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Old 02-03-2021, 11:39 PM   #1
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It's been awhile.

Last time I had a 1970 Stepside, then life took over and had to sell.
But 2016 a 1972 GMC caught my eye and followed me home.
It's been a great daily driver, 402 engine & 400 transmission and very dependable.
Glad to be back on this forum again guys.
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Old 02-03-2021, 11:56 PM   #2
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Re: It's been awhile.

When I found "Brutus" there was no carpet or insulation inside.
So that was the first thing to take care of, no rust (thank god) glued in
insulation and fresh new carpet.
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Old 02-04-2021, 12:05 AM   #3
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Re: It's been awhile.

After new carpet and glove box was installed I wanted some tunes & cup-holders.
But finding a split seat was kind of impossible for decent amount of $$, so
built a floor console instead with speakers & old school NOS Sony cassette player combined using a Rockville amp hiding under the seat. Gotta have tunes while driving.
The carpet & insulation made a big difference in both heat from the 2 exhaust pipes and engine noise & cup-holders is a must.
Truck came with A/C but not connected and mostly roll the window down enjoying the warm Texas weather anyway.
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Old 02-04-2021, 12:21 AM   #4
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Re: It's been awhile.

Engine has been pretty good, previous owner rebuilt the upper part, not sure exactly what was done, heads & valves maybe ?
Edelbrock carb installed.
Only issues since purchase has been, drained the gas-tank, had 1 gallon of water floating around (behind the seat model) and rebuilt the carb & replaced fuel-pump + filter.
Made a big difference, look at all the crud inside the carb:
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Old 02-04-2021, 07:48 AM   #5
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Re: It's been awhile.

Nice truck, welcome back.
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Old 02-04-2021, 09:30 AM   #6
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Thanks, many new posts and members since I was here last time.
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