New guy with a 72 Super

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Just wanted to introduce myself. I have NEVER owned a truck, and have never owned a pre-80's vehicle, but I picked up a 1972 C20 LWB 2WD on Satrurday.

I have been into older Mercedes Diesels for a while, so this is my first Chevy also.

It seems like you guys have a real nice place here on the web.

I was having a little buyers remorse yesterday, as I think maybe a paid a little too much for my new acquisition and yesterday it completely died while driving (no lights....nothing) to further my dread. The front suspension is going to need some major work also.

It came with a stack of receipts. "Big Blue" has been into the shop on 4 swperate occassions for starter/charging system related issues. As of now, the alternator is overcharging the battery. 13.7 volts at rest. The alternator pulley looks bent at there was squealing and loping/ almost bogging when at idle when it was running. Somehow it made the drive 30 miles to my house Saturday night.

I know we all like to see pics, so here is "Big Blue". I bought the truck as a project for my 7-year old son and I. I want it to become a daily driver. It supposedly has a 454 in it, but I cannot find the numbers on the block. I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions, but I need to get it running first.

Well....pics will have to wait till I get home from work. The craigslist ad may still be up.

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/1969910518.html

Wish me luck....hope I'm not in WAAYYY over my head with this one.