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83gmc4x4 · 12-03-2011, 05:58 PM

I traded an F150 for a 1972 GMC custom 1500, 84,xxx miles, 250 inline six, 4 speed, no ps/pb. I've alway liked this body style of truck but the long bed step side is a bit odd looking. I got this truck because the only rust to be found was in the driver side rocker and I figured it would be a good hotrod project. As I was cleaning the truck out I found the original protecto plate and sales paper work in a folder under the seat

. Should I go ahead and build it how I want or restore it original and keep a well preserved piece of history?

sean1969c10 · 12-03-2011, 06:11 PM

Sounds like it is pretty complete and it might be a shame to break it up, they are only original once. There are lots of trucks out there that are already missing stuff that are great for building a hot rod. You could clean it up and sell it to fund finding a hot rod truck. On the other hand it's yours and the price was right. It's a tough call. We would love to see some pics!!!

83gmc4x4 · 12-03-2011, 06:28 PM

Wouldn't take muc h to make it real slick, one rocker, a coat of paint and some new wood in the bed. I'll try to post some pics.

83gmc4x4 · 12-03-2011, 06:47 PM

Tried to post pics directly from my computer but was unsuccessful. Is there a better way to post them? Maybe through photobucket?

dmack91 · 12-03-2011, 11:59 PM

I would build it the way you want, you are the one enjoying it. Shouldn't be hard to find a LWB for sale for a reasonable price. I agree, the long steppers look odd.

As for posting pics, I just save them on my desktop. Then, in the box below the reply you are posting is a box that says manage attachments. Click on that, select desktop, and then select your picture. Simple enough generally.

coops714x4 · 12-04-2011, 12:58 AM

If you do change the bed, I would be interested in it for a project if the price is right, Coop

YBNORML · 12-04-2011, 01:27 AM

Build it how you want. Your the one who drives it. As far as preserving a piece of history, cool but usually not worth the effort. The fact of the matter is, these are just trucks to most people. It's not a high dollar muscle car. Do whatever is gonna put the biggest smile on your face

Just my .02cents

OARNGESI · 12-04-2011, 07:28 AM

build what you want

83gmc4x4 · 12-04-2011, 05:46 PM

Thanks guys. I always liked the old copo cars, thought about building it some what like they were. Just a bare bones, no frills muscle truck. Guess it already has part of what i need! no ps/pb, a radio delete panel, and a third pedal!

If someone had a good regular bed I might be interested in trading? The bed has a small dent in the passeger side fender, and the wood is rotted out.

12-03-2011, 05:58 PM	#1
83gmc4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 36	Should I? I traded an F150 for a 1972 GMC custom 1500, 84,xxx miles, 250 inline six, 4 speed, no ps/pb. I've alway liked this body style of truck but the long bed step side is a bit odd looking. I got this truck because the only rust to be found was in the driver side rocker and I figured it would be a good hotrod project. As I was cleaning the truck out I found the original protecto plate and sales paper work in a folder under the seat. Should I go ahead and build it how I want or restore it original and keep a well preserved piece of history?

12-03-2011, 06:11 PM	#2
sean1969c10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Powhatan, Va. Posts: 376	Re: Should I? Sounds like it is pretty complete and it might be a shame to break it up, they are only original once. There are lots of trucks out there that are already missing stuff that are great for building a hot rod. You could clean it up and sell it to fund finding a hot rod truck. On the other hand it's yours and the price was right. It's a tough call. We would love to see some pics!!! __________________ Sean "If your gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough" 1960 Chevy Impala Sedan - my 25 year search is over!! 1969 C-10 longbed - Nice day DD 1970 Chevy Nova - Street and Strip Project 2002 Acura MDX my DD 2007 Honda Odssey - My Wife's "Mommy Van"

12-03-2011, 06:28 PM	#3
83gmc4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 36	Re: Should I? Wouldn't take muc h to make it real slick, one rocker, a coat of paint and some new wood in the bed. I'll try to post some pics.

12-03-2011, 06:47 PM	#4
83gmc4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 36	Re: Should I? Tried to post pics directly from my computer but was unsuccessful. Is there a better way to post them? Maybe through photobucket?

12-03-2011, 11:59 PM	#5
dmack91 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Redmond, OR Posts: 760	Re: Should I? I would build it the way you want, you are the one enjoying it. Shouldn't be hard to find a LWB for sale for a reasonable price. I agree, the long steppers look odd. As for posting pics, I just save them on my desktop. Then, in the box below the reply you are posting is a box that says manage attachments. Click on that, select desktop, and then select your picture. Simple enough generally. __________________ 68 Chev C20- son has it now 83 K20 - bought from son 70 C20 - in progress

12-04-2011, 12:58 AM	#6
coops714x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cement Oklahoma Posts: 916	Re: Should I? If you do change the bed, I would be interested in it for a project if the price is right, Coop __________________ 1971 K20, Coop's beast (project) 1972 C30 wrecker, "Big Ernest" (SOLD) 1975 K5 Blazer (wife's toy) she got it in the divorce 2014 Street Glide Special 1983 K20 Big Block, auto (work horse)

12-04-2011, 01:27 AM	#7
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,850	Re: Should I? Build it how you want. Your the one who drives it. As far as preserving a piece of history, cool but usually not worth the effort. The fact of the matter is, these are just trucks to most people. It's not a high dollar muscle car. Do whatever is gonna put the biggest smile on your face Just my .02cents __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

12-04-2011, 07:28 AM	#8
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Should I? build what you want __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

12-04-2011, 05:46 PM	#9
83gmc4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 36	Re: Should I? Thanks guys. I always liked the old copo cars, thought about building it some what like they were. Just a bare bones, no frills muscle truck. Guess it already has part of what i need! no ps/pb, a radio delete panel, and a third pedal! If someone had a good regular bed I might be interested in trading? The bed has a small dent in the passeger side fender, and the wood is rotted out. Last edited by 83gmc4x4; 12-04-2011 at 05:53 PM.



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