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silverado84355 · 02-18-2008, 08:08 AM

Hey peeps! Im not exactly new to the site but i am new to this generation of trucks. Just got my hands on a 72 shortbed 4x4! Its really rough but the work will be worth it! Doesnt run and has LOTS of the usual rust. Now my quest to find a decent cab starts! Oh, and I hope the pics work, as i am new to this type of stuff!

49m · 02-18-2008, 08:13 AM

Looks good. do any thing to it yet?

Longhorn Man · 02-18-2008, 08:15 AM

He calls that LOT of usual rust!
Don't mind me, I tend to pick on the southwestern guys and there vison of LOTS of rust!

That looks like a pretty good starting point, and a SWB 4X4 is a pretty desirable truck top begin with.
Welcome to the forums.

Luvlegs · 02-18-2008, 08:37 AM

Very cool - now I want one of THOSE too.... I agree with LM - rust that buffs out, I'd pay for.

Welcome aboard.

see ten · 02-18-2008, 08:53 AM

Looks like a great start to a super rare and desirable pickup. Looking forward to seeing it come together.

silverado84355 · 02-18-2008, 08:53 AM

Havent done nothin yet besides tow it to where it sits. Ill post more pics tommorrow to show you the rust that I wish would buff off, LOL!

Longhorn Man · 02-18-2008, 09:02 AM

I'm sure it does have rust... even some real rust.
We're just used to panels falling off up here. I saw a blazer at a members house last summer with rust holes in the HOOD.

odog · 02-18-2008, 09:06 AM

is that a skull shift knob I see?

Sweet truck, can't wait to see the rust, er I mean rest.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-18-2008, 11:21 AM

Cool project. I've got a nice 70 cab up in Albuquerque if you decide to replace yours.

tcb-1 · 02-18-2008, 11:59 AM

she's a keeper!!! swb 4x4's aren't just the run of the mill rigs, congrats.

72BlckButy · 02-18-2008, 12:11 PM

Great project!

1LoC10 · 02-18-2008, 12:18 PM

hey we call it Patina in here buddy, it makes us feel better

silverado84355 · 02-19-2008, 01:58 AM

Patina it is then!

67shortie · 02-19-2008, 02:17 AM

I think everyone stands corrected

**Hart_Rod** · 02-19-2008, 02:28 AM

Got just what you need,

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Longhorn Man · 02-19-2008, 04:23 AM

wow... that is impressive rust for your area... .almost looks like an ohio or illinois truck!
I stand totally correct (which it was mostly sarcasm anyways). Welcome to the rust and bondo club!

Luvlegs · 02-19-2008, 07:42 PM

Whew! I always wondered what happened to my old plow truck when I lived on the canadian border...

At least you can start out like the majority of us and get to learn your truck from the rust side out...

jgrh64 · 02-19-2008, 11:23 PM

That looks like northeast US rust, I thought it was dryer in NM or did you mean North Minnasota

Longhorn Man · 02-20-2008, 05:17 AM

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I thought it was dryer in NM or did you mean North Minnasota

Now THAT is funny!!!!!
The VIN says it was built in St louis... so it may well be from up here somewhere.

**Yukon Jack** · 02-20-2008, 05:38 AM

Dang, the hole in the drivers side below the window is about as bad as I've ever seen!

TonyJohnson · 02-20-2008, 05:39 AM

Well, that's one way to keep the plastic grill insert from getting the infamous hood release breakage...

silverado84355 · 02-20-2008, 08:22 AM

Yeah, no tellin what kinda rough life its had. Possible its seen alot mud in its days?

02-18-2008, 08:08 AM	#1
silverado84355 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Carlsbad,NM Posts: 99	Proud new owner! Hey peeps! Im not exactly new to the site but i am new to this generation of trucks. Just got my hands on a 72 shortbed 4x4! Its really rough but the work will be worth it! Doesnt run and has LOTS of the usual rust. Now my quest to find a decent cab starts! Oh, and I hope the pics work, as i am new to this type of stuff! Attached Images

02-18-2008, 08:13 AM	#2
49m Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Turners Station,Ky Posts: 842	Re: Proud new owner! Looks good. do any thing to it yet? __________________ My Rides 1969 Mustang gt coupe 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 1986 Iroc camaro 1986 K10 Short Bed 1987 Iroc Camaro 1990 rs Camaro 1992 350 ss truck 1998 Honda Civic 2005 Ram 2500 Cummins My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=279831

02-18-2008, 08:15 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Proud new owner! He calls that LOT of usual rust! Don't mind me, I tend to pick on the southwestern guys and there vison of LOTS of rust! That looks like a pretty good starting point, and a SWB 4X4 is a pretty desirable truck top begin with. Welcome to the forums.

02-18-2008, 08:37 AM	#4
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Proud new owner! Very cool - now I want one of THOSE too.... I agree with LM - rust that buffs out, I'd pay for. Welcome aboard. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

02-18-2008, 08:53 AM	#5
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Proud new owner! Looks like a great start to a super rare and desirable pickup. Looking forward to seeing it come together.

02-18-2008, 08:53 AM	#6
silverado84355 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Carlsbad,NM Posts: 99	Re: Proud new owner! Havent done nothin yet besides tow it to where it sits. Ill post more pics tommorrow to show you the rust that I wish would buff off, LOL!

02-18-2008, 09:02 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Proud new owner! I'm sure it does have rust... even some real rust. We're just used to panels falling off up here. I saw a blazer at a members house last summer with rust holes in the HOOD.

02-18-2008, 09:06 AM	#8
odog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wendell, Idaho Posts: 608	Re: Proud new owner! is that a skull shift knob I see? Sweet truck, can't wait to see the rust, er I mean rest. __________________ 1969 4x4 Nothing beats a good rock drill and some dynamite Last edited by odog; 02-18-2008 at 09:07 AM.

02-18-2008, 11:21 AM	#9
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Proud new owner! Cool project. I've got a nice 70 cab up in Albuquerque if you decide to replace yours. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

02-18-2008, 11:59 AM	#10
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Proud new owner! she's a keeper!!! swb 4x4's aren't just the run of the mill rigs, congrats. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

02-18-2008, 12:11 PM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Proud new owner! Great project! __________________ -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)

02-18-2008, 12:18 PM	#12
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Proud new owner! hey we call it Patina in here buddy, it makes us feel better __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

02-19-2008, 01:58 AM	#13
silverado84355 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Carlsbad,NM Posts: 99	Re: Proud new owner! Patina it is then! Attached Images Last edited by silverado84355; 02-19-2008 at 01:58 AM.

02-19-2008, 02:17 AM	#14
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: Proud new owner! I think everyone stands corrected __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

02-19-2008, 02:28 AM	#15
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Proud new owner! Got just what you need, . Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3



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02-19-2008, 04:23 AM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Proud new owner! wow... that is impressive rust for your area... .almost looks like an ohio or illinois truck! I stand totally correct (which it was mostly sarcasm anyways). Welcome to the rust and bondo club!

02-19-2008, 07:42 PM	#17
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Proud new owner! Whew! I always wondered what happened to my old plow truck when I lived on the canadian border... At least you can start out like the majority of us and get to learn your truck from the rust side out... __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

02-19-2008, 11:23 PM	#18
jgrh64 Prestige member Old Farts Club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland Posts: 502	Re: Proud new owner! That looks like northeast US rust, I thought it was dryer in NM or did you mean North Minnasota __________________ Hey sombodys gotta do it!

02-20-2008, 05:38 AM	#20
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Proud new owner! Dang, the hole in the drivers side below the window is about as bad as I've ever seen! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-20-2008, 05:39 AM	#21
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: Proud new owner! Well, that's one way to keep the plastic grill insert from getting the infamous hood release breakage... __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

02-20-2008, 08:22 AM	#22
silverado84355 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Carlsbad,NM Posts: 99	Re: Proud new owner! Yeah, no tellin what kinda rough life its had. Possible its seen alot mud in its days?

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