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tsali39 · 04-14-2012, 05:39 AM

I found this truck sitting under a tree at the lake neglected for three years.
Runs good with a tune up but I have no dash lights nor gas guage. Looks to be lacking grounding wires from the engine to the firewall. Everything done to this truck was done poorly. Lots of work ahead but hey, I got a truck!

bigdog57 · 04-14-2012, 06:34 AM

Looks like a good start

Krooked Kustoms · 04-14-2012, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdog57

Looks like a good start

+1^ Whats the plans for the ol Girl? Welcome to the site to. Cheers

tsali39 · 04-14-2012, 10:14 AM

I have had it for a month and just drove it out yesterday. So much has been done wrong on this and add to that I am a total noob I guess if I can keep it running I will be doing good. I have yet to have one suprise on this that was not negative.

tsali39 · 04-14-2012, 11:32 AM

At this point this will only be an ugly rat truck as I do not have the $$$ or skill to rebuild any of it! Lurking here does give me lots of ideas!

tsali39 · 04-21-2012, 06:23 PM

Did a little wrenching on the 307 today and went and looked at some parts. Most of all I avoided the Charlotte Show and all the goodies I could buy there! Betty is running well enough for a trip to church tomorrow morning.

tsali39 · 04-30-2012, 09:03 PM

I have a tip on a few GMC's in a field not far from where I work. After work tomorrow I will meet the owner who say's "it's all for sale!"

Tinkermc · 04-30-2012, 09:40 PM

such a find after work I'd take a vacation day

Krooked Kustoms · 05-01-2012, 09:53 AM

I love the idea of a Rat Truck!!!

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Tinkermc · 05-01-2012, 08:51 PM

well what did you find after work?

tsali39 · 05-02-2012, 02:56 PM

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well what did you find after work?

We got halfway there and he called and said he could not meet us! We will try again another day. Rumour has it the field is full of trucks!

tsali39 · 05-06-2012, 08:43 PM

Betty is in the shop getting the Turbo 400 adjusted and drive shaft retubed. I am looking for tons of parts but can not post ads here? Not sure why! Her front end aligned well and the 305 is now purring like a kitty.

Krooked Kustoms · 05-06-2012, 08:50 PM

My mouth waters at the thought of a field of trucks!!! Hehe! Good to hear ya repairs went well, what's next for the ol girl?
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Tinkermc · 05-06-2012, 09:29 PM

I hope when you get to the field you take pictures

tsali39 · 05-07-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinkermc

I hope when you get to the field you take pictures

You can bet I will snap a few pics!

Tinkermc · 05-07-2012, 08:03 PM

remember we all live through pics sent in by people like you, and thank you for saying you would take a few snaps

tsali39 · 05-09-2012, 09:02 PM

Betty came home today following a week of chiropractic care from Chris Masingo. The best news is only one part fell off on the way home! Things are looking up!

NewType72 · 05-09-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tsali39

Betty came home today following a week of chiropractic care from Chris Masingo. The best news is only one part fell off on the way home! Things are looking up!

bwahahaha only one?? aww man that's amazing I usually have three off before I get home

gotta love the enthusiasm man keep the progress up

tsali39 · 05-10-2012, 08:57 PM

After yet another lousy day at work I decided to walk it off at my local bone yard. I found a few items that may help out. An indrilled cowl, yet another dash panel, and an elusive washer/wiper knob!

tsali39 · 05-15-2012, 08:26 PM

Like a scene from a truck dream. The woods filled with old trucks all between 1968 and 1972. Parts all over the flora in every step. Wheels, hoods, trim, doors and windows everywhere.

NewType72 · 05-15-2012, 08:31 PM

oh my lanta I'm drooling over that scene where can such a beautiful place exist!

tsali39 · 05-15-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NewType72

oh my lanta I'm drooling over that scene where can such a beautiful place exist!

Sadder still to watch it die then never to have known it: Neil Peart

These are all headed to the crusher...

bigdog57 · 05-16-2012, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tsali39

Sadder still to watch it die then never to have known it: Neil Peart

These are all headed to the crusher...

I would love to pick for parts before they go crushed.

tsali39 · 05-16-2012, 09:37 PM

I hope to pick up some rally wheels tomorrow. Still reeling from all the C10's I saw in the woods!

tsali39 · 05-24-2012, 09:35 PM

Betty got some new shoes! Also an old style air filter that will not fit due to the HEI.

04-14-2012, 05:39 AM	#1
tsali39 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yadkin Valley North Carolina Posts: 238	Meet Betty 72 GMC I found this truck sitting under a tree at the lake neglected for three years. Runs good with a tune up but I have no dash lights nor gas guage. Looks to be lacking grounding wires from the engine to the firewall. Everything done to this truck was done poorly. Lots of work ahead but hey, I got a truck! Attached Images Last edited by tsali39; 04-14-2012 at 05:54 AM.

04-14-2012, 06:34 AM	#2
bigdog57 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: krugerville Tx Posts: 81	Re: Meet Betty 72 GMC Looks like a good start __________________ Bigdog

04-14-2012, 10:14 AM	#4
tsali39 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yadkin Valley North Carolina Posts: 238	Re: Meet Betty 72 GMC I have had it for a month and just drove it out yesterday. So much has been done wrong on this and add to that I am a total noob I guess if I can keep it running I will be doing good. I have yet to have one suprise on this that was not negative. Attached Images

04-14-2012, 11:32 AM	#5
tsali39 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yadkin Valley North Carolina Posts: 238	Re: Meet Betty 72 GMC At this point this will only be an ugly rat truck as I do not have the $$$ or skill to rebuild any of it! Lurking here does give me lots of ideas! Attached Images

04-21-2012, 06:23 PM	#6
tsali39 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yadkin Valley North Carolina Posts: 238	Re: Meet Betty 72 GMC Did a little wrenching on the 307 today and went and looked at some parts. Most of all I avoided the Charlotte Show and all the goodies I could buy there! Betty is running well enough for a trip to church tomorrow morning. Attached Images

04-30-2012, 09:03 PM	#7
tsali39 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yadkin Valley North Carolina Posts: 238	Re: Meet Betty 72 GMC I have a tip on a few GMC's in a field not far from where I work. After work tomorrow I will meet the owner who say's "it's all for sale!" Attached Images

04-30-2012, 09:40 PM	#8
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Meet Betty 72 GMC such a find after work I'd take a vacation day

05-01-2012, 09:53 AM	#9
Krooked Kustoms Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Langwarrin South, Victoria, Australia Posts: 121	Re: Meet Betty 72 GMC I love the idea of a Rat Truck!!! Posted via Mobile Device

05-01-2012, 08:51 PM	#10
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Meet Betty 72 GMC well what did you find after work?

05-06-2012, 08:43 PM	#12
tsali39 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yadkin Valley North Carolina Posts: 238	Re: Meet Betty 72 GMC Betty is in the shop getting the Turbo 400 adjusted and drive shaft retubed. I am looking for tons of parts but can not post ads here? Not sure why! Her front end aligned well and the 305 is now purring like a kitty. Attached Images

05-06-2012, 08:50 PM	#13
Krooked Kustoms Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Langwarrin South, Victoria, Australia Posts: 121	Re: Meet Betty 72 GMC My mouth waters at the thought of a field of trucks!!! Hehe! Good to hear ya repairs went well, what's next for the ol girl? Posted via Mobile Device

05-06-2012, 09:29 PM	#14
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Meet Betty 72 GMC I hope when you get to the field you take pictures

05-07-2012, 08:03 PM	#16
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Meet Betty 72 GMC remember we all live through pics sent in by people like you, and thank you for saying you would take a few snaps

05-09-2012, 09:02 PM	#17
tsali39 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yadkin Valley North Carolina Posts: 238	Re: Meet Betty 72 GMC Betty came home today following a week of chiropractic care from Chris Masingo. The best news is only one part fell off on the way home! Things are looking up! Attached Images

05-10-2012, 08:57 PM	#19
tsali39 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yadkin Valley North Carolina Posts: 238	Re: Meet Betty 72 GMC After yet another lousy day at work I decided to walk it off at my local bone yard. I found a few items that may help out. An indrilled cowl, yet another dash panel, and an elusive washer/wiper knob!



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05-15-2012, 08:26 PM	#20
tsali39 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yadkin Valley North Carolina Posts: 238	Re: Meet Betty 72 GMC Like a scene from a truck dream. The woods filled with old trucks all between 1968 and 1972. Parts all over the flora in every step. Wheels, hoods, trim, doors and windows everywhere. Attached Images

05-15-2012, 08:31 PM	#21
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05-16-2012, 09:37 PM	#24
tsali39 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yadkin Valley North Carolina Posts: 238	Re: Meet Betty 72 GMC I hope to pick up some rally wheels tomorrow. Still reeling from all the C10's I saw in the woods! Attached Images

05-24-2012, 09:35 PM	#25
tsali39 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yadkin Valley North Carolina Posts: 238	Re: Meet Betty 72 GMC Betty got some new shoes! Also an old style air filter that will not fit due to the HEI. Attached Images

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