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Old 08-30-2012, 09:31 PM   #26
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Great looking survivor you have there, must be a joy to drive.
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Old 08-30-2012, 09:58 PM   #27
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Great looking survivor you have there, must be a joy to drive.

Thanks! Yes it's quite interesting the difference in feel from my 1970 Sierra Grande(small block); New generation and all. The 70 feels more "Truck-like" in it's ride quality VS the 73 which feels more supple and almost car-like.

Now I did rebuild the 70 front end and added KYB shocks all around, whereas the 73's shocks have not been changed out for a while it looks like. Maybe that's the difference.
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Old 08-31-2012, 03:22 AM   #28
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wow, that is one sweet truck....good catch
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Old 08-31-2012, 12:09 PM   #29
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Wow!!! Nice truck. Very rare to see one pretty much original over almost 40 years
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Old 02-03-2013, 04:06 AM   #30
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Cool truck! I parted out a 73 Cheyenne C30 454 a while back that was almost a twin to yours, but not as many options. It was a ranch truck and RUSTY.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=503635&page=2

It did have an almost perfect grille, front bumper, headlight rings and black dash that I was able to save, along with the rebuilt orginal 454. it has the same carb # as yours. I bought a kit for it and rebuilt it tonight for the 350 in my 72 swb step.
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Old 02-03-2013, 04:22 AM   #31
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its official!! i hate you!
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Old 04-10-2014, 09:35 AM   #32
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Nice truck I am looking 1973 GMC truck 2500 please call me #661 - 827- 2998 nick
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Old 04-10-2014, 01:17 PM   #33
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What's the deal with the slide out bumper? Never seen that before
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Old 04-10-2014, 03:37 PM   #34
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Last few and time to eat. Oh yes the lock ring wheels are code dated as well and have what appears to be a FIRESTONE "F" stamped on them...Enjoy!
What do you mean by "lock ring wheels" and what's the significance of the "F" Firestone mark on wheels?
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Old 04-10-2014, 04:05 PM   #35
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Wow....beautiful truck!
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Old 04-10-2014, 07:05 PM   #36
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What's the deal with the slide out bumper? Never seen that before
Home-made, but a great idea!

I assume this truck had a camper installed at one time. Usually the camper forces the rear bumper to be extended rearward. Around here you'd see guys with the camper removed but the rear bumper still sticking out 3 feet past the end of the truck. The set up this guy had would eliminate that awkwardness.

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Old 05-19-2014, 07:22 AM   #37
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It's the most beautiful truck I've seen in my life. Thanks Henry ..
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Old 05-19-2014, 04:22 PM   #38
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Nice rig. hopefully progress will continue to be posted as you "Spruce it up"
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Old 05-19-2014, 10:27 PM   #39
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Very awesome truck!
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Now the truck after the construction process and the new paint
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Old 01-05-2017, 02:41 AM   #41
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Absolutely stunning truck.
Congratulations on being the proud owner.
Btw, what is that color?
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Old 01-06-2017, 04:00 PM   #42
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Beautiful!
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Old 01-06-2017, 05:51 PM   #43
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You, sir, have a very nice machine. B-)
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Old 01-08-2017, 01:58 AM   #44
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That color is aptly called "Desert Sand" and you are welcome A Good Man. It came out Fantastic!
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Old 01-08-2017, 04:49 AM   #45
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Hey look. Similar truck, same town, same color. Bigger price

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Old 01-08-2017, 09:18 AM   #46
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beautiful truck!! congrats on the great find brother!!
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