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The Early Chevy Van Man
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Seattle, WA
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New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
Hey everyone... I just picked up a very clean 72 C-20 custom camper
Its green... owned by an old man and has 97k original miles... I will post some pics soon! Last edited by kookykrispy; 12-18-2008 at 08:56 PM. |
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72 chevys 4 life
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Crescent,Ok
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Re: New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
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Location: Studio City, Calif.
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Re: New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
Nice score and welcome to the best truck board there is.
Now hurry up with those pics!
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'69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. |
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: CASA GRANDE AZ
Posts: 4,276
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Re: New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
Any plans for it
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The Early Chevy Van Man
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 76
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Re: New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
I sold my '94 Powerstroke F250 last Thursday and this is what I replaced it with. This truck runs perfect and it is currently my daily driver! I just did a compression test and all cylinders are 140+ psi.
This truck was "old man fresh"!! The old guy bought it new and parked it under a carport. The 97,000 miles are original! This truck is 100% bone stock and I love it! Hahaha No way... first thing I did was take that junk off and threw it in the back yard to rot under a tree... same thing with the gun rack and the old JC Penny CB radio... any garbage that the factory did not install does not deserve to be on my truck. Plans are to restore as I can afford it... drive and enjoy. and occasionally do tow duty trailering my '67 GTO to the track. I just ordered the replacement dashpad and seat cover from brother's... along with a few other items I only want to do a couple mods at this time... I'm kind of on the fence about changing anything since its matching numbers and 100% original... but I do want to upgrade a few things. Here's the list: 700r4 trans, change to auto column... get rid of the clunky column shifted 3 speed wider, yet stock looking wheels, maybe 16" and some bigger tires to fill up these huge wheelwells factory chrome rear bumper swap to Power steering fix the A/C, aux fuel tank, am/fm radio Maybe one day swap in a big block... |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Lubbock, Texas
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Re: New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
That is a nice truck......to nice to restore!!! I would do some of the upgrades you are talking about but I would not touch the paint if it is half as nice as it looks in the pics. Unless you plan on spending $20000+ and redoing everything, that truck is worth more as a survivor!!!!!
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Between Trucks...
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Los Angeles, CA.
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Re: New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
My first truck was a '72 C-20. Welcome to the Board.
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
![]() Can't wait to see some pics of your truck.
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-Nate ![]() 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) |
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The Early Chevy Van Man
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Seattle, WA
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Re: New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
Here is the truck... exactly how I bought it.
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Nettleton,Ms
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Re: New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
Welcome to the board. Looks like you just got 1 sweet ride. It looks almost new.
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The Early Chevy Van Man
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Seattle, WA
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Re: New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: CASA GRANDE AZ
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Re: New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
Wow looks great are you gona keep the camper
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Alva Florida
Posts: 668
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Re: New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
very nice looking truck with A/C too
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Resident of Here
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA
Posts: 7,716
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Re: New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
Nice truck!
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Central PA
Posts: 12,201
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Re: New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
nice original truck...
I spend a little time every now and then in Daleville. There are a few board members in your area...
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The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" |
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Windy Corner of a Dirty Street
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Pueblo West, Colorado
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Re: New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
That is a nice survivor. Good ole 3 on the tree, eh. Haven't driven one of those in probably 15 years.
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sherwood Oregon
Posts: 1,908
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Re: New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
For cheap you can get the hurst floor shifter for the 3 speed, it works nicely. Cool truck, I wouldn't want it cuz I would feel too bad cutting it up
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Son of a gun
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas
Posts: 1,636
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Re: New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
Keep the three on the tree! Great looking truck!
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Divide, CO
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Re: New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
VERY nice!
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Mobile, Al.
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Gone to greener pastures
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Location: Gateway to the Delta
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Re: New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
That, My Friend, is one sweet looking ride.
What do you want for the "ready rider rifle rack"?
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
very nice looking truck, and welcome to the board
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: west coast
Posts: 3,374
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Re: New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
The condition of your truck comes as no suprise to me and Special K. We have been saying all along how the custom camper pickups trucks used as recreational vehicles is one of the best buys out there. If your not looking to make a street rod out of it, these trucks offer lot of value for your overall investment.It is odd it has a manual 3 speed for that year since it was not recommended for a custom camper, but was the standard transmission on the base models.But no truck is bought 100% the way you want it. Congratulations on owning a nice piece of history! I guarantee it will get a lot more attention than the 94.
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Nothing to see here.....
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Location: Shawnee, KS
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Re: New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
Holy Smoke! That IS a nice truck!!! Welcome aboard the forum, by the way!!
just looking again, is that a dealer add on GM CB? and if my eyes don't deceive me, is that a an AM/FM? did I say thats a NICE FREAKIN' TRUCK!!!
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: NB
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Re: New Guy... just bought a 72 C-20
WOW Nice truck! Good score! Better get the PO a 12 box for a C-mas present...lol
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