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It'll buff out
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Blanchard,Ok
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My 1972 chevy c10 father/son build
This is my new project truck that me and my dad are going to be rebuilding. I got it for $2000. Its not going to be a show truck when i get done becasue i am on a budget. So far i have changed the gaskets and fixed the leaks and it is running and driving good, so i will be starting on the body and interior work pretty soon. I will try to post updates and pictures as much as possible through my build.
Thanks and i will have plenty of questions ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by allen123; 04-20-2008 at 05:52 AM. |
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Still livin the "dream" in '54
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Tucson, AZ
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Re: My 1972 chevy c10 father/son build
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Hmmmm... (I sure wish my truck was in such nice of shape when I got it..., mine didn't even have a front bumper...) I think you underestimate what you can do if you put your mind to it. Truck looks awesome, keep us posted with new pics. D
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Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo Last edited by Richard8971; 04-20-2008 at 07:42 AM. |
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It'll buff out
Join Date: Mar 2008
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Re: My 1972 chevy c10 father/son build
thanks alot
Well my plans for now is to fix the giant dent in the bed then get the truck primered, then do the interior and i could save up for a while for a paint job because i still think trucks look awesome in primer. But right now im trying to decide what color scheme im wanting. Im thinking about doing black interior(because its alot cheaper than other colors). And on the paint im kind of wanting to do orange maybe like pearl orange. Im also wanting to do gloss black, but do you think it would be to much black if it was black inside and out? |
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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Re: My 1972 chevy c10 father/son build
I got a little bit more work done today. I got the new pitman arm back on, put the vacuum hose on the transmission, hooked the kickdown cable back up, welded up my exhaust, cleaned up the engine and put on the new air cleaner.
I just went out and drove it and its running good but when ever i get up around 70 the truck started shaking like it was trying to shift but it was already in 3rd, and a loud roaring sound started. other than that its running and driving good. And also when ever the truck isnt warmed up it won't go into reverse you have to let it sit for a couple of minutes. Does anybody know the problem could be? Here are some pictures of it and my dad said we might be able to start on replacing my cab corner and rocker tomorrow. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Not much has changed though that you can see. |
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Still livin the "dream" in '54
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Re: My 1972 chevy c10 father/son build
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Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo |
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Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Orlando, Florida
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Re: My 1972 chevy c10 father/son build
Wish my truck was that clean, looks good, and pearl orange is a great choice as well.
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MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB Dylan |
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: My 1972 chevy c10 father/son build
Looks like a great project truck... pearl orange will look sweet!
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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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It'll buff out
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Blanchard,Ok
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Re: My 1972 chevy c10 father/son build
I just went up to the salvage down the the road from my house and picked up a power steering pump for $30 and looked at some 67-72's for parts i found a drivers side door that i might buy for $50-$65 but it is on a 69 or 70 im not really sure. BUt would that fit on my 72?
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Still livin the "dream" in '54
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Re: My 1972 chevy c10 father/son build
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Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo |
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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Re: My 1972 chevy c10 father/son build
thanks alot i think i might be going there tomorrow and pick it up. while im at it i think might go ahead and buy the passenger side too since the PO hacked up the doors
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It'll buff out
Join Date: Mar 2008
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Re: My 1972 chevy c10 father/son build
I got a power steering pump and got it installed put a new gasket on the intake, got the timing on, new gasket on the headers, and my sister bought me a sub box for a early birthday present its got 2 holes for 2 12s but 1st i will have to relocate my gas tank.
And i took a video here it is Last edited by allen123; 04-29-2008 at 03:11 AM. |
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Re: My 1972 chevy c10 father/son build
Cool project and ...........
BOOMER SOONER!
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: dobson NC
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Re: My 1972 chevy c10 father/son build
Orange would be cool but here's pics of my 72 c20 longbed 4x4 that is painted back in the original medium olive green that your truck appears to be.
Mine probably won't be as fast as yours but I could pull a Hummer out of a ditch! ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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It'll buff out
Join Date: Mar 2008
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Re: My 1972 chevy c10 father/son build
I had a race yesterday and had an accident which is giving me another set back. I was jumping a double and my bike shut off and i went straight into the face of the landing and re broke my collarbone.
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What's that funky smell?
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Austin, TX
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Re: My 1972 chevy c10 father/son build
Good looking project! I am about 2K into mine and I wish mine was in that good of shape.
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It'll buff out
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Blanchard,Ok
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Re: My 1972 chevy c10 father/son build
thanks i am really happy with my truck and i will be keeping a eye on your build too
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Rusty but Trusty
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Texas
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Re: My 1972 chevy c10 father/son build
"re broke my collarbone."
That's a real bummer. Must hurt pretty food also. And just in time for summer. $2,000 for your truck was a steal. I vote for the pearl orange also. Good luck on healing and getting your truck done. Lee
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It'll buff out
Join Date: Mar 2008
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Re: My 1972 chevy c10 father/son build
Thanks Lee
The 2 colors i am thinking about is candy tangerine(there is a picture in one of my classic truck magazines and it looks awesome) and pearl orange |
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It'll buff out
Join Date: Mar 2008
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Re: My 1972 chevy c10 father/son build
Got some work done today and here are the pics. We are going to the salvage yard tomorrow to pick up a door, try to find grill, grill shell, heater core, and some other stuff. Then were gonna take of the bed and start on the rocker and cab corner replacement.
![]() Welded up the trim holes on the fenders. ![]() ![]() My First time to weld, I did this side ![]() ![]() ![]() This was probably the best weld that i did that i only had to do once ![]() Dad using the grinder ![]() My sub box that my sister bought me for a early birthday present ![]() ![]() |
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Phoenix, Az
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Re: My 1972 chevy c10 father/son build
The build is moving along nice and steady, great job!
Bummer on the Collar bone, unfortunatly broken bones and racing go hand-n-hand, especially bikes & collar bones. The good part about it is, it's part of the learnig curve to getting faster and most times you learn something from it........ but not always ![]()
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It'll buff out
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Blanchard,Ok
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Re: My 1972 chevy c10 father/son build
thanks and hopefully my luck isnt as bad as my dads friend who now is pro he broke his collar bone 9 times in 1 year.
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