Bought my grandpa's 72 C10
 

I finally was able to get my grandpas 72 C10 this week. I remember as a kid always wanting to look at it and sit in it. My grandfather died some 20 years ago, and my grandmother wouldn't sell anything, ever. She passed away last year, and her children have been going through the estate. I was able to buy the truck for $650. It is factory air with everything still there, and power brakes/steering. Here are a few teaser pics:

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Its going to need fenders patched, rockers, cab corners as usual. I am going to have to patch the roof where he had a cb antenna screwed on the top of the cab. The truck has been sitting at least 10 yrs. I've already removed and cleaned/rebuilt the carb yesterday. I'm going to try to let something sit in the tank and blow out the fuel lines.

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Does it still have anything left of that blue plaid seat material ?

I'd like to see a picture if it does.

How many miles are showing on the odometer ?

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Congrats!

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Congrats on the truck ,your grandpa had good taste .

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Odometer shows 43,xxx, I'd have to see the title to see what it says. I will pull the seat cover that's on it and see what the seat looks like tomorrow, door panels and what edges of seat I see are white.

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Great - your Grandpa would be so happy to see that it will be saved and renewed.

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congradulations , that is one nice truck , your grandfather will be with you in your build , super nice

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Congrats what a nice truck!

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I never had seen the truck without a seat cover on , so this was my first time seeing the original seat upholstery. Of course, the drivers side has butt-itis, but the passenger side was beautiful.
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Congrats on a rare truck from everything I've read the z62 denotes a highlander equipped option and matches the 611 plaid trim meaning seat cover. Do a search on highlander it will explain everything.

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Congrats!

And welcome to the DMGOTC (Driving My Grandfathers Old Truck Club).

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What are your plans for it ,original stock ,mild modified or restomod ? Cant wait to see more either way you go .

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Thats awesome. Are you originally from Clemson? I grew up in Six Mile and have a project im working on in seneca area currently. We may know each other.

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Probably stock or mild mod. I would like to get it to daily driver status and be able to tow with it when needed. Better brakes and an engine rebuild with performance parts, with a mostly stock look. I am digging the seat upholstery now!


I actually have lived in Seneca all my life, but most people know where Clemson is.

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Are you friends with Scott black or tucker Harding ? I work in Seneca everyday if you ever need a hand just let me know

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Congrats...love the highlander. Enjoy!

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Well you know where I'm at if you need any help on it. Very Cool. You need to start coming to the monthly meetings and getting to know everyone locally so when you need something. We all can pitch in and help.
At some point I want to have a meeting at the house this spring.;):chevy:

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I don't recognize those names. Thanks for the offer!

I work some crazy swing shift hours (work in operations at Oconee Nuclear Station) , but would like to come to some meetings for sure.

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What shift! I'm on Barvo SPOC!;):chevy::lol::metal::metal::metal:

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Sweet! i'll bet that seat will clean right up too!

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Haha, what's the chances? D shift AO! I thought I recognized your truck, I've seen it on site before.

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Yep I've been driving it since 1987 to work out here.;):chevy:

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Cool old truck! Congrats. Is it a long wheel base or short ? I cant tell from the pics.

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Its a LWB.

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Congrats. Super truck. Restored my grandmother's 71 for my oldest son. Family treasure. Enjoy the ride!