1972 lwb highschool build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

austindbell · 10-04-2009, 06:45 PM

Hey guys, im 15 so it will come along slow. my grandpa and i have been working on this truck for about a year or two now. We bought the truck from a junkyard for $100 without an engine,interior,tailgate, but came with extra rust. I cant seem to find the pic from when i first got it but here are some pics of what we have done so far. it has a rebuilt 350 engine and transmission, vintage air, new bench seat,redone interior, kick panel speakers,15" kicker l5 subwoofer and kenwood head unit. also new tailgate , roll pan, rockers, fender etc. tell me what you think
eventually i want to paint the truck white, lowered a little more with black 20" rims

austindbell · 10-04-2009, 07:07 PM

more pics....

**leddzepp** · 10-04-2009, 07:37 PM

Awesome work so far. Good luck in your build

killacheyenne · 10-04-2009, 07:44 PM

i have my sub in the same place..anyways good lookin build

nuke1 · 10-04-2009, 11:18 PM

Lucky kid, get to work with your paps on a cool truck and learn a few things and get some one on one time with him. nice job on the truck so far also!

austindbell · 10-05-2009, 06:39 PM

Thanks guys ......btw what color should I paint it and what type of rims? And can someone photo shop slam it for me please

Hottrucks · 10-05-2009, 06:57 PM

Project Name....Thumper!!

dam nice truck but color should be up to you..you said white maybe an Ivory with a black pin stripe or a couple of Rally stipes or a black band around the nose like the old camaros/chevelles...see I could go on forever but its your truck you pick....

Hottrucks · 10-05-2009, 07:00 PM

ok I take that all back paint it the oposite of what gramps truck is in the back ground white with marron roof.....then kick it with some 20's lower it down and make him shake his head when you burn out of the driveway........sory I'm a bad infulance....

austindbell · 10-05-2009, 08:36 PM

haha yeah thatd be cool .... burning out in the driveway hahahahahaha and thanks the new name is "THUMPER" it fits well. i have some pics of the new billet grill and bumper that i will upload later.

Hottrucks · 05-26-2010, 02:40 PM

well DAM!!!!!!!! now cut 1 loop off the front springs and throw some TJ springs out back a give it a good stance and you'll be ROCK'N

KMACD71 · 10-08-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by austindbell

Thanks guys ......btw what color should I paint it and what type of rims? And can someone photo shop slam it for me please

Here's your truck lowered. I think you'll probably change your mind many times on color I know I have. I think a 5 spoke 18" or 20" wheel looks great on a lwb truck. Just my opinion but the bigger wheel on the lwb trucks looks more proportioned.

austindbell · 10-08-2009, 08:52 PM

THANKS ...... im thinking 22" american racing 5 spoke , im also leaning towards bagging it do you thing you could possibly photoshop it all the way down ?

turbohacker · 10-09-2009, 12:52 AM

Hey nice to see another high school guy with a lwb! Im 18 and a senior now and ive been working on mine a little over 2 years. I also just put a set of 22's on mine today and it looks AWESOME! Go with 22's on the back and 20's in the front, you will not be dissapointed and you wont have to cut as much to Keep at it man!

KMACD71 · 11-16-2009, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by austindbell

THANKS ...... im thinking 22" american racing 5 spoke , im also leaning towards bagging it do you thing you could possibly photoshop it all the way down ?

Nice wheels,this low enough?

oldblue72c10 · 03-10-2010, 05:49 PM

nice truck, is that other truck your grandpas some slick rides

my67chevytruck · 03-10-2010, 05:54 PM

very nice truck. great progress thus far.. keep at it.

austindbell · 03-10-2010, 05:57 PM

thanks guys!
and yeah the maroon one is my grandpas that he restored a few years back

hdandd · 03-10-2010, 07:24 PM

Wow.... i thought i was the only kid who likes lwb's

austindbell · 03-10-2010, 10:05 PM

just put in my new in dash touch screen!

oldblue1968chevy · 03-11-2010, 11:15 PM

woah sweet truck cant belive i missed it! where is carry

allthrottle,nobottle · 03-28-2010, 02:23 AM

nice truck
good to see another teen who apriciates classic trucks... our generation is lost in a world or tuners and imports

unfortunitly

im 18 and here is my baby

oldblue1968chevy · 03-28-2010, 10:53 AM

nice truck!

why're you driving on a swat course?

allthrottle,nobottle · 03-30-2010, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

nice truck!

why're you driving on a swat course?

yeah it was pretty bad ass

it was at the houston police academy and it was a driving school put on by car club of america.

basically we spent a day in class then a day on the coarse, the object was to "learn the limits of you vechicle" and to see what happens when you push or excede those limits

and by the way. swat was shooting guns at the range the whole time and i could hear that they had some serious fire power

EA69TRK · 03-30-2010, 04:18 PM

some good progress im 15 also turning 16 in a few months and im almost half way down wiht mine i cant believe i missed this thread.

austindbell · 05-26-2010, 11:07 AM

UPDATE! finally painted my truck myself . flat black but it was raining when i took the picture

10-04-2009, 06:45 PM	#1
austindbell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cary Posts: 28	1972 lwb highschool build "THUMPER" Hey guys, im 15 so it will come along slow. my grandpa and i have been working on this truck for about a year or two now. We bought the truck from a junkyard for $100 without an engine,interior,tailgate, but came with extra rust. I cant seem to find the pic from when i first got it but here are some pics of what we have done so far. it has a rebuilt 350 engine and transmission, vintage air, new bench seat,redone interior, kick panel speakers,15" kicker l5 subwoofer and kenwood head unit. also new tailgate , roll pan, rockers, fender etc. tell me what you think eventually i want to paint the truck white, lowered a little more with black 20" rims Attached Images Last edited by austindbell; 10-05-2009 at 08:31 PM.

10-04-2009, 07:07 PM	#2
austindbell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cary Posts: 28	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build more pics.... Attached Images

10-04-2009, 07:37 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build Awesome work so far. Good luck in your build __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

10-04-2009, 07:44 PM	#4
killacheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 153	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build i have my sub in the same place..anyways good lookin build __________________ 72 cheyenne super 83 chevy...4x4...454

10-04-2009, 11:18 PM	#5
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build Lucky kid, get to work with your paps on a cool truck and learn a few things and get some one on one time with him. nice job on the truck so far also! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

10-05-2009, 06:39 PM	#6
austindbell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cary Posts: 28	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build Thanks guys ......btw what color should I paint it and what type of rims? And can someone photo shop slam it for me please

10-05-2009, 06:57 PM	#7
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build Project Name....Thumper!! dam nice truck but color should be up to you..you said white maybe an Ivory with a black pin stripe or a couple of Rally stipes or a black band around the nose like the old camaros/chevelles...see I could go on forever but its your truck you pick.... __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

10-05-2009, 07:00 PM	#8
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build ok I take that all back paint it the oposite of what gramps truck is in the back ground white with marron roof.....then kick it with some 20's lower it down and make him shake his head when you burn out of the driveway........sory I'm a bad infulance....

10-05-2009, 08:36 PM	#9
austindbell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cary Posts: 28	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build haha yeah thatd be cool .... burning out in the driveway hahahahahaha and thanks the new name is "THUMPER" it fits well. i have some pics of the new billet grill and bumper that i will upload later.

05-26-2010, 02:40 PM	#10
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build well DAM!!!!!!!! now cut 1 loop off the front springs and throw some TJ springs out back a give it a good stance and you'll be ROCK'N __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

10-08-2009, 08:52 PM	#12
austindbell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cary Posts: 28	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build THANKS ...... im thinking 22" american racing 5 spoke , im also leaning towards bagging it do you thing you could possibly photoshop it all the way down ?

10-09-2009, 12:52 AM	#13
turbohacker PISS POOR Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: visalia, ca Posts: 98	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build Hey nice to see another high school guy with a lwb! Im 18 and a senior now and ive been working on mine a little over 2 years. I also just put a set of 22's on mine today and it looks AWESOME! Go with 22's on the back and 20's in the front, you will not be dissapointed and you wont have to cut as much to Keep at it man! __________________ Slammed 67 long bed with vette suspention build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291149

03-10-2010, 05:49 PM	#15
oldblue72c10 LIGHT' EM UP!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Collinsville Oklahoma Posts: 243	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build nice truck, is that other truck your grandpas some slick rides __________________ BONDO IS YOUR FRIEND WOULD YOU EVER USE YOUR FRIEND 1972 custom 10 longbed current 360 building a racing 355

03-10-2010, 05:54 PM	#16
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build very nice truck. great progress thus far.. keep at it. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

03-10-2010, 05:57 PM	#17
austindbell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cary Posts: 28	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build thanks guys! and yeah the maroon one is my grandpas that he restored a few years back



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03-10-2010, 07:24 PM	#18
hdandd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cullman Alabama Posts: 56	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build Wow.... i thought i was the only kid who likes lwb's

03-10-2010, 10:05 PM	#19
austindbell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cary Posts: 28	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build just put in my new in dash touch screen! Attached Images

03-11-2010, 11:15 PM	#20
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build woah sweet truck cant belive i missed it! where is carry __________________ 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

03-28-2010, 02:23 AM	#21
allthrottle,nobottle Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: texas Posts: 119	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build nice truck good to see another teen who apriciates classic trucks... our generation is lost in a world or tuners and imports unfortunitly im 18 and here is my baby Attached Images

03-28-2010, 10:53 AM	#22
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build nice truck! why're you driving on a swat course? __________________ 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

03-30-2010, 04:18 PM	#24
EA69TRK Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sacramento,California Posts: 323	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build some good progress im 15 also turning 16 in a few months and im almost half way down wiht mine i cant believe i missed this thread. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 Short Step -Project 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 1500 -DD 2017 Laguna Orange Roadglide - Good Weather DD

05-26-2010, 11:07 AM	#25
austindbell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cary Posts: 28	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build UPDATE! finally painted my truck myself . flat black but it was raining when i took the picture Attached Images

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