Ryan's 72 K10 Build

[ryanmctee]

Originally Posted by 47thriftmaster

That new grill does look a lot better, good that you found one that fit. Truck is looking great. What don't you like about the feel with the wood wheel? I was thinking of getting one because the repop wheels are to flimsy.

Thanks. It's probably just me, I just didn't like the feel of the wood. Don't know how to describe it, because I LOVE wood, just not the wood steering wheel. Mine's for sale if you'd like it, let me know.

Now for all you picture hounds, here's the truck washed up last night:

[ryanmctee]

A couple more...

[Curt's_72]

Great job! Your labor turned out wonderfully. Had to compliment you on the latest pictures.
Curt

[yfs200p]

Truck looks AWESOME!

I think those pics sealed the deal on me buying the same brand and color paint for mine!

[DeadheadNM]

Looks great! What I want to know is, does your son get to drive it to school and go boonie cruisin' in it

[ryanmctee]

I'm sure he'd love to, but I may have a little input in that matter.....

[67chevy1series]

different strokes for different folks.... but i hope your boy doesnt like all that "swag" stuff... im a teenager and i dont even like it. it makes no sense lol.... but what does make sense is this beautiful 4wd chevy pickup with steel rims and hub caps

[allchevy58]

Hi Ryan,
My employer uses Century Glass in Reno, the owner of Century Glass has a 67-68 GMC K-10 that he bought new. I would imagine he has replaced the windshield and or gasket. You might give him a call. Maybe he knows which gasket and or windshield works best with the chrome molding.
Cameron

[DeadheadNM]

Took my K10 to the auto glass shop today for a fourth attempt to install my windshield trim. Finally, with OEM 71-72 windshield trim and a new matching Precision gasket the install was completed in under one hour with no difficulty. I recommend using OEM windshield trim. The repro trim will not work. Pete

[ryanmctee]

Finally some good news about the trim. Where did you get the trim?

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by ryanmctee

Finally some good news about the trim. Where did you get the trim?

Ryan - I've hoarded trim from local salvage yards and members selling on the parts board. The OEM is stainless and easy to polish up to a nice shine. A set of either the 71-72 or 70-under should work even though I happened to grab a set of 71-72. Just get the year-correct matching gasket. Good luck!

[72 Super]

Ryan, Your truck turned out great! I really like it, great job on everything.

Ray

[drtydog]

Your truck looks awesome! Gives me hope I can paint my truck and look decent. Did you sell the wooden steering wheel? If not what do you need to get out of it? If you still want to sell it. Thanks

[ryanmctee]

No, still have the wood wheel. For the wheel, horn cap, and install package $100 plus shipping. Thanks to all for the compliments. I'm really enjoying the truck!

[ryanmctee]

There must be something wrong with me. I no more finish the 72 truck, then drive this 76 home for a father son project. He's only 13, but a stoked 13 year old. I definately have caught some type of truck restoration bug.... I'll have him start a thread over on the 73-87 forum for this one.

[72 Super]

Originally Posted by ryanmctee

There must be something wrong with me. I no more finish the 72 truck, then drive this 76 home for a father son project. He's only 13, but a stoked 13 year old. I definately have caught some type of truck restoration bug.... I'll have him start a thread over on the 73-87 forum for this one.

That's what it's all about right there. Makes for some great memories!!

[1985-GMC]

Beautiful truck! The wheels & caps are perfect, along with the two tone!

[ryanmctee]

Thanks guys for the compliments. I have a huge ear to ear smile everytime I drive it, which so hapens to be E-V-E-R-Y-D-A-Y.

[rusty_67]

Hey Ryan,

I was just doing a search for info/opinion on single stage paints and came across your thread on the subject. Man was I glad I found it! Our builds are eerily similar when it comes to colour/accent choices. I have already bought my single stage paints for the two tone green and white exactly like yours. Also going with the woodgrain trim, also have a woodgrain steering wheel to go with, also going to be painting in my garage.

Your truck is beautiful. I'd be quite pleased if mine turned out as well or even close to. I'm jealous that you get to drive your truck E-V-E-R-Y-D-A-Y! One day...

Russ

[ryanmctee]

Thanks Russ, I appreciate the comment.

[chevyboy73]

nice truck, love the color combo. when I help restore a 78 we did the interior white while the truck was blue. I loved the look of that, I wonder what yours would of looked like with white interior? nice looks on yours now anyways.

[Curt's_72]

Hiya, Ryan...

Been gone awhile, and catching up.
Anything new on the windshield fitment?

Curt

[ryanmctee]

Nothing new with the windsheild trim. Deer and Elk hunting have seriously gotten in the way of the truck. I do intend to get it done sometime in the not too distant future though....

[Curt's_72]

Originally Posted by ryanmctee

Nothing new with the windsheild trim. Deer and Elk hunting have seriously gotten in the way of the truck. I do intend to get it done sometime in the not too distant future though....

Just wondering. I understand about the hunting. My hunting is for coon, but the hours are much different than yours. Still as satisfiying to the soul, though.
Keep us posted.

[Chris7112]

hey man! irecently moved frome Gardnerville to Dayton and ive seen you driving your truck a bunch of times on my way to school by sharkey's! im the kid in the 72 thats gold, primered and rusty haha i just wanted to say how much admiration i have for youre truck!