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Old 09-24-2012, 09:54 PM   #1
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72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.

hello,
tell me you all think of my build.
gm didnt make a shortbed 8 lug but i did.
1972 gmc c2500 short bed..chassis shortened from the rear 20 inches.moved suspension forward re sized drive shaft..exactly 115 wheel base.
factory 402.black ostridge skin material interior looks great.
i have another chevy c20 im building now.
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Old 09-24-2012, 10:07 PM   #2
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Re: 72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.

Sharp Truck !! Great Job !!
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Old 09-24-2012, 10:12 PM   #3
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Re: 72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.

Hey barronjr ...

to the forums and from Ohio

that is flat out
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Old 09-24-2012, 10:41 PM   #4
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Re: 72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.

Thanks for the great welcome.
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Old 09-24-2012, 11:38 PM   #5
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Re: 72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.

Are those the factory White/Dark Olive color combo for 1972....thinking that's what my paint code calls for...
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Old 09-25-2012, 12:02 AM   #6
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Re: 72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.

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Are those the factory White/Dark Olive color combo for 1972....thinking that's what my paint code calls for...
The Dark Olive Poly is code 506 solid or 564 as is this conventional two-tone K20 pictured.
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Old 09-25-2012, 12:50 AM   #7
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Re: 72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.

no,the original green is a little lighter.
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Old 09-25-2012, 10:28 AM   #8
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Re: 72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.

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Old 09-25-2012, 10:51 AM   #9
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Re: 72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.

Are the rear wheels centered properly in the wheel well?
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Old 09-25-2012, 11:16 AM   #10
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Re: 72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.

They look to be more toward the front of the wheel well rather than the center
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Old 09-25-2012, 01:40 PM   #11
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Re: 72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.

might have moved a tad forward when we lowered her.
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Old 09-25-2012, 07:27 PM   #12
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Re: 72 gmc 3/4 ton short bed?got one.

You should post your truck in this thread, it needs you.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=short+3%2F4
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