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Old 10-25-2005, 07:22 PM   #1
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Finally done!...almost

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Size:  93.8 KBWell after almost a year of tinkering and fixing, my 72 GMC Sierra Grande 4x4 is finally done....almost (lol). With the exception of an audio system and bed liner, it's complete. Powered by a 396 big block, 700R4 transmission, and a 208 transfer case, she's a smooth running machine. When I bought the truck last December I had no idea it was going to take this long to complete, but as they say "good things come to those who wait"

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Old 10-25-2005, 08:15 PM   #2
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woah hold on. too many bling-inches on the rims and either not enough rubber, or too much fender gap. lift it some more and put some boggers on it, or lower it with little tires and close the gap.

other than that, she sounds like a sweet truck with all new everything.
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Old 10-25-2005, 08:35 PM   #3
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i like it, looks good for a street only truck !!!!!!!!! so what color is that anyway ?

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Old 10-25-2005, 11:05 PM   #4
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woah hold on. too many bling-inches on the rims and either not enough rubber, or too much fender gap. lift it some more and put some boggers on it, or lower it with little tires and close the gap.

other than that, she sounds like a sweet truck with all new everything.
There is almost no fender gap If the tires were much bigger they would probably rub. I think the truck looks good.
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Old 10-25-2005, 11:24 PM   #5
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There is almost no fender gap If the tires were much bigger they would probably rub. I think the truck looks good.
yea there is a ton of gap if he were to lower it. i was comparing lifted/lowered. if he lifts it a little more he can stick bigger tires on it, and if he gets smaller tires and does a few other things he can lower it and get rid that fender gap.
-i'm glad he has it sitting level though. i did notice that, and it looks improved.

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Old 10-25-2005, 08:34 PM   #6
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Old 10-25-2005, 08:43 PM   #7
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Beautiful truck, but I'm not a fan of the rims. Put some super swampers on it!
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Old 10-25-2005, 08:55 PM   #8
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I agree with the consensus here, the truck is very nicely done, I'm just not a fan of the bling bling rims and especially on a 4x4. The best part is it's yours and you can tell all of us to kiss your @#$
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Old 10-25-2005, 09:25 PM   #10
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Very nice truck
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Old 10-25-2005, 09:50 PM   #11
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nicely done!!!!!!
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Old 10-25-2005, 09:53 PM   #12
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Old 10-25-2005, 10:04 PM   #13
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Nice Truck! I Love Sierra Grandes...especially the 4wds!!
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Any under hood pics? Always interested in seeing how other people get the bbc to fit. Looks like lots of nice touches on that truck.
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Old 10-25-2005, 10:29 PM   #15
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I guess you got more opinions than you bargained for AZ. I think it looks great like it is. Yeah, it's a 4x4, so what. Does that mean it has to have big tires? Not really.....
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Old 10-25-2005, 11:01 PM   #16
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Well, you know what they say about opinions...lol. It's cool guys, I respect everyones opinions. No harm, no foul. I got the look I was looking for. It's really going to just be a street cruiser for me anyway. No way am I going to romp that thing off road Compared to the 15" rims and 31/10.50's that were on the truck, its a huge improvement in filling in the fenderwells. As for the color, its simply called Metallic Orange from an 04 Chevy. I'll try to post some pics of the engine compartment and anything else any of you request when I get back in town on the weekend.

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Old 10-26-2005, 12:17 PM   #17
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Well, you know what they say about opinions...lol. It's cool guys, I respect everyones opinions. No harm, no foul. I got the look I was looking for. It's really going to just be a street cruiser for me anyway. No way am I going to romp that thing off road Compared to the 15" rims and 31/10.50's that were on the truck, its a huge improvement in filling in the fenderwells. As for the color, its simply called Metallic Orange from an 04 Chevy. I'll try to post some pics of the engine compartment and anything else any of you request when I get back in town on the weekend.

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i really like the color !!!!!!!!! and yea pics of the motor would be cool and pics of the inside of the cab would be cool too please. i like lookin at the interers<sp?
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Old 10-27-2005, 08:56 AM   #18
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It's really going to just be a street cruiser for me anyway. No way am I going to romp that thing off road
Nice job. Looks great. When the urge hits to circulate the transfer case. Just keep a set of wheels and tires on hand. Those won't do it off road. 4x4's are ment to use. You can play around in fields and not have to hit the trails. Enjoy.
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Here is a link to where there are motor pics and interior pics. more pics

You have done a great job on this truck!
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Well, you know what they say about opinions...lol. It's cool guys, I respect everyones opinions. No harm, no foul. I got the look I was looking for. It's really going to just be a street cruiser for me anyway. No way am I going to romp that thing off road Compared to the 15" rims and 31/10.50's that were on the truck, its a huge improvement in filling in the fenderwells. As for the color, its simply called Metallic Orange from an 04 Chevy. I'll try to post some pics of the engine compartment and anything else any of you request when I get back in town on the weekend.

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i like it, really clean, very nice job!!!
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Old 03-19-2008, 10:34 AM   #22
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Nice ride!
You have many reasons to be proud.

Not exactly my cup o' tea, but a damn sight purtier than anything I got.
Props to you.
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Old 10-25-2005, 10:49 PM   #23
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To hell with what everyone else says. The truck is incredible and half of these guys could only wish to have a ride that looks that nice.

You did a kickass job and the truck looks mint. I can't wait till my ride looks as complete and all around nice like that.

PS - a few parting words:

Opinions are like a**holes. We all have them and they usually stink.

If everybody's truck looked the same we'd get tired looking at them.

Remember: "Variety is the spice of life!" Think of how boring life would be if we ate the same food every meal, wore the same clothes as everyone else and had the same eye, skin and hair color as the rest of the world. It would be pure, unadulterated hell and we would all go nuts.

Keep rockin, man. The truck is awesome.
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Old 10-25-2005, 11:03 PM   #24
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Cool!!!!!!!! Nice combo, don't change a thing!!!
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Old 10-25-2005, 11:30 PM   #25
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Looks good, heck of a lot better than mine. I love that it's a GMC!
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