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new with a 72
hey, new to the site, probably spend every lunch break drooling over some of the trucks on here... i rescently purchased my first project vehicle, a 72 k5 4x4, and i love it. was just going to get it looking somewhat presentable and use it mainly for camping and hunting but ive decided that just wont cut it. after 42 years the truck deserves to be "done up" so long story short... im wondering if anyone in the south puget sound area has an auto rotiserie i can rent from them? im not really in the market for spending 1200$ on something that doesnt get used very often.
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Re: new with a 72
Welcome! I don't have a rotisserie, but have you went through it mechanically yet? I like to go through all the drivetrain and get everything how it needs to be before going to the body. Why not post some pics?
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Re: new with a 72
Well mechanically it is pretty sound. Considering I'm only into it 1200$ I probably should do some maint. On a few things but it runs and drives! Fires right up. I haven't had time to upload and pics of it yet but I will soon!
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Re: new with a 72
Just saying HI. I have been into Chevy trucks for some time (too many projects not enough time or money 46 GMC, 71 C20 rust bucket and newly a
72 C20) Got rid of the 46 and gave the 71 to my oldest son since he needed transportation. Bought the 72 C20 long bed 2wd out of CA and is rust free but it was damaged in transit (long story) so I had it painted and installed a new grill, TH400w/Gear Vendors OD and am setting up a sbc 383 with all the goodies. Hope is to make an honest 400 hp and use it as my daily driver with occasional pulls of my RV. Been taking care of some of the uds n suds to get it looking fairly decent when I don't have money to do much else. I hope I can help with questions and answers but I'm pretty much a newbie even tho I am an old fart. When I get pics I will post them when I figure out how. |
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Re: new with a 72
Hi neighbor! I'm up in Everett not too far from you!!! If you ever need help or wanna talk trucks lemme know! BTW is your k5 the orange an white highlander truck that was for sale on craigslist a few weeks back?
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Re: new with a 72
sounds good! i have family up there. I purchased the grey one thats in my profile pic. Guys wife was making him downsize his car collection so i scored a hell of a deal
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Re: new with a 72
Hey next time you drive up here lemme know! We got quite a few members up this way so I'd be cool meeting up whenever your up this way! Like to see that blazer! Think I saw it on Craigslist a while back an if its the same one I remember from the ad you indeed got a sweet deal!! Does she run good? Body looks straight!
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Re: new with a 72
yea runs pretty good. has the 350 out of a 68 camaro apparently. once its warmed up it drives great. bodys straight other than a spot behind the drivers door where it looks like one of the POs used boat fiberglass to repair some damage. has its downsides but all in all a good foundation for a resto imho.
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Re: new with a 72
We need pics!
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Re: new with a 72
Looks like a great project!
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Re: new with a 72
yeah my first car was a 99 zr2 blazer so im excited to have another one to work on.
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Re: new with a 72
welcome to the board from just up the road a bit in Bothell. Looks like a good score at a great price.
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Re: new with a 72
thanks! i actually paid 2 for it but sold the top and the front seats almost immidiately. which brought it down to 1200. ive got big plans for it! is there ever any meet ups or cruises around here?
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Re: new with a 72
Join the northwest c10s Facebook group. It is kind of an informal club with a lot of guys and gals from this forum. They do get togethers and plan meetings at some of the events. XXX Root Beer in Issaquah has a truck show coming up in July which usually has god turnout if the weather holds.
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Re: new with a 72
Hey Bouncytruck. I might see you around Bothell, I live there too. I'm fairly new to this forum since I've only had my Jimmy for about a year. Here's a pic in case you see me around.
Lieferson, good luck with your project! iha1992, I may see you around too. Everett is not that far away! |
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Re: new with a 72
I just plan on getting a descent interior and paint job, 5-10 footer, lift and some 35s nothing too crazy. Maybe a 383 some day
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Re: new with a 72
That is a great looking project.
I figure you're gonna put a rag top on, but why'd you sell the front seats?
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Re: new with a 72
Yea I'm going to put a soft top on, and I decided to sell the seats because I'd rather let someone who's going to do a factory restoration have them. Going to try and get a nice set of modern buckets and call it good
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Re: new with a 72
I am thinking about getting a 4" ez ride lift from tough country, anyone had any experience with it?
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Re: new with a 72
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Re: new with a 72
I did an all spring lift on mine. I believe it was the Tough Country. It is 4" and I'm very happy with it.
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