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1971gmcshortbed · 07-15-2003, 02:51 AM

hello all 67 72 fellas, i found this site last night and was so exited about posting for tech help i forgot to introduce myself. i'm in the southwest (it's pretty hot right about now). i work at a GM dealership, hope no one takes offense.. been a tech for about 10 years now. mostly electrical work and a/c.

my father purchased a 71 GMC when i was about 14, i actually thought it was ugly at the time, it became mine during high school. it had a 307, i put 64cc camel hump heads and torker cam in it. i thought i had a bad a** truck. after a while it ran tired. parked it for about 8 years, i was so in love with it so i never sold it.

resurrection: i pulled it out of my moms yard 2 weeks ago, pulled the heads, took them to the machine shop, gonna do new stainless valves 2.02, new guides, and hard exhaust seats, (no leaded gas). i came across a '99 chevy roller block 4 bolt, it had a piston with "black death" said my machinist. so i'm goin .030 over leavin the crank which is in great shape. i'm gonna run a comp cams 282HR which is designed for the new style roller block.

several other goodies include a 700R4 trans built with transmissionhead.com's raptor kit, 2500 stall, and lots of high hp goodies. i just won a truck megashifter on ebay. also holley blue electric pump. yee haw. ebay is helpin out lots.

building this thing has definetly shown me something though, how much money i DON"T have.... oh well i'm just getting it running now, cosmetics can come later. it's not ugly though body is super straight and only normal rocker rust.. i plan to be running by late august. i'm sure this site is going to help out alot, i'll appreciate all the help and will be happy to help in what i can as well.

later.

SweetandLong68 · 07-15-2003, 03:58 AM

Sweet. Glad you made it over to our little world

You need to get some pics of your truck up so we can see it!!

Have a good one!
CHRIS

JayDubBlazer · 07-15-2003, 04:15 AM

Good someone that can help wit electrical and A/C problems

krue · 07-15-2003, 06:08 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Post some pictures of your truck!

**JIMs70GMC** · 07-15-2003, 06:14 AM

Welcome from SE VA.

chevymaz · 07-15-2003, 06:20 AM

Welcome from Oklahoma

toms68cst · 07-15-2003, 06:22 AM

Welcome aboard! It's cool that you have the same truck that you had in high school.

smokekiki · 07-15-2003, 08:08 AM

I don't think anyone will take offense!Welcome from PA.What part of the southwest?

*Randy70C-10* · 07-15-2003, 08:37 AM

Welcome from Virginia Beach! Sooooo, where are ya from??

1971gmcshortbed · 07-15-2003, 09:15 AM

the good 'ol land of enchantment, Las Cruces, NM

**Yukon Jack** · 07-15-2003, 09:19 AM

Welcome to the best place on the net! Sounds like you have a good plan thought out for your truck.

jhwkns · 07-15-2003, 09:39 AM

Hello from Las Vegas

Davy · 07-15-2003, 09:44 AM

Welcome from MN. Pics?

07-15-2003, 10:36 AM

Welcome from Sunny & Hot So Cal.

70 CST 4X4 · 07-15-2003, 12:33 PM

Another welcome from sunny and hot California (central)

SEVEND2 · 07-15-2003, 12:34 PM

welcome to the boards from So. Calif ((a little cooler than where linus0014 is from in Calif. LOL)

rambler · 07-15-2003, 12:43 PM

Welcome from Missouri,,, I lived in Albuqueque for a year, wish I had the money, lots of "southern belt" rigs down there... but that was 9 years ago and wife was having babies...

07-15-2003, 01:15 PM

Talk about hot: Its 10:17am and its 99' outside already!! Ouch. Talk about having leather on the bottoms of my feet.

**Palf70Step** · 07-15-2003, 03:30 PM

And another hot and muggy South Mississippi welcome.

Longhorn Man · 07-15-2003, 03:56 PM

Other that the imposoing rain headed this way, it's been beutifull here today.
Welcome to THE place for info. It is pretty cool to have a dealer person in the house...with any luck, you can find all the N.O.S. stuff and hook us up.

(My idea...I get dibs!)

pickupman · 07-15-2003, 05:27 PM

Welcome to the board from VA. You will find alot of good people and info here.
Bill

weasel29gm · 07-15-2003, 05:52 PM

Welcome from West Virginia and enjoy the ride!!!!!!!!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-15-2003, 07:20 PM

Welcome from Southern Oregon.

**old Rusty C10** · 07-15-2003, 08:03 PM

welcome to the board from NJ and glad to hear we have a GM guy here whose brain we can pick

Gordo · 07-15-2003, 08:13 PM

Welcome from Connecticut!

07-15-2003, 02:51 AM	#1
1971gmcshortbed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 284	allow me to introduce myself (and truck).. hello all 67 72 fellas, i found this site last night and was so exited about posting for tech help i forgot to introduce myself. i'm in the southwest (it's pretty hot right about now). i work at a GM dealership, hope no one takes offense.. been a tech for about 10 years now. mostly electrical work and a/c. my father purchased a 71 GMC when i was about 14, i actually thought it was ugly at the time, it became mine during high school. it had a 307, i put 64cc camel hump heads and torker cam in it. i thought i had a bad a** truck. after a while it ran tired. parked it for about 8 years, i was so in love with it so i never sold it. resurrection: i pulled it out of my moms yard 2 weeks ago, pulled the heads, took them to the machine shop, gonna do new stainless valves 2.02, new guides, and hard exhaust seats, (no leaded gas). i came across a '99 chevy roller block 4 bolt, it had a piston with "black death" said my machinist. so i'm goin .030 over leavin the crank which is in great shape. i'm gonna run a comp cams 282HR which is designed for the new style roller block. several other goodies include a 700R4 trans built with transmissionhead.com's raptor kit, 2500 stall, and lots of high hp goodies. i just won a truck megashifter on ebay. also holley blue electric pump. yee haw. ebay is helpin out lots. building this thing has definetly shown me something though, how much money i DON"T have.... oh well i'm just getting it running now, cosmetics can come later. it's not ugly though body is super straight and only normal rocker rust.. i plan to be running by late august. i'm sure this site is going to help out alot, i'll appreciate all the help and will be happy to help in what i can as well. later. __________________ My build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379006

07-15-2003, 03:58 AM	#2
SweetandLong68 Your UncleBen Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 590	Sweet. Glad you made it over to our little world You need to get some pics of your truck up so we can see it!! Have a good one! CHRIS __________________ 68 C10 shortbed -- Street/Strip

07-15-2003, 04:15 AM	#3
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Good someone that can help wit electrical and A/C problems __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

07-15-2003, 06:08 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Post some pictures of your 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"

07-15-2003, 06:14 AM	#5
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Welcome from SE VA. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

07-15-2003, 06:20 AM	#6
chevymaz What are you looking at? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kellyville,Oklahoma Posts: 308	Welcome from Oklahoma __________________ 1971 GMC LWB 2005 Honda Element 2007 Honda Fit

07-15-2003, 06:22 AM	#7
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,284	Welcome aboard! It's cool that you have the same truck that you had in high school. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

07-15-2003, 08:08 AM	#8
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	I don't think anyone will take offense!Welcome from PA.What part of the southwest? __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

07-15-2003, 08:37 AM	#9
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Welcome from Virginia Beach! Sooooo, where are ya from??

07-15-2003, 09:15 AM	#10
1971gmcshortbed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 284	the good 'ol land of enchantment, Las Cruces, NM __________________ My build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379006

07-15-2003, 09:19 AM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Welcome to the best place on the net! Sounds like you have a good plan thought out for your truck. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-15-2003, 09:39 AM	#12
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07-15-2003, 09:44 AM	#13
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	Welcome from MN. Pics? __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

07-15-2003, 10:36 AM	#14
Linus0014 Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome from Sunny & Hot So Cal.

07-15-2003, 12:33 PM	#15
70 CST 4X4 Have A Nice Day! Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 356	Another welcome from sunny and hot California (central) __________________ 1970 CST K10 350/350/205 Short Bed - Fleetside Tach-Tilt-A/C-Tow Hooks Front & Rear Disc Brakes Front & Rear Posi 3.73 Gears 30 Gallon Stainless Fuel Tank SOLD 01/18 !!!!! 2007 2500 HD Classic Crew Cab LT2 4X4 Duramax LBZ



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07-15-2003, 12:34 PM	#16
SEVEND2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Menifee, Calif, USA Posts: 2,145	welcome to the boards from So. Calif ((a little cooler than where linus0014 is from in Calif. LOL) __________________ With a 1972 Chevy Custom-10 Long bed w/350cid th350, (under-construction). Progress on truck so far (follow link): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=51051 and stage 2 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58132 ~ "Why couldn't you have just put the bunny back in the box?" ~

07-15-2003, 12:43 PM	#17
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Welcome from Missouri,,, I lived in Albuqueque for a year, wish I had the money, lots of "southern belt" rigs down there... but that was 9 years ago and wife was having babies... __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

07-15-2003, 01:15 PM	#18
Linus0014 Guest Posts: n/a	Talk about hot: Its 10:17am and its 99' outside already!! Ouch. Talk about having leather on the bottoms of my feet.

07-15-2003, 03:30 PM	#19
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,842	And another hot and muggy South Mississippi welcome. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-15-2003, 03:56 PM	#20
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Other that the imposoing rain headed this way, it's been beutifull here today. Welcome to THE place for info. It is pretty cool to have a dealer person in the house...with any luck, you can find all the N.O.S. stuff and hook us up. (My idea...I get dibs!)

07-15-2003, 05:27 PM	#21
pickupman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 3,095	Welcome to the board from VA. You will find alot of good people and info here. Bill __________________ atheystruck@comcast.net 67 1/2 ton 4wd custom cab 72 1/2 ton 4wd super cheyenne 71 1/2 BB super cheyenne shortbed

07-15-2003, 05:52 PM	#22
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,093	Welcome from West Virginia and enjoy the ride!!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

07-15-2003, 07:20 PM	#23
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Welcome from Southern Oregon. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-15-2003, 08:03 PM	#24
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,285	welcome to the board from NJ and glad to hear we have a GM guy here whose brain we can pick __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

07-15-2003, 08:13 PM	#25
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Welcome from Connecticut! __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

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