Putting my '72 back on the road after a few years - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HuggerCST · 07-12-2009, 11:48 PM

It's been sitting up for about 6-8 years now, just getting cranked and moved around the yard some. I decided to get it road worthy and rebuilt the carb, replaced the bumpers and grille, did a little brake work, replaced the steering wheel, and a few other things. I want to replace all of the rusted parts and repaint it one day, but not anytime this year. It takes pretty good pics, but about the only body part worth saving is the tub. I hope it will hold up to some daily driving! Here are a few pics of it when I bought it a few years ago. Notice the rust in the left door jamb.

HuggerCST · 07-12-2009, 11:49 PM

And here it is now.

vtblazer · 07-13-2009, 05:29 AM

Cleaned up nice, enjoy the ride.

swyfor5 · 07-13-2009, 05:25 PM

Awesome dude! I envy you getting it out and running again! I am trying harder everyday to get there too. Mine has been in storage since late 1999. Way overdue to bust em out! Thank's for the pic's and more inspiration!

BLUE THUNDER · 07-14-2009, 12:12 AM

Great pics. Feels great to make progress. I will get mine back this week after a complete rear dif rebuild. Looks like we will be driving ours around the same time. Keep us posted w/more pics. Later

HuggerCST · 07-14-2009, 09:17 AM

Thanks, I'm looking forward to driving it some while I collect a few more parts. It's time.

**Yukon Jack** · 07-14-2009, 09:18 AM

Good looking K5, I spy some hooks up front!

HuggerCST · 07-14-2009, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Good looking K5, I spy some hooks up front!

Yep, I added those. I don't know why, I just like them I guess, but NOS 72 style hooks are not worth what you have to pay for them.

Maybe yall can help me with a direction here, I've got the chance to get a 4"spring lift, a set of 33" mud terrains, and some nice 15x10 aluminum wheels at a reasonable price. I like the way it looks now, but it needs tires, and all of that stuff would be pretty cool too. This thing could be my son's daily driver in a few years when he gets old enough, and I'm concerned about the lift making it too top heavy for a 16 y/o. Would you put a 16 year old in this with the lift?

vtblazer · 07-14-2009, 11:17 AM

I drove mine with a 4" lift & 33's all over without ever feeling like it was top heavy but then again, I'm not 16 any more either.

I'd do it because I really like that wheel/tire combo but I'd also make darn sure the young man understood physics.

swyfor5 · 07-14-2009, 02:54 PM

Oh ya, 4" lift is just right. I ran a trailmaster 4" spring lift with 35" BFG's on it and loved it. Had to trim the fenders a bit to run the 35's though. Sometimes wish I wouldn't have went higher. Go for it!

Long Roof · 07-14-2009, 09:11 PM

Does your son have fear, or is he a daredevil? If you think hes responsible then the lift will be just fine. I'm sure he could flip a stock blazer on its lid if hes crazy enough.

I have what I believe to be a 8" lift with 36's and I don't feel its top heavy but I'm on the street only. Wheeling would make me nervous.

HuggerCST · 07-14-2009, 11:25 PM

You mean there are responsible kids?

Just kidding, yes, he is pretty responsible and does have fear, and I wouldn't call him a daredevil, but he drives his 4 wheeler like there's no way it could possibly turn over on him, lol. Hopefully the 4 wheeler will teach him that respect(without getting hurt) before he gets a license.

07-12-2009, 11:48 PM	#1
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Putting my '72 back on the road after a few years It's been sitting up for about 6-8 years now, just getting cranked and moved around the yard some. I decided to get it road worthy and rebuilt the carb, replaced the bumpers and grille, did a little brake work, replaced the steering wheel, and a few other things. I want to replace all of the rusted parts and repaint it one day, but not anytime this year. It takes pretty good pics, but about the only body part worth saving is the tub. I hope it will hold up to some daily driving! Here are a few pics of it when I bought it a few years ago. Notice the rust in the left door jamb. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by HuggerCST; 07-12-2009 at 11:51 PM.

07-12-2009, 11:49 PM	#2
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Putting my '72 back on the road after a few years And here it is now. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

07-13-2009, 05:29 AM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Putting my '72 back on the road after a few years Cleaned up nice, enjoy the ride.

07-13-2009, 05:25 PM	#4
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: Putting my '72 back on the road after a few years Awesome dude! I envy you getting it out and running again! I am trying harder everyday to get there too. Mine has been in storage since late 1999. Way overdue to bust em out! Thank's for the pic's and more inspiration!

07-14-2009, 12:12 AM	#5
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Putting my '72 back on the road after a few years Great pics. Feels great to make progress. I will get mine back this week after a complete rear dif rebuild. Looks like we will be driving ours around the same time. Keep us posted w/more pics. Later

07-14-2009, 09:17 AM	#6
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Putting my '72 back on the road after a few years Thanks, I'm looking forward to driving it some while I collect a few more parts. It's time. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

07-14-2009, 09:18 AM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Putting my '72 back on the road after a few years Good looking K5, I spy some hooks up front! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-14-2009, 11:17 AM	#9
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Putting my '72 back on the road after a few years I drove mine with a 4" lift & 33's all over without ever feeling like it was top heavy but then again, I'm not 16 any more either. I'd do it because I really like that wheel/tire combo but I'd also make darn sure the young man understood physics.

07-14-2009, 02:54 PM	#10
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: Putting my '72 back on the road after a few years Oh ya, 4" lift is just right. I ran a trailmaster 4" spring lift with 35" BFG's on it and loved it. Had to trim the fenders a bit to run the 35's though. Sometimes wish I wouldn't have went higher. Go for it!

07-14-2009, 09:11 PM	#11
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Putting my '72 back on the road after a few years Does your son have fear, or is he a daredevil? If you think hes responsible then the lift will be just fine. I'm sure he could flip a stock blazer on its lid if hes crazy enough. I have what I believe to be a 8" lift with 36's and I don't feel its top heavy but I'm on the street only. Wheeling would make me nervous. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

07-14-2009, 11:25 PM	#12
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Putting my '72 back on the road after a few years You mean there are responsible kids? Just kidding, yes, he is pretty responsible and does have fear, and I wouldn't call him a daredevil, but he drives his 4 wheeler like there's no way it could possibly turn over on him, lol. Hopefully the 4 wheeler will teach him that respect(without getting hurt) before he gets a license. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by HuggerCST; 07-14-2009 at 11:25 PM.

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