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wachterk · 09-16-2012, 02:36 PM

Back in 1972 my grandfather and my dad opened American Marine, a boat repiar shop. He had a 1972 c10 as ther first shop truck. Fast foward 40 years and I wanted to somewhat of a tribute truck to my grandfather who we lost 6 years ago. So here is my version of a shop truck. Not quite his beat up c10, but I have no doubt he would approve.

The powerplant is a sbc 350 that my grandfather built in the early 70's. He built it for a project that never came about. Sat in storage for almost 40 yrs and with a little tlc she fired right up and has been going strong for almost 2 yrs now!!

Thanks to all you members for your answers and support when I was in a jam!!

**special-K** · 09-16-2012, 02:41 PM

Did you say "work truck"? Now you're speaking my language! Let's see it. BTW,nice truck in the pictures. Hey,I get it,you're like me. A work truck can be as handsome of a pride & joy as any Sunday driver...if not more! Maybe more because it speaks volumes for the company for pride,care,pride,attention to detail,pride,success,pride,and mostly P-R-I-D-E.

**Ironangel** · 09-16-2012, 02:49 PM

Well done! I like the period correct BFG's and (almost) rally's with the rings. Im diggin the side pipes and cowl hood as well! Stout! Well done indeed!

**Stocker** · 09-16-2012, 03:38 PM

Nice.... very nice! Yeah, Granddad would approve, no doubt!

**jamie72** · 09-16-2012, 03:42 PM

very cool `work truck`. yep your grandad would be proud!

wachterk · 09-16-2012, 05:12 PM

She is my daily driver sun, rain and snow. Although I only live a few miles from my shop.
I haul dozens of boats annually up to 10,000 lbs and some light plowing in the winter. Got a mico lever lock on the front brakes and just finished disc brake conversion with p. brake to help hold her on the boat ramps. They are pretty steep around here. And the 465 with granny will pull a house down!
She might not ride or tow as good as a new truck she does it with a hell of a lot more style!

If anyone know where to get some real rally's in an 8 lug I'm in.

The side pipes look good but don't sound good enough. And the cheap heat shield rust real fast if you actually drive the truck. They aregonna go soon
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69GWC · 09-16-2012, 05:16 PM

What is the micro lock.? Is that like a line lock set up?

Do you have any pictures of how the side pipes are mounted.? And do you know the brand of them, I might just have to put a set on mine as I don't care for the glass packs that are on it now.
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wachterk · 09-16-2012, 05:26 PM

The pipes are from summit. Patriot pipes. I have them mounted to the inside of the rockers and bottom of the bed side.

The brake lock is a MICO ( not micro. My typo). It is a mechanical lever in the cab. Gets hooked in the brake line. Flip the over and step on the pedal it locks the pressure in the line and keeps brakes engaged. Like a line lock, but when I'm on a steep ramp with 6000lb boat behind me, I don't want to have to worry about a little solenoid keeping my brakes engaged for 10-15 minutes. As long as there are no leaks in your lines the mico lever lock will hold for a long time! Do a google search for mico lock. Mico is the company.
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ChevLoRay · 09-16-2012, 05:39 PM

I know it is your truck, but I'd be real hesitant to plow with it. All that salt (I know you are aware) just causes more damage. But, it's your truck....and it looks nice.

wachterk · 09-16-2012, 05:50 PM

I went back and forth about the plowing. But I built the truck to drive and use. I have my first kid on the way, will be a good RE-restoration in another 15 years with them.
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Sicklajoie · 09-16-2012, 05:55 PM

That is one sweet ride!

big_al_71 · 09-16-2012, 06:05 PM

Awesome !!!!
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gotchamel · 09-16-2012, 06:18 PM

That is a sweet truck and a cool story.

2112 · 09-16-2012, 09:21 PM

Nice ride. What kind of rims are those?

wachterk · 09-16-2012, 09:54 PM

Thanks. I forgot the name of the wheels, but I think I got them from summit. They were black when I got them. Scuffed me up and painted them rally silver. Found a set of stainless trim rings on eBay.
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farmall · 09-17-2012, 12:38 AM

Very nice. Thats the mirror set up I want to run.

darkhorse970 · 09-17-2012, 06:42 AM

Nice truck! I like that the engine story too.

yuccales · 09-17-2012, 09:19 AM

Nice tribute to granddad under the sidemarkers.

09-16-2012, 02:36 PM	#1
wachterk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Smithtown, NY Posts: 13	My new "old" 72 work truck. Thanks to all you members for your advise! Back in 1972 my grandfather and my dad opened American Marine, a boat repiar shop. He had a 1972 c10 as ther first shop truck. Fast foward 40 years and I wanted to somewhat of a tribute truck to my grandfather who we lost 6 years ago. So here is my version of a shop truck. Not quite his beat up c10, but I have no doubt he would approve. The powerplant is a sbc 350 that my grandfather built in the early 70's. He built it for a project that never came about. Sat in storage for almost 40 yrs and with a little tlc she fired right up and has been going strong for almost 2 yrs now!! Thanks to all you members for your answers and support when I was in a jam!! Attached Images

09-16-2012, 02:41 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: My new "old" 72 work truck. Thanks to all you members for your advise! Did you say "work truck"? Now you're speaking my language! Let's see it. BTW,nice truck in the pictures. Hey,I get it,you're like me. A work truck can be as handsome of a pride & joy as any Sunday driver...if not more! Maybe more because it speaks volumes for the company for pride,care,pride,attention to detail,pride,success,pride,and mostly P-R-I-D-E. __________________ "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 ~

09-16-2012, 02:49 PM	#3
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: My new "old" 72 work truck. Thanks to all you members for your advise! Well done! I like the period correct BFG's and (almost) rally's with the rings. Im diggin the side pipes and cowl hood as well! Stout! Well done indeed! __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

09-16-2012, 03:38 PM	#4
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: My new "old" 72 work truck. Thanks to all you members for your advise! Nice.... very nice! Yeah, Granddad would approve, no doubt! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

09-16-2012, 03:42 PM	#5
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,836	Re: My new "old" 72 work truck. Thanks to all you members for your advise! very cool `work truck`. yep your grandad would be proud! __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

09-16-2012, 05:12 PM	#6
wachterk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Smithtown, NY Posts: 13	Re: My new "old" 72 work truck. Thanks to all you members for your advise! She is my daily driver sun, rain and snow. Although I only live a few miles from my shop. I haul dozens of boats annually up to 10,000 lbs and some light plowing in the winter. Got a mico lever lock on the front brakes and just finished disc brake conversion with p. brake to help hold her on the boat ramps. They are pretty steep around here. And the 465 with granny will pull a house down! She might not ride or tow as good as a new truck she does it with a hell of a lot more style! If anyone know where to get some real rally's in an 8 lug I'm in. The side pipes look good but don't sound good enough. And the cheap heat shield rust real fast if you actually drive the truck. They aregonna go soon Posted via Mobile Device

09-16-2012, 05:16 PM	#7
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: My new "old" 72 work truck. Thanks to all you members for your advise! What is the micro lock.? Is that like a line lock set up? Do you have any pictures of how the side pipes are mounted.? And do you know the brand of them, I might just have to put a set on mine as I don't care for the glass packs that are on it now. Posted via Mobile Device

09-16-2012, 05:26 PM	#8
wachterk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Smithtown, NY Posts: 13	Re: My new "old" 72 work truck. Thanks to all you members for your advise! The pipes are from summit. Patriot pipes. I have them mounted to the inside of the rockers and bottom of the bed side. The brake lock is a MICO ( not micro. My typo). It is a mechanical lever in the cab. Gets hooked in the brake line. Flip the over and step on the pedal it locks the pressure in the line and keeps brakes engaged. Like a line lock, but when I'm on a steep ramp with 6000lb boat behind me, I don't want to have to worry about a little solenoid keeping my brakes engaged for 10-15 minutes. As long as there are no leaks in your lines the mico lever lock will hold for a long time! Do a google search for mico lock. Mico is the company. Posted via Mobile Device

09-16-2012, 05:39 PM	#9
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: My new "old" 72 work truck. Thanks to all you members for your advise! I know it is your truck, but I'd be real hesitant to plow with it. All that salt (I know you are aware) just causes more damage. But, it's your truck....and it looks nice. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-16-2012, 05:50 PM	#10
wachterk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Smithtown, NY Posts: 13	Re: My new "old" 72 work truck. Thanks to all you members for your advise! I went back and forth about the plowing. But I built the truck to drive and use. I have my first kid on the way, will be a good RE-restoration in another 15 years with them. Posted via Mobile Device

09-16-2012, 05:55 PM	#11
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,499	Re: My new "old" 72 work truck. Thanks to all you members for your advise! That is one sweet ride! __________________ "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/

09-16-2012, 06:05 PM	#12
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: My new "old" 72 work truck. Thanks to all you members for your advise! Awesome !!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-16-2012, 06:18 PM	#13
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09-16-2012, 09:21 PM	#14
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09-16-2012, 09:54 PM	#15
wachterk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Smithtown, NY Posts: 13	Re: My new "old" 72 work truck. Thanks to all you members for your advise! Thanks. I forgot the name of the wheels, but I think I got them from summit. They were black when I got them. Scuffed me up and painted them rally silver. Found a set of stainless trim rings on eBay. Posted via Mobile Device



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09-17-2012, 12:38 AM	#16
farmall Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central OR Posts: 728	Re: My new "old" 72 work truck. Thanks to all you members for your advise! Very nice. Thats the mirror set up I want to run. __________________ 1955 GMC 250 8 Flatbed 1971 C30 157" 350 4spd 10' Flatbed 81 GMC K30 CnC 9' Flatbed 454 T400 89 GMC Jimmy Stock https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810958 71 LT1 Convertible, 72 Coupe 69 CJ5, 75 CJ6, 67 M715, 72 M35A2 Bobbed, 95 XLC2

09-17-2012, 06:42 AM	#17
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,104	Re: My new "old" 72 work truck. Thanks to all you members for your advise! Nice truck! I like that the engine story too. __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

09-17-2012, 09:19 AM	#18
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