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REEDS 72 · 04-23-2011, 07:55 PM

I bought this 1972 Chevy Nov. 09 after looking for a good project. Always loved this generation of trucks. Once you're into a project like this there's no turning back. This truck is all original drive train. It is a 2wd, 1/2 ton, 127 inch wheel base (and staying that way), 402 big block, 400 turbo tranny, 12 bolt rear end, ac cab, Cheyenne equipped.
Typical rust problems, as per most older Utah vehicles, did floor rust repair, replaced rockers and cab corners. I am trying to work from the inside out so I have had the inside cab painted as well as the top of the cab. I am staying with the original orange with white cab paint.
Power train completely rebuilt, motor rebuilt. Thankfully I have been able to find the parts I have needed. This is a work in progress and will still take a while to complete. These pictures show some of the changes and work that has been done.

04-23-2011, 07:55 PM	#1
REEDS 72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: AMERICAN FORK, UTAH Posts: 535	New comer from Utah 1972 Chevy Big Block project I bought this 1972 Chevy Nov. 09 after looking for a good project. Always loved this generation of trucks. Once you're into a project like this there's no turning back. This truck is all original drive train. It is a 2wd, 1/2 ton, 127 inch wheel base (and staying that way), 402 big block, 400 turbo tranny, 12 bolt rear end, ac cab, Cheyenne equipped. Typical rust problems, as per most older Utah vehicles, did floor rust repair, replaced rockers and cab corners. I am trying to work from the inside out so I have had the inside cab painted as well as the top of the cab. I am staying with the original orange with white cab paint. Power train completely rebuilt, motor rebuilt. Thankfully I have been able to find the parts I have needed. This is a work in progress and will still take a while to complete. These pictures show some of the changes and work that has been done. Attached Images Last edited by REEDS 72; 04-23-2011 at 08:08 PM.