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**Dieselwrencher** · 02-13-2019, 07:34 PM

I ended up with a buddy's project a while back. I can not decide if I want to finish it out the way it is or go back to the original plans I had for it. Originally I was just supposed to get the 72 GMC C10 lwb truck. Well, I ended up coming back with the 72 GMC cab and front clip and it is setting on a 2003 Suburban 4x4 chassis. The cab and front clip look decent on there and the cab is all bolted down. It has a 5.3/4L60E, and all the wiring/modules are there.

Part of me says it will make for a good driving truck. The other part of me wants to put the body back on the original chassis. Cut the frame down and source a short bed because I've never had a short bed one of these. Or, put the cab and front clip on a Longhorn frame and build a plow/dump truck. I have a bad hankering for one of them too.

What would you do with it?

**Chevyland** · 02-13-2019, 07:43 PM

Shortbed it !
You already have a longhorn

Vintage Windmills · 02-13-2019, 09:09 PM

Hmmmm decisions decisions..

I'd say go the shortbed route because it would be the least amount of work and cheaper than buying a shortbed truck. Also using the 2003 frame may be a pain to get the bed to sit low enough on the frame or the cab high enough to line up with the bed without it looking odd. If you want another longhorn based truck, I'd start with a longhorn. Then you will have a shorty and another longhorn!

Are you inspired by the Big bird build Bluebullet did

?

If you find an extra shortbed, I need one for my 72 k10 swb truck that is in pieces!

**LockDoc** · 02-14-2019, 12:17 AM

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I don't know how far it is from being a driving truck but I would say get it running and driving the way it sits and see how you like it. You can always make a bed fit with a little cutting, welding, and grinding. Do you have a Longhorn frame, and/or have you measured it to see what bed would be close to fitting it the way it sits?

LockDoc

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-14-2019, 06:39 AM

I like the short bed idea.....you never had one....right?

**special-K** · 02-14-2019, 07:20 AM

I agree with Leon on getting it driving first no matter what. I bet you already plan that. Will a long bed just plunk down on it with current wheelbase anyway? I think the shortbed is the thing to do... a Stepside! You will have a unique craft that drives ever so sweet

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-14-2019, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Hmmmm decisions decisions..

I'd say go the shortbed route because it would be the least amount of work and cheaper than buying a shortbed truck. Also using the 2003 frame may be a pain to get the bed to sit low enough on the frame or the cab high enough to line up with the bed without it looking odd. If you want another longhorn based truck, I'd start with a longhorn. Then you will have a shorty and another longhorn!

Are you inspired by the Big bird build Bluebullet did

?

If you find an extra shortbed, I need one for my 72 k10 swb truck that is in pieces!

Yes, his build sure did. Honestly, I've been wanting to build a K30 dually for a while. But I'm deep into projects. Haha Short beds are scarce down here. I'll more than likely cut down a long bed to get one.

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I don't know how far it is from being a driving truck but I would say get it running and driving the way it sits and see how you like it. You can always make a bed fit with a little cutting, welding, and grinding. Do you have a Longhorn frame, and/or have you measured it to see what bed would be close to fitting it the way it sits?

LockDoc

I could probably hook grounds and power wires up, put a battery in it and get it running. The MC, shift cable, and HVAC may take a while to finish. A long bed will almost set on there perfect from what I have measured. I do have another Longhorn frame and bed. So all I am missing is a cab and front clip. Haha

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I like the short bed idea.....you never had one....right?

No I haven't and it does intrigue me to have one. It's a sickness.

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Originally Posted by special-K

I agree with Leon on getting it driving first no matter what. I bet you already plan that. Will a long bed just plunk down on it with current wheelbase anyway? I think the shortbed is the thing to do... a Stepside! You will have a unique craft that drives ever so sweet

Tim, I did plan on that but I have considered trying to trade it for a K20 too. In my mind pulling the body off and putting on a correct frame is more my style. I think a long bed will go on there but I would have to modify the floor and build mounts etc. The bed that I have from the truck is nice on the outside but horrible on the inside. I'd just have to decide what I actually want to do with it.

**HO455** · 02-14-2019, 06:57 PM

Something like this? But a bit newer. Out saving the day.

**special-K** · 02-15-2019, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Tim, I did plan on that but I have considered trying to trade it for a K20 too. In my mind pulling the body off and putting on a correct frame is more my style. I think a long bed will go on there but I would have to modify the floor and build mounts etc. The bed that I have from the truck is nice on the outside but horrible on the inside. I'd just have to decide what I actually want to do with it.

That would be me. I'm not into the whole modernizing thing with these trucks. Special interest in these trucks, including mine, came about as appreciating them as a "modern classic". I love the trucks that came before but went with these for their ability to be used daily and run with the late models. I like the modern trucks, too. If I want all the changes that they possess, I'll just get one of those and drive the wheels off of it while I enjoy my classics for what they are.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-18-2019, 04:12 PM

I for one won't be buying a new truck for a while. As in after some kids are out of college probably.

I probably still won't want one then. They are nice but they sure charge for them. I can have a pretty sweet 67-72 for that kind of coin. Hopefully in the next 2 years I can start on my 72 crew cab. That will hopefully be the last truck I need.

**72 tigger** · 02-18-2019, 10:33 PM

Looking forward to that crew build!

**davischevy** · 02-19-2019, 12:10 AM

Ryan I got tired just thinking about all your options.

**special-K** · 02-19-2019, 09:45 AM

I was thinking used '03-'07. That will be my induction to the LS short bed world. No swappin' required.

57taskforce · 02-19-2019, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Looking forward to that crew build!

Heck yea me too!

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-12-2020, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Looking forward to that crew build!

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

Heck yea me too!

Me too but it will be a while unfortunately. I need to start recollecting my crew cab parts collection. I sold it all a while back working a deal on a scotbuilt 4 door and then that truck got sold out from under me. Oh well.

This K1500ish is still around but has made some progress. I traded this truck to my brother about a year ago and he got it running and drive able to take it into Des Moines Good guys this year. He has a long way to go but it is better than having no project truck.

gmc684x4 · 08-12-2020, 09:25 PM

I would put it on its original frame
Not spend time to get it running on the 03 4x4 frame

Keep motor trade or sell the 03 chassis towards a 4l80e 2 wheel drive tranny

Possibly shorten the frame i liked how i watched Stacy David do that on gears

02-13-2019, 07:34 PM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,133	1972 GMC Sierra Grande K10 ish I ended up with a buddy's project a while back. I can not decide if I want to finish it out the way it is or go back to the original plans I had for it. Originally I was just supposed to get the 72 GMC C10 lwb truck. Well, I ended up coming back with the 72 GMC cab and front clip and it is setting on a 2003 Suburban 4x4 chassis. The cab and front clip look decent on there and the cab is all bolted down. It has a 5.3/4L60E, and all the wiring/modules are there. Part of me says it will make for a good driving truck. The other part of me wants to put the body back on the original chassis. Cut the frame down and source a short bed because I've never had a short bed one of these. Or, put the cab and front clip on a Longhorn frame and build a plow/dump truck. I have a bad hankering for one of them too. What would you do with it? Attached Images __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-13-2019, 07:43 PM	#2
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,691	Re: 1972 GMC Sierra Grande K10 ish Shortbed it ! You already have a longhorn

02-13-2019, 09:09 PM	#3
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: 1972 GMC Sierra Grande K10 ish Hmmmm decisions decisions.. I'd say go the shortbed route because it would be the least amount of work and cheaper than buying a shortbed truck. Also using the 2003 frame may be a pain to get the bed to sit low enough on the frame or the cab high enough to line up with the bed without it looking odd. If you want another longhorn based truck, I'd start with a longhorn. Then you will have a shorty and another longhorn! Are you inspired by the Big bird build Bluebullet did ? If you find an extra shortbed, I need one for my 72 k10 swb truck that is in pieces! __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

02-14-2019, 12:17 AM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,321	Re: 1972 GMC Sierra Grande K10 ish - I don't know how far it is from being a driving truck but I would say get it running and driving the way it sits and see how you like it. You can always make a bed fit with a little cutting, welding, and grinding. Do you have a Longhorn frame, and/or have you measured it to see what bed would be close to fitting it the way it sits? LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-14-2019, 06:39 AM	#5
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: 1972 GMC Sierra Grande K10 ish I like the short bed idea.....you never had one....right? __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

02-14-2019, 07:20 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 1972 GMC Sierra Grande K10 ish I agree with Leon on getting it driving first no matter what. I bet you already plan that. Will a long bed just plunk down on it with current wheelbase anyway? I think the shortbed is the thing to do... a Stepside! You will have a unique craft that drives ever so sweet __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-14-2019, 06:57 PM	#8
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,791	Re: 1972 GMC Sierra Grande K10 ish Something like this? But a bit newer. Out saving the day. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

02-18-2019, 04:12 PM	#10
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,133	Re: 1972 GMC Sierra Grande K10 ish I for one won't be buying a new truck for a while. As in after some kids are out of college probably. I probably still won't want one then. They are nice but they sure charge for them. I can have a pretty sweet 67-72 for that kind of coin. Hopefully in the next 2 years I can start on my 72 crew cab. That will hopefully be the last truck I need. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-18-2019, 10:33 PM	#11
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,203	Re: 1972 GMC Sierra Grande K10 ish Looking forward to that crew build!

02-19-2019, 12:10 AM	#12
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: 1972 GMC Sierra Grande K10 ish Ryan I got tired just thinking about all your options. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

02-19-2019, 09:45 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 1972 GMC Sierra Grande K10 ish I was thinking used '03-'07. That will be my induction to the LS short bed world. No swappin' required. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-12-2020, 09:25 PM	#16
gmc684x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Whitehorse yukon Posts: 1,218	Re: 1972 GMC Sierra Grande K10 ish I would put it on its original frame Not spend time to get it running on the 03 4x4 frame Keep motor trade or sell the 03 chassis towards a 4l80e 2 wheel drive tranny Possibly shorten the frame i liked how i watched Stacy David do that on gears



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