1972 GMC duramax build
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http://83de202b.jpg I have a 1972 GMC 2500 that I'm swapping the chassis on. The chassis is from a 2003 Chevrolet 2500HD duramax |
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http://https://www.67-72chevytrucks....1&d=1669661266 http://https://www.67-72chevytrucks....1&d=1669661302 I shortened the frame. I cut the factory weld on the 2003 frame, and removed 16" and slid the frame back together and welded it up. I shortened the brake lines, and fuel lines. I had to drill new crossmember holes, and holes for the torsion bar support bracket. I braced the frame with I-beams before cutting. |
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I'm trying to keep all the wiring intact and use the factory switches from the 2003 truck. I needed to find room for a few things. |
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Is the engine and allison going to fit the engine compartment and tunnel or is there going to be heavy mods??
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I plan on using the gauges of the 2003, but I want the look of the 72 dash. |
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My Uncle is a machinist. Lucky for me. He made me a bezel for my 72. I was able to find a very close match of the wood graphic. I polished the outer edge.
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This is a 10 year build so far. I got caught up in other projects, but I've been hitting this one pretty hard this year. At this point I have a running truck. I plan on getting it painted a Harley Davidson anniversary color they had. It's a cool blue color with some flake in it. When the sun hits it, it looks grey, or dark blue.http://https://www.67-72chevytrucks....1&d=1669728197http://https://www.67-72chevytrucks....1&d=1669728197http://https://www.67-72chevytrucks....1&d=1669728197
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Quite the project, not just a drive train swap. Lots of fore thought and planning.
Nice work! |
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I love this project, very interesting interpretation of a 1972 Duramax. You have quite the imagination and obviously the talent to make it happen.
I'm hooked and am excited to see how this pans out. |
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That is a cool dash concept. This will be nice when it completed. I'll follow along
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I want to use the 2003 wiper motor. I had to make a bracket so I could mount it. http://https://www.67-72chevytrucks....1&d=1670197388http://https://www.67-72chevytrucks....1&d=1670197388http://https://www.67-72chevytrucks....1&d=1670197388http://https://www.67-72chevytrucks....1&d=1670197388http://https://www.67-72chevytrucks....1&d=1670197388
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When I installed the brake pedal it sat off to the left from the factory 1972 one. I made a mock up pedal that I welded to the floor so I knew exactly where it was after I removed the pedal. I simply bent the 2003 brake pedal until it lined up where my old one was.http://https://www.67-72chevytrucks....1&d=1670198045http://https://www.67-72chevytrucks....1&d=1670198045http://https://www.67-72chevytrucks....1&d=1670198045
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Your build is awesome. Dash is very cool!
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I'm trying to thin out the harness. I'm pretty sure 90% of these wires can go. :)http://https://www.67-72chevytrucks....1&d=1671153538
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This truck has a ton of options. It's a Sierra Grande. It had tilt steering, cruise control (aftermarket?). Houndstooth interior, and a tachometer, and a passenger side bed toolbox.http://20230128_143937.jpg
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Just trying to plan out the A/C. Waiting on parts. |
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I'm not sure if this ash tray is stock, but I thought it looked cool, so I put it on. It was on the original door. |
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I see you were able to get some paint work done, any more pictures of the truck in paint?
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