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**GSFMECH** · 08-18-2005, 02:59 PM

Thanks Bisquik65 and HuggerCST. Got the headliner from Erick (Bisquik) and the trim from Wynne (Hugger) I got it put in yesterday, I think it looks good. Thanks for the deals guys,
Mike

Chevy_Man · 08-18-2005, 03:04 PM

Looks sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did ya have a head liner in it already?

fade94 · 08-18-2005, 03:04 PM

What about pics of the whole truck, you dog

Chevy_Man · 08-18-2005, 03:10 PM

Yeah no joke that would be nice!!!!!

**GSFMECH** · 08-18-2005, 03:50 PM

No Eric it did not have a headliner but I had to have one. It gets rid of the tin can sound inside. OK guys here are a few new ones of the truck, they ain't the greatest pictures though. I put a fresh 454 in it when I was home from work last time. It is bored 30 over, LS-6 style TRW forged pistons (10 to1 comp)has a steel crank, truck rods w/ ARP bolts. A nice little speed pro cam with only about 520 lift. 781 heads that I did a 3 angle valve job on (I have a valve grinding machine) I picked up a old Torker intake (the one where the carb sits crooked) at the swap meet as well as headers. I built a new exhaust system with aluminized mandrel bent elbows and tubing from JC Whitney and Summit turbos (I posted pics on your thread Eric). I have a old 850 double pumper on it. I found a decent set of the old factory chrome valve covers at the swap meet. It runs hard but is mild enough to run the AC in traffic. I built a fresh 400 turbo and I did a home brewed shift kit for it with the same mods B&M does to them on the direct clutch and stuff. It bangs pretty good. I got another tach dash at the swap meet and restored it and got it in. I had most of the bracket and pullys but thanks to HuggerCST (Wynne) I was able to get the right power steering setup and clamshell type motor mounts and the big block fan shroud and stuff. He has helped me a lot with the truck. I also have the correct 72 only upper alternator bracket on it. The big block is fun, I have not had one in several years and it brings back a lot of memories. It has brutal torque and will annihilate the rear tires in 1st and second gear....It's a blast. I bought the buckets and console form Frank (PIckMup) off here about a year ago.
Mike

**GSFMECH** · 08-18-2005, 03:56 PM

A couple more

Chevy_Man · 08-18-2005, 03:58 PM

Now thats what ya call a good looking Louisiana truck!!!!!!!!! I know i have asked before what size are the rims and tires?

fade94 · 08-18-2005, 04:03 PM

See, I knew he was a dog....
DAMN NICE TRUCK...

**GSFMECH** · 08-18-2005, 04:07 PM

Thanks Eric,
They are 245-60 15's on the front on 7" rims and 275-60 15's on the back on 8" rims. When I first did the drop and picked out the wheel tire combo was when Mike Clark the owner of Early Classic enterprises built that red and white 72 in Chevy truck magazine, about 97 or 98. I used the exact combo he used. If you go to the ECE web sight, check out "this old truck". That was the one I fell in love with. I patterned mine after his (wheels and all) and bought his kit and stuff to lower it.
Mike

Chevy_Man · 08-18-2005, 04:15 PM

Mike, you have been a big help on alot of things, thanks for being a very good board member. We will have to get together sometime later on after i get mine back together. Thanks again and keep up the good work...

eric

**GSFMECH** · 08-18-2005, 05:08 PM

Thanks for the kind words guys. Eric, Oberlin is not that far away, I bet you could drive it in about an hour and a half. I have lots of parts and parts trucks so come check it out sometime. we'll take a spin, there are several board members here in town and all have nice trucks.
Mike.

*bisquik65* · 08-18-2005, 06:04 PM

[QUOTE=GSFMECH]Thanks Bisquik65 and HuggerCST. Got the headliner from Erick (Bisquik) and the trim from Wynne (Hugger) I got it put in yesterday

Its looks much better in your truck then in my parts building hanging on the wall for the last 15 years....I had that headliner that long....

I save stuff...67-72 truck addict i guess?
Thanks for the smooth deal..Erick

HuggerCST · 08-18-2005, 08:00 PM

Dang Mike! You're making me Jealous with those pics.

Would you guys believe that this is an unrestored truck? Hey Mike, why don't you bring it up when you come saturday & take me for a ride?

That would be cool, but it would cost you a fortune in gas, (and would make me want a big block) so I'll take a raincheck. Man, I need to get to work on mine.

Longhorn Man · 08-18-2005, 09:17 PM

That thing is as close to perfect as one can get IMO...perfect stance, perfect rims, alwsome paint color selection, a big block...who can argue?
That is a friggen nice truck there.

70c10 · 08-18-2005, 09:30 PM

Andy is dead on the money!. SWEEEET truck.

Jimbotronics · 08-18-2005, 09:38 PM

damn mike, I think I wet myself.

rchdrm · 08-18-2005, 10:22 PM

I was thinking about adding one to the 68. How hard was the project? What all did you have to do?

nitor · 08-18-2005, 11:36 PM

Nice truck.

**GSFMECH** · 08-18-2005, 11:54 PM

Thanks yall! Wynne I would bring it but 3 of us are coming and little brother would have to ride in the back( that's the only downside to having bucket seats). I doubt I could get Kevin (65Streetcruiser) to ride in the bed so I guess we will have to come in the Z-71. The gas mileage did go down with the Big Block though, but who cares when you're frying tires huh. There were a lot of board guys that helped make this thing happen, yall know who you are and I appreciate all you guys have done. One of these days maybe we can have a board meet "down south style", pop a few tops and shoot the bull about it. Thanks again for all the compliments.
Mike

Mudder · 08-19-2005, 04:38 AM

Looks good and they do help deaden the sound in the cab. I wouldn't be without one.

08-18-2005, 02:59 PM	#1
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	New headliner, Thanks HuggerCST and Bisquick65 Thanks Bisquik65 and HuggerCST. Got the headliner from Erick (Bisquik) and the trim from Wynne (Hugger) I got it put in yesterday, I think it looks good. Thanks for the deals guys, Mike Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by GSFMECH; 08-18-2005 at 04:56 PM.

08-18-2005, 03:04 PM	#3
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	Pics What about pics of the whole truck, you dog __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear Last edited by fade94; 08-18-2005 at 03:04 PM.

08-18-2005, 03:50 PM	#5
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	No Eric it did not have a headliner but I had to have one. It gets rid of the tin can sound inside. OK guys here are a few new ones of the truck, they ain't the greatest pictures though. I put a fresh 454 in it when I was home from work last time. It is bored 30 over, LS-6 style TRW forged pistons (10 to1 comp)has a steel crank, truck rods w/ ARP bolts. A nice little speed pro cam with only about 520 lift. 781 heads that I did a 3 angle valve job on (I have a valve grinding machine) I picked up a old Torker intake (the one where the carb sits crooked) at the swap meet as well as headers. I built a new exhaust system with aluminized mandrel bent elbows and tubing from JC Whitney and Summit turbos (I posted pics on your thread Eric). I have a old 850 double pumper on it. I found a decent set of the old factory chrome valve covers at the swap meet. It runs hard but is mild enough to run the AC in traffic. I built a fresh 400 turbo and I did a home brewed shift kit for it with the same mods B&M does to them on the direct clutch and stuff. It bangs pretty good. I got another tach dash at the swap meet and restored it and got it in. I had most of the bracket and pullys but thanks to HuggerCST (Wynne) I was able to get the right power steering setup and clamshell type motor mounts and the big block fan shroud and stuff. He has helped me a lot with the truck. I also have the correct 72 only upper alternator bracket on it. The big block is fun, I have not had one in several years and it brings back a lot of memories. It has brutal torque and will annihilate the rear tires in 1st and second gear....It's a blast. I bought the buckets and console form Frank (PIckMup) off here about a year ago. Mike Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

08-18-2005, 03:56 PM	#6
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	A couple more Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

08-18-2005, 03:58 PM	#7
Chevy_Man Tightwad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 408	Now thats what ya call a good looking Louisiana truck!!!!!!!!! I know i have asked before what size are the rims and tires? Last edited by Chevy_Man; 08-18-2005 at 03:59 PM.

08-18-2005, 03:10 PM	#4
Chevy_Man Tightwad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 408	Yeah no joke that would be nice!!!!!

08-18-2005, 04:03 PM	#8
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	See, I knew he was a dog.... DAMN NICE TRUCK... __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear

08-18-2005, 04:07 PM	#9
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	Thanks Eric, They are 245-60 15's on the front on 7" rims and 275-60 15's on the back on 8" rims. When I first did the drop and picked out the wheel tire combo was when Mike Clark the owner of Early Classic enterprises built that red and white 72 in Chevy truck magazine, about 97 or 98. I used the exact combo he used. If you go to the ECE web sight, check out "this old truck". That was the one I fell in love with. I patterned mine after his (wheels and all) and bought his kit and stuff to lower it. Mike __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

08-18-2005, 04:15 PM	#10
Chevy_Man Tightwad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 408	Mike, you have been a big help on alot of things, thanks for being a very good board member. We will have to get together sometime later on after i get mine back together. Thanks again and keep up the good work... eric

08-18-2005, 05:08 PM	#11
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	Thanks for the kind words guys. Eric, Oberlin is not that far away, I bet you could drive it in about an hour and a half. I have lots of parts and parts trucks so come check it out sometime. we'll take a spin, there are several board members here in town and all have nice trucks. Mike. __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

08-18-2005, 06:04 PM	#12
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	[QUOTE=GSFMECH]Thanks Bisquik65 and HuggerCST. Got the headliner from Erick (Bisquik) and the trim from Wynne (Hugger) I got it put in yesterday Its looks much better in your truck then in my parts building hanging on the wall for the last 15 years....I had that headliner that long.... I save stuff...67-72 truck addict i guess? Thanks for the smooth deal..Erick

08-18-2005, 08:00 PM	#13
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Dang Mike! You're making me Jealous with those pics. Would you guys believe that this is an unrestored truck? Hey Mike, why don't you bring it up when you come saturday & take me for a ride? That would be cool, but it would cost you a fortune in gas, (and would make me want a big block) so I'll take a raincheck. Man, I need to get to work on mine. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

08-18-2005, 09:17 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	That thing is as close to perfect as one can get IMO...perfect stance, perfect rims, alwsome paint color selection, a big block...who can argue? That is a friggen nice truck there.

08-18-2005, 09:30 PM	#15
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Andy is dead on the money!. SWEEEET truck. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

08-18-2005, 09:38 PM	#16
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	damn mike, I think I wet myself. __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707



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08-18-2005, 10:22 PM	#17
rchdrm The start of the $ pit! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: garland, Tx Posts: 153	What did it take? I was thinking about adding one to the 68. How hard was the project? What all did you have to do?

08-18-2005, 11:36 PM	#18
nitor Too many projects Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Morrow, OH Posts: 344	Nice truck. __________________ Jim '55 Chevrolet Pickup '56 Chevrolet Belair '04 Chevrolet Astro '95 Chevrolet Blazer

08-18-2005, 11:54 PM	#19
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	Thanks yall! Wynne I would bring it but 3 of us are coming and little brother would have to ride in the back( that's the only downside to having bucket seats). I doubt I could get Kevin (65Streetcruiser) to ride in the bed so I guess we will have to come in the Z-71. The gas mileage did go down with the Big Block though, but who cares when you're frying tires huh. There were a lot of board guys that helped make this thing happen, yall know who you are and I appreciate all you guys have done. One of these days maybe we can have a board meet "down south style", pop a few tops and shoot the bull about it. Thanks again for all the compliments. Mike __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

08-19-2005, 04:38 AM	#20
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Looks good and they do help deaden the sound in the cab. I wouldn't be without one.

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