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**specialtyretail** · 09-30-2013, 05:49 PM

Picked this one up Friday night, could be the one I keep and build. It is a 72 with disc brakes, a small block and a 4 speed. It needs to be cleaned up under the dash and underhood, cant stand those damned flex radiator hoses. It is a lot of fun to drive, going to change oil in it Tuesday and tinker with it some, I may hang on to it, for a while at least. Can't hardly stand that blue, I may have to do something about that next weekend.

c10boob · 09-30-2013, 07:40 PM

Looks nice

I kind of like the old blue.

MSHax · 09-30-2013, 07:46 PM

That's a great base for a project. Manual brakes...fun! :P

**LockDoc** · 09-30-2013, 08:40 PM

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A white roof might make all the difference in the world...

Just my 2.

LockDoc

**specialtyretail** · 09-30-2013, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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A white roof might make all the difference in the world...

Just my 2.

LockDoc

It couldn't hurt. My guys have had some laughs deciding on exactly what color blue it is.

Tinkermc · 09-30-2013, 08:40 PM

good lookin ride

**Boog** · 09-30-2013, 09:11 PM

Small block and 4 speed. Yep. That's one you need to hang onto fer sure.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-30-2013, 11:05 PM

I know I'm biased but I like blue....
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**specialtyretail** · 10-01-2013, 07:45 AM

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I know I'm biased but I like blue....
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Don't get me wrong. I have nothing against most shades of blue, this color just doesn't work for me.

**specialtyretail** · 10-01-2013, 02:15 PM

Well, guess we are stuck with it for a while. Went and insured and tagged it this morning. Just did an oil change and am getting ready to swap in a new set of Autolites. Drove it into town while ago, it is a blast att he stoplights, especially second gear.

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-01-2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by specialtyretail

Well, guess we are stuck with it for a while. Went and insured and tagged it this morning. Just did an oil change and am getting ready to swap in a new set of Autolites. Drove it into town while ago, it is a blast att he stoplights, especially second gear.

Cool, nice truck, the blue might grow on ya too...maybe...

tommys72 · 10-01-2013, 02:53 PM

It's a neat truck, I like it
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*Mister-B* · 10-01-2013, 03:14 PM

Judging from all the blue overspray inside the engine bay, I'm guessing it isn't factory paint. That being said, it isn't too bad. I'd be more concerned with removing stuff like that hood emblem, useless mirrors, rear bumper, the after market gauges and birds nest of wires under it, etc.

Nice truck though. I like it
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**specialtyretail** · 10-01-2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B

Judging from all the blue overspray inside the engine bay, I'm guessing it isn't factory paint. That being said, it isn't too bad. I'd be more concerned with removing stuff like that hood emblem, useless mirrors, rear bumper, the after market gauges and birds nest of wires under it, etc.

Nice truck though. I like it
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Man, you called that dead on. I cannot stand those useless peeps. The gauges have to go, or at least get cleaned up,, still deciding. I cant figure out the white heater box...

**specialtyretail** · 10-01-2013, 03:15 PM

Already thinking about a quick scuff n shoot for the next weekend I am off....

tommys72 · 10-01-2013, 06:31 PM

Shoot me a pm if you wanna sell it
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**specialtyretail** · 10-01-2013, 07:19 PM

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Shoot me a pm if you wanna sell it
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I may actually keep this one for a while. Drove it into town today and all my guys were digging it. Going to get a regular gas cap Wednesday, gotta lose the locking cap, flush the cooling system and replace the antifreeze. Just hitting the easy stuff this week.

DGulliver · 10-01-2013, 09:29 PM

4 speed C10, nice! But, two words for ya- universal joints!! Lol

**specialtyretail** · 10-01-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DGulliver

4 speed C10, nice! But, two words for ya- universal joints!! Lol

I know. But, mild motor and generic radials should keep the breakage down,,, for now.

67c10rustbuket · 10-01-2013, 10:34 PM

Hmmm "the smurf" ohh we can call you papa smurf now Fred

I like blue, it is one of my favorites. Nice find!

**specialtyretail** · 10-01-2013, 10:42 PM

Again, I have nothing against blue. It is just a little too "cheerful" for me. I am a little darker person, happy stuff confuses the hell out of me.

1968k10blue · 10-02-2013, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by specialtyretail

happy stuff confuses the hell out of me.

Same, my sky blue when I got it I was like "meh" but now I may be kinda starting to grow on it a little.

*Mister-B* · 10-02-2013, 12:33 AM

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Same, my sky blue when I got it I was like "meh" but now I may be kinda starting to grow on it a little.

I was the same way with mine. It has totally grown on me. This shade looks awesome with black trim and a black interior
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In The Ten Ring · 10-02-2013, 01:16 AM

Look at the column, was it originally a 3 speed manual on column?

**specialtyretail** · 10-02-2013, 07:09 AM

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Look at the column, was it originally a 3 speed manual on column?

Yes, it was an original three on the tree truck.

09-30-2013, 05:49 PM	#1
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Blue 72 Picked this one up Friday night, could be the one I keep and build. It is a 72 with disc brakes, a small block and a 4 speed. It needs to be cleaned up under the dash and underhood, cant stand those damned flex radiator hoses. It is a lot of fun to drive, going to change oil in it Tuesday and tinker with it some, I may hang on to it, for a while at least. Can't hardly stand that blue, I may have to do something about that next weekend. Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

09-30-2013, 07:40 PM	#2
c10boob Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 72	Re: Blue 72 Looks nice I kind of like the old blue.

09-30-2013, 07:46 PM	#3
MSHax Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oakland, Ca. Posts: 135	Re: Blue 72 That's a great base for a project. Manual brakes...fun! :P __________________ I stopped adding up how much I spend on my builds, it only makes me doubt my sanity knowing I've spent more than 9 times it's original value new.

09-30-2013, 08:40 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: Blue 72 - A white roof might make all the difference in the world... Just my 2. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-30-2013, 08:40 PM	#6
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Blue 72 good lookin ride

09-30-2013, 09:11 PM	#7
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Blue 72 Small block and 4 speed. Yep. That's one you need to hang onto fer sure. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

09-30-2013, 11:05 PM	#8
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Blue 72 I know I'm biased but I like blue.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

10-01-2013, 02:15 PM	#10
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Blue 72 Well, guess we are stuck with it for a while. Went and insured and tagged it this morning. Just did an oil change and am getting ready to swap in a new set of Autolites. Drove it into town while ago, it is a blast att he stoplights, especially second gear. __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

10-01-2013, 02:53 PM	#12
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: Blue 72 It's a neat truck, I like it Posted via Mobile Device __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

10-01-2013, 03:14 PM	#13
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Blue 72 Judging from all the blue overspray inside the engine bay, I'm guessing it isn't factory paint. That being said, it isn't too bad. I'd be more concerned with removing stuff like that hood emblem, useless mirrors, rear bumper, the after market gauges and birds nest of wires under it, etc. Nice truck though. I like it Posted via Mobile Device

10-01-2013, 03:15 PM	#15
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Blue 72 Already thinking about a quick scuff n shoot for the next weekend I am off.... __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

10-01-2013, 06:31 PM	#16
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: Blue 72 Shoot me a pm if you wanna sell it Posted via Mobile Device __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

10-01-2013, 09:29 PM	#18
DGulliver Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern TN Posts: 227	Re: Blue 72 4 speed C10, nice! But, two words for ya- universal joints!! Lol __________________ '72 Chevrolet Step Side 350/TH350, '63 C10 Step V8 '74 Trans Am 400, '80 Trans Am Indy Pace Car Mercedes AMG S55, SLK230 Kompressor, GL450 '96 Dodge Indy Ram Official Indy Truck '99 Porsche 911 Carrera

10-01-2013, 10:34 PM	#20
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Blue 72 Hmmm "the smurf" ohh we can call you papa smurf now Fred I like blue, it is one of my favorites. Nice find! __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

10-01-2013, 10:42 PM	#21
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Blue 72 Again, I have nothing against blue. It is just a little too "cheerful" for me. I am a little darker person, happy stuff confuses the hell out of me. __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.



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10-02-2013, 01:16 AM	#24
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Blue 72 Look at the column, was it originally a 3 speed manual on column?

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