and a low mileage unit, at that, less than 70,000 original kms.

The truck's been in my garage for the last 4 years, up on jackstands until I got enough cash to put some effort into the truck, as it needed to pass an insurance inspection, and was in need of some TLC for that to happen.

So far, I've sourced 15x8 rallys, and had them powdercoated grey, installed 235/60 front, and 275/60 rear Goodyear Eagle GT II's

ECE delivered 3 boxes last week with a premium drop kit (3.5/5) Super Track Bar, and Swingarm Lowering brackets.

Currently I've got the complete suspension disassembled, sandblasted and painted lower control arms, and waiting for some assorted new hardware to arrive to start re-assembly. Rear trailing arms have the U-bolts completely rusted into them, and I'm sourcing replacements, which should arrive late next week.

Anyway, not meaning to ramble on, but just thought I'd fill everyone in.

Once I get the truck out of the garage, I'll take some pics for everyone to look at.

Cheers,
Chad.

btw, Elsie was Grandma's name, and she drove the truck from when Grandad passed, until she died, so the buildup is a tribute to her, so I thought it would be a fitting name.

PRUNEDA · 02-27-2005, 02:13 AM

First of all

to the board. It sounds like you're going to have a nice ride when everything's done, make sure you get us some pictures. I bet that truck has a lot of semimental value to you since your grandparents drove it and now it's yours. Hope everything works out for you and your truck!

longhorn71 · 02-27-2005, 03:05 AM

welcome to the board!!!!where are you from in alberta?we need pics!!!!!!!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-27-2005, 10:33 AM

Welcome to the board from southern orgon sound like you got a good start..

Blue Beard · 02-27-2005, 12:31 PM

Welcome from SW Washington State..

Elsie72 · 02-27-2005, 10:53 PM

Thanks for the welcomes, everyone.

Longhorn, I'm in Nanton, less than an hour south of Calgary, although I spent most of my life in the Peace River region of the province. I'll post some pictures in a couple of days, once I get the garage cleaned up a bit. 30 years of mud, rust and grime all over the place from the undercarriage of the GMC

*HerLonghorn71* · 02-27-2005, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longhorn71

welcome to the board!!!!where are you from in alberta?we need pics!!!!!!!

Welcome

I live real close to this guy!!

This is a great place to talk truck!

grnddwn · 02-28-2005, 05:55 PM

Welcome to another Albertan

**N2TRUX** · 03-02-2005, 09:08 AM

Welcome to the forum Elsie72 . It sounds like you have a good start on a nice truck. Show us some pics when you can....

Brainchild · 03-02-2005, 11:28 AM

Welcome from Mo.Sounds like a great truck.

We love garage pics

Road Virus · 03-02-2005, 11:54 AM

Welcome from a fellow Albertan. I've been through Nanton many times back when I was working in Calgary. Actually I drove through just recently to pick up a 3/4ton 4x4 (it was in Pincher Creek).

67cst · 03-02-2005, 11:36 PM

welcome from next door here in BC

Slammed66 · 03-03-2005, 12:21 PM

Welcome from red deer!

Elsie72 · 03-06-2005, 03:29 PM

Thanks, again everybody. I went out and snapped a picture of the truck (and garage) in it's present state, for everyone to see. I've actually got the trailing arms back in and attached to the rear-end. I should have the rear brake lines and hose swapped out, and the brakes re-assembled, with the springs, shocks and track bar back in. Should have some more pics once that's all together and the truck's off the stands and back resting on it's tires.

longhorn71 · 03-06-2005, 05:29 PM

Very Nice!!

67-72crazy · 12-01-2008, 05:37 PM

nice truck
welcome from greenfield,in

72BlckButy · 12-01-2008, 09:57 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

02-26-2005, 10:21 PM	#1
Elsie72 Chinook Arch Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High River, Alberta, Canada Posts: 218	Fresh Meat - Now with picture! Hello, everybody. I just discovered this forum, and it looks like it's just what I've been looking for. I've got a 1972 GMC l/b in the garage that I've been pouring most of my spare cash into for the last few months, getting it back to rolling/ road worthy shape. It's pretty original, except that about 7 years ago the original 6 banger failed the bottom end, so dad and my brother put in a 350 w/auto from an 81 Chevy. It's an Original Northern Alberta Truck, and a low mileage unit, at that, less than 70,000 original kms. The truck's been in my garage for the last 4 years, up on jackstands until I got enough cash to put some effort into the truck, as it needed to pass an insurance inspection, and was in need of some TLC for that to happen. So far, I've sourced 15x8 rallys, and had them powdercoated grey, installed 235/60 front, and 275/60 rear Goodyear Eagle GT II's ECE delivered 3 boxes last week with a premium drop kit (3.5/5) Super Track Bar, and Swingarm Lowering brackets. Currently I've got the complete suspension disassembled, sandblasted and painted lower control arms, and waiting for some assorted new hardware to arrive to start re-assembly. Rear trailing arms have the U-bolts completely rusted into them, and I'm sourcing replacements, which should arrive late next week. Anyway, not meaning to ramble on, but just thought I'd fill everyone in. Once I get the truck out of the garage, I'll take some pics for everyone to look at. Cheers, Chad. btw, Elsie was Grandma's name, and she drove the truck from when Grandad passed, until she died, so the buildup is a tribute to her, so I thought it would be a fitting name. __________________ 1972 GMC 1500 Custom - Bought used by Grandpa in '74, currently back on the road after a long hiatus. Elsie's truck 2.5" dual exhaust with Hooker Aero Chambers Holley 670 Street Avenger Edelbrock Performer RPM on GMPP 290HP 350 ECE drop 3.5/5 Last edited by Elsie72; 03-06-2005 at 03:30 PM. Reason: Picture added!

02-27-2005, 10:33 AM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Welcome to the board from southern orgon sound like you got a good start.. __________________ 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..

02-27-2005, 12:31 PM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Welcome from SW Washington State.. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-27-2005, 10:53 PM	#6
Elsie72 Chinook Arch Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High River, Alberta, Canada Posts: 218	Thanks for the welcomes, everyone. Longhorn, I'm in Nanton, less than an hour south of Calgary, although I spent most of my life in the Peace River region of the province. I'll post some pictures in a couple of days, once I get the garage cleaned up a bit. 30 years of mud, rust and grime all over the place from the undercarriage of the GMC __________________ 1972 GMC 1500 Custom - Bought used by Grandpa in '74, currently back on the road after a long hiatus. Elsie's truck 2.5" dual exhaust with Hooker Aero Chambers Holley 670 Street Avenger Edelbrock Performer RPM on GMPP 290HP 350 ECE drop 3.5/5

03-02-2005, 09:08 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Welcome to the forum Elsie72 . It sounds like you have a good start on a nice truck. Show us some pics when you can.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-27-2005, 02:13 AM	#2
PRUNEDA '87 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 632	First of all to the board. It sounds like you're going to have a nice ride when everything's done, make sure you get us some pictures. I bet that truck has a lot of semimental value to you since your grandparents drove it and now it's yours. Hope everything works out for you and your truck!

02-27-2005, 03:05 AM	#3
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	welcome to the board!!!!where are you from in alberta?we need pics!!!!!!!

02-28-2005, 05:55 PM	#8
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 696	Welcome to another Albertan

03-02-2005, 11:28 AM	#10
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Welcome from Mo.Sounds like a great truck. We love garage pics __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

03-02-2005, 11:54 AM	#11
Road Virus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Posts: 19	Welcome from a fellow Albertan. I've been through Nanton many times back when I was working in Calgary. Actually I drove through just recently to pick up a 3/4ton 4x4 (it was in Pincher Creek). __________________ 1987 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 (new daily driver) 1997 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd (soon to be for sale) 1984 Hurst Olds with T-tops (project) 1981 Olds Cutlass (future project) My Homepage

03-02-2005, 11:36 PM	#12
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	welcome from next door here in BC __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

03-03-2005, 12:21 PM	#13
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	Welcome from red deer! __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

03-06-2005, 03:29 PM	#14
Elsie72 Chinook Arch Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High River, Alberta, Canada Posts: 218	Thanks, again everybody. I went out and snapped a picture of the truck (and garage) in it's present state, for everyone to see. I've actually got the trailing arms back in and attached to the rear-end. I should have the rear brake lines and hose swapped out, and the brakes re-assembled, with the springs, shocks and track bar back in. Should have some more pics once that's all together and the truck's off the stands and back resting on it's tires. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC 1500 Custom - Bought used by Grandpa in '74, currently back on the road after a long hiatus. Elsie's truck 2.5" dual exhaust with Hooker Aero Chambers Holley 670 Street Avenger Edelbrock Performer RPM on GMPP 290HP 350 ECE drop 3.5/5

03-06-2005, 05:29 PM	#15
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	Very Nice!!

12-01-2008, 05:37 PM	#16
67-72crazy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: greenfield indiana Posts: 241	Re: Fresh Meat nice truck welcome from greenfield,in __________________ 1991 1500 longbed: my daily driver 1937 chevy 2dr sedan. dads project



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