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Gadoozle · 11-22-2010, 04:39 PM

Hi everyone,
I'm 15 and I just bought my first truck, a 1972 Chevy C10. I'm planning to restore it with my dad, but cannot do much as of now because we are about to move houses. Our new house will have a shop (

) so I'll have a place to put the truck indoors. It needs a new tailgate, a new grille, a new front left fender, and a bunch of other things, but it is very mechanically sound. It has a 350 in it with a three speed automatic on the column. Anyhow, here are some pictures.

Pop's C-10 · 11-22-2010, 05:13 PM

looks solid

sanford66 · 11-22-2010, 05:17 PM

Good lookin start! Joseph

treveiger · 11-22-2010, 05:48 PM

Doesnt look bad at all. Shops are nice

.

cam.man67 · 11-22-2010, 06:12 PM

Solid truck you got there. Very cool that you can work on it in a garage, i don't have that luxury.

Chevy350V8 · 11-22-2010, 06:23 PM

Looks like fun, i always wanted a 72 for my first truck. I ended up buying an 89 lol

MrClean · 11-22-2010, 08:08 PM

Good choice, I got a 72 also!

57larry · 11-22-2010, 08:21 PM

a good looking truck, keep us updated on your progress

*Ticker* · 11-22-2010, 08:54 PM

Seriously - congrats and looks like a great truck!

flashed · 11-22-2010, 08:55 PM

Very nice ,I like it.

**SactoJim** · 11-22-2010, 09:01 PM

Looks like a nice rig......you're a lucky 15 yo kid!!

trkfrk · 11-22-2010, 10:34 PM

I am not sure what's better, building the truck or spending time with your Dad, or both!! good luck and have fun, nice foundation.

Gadoozle · 11-22-2010, 11:51 PM

Cool, thanks guys! Our family is moving around Christmas time, so I won't be able to take anything apart until then

, but tomorrow I'll post some more pics.

**70cst** · 11-22-2010, 11:55 PM

Gadoozle ... that is one solid and nice looking . Looks like a great family project!

Gadoozle · 11-23-2010, 12:02 AM

It's the first build my dad and I have ever done, so it'll be an adventure!

tim21391 · 11-23-2010, 01:24 AM

rock on my friend. nice start you got there.. gotta love the 67-72s

VA72C10 · 11-23-2010, 01:45 AM

Great starting point! Have fun with the father/son build!!!

Gadoozle · 11-23-2010, 11:36 AM

Hey Everyone,

It snowed today, but I still got the pictures of the truck and here they are.

Solego · 11-23-2010, 11:41 AM

Seeing snow makes me hate Florida even more.

Gadoozle · 11-23-2010, 11:44 AM

Haha, it doesn't snow much here in Eugene, but for the last couple of years, it has for some reason.....so much for this "global warming" garbage.

Solego · 11-23-2010, 12:40 PM

You need to keep up with the news, young man. It's now "climate change". As if the climate has never changed before.

Gadoozle · 11-23-2010, 01:21 PM

It's funny how that works....when they don't know what's going on, they tag it, "climate change."

RCbowtie69 · 11-24-2010, 08:38 PM

nice project, it's a good start,& shops are warm to in the winter, good luck & keep on truckin''

Youngbuck7072 · 11-24-2010, 09:41 PM

hey gadoozle, where in eugene do you live? i live on royal and danebo

oldblue1968chevy · 11-24-2010, 09:58 PM

Sweet man! You can probably find a fender, Maybe 1the same color already!! What're the plans? Check out our HS thread, Im a senior got my truck when I was 15 almost 16!!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334086

11-22-2010, 04:39 PM	#1
Gadoozle God Bless America Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 150	My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build Hi everyone, I'm 15 and I just bought my first truck, a 1972 Chevy C10. I'm planning to restore it with my dad, but cannot do much as of now because we are about to move houses. Our new house will have a shop () so I'll have a place to put the truck indoors. It needs a new tailgate, a new grille, a new front left fender, and a bunch of other things, but it is very mechanically sound. It has a 350 in it with a three speed automatic on the column. Anyhow, here are some pictures. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Custom/10...my first truck and first project. Semper Fidelis Last edited by Gadoozle; 11-22-2010 at 04:40 PM.

11-22-2010, 05:13 PM	#2
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build looks solid

11-22-2010, 05:17 PM	#3
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build Good lookin start! Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

11-22-2010, 05:48 PM	#4
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,110	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build Doesnt look bad at all. Shops are nice . __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

11-22-2010, 06:12 PM	#5
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build Solid truck you got there. Very cool that you can work on it in a garage, i don't have that luxury. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

11-22-2010, 06:23 PM	#6
Chevy350V8 Semper Fi!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sherrills Ford, North Carolina Posts: 971	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build Looks like fun, i always wanted a 72 for my first truck. I ended up buying an 89 lol __________________ Brandon... "IT ONLY TAKES EVERYTHING YOU GOT!!" Semper Fi

11-22-2010, 08:08 PM	#7
MrClean I'LL TRY TO FIX IT! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 108	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build Good choice, I got a 72 also! __________________ -- Jorge -- 1972 Custom/10 LWB 350 My Build

11-22-2010, 08:21 PM	#8
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build a good looking truck, keep us updated on your progress

11-22-2010, 08:54 PM	#9
Ticker Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,404	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build Seriously - congrats and looks like a great truck!

11-22-2010, 08:55 PM	#10
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build Very nice ,I like it.

11-22-2010, 09:01 PM	#11
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build Looks like a nice rig......you're a lucky 15 yo kid!! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

11-22-2010, 10:34 PM	#12
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build I am not sure what's better, building the truck or spending time with your Dad, or both!! good luck and have fun, nice foundation. __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

11-22-2010, 11:51 PM	#13
Gadoozle God Bless America Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 150	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build Cool, thanks guys! Our family is moving around Christmas time, so I won't be able to take anything apart until then, but tomorrow I'll post some more pics. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Custom/10...my first truck and first project. Semper Fidelis

11-22-2010, 11:55 PM	#14
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,377	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build *Gadoozle ... that is one solid and nice looking . Looks like a great family project!* __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

11-23-2010, 12:02 AM	#15
Gadoozle God Bless America Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 150	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build It's the first build my dad and I have ever done, so it'll be an adventure! __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Custom/10...my first truck and first project. Semper Fidelis



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11-23-2010, 01:24 AM	#16
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build rock on my friend. nice start you got there.. gotta love the 67-72s __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

11-23-2010, 01:45 AM	#17
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build Great starting point! Have fun with the father/son build!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-23-2010, 11:36 AM	#18
Gadoozle God Bless America Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 150	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build Hey Everyone, It snowed today, but I still got the pictures of the truck and here they are. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Custom/10...my first truck and first project. Semper Fidelis

11-23-2010, 11:41 AM	#19
Solego Dr. Frankentruck's Monster Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 147	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build Seeing snow makes me hate Florida even more. __________________ I'm not prejudiced, I hate everyone. Project SLOMO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430494

11-23-2010, 11:44 AM	#20
Gadoozle God Bless America Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 150	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build Haha, it doesn't snow much here in Eugene, but for the last couple of years, it has for some reason.....so much for this "global warming" garbage. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Custom/10...my first truck and first project. Semper Fidelis

11-23-2010, 12:40 PM	#21
Solego Dr. Frankentruck's Monster Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 147	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build You need to keep up with the news, young man. It's now "climate change". As if the climate has never changed before. __________________ I'm not prejudiced, I hate everyone. Project SLOMO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430494

11-23-2010, 01:21 PM	#22
Gadoozle God Bless America Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 150	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build It's funny how that works....when they don't know what's going on, they tag it, "climate change." __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Custom/10...my first truck and first project. Semper Fidelis

11-24-2010, 08:38 PM	#23
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build nice project, it's a good start,& shops are warm to in the winter, good luck & keep on truckin''

11-24-2010, 09:41 PM	#24
Youngbuck7072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eugene, Or. Posts: 322	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build hey gadoozle, where in eugene do you live? i live on royal and danebo __________________ ........................ __ ............._______\|__\____ ............\|_({})______({})] ................(O)..........(O)

11-24-2010, 09:58 PM	#25
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: My First Truck--1972 Chevrolet C10 Build Sweet man! You can probably find a fender, Maybe 1the same color already!! What're the plans? Check out our HS thread, Im a senior got my truck when I was 15 almost 16!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334086 __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

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