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1985-GMC · 07-17-2012, 08:42 PM

It looks great!

cAlvis165 · 07-18-2012, 10:24 PM

Looks great in one color! Wow. It makes a world of difference!

67ChevyRedneck · 07-19-2012, 02:15 PM

You didn't mention... Are you the sprayer?

sparkydog · 07-20-2012, 08:52 AM

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Sweet! Lookin good!

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Originally Posted by NONHOG

Just keeps getting better!

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Yeah

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Originally Posted by Effeckt

Awesome!

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Originally Posted by low'n slow

Very clean looking. I like it better each time I see it.

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

It looks great!

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Originally Posted by cAlvis165

Looks great in one color! Wow. It makes a world of difference!

Thanks guys!

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

You didn't mention... Are you the sprayer?

Yes. It will continue to be DIY for bondo and high build primer.

tecky11 · 07-20-2012, 09:10 AM

your truck looks great. cant believe it almost looks factory. great job

JRANGER · 07-20-2012, 11:04 AM

wow thats just awesome

sparkydog · 07-23-2012, 11:53 AM

OK now everything that needs to be white is white! A couple of new pictures! It also has plexi windows in the rear doors now.

NONHOG · 07-23-2012, 12:10 PM

Just curious, did you finish all the welds(bodywork) or is the paint for protection?
Not a slam on how it looks, because it looks great! Just wondering if you really got it done that fast?

NONHOG · 07-23-2012, 12:11 PM

Yes. It will continue to be DIY for bondo and high build primer.[/QUOTE]

Oh here is my answer?

sparkydog · 07-23-2012, 12:25 PM

The white is just an epoxy base coat for rust protection. I still have hammer/dolly work, bondo, high-build primer, blocking etc. The list goes on and on.

tecky11 · 07-23-2012, 02:17 PM

How does the truck run down the road?
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sparkydog · 07-23-2012, 02:59 PM

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How does the truck run down the road?
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It handles exactly like a 1996 GMC 1500 X-cab with a Beltech lowering kit would! In 3rd it loves to cruise at 55-60 mph and in OD it loves to do 75 mph. The only noticeable difference from the International body is wind noise. I doubt they even bothered with testing for this back at the IH factory in the 60's and they sure as heck didn't think anyone would do 75mph. So I get a lot of noise around the front doors and over the roof. It's not exactly an aerodynamic shape! And the door and side window seals are all old and shot.

tecky11 · 07-23-2012, 03:12 PM

And gets better than 8 mpg from the old 345

such a cool project,cant waitg to see hdr done with a final coat of paint
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sparkydog · 07-23-2012, 06:25 PM

I'm doing a road trip to Oregon and back in about 2 weeks. I'll be checking highway mileage during the 1300+ miles. I'm hoping for the high teens but yeah for sure it will be better than 8 mpg.

tecky11 · 07-23-2012, 06:27 PM

Make a passs thru AZ wuld like to see it in person
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1985-GMC · 07-23-2012, 10:14 PM

It looks awesome! Do you plan on using the stock grille or just make your own?

sparkydog · 07-24-2012, 09:04 AM

I don't like the stock IH grilles of that era so I will be doing something different.

cAlvis165 · 07-24-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sparkydog

I don't like the stock IH grilles of that era so I will be doing something different.

The only year I like is the '65. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with. I'm sure it won't disappoint.

sparkydog · 07-31-2012, 11:05 AM

I've been thinking about gauges for the dash. Here is a pic of where I'm at. A 5" speedo in the middle and a 3-3/8 on either side. One a tach and the other a 4 in 1. So far so good. Autometer makes just what I want. But then I start to get into the details and it all blows up on me.

My first issue is I don't want an 8k or 10k tach. I would like a 6k or even a 4k tach because my cruiser is never gonna see north of about 3k rpm. My second issue is I HATE friggin 2-digit tachometers. I want a 1-digit tach so that it is butt-simple for my little brain to look down at the dash and not confuse my speed with my engine rpm.

Wanting a 6k rpm tach rules out Autometer. But the brands that do offer a 6k tach (like VDO) don't have the 4 in 1's. And apparently I am weird in my quest for a single digit tach because again not many vendors make these and those that do - don't seem to have the 4 in 1 or they don't have the larger sizes.

Does anybody have any suggestions?

JRANGER · 07-31-2012, 11:13 AM

http://www.egauges.com/vdo_ind.asp?T...SLF&PN=WH60SLF

http://www.egauges.com/vdo_mult.asp?...Series=Genesis

FrankieD · 07-31-2012, 02:20 PM

How about these they look pretty slick

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RBP-SS476/?rtype=10

sparkydog · 08-04-2012, 09:08 AM

Gas milage results:
2 days of commuting to work and running errands. Then hop on the LA freeway system for morning rush hour. Up over the Tejon pass and North to Fresno. 374 miles on 21.7 gallons = 17.3 MPG.

Fresno to Redding. 65 to 70+ MPH depending on road construction. 345 miles on 18 gallons = 19.2 MPG.

Not bad for a vortec with over 200k on it!

tecky11 · 08-04-2012, 11:15 AM

that is very impressive, i hope to see that with my combo as well

sparkydog · 08-13-2012, 04:05 PM

Back in SoCal after the Oregon vacation. The return leg of the trip was a consistent 18+ mpg.

I picked up some different wheels on the trip. My first set were 17x8 Cobra SVT's and these are still OEM Mustang wheels. But they are 17x7 which is working out better as far as back spacing. I also think the Cragar style look goes better with the vintage of truck.

1985-GMC · 08-13-2012, 05:25 PM

Those look good on there, I like it!

I'm thinking you need a second color thrown in there somewhere...

07-17-2012, 08:42 PM	#601
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab It looks great! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

07-18-2012, 10:24 PM	#602
cAlvis165 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: N.E. OH Posts: 214	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab Looks great in one color! Wow. It makes a world of difference!

07-19-2012, 02:15 PM	#603
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07-20-2012, 09:10 AM	#605
tecky11 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: phoenix,AZ Posts: 451	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab your truck looks great. cant believe it almost looks factory. great job __________________ Truck: 1972 International Harvester 1210 Engine: Caterpiller 3116 220 HP 630 tq Transmission: Eaton Fuller rt 6610 Axles: Merritor I beam front axle

07-20-2012, 11:04 AM	#606
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab wow thats just awesome __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

07-23-2012, 11:53 AM	#607
sparkydog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 910	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab OK now everything that needs to be white is white! A couple of new pictures! It also has plexi windows in the rear doors now. Attached Images __________________ Balls and a Sawzall Project Halfbreed Porsche 944 L67V6 CARB Legal & Other Stuff

07-23-2012, 12:10 PM	#608
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab Just curious, did you finish all the welds(bodywork) or is the paint for protection? Not a slam on how it looks, because it looks great! Just wondering if you really got it done that fast? __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

07-23-2012, 12:11 PM	#609
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab Yes. It will continue to be DIY for bondo and high build primer.[/QUOTE] Oh here is my answer? __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

07-23-2012, 12:25 PM	#610
sparkydog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 910	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab The white is just an epoxy base coat for rust protection. I still have hammer/dolly work, bondo, high-build primer, blocking etc. The list goes on and on. __________________ Balls and a Sawzall Project Halfbreed Porsche 944 L67V6 CARB Legal & Other Stuff

07-23-2012, 02:17 PM	#611
tecky11 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: phoenix,AZ Posts: 451	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab How does the truck run down the road? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Truck: 1972 International Harvester 1210 Engine: Caterpiller 3116 220 HP 630 tq Transmission: Eaton Fuller rt 6610 Axles: Merritor I beam front axle

07-23-2012, 03:12 PM	#613
tecky11 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: phoenix,AZ Posts: 451	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab And gets better than 8 mpg from the old 345 such a cool project,cant waitg to see hdr done with a final coat of paint Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Truck: 1972 International Harvester 1210 Engine: Caterpiller 3116 220 HP 630 tq Transmission: Eaton Fuller rt 6610 Axles: Merritor I beam front axle

07-23-2012, 06:25 PM	#614
sparkydog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 910	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab I'm doing a road trip to Oregon and back in about 2 weeks. I'll be checking highway mileage during the 1300+ miles. I'm hoping for the high teens but yeah for sure it will be better than 8 mpg. __________________ Balls and a Sawzall Project Halfbreed Porsche 944 L67V6 CARB Legal & Other Stuff

07-23-2012, 06:27 PM	#615
tecky11 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: phoenix,AZ Posts: 451	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab Make a passs thru AZ wuld like to see it in person Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Truck: 1972 International Harvester 1210 Engine: Caterpiller 3116 220 HP 630 tq Transmission: Eaton Fuller rt 6610 Axles: Merritor I beam front axle

07-23-2012, 10:14 PM	#616
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab It looks awesome! Do you plan on using the stock grille or just make your own? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

07-24-2012, 09:04 AM	#617
sparkydog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 910	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab I don't like the stock IH grilles of that era so I will be doing something different. __________________ Balls and a Sawzall Project Halfbreed Porsche 944 L67V6 CARB Legal & Other Stuff



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07-31-2012, 11:05 AM	#619
sparkydog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 910	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab I've been thinking about gauges for the dash. Here is a pic of where I'm at. A 5" speedo in the middle and a 3-3/8 on either side. One a tach and the other a 4 in 1. So far so good. Autometer makes just what I want. But then I start to get into the details and it all blows up on me. My first issue is I don't want an 8k or 10k tach. I would like a 6k or even a 4k tach because my cruiser is never gonna see north of about 3k rpm. My second issue is I HATE friggin 2-digit tachometers. I want a 1-digit tach so that it is butt-simple for my little brain to look down at the dash and not confuse my speed with my engine rpm. Wanting a 6k rpm tach rules out Autometer. But the brands that do offer a 6k tach (like VDO) don't have the 4 in 1's. And apparently I am weird in my quest for a single digit tach because again not many vendors make these and those that do - don't seem to have the 4 in 1 or they don't have the larger sizes. Does anybody have any suggestions? Attached Images __________________ Balls and a Sawzall Project Halfbreed Porsche 944 L67V6 CARB Legal & Other Stuff

07-31-2012, 11:13 AM	#620
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab http://www.egauges.com/vdo_ind.asp?T...SLF&PN=WH60SLF http://www.egauges.com/vdo_mult.asp?...Series=Genesis __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

07-31-2012, 02:20 PM	#621
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08-04-2012, 09:08 AM	#622
sparkydog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 910	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab Gas milage results: 2 days of commuting to work and running errands. Then hop on the LA freeway system for morning rush hour. Up over the Tejon pass and North to Fresno. 374 miles on 21.7 gallons = 17.3 MPG. Fresno to Redding. 65 to 70+ MPH depending on road construction. 345 miles on 18 gallons = 19.2 MPG. Not bad for a vortec with over 200k on it! __________________ Balls and a Sawzall Project Halfbreed Porsche 944 L67V6 CARB Legal & Other Stuff

08-04-2012, 11:15 AM	#623
tecky11 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: phoenix,AZ Posts: 451	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab that is very impressive, i hope to see that with my combo as well __________________ Truck: 1972 International Harvester 1210 Engine: Caterpiller 3116 220 HP 630 tq Transmission: Eaton Fuller rt 6610 Axles: Merritor I beam front axle

08-13-2012, 04:05 PM	#624
sparkydog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 910	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab Back in SoCal after the Oregon vacation. The return leg of the trip was a consistent 18+ mpg. I picked up some different wheels on the trip. My first set were 17x8 Cobra SVT's and these are still OEM Mustang wheels. But they are 17x7 which is working out better as far as back spacing. I also think the Cragar style look goes better with the vintage of truck. Attached Images __________________ Balls and a Sawzall Project Halfbreed Porsche 944 L67V6 CARB Legal & Other Stuff

08-13-2012, 05:25 PM	#625
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab Those look good on there, I like it! I'm thinking you need a second color thrown in there somewhere... __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

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