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D'Animal · 08-30-2008, 10:34 AM

I bought my old company truck 2002HD Extended Cab Long Bed 2wd. My wife connected it to her horse trailer and put a padlock on it so that left me without a tow rig.

So I built my own tow rig. I bought the 1972 2500 4x4 Sierra Grande from the original owner. He was using in to haul firewood for the last 10 years or so. I don't think he ever cleaned the truck since I found the receipt of when he bought the truck buried in the glove box.

He had the engine rebuilt once and converted it to run on propane. It never ran right after the conversion so he parked the truck. I found out that he never tightened down the distributor.

Here is what I started with.

D'Animal · 08-30-2008, 10:48 AM

Fast forward 2 years and this is what it looks like now. I'm not 100% done with it but I have been driving it for the past few months.

1991 5.9 Cummins
Getrag 5 Speed
NV205 Transfer case
Dana 70 U with 4:11's and a Detroit Locker in the rear
Dana 60 Heavy Duty with 4:11"s with Posi Locker in front.
USFS STAHL utility Bed
35" ProComp "E" rated tires.

My pictures are just a little bit over the size limit. Once I figure out how to re size them, I'll post them.

thirdstreettito · 08-30-2008, 12:28 PM

I cant wait til you load the pics! This thing sounds awesome!

D'Animal · 08-31-2008, 08:08 AM

I think I figured out the editing of Pictures.

D'Animal · 08-31-2008, 08:10 AM

I'll get them posted. It take a bit to edit them for size.

67_C-30 · 08-31-2008, 12:35 PM

Great work! Awesome looking truck!

Keep on Trucking · 08-31-2008, 01:34 PM

In the original pic it looks like a dually?? Did you find a bill of sale or the original window sticker?
Cool truck

Spray-Bomb · 08-31-2008, 10:21 PM

kool

D'Animal · 08-31-2008, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keep on Trucking

In the original pic it looks like a dually?? Did you find a bill of sale or the original window sticker?
Cool truck

Just the Bill of Sale.

thirdstreettito · 09-01-2008, 01:52 AM

Awesome truck! Too bad it isnt dually anymore...

Utility body tow rig?

D'Animal · 09-01-2008, 10:14 AM

Thanks.

I upgraded to a Dana70 rear axle. The service bed is just wide enough for a standard wheel. It did not look right with the dually's.

I still have the original axles assemblies and wheels.

The service body works great. I put all of my tools and trail spares for my other rigs in there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Awesome truck! Too bad it isnt dually anymore...

Utility body tow rig?

thirdstreettito · 09-01-2008, 10:22 AM

Oh ok. Hey you livei n Exeter, you know where Exeter steel and salvage is?

msgross · 09-01-2008, 11:11 AM

that's a beast... nice job... any pics of the build-up?

welcome, by the way... WE LOVE PICTURES!

Did you change the fenders or is there still trim to add onto the "eyebrows"?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-01-2008, 02:43 PM

Very cool..

D'Animal · 09-01-2008, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

that's a beast... nice job... any pics of the build-up?

welcome, by the way... WE LOVE PICTURES!

Did you change the fenders or is there still trim to add onto the "eyebrows"?

I have the entire build on photo.

I have the eyebrows but i cannot find the clips to mount them.

msgross · 09-01-2008, 06:13 PM

FYI an easy way to post multiple pictures is to open a www.photobucket.com account and upload them there.

Then select 10 pictures and "generate IMG link" copy that link into the message window and they will all appear on here...

no resizing or delay in uploading required. I think it's a 10 picture per message limit...

turbohacker · 09-03-2008, 10:05 AM

Lets see some pics of that diesel! Was it a difficult swap? P.s. Im just down the road from you in visalia.

D'Animal · 09-03-2008, 10:47 AM

Extremely Difficult. I was building this to be a heavy duty tow rig so I did not take any shortcuts. The stock frame in the starter area is the biggest challenge.

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbohacker

Lets see some pics of that diesel! Was it a difficult swap? P.s. Im just down the road from you in visalia.

72BlckButy · 09-03-2008, 02:39 PM

Great looking work horse!

MrBeast · 09-03-2008, 02:45 PM

Nice truck, I like it. Too bad you didnt keep it as a dually though.

Heres mine...

08-30-2008, 10:34 AM	#1
D'Animal Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Exeter, Ca Posts: 100	1972 GMC Ultimate Tow Rig I bought my old company truck 2002HD Extended Cab Long Bed 2wd. My wife connected it to her horse trailer and put a padlock on it so that left me without a tow rig. So I built my own tow rig. I bought the 1972 2500 4x4 Sierra Grande from the original owner. He was using in to haul firewood for the last 10 years or so. I don't think he ever cleaned the truck since I found the receipt of when he bought the truck buried in the glove box. He had the engine rebuilt once and converted it to run on propane. It never ran right after the conversion so he parked the truck. I found out that he never tightened down the distributor. Here is what I started with. Attached Images

08-30-2008, 10:48 AM	#2
D'Animal Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Exeter, Ca Posts: 100	Re: 1972 GMC Ultimate Tow Rig Fast forward 2 years and this is what it looks like now. I'm not 100% done with it but I have been driving it for the past few months. 1991 5.9 Cummins Getrag 5 Speed NV205 Transfer case Dana 70 U with 4:11's and a Detroit Locker in the rear Dana 60 Heavy Duty with 4:11"s with Posi Locker in front. USFS STAHL utility Bed 35" ProComp "E" rated tires. My pictures are just a little bit over the size limit. Once I figure out how to re size them, I'll post them. Last edited by D'Animal; 08-31-2008 at 08:03 AM.

08-30-2008, 12:28 PM	#3
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 1972 GMC Ultimate Tow Rig I cant wait til you load the pics! This thing sounds awesome! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-31-2008, 08:08 AM	#4
D'Animal Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Exeter, Ca Posts: 100	Re: 1972 GMC Ultimate Tow Rig I think I figured out the editing of Pictures. Attached Images

08-31-2008, 08:10 AM	#5
D'Animal Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Exeter, Ca Posts: 100	Re: 1972 GMC Ultimate Tow Rig I'll get them posted. It take a bit to edit them for size. Attached Images

08-31-2008, 12:35 PM	#6
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: 1972 GMC Ultimate Tow Rig Great work! Awesome looking truck! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

08-31-2008, 01:34 PM	#7
Keep on Trucking Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: League city/Houston Posts: 163	Re: 1972 GMC Ultimate Tow Rig In the original pic it looks like a dually?? Did you find a bill of sale or the original window sticker? Cool truck __________________ 1970 4X4, Big block 454, 4 speed, vintage air, Mahagony wood bed, Tilt, tach. Can have new owner for the right price. "Life is tough, its tougher if you are stupid" (John Wayne) My buddys truck for sale here. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...p?product=2676

08-31-2008, 10:21 PM	#8
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: 1972 GMC Ultimate Tow Rig kool __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

09-01-2008, 01:52 AM	#10
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 1972 GMC Ultimate Tow Rig Awesome truck! Too bad it isnt dually anymore... Utility body tow rig? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-01-2008, 10:22 AM	#12
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 1972 GMC Ultimate Tow Rig Oh ok. Hey you livei n Exeter, you know where Exeter steel and salvage is? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-01-2008, 11:11 AM	#13
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 1972 GMC Ultimate Tow Rig that's a beast... nice job... any pics of the build-up? welcome, by the way... WE LOVE PICTURES! Did you change the fenders or is there still trim to add onto the "eyebrows"? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 09-01-2008 at 11:12 AM.

09-01-2008, 02:43 PM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: 1972 GMC Ultimate Tow Rig Very cool.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-01-2008, 06:13 PM	#16
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 1972 GMC Ultimate Tow Rig FYI an easy way to post multiple pictures is to open a www.photobucket.com account and upload them there. Then select 10 pictures and "generate IMG link" copy that link into the message window and they will all appear on here... no resizing or delay in uploading required. I think it's a 10 picture per message limit... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 09-01-2008 at 06:13 PM.

09-03-2008, 10:05 AM	#17
turbohacker PISS POOR Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: visalia, ca Posts: 98	Re: 1972 GMC Ultimate Tow Rig Lets see some pics of that diesel! Was it a difficult swap? P.s. Im just down the road from you in visalia. __________________ Slammed 67 long bed with vette suspention build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291149

09-03-2008, 02:39 PM	#19
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1972 GMC Ultimate Tow Rig Great looking work horse! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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09-03-2008, 02:45 PM	#20
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: 1972 GMC Ultimate Tow Rig Nice truck, I like it. Too bad you didnt keep it as a dually though. Heres mine... __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

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