Hello 67-72 Guyz & Galz
 

Hello… I'm in the process of building a 65 short stepper and just traded a rat rod project for a 72 LWB...:metal:

The first new vehicle I remember my dad buying was a 72 LWB that was red with a straight 6, 3 on the tree and no power anything… Being 11 at the time, I thought that was the coolest truck I'd ever seen...:mm: He traded that one for a 76 just as I was learning to drive...:waah: And like the 72, the 76 was I6, 3 on the tree and no power, learn to drive on that set-up and you can drive anything...:lol:

Not sure of my plans yet, the deal has just been done and I'll post more pics once I get it home…;)

Here are a few from this past Saturday when a friend of mine made me the offer…
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/366/17...c55a38a9_c.jpgIMG_3510 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/369/17...a4193256_c.jpgIMG_3511 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8869/1...d96c08b5_c.jpgIMG_3509 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/542/18...aea3a186_c.jpgIMG_3583 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

I will start a build thread once I put some plans together...:chevy:

Re: Hello 67-72 Guyz & Galz
 

Looks pretty solid Don.

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Good starting point! Sounds like the wheels are turning... (in your head)..:)

LockDoc

Re: Hello 67-72 Guyz & Galz
 

Thanks Guyz, and yes the wheels or gears or something in spinning in my head...:lol:

Here's a pic of a seat another friend had sitting in a shed that he gave me…;)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/268/18...de7929fd_c.jpgIMG_3618 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

…and here it is after the first wash down…
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/533/18...8609f4be_c.jpgIMG_3614 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Here's a detail shot of the pattern in the vinyl…
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/269/18...d493ba95_c.jpgIMG_3607 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

If all goes well, I should be driving the 72 home this afternoon...:metal:

Re: Hello 67-72 Guyz & Galz
 

:ele: Nice truck. It looks like the same guy painted yours that painted mine when I got it.

Re: Hello 67-72 Guyz & Galz
 

Pretty cool find. Welcome to the 67-72 crowd from NC

Re: Hello 67-72 Guyz & Galz
 

I like it !!!!
Keep us posted

Re: Hello 67-72 Guyz & Galz
 

Thanks Guyz!!! ;) Drove the 72 home today and it was interesting with no power anything...:lol:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/416/18...4c7a970e_c.jpgIMG_3624 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
I can't remember the last time I drove something without power steering...:confused:

:chevy:

Re: Hello 67-72 Guyz & Galz
 

The outer grille looks to be in great shape...I could use one of those. Good starting point, to say the least. I learned to drive my dad's '67 with a 283, 4-speed granny floor shift, manual brakes, manual steering, and no a/c in the desert. Driveshaft fell off on my first driving lesson with my pop...scared the crap out of me :eek: Try driving without all the amenities...and no driveshaft :lol:

Re: Hello 67-72 Guyz & Galz
 

Welcome to our side Don. Starting with a running, driving truck is a good deal. I think i've seen that truck around town.

Re: Hello 67-72 Guyz & Galz
 

Thanks Boog! Drop by Express Yourself Tattooz Wednesday through Saturday and I am usually there...

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I like the "ratty" look of it. Doesn't necessarily look like patina since it's not "natural". Great truck nonetheless.