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**LockDoc** · 09-14-2008, 07:37 PM

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Hi guys & gals,

I usually hang out on the 67-72 trucks board but I have a couple of 4X4 questions....

I looked at a '72 GMC 4x4 this morning and I really think I am going to buy it but I wanted to ask a couple of questions since I don't have any experience with 4X4's. I think there were two different axle types, Dana and Eaton, If so is one type more desirable than the other? Anything I should look closely at on the running gear? It has a rebuilt 350 with 5 miles on it and a rebuilt TH350 trans. He drove it from the shop to the storage unit.

The bodywork was professionally done and I know the guy that did it, so there is no problem there. The whole underside of the truck was professionally undercoated also. It is in a storage unit that is almost impossible to get into but there is nothing leaning against the truck. It is covered with a thick layer of dust so it is hard to see the color. It is painted Pewter with the lower portion charcoal.

The truck is only 17 miles from me and he said he would deliver it. Sorry I couldn't get any better pictures. He said if I was really interested we could drive it out of the unit so I could listen to it run and take a closer look at it. (stuff would have to be moved to do that) It is a really clean truck.

Here is an e-mail I got from the guy:

leon,

I left town for awhile today, sorry for the delay. The truck is a 1972 GMC 4x4 1/2 ton w/air. I started this truck being a frame off restoration. The frame has been bead blasted and finished with epoxy. It has new door skins, rockers, cab corners, floor pans and inner fender wells. The whole underside of the truck has been undercoated as well. It also has a new windshield and new sliding rear window. The motor has been completely rebuilt and I also put a matched intake, cam and lifter set along with a new carburator. It has a New 2-1/2" suspension lift and new aluminum wheels with new 33" tires. The front bumper is original and in good a shape, the back bumper is brand new. The only thing that is left is basically put the grill in place and install the lights. As far as the inside goes it has been painted but it also needs put back together. I do have new kick panels and door covers, I believe, some where. The fenders were original and in good shape & the hood looked brand new. The tailgate was in mint condition before it was painted, also. I would like to sell it at $4000.00 - $5000.00. Thanks.

Larry

I talked to him again and he said he would sell it to me for $4000 cash but wouldn't take any less.
I have no problem putting it back together so the only expense I would have would be for carpet, dash pad, seat cover, and some misc. stuff. The guy that did the body work said he knows for a fact that the owner has close to 8k in it with what he paid for the truck and the work he has had done to it. What do you guys think? Thanks.

Sorry for the long post...

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 09-14-2008, 07:39 PM

Couple more pics. Everything is really covered with dust.

msgross · 09-14-2008, 07:45 PM

looks nice... 1/2 ton would have a dana 44 in the front and possibly a 12 bolt in the rear. GMC had some different axles so maybe even a dana 44 in the rear (i've seen 2WD with that)... dana 60 and HO52 were 3/4 ton axles.

$4k for a complete truck? painted? sounds like a good deal to me...

I would put a rubber mat inside for the 4wd "tough truck" feel ($80 or so from board vendors).. If it turns over and runs then it's a steal...

**Stocker** · 09-14-2008, 10:16 PM

I don't buy 'em, sell 'em, or price 'em (had mine since 1977) but with all that's been done to that truck, $4k sounds like a great deal. If you don't grab it, someone else will and you'll kick yourself for years...

**LockDoc** · 09-14-2008, 10:31 PM

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Thanks for the replies. I think I will call him in the morning. I have kind of been wanting a 4X4 and this will probably be my best chance...

LockDoc

msgross · 09-14-2008, 10:35 PM

we are going to hassle you until we see more pics too!!!

I see tow hooks but they don't look original... no biggie though originals are worth $300-400

also looks like you need some lugnuts...

good luck, heck of a deal though..

**LockDoc** · 09-14-2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

we are going to hassle you until we see more pics too!!!

good luck

Thanks! I'll let you know what happens....

LockDoc

ashx2 · 09-14-2008, 11:24 PM

Oops wrong thread.......

Sorry

jrdv · 09-14-2008, 11:38 PM

Sounds like a great deal to me. I would bet there is way more than $4000 in paint and body work alone. You could put another $1000 in it and have a very nice truck!!

Hope you get it.

john

**Yukon Jack** · 09-15-2008, 10:32 AM

From the limited pics it sure looks nice - looks very clean. You better get on top of this, get it out so you can inspect and have cash in your pocket. You might just be looking at a bargain of a truck!

**LockDoc** · 09-15-2008, 11:40 AM

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Well, I just got off the phone with the owner of the truck so I'm going up this evening and help him dig it out so I can look at it closer and hear it run. I will put the camera in the truck now so I don't forget it....

LockDoc

*FormerMember* · 09-15-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Well, I just got off the phone with the owner of the truck so I'm going up this evening and help him dig it out so I can look at it closer and hear it run. I will put the camera in the truck now so I don't forget it....

LockDoc

It runs?
If this is a solid, no bondo truck that's a hell of a deal.

I have 4K alone in rust repair and it's not even painted.

*ksjh1316* · 09-15-2008, 12:59 PM

Looks like a steal Hell I have 10k going into my GMC on body work alone. If you pass let me know I might have to start saving money

**LockDoc** · 09-15-2008, 09:14 PM

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I bought the truck this afternoon. It runs great. We didn't pull it out of the storage unit because he can't deliver it until late tomorrow afternoon so we would have had to put the truck and all of the other stuff back in there..... I brought some of the loose stuff home with me though. Should have some good pics tomorrow night. Thanks for all of the input.

LockDoc

msgross · 09-15-2008, 09:17 PM

congrats...

can't wait to see it...nice deal

**71swb4x4** · 09-15-2008, 09:18 PM

Wow Leon, that sounds like an awesome deal. I can't wait to see the pictures once you have it all back together. When will those pictures come?

**LockDoc** · 09-15-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Wow Leon, that sounds like an awesome deal. I can't wait to see the pictures once you have it all back together. When will those pictures come?

Thanks.

I hope to have it put back together this month. There really isn't too much to do but I do want to update a couple of things. (new seat cover & put a tach dash and tilt column in it that I have).

LockDoc

**71swb4x4** · 09-15-2008, 09:59 PM

Sounds like you have a fun month ahead of you. You get to put on the finishing touches, but got to forego a lot of the painstaking work, not to mention got to save thousands of dollars on the whole deal.

Bob 68327 · 09-15-2008, 10:21 PM

Very Nice !!!! Can't wait to see it very well bought I would say. Bob

*ksjh1316* · 09-15-2008, 10:30 PM

Nice snag looks like a good job was done so far in the rebuild. Looking forward to the pics

**Yukon Jack** · 09-16-2008, 08:49 AM

Congrats, I can't wait to see good pics of this truck!

Critter · 09-16-2008, 09:06 AM

Definitly get some good "before and after" pics . It's always a great feeling when you know you have gotten a great deal such as this.

**LockDoc** · 09-16-2008, 09:35 PM

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OK, here is a pic on the trailer and some after I washed all of the crud off of it.... I need to get the pressure washer out and do the bottom side tomorrow. The inside really looks bad but it isn't as bad as it looks. I did some checking last night and I have almost everything to finish it. It did come with all new seals and weatherstrips, and new pieces for the front edge of the fenders. Now the fun begins...

LockDoc

msgross · 09-16-2008, 09:42 PM

looks nice, do those front tires rub? looks really close in the pics.

I would go with the rubber floor mat but that's my style in a 4WD...

and an original steering wheel too!

**LockDoc** · 09-16-2008, 09:45 PM

Couple more.

09-14-2008, 07:37 PM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,065	72 GMC 4X4 help needed - Hi guys & gals, I usually hang out on the 67-72 trucks board but I have a couple of 4X4 questions.... I looked at a '72 GMC 4x4 this morning and I really think I am going to buy it but I wanted to ask a couple of questions since I don't have any experience with 4X4's. I think there were two different axle types, Dana and Eaton, If so is one type more desirable than the other? Anything I should look closely at on the running gear? It has a rebuilt 350 with 5 miles on it and a rebuilt TH350 trans. He drove it from the shop to the storage unit. The bodywork was professionally done and I know the guy that did it, so there is no problem there. The whole underside of the truck was professionally undercoated also. It is in a storage unit that is almost impossible to get into but there is nothing leaning against the truck. It is covered with a thick layer of dust so it is hard to see the color. It is painted Pewter with the lower portion charcoal. The truck is only 17 miles from me and he said he would deliver it. Sorry I couldn't get any better pictures. He said if I was really interested we could drive it out of the unit so I could listen to it run and take a closer look at it. (stuff would have to be moved to do that) It is a really clean truck. Here is an e-mail I got from the guy: leon, I left town for awhile today, sorry for the delay. The truck is a 1972 GMC 4x4 1/2 ton w/air. I started this truck being a frame off restoration. The frame has been bead blasted and finished with epoxy. It has new door skins, rockers, cab corners, floor pans and inner fender wells. The whole underside of the truck has been undercoated as well. It also has a new windshield and new sliding rear window. The motor has been completely rebuilt and I also put a matched intake, cam and lifter set along with a new carburator. It has a New 2-1/2" suspension lift and new aluminum wheels with new 33" tires. The front bumper is original and in good a shape, the back bumper is brand new. The only thing that is left is basically put the grill in place and install the lights. As far as the inside goes it has been painted but it also needs put back together. I do have new kick panels and door covers, I believe, some where. The fenders were original and in good shape & the hood looked brand new. The tailgate was in mint condition before it was painted, also. I would like to sell it at $4000.00 - $5000.00. Thanks. Larry I talked to him again and he said he would sell it to me for $4000 cash but wouldn't take any less. I have no problem putting it back together so the only expense I would have would be for carpet, dash pad, seat cover, and some misc. stuff. The guy that did the body work said he knows for a fact that the owner has close to 8k in it with what he paid for the truck and the work he has had done to it. What do you guys think? Thanks. Sorry for the long post... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 09-14-2008 at 07:38 PM.

09-14-2008, 07:39 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,065	Re: 72 GMC 4X4 help needed Couple more pics. Everything is really covered with dust. Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 09-14-2008 at 07:40 PM.

09-14-2008, 07:45 PM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 72 GMC 4X4 help needed looks nice... 1/2 ton would have a dana 44 in the front and possibly a 12 bolt in the rear. GMC had some different axles so maybe even a dana 44 in the rear (i've seen 2WD with that)... dana 60 and HO52 were 3/4 ton axles. $4k for a complete truck? painted? sounds like a good deal to me... I would put a rubber mat inside for the 4wd "tough truck" feel ($80 or so from board vendors).. If it turns over and runs then it's a steal... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 09-14-2008 at 07:49 PM.

09-14-2008, 10:16 PM	#4
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,806	Re: 72 GMC 4X4 help needed I don't buy 'em, sell 'em, or price 'em (had mine since 1977) but with all that's been done to that truck, $4k sounds like a great deal. If you don't grab it, someone else will and you'll kick yourself for years... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

09-14-2008, 10:31 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,065	Re: 72 GMC 4X4 help needed - Thanks for the replies. I think I will call him in the morning. I have kind of been wanting a 4X4 and this will probably be my best chance... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-14-2008, 10:35 PM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 72 GMC 4X4 help needed we are going to hassle you until we see more pics too!!! I see tow hooks but they don't look original... no biggie though originals are worth $300-400 also looks like you need some lugnuts... good luck, heck of a deal though.. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 09-14-2008 at 10:39 PM.

09-14-2008, 11:24 PM	#8
ashx2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Graham, Texas Posts: 239	Re: 72 GMC 4X4 help needed Oops wrong thread....... Sorry Last edited by ashx2; 09-14-2008 at 11:28 PM. Reason: Wrong thread

09-14-2008, 11:38 PM	#9
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: 72 GMC 4X4 help needed Sounds like a great deal to me. I would bet there is way more than $4000 in paint and body work alone. You could put another $1000 in it and have a very nice truck!! Hope you get it. john __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

09-15-2008, 10:32 AM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Re: 72 GMC 4X4 help needed From the limited pics it sure looks nice - looks very clean. You better get on top of this, get it out so you can inspect and have cash in your pocket. You might just be looking at a bargain of a truck! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-15-2008, 11:40 AM	#11
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,065	Re: 72 GMC 4X4 help needed - Well, I just got off the phone with the owner of the truck so I'm going up this evening and help him dig it out so I can look at it closer and hear it run. I will put the camera in the truck now so I don't forget it.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-15-2008, 12:59 PM	#13
ksjh1316 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,599	Re: 72 GMC 4X4 help needed Looks like a steal Hell I have 10k going into my GMC on body work alone. If you pass let me know I might have to start saving money

09-15-2008, 09:14 PM	#14
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,065	Re: 72 GMC 4X4 help needed - I bought the truck this afternoon. It runs great. We didn't pull it out of the storage unit because he can't deliver it until late tomorrow afternoon so we would have had to put the truck and all of the other stuff back in there..... I brought some of the loose stuff home with me though. Should have some good pics tomorrow night. Thanks for all of the input. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-15-2008, 09:17 PM	#15
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 72 GMC 4X4 help needed congrats... can't wait to see it...nice deal __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-15-2008, 09:18 PM	#16
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Re: 72 GMC 4X4 help needed Wow Leon, that sounds like an awesome deal. I can't wait to see the pictures once you have it all back together. When will those pictures come? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-15-2008, 09:59 PM	#18
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Re: 72 GMC 4X4 help needed Sounds like you have a fun month ahead of you. You get to put on the finishing touches, but got to forego a lot of the painstaking work, not to mention got to save thousands of dollars on the whole deal. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.



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09-15-2008, 10:21 PM	#19
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: 72 GMC 4X4 help needed Very Nice !!!! Can't wait to see it very well bought I would say. Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

09-15-2008, 10:30 PM	#20
ksjh1316 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,599	Re: 72 GMC 4X4 help needed Nice snag looks like a good job was done so far in the rebuild. Looking forward to the pics

09-16-2008, 08:49 AM	#21
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Re: 72 GMC 4X4 help needed Congrats, I can't wait to see good pics of this truck! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-16-2008, 09:06 AM	#22
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: 72 GMC 4X4 help needed Definitly get some good "before and after" pics . It's always a great feeling when you know you have gotten a great deal such as this. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com Last edited by Critter; 09-16-2008 at 09:08 AM.

09-16-2008, 09:35 PM	#23
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,065	Re: 72 GMC 4X4 help needed - OK, here is a pic on the trailer and some after I washed all of the crud off of it.... I need to get the pressure washer out and do the bottom side tomorrow. The inside really looks bad but it isn't as bad as it looks. I did some checking last night and I have almost everything to finish it. It did come with all new seals and weatherstrips, and new pieces for the front edge of the fenders. Now the fun begins... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-16-2008, 09:42 PM	#24
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 72 GMC 4X4 help needed looks nice, do those front tires rub? looks really close in the pics. I would go with the rubber floor mat but that's my style in a 4WD... and an original steering wheel too! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 09-16-2008 at 09:42 PM.

09-16-2008, 09:45 PM	#25
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,065	Re: 72 GMC 4X4 help needed Couple more. Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 09-16-2008 at 10:02 PM.

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