My 72' on the beach of lake powell - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 04-06-2014, 08:34 PM

Haven't posted in awhile but I was up at powell this weekend and took some pics!

mjjjracing · 04-06-2014, 08:45 PM

Very nice truck

speedfreak369 · 04-06-2014, 09:50 PM

Bad ass

CG · 04-06-2014, 09:52 PM

Cool pics ... how is the water level on the lake these days?

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 04-06-2014, 10:04 PM

Low, very low lately...

**special-K** · 04-06-2014, 10:10 PM

Great pictures of a great truck. Thanks for posting. That first one is worth framing. You make me miss living there in Flagstaff (Mountainaire)

Husker · 04-06-2014, 10:34 PM

Great Pics, Love your truck.
Ron

Mr Chevorlet · 04-06-2014, 10:50 PM

Love the truck and pictures

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 04-06-2014, 10:52 PM

Thanks guys, here's a short video. Was really soft and I didn't let any air out of the tires otherwise I probably would've made it. Yeah that's my girlfriend laughing....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfyM...ature=youtu.be

tommys72 · 04-07-2014, 08:32 AM

Awesome pics

mgkgmc · 04-07-2014, 08:43 AM

Looks like you can have some fun on those rocks. Makes me want to finish my Jimmy to go off-roading sooner.

alsriv2 · 04-07-2014, 10:04 AM

You are making me miss home!

(AZ is home - Stuck in MD due to employment)

JimJones · 04-07-2014, 11:12 PM

Man that’s a nice truck I'm really loving it.

What size tiers, rims and lift are you running?

Anymore pics?

**70cst** · 04-07-2014, 11:47 PM

My favorites are the 1st and last picture.

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 04-08-2014, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimJones

Man that’s a nice truck I'm really loving it.

What size tiers, rims and lift are you running?

Anymore pics?

33-15-12.5 tires and rims, I'm wanting to go with some skinnier tires and some 16" rims though once I wear these out. Has a 4" lift on it. Rides like a lumber wagon..

JimJones · 04-10-2014, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue 72 gmc 4x4

33-15-12.5 tires and rims, I'm wanting to go with some skinnier tires and some 16" rims though once I wear these out. Has a 4" lift on it. Rides like a lumber wagon..

You said something that I'm curious about. I don’t currently own a C10 but am planning on buying a 4x4 and fixing it up. I am always on this forum looking for ideas and tips for when I finally get around to my build. Something that is just as important to me a big engine and tiers is making it ride and handle good. You said it handles like a "lumber wagon". What can be done to make these trucks ride and handle great? What do you plan on doing to yours to change this?

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 04-11-2014, 11:15 AM

Well I don't plan on doing anything to change how it rides. It's an old 4x4 and not much can be done to make it ride smoother. Stock they don't ride too bad but the lift springs on the front are quite stiff and that is why it rides like a "lumber wagon".

**jocko** · 04-11-2014, 12:59 PM

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Thanks for sharing those GREAT pics!

04-06-2014, 08:34 PM	#1
blue 72 gmc 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Aladdin Wy Posts: 794	My 72' on the beach of lake powell Haven't posted in awhile but I was up at powell this weekend and took some pics! Attached Images __________________ 1955 GMC Hydramatic 1959 Chevy Spartan 100 1969 Chevy C/10 1969 Chevy C/30 Bruiser 1972 GMC (Wrecked) 1972 GMC pickup..old blue Restored Vent Windows https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=766598 1955 GMC hydramatic build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429417

04-06-2014, 08:45 PM	#2
mjjjracing Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Rye Colorado Posts: 43	Re: My 72' on the beach of lake powell Very nice truck __________________ 39 GMC pickup,70 GMC K1500 short bed 4x4 ,72 K10 short bed step side 4x4 ,71 short bed fleet side , 72 K20 long bed ,74 K10 long bed , 69 C30 dump bed dually, 79 K30 standard cab dually , 02 Dodge 4x4 dually

04-06-2014, 09:50 PM	#3
speedfreak369 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: GA/AL Posts: 290	Re: My 72' on the beach of lake powell Bad ass __________________ 1965 c10 short stepside (dad's project) 1967 c10 fleetside 350/350 trans (my baby)

04-06-2014, 09:52 PM	#4
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,826	Re: My 72' on the beach of lake powell Cool pics ... how is the water level on the lake these days? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

04-06-2014, 10:04 PM	#5
blue 72 gmc 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Aladdin Wy Posts: 794	Re: My 72' on the beach of lake powell Low, very low lately... __________________ 1955 GMC Hydramatic 1959 Chevy Spartan 100 1969 Chevy C/10 1969 Chevy C/30 Bruiser 1972 GMC (Wrecked) 1972 GMC pickup..old blue Restored Vent Windows https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=766598 1955 GMC hydramatic build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429417

04-06-2014, 10:10 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: My 72' on the beach of lake powell Great pictures of a great truck. Thanks for posting. That first one is worth framing. You make me miss living there in Flagstaff (Mountainaire) __________________ "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 ~

04-06-2014, 10:34 PM	#7
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: My 72' on the beach of lake powell Great Pics, Love your truck. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

04-06-2014, 10:50 PM	#8
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: My 72' on the beach of lake powell Love the truck and pictures __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

04-06-2014, 10:52 PM	#9
blue 72 gmc 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Aladdin Wy Posts: 794	Re: My 72' on the beach of lake powell Thanks guys, here's a short video. Was really soft and I didn't let any air out of the tires otherwise I probably would've made it. Yeah that's my girlfriend laughing.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfyM...ature=youtu.be __________________ 1955 GMC Hydramatic 1959 Chevy Spartan 100 1969 Chevy C/10 1969 Chevy C/30 Bruiser 1972 GMC (Wrecked) 1972 GMC pickup..old blue Restored Vent Windows https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=766598 1955 GMC hydramatic build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429417

04-07-2014, 08:32 AM	#10
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: My 72' on the beach of lake powell Awesome pics __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

04-07-2014, 08:43 AM	#11
mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,354	Re: My 72' on the beach of lake powell Looks like you can have some fun on those rocks. Makes me want to finish my Jimmy to go off-roading sooner. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 stepside 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 2004 Chevy Colorado 1989 Swb Silverado 1972 Aj's Stormer

04-07-2014, 10:04 AM	#12
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: My 72' on the beach of lake powell You are making me miss home! (AZ is home - Stuck in MD due to employment) __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

04-07-2014, 11:12 PM	#13
JimJones Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 113	Re: My 72' on the beach of lake powell Man that’s a nice truck I'm really loving it. What size tiers, rims and lift are you running? Anymore pics?

04-07-2014, 11:47 PM	#14
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: My 72' on the beach of lake powell My favorites are the 1st and last picture. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

04-11-2014, 11:15 AM	#17
blue 72 gmc 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Aladdin Wy Posts: 794	Re: My 72' on the beach of lake powell Well I don't plan on doing anything to change how it rides. It's an old 4x4 and not much can be done to make it ride smoother. Stock they don't ride too bad but the lift springs on the front are quite stiff and that is why it rides like a "lumber wagon". __________________ 1955 GMC Hydramatic 1959 Chevy Spartan 100 1969 Chevy C/10 1969 Chevy C/30 Bruiser 1972 GMC (Wrecked) 1972 GMC pickup..old blue Restored Vent Windows https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=766598 1955 GMC hydramatic build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429417



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04-11-2014, 12:59 PM	#18
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