72 GMC Project 3/4 Ton 4x4
 

Well, the work started tonight.

I have a 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500 4x4. I'm doing a few things to it to make it a better tow rig.

Tonight we took out the guages, dash, vents, radio, heater core and grill, wiring. It's all in excellent condition and works just fine. All this stuff will soon be for sale once I figure out how much its worth :)

We'll be installing a vintage air a/c system, digital guages, new dash, seats, liners, electic windows & locks, replacing the 350 with a 383 strokers for towing (the 350 will end up in the Jeep), fuel cell, and probably a few other things that will come about by the project. I didn't take pics tonight. We're doing the work at a friends house and it takes me 1hr 15min drive each way (58mins on the SBK). We're hoping to have the truck done in 2 or 3 weeks. We shall see. I try to post some pics once I figure out how to post them. Wish me luck, and I may be back to ask some questions.

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Just remember you have to be a paid subscriber to post for sale and value threads. Good luck on your project. Hope to see pics real soon.
Aaron

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Sounds like a great project - keep us posted on your progress.

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Yes good luck. I have a 72 gmc also so I could be interested in something. Looking for a nice tailgate currently.

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Okay, finally figured out how to post attachments. Here is the 72 GMC I'm working on.

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Dang.. that thing's a beut!

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sweet lookin truck u got there

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That's a nice one and I hate longbeds. Congrats to you.

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Thanks for the kind words. I'll take some pics of the project and will keep you guys updated.

engine, Carb, intake, gaskets, distributor, ignition box, ignition wires, valve covers, headers are all in route. Should be here by Friday, so maybe hopefully we'll have the engine in by Sunday. I can't wait for it to be done.

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wow that truck is nice. why a fuel cell? to hold more gas? also if it were me i would not change a thing it looks mint! good luck

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Fuel cell for safety. It's got three tanks and they scare the crap out of me. I'll be using it for a tow rig in bad conditions, so I need it to be in top shape and with the safest fuel options, unlike the incab bomb or secondary tank bombs that are known for exploding on side impact. The truck is in good shape, but with my bad back, it's gonna get a rework from head to toe including some type of air ride as overload suspension for heavy loads.

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Maybe I am different, but I really like that green/black interior!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I might have to be a copy cat on that because I always wanted to have a black truck, but I have a ton of green interior pcs.

Definitely very nice!

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I think that thing is pretty sweet the way it is but do what you want with it

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Very nice. Love the 4 eyed 4x4s.

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Nice :thumbs:

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well, we're making headway.....

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and...here is the new engine. its not built yet. we just had to put some pieces on it to get us inspired. :hm:

Pics of the old 350 and the new 383 stroker

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What headers are those, I can not read the label

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Thorley. Nice thick flange and lots of room for the plugs to stay nice and cool.

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Nice truck. Really like the slots as well.

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oh i understand you completely but if i may your truck is much safer then any 73 to 87 on the road today. Yout tank while behind the seat may not be really safe but Saddle bags as we have are much worse. Our tanks are unprotected and since most people get hit in those spots and out tanks are outside the frame rails well you can guess what happens. They even have a website for victoms it is ( no crash no burn ,com or somthing) eather way I do understand your reasoning and i think the fuel cell will make for a safe rig. also are you going to fix the filler cap on the cab then?
Good luck and keep the pics coming

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That is a beautiful truck - keep us posted.

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what the swithch that looks like a headlight swithc on the far left in the metal for???

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:metal: :metal: Yeah i was wondering the same thing. Really nice truck and your making great progress

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That lets me flip the fuel guage line between the three tanks so I can see how much fuel I have in each of them.