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Hybridcx · 01-01-2013, 04:52 AM

Hi guys, This truck has been sitting in my father in laws shop for about 10 years and I figured it was time to start doing something with it. This will be my first "nice" build as all I have done before is bush/camping trucks. Plan is to be long and low. Proper satin black paint with lime green pin stripping and lime green smoothy style wheels. Heres the start...

I made some pretty slick patches for these holes by cutting a 3/8" bolt into 1/8" plugs.

result, still needs a lil filler

chopnchaneled · 01-01-2013, 01:15 PM

Looks like you got a nice one to start with, good luck on your build.

gearys 5600 · 01-01-2013, 01:28 PM

Welcome..Keep the build pics coming.

Hybridcx · 01-02-2013, 12:21 PM

Thanks guys! I patched the other door and riped out the interior yesterday. I was very lucky to find very little rust on the drivers side floor, I will have to make a patch for that and replace the front cab mounts. I will post pictures later.

Hybridcx · 01-02-2013, 10:47 PM

Ok so I patched up the passenger door today making sure to mark the holes I need for the new mirrors this time instead of just welding them all up!

Im pretty sure the previous owners used a shot gun to install the old mirrors

Some interior shots before I took it out

I took out the seat and carpet and I am positive that the carpet was replaced at one time as it was glued to the floor. I also found some duct tape covering up some rust... not bad though

rest of the floor

annnnd the gas tank... Im not sure why I took this picture haha

Can anyone give me an idea as to how involved it would be to do a body drop? I have found lots of information on how to drop the box but not the cab. I'm just weighing the options right now. Thanks in advance!

Hybridcx · 01-07-2013, 02:09 AM

3rd day in, Took out the front metal cab mounts. I botched the drivers side a lil but nothing my welder won't fix. Cut out most of the bad rust and removed the fuel tank. I have decided to relocate the tank to the rear with the filler in the side marker light, but that wont be for awhile.

chevy88 · 02-15-2013, 02:02 AM

Looks good, welcome to the board.
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Hybridcx · 02-18-2013, 11:51 AM

Thanks Chevy88!

Ok got back to it this weekend, and I am starting to think I need to rename this thing the might as well truck. I will explain....
Was out in the shop staring at the truck, trying to decide my next move and I started to think. "You know it would'nt take much to pull the engine, then I could really clean the firewall... might as well"

So I busted out the ole MF

So once tha was done I figured it was time to pull the glass, then I figured. "Cabs already unbolted... Might as well pull the cab".

I picked up some pipe for my C-notch

And here is how I left it...

Ill get the notch done this week some time, then its time to paint the frame!

01-01-2013, 04:52 AM	#1
Hybridcx Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Abbotsford B.C Posts: 26	My 72 build Hi guys, This truck has been sitting in my father in laws shop for about 10 years and I figured it was time to start doing something with it. This will be my first "nice" build as all I have done before is bush/camping trucks. Plan is to be long and low. Proper satin black paint with lime green pin stripping and lime green smoothy style wheels. Heres the start... I made some pretty slick patches for these holes by cutting a 3/8" bolt into 1/8" plugs. result, still needs a lil filler

01-01-2013, 01:15 PM	#2
chopnchaneled Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,050	Re: My 72 build Looks like you got a nice one to start with, good luck on your build. __________________ I don't think we get smarter as we get older. We just run out of Stupid things to do.

01-01-2013, 01:28 PM	#3
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: My 72 build Welcome..Keep the build pics coming. __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

01-02-2013, 12:21 PM	#4
Hybridcx Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Abbotsford B.C Posts: 26	Re: My 72 build Thanks guys! I patched the other door and riped out the interior yesterday. I was very lucky to find very little rust on the drivers side floor, I will have to make a patch for that and replace the front cab mounts. I will post pictures later.

01-02-2013, 10:47 PM	#5
Hybridcx Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Abbotsford B.C Posts: 26	Re: My 72 build Ok so I patched up the passenger door today making sure to mark the holes I need for the new mirrors this time instead of just welding them all up! Im pretty sure the previous owners used a shot gun to install the old mirrors Some interior shots before I took it out I took out the seat and carpet and I am positive that the carpet was replaced at one time as it was glued to the floor. I also found some duct tape covering up some rust... not bad though rest of the floor annnnd the gas tank... Im not sure why I took this picture haha Can anyone give me an idea as to how involved it would be to do a body drop? I have found lots of information on how to drop the box but not the cab. I'm just weighing the options right now. Thanks in advance!

01-07-2013, 02:09 AM	#6
Hybridcx Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Abbotsford B.C Posts: 26	Re: My 72 build 3rd day in, Took out the front metal cab mounts. I botched the drivers side a lil but nothing my welder won't fix. Cut out most of the bad rust and removed the fuel tank. I have decided to relocate the tank to the rear with the filler in the side marker light, but that wont be for awhile.

02-15-2013, 02:02 AM	#7
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: My 72 build Looks good, welcome to the board. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

02-18-2013, 11:51 AM	#8
Hybridcx Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Abbotsford B.C Posts: 26	Re: My 72 build Thanks Chevy88! Ok got back to it this weekend, and I am starting to think I need to rename this thing the might as well truck. I will explain.... Was out in the shop staring at the truck, trying to decide my next move and I started to think. "You know it would'nt take much to pull the engine, then I could really clean the firewall... might as well" So I busted out the ole MF So once tha was done I figured it was time to pull the glass, then I figured. "Cabs already unbolted... Might as well pull the cab". I picked up some pipe for my C-notch And here is how I left it... Ill get the notch done this week some time, then its time to paint the frame!



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