Introduction and pics -- 72 LWB - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shiner2001 · 10-04-2010, 02:27 AM

I signed up here a week or so ago and have already found tons of great information, this is definitely one of the best vehicle specific forums I've ever used. Anyway, I just wanted to drop a quick hello and toss up some pictures of my truck which stands pretty much as I bought it a few weeks ago. It's a 72 LWB with 99K on the truck. Minimal rust on the rain gutters and no body rust, which was one of the main reasons I decided on this one. It was advertised by the previous owner as having a "454 L88 Corvette crate motor," but the L88 is a 427, so they didn't know exactly what they had in it I suppose. I think the confusion came from the engine ID, which happens to be "CRV," which happens to mean...454 LS6 from a 70 Chevelle. The engine is strong and this thing is downright fast! It's been a blast to drive so far. Somewhere along the way they put in a sunroof (I included a picture of the rediculous headliner that was in it just for kicks...yes, that came out immediately!) So far all I've done is fluid changes and plugs and wires, as well as leaning out the mixture on the quadrajet just a bit. Interior is good with original door panels and an uncut dash. It has a later model steering column and everything has been pretty well maintained. I have shocks on backorder from Brothers right now and 2/4 springs ready to go in when I get them. After that, tires, wheels and paint and all the "major" work will be done for the time being. Seems like projects are never truly finished, so after that it will be bits and pieces here and there, such as power locks and windows, stereo, etc.

So, here are some pictures of the trucks. Again, glad to be here and am looking forward to the project!

Kerry P · 10-04-2010, 02:39 AM

Looks like a great start. I wish mine was half that nice.

Kerry P

cam.man67 · 10-04-2010, 06:51 AM

Hay, that thing got a hemi...errr...LS6?

Very nice, I'm a huge fan of the color combo.

brn agn · 10-04-2010, 06:58 AM

Welcome. That is a nice sleeper.

alsriv2 · 10-04-2010, 09:32 AM

Welcome to the club! Good looking truck with AC as well. I agree that this site has some really good information available, some of the best I have seen on this era of trucks.

Good luck on your project!

Al
'69 GMC 2500 Longhorn

Lance-ftw · 10-04-2010, 10:27 AM

the original poster is from where I live now (Fort Worth) and the guy above me is from where I used to Live (Glen Burnie MD)

Nice lookin truck, I just got my 70 CST10 as well (CST was the model that became the "Cheyenne" after 70). Nice to see more FTW folks

Lance-ftw · 10-04-2010, 10:33 AM

I just noticed your grill is different... I thought all 67-72 had the same grill (like the one on my truck (avatar)) Is that not true?

Lance-ftw · 10-04-2010, 10:46 AM

well nevermind

I just did some research. Apparently the inner grill bar went away in the 71-72s, and the bowtie moved to the grill isntead of the hood like on the 67-70s.

Zoomin · 10-04-2010, 11:11 AM

That headliner is pretty special. I'm pretty sure that came with all LS6's.

Nce truck, and welcome from OK
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sameyrasmea72 · 10-04-2010, 01:57 PM

Nice !!! Did that truck come from Abilene? I think I looked at it before. If that is a true 1970 LS6, I would look into what the engine is worth. I might be worth some dough to a Chevelle enthusiast. Then you could put in a 402 or another 454 and still have some left over to do some work on the truck.

shiner2001 · 10-04-2010, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

Nice !!! Did that truck come from Abilene? I think I looked at it before. If that is a true 1970 LS6, I would look into what the engine is worth. I might be worth some dough to a Chevelle enthusiast. Then you could put in a 402 or another 454 and still have some left over to do some work on the truck.

It did indeed come from Abilene. I trailered it back to FW and have been driving it since then. I did post the partial VIN from the engine on a Chevelle registry, just in case someone out there is going numbers matching and is missing this engine. It was only made for that one year in this configuration, so you're right, it would be worth a pretty penny to the right person.

As far as the headliner, I'm just pissed it didn't come with the matching welded chain steering wheel!!

shiner2001 · 10-04-2010, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cam.man67

Hay, that thing got a hemi...errr...LS6?

Very nice, I'm a huge fan of the color combo.

The color combo might be changed a bit when I paint. I was thinking of keeping the blue color (especially since the interior paint is in such great shape), but painting the top of the cab blue and replacing the white center section with black. I played around with it in Photoshop a little bit and I think that looks pretty sharp, and it kinda "the same but different."

10-04-2010, 02:27 AM	#1
shiner2001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 222	Introduction and pics -- 72 LWB 454 LS6 I signed up here a week or so ago and have already found tons of great information, this is definitely one of the best vehicle specific forums I've ever used. Anyway, I just wanted to drop a quick hello and toss up some pictures of my truck which stands pretty much as I bought it a few weeks ago. It's a 72 LWB with 99K on the truck. Minimal rust on the rain gutters and no body rust, which was one of the main reasons I decided on this one. It was advertised by the previous owner as having a "454 L88 Corvette crate motor," but the L88 is a 427, so they didn't know exactly what they had in it I suppose. I think the confusion came from the engine ID, which happens to be "CRV," which happens to mean...454 LS6 from a 70 Chevelle. The engine is strong and this thing is downright fast! It's been a blast to drive so far. Somewhere along the way they put in a sunroof (I included a picture of the rediculous headliner that was in it just for kicks...yes, that came out immediately!) So far all I've done is fluid changes and plugs and wires, as well as leaning out the mixture on the quadrajet just a bit. Interior is good with original door panels and an uncut dash. It has a later model steering column and everything has been pretty well maintained. I have shocks on backorder from Brothers right now and 2/4 springs ready to go in when I get them. After that, tires, wheels and paint and all the "major" work will be done for the time being. Seems like projects are never truly finished, so after that it will be bits and pieces here and there, such as power locks and windows, stereo, etc. So, here are some pictures of the trucks. Again, glad to be here and am looking forward to the project! __________________ Derek 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super LWB 454 SS LS6 90 GMC Suburban V2500 350 ----------- 64 Chevy El Camino 357 73 Jeep Wagoneer 360 78 Jeep Cherokee 360 79 Scout II 345 88 Jeep Wrangler 4.2L 91 Jeep Wrangler 4.3L 98 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6L 01 GMC Yukon 5.3L *"If it's not broken, fix it 'till it is!"* Last edited by shiner2001; 10-04-2010 at 05:25 AM.

10-04-2010, 02:39 AM	#2
Kerry P Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Harrison Arkansas Posts: 164	Re: Introduction and pics -- 72 LWB Looks like a great start. I wish mine was half that nice. Kerry P

10-04-2010, 06:51 AM	#3
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: Introduction and pics -- 72 LWB Hay, that thing got a hemi...errr...LS6? Very nice, I'm a huge fan of the color combo. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

10-04-2010, 06:58 AM	#4
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: Introduction and pics -- 72 LWB Welcome. That is a nice sleeper. __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

10-04-2010, 09:32 AM	#5
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: Introduction and pics -- 72 LWB Welcome to the club! Good looking truck with AC as well. I agree that this site has some really good information available, some of the best I have seen on this era of trucks. Good luck on your project! Al '69 GMC 2500 Longhorn

10-04-2010, 10:27 AM	#6
Lance-ftw Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 143	Re: Introduction and pics -- 72 LWB the original poster is from where I live now (Fort Worth) and the guy above me is from where I used to Live (Glen Burnie MD) Nice lookin truck, I just got my 70 CST10 as well (CST was the model that became the "Cheyenne" after 70). Nice to see more FTW folks

10-04-2010, 10:33 AM	#7
Lance-ftw Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 143	Re: Introduction and pics -- 72 LWB I just noticed your grill is different... I thought all 67-72 had the same grill (like the one on my truck (avatar)) Is that not true?

10-04-2010, 10:46 AM	#8
Lance-ftw Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 143	Re: Introduction and pics -- 72 LWB well nevermind I just did some research. Apparently the inner grill bar went away in the 71-72s, and the bowtie moved to the grill isntead of the hood like on the 67-70s.

10-04-2010, 11:11 AM	#9
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Introduction and pics -- 72 LWB That headliner is pretty special. I'm pretty sure that came with all LS6's. Nce truck, and welcome from OK Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

10-04-2010, 01:57 PM	#10
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Introduction and pics -- 72 LWB Nice !!! Did that truck come from Abilene? I think I looked at it before. If that is a true 1970 LS6, I would look into what the engine is worth. I might be worth some dough to a Chevelle enthusiast. Then you could put in a 402 or another 454 and still have some left over to do some work on the truck. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

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