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**youngrodder** · 02-01-2017, 11:19 AM

Very cool pictures and memories for the family I bet. Thanks for sharing.

Marc

**joedoh** · 02-01-2017, 12:46 PM

love the mercedes diesel, I love weirdo swaps like that. I bought a 300SD with that engine, 5 cylinder turbo diesel. it was a locomotive on the highway just pulled and pulled but the turbo lag meant when you were pulling from a side street to a busy street you better plan very carefully, 0-20 takes longer than 20-100!

99 to Life · 02-01-2017, 07:26 PM

very cool. I watched a few episodes of a tv show called cuban rides or something. it was basically a hotrod type show of the cubans getting their rides ready. insane what they got to deal with. like even welding gas there is hard to come by. I luv the time warp and I hope it stays that way to some degree. Would suck to see them get flooded with new cars and forget about the old ones.

MIKESAD50 · 02-01-2017, 08:13 PM

99toLife,
I've seen some show Cuban chrome or something. It was awesome to see how they hunt down parts and make whatever they have work, MBZ in a chevy, whatever.

Very resourceful

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-01-2017, 09:02 PM

Very cool! I could definitely fit in down there I guess.

Nice vacation. I saw the cuban chrome show too and had the same thoughts. They really have to be resourceful down there.

**Advanced Design** · 02-01-2017, 10:31 PM

Looks like a very cool trip! Were accommodations reasonably priced?

shopteacher · 02-01-2017, 10:32 PM

Great pictures and write up on your vacation! Thanks for sharing!

piratexpress1369a · 02-02-2017, 12:20 AM

Pretty awesome trip

lower50's · 02-02-2017, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Very cool pictures and memories for the family I bet. Thanks for sharing.

Marc

It was great the boys will be talking about it for years.

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Originally Posted by joedoh

love the mercedes diesel, I love weirdo swaps like that. I bought a 300SD with that engine, 5 cylinder turbo diesel. it was a locomotive on the highway just pulled and pulled but the turbo lag meant when you were pulling from a side street to a busy street you better plan very carefully, 0-20 takes longer than 20-100!

Very cool, this one was N/A not fast at all but will run forever.

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

very cool. I watched a few episodes of a tv show called cuban rides or something. it was basically a hotrod type show of the cubans getting their rides ready. insane what they got to deal with. like even welding gas there is hard to come by. I luv the time warp and I hope it stays that way to some degree. Would suck to see them get flooded with new cars and forget about the old ones.

Ya I hope they stay with the old cars too. The new cars are harder to mcgyver because of computers.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very cool! I could definitely fit in down there I guess.

Nice vacation. I saw the cuban chrome show too and had the same thoughts. They really have to be resourceful down there.

Ya if I ever moved to a different country Cuba would be on my list.

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Looks like a very cool trip! Were accommodations reasonably priced?

Yes very. $2800 for the 4 of us all inclusive.

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Originally Posted by shopteacher

Great pictures and write up on your vacation! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Pretty awesome trip

Yup I think we are going back next year.

rusty76 · 02-02-2017, 05:48 PM

Cool trip. Looks like it was a lot of fun.

ptc · 02-02-2017, 11:25 PM

This just goes to show the great 'human' ingenuity that motor heads have in getting stuff together no matter what country, color, or creed we come from.

The mind is a wonderful thing when it comes to customizing!

Great story man and great pics too, thanks for sharing!

lower50's · 02-07-2017, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rusty76

Cool trip. Looks like it was a lot of fun.

All you guys should go!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptc

This just goes to show the great 'human' ingenuity that motor heads have in getting stuff together no matter what country, color, or creed we come from.

The mind is a wonderful thing when it comes to customizing!

Great story man and great pics too, thanks for sharing!

It's like functional art.

lower50's · 02-07-2017, 01:06 AM

Well not much has been happening with my truck, due to the fact that it is in storage and I can't even go say hi

lol. But that doesn't mean I'm not planning and buying parts. On our October trip I blew a HID head light, so instead of just replacing I'm upgrading to LED. About the same price as the cheap HID kit but modern and less power. I installed the same bulbs in my Jeep and they work great.
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**Advanced Design** · 02-07-2017, 07:08 AM

Lower, do you have a link to what you are using? I need to study lighting options and appreciate whatever you can share.

**youngrodder** · 02-07-2017, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Lower, do you have a link to what you are using? I need to study lighting options and appreciate whatever you can share.

Yea what he said...I'm interested in upgrading the lighting in my 48.

Marc

STOCKISH · 02-07-2017, 10:07 AM

Lights look super bright, should make a huge difference.

65sub · 02-07-2017, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Lower, do you have a link to what you are using? I need to study lighting options and appreciate whatever you can share.

more info for me too please

rusty76 · 02-07-2017, 07:58 PM

Me too

lower50's · 02-08-2017, 12:38 AM

Thanks for the interest guys.
First is the LED's
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/351847895868?...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Lenses in my Jeep
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/172317041991?...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Lenses in my GMC
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/7-ROUND-BLACK...item25b54dc0c1

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-08-2017, 10:00 PM

I have a different brand, but same general style LED bulb in my 72 and love them. I absolutely hate every HID kit I have put in my vehicles and have been swapping over to the LED's with no problems at all. And going this route it's a lot cheaper than the high dollar LED lamp assembly.

**youngrodder** · 02-08-2017, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lower50's

Thanks for the interest guys.
First is the LED's
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/351847895868?...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Lenses in my Jeep
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/172317041991?...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Lenses in my GMC
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/7-ROUND-BLACK...item25b54dc0c1

What all has to be done on the wiring side of things?

Marc

lower50's · 02-09-2017, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngrodder

What all has to be done on the wiring side of things?

Marc

Step one: Mount new LED bulb in new headlight housing of your choice.
Step two: Unplug your sealed beem.
Step three: Plug in the H4 LED bulb.
Step four: Crack open a beer.

The 7" sealed beam lights use a H4 plug and this LED bulb does too. It's just plug and play.

lower50's · 02-09-2017, 01:47 AM

On a air compressor topic. I mounted a York style AC compressor on my Jeep to use for OBA. I took the top end apart to inspect and clean and took some pic's. Thought someone might want to see.

The first pic shows the 2 pistons they are about 1.75" in Dia. There are 3 different stroke lengths avalable I have the long stroke about 2"
This is the plate above the pistons that holds the reed valves. It would have worked the way it was (dirty) The ring of circles is the inlet and the circular slot is compression.
The large wagon wheel is the intake reed valve and the smaller wagon wheel is the compression. The other one by the nut is a keeper.
Everything is all cleaned up ready to go back together the head has a steel filter sock on the intake.
I drained the oil and put compressor oil back in.
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99 to Life · 02-09-2017, 11:51 AM

very cool, thanks for the pics.

**joedoh** · 02-09-2017, 12:01 PM

i have had electric compressors and i have had engine driven compressors and i will only ever have engine driven from now on. even with a tank leak overnight its only ~20 seconds before you can leave.

02-01-2017, 11:19 AM	#1301
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,750	Re: My 52 GMC Build Very cool pictures and memories for the family I bet. Thanks for sharing. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

02-01-2017, 12:46 PM	#1302
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,747	Re: My 52 GMC Build love the mercedes diesel, I love weirdo swaps like that. I bought a 300SD with that engine, 5 cylinder turbo diesel. it was a locomotive on the highway just pulled and pulled but the turbo lag meant when you were pulling from a side street to a busy street you better plan very carefully, 0-20 takes longer than 20-100! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

02-01-2017, 07:26 PM	#1303
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: My 52 GMC Build very cool. I watched a few episodes of a tv show called cuban rides or something. it was basically a hotrod type show of the cubans getting their rides ready. insane what they got to deal with. like even welding gas there is hard to come by. I luv the time warp and I hope it stays that way to some degree. Would suck to see them get flooded with new cars and forget about the old ones. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

02-01-2017, 08:13 PM	#1304
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: My 52 GMC Build 99toLife, I've seen some show Cuban chrome or something. It was awesome to see how they hunt down parts and make whatever they have work, MBZ in a chevy, whatever. Very resourceful __________________ 1950 3100 5 window

02-01-2017, 09:02 PM	#1305
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: My 52 GMC Build Very cool! I could definitely fit in down there I guess. Nice vacation. I saw the cuban chrome show too and had the same thoughts. They really have to be resourceful down there. __________________ 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.*

02-01-2017, 10:31 PM	#1306
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: My 52 GMC Build Looks like a very cool trip! Were accommodations reasonably priced? __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

02-01-2017, 10:32 PM	#1307
shopteacher Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Western Montana Posts: 50	Re: My 52 GMC Build Great pictures and write up on your vacation! Thanks for sharing!

02-02-2017, 12:20 AM	#1308
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: My 52 GMC Build Pretty awesome trip __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

02-02-2017, 05:48 PM	#1310
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: My 52 GMC Build Cool trip. Looks like it was a lot of fun. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

02-02-2017, 11:25 PM	#1311
ptc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Morada, CA --- (Near Lodi) Posts: 1,443	Re: My 52 GMC Build This just goes to show the great 'human' ingenuity that motor heads have in getting stuff together no matter what country, color, or creed we come from. The mind is a wonderful thing when it comes to customizing! Great story man and great pics too, thanks for sharing! __________________ My Build: 57 Chevy Pro-Street

02-07-2017, 01:06 AM	#1313
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Well not much has been happening with my truck, due to the fact that it is in storage and I can't even go say hi lol. But that doesn't mean I'm not planning and buying parts. On our October trip I blew a HID head light, so instead of just replacing I'm upgrading to LED. About the same price as the cheap HID kit but modern and less power. I installed the same bulbs in my Jeep and they work great. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

02-07-2017, 07:08 AM	#1314
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: My 52 GMC Build Lower, do you have a link to what you are using? I need to study lighting options and appreciate whatever you can share. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

02-07-2017, 10:07 AM	#1316
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: My 52 GMC Build Lights look super bright, should make a huge difference. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

02-07-2017, 07:58 PM	#1318
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: My 52 GMC Build Me too __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

02-08-2017, 12:38 AM	#1319
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Thanks for the interest guys. First is the LED's http://www.ebay.ca/itm/351847895868?...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Lenses in my Jeep http://www.ebay.ca/itm/172317041991?...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Lenses in my GMC http://www.ebay.ca/itm/7-ROUND-BLACK...item25b54dc0c1 __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually



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02-08-2017, 10:00 PM	#1320
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: My 52 GMC Build I have a different brand, but same general style LED bulb in my 72 and love them. I absolutely hate every HID kit I have put in my vehicles and have been swapping over to the LED's with no problems at all. And going this route it's a lot cheaper than the high dollar LED lamp assembly. __________________ 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.*

02-09-2017, 01:47 AM	#1323
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build On a air compressor topic. I mounted a York style AC compressor on my Jeep to use for OBA. I took the top end apart to inspect and clean and took some pic's. Thought someone might want to see. The first pic shows the 2 pistons they are about 1.75" in Dia. There are 3 different stroke lengths avalable I have the long stroke about 2" This is the plate above the pistons that holds the reed valves. It would have worked the way it was (dirty) The ring of circles is the inlet and the circular slot is compression. The large wagon wheel is the intake reed valve and the smaller wagon wheel is the compression. The other one by the nut is a keeper. Everything is all cleaned up ready to go back together the head has a steel filter sock on the intake. I drained the oil and put compressor oil back in. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

02-09-2017, 11:51 AM	#1324
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: My 52 GMC Build very cool, thanks for the pics. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

02-09-2017, 12:01 PM	#1325
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,747	Re: My 52 GMC Build i have had electric compressors and i have had engine driven compressors and i will only ever have engine driven from now on. even with a tank leak overnight its only ~20 seconds before you can leave. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

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