My 1972 chevy c10 father/son build

[allen123]

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

[allen123]

[Richard8971]

Originally Posted by allen123

Its not going to be a show truck when i get done becasue i am on a budget.

Your budget is stopping you from making this a show-stopper?

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

[allen123]

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?

[allen123]

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.

[Richard8971]

Originally Posted by allen123

And on the paint im kind of wanting to do orange maybe like pearl orange.

Pearl orange is cooooool.

D

[*Dylan]

Wish my truck was that clean, looks good, and pearl orange is a great choice as well.

[allen123]

thanks i think orange just makes it look fast and awesome

[72BlckButy]

Looks like a great project truck... pearl orange will look sweet!

[allen123]

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?

[Richard8971]

Originally Posted by allen123

it is on a 69 or 70 im not really sure. But would that fit on my 72?

Yup.

D

[allen123]

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

[allen123]

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

YouTube - My 1972 Chevy c10 project truck

[Hart_Rod]

Cool project and ...........

BOOMER SOONER!

[moneypit94]

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!

[allen123]

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.

[TruckinDaddy]

Good looking project! I am about 2K into mine and I wish mine was in that good of shape.

[allen123]

thanks i am really happy with my truck and i will be keeping a eye on your build too

[a1953mdl]

"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

[allen123]

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

[allen123]

Here is the color that i am wanting to paint it
its candy tangerine

[allen123]

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

[allen123]

Got the power steering box on and working and the bracket my dad made

[HoupPhotography]

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

[allen123]

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.