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68 Suburban · 03-06-2003, 09:22 PM

People have been interested in this, so I thought I would scan the 72 Brochure for people. I found it in my 1972 Chevrolet Truck Sales Guide. By the way, it is for sale

Hope this helps.

68 Suburban · 03-06-2003, 09:23 PM

Here is the rest of the brochure.

**StingRay** · 03-06-2003, 09:43 PM

Thanks. I have seen many that wanted to know what the rated towing capacities were for our trucks. This has ALL of the answers.

nu2-72 · 03-06-2003, 09:44 PM

Send me a price.

Project1970 · 03-07-2003, 03:29 AM

That's an Opel GT on the far right of the last picture!!!! TOWING!!!!

Granted, it's towing a pair of bicycles, but still...the boys at OpelGT.com are gonna see that one.

68 Suburban · 03-07-2003, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Project1970
That's an Opel GT on the far right of the last picture!!!! TOWING!!!!

Granted, it's towing a pair of bicycles, but still...the boys at OpelGT.com are gonna see that one.

Check again. It is a Corvette

Project1970 · 03-07-2003, 03:36 AM

You sure? I thought 'Vettes still had a passenger mirror...I know GT's dont...

Damn, maybe it's just too late. :P

68 Suburban · 03-07-2003, 03:39 AM

Look at the hood, look at the rectangle headlight doors. There is no scoups above the bumper like opel gt's had. Also, the bumper is to pointed for an opel bumper. Also look at the back window sails. Opels did not have that either. Opels had 1/4 windows and the vettes did not. As for the lack of the mirror? It is an artist rendition of a Corvette, not a photo.

I know Opel was marketed by GM, but why would it be on a Chevy Brochure?

Project1970 · 03-07-2003, 03:44 AM

Yup, just too late...and I already did a bit of looking...it seems that the missing mirror may not just be an artist error. Between that and the scaling compared to the car next to it, though... (of course, comparing it to the Sub makes it look more like a 'Vette...)

I should go to bed.

By the way, my girlfriend thought the puppies were really cute.

And why would they be on a Chevy brochure? Who knows, stranger things have happened with those cars.

I didn't realize how easy us '67-'72 nuts have it until my girlfriend got that GT...looking into it, it's amazing what those guys do to get non-Opel parts to work/fit (because Opel parts are rare, generally not that great, and EXPENSIVE)...Chevy S10 clutches, 305 pistons for upping the 1.9 to 2.4 (custom crank too), and that's just the simpler stuff...

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 03-07-2003, 11:19 AM

Nothing but RED XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Why is it that some can see it but others see RED XXXXX?
This happens on both my work PC (I can understand that one) and my home PC ????? Anybody else have this problem?

dubie · 03-07-2003, 11:42 AM

So do you think my 72, with a 350 and the original 3 spd manual with 3:73 gears should be able to tow a 6000lbs trailer without any problems?? Anything I would have to add to the truck to be able to do this?

03-06-2003, 09:22 PM	#1
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	72 Towing Brochure. Lot of Pictures, so if you have a slow connection.......... People have been interested in this, so I thought I would scan the 72 Brochure for people. I found it in my 1972 Chevrolet Truck Sales Guide. By the way, it is for sale Hope this helps.

03-06-2003, 09:43 PM	#3
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Thanks. I have seen many that wanted to know what the rated towing capacities were for our trucks. This has ALL of the answers. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

03-06-2003, 09:44 PM	#4
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Send me a price. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

03-07-2003, 03:29 AM	#5
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	That's an Opel GT on the far right of the last picture!!!! TOWING!!!! Granted, it's towing a pair of bicycles, but still...the boys at OpelGT.com are gonna see that one. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

03-07-2003, 03:36 AM	#7
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	You sure? I thought 'Vettes still had a passenger mirror...I know GT's dont... Damn, maybe it's just too late. :P __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

03-06-2003, 09:23 PM	#2
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Here is the rest of the brochure.

03-07-2003, 03:39 AM	#8
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Look at the hood, look at the rectangle headlight doors. There is no scoups above the bumper like opel gt's had. Also, the bumper is to pointed for an opel bumper. Also look at the back window sails. Opels did not have that either. Opels had 1/4 windows and the vettes did not. As for the lack of the mirror? It is an artist rendition of a Corvette, not a photo. I know Opel was marketed by GM, but why would it be on a Chevy Brochure? Last edited by 68 Suburban; 03-07-2003 at 03:43 AM.

03-07-2003, 03:44 AM	#9
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Yup, just too late...and I already did a bit of looking...it seems that the missing mirror may not just be an artist error. Between that and the scaling compared to the car next to it, though... (of course, comparing it to the Sub makes it look more like a 'Vette...) I should go to bed. By the way, my girlfriend thought the puppies were really cute. And why would they be on a Chevy brochure? Who knows, stranger things have happened with those cars. I didn't realize how easy us '67-'72 nuts have it until my girlfriend got that GT...looking into it, it's amazing what those guys do to get non-Opel parts to work/fit (because Opel parts are rare, generally not that great, and EXPENSIVE)...Chevy S10 clutches, 305 pistons for upping the 1.9 to 2.4 (custom crank too), and that's just the simpler stuff... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

03-07-2003, 11:19 AM	#10
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,185	Nothing but RED XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Why is it that some can see it but others see RED XXXXX? This happens on both my work PC (I can understand that one) and my home PC ????? Anybody else have this problem? __________________ 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 Last edited by 1970 CST Short Wide; 03-07-2003 at 01:46 PM.

03-07-2003, 11:42 AM	#11
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	So do you think my 72, with a 350 and the original 3 spd manual with 3:73 gears should be able to tow a 6000lbs trailer without any problems?? Anything I would have to add to the truck to be able to do this? __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

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