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72GMC51 · 03-19-2005, 12:56 PM

Getting ready to start it up today!! If the weather will cooperate.
1972 GMC long fleet 2wd
1971 Chevy 4 bolt 350, .10 bore, 9.5-1 flat top pistons w/moly rings, double roller chain, ARP moly rod bolts, bronze guides, Z-28 springs, cam 214 intake 224 exh .50, 443 & 465 lift with lobe center 107 -117 at 112 degree, Weiand Stealth manifold, Carter carb, Flow Tech Ceramic coated headers, GM HP HEI ignition, Taylor custom wires, mini starter, GM Performance Parts valve covers, air cleaner and serpentine belt system, three row radiator w/overflow, dual electric fans and ac from Old Air Products, wiring from MAD Electronics ( only partially done for start up) GM Performance Parts 700r4, TV Cable system from Bowtie Overdrive, Lokar shift linkage, dual exhaust from summit. And Countless hours spent on this web site researching and learning from the many knowledgeable people who share the love of old trucks as much as I do.
Thanks!!!!
One question I have never had an air-conditioned truck of this vintage and I noticed that trucks with air seem to route their heater hoses to the manifold and radiator is this the proper setup or is it optional?

Drogster · 03-19-2005, 01:46 PM

Gotta LOVE days like today! Hope it all works out for ya!

jhow66 · 03-19-2005, 02:05 PM

I have a 71 with AC and that is the way mine is run.

barn9 · 03-19-2005, 02:06 PM

That looks sweet man! Not sure about the heater question, you might try a post to get the attention of other Old Air users.

chevyboy55 · 03-19-2005, 02:47 PM

Cranking a new motor over for the first time is like watching your baby's first steps(only better!)

72GMC51 · 03-19-2005, 09:26 PM

Started it up ran like a million bucks, one small tranny line leak, otherwise went great. The son was there was just like back in the day his first truck was a 67 that we set up back in 1987. My wife videotaped it; (you know your a motor head when you bring the whole family to a motor breakin) all three grandkids were there it was fantastic. The oldest grand daughter who help me several times now thinks that she should get the truck when she turns 16, she is not quite 11 so I have a few years to work on that. Now all I have to do is put the rest of it back together.

70 shorty · 03-19-2005, 09:37 PM

Hell I get excited when I hear other peoples start for the first time, much less something of mine. My buddies dad is almost done restoring a 62 409 Bubbletop Bel Air and I keep reminding him to let me know when his dad is going to fire the engine for the first time. I can't wait for a ride in that thing, with 409 horsepower, 4spd and 4:11's it ought to be awesome.

JerseyGirl · 03-19-2005, 10:32 PM

Mine has the factory AC..here is a pic..not sure if it will do ya any good...glad it got it started..that feeling is sweet!!!

68haywagon · 03-19-2005, 10:34 PM

POST THE VIDEO!!!

**GSFMECH** · 03-19-2005, 11:50 PM

One hose should come from the water pump. There is a place to install a fitting just above the lower radiator hose connection to connect it here. Then you can run the other hose to the manifold or to the radiator. Either way will work but you'll have to run it to the manifold if you don't have the outlet in the radiator. My 72 connects to the manifold. Hope this helps,
Mike

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-20-2005, 12:25 AM

72GMC51 · 03-20-2005, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68haywagon

POST THE VIDEO!!!

I did not know we could post video, were can I find out how to. We looked at it and there is not much to post I have the first part were my grandson is clowning around and than the very last part were I am driving it back in the garage, some how the wife did not record anything although she had the camera on and running (what a bummer)?

03-19-2005, 12:56 PM	#1
72GMC51 72GMC51 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 233	Getting ready to start it up today!! ( I HOPE) Getting ready to start it up today!! If the weather will cooperate. 1972 GMC long fleet 2wd 1971 Chevy 4 bolt 350, .10 bore, 9.5-1 flat top pistons w/moly rings, double roller chain, ARP moly rod bolts, bronze guides, Z-28 springs, cam 214 intake 224 exh .50, 443 & 465 lift with lobe center 107 -117 at 112 degree, Weiand Stealth manifold, Carter carb, Flow Tech Ceramic coated headers, GM HP HEI ignition, Taylor custom wires, mini starter, GM Performance Parts valve covers, air cleaner and serpentine belt system, three row radiator w/overflow, dual electric fans and ac from Old Air Products, wiring from MAD Electronics ( only partially done for start up) GM Performance Parts 700r4, TV Cable system from Bowtie Overdrive, Lokar shift linkage, dual exhaust from summit. And Countless hours spent on this web site researching and learning from the many knowledgeable people who share the love of old trucks as much as I do. Thanks!!!! One question I have never had an air-conditioned truck of this vintage and I noticed that trucks with air seem to route their heater hoses to the manifold and radiator is this the proper setup or is it optional? Attached Images __________________ 72 GMC 2wd 1/2 long 350 700r4 A/C PS PB 4:10. Are they ever really finished

03-19-2005, 01:46 PM	#2
Drogster Stroke it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 214	Gotta LOVE days like today! Hope it all works out for ya! __________________ Drog Nitrous is for those who don't know how to build.

03-19-2005, 02:05 PM	#3
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	I have a 71 with AC and that is the way mine is run. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

03-19-2005, 02:06 PM	#4
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	That looks sweet man! Not sure about the heater question, you might try a post to get the attention of other Old Air users. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

03-19-2005, 09:26 PM	#6
72GMC51 72GMC51 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 233	It Runs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Started it up ran like a million bucks, one small tranny line leak, otherwise went great. The son was there was just like back in the day his first truck was a 67 that we set up back in 1987. My wife videotaped it; (you know your a motor head when you bring the whole family to a motor breakin) all three grandkids were there it was fantastic. The oldest grand daughter who help me several times now thinks that she should get the truck when she turns 16, she is not quite 11 so I have a few years to work on that. Now all I have to do is put the rest of it back together. __________________ 72 GMC 2wd 1/2 long 350 700r4 A/C PS PB 4:10. Are they ever really finished

03-19-2005, 02:47 PM	#5
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Cranking a new motor over for the first time is like watching your baby's first steps(only better!)

03-19-2005, 09:37 PM	#7
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	Hell I get excited when I hear other peoples start for the first time, much less something of mine. My buddies dad is almost done restoring a 62 409 Bubbletop Bel Air and I keep reminding him to let me know when his dad is going to fire the engine for the first time. I can't wait for a ride in that thing, with 409 horsepower, 4spd and 4:11's it ought to be awesome. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

03-19-2005, 10:32 PM	#8
JerseyGirl American Woman! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,046	Mine has the factory AC..here is a pic..not sure if it will do ya any good...glad it got it started..that feeling is sweet!!! __________________ Tree Was Here! Click here to see pics of my new rig!

03-19-2005, 10:34 PM	#9
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	POST THE VIDEO!!!

03-19-2005, 11:50 PM	#10
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 815	One hose should come from the water pump. There is a place to install a fitting just above the lower radiator hose connection to connect it here. Then you can run the other hose to the manifold or to the radiator. Either way will work but you'll have to run it to the manifold if you don't have the outlet in the radiator. My 72 connects to the manifold. Hope this helps, Mike __________________ 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

03-20-2005, 12:25 AM	#11
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