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BT Classics · 04-20-2004, 06:45 PM

I thought you guys would like to see what I found while walking through a Mopar dealer's junkyard. Yes, it is a 1972 Chevy pickup! It was last registered in the late 1980's and all the receipts were still in the glove box. Unfortunately someone took off the wheels and tires so it has been sitting on bare drums.

BT Classics · 04-20-2004, 06:49 PM

Glovebox sticker showing the original options.
I found it interesting that there is nothing for the w/base and the last 6 digits of the Vin do not line up with the others. Why in 1972 are there so many mistakes in the glovebox stickers? Our original '72 glove box sticker has mistakes as well.

BT Classics · 04-20-2004, 06:50 PM

Back of the truck was filled with misc. junk.

BT Classics · 04-20-2004, 06:52 PM

Interior

BT Classics · 04-20-2004, 06:55 PM

Interior - Drivers Side

BT Classics · 04-20-2004, 06:57 PM

Drivers Side

BT Classics · 04-20-2004, 06:58 PM

Engine compartment

2low72 · 04-20-2004, 07:05 PM

Nice find!!

1969 GMC · 04-20-2004, 07:27 PM

looks pretty clean and dent free (exceptt for that spot above the heater box). how much does he want for it?

griesel72 · 04-20-2004, 07:31 PM

i'm with adam, looks really clean for sitting in a junk yard for the past 20 years.

lukecp · 04-20-2004, 07:40 PM

Looks like a nice complete truck.....i'd be tempted to buy the whole thing. Lots of good parts there, even sheetmetal!

*Cruiser71* · 04-20-2004, 07:55 PM

I would say that by now its in your driveway. Correct?

Yellow Cheyenne · 04-20-2004, 07:57 PM

The tag looks like it has been reprinted a long time ago-the font doesn't look right. It also doesn't mention the power brakes option (the booster could have easily been added though). You said setting on drums, but it should have discs up front if it is a '72.

*67Fleetsidedream* · 04-20-2004, 07:58 PM

Get that poor truck outa there. Give it a good cleaning on the way home. It may have been contaminated with mopar.

**Canadian694x4** · 04-20-2004, 08:34 PM

On your Glove box sticker I would be tempted to say it could be a Canadian built unit for purchase in US. Prolly also the reason for a too types of font on the sheet (part US Plant and part Canadian plant)...just a guess...anyone know for sure?? Seems possible as it is in New York State which is close to Canadian border...

69ride · 04-20-2004, 09:25 PM

in my trucks glove box it is missing the wheel base measurement too. it just says IN.

**CPNE** · 04-20-2004, 09:44 PM

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Originally posted by Canadian694x4
On your Glove box sticker I would be tempted to say it could be a Canadian built unit for purchase in US. Prolly also the reason for a too types of font on the sheet (part US Plant and part Canadian plant)...just a guess...anyone know for sure?? Seems possible as it is in New York State which is close to Canadian border...

We get more than a few canuck trucks in the northeast. The VIN has a 1 in the plant position which I believe indicates Oshawa

It does look like a solid truck. I wonder if it "ran when parked"

BT Classics · 04-20-2004, 11:41 PM

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Originally posted by Yellow Cheyenne
[You said setting on drums, but it should have discs up front if it is a '72.

Yeah, it has front disk brakes. I did not know how properly indicate that it has been sitting there all this time (maybe 10+ years) without any wheels or tires on it. It was just easier to say without getting technical. The owners manual in the glovebox was a 1972. I figured that was probably a good indicator. This truck was probably used as a work truck - I doubt anyone would have went to the extent to reprint the tag or change owners manuals. The built in Canada idea is certainly a possibility.

useRc10 · 04-20-2004, 11:58 PM

you could probably make some money selling that owners manual on ebay plus the truck looks really clean

grayw0lf · 04-21-2004, 12:04 AM

You found THAT in a junkyard! It looks cleaner than my truck probably ever will. Nice grill. Nice interior (less seat cover).

Where is this junkyard again?

roger0080 · 04-21-2004, 12:31 AM

Yup that was built in Oshawa Canada.
I see it has some special equipment number listed: FTO636709 -- I wonder if that would be the power brakes shown in the engine compartment.

BTW I could really use those box sides. Thing looks pretty straight and solid. Can't belive it's not all picked apart! Haul'r home!

BTW, in picture number 3, who is that "distinguished looking gentleman" who's head looks like it floating right above the cab top? That really made me look twice like the picture was doctored or a ghost in the junk yard!!!!!

gonebad2 · 04-21-2004, 01:20 AM

Hmmmmm.....It looks like a large hump cab with a three on the tree? I thought the large hump only came with a TH-400 or SM 465 4 speed?

BT Classics · 04-21-2004, 01:25 AM

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Originally posted by Cruiser71
I would say that by now its in your driveway. Correct?

Actually, no it is not!
In fact, I did not even ask the price. The owner was not around and I do not need another project at this point.

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looks pretty clean and dent free

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It does look like a solid truck.

Dent free - yeah, it was rather unbeaten for a typical work truck. I am not really sure about how solid it is. Compared to many northeast vechicles, it is pretty solid. But I am just affraid that appearances can be decieving. I was surprised how complete it was. I saw it as more of a parts truck - not really something someone would want to restore.

If anyone is interested, I can try and find more information. The owner is strange sometimes. Usually it takes seeing $$$ before he will part with things but that has been the case with Mopar parts.

BT Classics · 04-21-2004, 03:06 AM

If anyone is serious about buying the truck or about parts, please send me what you need and your offer. Prices of scrap metal are very high right now and many yards are crushing any old metal left. It may explain why all the metal is in the back of the truck. Just a guess. I know the owner was getting a pile of scrap metal together to crush.

I wouldnt mind helping people get the parts they need but I dont really have the time, space, or desire to haul it home (2 hours) and part it out myself. Anyone interested in the whole truck must have a way to transport it (rollback with winch). I am not sure after all these years even if you put a set of wheels on it, if they would even turn.

I will try and contact the owner and see what I can find out.

71-longbed · 04-21-2004, 03:58 AM

wow... that person just threw away a good truck ... what a shame .... there definately some really nice parts there

04-20-2004, 06:45 PM	#1
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	Look what I found in a Mopar dealer's junkyard! I thought you guys would like to see what I found while walking through a Mopar dealer's junkyard. Yes, it is a 1972 Chevy pickup! It was last registered in the late 1980's and all the receipts were still in the glove box. Unfortunately someone took off the wheels and tires so it has been sitting on bare drums. __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

04-20-2004, 06:49 PM	#2
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	Glovebox sticker showing the original options. I found it interesting that there is nothing for the w/base and the last 6 digits of the Vin do not line up with the others. Why in 1972 are there so many mistakes in the glovebox stickers? Our original '72 glove box sticker has mistakes as well. __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

04-20-2004, 06:50 PM	#3
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	Back of the truck was filled with misc. junk. __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

04-20-2004, 06:52 PM	#4
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	Interior __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

04-20-2004, 06:55 PM	#5
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	Interior - Drivers Side __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

04-20-2004, 06:57 PM	#6
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	Drivers Side __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

04-20-2004, 06:58 PM	#7
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	Engine compartment __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

04-20-2004, 07:05 PM	#8
2low72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cheyenne, Wy Posts: 555	Nice find!! __________________ 2014 GMC Yukon XL (Wifey's) 2004 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z71

04-20-2004, 07:27 PM	#9
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	looks pretty clean and dent free (exceptt for that spot above the heater box). how much does he want for it? __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

04-20-2004, 07:31 PM	#10
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	i'm with adam, looks really clean for sitting in a junk yard for the past 20 years. __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

04-20-2004, 07:40 PM	#11
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Looks like a nice complete truck.....i'd be tempted to buy the whole thing. Lots of good parts there, even sheetmetal! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

04-20-2004, 07:55 PM	#12
Cruiser71 AKA Phillip Johnson, AKA BANNED Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 193	I would say that by now its in your driveway. Correct?

04-20-2004, 07:57 PM	#13
Yellow Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Eastern Kansas Posts: 488	The tag looks like it has been reprinted a long time ago-the font doesn't look right. It also doesn't mention the power brakes option (the booster could have easily been added though). You said setting on drums, but it should have discs up front if it is a '72. __________________ '72 Cheyenne. AC, PS, PB, Rear slider window, tilt. Light yellow (grapefruit yellow according to new sales literature from '72) '56 Chevy short step V-8 (My dad bought it new!!) '70 Olds 442 convertible '70 Olds Rallye 350

04-20-2004, 07:58 PM	#14
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Get that poor truck outa there. Give it a good cleaning on the way home. It may have been contaminated with mopar.

04-20-2004, 08:34 PM	#15
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	On your Glove box sticker I would be tempted to say it could be a Canadian built unit for purchase in US. Prolly also the reason for a too types of font on the sheet (part US Plant and part Canadian plant)...just a guess...anyone know for sure?? Seems possible as it is in New York State which is close to Canadian border... __________________ 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.



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04-20-2004, 09:25 PM	#16
69ride All Go, No Show Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Creighton SK Posts: 286	in my trucks glove box it is missing the wheel base measurement too. it just says IN. __________________ 69 LWB Rebuilt 283, aluminum intake, edelbrock carb, Mild Melling Cam, HEI.

04-20-2004, 11:58 PM	#19
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	you could probably make some money selling that owners manual on ebay plus the truck looks really clean __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

04-21-2004, 12:04 AM	#20
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	You found THAT in a junkyard! It looks cleaner than my truck probably ever will. Nice grill. Nice interior (less seat cover). Where is this junkyard again? __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

04-21-2004, 12:31 AM	#21
roger0080 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Carver County, Minnesota, USA Posts: 626	Yup that was built in Oshawa Canada. I see it has some special equipment number listed: FTO636709 -- I wonder if that would be the power brakes shown in the engine compartment. BTW I could really use those box sides. Thing looks pretty straight and solid. Can't belive it's not all picked apart! Haul'r home! BTW, in picture number 3, who is that "distinguished looking gentleman" who's head looks like it floating right above the cab top? That really made me look twice like the picture was doctored or a ghost in the junk yard!!!!! __________________ 72 Chev C-10 90% restored (former AZ truck) ... 71 Chev K-20 Cheyenne my vacation crusier... 72 Chev C-10 Now retired and striped after many faithful miles... 72 GMC 1500 Retired to the junk yard after bought new in '71...

04-21-2004, 01:20 AM	#22
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Hmmmmm.....It looks like a large hump cab with a three on the tree? I thought the large hump only came with a TH-400 or SM 465 4 speed? __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

04-21-2004, 03:06 AM	#24
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	If anyone is serious about buying the truck or about parts, please send me what you need and your offer. Prices of scrap metal are very high right now and many yards are crushing any old metal left. It may explain why all the metal is in the back of the truck. Just a guess. I know the owner was getting a pile of scrap metal together to crush. I wouldnt mind helping people get the parts they need but I dont really have the time, space, or desire to haul it home (2 hours) and part it out myself. Anyone interested in the whole truck must have a way to transport it (rollback with winch). I am not sure after all these years even if you put a set of wheels on it, if they would even turn. I will try and contact the owner and see what I can find out. __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

04-21-2004, 03:58 AM	#25
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	wow... that person just threw away a good truck ... what a shame .... there definately some really nice parts there __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

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