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kelsfine69 · 03-28-2009, 11:50 PM

Somehow we found a guy selling his dads old 72 GMC 1/2 ton on Kijiji. As usual it had only one pic and lots of hits. He was really hard to get ahold of and when we did finally get ahold of him we asked if he still had this old truck for sale. He did so we asked for more pics and he said he has quite a few calls on it but they never left a message or it was too far of a drive. So we got some more info and pics and hooked on the trailer and away we went. It was a good 2 1/2- 3 hour drive from home and when we got there he was trying to dig it out away from the side of the quonset. Lots of snow.

The story is his dad bought it new in 72 and drove it on and off till 85. Then his dad passed away from an accident and the truck was stored in the quonset till 95ish. Then he said he pulled it out and drove it for a couple of weeks and decided it really wasn't his thing so he put it back in the corner. Then up until last year he needed the space so he parked it beside the shed to make room for his farm machinery. Thats when he decided that he needed the money more than the truck.

Its a 1972 GMC 1/2 ton custom, 350, auto, around 95000 original miles and original paint. steel floor box, gauges,

The Spid is missing. The glue is there but the sticker is gone so I dont know what all options it has or if I can find out thru the serial number?

It needs rockers and cab corners and one small dime hole in the drivers floor but thats pretty much it for rust. it also came with jack and handle too.

I have always loves those barn find stories. If anyone has this color combo please post them so my dad can see how good this color looks. He wants to restore it. Heres some pics

kelsfine69 · 03-28-2009, 11:52 PM

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see ten · 03-29-2009, 12:06 AM

I dig it! That's going to make a nice truck. Congrats!

red71c10 · 03-29-2009, 12:13 AM

Looks similar to my chev, but nicer. GMC's probably had more standard, but it seems very similar. It looks like a low-buck model. I see that it has no brightwork around the windshield, or back window. Are the vent wings painted black instead of being chromed? It has standard knobs for the lights and wipers, but deluxe knobs for the radio, so it probably didn't come new with a radio. The radio knobs should match the other two. Looks like a clean solid truck except for the normal cab rust. Good find!

STOCKISH · 03-29-2009, 12:33 AM

Great find. Looks like a nice truck.

**americanmusc1e** · 03-30-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by red71c10

Looks similar to my chev, but nicer. GMC's probably had more standard, but it seems very similar. It looks like a low-buck model. I see that it has no brightwork around the windshield, or back window. Are the vent wings painted black instead of being chromed? It has standard knobs for the lights and wipers, but deluxe knobs for the radio, so it probably didn't come new with a radio. The radio knobs should match the other two. Looks like a clean solid truck except for the normal cab rust. Good find!

that just means it didn't have a high trim package i.e. Sierra Grande

my chevy is the base trim package (c10) but loaded with options AC, PB, PS, two tone, cargo lamp, tool box etc........

**clay68c10** · 03-29-2009, 12:53 AM

Very cool. Always nice to see someone find a survivor.
You might be able to get some info from GM in Canada, I've heard they kept better info than the states.
I bet the build sheet is still in the seat springs.

**El Jay** · 03-29-2009, 01:15 AM

Great score.

Your dad done good!

**70cst** · 03-29-2009, 01:19 AM

It is always good to see a truck adopt a new family. Nice lookin truck.

OARNGESI · 03-29-2009, 06:06 AM

Nice find

**special-K** · 03-29-2009, 07:06 AM

That`s a great find.With a full set of pictures we could tell you all the options.It`s appears to be all original.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-29-2009, 08:38 AM

Nice GMC! Looks to be pretty well optioned. It has a trim package, radio, A/C, auto, so I'm also going to guess PS and PB?

see ten · 03-29-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Nice GMC! Looks to be pretty well optioned. It has a trim package, radio, A/C, auto, so I'm also going to guess PS and PB?

What thread are you reading??? I don't see a truck with a/c in this one!

It's still a cool truck!

Dads 68 GMC · 03-29-2009, 08:48 AM

GREAT fIND, A lot of people, including myself would like to start with a truck in that nice a condition to restore or even drive, enjoy

**72 Super** · 03-29-2009, 09:05 AM

It looks like you and your dad did good. It looks like a very straight truck. Great father and son project too!

Ray

RCbowtie69 · 03-29-2009, 10:11 AM

great find, hope to see it fix up, it will make a great looking truck,

skidder111 · 03-29-2009, 10:25 AM

Kelsfine69- Where you at? What's with the green grass? Nice score!

kelsfine69 · 03-29-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by skidder111

Kelsfine69- Where you at? What's with the green grass? Nice score!

He took the pics in the summer/late fall when he decided to sell it, Thats how long it was for sale. Were from the Edmonton area and the truck was locaded out by Lloydminster. I guess no-one wanted to drive that far.

71see10 · 03-29-2009, 10:44 AM

Nice find and I love the color!

kelsfine69 · 03-29-2009, 10:29 AM

Yes you could be right on the radio since the knobs dont match the dash. It doesnt have the stainless trim on the windshild or rear window or the chrome vent window wings. I thought the Custom package came with that but I guess not( It is a Custom). It does have power brakes but no power steeing. It still has the dealer sticker on the tailgate tho, Thats kinda cool

ChevLoRay · 03-29-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kelsfine69

Yes you could be right on the radio since the knobs dont match the dash. It doesnt have the stainless trim on the windshild or rear window or the chrome vent window wings. I thought the Custom package came with that but I guess not( It is a Custom). It does have power brakes but no power steeing. It still has the dealer sticker on the tailgate tho, Thats kinda cool

I would guess that someone changing the windshield/back glass could replace the rubber and use the standard stuff, but what are the odds that both would have to be replaced, based on the overall condition of the truck. Maybe someone with a '72 Truck Data Book (what the dealers used to order new vehicles) can shed some light on that. I agree that the Custom designator for '69 shows that the bright trim came on the windshield/back glass rubber and that the vent wing upright was chrome, so having all of these in black kinda says it didn't ever have 'em.

Surely, there's a GMC dude who can offer words of wisdom.

factorystock · 03-29-2009, 10:52 AM

Nice find, It looks like the way it looked in 72, minus wear and aging of course. The paint color combo and trim level work well on your truck. Keep the metallic green tu tone and white bumper and wheels, it is a good contrast. These trucks could be ordered with just about any option, regardless of the trim level, it just dependend on how knowledgeable and expierenced the original buyer was.

ANTHONY67 · 03-29-2009, 11:23 AM

looks like a good start

kelsfine69 · 03-30-2009, 11:01 AM

Well got the seat out to pull the tank. the tank is all rusty inside so just might put a new one in rather than try and clean and seal the old one. The was no build sheet in the seat, too bad

big_al_71 · 03-30-2009, 11:43 AM

looks like a very good start....

03-28-2009, 11:50 PM	#1
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	My Dads Barn Find w/pics Somehow we found a guy selling his dads old 72 GMC 1/2 ton on Kijiji. As usual it had only one pic and lots of hits. He was really hard to get ahold of and when we did finally get ahold of him we asked if he still had this old truck for sale. He did so we asked for more pics and he said he has quite a few calls on it but they never left a message or it was too far of a drive. So we got some more info and pics and hooked on the trailer and away we went. It was a good 2 1/2- 3 hour drive from home and when we got there he was trying to dig it out away from the side of the quonset. Lots of snow. The story is his dad bought it new in 72 and drove it on and off till 85. Then his dad passed away from an accident and the truck was stored in the quonset till 95ish. Then he said he pulled it out and drove it for a couple of weeks and decided it really wasn't his thing so he put it back in the corner. Then up until last year he needed the space so he parked it beside the shed to make room for his farm machinery. Thats when he decided that he needed the money more than the truck. Its a 1972 GMC 1/2 ton custom, 350, auto, around 95000 original miles and original paint. steel floor box, gauges, The Spid is missing. The glue is there but the sticker is gone so I dont know what all options it has or if I can find out thru the serial number? It needs rockers and cab corners and one small dime hole in the drivers floor but thats pretty much it for rust. it also came with jack and handle too. I have always loves those barn find stories. If anyone has this color combo please post them so my dad can see how good this color looks. He wants to restore it. Heres some pics Attached Images __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

03-28-2009, 11:52 PM	#2
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: My Dads Barn Find w/pics More Attached Images __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home... Last edited by kelsfine69; 03-28-2009 at 11:54 PM.

03-29-2009, 12:06 AM	#3
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: My Dads Barn Find w/pics I dig it! That's going to make a nice truck. Congrats!

03-29-2009, 12:13 AM	#4
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: My Dads Barn Find w/pics Looks similar to my chev, but nicer. GMC's probably had more standard, but it seems very similar. It looks like a low-buck model. I see that it has no brightwork around the windshield, or back window. Are the vent wings painted black instead of being chromed? It has standard knobs for the lights and wipers, but deluxe knobs for the radio, so it probably didn't come new with a radio. The radio knobs should match the other two. Looks like a clean solid truck except for the normal cab rust. Good find! __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

03-29-2009, 12:33 AM	#5
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: My Dads Barn Find w/pics Great find. Looks like a nice truck. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-29-2009, 12:53 AM	#7
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,935	Re: My Dads Barn Find w/pics Very cool. Always nice to see someone find a survivor. You might be able to get some info from GM in Canada, I've heard they kept better info than the states. I bet the build sheet is still in the seat springs. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

03-29-2009, 01:15 AM	#8
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: My Dads Barn Find w/pics Great score. Your dad done good! __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

03-29-2009, 01:19 AM	#9
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: My Dads Barn Find w/pics It is always good to see a truck adopt a new family. Nice lookin truck. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

03-29-2009, 06:06 AM	#10
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: My Dads Barn Find w/pics Nice find __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-29-2009, 07:06 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: My Dads Barn Find w/pics That`s a great find.With a full set of pictures we could tell you all the options.It`s appears to be all original. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-29-2009, 08:38 AM	#12
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: My Dads Barn Find w/pics Nice GMC! Looks to be pretty well optioned. It has a trim package, radio, A/C, auto, so I'm also going to guess PS and PB? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

03-29-2009, 08:48 AM	#14
Dads 68 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sidney; MT Posts: 172	Re: My Dads Barn Find w/pics GREAT fIND, A lot of people, including myself would like to start with a truck in that nice a condition to restore or even drive, enjoy

03-29-2009, 09:05 AM	#15
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,686	Re: My Dads Barn Find w/pics It looks like you and your dad did good. It looks like a very straight truck. Great father and son project too! Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

03-29-2009, 10:11 AM	#16
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: My Dads Barn Find w/pics great find, hope to see it fix up, it will make a great looking truck,

03-29-2009, 10:25 AM	#17
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03-29-2009, 10:44 AM	#19
71see10 Worthless Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LaFayette, GA Posts: 199	Re: My Dads Barn Find w/pics Nice find and I love the color!

03-29-2009, 10:29 AM	#20
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: My Dads Barn Find w/pics Yes you could be right on the radio since the knobs dont match the dash. It doesnt have the stainless trim on the windshild or rear window or the chrome vent window wings. I thought the Custom package came with that but I guess not( It is a Custom). It does have power brakes but no power steeing. It still has the dealer sticker on the tailgate tho, Thats kinda cool __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

03-29-2009, 10:52 AM	#22
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,369	Re: My Dads Barn Find w/pics Nice find, It looks like the way it looked in 72, minus wear and aging of course. The paint color combo and trim level work well on your truck. Keep the metallic green tu tone and white bumper and wheels, it is a good contrast. These trucks could be ordered with just about any option, regardless of the trim level, it just dependend on how knowledgeable and expierenced the original buyer was.

03-29-2009, 11:23 AM	#23
ANTHONY67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: FOREST MS Posts: 92	Re: My Dads Barn Find w/pics looks like a good start

03-30-2009, 11:01 AM	#24
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: My Dads Barn Find w/pics Well got the seat out to pull the tank. the tank is all rusty inside so just might put a new one in rather than try and clean and seal the old one. The was no build sheet in the seat, too bad __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

03-30-2009, 11:43 AM	#25
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