Trusty Rusty - 72 GMC LWB

[KY_GMC]

Today we started the tear down of Trusty Rusty.

We are starting with a 1972 GMC Super Custom LWB. It has a 350 SBC and TH350 with a 12 bolt rear end. The truck was originally from Arizona and the PO purchased it and drove it back to Cincinnati, OH. I have owned it since 1998. This truck came with power steering, brakes and the heavy duty front and rear springs and can haul a load!

Our plan is to remove the 350 and stroke it into a 383. With GMPP Vortec heads, Comp Cams 268 and headers, we should be able to get around 400HP.

The front end will be rebuilt, frame painted and plenty of body work. I am going to stay with the stock colors with exception of adding the two tone while stripe on the sides.

I would like to get a 4/6 drop on this truck, not sure if I can find some leaf springs that will be able to get this drop and still be able to haul a decent load. We'll see.

Here is what we are starting with.











More to follow.