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rusty72 · 03-27-2006, 12:41 PM

I am new to this forum. I have always loved the 67-72 trucks so when I was offered a 72 for free I couldn't say no The truck is in really rough shape. The truck came with no box so I was thinking of shortening the frame and ordering a new short box. I also came across a picture a 1972 with a newer 90's style box, does anyone know if this is a common swap? From the picture it looks like the body lines on the new box lines up with the 72 cab?

Here is a picture of my new truck

Here is a picture of a box on my truck I would like to use

northcountry67 · 03-27-2006, 12:50 PM

Yes, it is becoming common. The 88-98 stepsides are plentiful and the body lines do line up. I've heard some people complain that the rear fender opening is not as round as the front, but it doesn't bother me. I shortened my frame and am going with a 73-87 step side because I found one in OK for $85. The rear fenders on the 73-87 cost about half of what the 67-72 ones do. I've seen these on our trucks and they look good also.

chevy_fatman · 03-27-2006, 08:06 PM

I guess I'll be one of the few that complain because I would't get caught driving a truck with a mistmatched bed

But don't pay attention to what I say, is all in fun rusty72, if you can't find an original bed a newer would serve a purpose.
BTW

to the board.

**Canadian694x4** · 03-27-2006, 08:47 PM

Welcome To The Board From A Fellow Canuck! Looks Solid enough for a Canadian truck! Good Score! Keep us posted !

Karl Hoh · 03-27-2006, 10:37 PM

Welcome from Manitoba, truck don't look too bad. Heck, if the floor's missing large parts, it'll look like mine.

krue · 03-27-2006, 10:39 PM

Can't beat the price! And owning a 72 is better than a poke in the eye with a stick.

71SWBChevy · 03-27-2006, 11:01 PM

Hey you can't beat free, thats what I paid for my 72 but it wasn't near that good of shape just needed a few parts off of it. Good luck with the build.

Chevrolet4x4s · 03-27-2006, 11:09 PM

Nice find.....I thought that someone was giving away a 72 tho
Good luck
Shane

Tynee · 03-27-2006, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevrolet4x4s

Nice find.....I thought that someone was giving away a 72 tho
Good luck
Shane

I almost broke my mouse in half trying to be the first one to claim the free truck.

rusty72 · 03-27-2006, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tynee

I almost broke my mouse in half trying to be the first one to claim the free truck.

I guess I could of worded the title "truck for free" different

Thanks for the welcome.

Jerry Jones · 03-28-2006, 12:43 AM

I had my truck gassed up and ready to drive to the great white north. Welcome aboard... and a very nice starter rig.

muddyole 69 · 03-28-2006, 02:50 AM

tynee lay off the mouse

...............sorry man that for some reason to me at 2 in the morning was funny as h&ll !!!

**special-K** · 03-28-2006, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tynee

I almost broke my mouse in half trying to be the first one to claim the free truck.

I thought I was gonna see a first:A non-subscribing member trying to pimp himself on here on here for free.And,in the wrong section.All pimping to be done in the for sale section.

GruntyPants · 03-28-2006, 10:45 AM

Hey, I got mine for free, and I think you got a better deal. Looks like a great starter you've got there.

03-27-2006, 12:41 PM	#1
rusty72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 4	Rusty 1972 truck for free I am new to this forum. I have always loved the 67-72 trucks so when I was offered a 72 for free I couldn't say no The truck is in really rough shape. The truck came with no box so I was thinking of shortening the frame and ordering a new short box. I also came across a picture a 1972 with a newer 90's style box, does anyone know if this is a common swap? From the picture it looks like the body lines on the new box lines up with the 72 cab? Here is a picture of my new truck Here is a picture of a box on my truck I would like to use __________________ ChevyRides

03-27-2006, 12:50 PM	#2
northcountry67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lengby, Minnesota Posts: 225	Re: Rusty 1972 truck for free Yes, it is becoming common. The 88-98 stepsides are plentiful and the body lines do line up. I've heard some people complain that the rear fender opening is not as round as the front, but it doesn't bother me. I shortened my frame and am going with a 73-87 step side because I found one in OK for $85. The rear fenders on the 73-87 cost about half of what the 67-72 ones do. I've seen these on our trucks and they look good also.

03-27-2006, 08:06 PM	#3
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Re: Rusty 1972 truck for free I guess I'll be one of the few that complain because I would't get caught driving a truck with a mistmatched bed But don't pay attention to what I say, is all in fun rusty72, if you can't find an original bed a newer would serve a purpose. BTW to the board. __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

03-27-2006, 08:47 PM	#4
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: Rusty 1972 truck for free Welcome To The Board From A Fellow Canuck! Looks Solid enough for a Canadian truck! Good Score! Keep us posted ! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

03-27-2006, 10:37 PM	#5
Karl Hoh A little east of nowhere Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: LaBroquerie,Manitoba Canada Posts: 168	Re: Rusty 1972 truck for free Welcome from Manitoba, truck don't look too bad. Heck, if the floor's missing large parts, it'll look like mine. __________________ 68 C10 250 4spd 69 C20 327 4spd 69 910 250 3spd 80 K10 350 4spd 76 C60 366 5spd school bus "THERE'S NOTHING YOU CAN BREAK THAT SOMEONE CAN'T BE PAID TO REPAIR"

03-27-2006, 10:39 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Rusty 1972 truck for free Can't beat the price! And owning a 72 is better than a poke in the eye with a stick. __________________ "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"

03-27-2006, 11:01 PM	#7
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: Rusty 1972 truck for free Hey you can't beat free, thats what I paid for my 72 but it wasn't near that good of shape just needed a few parts off of it. Good luck with the build. __________________ Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons

03-27-2006, 11:09 PM	#8
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: Rusty 1972 truck for free Nice find.....I thought that someone was giving away a 72 tho Good luck Shane __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327

03-28-2006, 12:43 AM	#11
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: Rusty 1972 truck for free I had my truck gassed up and ready to drive to the great white north. Welcome aboard... and a very nice starter rig. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

03-28-2006, 02:50 AM	#12
muddyole 69 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SE Ohio Posts: 1,121	Re: Rusty 1972 truck for free tynee lay off the mouse ...............sorry man that for some reason to me at 2 in the morning was funny as h&ll !!! __________________ hav'n fun be'n me

03-28-2006, 10:45 AM	#14
GruntyPants Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kennesaw GA Posts: 95	Re: Rusty 1972 truck for free Hey, I got mine for free, and I think you got a better deal. Looks like a great starter you've got there. __________________ -- Shawn '67 Short Step '70 Short Wide

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