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*72lb4x4* · 05-12-2007, 09:18 PM

I've been hanging around for a good while, but never bothered to take pics of the truck. Here are a few.

The truck isn't anything special, not original, and has the usual cab corner, rocker panel, and floor support rust. The doors and steel bed floor are also not good. On the other hand, the body isn't that bad, and the 350 motor is good.

350, SM465, NP208, not sure of the diff ratios since I havent looked, or spun and counted. The trans, transfer case and rear end are apparently from an 85 truck. At least there's an 85 on the transfer case tag, the wheel cylinder replaced had to be swapped for on for an 85, and that's what the PO said.

So far,
I've removed the buckets and put in a nice contrasting (with the orange) green bench seat. Its pretty hard on the eyes.
Replaced the messed up tilt column with a standard col. This helped some wiring issues.
Fixed a bunch of electrical problems and removed a mile of red wire. Luckily the POs didn't cut the harnesses much. They just rewired around them.
Repaired wiring harnesses and rewrapped with wiring harness tape (not electrical tape).
I added HEI and tach wiring to the engine harness.
Put a new/used gauge cluster in after cleaning it up and painting it.
Pulled out the carpet that had been glued in with tile mastic or something, and scraped the glue off.
Replaced ball joints, brake pads, and greased the wheel bearings, etc.
Replaced the PS pump, lines, steering box, and rag joint.
Replaced a brake line on the rear diff, a wheel cylinder, and had the brake system flushed. The brake line looked like it had been cut. Who knows why.
Replaced the battery box, since it wasn't strong enough to holt the new battery.
Oil and fluids were also changed of course.

Can't think of much else I've done to the truck. I've got some rally wheels and the sheet metal, but don't want to buy tires until the body is fixed, and don't have the courage for that yet...

If anyone likes those wheels, feel free to encourage me to get them off the truck. The lug nuts are tapered (for steel wheels with a squish area), and not for mags, so I don't drive it much.

I'm wondering if the clearance lights are OEM. The assembly manual has drawings of a similar type, but the round style seem more normal. The glove box door and the cab have been changed, so no option info is available.

*rage'nrat638* · 05-12-2007, 11:09 PM

welcome to the board

from chicago

droppedgmc · 05-12-2007, 11:26 PM

welcome from WA

Bishops Trucks · 05-12-2007, 11:36 PM

Welcome from Virginia.

jsbgump · 05-12-2007, 11:52 PM

Welcome to the board from Texas

L0WRIDE · 05-13-2007, 12:50 AM

Welcome to the board from New zealand

mudmizer · 05-13-2007, 03:04 AM

Welcome from Bellingham, WA.

**Canadian694x4** · 05-13-2007, 03:57 PM

Sweet Truck.

I Love Them 4x4's!

krue · 05-13-2007, 08:33 PM

Cool truck.

**Ron 586** · 05-13-2007, 10:45 PM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

86swb · 05-13-2007, 11:41 PM

Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky.

shaneschevys · 05-14-2007, 01:05 AM

Welcome from FT Worth.

redneckgirl · 05-16-2007, 03:47 PM

Welcome to the board from Maryland!!!

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-17-2007, 04:41 AM

to the board

the cab lights are original to that cab most likely, some of these trucks did have them, they either had that style or hockey puck style, but thats a good looking truck, i always love the 4x4s

CAL 58 GMC · 05-17-2007, 11:02 PM

Welcome to the board from central California!

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-20-2007, 08:06 AM

From West TN

BACKYARD88 · 05-22-2007, 09:17 AM

from South Texas.

SacramentoJoe · 05-22-2007, 11:01 AM

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing.

05-12-2007, 09:18 PM	#1
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Pics of my 72 LWB K10 I've been hanging around for a good while, but never bothered to take pics of the truck. Here are a few. The truck isn't anything special, not original, and has the usual cab corner, rocker panel, and floor support rust. The doors and steel bed floor are also not good. On the other hand, the body isn't that bad, and the 350 motor is good. 350, SM465, NP208, not sure of the diff ratios since I havent looked, or spun and counted. The trans, transfer case and rear end are apparently from an 85 truck. At least there's an 85 on the transfer case tag, the wheel cylinder replaced had to be swapped for on for an 85, and that's what the PO said. So far, I've removed the buckets and put in a nice contrasting (with the orange) green bench seat. Its pretty hard on the eyes. Replaced the messed up tilt column with a standard col. This helped some wiring issues. Fixed a bunch of electrical problems and removed a mile of red wire. Luckily the POs didn't cut the harnesses much. They just rewired around them. Repaired wiring harnesses and rewrapped with wiring harness tape (not electrical tape). I added HEI and tach wiring to the engine harness. Put a new/used gauge cluster in after cleaning it up and painting it. Pulled out the carpet that had been glued in with tile mastic or something, and scraped the glue off. Replaced ball joints, brake pads, and greased the wheel bearings, etc. Replaced the PS pump, lines, steering box, and rag joint. Replaced a brake line on the rear diff, a wheel cylinder, and had the brake system flushed. The brake line looked like it had been cut. Who knows why. Replaced the battery box, since it wasn't strong enough to holt the new battery. Oil and fluids were also changed of course. Can't think of much else I've done to the truck. I've got some rally wheels and the sheet metal, but don't want to buy tires until the body is fixed, and don't have the courage for that yet... If anyone likes those wheels, feel free to encourage me to get them off the truck. The lug nuts are tapered (for steel wheels with a squish area), and not for mags, so I don't drive it much. I'm wondering if the clearance lights are OEM. The assembly manual has drawings of a similar type, but the round style seem more normal. The glove box door and the cab have been changed, so no option info is available. Attached Images Last edited by 72lb4x4; 05-12-2007 at 09:27 PM.

05-12-2007, 11:09 PM	#2
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05-12-2007, 11:26 PM	#3
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05-12-2007, 11:52 PM	#5
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05-13-2007, 12:50 AM	#6
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Pics of my 72 LWB K10 Welcome to the board from New zealand __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

05-13-2007, 03:04 AM	#7
mudmizer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bellingham, washington Posts: 260	Re: Pics of my 72 LWB K10 Welcome from Bellingham, WA. __________________ 68 4x4, 454, 4 speed, disk brakes both ends, Sold my 69 SS396 Elcamino when young & stupid

05-13-2007, 03:57 PM	#8
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Re: Pics of my 72 LWB K10 Sweet Truck. I Love Them 4x4's! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

05-13-2007, 08:33 PM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Pics of my 72 LWB K10 Cool truck. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

05-13-2007, 10:45 PM	#10
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Pics of my 72 LWB K10 Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

05-13-2007, 11:41 PM	#11
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Pics of my 72 LWB K10 Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

05-14-2007, 01:05 AM	#12
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05-16-2007, 03:47 PM	#13
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05-17-2007, 04:41 AM	#14
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Pics of my 72 LWB K10 to the board the cab lights are original to that cab most likely, some of these trucks did have them, they either had that style or hockey puck style, but thats a good looking truck, i always love the 4x4s __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

05-17-2007, 11:02 PM	#15
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Pics of my 72 LWB K10 Welcome to the board from central California! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4



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05-20-2007, 08:06 AM	#16
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05-22-2007, 09:17 AM	#17
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05-22-2007, 11:01 AM	#18
SacramentoJoe Always Fixing Things Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 390	Re: Pics of my 72 LWB K10 Great pictures. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Just an Average Joe ‘68 GMC 307 3spd – My dad's original truck 310,000 miles

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