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**Chevyland** · 09-20-2019, 11:05 PM

Have any comments ?

https://uncrate.com/1972-chevrolet-c...eid=b8c11edd57

geezer#99 · 09-20-2019, 11:14 PM

Dare to be different!
There’s one like that here on the Island.
A nicer looking box in my opinion.

http://www.vihr.ca/show-favorites

**Steeveedee** · 09-20-2019, 11:18 PM

Cute! Put a 400/400 and AC (and maybe change out the rear axle ratio) in it and I'd use it to pull my travel trailer. It's funny- the AC has been inoperative in our truck since before we inherited it from my FiL. My wife didn't remember that it had AC. So maybe don't need to ad AC?

It'll be interesting to see what this critter sells for. They mention body work shrinkage in the ad. That's going to be interesting to see.

**Chevyland** · 09-20-2019, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Cute! Put a 400/400 and AC (and maybe change out the rear axle ratio) in it and I'd use it to pull my travel trailer. It's funny- the AC has been inoperative in our truck since before we inherited it from my FiL. My wife didn't remember that it had AC.

That’s what happens when we get older
We don’t remember things

I’ve got several trucks with a/c
None of them work !
And probably haven’t since the 80’s

**Chevyland** · 09-20-2019, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geezer#99

Dare to be different!
There’s one like that here on the Island.
A nicer looking box in my opinion.

http://www.vihr.ca/show-favorites

Butt

The box
Doesn’t seem to be period correct ?

Warrens69GMC · 09-20-2019, 11:47 PM

Would like to see a longhorn bed-
lose the silly bowtie on the back of the cab
would like to see the step extended to the rear wheel

**Chevyland** · 09-20-2019, 11:52 PM

Agreed
I bet the auction truck is a Longhorn bed filled at the seam ?
Definitely would look nice with the step extended
And the bow tie as well as the ‘chevy’
On the tail gate could go

**Chevyland** · 09-20-2019, 11:55 PM

What year do you think the cab is ?
Are 72 c50 small back windows cabs ??
Or is the cab just bigger
And
The window looks small???

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-21-2019, 07:53 AM

I believe the small window on the heavy trucks carried on into the square bodies.

**special-K** · 09-21-2019, 08:29 AM

That's a '72. I think it's chunky cute and all that. Not really daring to be different. Most everybody has dreamed one of these up I'd think. I've been seeing them built for many years. I think they look neat, but when it comes down to it they aren't real useful much and it's not a nice ride. They sit too high for a 5th wheel, so better off with a C/30 dually for that. I'd love to have a short 67-72 C/40-C60, but it would be something they were made to be like a wrecker, utility body, dump truck, or I'd really like one with a 5th wheel and have an assortment of trailers

I'd take this to the cruise-in

notsolo · 09-21-2019, 09:24 AM

Nice outside body work, inside looks like just came from the farm.?

colgad · 09-22-2019, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by painterljp

Nice truck n all. Lots of work am sure. But no power brakes and probably no power steering would suck driving it. Terrible ride am sure. The rear bumper should be on there straight not.misaligned. guess just.picking all someone's hard work apart and what he said about.bowtie and tailgate and extend side step.
Still nice truck and cool to be different. Let us know how much it sells for.

It had power brakes, that bumper was straight when I sold it 5 years ago.

cornerstone · 09-23-2019, 10:08 AM

I think I remember seeing a build thread on your latest project? Am I mistaken? I've never seen rear wheels like that before... Is it a dually axle with a single rim? One thing is for sure... it's a beast of a truck!

71gmcC15 · 09-23-2019, 10:19 AM

The one thing that bothers me is the rear bumper is not straight. All that work and yet it you could not get the rear bumper strait.

CG · 09-22-2019, 02:05 PM

I will say I really like it overall, couple little things I would change it if were mine.

Wonder what it will bring?

Warrens69GMC · 09-22-2019, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I will say I really like it overall, couple little things I would change it if were mine.

Wonder what it will bring?

A truckload

CG · 09-22-2019, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC

A truckload

*RIMSHOT*

66clow · 09-22-2019, 05:18 PM

My buddy Dave built it and sold it a while ago. He has a new one in the works now, even nicer.6.2 diesel.

colgad · 09-22-2019, 06:06 PM

A few build photo's of the 72 C50 that I built and sold and it's first car show.

**Chevyland** · 09-22-2019, 06:13 PM

How cool is that !
It’s hard for me to tell
?But I think you are saying you built the truck that is now being auctioned off ?
How long ago did you build it ?
Must be bittersweet seeing it at auction
One of my buddies forwarded the link to me
He loved it

colgad · 09-22-2019, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyland

How cool is that !
It’s hard for me to tell
?But I think you are saying you built the truck that is now being auctioned off ?
How long ago did you build it ?
Must be bittersweet seeing it at auction
One of my buddies forwarded the link to me
He loved it

It was 5 or more years ago I sold it. Started off as a very long box truck.
I kept it drum brakes and stock suspension and never liked the way it road.
I was glad to see that someone had put 30K miles on it since I sold it.

My next one is 4 wheel disk brakes with a softer suspension and this time AC. I cut the gutter off the firewall and then smoothed it. I deleted the dash pad and double din was graphed in along with AC vents. Rear fenders are really front C50 fenders graphed into the standard long bed.

It will be interesting to see what it goes for at Auction.

66clow · 09-22-2019, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colgad

It was 5 or more years ago I sold it. Started off as a very long box truck.
I kept it drum brakes and stock suspension and never liked the way it road.
I was glad to see that someone had put 30K miles on it since I sold it.

My next one is 4 wheel disk brakes with a softer suspension and this time AC. I cut the gutter off the firewall and then smoothed it. I deleted the dash pad and double din was graphed in along with AC vents. Rear fenders are really front C50 fenders graphed into the standard long bed.

It will be interesting to see what it goes for at Auction.

If it goes for enough money you may need to auction this one off 😄

Killer Bee · 09-23-2019, 11:18 AM

https://www.rtechfabrications.com/

You Tube

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The 12V Cummins gives a remarkable soft ride considering it sits on 40" Nitto Trail Grapplers.

The highlander plaid is the first item that catches the eye in the sharp looking custom interior, followed by the leather wrapped steering wheel and double din dash.

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2 Stovebolts · 09-23-2019, 09:08 PM

Great toy....a space taker, ooohh & Ahhh, but not much use for anything else....I would think the ride would be especially bumpy....But its neat though......

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09-20-2019, 11:14 PM	#2
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,712	Re: Anybody ? Dare to be different! There’s one like that here on the Island. A nicer looking box in my opinion. http://www.vihr.ca/show-favorites

09-20-2019, 11:18 PM	#3
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,602	Re: Anybody ? Cute! Put a 400/400 and AC (and maybe change out the rear axle ratio) in it and I'd use it to pull my travel trailer. It's funny- the AC has been inoperative in our truck since before we inherited it from my FiL. My wife didn't remember that it had AC. So maybe don't need to ad AC? It'll be interesting to see what this critter sells for. They mention body work shrinkage in the ad. That's going to be interesting to see. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA Last edited by Steeveedee; 09-20-2019 at 11:25 PM.

09-20-2019, 11:47 PM	#6
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,612	Re: Anybody ? Would like to see a longhorn bed- lose the silly bowtie on the back of the cab would like to see the step extended to the rear wheel

09-20-2019, 11:52 PM	#7
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,726	Re: Anybody ? Agreed I bet the auction truck is a Longhorn bed filled at the seam ? Definitely would look nice with the step extended And the bow tie as well as the ‘chevy’ On the tail gate could go Last edited by Chevyland; 09-20-2019 at 11:59 PM.

09-20-2019, 11:55 PM	#8
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,726	Re: Anybody ? What year do you think the cab is ? Are 72 c50 small back windows cabs ?? Or is the cab just bigger And The window looks small??? Attached Images Last edited by Chevyland; 09-21-2019 at 12:00 AM.

09-21-2019, 07:53 AM	#9
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09-21-2019, 08:29 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Anybody ? That's a '72. I think it's chunky cute and all that. Not really daring to be different. Most everybody has dreamed one of these up I'd think. I've been seeing them built for many years. I think they look neat, but when it comes down to it they aren't real useful much and it's not a nice ride. They sit too high for a 5th wheel, so better off with a C/30 dually for that. I'd love to have a short 67-72 C/40-C60, but it would be something they were made to be like a wrecker, utility body, dump truck, or I'd really like one with a 5th wheel and have an assortment of trailers I'd take this to the cruise-in Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

09-21-2019, 09:24 AM	#11
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,481	Re: Anybody ? Nice outside body work, inside looks like just came from the farm.? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

09-23-2019, 10:08 AM	#13
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Anybody ? I think I remember seeing a build thread on your latest project? Am I mistaken? I've never seen rear wheels like that before... Is it a dually axle with a single rim? One thing is for sure... it's a beast of a truck! __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

09-23-2019, 10:19 AM	#14
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09-22-2019, 02:05 PM	#15
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09-22-2019, 05:18 PM	#18
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: Anybody ? My buddy Dave built it and sold it a while ago. He has a new one in the works now, even nicer.6.2 diesel. Attached Images

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09-22-2019, 06:13 PM	#20
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,726	Re: Anybody ? How cool is that ! It’s hard for me to tell ?But I think you are saying you built the truck that is now being auctioned off ? How long ago did you build it ? Must be bittersweet seeing it at auction One of my buddies forwarded the link to me He loved it



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