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**too much stuff** · 02-04-2012, 09:49 PM

Talked to a guy who knew a guy who had an old gmc he was going to scrap. Really in rough shape and not much to save, but had to try anyhow. I will look it over better in the daylight tomorrow and post more pics. Don't know a thing about it except the engine turns by hand and it rolls fine.
Oh yeah, these heads were laying on the seat. Hope they are good! (notice a small x after the #)
More pics to follow tomorrow. (hard to get good pics in the dark) Seems like alot of people are finding trucks all of a sudden and posting up. Figured i would join.

KrazyRay · 02-04-2012, 10:20 PM

At least the tires hold air.

**too much stuff** · 02-04-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by KrazyRay

At least the tires hold air.

Ha... i think they have tubes! 16" wheels even.

bobs409 · 02-05-2012, 07:32 AM

It reminds me of the $50 dollar truck I once bought without even seeing it. I now drive it everyday!!!

Hope you can save this one too!

**passthebuck** · 02-05-2012, 07:47 AM

Nice score man.

**special-K** · 02-05-2012, 08:20 AM

I see it had 16" wheels. What year is it/ My mind goes straight to the transmission/transfer case/axles on a truck in this condition. Motor,too,and under hood stuff,dash,misc hardware.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-05-2012, 10:06 AM

Nice save hope the daylight pics dont scare ya off.

chevytruckluver · 02-05-2012, 10:26 AM

ok let me in on the secret...what does the "x" in the casting mean?

Duncan and son · 02-05-2012, 11:11 AM

Eric, no matter how rough they are, they all have some good parts, especially a 4x4. Nice find.
Paul and Jason

teeitup · 02-05-2012, 11:15 AM

with the luck you have it probably has tow hooks too!!!!!!

Nice find Eric!!!

**too much stuff** · 02-05-2012, 01:38 PM

Daylight pics...

**too much stuff** · 02-05-2012, 01:49 PM

Found the owners manual and plate from 5-72. I got it to crank over good this morning and it was showing oil pressure, but can't get it to fire. I will look into it more later.
Bobs409, this will probably end up as a parts truck i am afraid.
Passthebuck, Thanks
Tim, it is a 72 with 16" aftermarket wheels. Lots of good parts yet. 350/3 speed.
Frenchblue72, i hope the daylight pics don't scare me too since it is already in my yard!!
Chevytrucklover, the X means bigger intake runners from the factory. Looks like 1:94x 1:60 valves in these heads. These are a good score if they are good.
Duncan and son, you are correct about always having parts of some kind. The owner didn't really want me to come look because he said it would be a waste of my time.
Randy, no hooks or any "goodies" really. I don't always fall into the good ones!!!

68 IRON · 02-05-2012, 01:55 PM

Looks like you're the second savior for this ole boy....Chevy box and different column. Good save! My head goes straight to the transfer case and engine....also what the "X" means also....special head?

doubleb's69 · 02-05-2012, 01:59 PM

I had some 487x heads and they were 2.02 X 1.60

sameyrasmea72 · 02-05-2012, 02:28 PM

You know someone out there is loosing sleep at night looking for a 72 cab/vin, tittle, frame, protec-o-plate for a 72 4x4. I wonder if the #'s on the engine match the protec-o-plate?

**too much stuff** · 02-05-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

You know someone out there is loosing sleep at night looking for a 72 cab/vin, tittle, frame, protec-o-plate for a 72 4x4. I wonder if the #'s on the engine match the protec-o-plate?

Haven't run any engine numbers yet. No title on this one and worse yet, no plates. No way to tell how long since it was on the road. I am guessing it has been a plow truck along time. No titles are a pain in MN usually. The guy i got it from didn't have a title either. He wanted the plow blade. Not worth persuing IMO.

Maxxd07 · 02-05-2012, 04:03 PM

Great save! Lots of good parts on it yet. If you want to get rid of the plow lift-mount-pump stuff let me know I may be interested.

Splash4195 · 02-05-2012, 04:07 PM

Nice save!

**JDL** · 02-05-2012, 11:28 PM

The 487 head is a good performance head and the X ment it had better air intake flow.

YBNORML · 02-05-2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxxd07

Great save! Lots of good parts on it yet. If you want to get rid of the plow lift-mount-pump stuff let me know I may be interested.

Is that what that is attached to the alternator?

**too much stuff** · 02-05-2012, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

Is that what that is attached to the alternator?

That is actually another power steering pump driven off the alt that goes to a reservoir to run the plow. I told my buddy when i opened the hood it had the rare, dual power steering setup but he didn't buy it...

mrein3 · 02-06-2012, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Daylight pics...

Eric - In your first daylight picture it appears that the stock air cleaner fits just under the cutout in the firewall.

When I was un-previously ownering my 4x4, I purchased a stock air cleaner but it didn't fit in there.

Remember your post about the different heights in the stock looking air cleaner risers? Can you do me a huge favor and see what is under that air cleaner? If you end up parting, I'd be real interested in that piece.

Lifetime Project 72 · 02-06-2012, 11:14 AM

That is a great score!
A big thankyou to saving it! I`ve seen worse on here being saved,so hopefully this one can be as well.
Chris

ricks71pu · 02-06-2012, 11:24 AM

1972? Are those not 1971 and back door panels?

HeavyD · 02-06-2012, 12:37 PM

They are the base plastic panels from 72. 71 and earlier would have been totally flat.

02-04-2012, 09:49 PM	#1
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,712	Saved a 4x4 from the crusher. (for now) Talked to a guy who knew a guy who had an old gmc he was going to scrap. Really in rough shape and not much to save, but had to try anyhow. I will look it over better in the daylight tomorrow and post more pics. Don't know a thing about it except the engine turns by hand and it rolls fine. Oh yeah, these heads were laying on the seat. Hope they are good! (notice a small x after the #) More pics to follow tomorrow. (hard to get good pics in the dark) Seems like alot of people are finding trucks all of a sudden and posting up. Figured i would join. Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-04-2012, 10:20 PM	#2
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: Saved a 4x4 from the crusher. (for now) At least the tires hold air.

02-05-2012, 07:32 AM	#4
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Saved a 4x4 from the crusher. (for now) It reminds me of the $50 dollar truck I once bought without even seeing it. I now drive it everyday!!! Hope you can save this one too! __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

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02-05-2012, 08:20 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Saved a 4x4 from the crusher. (for now) I see it had 16" wheels. What year is it/ My mind goes straight to the transmission/transfer case/axles on a truck in this condition. Motor,too,and under hood stuff,dash,misc hardware. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-05-2012, 10:06 AM	#7
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02-05-2012, 10:26 AM	#8
chevytruckluver Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: the town of the cow, Texas Posts: 1,152	Re: Saved a 4x4 from the crusher. (for now) ok let me in on the secret...what does the "x" in the casting mean? __________________ Trey Silence may be Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver! 72 Short Step 57 "big window" short step

02-05-2012, 11:11 AM	#9
Duncan and son Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: Saved a 4x4 from the crusher. (for now) Eric, no matter how rough they are, they all have some good parts, especially a 4x4. Nice find. Paul and Jason __________________ You can shear a sheep every year, but you can only skin it once The person dealing with facts is never at the mercy of the person dealing with theory 1972 Cheyenne Super 402 400 A/c bucket seat tilt custom camper Longhorn 1975 Silverado 454 Crew cab camper special dually

02-05-2012, 11:15 AM	#10
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: Saved a 4x4 from the crusher. (for now) with the luck you have it probably has tow hooks too!!!!!! Nice find Eric!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

02-05-2012, 01:38 PM	#11
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,712	Re: Saved a 4x4 from the crusher. (for now) Daylight pics... Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-05-2012, 01:49 PM	#12
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,712	Re: Saved a 4x4 from the crusher. (for now) Found the owners manual and plate from 5-72. I got it to crank over good this morning and it was showing oil pressure, but can't get it to fire. I will look into it more later. Bobs409, this will probably end up as a parts truck i am afraid. Passthebuck, Thanks Tim, it is a 72 with 16" aftermarket wheels. Lots of good parts yet. 350/3 speed. Frenchblue72, i hope the daylight pics don't scare me too since it is already in my yard!! Chevytrucklover, the X means bigger intake runners from the factory. Looks like 1:94x 1:60 valves in these heads. These are a good score if they are good. Duncan and son, you are correct about always having parts of some kind. The owner didn't really want me to come look because he said it would be a waste of my time. Randy, no hooks or any "goodies" really. I don't always fall into the good ones!!! Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-05-2012, 01:55 PM	#13
68 IRON Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 736	Re: Saved a 4x4 from the crusher. (for now) Looks like you're the second savior for this ole boy....Chevy box and different column. Good save! My head goes straight to the transfer case and engine....also what the "X" means also....special head?

02-05-2012, 01:59 PM	#14
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: Saved a 4x4 from the crusher. (for now) I had some 487x heads and they were 2.02 X 1.60 __________________ Bud

02-05-2012, 02:28 PM	#15
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Saved a 4x4 from the crusher. (for now) You know someone out there is loosing sleep at night looking for a 72 cab/vin, tittle, frame, protec-o-plate for a 72 4x4. I wonder if the #'s on the engine match the protec-o-plate? __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

02-05-2012, 04:03 PM	#17
Maxxd07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ND Posts: 520	Re: Saved a 4x4 from the crusher. (for now) Great save! Lots of good parts on it yet. If you want to get rid of the plow lift-mount-pump stuff let me know I may be interested. __________________ Name: Les ---------------------- Couple 80s Couple 70s One 68



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02-05-2012, 04:07 PM	#18
Splash4195 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 341	Re: Saved a 4x4 from the crusher. (for now) Nice save!

02-05-2012, 11:28 PM	#19
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,839	Re: Saved a 4x4 from the crusher. (for now) The 487 head is a good performance head and the X ment it had better air intake flow. __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

02-06-2012, 11:14 AM	#23
Lifetime Project 72 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cobourg Ontario Canada Posts: 35	Re: Saved a 4x4 from the crusher. (for now) That is a great score! A big thankyou to saving it! I`ve seen worse on here being saved,so hopefully this one can be as well. Chris

02-06-2012, 11:24 AM	#24
ricks71pu Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: salem oregon Posts: 225	Re: Saved a 4x4 from the crusher. (for now) 1972? Are those not 1971 and back door panels? __________________ In the words of my favorite poet, singer/songwriter (Paul Thorn):"What ever you believe, you might be wrong"

02-06-2012, 12:37 PM	#25
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,177	Re: Saved a 4x4 from the crusher. (for now) They are the base plastic panels from 72. 71 and earlier would have been totally flat. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

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