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red69ss · 12-07-2011, 05:59 PM

Went and picked this truck up today in taylorsville n.c., its a pretty solid truck other than the cab suppports and some minor rust in the bottum portion of the truck. the bed is very solid with only surface rust. The truck came with almost everything I need to get it running. I plan on doing some paint work under the hood and in the bed , then getting the motor and trans in and getting it running and driving it most days. I wanted a truck that wasn't so nice that I couldn't drive it , this was the 8th truck that I looked at and it was the first that the price matched the condition of the truck.

red69ss · 12-07-2011, 06:02 PM

more pics

red69ss · 12-07-2011, 06:05 PM

check out this fix for using the wrong radiator, does anyone know if the three big holes are for a factory mirrors and what kind? it had hideous mirrors on it.

**slomotion** · 12-07-2011, 06:10 PM

Excellent! Looks like someone started on it then gave up. What's the engine and trans?
That'll make a great DD!

57larry · 12-07-2011, 06:45 PM

a nice looking truck. what's your plans

red69ss · 12-07-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by slomotion

Excellent! Looks like someone started on it then gave up. What's the engine and trans?
That'll make a great DD!

yeah the guy was loosing his eye sight and was selling off all his stuff,it came with a 305/th350 combo. the 305 should be ok for a DD ,but if not I do have a 350 for it.

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Originally Posted by Cw72gmc

The big holes are factory for the sport mirrors. My 72 has no mirrors on it right now, I originally was going to tac in a piece of metal behind the door exterior and get rid of them with some filler, however there is no access to do so without tearing into the door.

thanks thats what I thought but I have never had a truck with the sport mirrors, I have taken bolts the size of the hole and tacked them in and then cut the bolt off flush and weld and grind.

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Originally Posted by 57larry

a nice looking truck. what's your plans

I plan to just get it mechanically sound and paint the bed floor and drive it.

Cw72gmc · 12-07-2011, 06:44 PM

The big holes are factory for the sport mirrors. My 72 has no mirrors on it right now, I originally was going to tac in a piece of metal behind the door exterior and get rid of them with some filler, however there is no access to do so without tearing into the door.

doubleb's69 · 12-07-2011, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cw72gmc

The big holes are factory for the sport mirrors. My 72 has no mirrors on it right now, I originally was going to tac in a piece of metal behind the door exterior and get rid of them with some filler, however there is no access to do so without tearing into the door.

If you have a piece of about 3/16ths or so flat copper and someone to hold it in place while you fill the hole you can weld them right up. The pool won't stick the copper. You can mold the copper to fit the contour of the door.

GASoline71 · 12-07-2011, 06:55 PM

That is a pretty ingenious way to fab up mounts for a later model radiator. Never seen that before.

Nice lookin' truck.

Gary

PanelDeland · 12-07-2011, 06:55 PM

Looks good.Not a bad DD.As asked what Engine/tranny?

Cw72gmc,tack a nail to a piece of metal the size of the hole.You can then hold the piece by the nail and tack it in.(tip from the tips thread)Just grind the nail off and finish the area.

red69ss · 12-07-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

That is a pretty ingenious way to fab up mounts for a later model radiator. Never seen that before.

Nice lookin' truck.
Gary

yeah I think I'll put the correct radiator in it.

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Looks good.Not a bad DD.As asked what Engine/tranny?

Cw72gmc,tack a nail to a piece of metal the size of the hole.You can then hold the piece by the nail and tack it in.(tip from the tips thread)Just grind the nail off and finish the area.

it came with a 305/th350 combo that I'm going to try and see how it runs if not I have a 350 for it.

hopped up · 12-07-2011, 08:32 PM

Nice truck
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**Hart_Rod** · 12-07-2011, 09:49 PM

Cool truck. If u pull the bed rails let me know.
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YBNORML · 12-07-2011, 10:42 PM

Nice score, should make a heck of a daily driver. I'm jealous.

z10kl · 12-07-2011, 10:47 PM

Congrats. You probably went right by my house.

red69ss · 12-08-2011, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Cool truck. If u pull the bed rails let me know.
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thanks, I'm trying to make my mind up on the rails , I usually don't like them but they kind of look right on this truck. I'll keep you in mind if I pull them.

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

Nice score, should make a heck of a daily driver. I'm jealous.

thanks, I hope so.

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Originally Posted by z10kl

Congrats. You probably went right by my house.

thanks ,I went up 77 to hwy 64. he only lived a couple of miles off 64.

**RenoKeene** · 12-08-2011, 01:00 PM

Looks like it will make a good driver. Go with the 350, never been much for the 305's. Matter of fact I have one I have been trying to give away for years...no takers.

gcburdic · 12-08-2011, 01:11 PM

Hey Dewayne!!!....looks like a good find...so you went by my house then!!!

dcasalena · 12-08-2011, 02:49 PM

I don't think you can even use that passenger side mirror. Looks like it's below your line of sight from the driver's seat.

R.L. · 12-08-2011, 03:46 PM

There you go drive that thing, thats why it was made; looks great! Congratulations on that find!

red69ss · 12-08-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Looks like it will make a good driver. Go with the 350, never been much for the 305's. Matter of fact I have one I have been trying to give away for years...no takers.

I have had them in drivers and they have been ok, I think they get a bad rep. because they are low on horsepower, but if it doesn't run good I'm not wasting any time on it, I'm going to pull it and put the 350 in it. I really was planning on using it in the truck I'm building, but I can always find another.

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Hey Dewayne!!!....looks like a good find...so you went by my house then!!!

hey Geoff , thanks I was probaly close to you. you live closer to mooresville don't you?

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Originally Posted by dcasalena

I don't think you can even use that passenger side mirror. Looks like it's below your line of sight from the driver's seat.

yeah I'm going to order a set of the sport mirrors I hate these mirrors on there. I really like the two piece original mirrors but since I'm not going to paint the truck I'll go with the sport style.

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Originally Posted by R.L.

There you go drive that thing, thats why it was made; looks great! Congratulations on that find!

thanks, the last one I had was too nice,pricey and non user friendly to drive everyday. plus I was driving an hour each way to work. now I'm only 7 miles from work so its more practical. I had a 70 about 8 years ago that I drove everyday and I loved it so I hope I enjoy this one as much. If I can stop myself from going to far with getting it road ready, I might have it ready in a couple of months.

red69ss · 12-19-2011, 07:29 AM

Ok so I had some time to work on the truck this weekend, and I'm off till the first of the year so I plan on really getting going on this truck.

I started working on the manifolds trying to put new studs in them, I heated them with the torch and was able to get three of them out, and break two of them off. One of them was already broke off, so I step drilled them till I got to 5/16 of an inch drill bit (which was the right size bit for the 3/8-16 threads) ,then used a tap to work the remaining thread material out. It wasn't a good time ,but I was able to save them.

After that I blasted the manifolds and coated them with some eastwood manifold paint using a foam brush. They turned out pretty nice.

I was also able to get the engine painted and somewhat put back together. The po had painted it ford blue which I was not crazy for.

red69ss · 12-19-2011, 07:34 AM

Everytime I look at the truck I find something new wrong with it. I can't believe I didn't notice this when I looked at the truck, but someone had cut a hole in the heater box and then covered it with duct tape and painted it black.

Luckily I have a good outer box laying around to replace this one.

**slomotion** · 12-19-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by red69ss

Everytime I look at the truck I find something new wrong with it. I can't believe I didn't notice this when I looked at the truck, but someone had cut a hole in the heater box and then covered it with duct tape and painted it black.

Luckily I have a good outer box laying around to replace this one.

Since the hole is there, and it's not going to be a full-on restoration, I think I'd take advantage of it and make up a nice looking cover with a gasket, fasten it on with three metal screws, and have access to the heater core when something gets in there.

tanman722001 · 12-19-2011, 07:34 AM

Nice looking truck.Engine and manifolds look good

12-07-2011, 05:59 PM	#1
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	here's my new project soon to be "daily driver" Went and picked this truck up today in taylorsville n.c., its a pretty solid truck other than the cab suppports and some minor rust in the bottum portion of the truck. the bed is very solid with only surface rust. The truck came with almost everything I need to get it running. I plan on doing some paint work under the hood and in the bed , then getting the motor and trans in and getting it running and driving it most days. I wanted a truck that wasn't so nice that I couldn't drive it , this was the 8th truck that I looked at and it was the first that the price matched the condition of the truck. Attached Images __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

12-07-2011, 06:02 PM	#2
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	Re: here's my new project soon to be "daily driver" more pics Attached Images __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

12-07-2011, 06:05 PM	#3
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	Re: here's my new project soon to be "daily driver" check out this fix for using the wrong radiator, does anyone know if the three big holes are for a factory mirrors and what kind? it had hideous mirrors on it. Attached Images __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

12-07-2011, 06:10 PM	#4
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,822	Re: here's my new project soon to be "daily driver" Excellent! Looks like someone started on it then gave up. What's the engine and trans? That'll make a great DD! __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

12-07-2011, 06:45 PM	#5
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: here's my new project soon to be "daily driver" a nice looking truck. what's your plans

12-07-2011, 06:44 PM	#7
Cw72gmc ~Craig~ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kearns Utah Posts: 169	Re: here's my new project soon to be "daily driver" The big holes are factory for the sport mirrors. My 72 has no mirrors on it right now, I originally was going to tac in a piece of metal behind the door exterior and get rid of them with some filler, however there is no access to do so without tearing into the door.

12-07-2011, 06:55 PM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: here's my new project soon to be "daily driver" Looks good.Not a bad DD.As asked what Engine/tranny? Cw72gmc,tack a nail to a piece of metal the size of the hole.You can then hold the piece by the nail and tack it in.(tip from the tips thread)Just grind the nail off and finish the area. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-07-2011, 08:32 PM	#12
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: here's my new project soon to be "daily driver" Nice truck Posted via Mobile Device

12-07-2011, 09:49 PM	#13
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: here's my new project soon to be "daily driver" Cool truck. If u pull the bed rails let me know. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

12-07-2011, 10:42 PM	#14
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: here's my new project soon to be "daily driver" Nice score, should make a heck of a daily driver. I'm jealous. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

12-07-2011, 10:47 PM	#15
z10kl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: denver nc Posts: 97	Re: here's my new project soon to be "daily driver" Congrats. You probably went right by my house. __________________ 70 CST Bunch of old Camaros

12-08-2011, 01:00 PM	#17
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: here's my new project soon to be "daily driver" Looks like it will make a good driver. Go with the 350, never been much for the 305's. Matter of fact I have one I have been trying to give away for years...no takers. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

12-08-2011, 01:11 PM	#18
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: here's my new project soon to be "daily driver" Hey Dewayne!!!....looks like a good find...so you went by my house then!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

12-08-2011, 02:49 PM	#19
dcasalena Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Acton, MA Posts: 220	Re: here's my new project soon to be "daily driver" I don't think you can even use that passenger side mirror. Looks like it's below your line of sight from the driver's seat.

12-08-2011, 03:46 PM	#20
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: here's my new project soon to be "daily driver" There you go drive that thing, thats why it was made; looks great! Congratulations on that find!



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12-19-2011, 07:29 AM	#22
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	Re: here's my new project soon to be "daily driver" Ok so I had some time to work on the truck this weekend, and I'm off till the first of the year so I plan on really getting going on this truck. I started working on the manifolds trying to put new studs in them, I heated them with the torch and was able to get three of them out, and break two of them off. One of them was already broke off, so I step drilled them till I got to 5/16 of an inch drill bit (which was the right size bit for the 3/8-16 threads) ,then used a tap to work the remaining thread material out. It wasn't a good time ,but I was able to save them. After that I blasted the manifolds and coated them with some eastwood manifold paint using a foam brush. They turned out pretty nice. I was also able to get the engine painted and somewhat put back together. The po had painted it ford blue which I was not crazy for. Attached Images __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

12-19-2011, 07:34 AM	#23
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	Re: here's my new project soon to be "daily driver" Everytime I look at the truck I find something new wrong with it. I can't believe I didn't notice this when I looked at the truck, but someone had cut a hole in the heater box and then covered it with duct tape and painted it black. Luckily I have a good outer box laying around to replace this one. Attached Images __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

12-19-2011, 07:34 AM	#25
tanman722001 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Mocksville,NC Posts: 419	Re: here's my new project soon to be "daily driver" Nice looking truck.Engine and manifolds look good __________________ 1991 GMC K2500 4X4 350/auto 1991 Chevy S10 ext cab. 1990 Chevy S10 1993 Chevy S10 Blazer 4dr 4.3 Vortex/Auto

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