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factorystock · 08-06-2012, 09:09 PM

Yes there are some trucks that are set up right and stay the same year after year after year, not falling for short lived trends. The steel wheel is a timeless no-nonsense design that always looks good.

wilbilt · 08-07-2012, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Man,that's just the kind of truck that got me fired up about these trucks back when that was a typical western get outta town rig.

Exactly. Growing up in 1970's suburban So Cal, the neighborhoods were full of those trucks and campers. My dad wasn't a truck/camper kind of guy but had those same seat covers in his '61 Impala.

Unfortunately, a lot of those trucks got hacked up by kids in the 1980's.

Am I seeing both a hand throttle and cruise control in those pics? That has to be a rare setup.

WarBeard · 08-07-2012, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by wilbilt

Am I seeing both a hand throttle and cruise control in those pics? That has to be a rare setup.

I don't know really. It kinda looks like an aftermarket cruise control. My wife says it does not have a hand throttle. Gotta take more pics when I get back down there.

**70cst** · 08-08-2012, 12:09 AM

Hey motomech ...

That is one sweet ride

wilbilt · 08-08-2012, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by motomech

I don't know really. It kinda looks like an aftermarket cruise control. My wife says it does not have a hand throttle. Gotta take more pics when I get back down there.

It looks like there is a hand throttle in the dash pic. Probably aftermarket cruise, as I don't think it was a factory option with a manual trans., although the servo in the underhood pic looks suspiciously GM.

Nice truck for sure. What does he do for mirrors when the camper is on?

DirtyLarry · 08-08-2012, 11:55 PM

That truck makes me want to lick the computer screen! Nice!

**jocko** · 08-08-2012, 11:57 PM

yowsa, that is gorgeous. With the 12 packs, he'll probably just think you're trying to be a good son-in-law. Keep up the good work!

WarBeard · 08-09-2012, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by wilbilt

Nice truck for sure. What does he do for mirrors when the camper is on?

The camper is custom ordered to fit no wider than the bed rails and no longer then the bed so he can keep the tailgate up. The stock mirrors work just fine.

barn9 · 08-09-2012, 01:29 PM

Nice truck! I too got a kick out of the Pioneer Super Tuner. I have one that has been in seven different trucks, including the one I have now. Replaced it with an in-dash Custom Autosound several years ago, but still have it in storage, and I think it probably still works other than the cassette part.

WarBeard · 08-10-2012, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by wilbilt

Am I seeing both a hand throttle and cruise control in those pics? That has to be a rare setup.

Got confirmation today....Yes it has a hand throttle.

08-06-2012, 09:09 PM	#26
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,381	Re: My Father inlaws '72 K20 Yes there are some trucks that are set up right and stay the same year after year after year, not falling for short lived trends. The steel wheel is a timeless no-nonsense design that always looks good. Attached Images

08-08-2012, 12:09 AM	#29
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: My Father inlaws '72 K20 Hey motomech ... That is one sweet ride __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-08-2012, 11:55 PM	#31
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: My Father inlaws '72 K20 That truck makes me want to lick the computer screen! Nice! __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

08-08-2012, 11:57 PM	#32
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: My Father inlaws '72 K20 yowsa, that is gorgeous. With the 12 packs, he'll probably just think you're trying to be a good son-in-law. Keep up the good work!

08-09-2012, 01:29 PM	#34
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Re: My Father inlaws '72 K20 Nice truck! I too got a kick out of the Pioneer Super Tuner. I have one that has been in seven different trucks, including the one I have now. Replaced it with an in-dash Custom Autosound several years ago, but still have it in storage, and I think it probably still works other than the cassette part. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

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