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roger0080 · 10-30-2004, 02:53 PM

Is there any GM history buff's that know of any publications/magazines/articles showing or naming the people who created the 67-72 PU body styles? Or the history of how they came about designing it? Pic's of model mockups etc etc.

The GM archives at GM I imagine would have stuff like this; don't know if it would be accessible to the public though.

The board should get a picture of that "gang" and forever memorialize them by putting their picture up in the left hand corner of the web pages! Heh.

-Roger

70c10 · 10-30-2004, 04:52 PM

There was a thread on here awhile back with cool pics. Somebody should chime in with the link. I have the magazine article somewhere with some of the concept pics.

cheyguy · 10-30-2004, 05:05 PM

Classic Trucks May of 2003 is the issue in question. Mine is packed away, but I had a look at Classic Trucks web site and it said Harry Bentley Bradley is the man to thank.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=46995
This is a thread that talked about the blazer mentioned in the article of May 03

68w/sbc406 · 10-30-2004, 06:23 PM

i heard it was some designer from studabaker. not sure if its true

purple gas · 10-31-2004, 10:15 AM

According to an article in Classic Trucks magazine,July 04 the guys name was Harry Bently Bradley.Apparently he's still alive. The article is about shaving drip rails and came out just in time to save my a$$. My truck was still in a thousand pieces at the time and I thought I might just have at the drip rails with a sawzall. After I saw what was involved I figured it was just a little over my head.

toms68cst · 10-31-2004, 10:46 AM

Here's some more discussion about Harry Bently Bradley.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=prototype

cornutz · 10-31-2004, 12:20 PM

A little off track here, but does anyone know how we can get copies of back issues of Classic Trucks?

Thanks,

NutZ

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-31-2004, 04:29 PM

Go to the classic truck's web site you can order back issue's there if they still have em...www.mcmullenargus.com

10-30-2004, 02:53 PM	#1
roger0080 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Carver County, Minnesota, USA Posts: 626	Who was the fabulous GM design team that created our body style? Is there any GM history buff's that know of any publications/magazines/articles showing or naming the people who created the 67-72 PU body styles? Or the history of how they came about designing it? Pic's of model mockups etc etc. The GM archives at GM I imagine would have stuff like this; don't know if it would be accessible to the public though. The board should get a picture of that "gang" and forever memorialize them by putting their picture up in the left hand corner of the web pages! Heh. -Roger __________________ 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...

10-30-2004, 04:52 PM	#2
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	There was a thread on here awhile back with cool pics. Somebody should chime in with the link. I have the magazine article somewhere with some of the concept pics. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

10-30-2004, 05:05 PM	#3
cheyguy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 215	Classic Trucks May of 2003 is the issue in question. Mine is packed away, but I had a look at Classic Trucks web site and it said Harry Bentley Bradley is the man to thank. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=46995 This is a thread that talked about the blazer mentioned in the article of May 03 __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super '80 Custom Deluxe '75 Blazer Last edited by cheyguy; 10-31-2004 at 12:24 PM.

10-30-2004, 06:23 PM	#4
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	i heard it was some designer from studabaker. not sure if its true __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

10-31-2004, 10:46 AM	#6
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,296	Here's some more discussion about Harry Bently Bradley. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=prototype __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

10-31-2004, 10:15 AM	#5
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	According to an article in Classic Trucks magazine,July 04 the guys name was Harry Bently Bradley.Apparently he's still alive. The article is about shaving drip rails and came out just in time to save my a$$. My truck was still in a thousand pieces at the time and I thought I might just have at the drip rails with a sawzall. After I saw what was involved I figured it was just a little over my head.

10-31-2004, 12:20 PM	#7
cornutz All Praise RANDY!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 391	Old Classic Truck back issues? A little off track here, but does anyone know how we can get copies of back issues of Classic Trucks? Thanks, NutZ

10-31-2004, 04:29 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Go to the classic truck's web site you can order back issue's there if they still have em...www.mcmullenargus.com __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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