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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Vancouver Island
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I am new to this forum. I have always loved the 67-72 trucks so when I was offered a 72 for free I couldn't say no The truck is in really rough shape. The truck came with no box so I was thinking of shortening the frame and ordering a new short box. I also came across a picture a 1972 with a newer 90's style box, does anyone know if this is a common swap? From the picture it looks like the body lines on the new box lines up with the 72 cab?
Here is a picture of my new truck ![]() Here is a picture of a box on my truck I would like to use ![]()
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Lengby, Minnesota
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Re: Rusty 1972 truck for free
Yes, it is becoming common. The 88-98 stepsides are plentiful and the body lines do line up. I've heard some people complain that the rear fender opening is not as round as the front, but it doesn't bother me. I shortened my frame and am going with a 73-87 step side because I found one in OK for $85. The rear fenders on the 73-87 cost about half of what the 67-72 ones do. I've seen these on our trucks and they look good also.
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Where's my beer?
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: I live in the state of denial....
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Re: Rusty 1972 truck for free
I guess I'll be one of the few that complain because I would't get caught driving a truck with a mistmatched bed
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Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North
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Re: Rusty 1972 truck for free
Welcome To The Board From A Fellow Canuck! Looks Solid enough for a Canadian truck! Good Score! Keep us posted !
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A little east of nowhere
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: LaBroquerie,Manitoba Canada
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Re: Rusty 1972 truck for free
Welcome from Manitoba, truck don't look too bad. Heck, if the floor's missing large parts, it'll look like mine.
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Re: Rusty 1972 truck for free
Can't beat the price! And owning a 72 is better than a poke in the eye with a stick.
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Owensboro KY
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Re: Rusty 1972 truck for free
Hey you can't beat free, thats what I paid for my 72 but it wasn't near that good of shape just needed a few parts off of it. Good luck with the build.
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: WV
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Re: Rusty 1972 truck for free
Nice find.....I thought that someone was giving away a 72 tho
Good luck Shane
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Vancouver Island
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Northern California
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Re: Rusty 1972 truck for free
I had my truck gassed up and ready to drive to the great white north. Welcome aboard... and a very nice starter rig.
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Join Date: Jan 2004
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Re: Rusty 1972 truck for free
tynee lay off the mouse
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Kennesaw GA
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Re: Rusty 1972 truck for free
Hey, I got mine for free, and I think you got a better deal. Looks like a great starter you've got there.
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