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12-10-2014, 01:17 AM
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72 C10 SWB -- Project "KISS"
As in "Keep it Slightly Better than Stock"
Just picked up a 72 C10 -- *Short Fleet *A/C Cab *Soft-Ray Glass *Original California Black Plates. Per the VIN, CCE142Zxxxxxx, I believe it is a Cali Z code Fremont built truck that came with a V8 *Possibly a 402 BB, now a 454 BB (Details unknown but TBD) mated to a TH400 Automatic Other options and SPID pics soon I hope. Someone, not the PO, painted over the SPID so I'll have to try and remove the paint without losing all the info. PO says it was a Central California county work truck??... It has a couple of spots of red/orange under the current white paint job. It also looks like it had the "elephant ear" mirrors but they were removed and door holes were filled and painted? While it's not the unmolested Cheyenne Super SWB with a big block and buckets I reaaaaalllly want, it is a solid project which I can bring in line with that dream if I choose to (AKA a clone). But my vision for it right now is pretty simple. Fix what needs fixin', tune what needs tunin', clean what needs cleanin' and all the while drive the snot out of it. I'm thinking it's already got a nice drop and stance. Once I go thru the running gear, I'm planning -- *TBD staggered 15" wheel setup (Torqs? Chrome Rallys?) *Upper and lower trim *Stock 72 grill *"refresh" the interior, with more stock bits (new gauges, 3 spoke custom grip wheel, radio delete, etc.) *I'm not planning on painting it, just doing the best with what's there I've done a bunch of 66-67 GM A-Bodys (most recently a 66 Skylark GS Convertible with a built Buick 455)... But this will be my first 67-72 Chevy Truck (I do have an 89 Silverado RCSB tho...). Thanks in advance for checking out this thread ... and for the help along the way Some pics as it sits right now Last edited by Mapearso; 12-10-2014 at 01:30 AM. Reason: add info |
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12-10-2014, 01:21 AM
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Re: 72 C10 SWB -- Project "KISS"
A couple more
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12-10-2014, 01:22 AM
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Re: 72 C10 SWB -- Project "KISS"
Couple more
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12-17-2014, 12:45 PM
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Re: 72 C10 SWB -- Project "KISS"
Wow. No love for such a nice little truck??
So I took delivery last night. It was a CL buy, seller unknown, sight unseen, all the stupid s#*t you're not supposed to do. But it was an original CA black plate truck with known history and the price was way right so I rolled the dice. Thankfully, it appears as straight and rust free as the seller claimed. It was late when I finally got to checking it out, but my first impressions were all pretty good. Don't get me wrong, there's a lot to be done to get it to where I'll be happy, but so far ... not too shabby. What I am most disappointed about right now is that they painted right over the SPID. I'll check under the seat fir the build sheet this weekend. What I am most excited about right now is how cheap the respray job on it is. It appears that they didn't even scuff the original paint. Why would I be psyched about a crappy respray -- because underneath is what I am pretty sure is the OG Hugger Orange paint. If all goes according to plan, I'll be stripping off the white and bringing it back to original.  More this weekend. |
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12-17-2014, 01:36 PM
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Re: 72 C10 SWB -- Project "KISS"
I like it ,Im in .
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12-17-2014, 02:33 PM
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Re: 72 C10 SWB -- Project "KISS"
If it indeed was a county truck, I imagine they kept it in great running and driving condition (probably got some dings and scratches from being a work truck though). Any significant amount of rust that we can't see from the pictures? Sounds like you have a great direction! Keep us updated with pics and progress.
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12-18-2014, 12:24 AM
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Re: 72 C10 SWB -- Project "KISS"
Thanks guys.
Only rust I've found so far is a little bubbling in the right front fender cup The bed, bedsides and tailgate are ding and dent free. there's just a small ding under the right tail light I guess I''ll know more as far as whether the rockers and cab corners are original or repaired when I get the cheap paint off Only other thing I'll add is that I forgot how cramped the cabs of these trucks are. The bench seat was recently recovered but I'm gonna have to open it up and take an inch or so of foam out of the back to give myself some more room!! More to come |
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12-19-2014, 08:30 PM
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Re: 72 C10 SWB -- Project "KISS"
glad you found a project! did you find a build sheet behind or under the seat by chance? if it's the original seat it could have one and you could reproduce the SPID...
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02-16-2015, 06:39 PM
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Re: 72 C10 SWB -- Project "KISS"
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02-16-2015, 06:59 PM
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Re: 72 C10 SWB -- Project "KISS"
Quick update. Been slowly gathering parts to get it where I want to be.
But before I did ANYTHING my first priority was to try and squeeze some more room out of the cramped cab. I'm 6'5" and these trucks aren't too roomy, so job #1 was to try and get myself comfy First step was to modify the pedals to get a little more legroom. I was reading build threads one night and saw member Rockcrln's pedal mods, so I tried to copy those ... Last edited by Mapearso; 02-16-2015 at 07:32 PM. |
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02-16-2015, 07:08 PM
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Re: 72 C10 SWB -- Project "KISS"
I figure the pedal mods bought me a couple inches.
Then I took the bench seat and the gas tank out and cut away the panel above the tank and below the window. I know that got me another inch and a half |
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02-16-2015, 07:19 PM
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Re: 72 C10 SWB -- Project "KISS"
So with that extra room to play with, I wanted to do something slightly custom..
So I went to the junk yard and got a couple of 70s Chevy Van low back buckets ($20 each, half price day!!). I figured they would tuck right into the "notched" area where the panel used to be... and they do. Stuck so 2 bys and 1 bys under there to get the right height I'm going to recover them, but before I do I will also shave an inch or so of foam out of the seat back to try and get some more space... |
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02-16-2015, 07:33 PM
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Re: 72 C10 SWB -- Project "KISS"
(HUGGER ORANGE Anyone....)
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02-16-2015, 07:46 PM
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Re: 72 C10 SWB -- Project "KISS"
And since I am going with buckets. I needed a console...
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02-16-2015, 07:50 PM
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Re: 72 C10 SWB -- Project "KISS"
And after...
(I have a chrome insert that goes where the ashtray and seat belt holders are that I have some ideas for.. Need to clean it up first) |
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03-01-2015, 09:49 PM
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02-16-2015, 08:03 PM
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Re: 72 C10 SWB -- Project "KISS"
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02-16-2015, 08:10 PM
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Re: 72 C10 SWB -- Project "KISS"
Thanks for posting this maybe of some help for me to decide. How does the back window feel now? Does it seem weak at all.
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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02-16-2015, 08:16 PM
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Re: 72 C10 SWB -- Project "KISS"
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BUT... I have a slider, not a one-piece window.. AND.. I haven't stomped on it... OF course the REAL test would be if something were to happen (ie an accident)... BUT let's hope that doesn't happen |
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02-16-2015, 11:32 PM
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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02-16-2015, 11:53 PM
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Re: 72 C10 SWB -- Project "KISS"
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I just didn't like how it looked so I took out the whole center section |
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02-16-2015, 08:12 PM
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02-17-2015, 02:52 AM
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Re: 72 C10 SWB -- Project "KISS"
i'd say you rolled the dice well, nice start for a project. I'd give a lot of concideration to boxing in the area you cut out to regain some rigidity, good idea on the center section being extended to the floor.
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02-17-2015, 12:35 PM
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Re: 72 C10 SWB -- Project "KISS"
I like the room in cab idea on the back wall, don't think I've seen that one before.
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02-17-2015, 01:31 PM
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