1972 GMC C-?? 4x4 pickup with 71 series power - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

84rzv500r · 10-09-2013, 08:16 AM

ok.. being a noob here they shoved me over here with my Pickup project...

1972 GMC C-?? Napco 4x4 18,000 miles... ditched the 350 chevy for an 8v71 Detroit and a RTO-9513 ... ditched the Rockwell T233 for a T1138... 11r22.5 rubber and an 11ft box...

Air shift tranny and transfer, air ebrake and juice brakes w/hydraboost.

This is the mockup before the complete frame up build started...

The gallery and video at https://plus.google.com/photos/11372...761?banner=pwa

**special-K** · 10-09-2013, 09:40 AM

Man,I love that thing! What a nice truck. Are you going to copy the front fenders on the bed? That thing is going to be awesome...Detroit power to boot!

C10 - C90 Bill · 10-09-2013, 02:58 PM

Nice project.

Keep us posted on it.

Bill

mrolds88 · 10-10-2013, 12:06 AM

Saweeet!!

alabama mike · 10-10-2013, 09:22 AM

Looking good!!!!!!

84rzv500r · 10-10-2013, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Man,I love that thing! What a nice truck. Are you going to copy the front fenders on the bed? That thing is going to be awesome...Detroit power to boot!

I picked up the C-60 dump ( tall deck 427 for $500 LOL) for the 8 inch wide front fenders and the Hydraulics pack for my Winch... I am gonna plasma cut off the 8 front fenders and make the rear dually fenders out of them to match

Should look factory

**buggy5872** · 10-10-2013, 11:30 AM

Thats a great truck. When you make your rear fenders, think about a running board full length from front to back. It will really tie everything together for a "factory look".

Swamp Rooster · 10-11-2013, 09:42 AM

NICE!! Swamp Rooster

Sarge261 · 10-15-2013, 08:25 AM

Awesome Job, thts gonna be a sweet "Little" pick up!!!!!!!!!!!!

haminator · 10-15-2013, 11:51 PM

That reminds me of an old mud bogger from Tucson. It was called Cyclops. Course it had tractor tires on it. I like the extra long bed, thought about that for a long wheel base 1 ton.

rkn463 · 10-16-2013, 05:06 PM

Wow, it looks like we have similar taste in trucks! Mine is not 4 wheel drive, I've considered throwing some Rockwells under it and making it 4wd but I want to keep the two speed rear end. Mine still has the original 327 in it, I'll probably end up with a Cummins in it due to availability and price. Here is a picture of mine taken early July 2012.

haminator · 10-17-2013, 01:41 PM

These could be Longhorn Supers

ETsC10 · 10-18-2013, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by haminator

These could be Longhorn Supers

Includes a longer bed than a longhorn (a Longhorn has just 6" added)
...but yup...makes it a Super-long custom for sure rkn463!

The longer bed would be more appropriate to a larger truck and looks great!

Keep up the pics!

.

**special-K** · 10-18-2013, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by haminator

These could be Longhorn Supers

Yeah,or "Longerhorns"...(Longhorn Grande?)

rkn463 · 10-18-2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Yeah,or "Longerhorns"...(Longhorn Grande?)

I've considered having a "Longerhorn" emblem made. If so that will be many years down the line.

In The Ten Ring · 10-30-2013, 02:15 AM

Truck on STEROIDS. Wild!

84rzv500r · 10-30-2013, 08:02 AM

LOL i guess.... I seemed the right thing to do to keep the balance of the truck... I added 28" of box and I think I will leave it partitioned as I plan on locating the fuel tank, toolbox and batteries in the section behind the cab.... the engine/transmission choice along with the 4x4 drive line length kept me from shortening the frame...

Just finishing up the drive line and then the body and assembly starts...

The truck was an airport fire rescue unit with 18,000 miles on it,, the front wheels had never been off...

**70cst** · 11-22-2013, 02:14 AM

Hey 84rzv500r ...

That is just flat out sweet

haminator · 12-21-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Yeah,or "Longerhorns"...(Longhorn Grande?)

I like Longerhorn. Longhorn Grande for the Jimmys.

84rzv500r · 08-08-2014, 11:06 AM

Progress... frame stripped, primed, and painted, 8v71 Detroit and RTO-9513/T-1138 Transfer case installed with three new drive shafts... Brakes freshened up and new brakelines run to convert to a dual line with hydraboost. Got the cab to fit in the stock location over that big Lump-o-motor... Gonna need some more massaging on the firewall to get the valve covers off... I am considering a tilt front end for serviceability

Can you say DogHouse LOL at least access to the Air compressor and PS pump will be easy...

Now things should pick up speed...

84rzv500r · 08-08-2014, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rkn463

Wow, it looks like we have similar taste in trucks! Mine is not 4 wheel drive, I've considered throwing some Rockwells under it and making it 4wd but I want to keep the two speed rear end. Mine still has the original 327 in it, I'll probably end up with a Cummins in it due to availability and price. Here is a picture of mine taken early July 2012.

Wow, cool I guess we do... it just seems the right thing to do.. I would rather build my own than buy new these days...

haminator · 08-08-2014, 12:20 PM

coming along nicely. That should have more power than you'll ever need.

84rzv500r · 08-08-2014, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by haminator

coming along nicely. That should have more power than you'll ever need.

thanks... my motto is if too much is enough, way too much is just right...

Sarge261 · 08-08-2014, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 84rzv500r

thanks... my motto is if too much is enough, way too much is just right...

Words To Live By My Friend...Trucks looking good.

Sarge

rkn463 · 08-08-2014, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 84rzv500r

Wow, cool I guess we do... it just seems the right thing to do.. I would rather build my own than buy new these days...

Man I'm glad to see this thread go active again! I haven't done anything with mine except drive around the ranch in it. Maybe your progress will be motivation enough to kick start me.

-Richard

10-09-2013, 08:16 AM	#1
84rzv500r Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Elmira NY/Palm Beach FL Posts: 69	1972 GMC C-?? 4x4 pickup with 71 series power ok.. being a noob here they shoved me over here with my Pickup project... 1972 GMC C-?? Napco 4x4 18,000 miles... ditched the 350 chevy for an 8v71 Detroit and a RTO-9513 ... ditched the Rockwell T233 for a T1138... 11r22.5 rubber and an 11ft box... Air shift tranny and transfer, air ebrake and juice brakes w/hydraboost. This is the mockup before the complete frame up build started... The gallery and video at https://plus.google.com/photos/11372...761?banner=pwa __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 72 GMC K5500 Napco 4x4 8V71/RTO-9513/T-1138 71 Corvette Wide Body 502 Ramjet 83 HD XR1000, 99 HD XL1200S, 84 YAM RZV500R 05 MB E55 AMG, 12 45th Camaro SS stick vert

10-09-2013, 09:40 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 1972 GMC C-?? 4x4 pickup with 71 series power Man,I love that thing! What a nice truck. Are you going to copy the front fenders on the bed? That thing is going to be awesome...Detroit power to boot! __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 10-09-2013 at 09:51 AM.

10-09-2013, 02:58 PM	#3
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,064	Re: 1972 GMC C-?? 4x4 pickup with 71 series power Nice project. Keep us posted on it. Bill __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

10-10-2013, 12:06 AM	#4
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: 1972 GMC C-?? 4x4 pickup with 71 series power Saweeet!! __________________ 72 GMC C2500 402/Th400 first truck (still have) 77 GMC C3500 CC dually Sold 70 C50 dump truck "Rusty" 87 K10 Suburban Sold 93 K2500 xcab 6.5TD 96 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD

10-10-2013, 09:22 AM	#5
alabama mike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: cullman, alabama Posts: 75	Re: 1972 GMC C-?? 4x4 pickup with 71 series power Looking good!!!!!! __________________ Disabled Vet, Desert Shield/Desert Storm Veteran "Proud to have served" 1965 C-10, 1965 C-60, 1966 C-10, 1975 C-20, 1986 M1009 Blazer, 1987 GMC 1/2 ton suburban, 1995 1500 Suburban 4x4, 2001 2500 Suburban 8.1L

10-10-2013, 11:30 AM	#7
buggy5872 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Beaver TWP PA Posts: 833	Re: 1972 GMC C-?? 4x4 pickup with 71 series power Thats a great truck. When you make your rear fenders, think about a running board full length from front to back. It will really tie everything together for a "factory look". __________________ ___________________________ 1959 Apache Short Fleetside, 1959 Apache NAPCO Long Stepside, 1957 3100 with 59 fleetside bed 1957 5700 LCF Crew Cab "Big Bertha",1959 GMC F370 1958 GMC 600, 1946 Chevy, 1959 Viking 60 LCF 1974 Elcamino SS, 1979 6500 GMC Tilt Bed Wrecker Big Bertha Build Last edited by ETsC10; 10-11-2013 at 02:51 PM.

10-11-2013, 09:42 AM	#8
Swamp Rooster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Springbrook Posts: 13	Re: 1972 GMC C-?? 4x4 pickup with 71 series power NICE!! Swamp Rooster

10-15-2013, 08:25 AM	#9
Sarge261 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 395	Re: 1972 GMC C-?? 4x4 pickup with 71 series power Awesome Job, thts gonna be a sweet "Little" pick up!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1997 GMC Yukon Western Mid Weight Plow Project THOR

10-15-2013, 11:51 PM	#10
haminator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prescott Valley AZ Posts: 345	Re: 1972 GMC C-?? 4x4 pickup with 71 series power That reminds me of an old mud bogger from Tucson. It was called Cyclops. Course it had tractor tires on it. I like the extra long bed, thought about that for a long wheel base 1 ton.

10-16-2013, 05:06 PM	#11
rkn463 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Iredell, Texas Posts: 582	Re: 1972 GMC C-?? 4x4 pickup with 71 series power Wow, it looks like we have similar taste in trucks! Mine is not 4 wheel drive, I've considered throwing some Rockwells under it and making it 4wd but I want to keep the two speed rear end. Mine still has the original 327 in it, I'll probably end up with a Cummins in it due to availability and price. Here is a picture of mine taken early July 2012. Attached Images __________________ I may have too many Chevys... Is that possible? 68 c50 pickup build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=704713

10-17-2013, 01:41 PM	#12
haminator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prescott Valley AZ Posts: 345	Re: 1972 GMC C-?? 4x4 pickup with 71 series power These could be Longhorn Supers

10-30-2013, 02:15 AM	#16
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: 1972 GMC C-?? 4x4 pickup with 71 series power Truck on STEROIDS. Wild!

10-30-2013, 08:02 AM	#17
84rzv500r Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Elmira NY/Palm Beach FL Posts: 69	Re: 1972 GMC C-?? 4x4 pickup with 71 series power LOL i guess.... I seemed the right thing to do to keep the balance of the truck... I added 28" of box and I think I will leave it partitioned as I plan on locating the fuel tank, toolbox and batteries in the section behind the cab.... the engine/transmission choice along with the 4x4 drive line length kept me from shortening the frame... Just finishing up the drive line and then the body and assembly starts... The truck was an airport fire rescue unit with 18,000 miles on it,, the front wheels had never been off... __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 72 GMC K5500 Napco 4x4 8V71/RTO-9513/T-1138 71 Corvette Wide Body 502 Ramjet 83 HD XR1000, 99 HD XL1200S, 84 YAM RZV500R 05 MB E55 AMG, 12 45th Camaro SS stick vert

11-22-2013, 02:14 AM	#18
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: 1972 GMC C-?? 4x4 pickup with 71 series power Hey 84rzv500r ... That is just flat out sweet __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-08-2014, 11:06 AM	#20
84rzv500r Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Elmira NY/Palm Beach FL Posts: 69	Re: 1972 GMC C-?? 4x4 pickup with 71 series power Progress... frame stripped, primed, and painted, 8v71 Detroit and RTO-9513/T-1138 Transfer case installed with three new drive shafts... Brakes freshened up and new brakelines run to convert to a dual line with hydraboost. Got the cab to fit in the stock location over that big Lump-o-motor... Gonna need some more massaging on the firewall to get the valve covers off... I am considering a tilt front end for serviceability Can you say DogHouse LOL at least access to the Air compressor and PS pump will be easy... Now things should pick up speed... Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 72 GMC K5500 Napco 4x4 8V71/RTO-9513/T-1138 71 Corvette Wide Body 502 Ramjet 83 HD XR1000, 99 HD XL1200S, 84 YAM RZV500R 05 MB E55 AMG, 12 45th Camaro SS stick vert



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08-08-2014, 12:20 PM	#22
haminator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prescott Valley AZ Posts: 345	Re: 1972 GMC C-?? 4x4 pickup with 71 series power coming along nicely. That should have more power than you'll ever need.

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