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Madipie03 · 02-22-2015, 11:53 PM

Hello. I picked this up from another member a couple of weeks ago. I'm planning to go all stock with the exception of a lift and maybe tire rack/hidden winch. So far ive gathered the 36" tires on it with accurides, and a rust free core support. Its a rough old girl, but much less rust than others Ive found around here. I just pressure washed it inside and out today.

Madipie03 · 02-22-2015, 11:55 PM

Last one

Madipie03 · 02-22-2015, 11:57 PM

Trying again

**LockDoc** · 02-23-2015, 12:57 AM

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Looks good. Keep us up to speed on your progress.

LockDoc

Madipie03 · 02-23-2015, 01:21 AM

Will Do!

60sIron · 02-23-2015, 01:50 AM

Sweet!

vectorit · 02-23-2015, 02:12 AM

Keeping an eye on this project!

Love the 8 lug 4x4's!

Madipie03 · 02-23-2015, 08:08 PM

Chris, Thank you. I may have questions to ask along the way. I'm mostly really curious about the paint color. I cant find it as a 72 option. Really light blue. Have you seen it on a 67-72 before? I think ive seen some 67-68s. I know I can have it matched. But not having the official name for the blue is driving me nuts. I'd love to find a fender and hood that matches for now. Even if shipping ate me alive. Only cancer Ive found is the skin on drivers door. The rest is surface rust so far.

**LockDoc** · 02-23-2015, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Madipie03

Chris, Thank you. I may have questions to ask along the way. I'm mostly really curious about the paint color. I cant find it as a 72 option. Really light blue. Have you seen it on a 67-72 before? I think ive seen some 67-68s. I know I can have it matched. But not having the official name for the blue is driving me nuts. I'd love to find a fender and hood that matches for now. Even if shipping ate me alive. Only cancer Ive found is the skin on drivers door. The rest is surface rust so far.

I would think you could figure out what the original color was from the paint code on the SPID. I don't remember where you look it up on here though.

LockDoc

Madipie03 · 02-23-2015, 08:52 PM

Yeah. I posted it. Its a 4001CB. So a two tone, but Tim on the trucks forum side said its a special order and could be from any 1972 or earlier GM product I believe. He asked if I posted it on this side. Maybe I should start a new thread?

RedRoad · 02-23-2015, 11:24 PM

BAD ASS!!

What size tires are on that beast?

**LockDoc** · 02-23-2015, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Madipie03

Yeah. I posted it. Its a 4001CB. So a two tone, but Tim on the trucks forum side said its a special order and could be from any 1972 or earlier GM product I believe. He asked if I posted it on this side. Maybe I should start a new thread?

No problem posting it in this thread. You might want to post something in the "Paint & Bodywork" forum though. Those guys are pretty sharp over there....

LockDoc

Madipie03 · 02-24-2015, 12:12 AM

Lockdoc, thats a great idea. Thank you. The tires are 36x12.5 16s on 16x7 accurides. Suspension is stock HD option. It clears by maybe an inch sitting still, but does clear with wheels turned (being pulled). The burb is not a runner at the moment. Before I put in a new engine I need to lift it a bit or they will rub easily. I do think the offset works well though. I like the look. Stole it from special-k's old trucks.

**special-K** · 03-03-2015, 01:21 AM

Your Suburban has 'special paint", not a production color found on the charts. Basically, it's s COPO order. I'd imagine it was either a municipality of some sort, but who knows? I like that it's a GMC on top of being a 3/4t

Madipie03 · 03-03-2015, 01:24 AM

Thanks Tim. Im hoping I'll slow down messing around with parts and get started on it soon.

twistedchevy · 03-22-2015, 01:09 PM

Bump

Madipie03 · 03-22-2015, 01:22 PM

Thank you for the bump. Well, I picked up a 402 BBC thats going to the machine shop this next week after the engine kit shows up. Its currently stripped and ready to go. The block had never been rebuilt, and the ridges werent too bad. Doesnt need decked or anything crazy. Pretty nice block. Were going to punch it 30 over and do an Edelbrock performer cam, intake, valve spring combo with the engine kit. I'm in the middle of dropping the fuel tank. The front clip is off. I need to pull the 350, th350, and 205 out. Im on the hunt for a th400 and 32 spline np205 for it. Lots to do!

**LockDoc** · 03-22-2015, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Madipie03

Thank you for the bump. Well, I picked up a 402 BBC thats going to the machine shop this next week after the engine kit shows up. Its currently stripped and ready to go. The block had never been rebuilt, and the ridges werent too bad. Doesnt need decked or anything crazy. Pretty nice block. Were going to punch it 30 over and do an Edelbrock performer cam, intake, valve spring combo with the engine kit. I'm in the middle of dropping the fuel tank. The front clip is off. I need to pull the 350, th350, and 205 out. Im on the hunt for a th400 and 32 spline np205 for it. Lots to do!

Well, I always say.... Progress is progress. Glad to see you are still plugging away on it.

LockDoc

Madipie03 · 04-01-2015, 09:29 PM

LockDoc, Thank you. Bgrdmoose (Zack) says you did a great job with his locks. Your highly recommended around here. I'm not sure what your service costs but I'll send you mine when we get closer. I'm waiting for pistons right now before the machine shop. If im driving it in 6 months I'll be thrilled.

oldertruckfan · 04-01-2015, 10:05 PM

subscribed. 3/4 ton GMC fan here. love the look of that one

**LockDoc** · 04-01-2015, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madipie03

LockDoc, Thank you. Bgrdmoose (Zack) says you did a great job with his locks. Your highly recommended around here. I'm not sure what your service costs but I'll send you mine when we get closer. I'm waiting for pistons right now before the machine shop. If im driving it in 6 months I'll be thrilled.

Thanks. Let me know when you get ready. We'll figure out what you need and I'll give you a price on it....

LockDoc

RedRoad · 08-06-2015, 03:37 AM

Updates?

Madipie03 · 08-16-2015, 12:15 PM

I got the 402 block and heads back from the machine shop. Bored .30 over KB pistons, rv cam etc. Should be around 350hp and im hoping for 400-450bs of torque. Should be a good reliable towing/truck engine. Im short on time at the moment but looking forward to working on it. I also bought a new piece of glass for the back, sold the off road roof rack and bought some vintage style clamps from nrs. I'm hunting down a th400 an np205 for it at the moment.

02-22-2015, 11:53 PM	#1
Madipie03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Postfalls ID Posts: 205	New to me 72 GMC 3/4 4x4 Suburban Hello. I picked this up from another member a couple of weeks ago. I'm planning to go all stock with the exception of a lift and maybe tire rack/hidden winch. So far ive gathered the 36" tires on it with accurides, and a rust free core support. Its a rough old girl, but much less rust than others Ive found around here. I just pressure washed it inside and out today. Attached Images

02-22-2015, 11:55 PM	#2
Madipie03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Postfalls ID Posts: 205	Re: New to me 72 GMC 3/4 4x4 Suburban Last one

02-22-2015, 11:57 PM	#3
Madipie03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Postfalls ID Posts: 205	Re: New to me 72 GMC 3/4 4x4 Suburban Trying again Attached Images

02-23-2015, 12:57 AM	#4
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02-23-2015, 01:21 AM	#5
Madipie03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Postfalls ID Posts: 205	Re: New to me 72 GMC 3/4 4x4 Suburban Will Do!

02-23-2015, 01:50 AM	#6
60sIron Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sebastopol California Posts: 151	Re: New to me 72 GMC 3/4 4x4 Suburban Sweet!

02-23-2015, 02:12 AM	#7
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: New to me 72 GMC 3/4 4x4 Suburban Keeping an eye on this project! Love the 8 lug 4x4's! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

02-23-2015, 08:08 PM	#8
Madipie03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Postfalls ID Posts: 205	Re: New to me 72 GMC 3/4 4x4 Suburban Chris, Thank you. I may have questions to ask along the way. I'm mostly really curious about the paint color. I cant find it as a 72 option. Really light blue. Have you seen it on a 67-72 before? I think ive seen some 67-68s. I know I can have it matched. But not having the official name for the blue is driving me nuts. I'd love to find a fender and hood that matches for now. Even if shipping ate me alive. Only cancer Ive found is the skin on drivers door. The rest is surface rust so far.

02-23-2015, 08:52 PM	#10
Madipie03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Postfalls ID Posts: 205	Re: New to me 72 GMC 3/4 4x4 Suburban Yeah. I posted it. Its a 4001CB. So a two tone, but Tim on the trucks forum side said its a special order and could be from any 1972 or earlier GM product I believe. He asked if I posted it on this side. Maybe I should start a new thread?

02-23-2015, 11:24 PM	#11
RedRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 927	Re: New to me 72 GMC 3/4 4x4 Suburban BAD ASS!! What size tires are on that beast?

02-24-2015, 12:12 AM	#13
Madipie03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Postfalls ID Posts: 205	Re: New to me 72 GMC 3/4 4x4 Suburban Lockdoc, thats a great idea. Thank you. The tires are 36x12.5 16s on 16x7 accurides. Suspension is stock HD option. It clears by maybe an inch sitting still, but does clear with wheels turned (being pulled). The burb is not a runner at the moment. Before I put in a new engine I need to lift it a bit or they will rub easily. I do think the offset works well though. I like the look. Stole it from special-k's old trucks.

03-03-2015, 01:21 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: New to me 72 GMC 3/4 4x4 Suburban Your Suburban has 'special paint", not a production color found on the charts. Basically, it's s COPO order. I'd imagine it was either a municipality of some sort, but who knows? I like that it's a GMC on top of being a 3/4t __________________ "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 ~

03-03-2015, 01:24 AM	#15
Madipie03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Postfalls ID Posts: 205	Re: New to me 72 GMC 3/4 4x4 Suburban Thanks Tim. Im hoping I'll slow down messing around with parts and get started on it soon.

03-22-2015, 01:09 PM	#16
twistedchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: napa, ca Posts: 249	Re: New to me 72 GMC 3/4 4x4 Suburban Bump __________________ Mine: 72 c20 Chevy suburban, 02 5.3 w/4l60e , factory ac and 50gal tank. 70 k10 Chevy burb, 04 5.3 w/4l60e np241, with dual 30gal saddle tanks and rear 30 gal tank Dads: 67 c10 step side(project) 72 c10 GMC burb 350/400, with 67 Chevy front clip(grocery getter) Ours: 67 c30 tow truck 70 c10 long bed 383stroker w/digital gauges(work truck)

03-22-2015, 01:22 PM	#17
Madipie03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Postfalls ID Posts: 205	Re: New to me 72 GMC 3/4 4x4 Suburban Thank you for the bump. Well, I picked up a 402 BBC thats going to the machine shop this next week after the engine kit shows up. Its currently stripped and ready to go. The block had never been rebuilt, and the ridges werent too bad. Doesnt need decked or anything crazy. Pretty nice block. Were going to punch it 30 over and do an Edelbrock performer cam, intake, valve spring combo with the engine kit. I'm in the middle of dropping the fuel tank. The front clip is off. I need to pull the 350, th350, and 205 out. Im on the hunt for a th400 and 32 spline np205 for it. Lots to do!



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04-01-2015, 09:29 PM	#19
Madipie03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Postfalls ID Posts: 205	Re: New to me 72 GMC 3/4 4x4 Suburban LockDoc, Thank you. Bgrdmoose (Zack) says you did a great job with his locks. Your highly recommended around here. I'm not sure what your service costs but I'll send you mine when we get closer. I'm waiting for pistons right now before the machine shop. If im driving it in 6 months I'll be thrilled.

04-01-2015, 10:05 PM	#20
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08-06-2015, 03:37 AM	#22
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08-16-2015, 12:15 PM	#23
Madipie03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Postfalls ID Posts: 205	Re: New to me 72 GMC 3/4 4x4 Suburban I got the 402 block and heads back from the machine shop. Bored .30 over KB pistons, rv cam etc. Should be around 350hp and im hoping for 400-450bs of torque. Should be a good reliable towing/truck engine. Im short on time at the moment but looking forward to working on it. I also bought a new piece of glass for the back, sold the off road roof rack and bought some vintage style clamps from nrs. I'm hunting down a th400 an np205 for it at the moment.

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