Introduction and pics -- 72 LWB

[shiner2001]

I signed up here a week or so ago and have already found tons of great information, this is definitely one of the best vehicle specific forums I've ever used. Anyway, I just wanted to drop a quick hello and toss up some pictures of my truck which stands pretty much as I bought it a few weeks ago. It's a 72 LWB with 99K on the truck. Minimal rust on the rain gutters and no body rust, which was one of the main reasons I decided on this one. It was advertised by the previous owner as having a "454 L88 Corvette crate motor," but the L88 is a 427, so they didn't know exactly what they had in it I suppose. I think the confusion came from the engine ID, which happens to be "CRV," which happens to mean...454 LS6 from a 70 Chevelle. The engine is strong and this thing is downright fast! It's been a blast to drive so far. Somewhere along the way they put in a sunroof (I included a picture of the rediculous headliner that was in it just for kicks...yes, that came out immediately!) So far all I've done is fluid changes and plugs and wires, as well as leaning out the mixture on the quadrajet just a bit. Interior is good with original door panels and an uncut dash. It has a later model steering column and everything has been pretty well maintained. I have shocks on backorder from Brothers right now and 2/4 springs ready to go in when I get them. After that, tires, wheels and paint and all the "major" work will be done for the time being. Seems like projects are never truly finished, so after that it will be bits and pieces here and there, such as power locks and windows, stereo, etc.

So, here are some pictures of the trucks. Again, glad to be here and am looking forward to the project!