Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life - Page 7 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 07-06-2022, 08:24 AM

The new floor looks great, well done

**Palf70Step** · 07-06-2022, 12:51 PM

Love how the truck has come around. Great work on everything.

bwl101 · 07-10-2022, 12:06 AM

Replaced the rear drums and shoes on the truck today. Ordered all new AC Delco stuff from Rock Auto. Two drums, two sets of shoes and a hardware kit was only $146.33 shipped.

**68 C10 Driver** · 07-10-2022, 09:18 PM

Outstanding work, I really enjoyed reading and seeing the progression of this project. I am willing to bet your grandfather is watching and is very pleased. I am glad you were able to save the paint, my project unfortunately will have to have a repaint.

Glad to see another fine truck saved. We'll done!

bwl101 · 07-17-2022, 10:24 PM

Was able to swap all the rubber and felts on the passenger door window and vent window. What a pain in the ass to grind off all the rivets and have to rivet the vent window back together. Got it all buttoned up. Will do the driver's door sometime this week and will do better before and after pics.

bwl101 · 07-30-2022, 03:25 AM

Both doors are now finished up, so much quieter in the cab! Also glad to not have my driver door window clanging inside the door when opening or shutting it!

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 07-30-2022, 08:40 AM

Well done, how's the new engine running ??

bwl101 · 07-30-2022, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggers72-GMC

Well done, how's the new engine running ??

Running good! Trans is all sealed up now, no more leaks! Still have the small oil leak, but trying to work with motor manufacturer and shop to get together to agree on what needs to be done and how much will be paid to get the oil pan gasket swapped.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 07-31-2022, 08:45 AM

Pesky leak that shouldn't have been there, I hope you get it resolved ......... the truck is lookin' good

bwl101 · 09-07-2022, 10:04 AM

Truck is still running good fortunately. Seems to be running better the more I drive it as it is breaking in! Still trying to work with the warranty company on getting the oil pan gasket replaced, they are hard to get a hold of! Thank goodness as of now it is a very minor leak.

bwl101 · 06-07-2023, 02:49 AM

The truck is still holding up well, and can fit a disassembled 15ft trampoline in the bed! Still working on a few things here and there. Needs new trunnions in the tailgate, so that will probably be next!

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 06-07-2023, 06:59 AM

Nice to see you using it like a truck, right on .......... Grampa would be proud

07-06-2022, 08:24 AM	#151
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life The new floor looks great, well done __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

07-06-2022, 12:51 PM	#152
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,228	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life Love how the truck has come around. Great work on everything. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-10-2022, 12:06 AM	#153
bwl101 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: SC Posts: 122	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life Replaced the rear drums and shoes on the truck today. Ordered all new AC Delco stuff from Rock Auto. Two drums, two sets of shoes and a hardware kit was only $146.33 shipped. Attached Images __________________ '72 C10 Long Bed Stepside Putting my Grandfather's truck back on the road: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=829659

07-10-2022, 09:18 PM	#154
68 C10 Driver Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Kathleen, GA Posts: 651	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life Outstanding work, I really enjoyed reading and seeing the progression of this project. I am willing to bet your grandfather is watching and is very pleased. I am glad you were able to save the paint, my project unfortunately will have to have a repaint. Glad to see another fine truck saved. We'll done!

07-17-2022, 10:24 PM	#155
bwl101 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: SC Posts: 122	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life Was able to swap all the rubber and felts on the passenger door window and vent window. What a pain in the ass to grind off all the rivets and have to rivet the vent window back together. Got it all buttoned up. Will do the driver's door sometime this week and will do better before and after pics. Attached Images __________________ '72 C10 Long Bed Stepside Putting my Grandfather's truck back on the road: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=829659

07-30-2022, 03:25 AM	#156
bwl101 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: SC Posts: 122	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life Both doors are now finished up, so much quieter in the cab! Also glad to not have my driver door window clanging inside the door when opening or shutting it! __________________ '72 C10 Long Bed Stepside Putting my Grandfather's truck back on the road: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=829659

07-30-2022, 08:40 AM	#157
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life Well done, how's the new engine running ?? __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

07-31-2022, 08:45 AM	#159
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life Pesky leak that shouldn't have been there, I hope you get it resolved ......... the truck is lookin' good __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

09-07-2022, 10:04 AM	#160
bwl101 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: SC Posts: 122	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life Truck is still running good fortunately. Seems to be running better the more I drive it as it is breaking in! Still trying to work with the warranty company on getting the oil pan gasket replaced, they are hard to get a hold of! Thank goodness as of now it is a very minor leak. __________________ '72 C10 Long Bed Stepside Putting my Grandfather's truck back on the road: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=829659

06-07-2023, 02:49 AM	#161
bwl101 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: SC Posts: 122	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life The truck is still holding up well, and can fit a disassembled 15ft trampoline in the bed! Still working on a few things here and there. Needs new trunnions in the tailgate, so that will probably be next! Attached Images __________________ '72 C10 Long Bed Stepside Putting my Grandfather's truck back on the road: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=829659

06-07-2023, 06:59 AM	#162
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: Bringing my Grandfather's 1972 Longbed Stepside C10 back to life Nice to see you using it like a truck, right on .......... Grampa would be proud __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual



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