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'72 Shorty · 02-20-2003, 01:53 AM

7 years ago I bought my 1 owner 74K mile '72 step with the plan of throwing a coat of paint on her and driving it till I got through high school. Well, I found out how addicting these trucks are as soon as I started work. After a 3 year frame off resto, I was able to drive her for the first time. I made it 10 miles before i pulled the top end off again for a new cam/intake/carb, and that was the beginning. Now, After driving her for 4 years, I finally have the parts to finish the plan I formed that first drive

'72 Shorty · 02-20-2003, 01:55 AM

Oh yeah, the new rear axle is also being built this week, I get to pick it up on saturday.

'72 Shorty · 02-20-2003, 01:57 AM

After the springs are in, the next stop is Les Schwab, for some 295/50 Yokohamas on Torque Thrust IIs

I'm just so excited, I had to tell someone who understands what I am going through

Hooter · 02-20-2003, 02:01 AM

I just love it when the project is almost done!. My monte is only a month away from getting back onto the road and everday I yearn to drive it, I just can't wait!!

pissonNOS · 02-20-2003, 02:13 AM

nice truck

72shadetree · 02-20-2003, 03:11 AM

looking good started on my 72 3yrs ago then got another 72 and let the other one set just pulled it in garage and started ordering parts cant wait

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-20-2003, 09:19 AM

Sweet stepside love that green,should look bad a$$ with those t-2 wheels!!!

Growdon · 02-20-2003, 10:37 AM

'72 Shorty,

Nice truck. It looks Sweeeeet in that dark green. By the way, is that the factory "Forest Green". My project truck is a severely faded factory forest green, and I was wondering what that color looked like when the paint was in good shape. Again, nice truck.

**Yukon Jack** · 02-20-2003, 10:46 AM

Be sure to post pics with the new meats!

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 02-20-2003, 11:06 AM

It IS a great feeling to get close and then to finaly drive your completed project, but wait, is it REALLY done??? There's always one more thing you'll want to do. I said to my wife I'm done (LOL) while the big block is setting on the stand.

'72 Shorty · 02-20-2003, 07:44 PM

Thanks guys, I can't wait to get her in the shop this weekend.

That is the factory dark green,I think it was called Dk. Olive Met., but it's been a few years since I bought the paint.

And no, she'll never be totally done, She's about ready for a new paint job Base/Clear this time,(and a parking spot where my mom won't bash her f*rd doors into mine) And then it's more motor work so I won't feel bad shifting at 7 grand.

02-20-2003, 01:53 AM	#1
'72 Shorty I finally got an avatar Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cheney, WA Posts: 180	My baby is finally going according to plan 7 years ago I bought my 1 owner 74K mile '72 step with the plan of throwing a coat of paint on her and driving it till I got through high school. Well, I found out how addicting these trucks are as soon as I started work. After a 3 year frame off resto, I was able to drive her for the first time. I made it 10 miles before i pulled the top end off again for a new cam/intake/carb, and that was the beginning. Now, After driving her for 4 years, I finally have the parts to finish the plan I formed that first drive Attached Images __________________ -72 C-10 short step (straight line only) 12.922/102.28 -69 C-20 on Propane (DD) -69 C-10 -56 Mack B-753LS (tow rig) -94 Chev K2500 Short Ex-Cab -89 Isuzu Trooper...Kinda -03 Kawasaki KFX-400 -05 Suzuki DRZ-400S

02-20-2003, 01:55 AM	#2
'72 Shorty I finally got an avatar Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cheney, WA Posts: 180	Oh yeah, the new rear axle is also being built this week, I get to pick it up on saturday. Attached Images __________________ -72 C-10 short step (straight line only) 12.922/102.28 -69 C-20 on Propane (DD) -69 C-10 -56 Mack B-753LS (tow rig) -94 Chev K2500 Short Ex-Cab -89 Isuzu Trooper...Kinda -03 Kawasaki KFX-400 -05 Suzuki DRZ-400S

02-20-2003, 01:57 AM	#3
'72 Shorty I finally got an avatar Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cheney, WA Posts: 180	After the springs are in, the next stop is Les Schwab, for some 295/50 Yokohamas on Torque Thrust IIs I'm just so excited, I had to tell someone who understands what I am going through __________________ -72 C-10 short step (straight line only) 12.922/102.28 -69 C-20 on Propane (DD) -69 C-10 -56 Mack B-753LS (tow rig) -94 Chev K2500 Short Ex-Cab -89 Isuzu Trooper...Kinda -03 Kawasaki KFX-400 -05 Suzuki DRZ-400S

02-20-2003, 02:01 AM	#4
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I just love it when the project is almost done!. My monte is only a month away from getting back onto the road and everday I yearn to drive it, I just can't wait!! __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

02-20-2003, 02:13 AM	#5
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	nice truck __________________ 69 GMC bagged

02-20-2003, 03:11 AM	#6
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	looking good started on my 72 3yrs ago then got another 72 and let the other one set just pulled it in garage and started ordering parts cant wait __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

02-20-2003, 09:19 AM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Sweet stepside love that green,should look bad a$$ with those t-2 wheels!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-20-2003, 10:37 AM	#8
Growdon Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern California Posts: 53	'72 Shorty, Nice truck. It looks Sweeeeet in that dark green. By the way, is that the factory "Forest Green". My project truck is a severely faded factory forest green, and I was wondering what that color looked like when the paint was in good shape. Again, nice truck. __________________ 72 K5 CST 350/350. 4 wheel disks, 4" lift soft top. ###Sold 71 GMC Custom K2500, 3/4 ton 4x4. 350/350 ## Just bought, New Project

02-20-2003, 10:46 AM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Be sure to post pics with the new meats! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-20-2003, 11:06 AM	#10
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,111	It IS a great feeling to get close and then to finaly drive your completed project, but wait, is it REALLY done??? There's always one more thing you'll want to do. I said to my wife I'm done (LOL) while the big block is setting on the stand. __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

02-20-2003, 07:44 PM	#11
'72 Shorty I finally got an avatar Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cheney, WA Posts: 180	Thanks guys, I can't wait to get her in the shop this weekend. That is the factory dark green,I think it was called Dk. Olive Met., but it's been a few years since I bought the paint. And no, she'll never be totally done, She's about ready for a new paint job Base/Clear this time,(and a parking spot where my mom won't bash her f*rd doors into mine) And then it's more motor work so I won't feel bad shifting at 7 grand. __________________ -72 C-10 short step (straight line only) 12.922/102.28 -69 C-20 on Propane (DD) -69 C-10 -56 Mack B-753LS (tow rig) -94 Chev K2500 Short Ex-Cab -89 Isuzu Trooper...Kinda -03 Kawasaki KFX-400 -05 Suzuki DRZ-400S

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