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nyncompute · 02-06-2009, 03:53 AM

Sometimes with all the mods we do to our rigs, their original factory state is forgotten
....not on this one.
Item number: 130285773386 (link was screwin' with me)

70' GMC · 02-06-2009, 06:47 AM

Tried but link isnt workin and its purdy!

Andy4639 · 02-06-2009, 07:59 AM

That is one sweet truck. I hope he does sale it for the $36,000 buy now price. I would hate to know I had that for sale at that price and needed the money. I doubt this economy is going to help sell it though!

petey-pablo · 02-06-2009, 08:04 AM

Wow This is Clean...

big_al_71 · 02-06-2009, 08:06 AM

Very good looking truck.......

69-72 · 02-06-2009, 09:59 AM

Best restoration I have yet to see. Would be nice if they had different wheels and tires though and some T3 headlights.

Stock72c10 · 02-06-2009, 10:10 AM

Wow, $35 is STEEP! He could probably get half that though. Maybe Leno is looking to add to his stable?

**special-K** · 02-06-2009, 10:55 AM

That is nice.I like the dual snorkle and rallye wheels.But,I`d rather see the full wheelcovers on this one.

Select · 02-06-2009, 12:31 PM

Why did he spend all the time on the truck to make it as close to factory and then go put side post terminals on it. I've never had any luck with those, they have always leaked on me. Has the compressor been converted over to R134-A as well, the ports look bigger. Just a couple things I've noticed.

stope4 · 02-06-2009, 12:43 PM

71/72 was originally side post. wonder where he got his battery cables.

chrislehr · 02-06-2009, 01:13 PM

454 crate engine kind of kills the "stock" thing.

**1970cstblazer** · 02-07-2009, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrislehr

454 crate engine kind of kills the "stock" thing.

Not a bad thing if it appears like a stock 402 in every way. Other than the air cleaner, it does. That baby should fly.

**leddzepp** · 02-06-2009, 01:16 PM

The brake booster is also black, and I believe it should be cad. plated. If you are going to go to this extreme, you should at least put the correct wheel covers on it, as well as the correct air cleaner. It is still a very very nice truck though, and I would be proud to own it. You could eat off the chassis too.

wHATANERD · 02-06-2009, 01:19 PM

That one's so nice I would be afraid to drive it.

ChevLoRay · 02-06-2009, 01:48 PM

We just don't have a structure that is in the business of judging these trucks as restorations, do we? I mean that the Tri-5 Chevies have a National organization. Mustanger's have their organization. What we need is something of a national/international structure that would be a ruling body and have a set of standards that would be used for grading/judging that would put everyone who wanted to be part of it, on the same page. There are numerous antique vehicle clubs, like the AACA, MOTAA and others that serve the hobby by the implementation of standards.

Now, with that said, who wants to do it and how would you set it up?

powell72 · 02-06-2009, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

What we need is something of a national/international structure that would be a ruling body and have a set of standards that would be used for grading/judging that would put everyone who wanted to be part of it, on the same page.

Now, with that said, who wants to do it and how would you set it up?

I like this idea, but I also wouldn't know where to begin.

see ten · 02-06-2009, 10:14 PM

That's a sweet pickup.

I've got no real interest in making my truck or any old car EXACTLY as it was when it was new. My interest lies in making them look, sound and perform like I want them to. Some guys like the mods I've pulled off and some guys don't. I've never owned a car or truck that was so nice that all I could do with it was push it on and off a trailer and collect my trophies and tell guys "thanks" when they tell me how they like what I've done with it....And I probably never will.

I'm sure that if a sanctioning body was established that laid out guidelines for what was a "correct" restoration, there would be individuals that would strive to create the perfect "correct" resto....I would not be one of them. I'm personaly more interested in seeing trucks that are built correctly. By correctly I mean no cobbled up pieces of rolling scrap. No death rigs and rolling buckets of body filler. Show me a truck that turns heads and still turns five, ten or fifteen thousand miles a year on the odometer and I will be impressed. Show me a survivor that's never had anything done but the upkeep required to keep it on the road and I will be impressed. Show me an old ratty looking pickup with an owner that has the confidence to get behind the wheel and drive it anywhere, and I will be impressed. Introduce me to the guy who inherited his truck from a close relative and wants to keep it exactly as it was when it came to his possesion (right down to the tacky JC whitney/pep boys accessories that whomever it was inherited it from installed) and I will be impressed.

Long story short...My opinion doesn't mean squat. Don't worry about who thinks your truck is correct. Build it like you want it. In the meantime...I guess we'll continue to police ourselves concerning what is and is not correct on these old trucks.

Don't mind me.....

sameyrasmea72 · 02-07-2009, 01:30 AM

The metal GM sticker on the door jams is a 67 only thing isn't it?

Invader 400 on a 72 chevy?

The exhaust hangers are correct, but the straps are not.

Still , it is a VERY nice truck.

71 super · 02-06-2009, 02:54 PM

Scott the booster could be black if bendix, cad plated if delco moraine, looks like he might have gone a little sticker crazy w/ one on fan shroud and placement of the harrison sticker on evap box. I agree the full wheel covers should be on it if he is going for the total restore look.

**leddzepp** · 02-06-2009, 03:03 PM

Hey Harold- I was assuming the booster was Delco Moraine, that's all I have seen on the C-10's around here....was also going to mention placement of the A/C box and fan shroud stickers

Jtrux · 02-06-2009, 03:28 PM

Don't get me wrong, it's a fantastic truck and a lot of time was spent on it. I just can't stand the fact that it's got a NEW 454 built to 455 HP instead of the original motor, doesn't sound very concourse to me. I also agree about the wheel covers, I vote chrome dogdish since I like those more. Ralley's (IMO) are the most hideous wheels ever and he put them on this truck

67ChevyRedneck · 02-06-2009, 03:47 PM

Wow! I love it.

nyncompute · 02-06-2009, 04:08 PM

Beautiful job but it probably would be more accurate to say "meticulous" restoration rather than "correct". I don't get why he would go to the trouble of all the markings and tags and then put non- correct items on it. Gorgeous nonetheless.

Stock72c10 · 02-06-2009, 04:35 PM

"We just don't have a structure that is in the business of judging these trucks as restorations, do we?"
I thought that is what we were here for?

Old Yeller 1970 · 02-07-2009, 01:24 PM

What's the deal with the Invader 400 valve covers? Was this originally available or just another incorrect part of the restoration?

02-06-2009, 03:53 AM	#1
nyncompute Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 532	For those who appreciate a correct restoration Sometimes with all the mods we do to our rigs, their original factory state is forgotten ....not on this one. Item number: 130285773386 (link was screwin' with me) __________________ 1972 K-10 SWB Cheyenne Last edited by nyncompute; 02-06-2009 at 03:58 AM.

02-06-2009, 06:47 AM	#2
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: For those who appreciate a correct restoration Tried but link isnt workin and its purdy! __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible! Last edited by 70' GMC; 02-06-2009 at 06:49 AM.

02-06-2009, 07:59 AM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: For those who appreciate a correct restoration That is one sweet truck. I hope he does sale it for the $36,000 buy now price. I would hate to know I had that for sale at that price and needed the money. I doubt this economy is going to help sell it though! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-06-2009, 08:04 AM	#4
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: For those who appreciate a correct restoration Wow This is Clean... Attached Images __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net

02-06-2009, 08:06 AM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: For those who appreciate a correct restoration Very good looking truck....... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

02-06-2009, 09:59 AM	#6
69-72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 204 Posts: 903	Re: For those who appreciate a correct restoration Best restoration I have yet to see. Would be nice if they had different wheels and tires though and some T3 headlights. __________________ 1969 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton Rust free survivor 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 4x4 Almost Rust free survivor 1972 GMC Jimmy 2wd Undergoing surgery

02-06-2009, 10:10 AM	#7
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: For those who appreciate a correct restoration Wow, $35 is STEEP! He could probably get half that though. Maybe Leno is looking to add to his stable?

02-06-2009, 10:55 AM	#8
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02-06-2009, 12:31 PM	#9
Select Friday's Toy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ovilla, TX Posts: 574	Re: For those who appreciate a correct restoration Why did he spend all the time on the truck to make it as close to factory and then go put side post terminals on it. I've never had any luck with those, they have always leaked on me. Has the compressor been converted over to R134-A as well, the ports look bigger. Just a couple things I've noticed. __________________ 68 C10, SWB Fleetside with a 454, Turbo 400 and 4.11 posi....Exxon/Mobil loves me. 2009 Jeep Rubicon 2011 Powerstroke FX4 (totaled) 71 C10, SWB Fleet with factory tilt 72 LWB C10, 350 700R4 with factory tilt Last edited by Select; 02-06-2009 at 12:33 PM.

02-06-2009, 12:43 PM	#10
stope4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 434	Re: For those who appreciate a correct restoration 71/72 was originally side post. wonder where he got his battery cables. Last edited by stope4; 02-06-2009 at 12:44 PM.

02-06-2009, 01:13 PM	#11
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Re: For those who appreciate a correct restoration 454 crate engine kind of kills the "stock" thing.

02-06-2009, 01:16 PM	#13
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,022	Re: For those who appreciate a correct restoration The brake booster is also black, and I believe it should be cad. plated. If you are going to go to this extreme, you should at least put the correct wheel covers on it, as well as the correct air cleaner. It is still a very very nice truck though, and I would be proud to own it. You could eat off the chassis too.

02-06-2009, 01:19 PM	#14
wHATANERD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uvalde, Tx Posts: 407	Re: For those who appreciate a correct restoration That one's so nice I would be afraid to drive it. __________________ 1969 C/10 Longbed undergoing rebuild. Old Chevy's Never Die, They Just Rust Around The Edges

02-06-2009, 01:48 PM	#15
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: For those who appreciate a correct restoration We just don't have a structure that is in the business of judging these trucks as restorations, do we? I mean that the Tri-5 Chevies have a National organization. Mustanger's have their organization. What we need is something of a national/international structure that would be a ruling body and have a set of standards that would be used for grading/judging that would put everyone who wanted to be part of it, on the same page. There are numerous antique vehicle clubs, like the AACA, MOTAA and others that serve the hobby by the implementation of standards. Now, with that said, who wants to do it and how would you set it up? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 02-06-2009 at 01:48 PM.

02-06-2009, 10:14 PM	#17
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: For those who appreciate a correct restoration That's a sweet pickup. I've got no real interest in making my truck or any old car EXACTLY as it was when it was new. My interest lies in making them look, sound and perform like I want them to. Some guys like the mods I've pulled off and some guys don't. I've never owned a car or truck that was so nice that all I could do with it was push it on and off a trailer and collect my trophies and tell guys "thanks" when they tell me how they like what I've done with it....And I probably never will. I'm sure that if a sanctioning body was established that laid out guidelines for what was a "correct" restoration, there would be individuals that would strive to create the perfect "correct" resto....I would not be one of them. I'm personaly more interested in seeing trucks that are built correctly. By correctly I mean no cobbled up pieces of rolling scrap. No death rigs and rolling buckets of body filler. Show me a truck that turns heads and still turns five, ten or fifteen thousand miles a year on the odometer and I will be impressed. Show me a survivor that's never had anything done but the upkeep required to keep it on the road and I will be impressed. Show me an old ratty looking pickup with an owner that has the confidence to get behind the wheel and drive it anywhere, and I will be impressed. Introduce me to the guy who inherited his truck from a close relative and wants to keep it exactly as it was when it came to his possesion (right down to the tacky JC whitney/pep boys accessories that whomever it was inherited it from installed) and I will be impressed. Long story short...My opinion doesn't mean squat. Don't worry about who thinks your truck is correct. Build it like you want it. In the meantime...I guess we'll continue to police ourselves concerning what is and is not correct on these old trucks. Don't mind me.....



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02-07-2009, 01:30 AM	#18
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: For those who appreciate a correct restoration The metal GM sticker on the door jams is a 67 only thing isn't it? Invader 400 on a 72 chevy? The exhaust hangers are correct, but the straps are not. Still , it is a VERY nice truck. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd Last edited by sameyrasmea72; 02-07-2009 at 01:33 AM.

02-06-2009, 02:54 PM	#19
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,081	Re: For those who appreciate a correct restoration Scott the booster could be black if bendix, cad plated if delco moraine, looks like he might have gone a little sticker crazy w/ one on fan shroud and placement of the harrison sticker on evap box. I agree the full wheel covers should be on it if he is going for the total restore look. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

02-06-2009, 03:03 PM	#20
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,022	Re: For those who appreciate a correct restoration Hey Harold- I was assuming the booster was Delco Moraine, that's all I have seen on the C-10's around here....was also going to mention placement of the A/C box and fan shroud stickers

02-06-2009, 03:28 PM	#21
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: For those who appreciate a correct restoration Don't get me wrong, it's a fantastic truck and a lot of time was spent on it. I just can't stand the fact that it's got a NEW 454 built to 455 HP instead of the original motor, doesn't sound very concourse to me. I also agree about the wheel covers, I vote chrome dogdish since I like those more. Ralley's (IMO) are the most hideous wheels ever and he put them on this truck __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

02-06-2009, 03:47 PM	#22
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02-06-2009, 04:08 PM	#23
nyncompute Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 532	Re: For those who appreciate a correct restoration Beautiful job but it probably would be more accurate to say "meticulous" restoration rather than "correct". I don't get why he would go to the trouble of all the markings and tags and then put non- correct items on it. Gorgeous nonetheless. __________________ 1972 K-10 SWB Cheyenne

02-06-2009, 04:35 PM	#24
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: For those who appreciate a correct restoration "We just don't have a structure that is in the business of judging these trucks as restorations, do we?" I thought that is what we were here for?

02-07-2009, 01:24 PM	#25
Old Yeller 1970 DON'T TREAD ON ME Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crosby County, TX Posts: 989	Re: For those who appreciate a correct restoration What's the deal with the Invader 400 valve covers? Was this originally available or just another incorrect part of the restoration? __________________ Old Yeller

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