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bsm78 · 12-09-2009, 05:24 PM

My first 72. Paid $550 for it. pulled it home and started taking photos to see what all needs fixing. I know i need a motor/trans and drive shaft. Looking for some help on identifying what did and didnt come original on this truck. I do believe i want to put a fleet side on this but have not made a decision. The hood and grille appear to be 67 or 68 but the vin says 72. it has front power disc brakes, power steering, internal a/c features. someone did some customizing on the bed and gas hole area. I think it was a good buy with minimal rust.

trendkill · 12-09-2009, 05:27 PM

Looks like a good buy. I like it. Get rid of those terrible wheels!

mclairmo · 12-09-2009, 05:27 PM

68 front clip. Good deal.

Sinister · 12-09-2009, 05:31 PM

Nice score. Welcome to the Board.

bsm78 · 12-09-2009, 05:31 PM

can i put a 72 grill and hood and call it or does the fenders have to go?
it was a tough call but when i saw the redneck, 3 , and no fear stickers i was sold.

suprachrgd82 · 12-09-2009, 05:53 PM

Awesome! Looks like you got some frenched tail lights and a shaved filler as well.

I love stepsides and the 67 grille. Personnally, I'd keep it the way it is, just resto-mod it.

But those wheels.....foul, bro.

1LoC10 · 12-09-2009, 06:17 PM

looks like a great deal to me.... id flat black the whole trucks and call it good, but if you want a 72 then you need fenders, hood, grill, etc

oldblue1968chevy · 12-09-2009, 06:20 PM

Clean it up get it running slowly resto mod it!

You came out good I think..

tonypaul · 12-09-2009, 06:24 PM

Nice find! Get rid of the rims and the redneck sticker though!!!!

fdbdw · 12-09-2009, 07:34 PM

nice proj truck

OARNGESI · 12-09-2009, 07:55 PM

Am i the only one who likes those rims

bsm78 · 12-10-2009, 01:12 AM

Their ok, but not for this truck. they remind me of when i was in highschool in the 90s. i plan to go with some rallys when i get to that point. debating on doing frame up on it at original height and trying to stay as close to an original fleetside as possible. gonna be slow but will keep pics updated.

jim zag · 12-10-2009, 07:43 AM

I have been looking for exactly what you just bought!! I would put it together like it is and do a 350 automatic and drive it!!! Spray on some black flat or semi gloss paint and find some different wheels and you are done. You stole that truck!!!!

72BlckButy · 12-10-2009, 09:39 AM

Money well spent, nice buy!

dan42 · 12-10-2009, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Am i the only one who likes those rims

The wheels are not so bad, but the tires are. But who cares for $550? Nice buy, but you have some work ahead of you.

mike16 · 12-10-2009, 01:35 PM

the studibaker grill gotta go

**wancosc356** · 12-10-2009, 02:33 PM

Very nice find. You stole that one. It looks like you have a solid truck, especially for that neck of the woods.

If you wanna put a 72 front end on it, you will need a 72 hood, fenders and grill.....and a 69-72 radiator core support, if the one on there isn't a 72.

The 67/68 is a little different than the 69-72 ones. You can modify them to fit with either front end. The only differences I am aware of is the mounting holes to the frame and the headlight positioning.

Good luck on the build and keep us updated. The more pics the better.

bsm78 · 12-10-2009, 05:25 PM

Day one of tinkering. really leaning towards going back with whats supposed to be on it. 72 front end and adding fleet bed.

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bsm78 · 12-10-2009, 05:29 PM

Little rust on some of that stuff. the fenders looked to be brand new cept for the bottoms. im guessing it did that because they never primed or painted them. i like the flowmaster exhaust. was also wondering if anyone could tell me anything about the rear end.
that last photo should read 78 in that corner.

**wancosc356** · 12-10-2009, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsm78

Little rust on some of that stuff. the fenders looked to be brand new cept for the bottoms. im guessing it did that because they never primed or painted them. i like the flowmaster exhaust. was also wondering if anyone could tell me anything about the rear end.
that last photo should read 78 in that corner.

Yeah. Looks pretty solid. Looks like some new rear springs are in your trucks future. No idea on the rear end, Im sure someone else will chime in.

big mike71 · 12-10-2009, 05:34 PM

Nice truck, become a site supporter and you can sell those extra parts on here.

big_al_71 · 12-10-2009, 05:40 PM

many here like that front end, definetly become a site supporter and you will sell all those take off parts and end up basically with a free truck. It looks really good for what you paid..

12-09-2009, 05:24 PM	#1
bsm78 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga Posts: 132	My new 72 My first 72. Paid $550 for it. pulled it home and started taking photos to see what all needs fixing. I know i need a motor/trans and drive shaft. Looking for some help on identifying what did and didnt come original on this truck. I do believe i want to put a fleet side on this but have not made a decision. The hood and grille appear to be 67 or 68 but the vin says 72. it has front power disc brakes, power steering, internal a/c features. someone did some customizing on the bed and gas hole area. I think it was a good buy with minimal rust.

12-09-2009, 05:27 PM	#2
trendkill Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ft. Worth, Tx 76135 Posts: 64	Re: My new 72 Looks like a good buy. I like it. Get rid of those terrible wheels!

12-09-2009, 05:27 PM	#3
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: My new 72 68 front clip. Good deal.

12-09-2009, 05:31 PM	#4
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: My new 72 Nice score. Welcome to the Board. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

12-09-2009, 05:31 PM	#5
bsm78 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga Posts: 132	Re: My new 72 can i put a 72 grill and hood and call it or does the fenders have to go? it was a tough call but when i saw the redneck, 3 , and no fear stickers i was sold. Last edited by bsm78; 12-09-2009 at 05:33 PM.

12-09-2009, 05:53 PM	#6
suprachrgd82 Farmtruck desciple Join Date: May 2009 Location: 90605 Posts: 158	Re: My new 72 Awesome! Looks like you got some frenched tail lights and a shaved filler as well. I love stepsides and the 67 grille. Personnally, I'd keep it the way it is, just resto-mod it. But those wheels.....foul, bro.

12-09-2009, 06:17 PM	#7
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: My new 72 looks like a great deal to me.... id flat black the whole trucks and call it good, but if you want a 72 then you need fenders, hood, grill, etc __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

12-09-2009, 06:20 PM	#8
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: My new 72 Clean it up get it running slowly resto mod it! You came out good I think.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-09-2009, 06:24 PM	#9
tonypaul Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 639	Re: My new 72 Nice find! Get rid of the rims and the redneck sticker though!!!!

12-09-2009, 07:34 PM	#10
fdbdw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: colorado springs Posts: 479	Re: My new 72 nice proj truck

12-09-2009, 07:55 PM	#11
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: My new 72 Am i the only one who likes those rims __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

12-10-2009, 01:12 AM	#12
bsm78 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga Posts: 132	Re: My new 72 Their ok, but not for this truck. they remind me of when i was in highschool in the 90s. i plan to go with some rallys when i get to that point. debating on doing frame up on it at original height and trying to stay as close to an original fleetside as possible. gonna be slow but will keep pics updated.

12-10-2009, 07:43 AM	#13
jim zag ENGINE BUILDER Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shortsville n.y. Posts: 344	Re: My new 72 I have been looking for exactly what you just bought!! I would put it together like it is and do a 350 automatic and drive it!!! Spray on some black flat or semi gloss paint and find some different wheels and you are done. You stole that truck!!!! __________________ JIM ZAG

12-10-2009, 09:39 AM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My new 72 Money well spent, nice buy! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-10-2009, 01:35 PM	#16
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,530	Re: My new 72 the studibaker grill gotta go



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12-10-2009, 02:33 PM	#17
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: My new 72 Very nice find. You stole that one. It looks like you have a solid truck, especially for that neck of the woods. If you wanna put a 72 front end on it, you will need a 72 hood, fenders and grill.....and a 69-72 radiator core support, if the one on there isn't a 72. The 67/68 is a little different than the 69-72 ones. You can modify them to fit with either front end. The only differences I am aware of is the mounting holes to the frame and the headlight positioning. Good luck on the build and keep us updated. The more pics the better. __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

12-10-2009, 05:25 PM	#18
bsm78 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga Posts: 132	Re: My new 72 Day one of tinkering. really leaning towards going back with whats supposed to be on it. 72 front end and adding fleet bed.

12-10-2009, 05:26 PM	#19
bsm78 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga Posts: 132	Re: My new 72

12-10-2009, 05:27 PM	#21
bsm78 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga Posts: 132	Re: My new 72

12-10-2009, 05:29 PM	#22
bsm78 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga Posts: 132	Re: My new 72 Little rust on some of that stuff. the fenders looked to be brand new cept for the bottoms. im guessing it did that because they never primed or painted them. i like the flowmaster exhaust. was also wondering if anyone could tell me anything about the rear end. that last photo should read 78 in that corner.

12-10-2009, 05:34 PM	#24
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: My new 72 Nice truck, become a site supporter and you can sell those extra parts on here. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

12-10-2009, 05:40 PM	#25
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: My new 72 many here like that front end, definetly become a site supporter and you will sell all those take off parts and end up basically with a free truck. It looks really good for what you paid.. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

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