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timcos · 08-13-2006, 11:26 PM

OK folks.

My 17 yo son totaled my Mitsubishi last week. I was teaching him how to drive and he overshot a U-turn and sort of turned it into a Q-turn.

Because it is only worth about 4K the insurance company will total it because it will take 5K to fix.

OK...2.5 years ago I had to sell my 1971 longbed fleetside red and white C10. Broke my heart but I got laid off...so what does one do?

Since I discovered that my Mitsu was going to be totaled...my mind started wandering...where is my next 71 or 72 truck.

I found it. Bought it Saturday.

It is one-owner 1972 4x4 C10 Cheyenne fleetside shortbed p/s, p/b, a/c, and never wrecked. It has a Dayton winch on the front. It is 1/2 ton.

It was a fellow's hunting truck for over 32 years. He passed on two years ago and his dear wife could not part with the truck. The kids have finally convinced her to let it go. I have to figure it was hard because they were married for over 50 years.

Well, with due respect to this fine gentleman and his family...I am now the second owner of a 34 year old truck. It is in pretty decent shape. A bit of rust where you would figure...bottom of doors and back bottom of cab mostly.

Heck I was so tickled that it even ran I am beside myself. The engine was rebuilt 18 years ago. It is in dire need of a tune up and an a/c recharge and some TLC.

It was that light olive green originally...he saw a truck painted dark grey over white so he had the outside painted that color. The interior of the cab is still green.

Funny thing though...the bed area has two propane tanks that he used in the late 70's to run the engine on either gas or propane. I am not sure if it still works...but heck it may be cheaper to run it on propane...anyone here know about that?

I am going to bring it back to glory over the next two years...maybe a bit shorter. I am going to go through all the mechanicals and make sure it is sound and solid.

Wow...are my juices flowing. Something about the 67-72 that really floats my boat.

I am sure I will be asking about parts and quality and suppliers. I would love to actually get rid of the propane set up and build a new bed with all new parts and a white oak planking. There is a little cancer around the wheel wells and two opening cut in with doors on either side of the bed for the propane refilling ports. I would imagine all new parts are available.

Anyway....that is long winded enough now.

Cheers,

Tim

*bskylerj* · 08-14-2006, 12:08 AM

Welcome from Washington State. Where's the pics?

krue · 08-14-2006, 01:08 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

**Canadian694x4** · 08-14-2006, 01:14 AM

To The Boards From The Great White North!

jsbgump · 08-14-2006, 04:39 PM

Welcome to the board

*Kesmai* · 08-14-2006, 05:42 PM

helllo im kesmai im newbie too

CAL 58 GMC · 08-14-2006, 06:45 PM

Welcome!! Sounds like a great find!

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-15-2006, 09:51 PM

From West TN

***Liz*** · 08-18-2006, 09:14 PM

Welcome to the site Tim. Im sorry about your sons wreck, hope everyone was ok... but congrats on the truck

86swb · 08-19-2006, 10:01 AM

Yes, sounds like a good find. We love pictures here so lets get a look at the truck. Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky.

timcos · 08-28-2006, 01:13 AM

OK...here is my new beast

oj70chevy · 08-29-2006, 08:46 AM

and

from San Antonio, Texas. Nice truck!

71SWBChevy · 08-29-2006, 05:27 PM

to the board from KY!!!!

timcos · 09-03-2006, 09:06 PM

Are there many board members from Utah?

Tim

**Palf70Step** · 10-02-2006, 05:16 AM

Truck looks real good. Always good to get back into the drivers seat of one.

**BOSS** · 10-02-2006, 11:12 AM

Looks like a great truck you found there

shaneschevys · 10-11-2006, 10:51 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

**Ron 586** · 11-04-2006, 12:11 PM

Welcome from West Tennessee.

ProStreet83C10 · 11-05-2006, 02:15 PM

gotta love the gun rack!!

08-13-2006, 11:26 PM	#1
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Newbie from Utah OK folks. My 17 yo son totaled my Mitsubishi last week. I was teaching him how to drive and he overshot a U-turn and sort of turned it into a Q-turn. Because it is only worth about 4K the insurance company will total it because it will take 5K to fix. OK...2.5 years ago I had to sell my 1971 longbed fleetside red and white C10. Broke my heart but I got laid off...so what does one do? Since I discovered that my Mitsu was going to be totaled...my mind started wandering...where is my next 71 or 72 truck. I found it. Bought it Saturday. It is one-owner 1972 4x4 C10 Cheyenne fleetside shortbed p/s, p/b, a/c, and never wrecked. It has a Dayton winch on the front. It is 1/2 ton. It was a fellow's hunting truck for over 32 years. He passed on two years ago and his dear wife could not part with the truck. The kids have finally convinced her to let it go. I have to figure it was hard because they were married for over 50 years. Well, with due respect to this fine gentleman and his family...I am now the second owner of a 34 year old truck. It is in pretty decent shape. A bit of rust where you would figure...bottom of doors and back bottom of cab mostly. Heck I was so tickled that it even ran I am beside myself. The engine was rebuilt 18 years ago. It is in dire need of a tune up and an a/c recharge and some TLC. It was that light olive green originally...he saw a truck painted dark grey over white so he had the outside painted that color. The interior of the cab is still green. Funny thing though...the bed area has two propane tanks that he used in the late 70's to run the engine on either gas or propane. I am not sure if it still works...but heck it may be cheaper to run it on propane...anyone here know about that? I am going to bring it back to glory over the next two years...maybe a bit shorter. I am going to go through all the mechanicals and make sure it is sound and solid. Wow...are my juices flowing. Something about the 67-72 that really floats my boat. I am sure I will be asking about parts and quality and suppliers. I would love to actually get rid of the propane set up and build a new bed with all new parts and a white oak planking. There is a little cancer around the wheel wells and two opening cut in with doors on either side of the bed for the propane refilling ports. I would imagine all new parts are available. Anyway....that is long winded enough now. Cheers, Tim Last edited by timcos; 10-02-2006 at 12:42 PM.

08-14-2006, 12:08 AM	#2
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: Newbie from Utah Welcome from Washington State. Where's the pics?

08-14-2006, 01:08 AM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Newbie from Utah Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "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"

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08-14-2006, 06:45 PM	#7
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08-15-2006, 09:51 PM	#8
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08-18-2006, 09:14 PM	#9
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,733	Re: Newbie from Utah Welcome to the site Tim. Im sorry about your sons wreck, hope everyone was ok... but congrats on the truck

08-19-2006, 10:01 AM	#10
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Newbie from Utah Yes, sounds like a good find. We love pictures here so lets get a look at the truck. Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

08-28-2006, 01:13 AM	#11
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Newbie from Utah OK...here is my new beast __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

08-29-2006, 08:46 AM	#12
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09-03-2006, 09:06 PM	#14
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Newbie from Utah Are there many board members from Utah? Tim __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

10-02-2006, 05:16 AM	#15
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