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Bill Beasley · 08-31-2013, 03:33 PM

Greetings fellow 67-72 Bowtie pickup enthusiast's.....

After 10 months of reading and searching this fantastic web site I reckon its time to post some pictures of the old girl. But first I want to thank the Admin of this web site for their hard work keeping it up and running. I know for me it has become my go to resource for info on these trucks, again THANKS!

My truck is a 72' LWB super in black nearly all original. I purchased it from the second owner who had owned it since 1980. It had spent its entire life on farms in North Carolina as a work truck. When I took ownership it had been sitting in a metal building for about 8 years. Needless to say that had taken its toll.....
First I gutted the interior and cleaned 40 years worth of red carolina dirt and nicotine off of everything. New duct work and carpet, floor boards and sills perfect. Sent the carb to FLA for a reman, replaced all belts, hoses, gaskets and installed a Taylor dist. Replaced all external seals in the tranny, new u-joints and support bearing. New 2.5"exahust with flowmasters as well as new BFG tires. New master cylinder, booster, pads and shoes with rebuilt wheel cylinders. Then 3 solid days of buffing and polishing the old enamel paint with Zaino. Only two things are not original to the truck, the step bumper was replaced with a sport bumper, an orginal GM part - not a repo and the wheel covers were swapped for the correct rally's.
Next on the list is suspension work, 3-5 drop and some serious sway bar upgrades as she handles like a boat...

BigRed76 · 08-31-2013, 03:43 PM

You mean to tell me that is original paint??
Beautiful truck.

Bill Beasley · 08-31-2013, 03:47 PM

Thanks! No Its been repainted at some point but its very old. No clear coat.....

yuccales · 08-31-2013, 04:00 PM

Good looking truck you got there!

Badger7C9F · 08-31-2013, 04:02 PM

Dude, that truck is beautiful.
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**leddzepp** · 08-31-2013, 04:09 PM

That is a BEAUTIFUL truck!
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**lolife99** · 08-31-2013, 04:15 PM

Stunning black truck!!!

slow-1 · 08-31-2013, 04:18 PM

Very nice truck!

Mr Chevorlet · 08-31-2013, 04:32 PM

Very nice truck!

1970 Bowtie · 08-31-2013, 04:43 PM

Beautiful Truck,it deserves future TOTM consideration.

**special-K** · 09-01-2013, 09:09 AM

Now there's a longbed that ought to expand the horizons of many here...or there's no hope for them. GM built beautiful trucks in many shapes and forms. Welcome to the posting side. I too was once a lurker,for about 3 years!

CG · 09-01-2013, 10:03 AM

Super nice super! You said correct rally's but our trucks never had that option. They do look great though. I had that style on a 71 4x4 and a lot of guys use them because of the great looks

gipper · 09-01-2013, 10:13 AM

Very nice truck! I also use this site as my "go to site" I have it bookmarkes and check it daily. Great group of people. I have NEVER been steered wrong!

**TBONE1964** · 09-01-2013, 10:48 AM

Thank you for sharing. You have one beautiful truck and it is really making me think about doing mine in solid black. I love the ochre / white two tone but man that is nice.

Welcome and have fun.

**jocko** · 09-01-2013, 12:28 PM

Gorgeous, thx for posting that truck and welcome. We all lurked 1st!! Ha. Interesting spid, no interior trim color RPO listed!
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**special-K** · 09-01-2013, 01:18 PM

I just read you SPID and it appears the mirrors were changed out to the (lookin' good) no-option ones.

SS Tim · 09-01-2013, 01:23 PM

Welcome to the board! Beautiful truck and I am sure I speak for many in requesting more pictures, please.

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Originally Posted by TBONE1964

...it is really making me think about doing mine in solid black. I love the ochre / white two tone but man that is nice...

Finally Tom, Welcome to the dark side! For a fleeting moment it had me wanting a black Longhorn again.:-)

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Originally Posted by jocko

... Interesting spid, no interior trim color RPO listed!

Baltimore SPIDs (67-72) for the most part do not list trim color codes. Just one of the many little variations out there.

Sicklajoie · 09-01-2013, 01:26 PM

Super nice Super!

El Campo · 09-01-2013, 01:49 PM

My first 72 looked exactly like this with the 402 BB in it. Still love the way the black looks today.
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67_C-30 · 09-01-2013, 03:04 PM

Beautiful truck! That white interior looks stunning in a black truck!

Tinkermc · 09-01-2013, 04:31 PM

Welcome to the forum, by the way---nice truck!!!!

SCHRUMGMC · 09-01-2013, 05:20 PM

Awesome truck man

**MusicMan70** · 09-01-2013, 05:32 PM

Welcome Beasley! A Stunning Longbed for sure.

RCbowtie69 · 09-01-2013, 11:11 PM

NICE!!!!!! truck,nice start to good project.Welcome to the best truck site.Keep on Truckin''

Bill Beasley · 03-06-2014, 11:43 AM

I stand corrected on the rims and mirrors. Pardon my lack of experience as this is my first 67-72 pickup.

08-31-2013, 03:33 PM	#1
Bill Beasley Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Daleville, VA Posts: 47	Finally a post... Greetings fellow 67-72 Bowtie pickup enthusiast's..... After 10 months of reading and searching this fantastic web site I reckon its time to post some pictures of the old girl. But first I want to thank the Admin of this web site for their hard work keeping it up and running. I know for me it has become my go to resource for info on these trucks, again THANKS! My truck is a 72' LWB super in black nearly all original. I purchased it from the second owner who had owned it since 1980. It had spent its entire life on farms in North Carolina as a work truck. When I took ownership it had been sitting in a metal building for about 8 years. Needless to say that had taken its toll..... First I gutted the interior and cleaned 40 years worth of red carolina dirt and nicotine off of everything. New duct work and carpet, floor boards and sills perfect. Sent the carb to FLA for a reman, replaced all belts, hoses, gaskets and installed a Taylor dist. Replaced all external seals in the tranny, new u-joints and support bearing. New 2.5"exahust with flowmasters as well as new BFG tires. New master cylinder, booster, pads and shoes with rebuilt wheel cylinders. Then 3 solid days of buffing and polishing the old enamel paint with Zaino. Only two things are not original to the truck, the step bumper was replaced with a sport bumper, an orginal GM part - not a repo and the wheel covers were swapped for the correct rally's. Next on the list is suspension work, 3-5 drop and some serious sway bar upgrades as she handles like a boat... Attached Images __________________ 72 Super LWB

08-31-2013, 03:43 PM	#2
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Finally a post... You mean to tell me that is original paint?? Beautiful truck. __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

08-31-2013, 03:47 PM	#3
Bill Beasley Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Daleville, VA Posts: 47	Re: Finally a post... Thanks! No Its been repainted at some point but its very old. No clear coat..... __________________ 72 Super LWB

08-31-2013, 04:00 PM	#4
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,771	Re: Finally a post... Good looking truck you got there!

08-31-2013, 04:02 PM	#5
Badger7C9F Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Manchester, United Kingdom Posts: 31	Re: Finally a post... Dude, that truck is beautiful. Posted via Mobile Device

08-31-2013, 04:09 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Finally a post... That is a BEAUTIFUL truck! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

08-31-2013, 04:15 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Finally a post... Stunning black truck!!! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-31-2013, 04:18 PM	#8
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: Finally a post... Very nice truck! __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

08-31-2013, 04:32 PM	#9
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: Finally a post... Very nice truck! __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

08-31-2013, 04:43 PM	#10
1970 Bowtie It's all in the timing Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Mary,Florida Posts: 600	Re: Finally a post... Beautiful Truck,it deserves future TOTM consideration. __________________ The Dude Abides. ---------------------- I aint sayin, I'm just sayin.

09-01-2013, 09:09 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Finally a post... Now there's a longbed that ought to expand the horizons of many here...or there's no hope for them. GM built beautiful trucks in many shapes and forms. Welcome to the posting side. I too was once a lurker,for about 3 years! __________________ "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 ~

09-01-2013, 10:03 AM	#12
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,021	Re: Finally a post... Super nice super! You said correct rally's but our trucks never had that option. They do look great though. I had that style on a 71 4x4 and a lot of guys use them because of the great looks __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

09-01-2013, 10:13 AM	#13
gipper Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruitport, Michigan Posts: 172	Re: Finally a post... Very nice truck! I also use this site as my "go to site" I have it bookmarkes and check it daily. Great group of people. I have NEVER been steered wrong!

09-01-2013, 10:48 AM	#14
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Finally a post... Thank you for sharing. You have one beautiful truck and it is really making me think about doing mine in solid black. I love the ochre / white two tone but man that is nice. Welcome and have fun.

09-01-2013, 12:28 PM	#15
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Finally a post... Gorgeous, thx for posting that truck and welcome. We all lurked 1st!! Ha. Interesting spid, no interior trim color RPO listed! Posted via Mobile Device



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09-01-2013, 01:18 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Finally a post... I just read you SPID and it appears the mirrors were changed out to the (lookin' good) no-option ones. __________________ "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 ~

09-01-2013, 01:26 PM	#18
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,499	Re: Finally a post... Super nice Super! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

09-01-2013, 01:49 PM	#19
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: Finally a post... My first 72 looked exactly like this with the 402 BB in it. Still love the way the black looks today. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

09-01-2013, 03:04 PM	#20
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09-01-2013, 04:31 PM	#21
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Finally a post... Welcome to the forum, by the way---nice truck!!!!

09-01-2013, 05:20 PM	#22
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Finally a post... Awesome truck man __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

09-01-2013, 05:32 PM	#23
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Finally a post... Welcome Beasley! A Stunning Longbed for sure. __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

09-01-2013, 11:11 PM	#24
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Finally a post... NICE!!!!!! truck,nice start to good project.Welcome to the best truck site.Keep on Truckin'' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

03-06-2014, 11:43 AM	#25
Bill Beasley Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Daleville, VA Posts: 47	Re: Finally a post... I stand corrected on the rims and mirrors. Pardon my lack of experience as this is my first 67-72 pickup. __________________ 72 Super LWB

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