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AzCruizer · 10-25-2005, 07:22 PM

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Well 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"

Jim Lohman
Lakeside, AZ

matthufham · 10-25-2005, 08:15 PM

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.

70GMCer · 10-25-2005, 08:34 PM

**tnblazerk5** · 10-25-2005, 08:35 PM

i like it, looks good for a street only truck !!!!!!!!!

so what color is that anyway ?

Brad · 10-25-2005, 08:43 PM

Beautiful truck, but I'm not a fan of the rims. Put some super swampers on it!

70 shorty · 10-25-2005, 08:55 PM

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 @#$

Joe67 · 10-25-2005, 09:25 PM

Very nice truck

bigblue1968 · 10-25-2005, 09:50 PM

nicely done!!!!!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-25-2005, 09:53 PM

**Canadian694x4** · 10-25-2005, 10:04 PM

Nice Truck! I Love Sierra Grandes...especially the 4wds!!

**Yukon Jack** · 10-25-2005, 10:17 PM

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.

**N2TRUX** · 10-25-2005, 10:29 PM

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.....

shifty · 10-25-2005, 10:49 PM

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.

AzCruizer · 10-25-2005, 11:01 PM

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.

Jim Lohman
Lakeside, AZ

matthufham · 10-25-2005, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 shorty

The best part is it's yours and you can tell all of us to kiss your @#$

so true it's not even funny
it takes other people's creations to define your tastes.

weasel29gm · 10-25-2005, 11:03 PM

Cool!!!!!!!! Nice combo, don't change a thing!!!

Twistedsteel · 10-25-2005, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthufham

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.

matthufham · 10-25-2005, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twistedsteel

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.

krue · 10-25-2005, 11:30 PM

Looks good, heck of a lot better than mine. I love that it's a GMC!

blaserman · 10-26-2005, 02:52 AM

Looks great. As they say TO EACH HIS OWN. Just as long as you like it who cares..

Bowtiefreak · 10-26-2005, 06:56 AM

Nice truck, very cool

67ChevyRedneck · 10-26-2005, 08:35 AM

"Well 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" "

I've had my truck for 9 years and it doesn't look anywhere near that. If that saying is true my truck should have turned into a trailer queen by now

Sweet job, love the colors, beautiful truck. Now take some pictures of that 4x4 dirty!

mocwon · 10-26-2005, 08:57 AM

Very nice job... A year for restoration is screamin' fast in my book.

nutsforchevys · 10-26-2005, 09:03 AM

I cant wait until mine is finished. I hope it looks as good as yours!!

GMan69 · 10-26-2005, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mocwon

Very nice job... A year for restoration is screamin' fast in my book.

Ten months, actually. Don't know that mine will ever look that good. Nice color combo. I like the silver. (Those who have seen my truck know why)
Great job and great results.

10-25-2005, 07:22 PM	#1
AzCruizer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lakeside, AZ Posts: 19	Finally done!...almost Well 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" Jim Lohman Lakeside, AZ __________________ 72 GMC Sierra Grande "396" 4x4

10-25-2005, 08:15 PM	#2
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Finally done!...almost 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.

10-25-2005, 08:34 PM	#3
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Finally done!...almost __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

10-25-2005, 08:35 PM	#4
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	Re: Finally done!...almost i like it, looks good for a street only truck !!!!!!!!! so what color is that anyway ? Last edited by tnblazerk5; 10-25-2005 at 08:35 PM.

10-25-2005, 08:43 PM	#5
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Finally done!...almost Beautiful truck, but I'm not a fan of the rims. Put some super swampers on it! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

10-25-2005, 08:55 PM	#6
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Re: Finally done!...almost 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 @#$ __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

10-25-2005, 09:25 PM	#7
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Finally done!...almost Very nice truck __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

10-25-2005, 09:50 PM	#8
bigblue1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Warner Robins, Georgia Posts: 34	Re: Finally done!...almost nicely done!!!!!!

10-25-2005, 09:53 PM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,474	Re: Finally done!...almost __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-25-2005, 10:04 PM	#10
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: Finally done!...almost Nice Truck! I Love Sierra Grandes...especially the 4wds!! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

10-25-2005, 10:17 PM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Re: Finally done!...almost 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. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-25-2005, 10:29 PM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Finally done!...almost 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..... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-25-2005, 10:49 PM	#13
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Finally done!...almost 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 aholes. 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. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM*! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 10-25-2005 at 10:53 PM.*

10-25-2005, 11:01 PM	#14
AzCruizer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lakeside, AZ Posts: 19	Re: Finally done!...almost 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. Jim Lohman Lakeside, AZ __________________ 72 GMC Sierra Grande "396" 4x4

10-25-2005, 11:03 PM	#16
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,103	Re: Finally done!...almost Cool!!!!!!!! Nice combo, don't change a thing!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......



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10-25-2005, 11:30 PM	#19
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Finally done!...almost Looks good, heck of a lot better than mine. I love that it's a GMC! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-26-2005, 02:52 AM	#20
blaserman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: glen burnie md Posts: 447	Re: Finally done!...almost Looks great. As they say TO EACH HIS OWN. Just as long as you like it who cares.. __________________ This is my best friend

10-26-2005, 06:56 AM	#21
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Re: Finally done!...almost Nice truck, very cool __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

10-26-2005, 08:35 AM	#22
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Finally done!...almost "Well 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" " I've had my truck for 9 years and it doesn't look anywhere near that. If that saying is true my truck should have turned into a trailer queen by now Sweet job, love the colors, beautiful truck. Now take some pictures of that 4x4 dirty! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-26-2005, 08:57 AM	#23
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Re: Finally done!...almost Very nice job... A year for restoration is screamin' fast in my book. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

10-26-2005, 09:03 AM	#24
nutsforchevys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stephenville, Texas Posts: 420	Re: Finally done!...almost I cant wait until mine is finished. I hope it looks as good as yours!! __________________ 72 Super Cheyenne lwb 4X4 Ocra / White 88 Chevy 1 ton Dumptruck 88 Chevy 1ton Flat bed 4X4 white

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