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72ChevyAZ · 12-04-2007, 12:44 PM

Hello all! Just purchased a 72 Chevy LWB. I have always wanted this year truck (and believe it or not, I like the look of a long bed over the short). I have alot of work to do to it and am looking forward to the projects. My knowledge is very limited to auto restoration. I have been learning alot from lurking on this board. Seems like there is a great group of people here.

Jon

72BlckButy · 12-04-2007, 12:54 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

watahyahknow · 12-04-2007, 12:55 PM

welcome from the netherlands

xtreme80 · 12-04-2007, 01:40 PM

Welcome from Mesa, Az! If you need a hand with anything let me know. That's a nice looking truck in your avatar!

krue · 12-04-2007, 01:49 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

72ChevyAZ · 12-04-2007, 02:11 PM

Thanks for the welcome everyone.

Xtreme80- The truck looks better in the picture than in person. The paint is severly messed up! A horrible purple color! I appreciate the offer for help. I may have to take you up on it some day.

ducmons · 12-04-2007, 06:12 PM

good looking truck.

With a little work, that paint issue can be fixed. I'm nother LWB fan.

xtreme80 · 12-04-2007, 07:49 PM

Pfft, who needs paint?!

I actually thought it was satin black in the picture though

Cyclone44 · 12-04-2007, 07:50 PM

from Knoxville Tn....

72ChevyAZ · 12-04-2007, 08:33 PM

I have been thinking about doing a quickie satin black paint job for the time being until I get to the body work. Here are a few more pics to show the horrible color. The guy I bought it from said that the previous owner shot this purple color right over the top of the factory (green) color. You can tell in areas where the paint is peeling off.

I payed $2,500 for this truck. New items on it that the previous owner bought are: Tires, AC Compressor, dryer, master cylinder, exhaust and headers. It has a rust spot on bottom corner of both doors (looks small at this point), bed has rust all over (replacing with wood bed someday), rust spot on tailgate, right now it looks like the rear bed support (is that what you call it?) is rusted. Rockers look good at this point. 350 is solid as well as tranny. Shifts real smooth. A few mechanical problems getting fixed as I speak. Will be back from the shop with new Radiator, pretty much every gasket on the engine, Eddlebrock carb will be fixed (vacuum leak somewhere), Brakes are at 30-40%.

I think I did ok....at least I hope so.

droppedgmc · 12-04-2007, 08:25 PM

welcome from WA

L0WRIDE · 12-04-2007, 10:06 PM

to the boards

shaneschevys · 12-05-2007, 01:06 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

jsbgump · 12-05-2007, 01:07 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

Old Chevy Mech · 12-05-2007, 02:22 PM

from CT

Frank

jkaylor68gmc · 12-05-2007, 02:50 PM

Welcome from East Tennessee! The best place on earth!

xtreme80 · 12-06-2007, 02:18 AM

Is that Johnson Ranch? It looks like it, but I guess all the neighborhoods out there look the same nowadays... lol

But like I said, need any help, I'm there!

72ChevyAZ · 12-06-2007, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtreme80

Is that Johnson Ranch? It looks like it, but I guess all the neighborhoods out there look the same nowadays... lol

But like I said, need any help, I'm there!

Close...6 miles south on Hunt hwy. Oasis at Magic Ranch

**Ron 586** · 12-06-2007, 09:44 AM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

C10-Driver · 12-06-2007, 10:29 PM

Welcome from Canada. Looks like you did great for 2500 bucks especially with the A/C... Good looking truck.

b&a72 · 12-08-2007, 04:29 PM

Welcome form Queen Creek, AZ myself.

WELD4DAYS · 12-08-2007, 04:33 PM

Welcome from North Phoenix!

xtreme80 · 12-08-2007, 04:42 PM

We might have to try to get another phoenix meeting going. It's hard to work around everyone's schedules, but I'd like to meet all of you guys

72ChevyAZ · 12-08-2007, 06:51 PM

That would be cool to have an AZ meetup. Would be good to get to know some Chevy guys.
I had a customer yesterday that when I pulled up had a 74 Chevy 4x4 truck (origional owner) and a 69 Blazer 4x4 (that baby made me smile) in the driveway. These were his and his wifes daily drivers.

brianthelion02 · 12-08-2007, 10:00 PM

Hi jon,im in apache junction!!!!!!!!!Nice truck!!!!!!!!!Im up for a meeting!!!!!!Lets put sumthin together!!!!!!!!!!

12-04-2007, 12:44 PM	#1
72ChevyAZ LWB Club Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 114	Arizona newbie here Hello all! Just purchased a 72 Chevy LWB. I have always wanted this year truck (and believe it or not, I like the look of a long bed over the short). I have alot of work to do to it and am looking forward to the projects. My knowledge is very limited to auto restoration. I have been learning alot from lurking on this board. Seems like there is a great group of people here. Jon

12-04-2007, 12:54 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Arizona newbie here to the board from Mid-MO!!! __________________ -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)

12-04-2007, 12:55 PM	#3
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Arizona newbie here welcome from the netherlands __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

12-04-2007, 01:40 PM	#4
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: Arizona newbie here Welcome from Mesa, Az! If you need a hand with anything let me know. That's a nice looking truck in your avatar!

12-04-2007, 01:49 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Arizona newbie here Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-04-2007, 02:11 PM	#6
72ChevyAZ LWB Club Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 114	Re: Arizona newbie here Thanks for the welcome everyone. Xtreme80- The truck looks better in the picture than in person. The paint is severly messed up! A horrible purple color! I appreciate the offer for help. I may have to take you up on it some day.

12-04-2007, 06:12 PM	#7
ducmons Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 56	Re: Arizona newbie here good looking truck. With a little work, that paint issue can be fixed. I'm nother LWB fan.

12-04-2007, 07:49 PM	#8
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: Arizona newbie here Pfft, who needs paint?! I actually thought it was satin black in the picture though

12-04-2007, 07:50 PM	#9
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Arizona newbie here from Knoxville Tn....

12-04-2007, 08:33 PM	#10
72ChevyAZ LWB Club Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 114	Re: Arizona newbie here I have been thinking about doing a quickie satin black paint job for the time being until I get to the body work. Here are a few more pics to show the horrible color. The guy I bought it from said that the previous owner shot this purple color right over the top of the factory (green) color. You can tell in areas where the paint is peeling off. I payed $2,500 for this truck. New items on it that the previous owner bought are: Tires, AC Compressor, dryer, master cylinder, exhaust and headers. It has a rust spot on bottom corner of both doors (looks small at this point), bed has rust all over (replacing with wood bed someday), rust spot on tailgate, right now it looks like the rear bed support (is that what you call it?) is rusted. Rockers look good at this point. 350 is solid as well as tranny. Shifts real smooth. A few mechanical problems getting fixed as I speak. Will be back from the shop with new Radiator, pretty much every gasket on the engine, Eddlebrock carb will be fixed (vacuum leak somewhere), Brakes are at 30-40%. I think I did ok....at least I hope so. Attached Images Last edited by 72ChevyAZ; 12-04-2007 at 08:46 PM.

12-04-2007, 08:25 PM	#11
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12-04-2007, 10:06 PM	#12
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12-05-2007, 01:06 AM	#13
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12-05-2007, 01:07 AM	#14
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12-05-2007, 02:22 PM	#15
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12-05-2007, 02:50 PM	#16
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Arizona newbie here Welcome from East Tennessee! The best place on earth! __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

12-06-2007, 02:18 AM	#17
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: Arizona newbie here Is that Johnson Ranch? It looks like it, but I guess all the neighborhoods out there look the same nowadays... lol But like I said, need any help, I'm there!

12-06-2007, 09:44 AM	#19
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12-06-2007, 10:29 PM	#20
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: Arizona newbie here Welcome from Canada. Looks like you did great for 2500 bucks especially with the A/C... Good looking truck. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

12-08-2007, 04:29 PM	#21
b&a72 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 682	Re: Arizona newbie here Welcome form Queen Creek, AZ myself.

12-08-2007, 04:33 PM	#22
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12-08-2007, 04:42 PM	#23
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: Arizona newbie here We might have to try to get another phoenix meeting going. It's hard to work around everyone's schedules, but I'd like to meet all of you guys

12-08-2007, 06:51 PM	#24
72ChevyAZ LWB Club Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 114	Re: Arizona newbie here That would be cool to have an AZ meetup. Would be good to get to know some Chevy guys. I had a customer yesterday that when I pulled up had a 74 Chevy 4x4 truck (origional owner) and a 69 Blazer 4x4 (that baby made me smile) in the driveway. These were his and his wifes daily drivers. __________________ 72 Chevy Custom LWB

12-08-2007, 10:00 PM	#25
brianthelion02 Overdrive club Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: apache junction, arizona Posts: 819	Re: Arizona newbie here Hi jon,im in apache junction!!!!!!!!!Nice truck!!!!!!!!!Im up for a meeting!!!!!!Lets put sumthin together!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1971 c-10 1951 3100 chevy 1970 chevy c-30 Sold!

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