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Slick67 · 07-24-2010, 11:48 PM

My nephew loved my truck so much he has been wanting one too. He is turning 14 in a couple of weeks. My brother wanted to get him one but just doesn't know these trucks as well as myself so he asked me to start lookin for a decent one. Here was my find on Houston CL, the truck was about 30 miles away. It was a one owner, all original, almost NO rust at all (a little on the pass door), A/C, tilt, custom deluxe 72 longbed. NICE! When we got to the truck it took maybe 30 seconds to say "this is it". It was in a barn for years before they decided to sell. $4100 and we loaded it on the trailer! Got it back to the shop and took off the dealer installed running boards and I started buffing out the dead paint, last pic shows the outcome. Here's the pics!!
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72BlckButy · 07-24-2010, 11:48 PM

Wow... that did buff out.

Tell him congrats on the new truck!

Keep us posted on his progress.

Slick67 · 07-24-2010, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Wow... that did buff out.

Tell him congrats on the new truck!

Keep us posted on his progress.

I am buffing the whole truck, repainting the rims, cleaning and re-painting the trim, detailing under the hood and some of the chassis for him for his birthday present.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-24-2010, 11:52 PM

DANGG! THATS GONNA LOOK NICE WHEN ITS DONE!

Those dealer installed floorboard things GOTTA GO detail it finish buffin it out

diff. wheels maybe diff. mirors and DRIVE IT!

Have him sign up on the board....

edit so he hasnt seen ityet?

Slick67 · 07-24-2010, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

DANGG! THATS GONNA LOOK NICE WHEN ITS DONE!

Those dealer installed floorboard things GOTTA GO detail it finish buffin it out

diff. wheels maybe diff. mirors and DRIVE IT!

Have him sign up on the board....

edit so he hasnt seen ityet?

He is young but want's to keep it original as possible and drive it!! Made me proud! The running boards are already off and hubcaps will be replaced with dogdish caps. So he is on the right track. I will have him sign on here as soon as possible!

**BIG ORANGE** · 07-25-2010, 12:01 AM

Congrats on the truck! It looks nice and I'm sure he will be very proud.
You said it had been setting for yrs. so you might want to clean out the gastank and install a clear plastic fuel filter before the carb. jmo
Good luck

oldblue1968chevy · 07-25-2010, 12:05 AM

sign him up asap and post updates WITH PICTURES LOL

davebloomer · 07-25-2010, 12:08 AM

Sweet find. I love to see 40 year old paint shine like that. Man that's a cool truck.

tcb-1 · 07-25-2010, 12:26 AM

highlander option too?? niiiice!

red69ss · 07-25-2010, 08:41 AM

nice truck it will look good cleaned up with different wheels on it, love the custom window crank!

**SOON2BLAZE** · 07-25-2010, 09:34 AM

Nice truck! Can't go wrong with those options. Always good to know there still out there. Startin the youngster off right!

dougo · 07-25-2010, 10:04 AM

That's a score! Very nice... he's one lucky 14 year old! Can't wait to see more pics.

redbaron69 · 07-25-2010, 10:26 AM

WOW thats a great find. glad to see you taking time to help him with it. we gotta keep the younger guys interested, in this hobby we love.

big_al_71 · 07-25-2010, 10:45 AM

cool truck!!!!!!

bigguy69 · 07-25-2010, 10:57 AM

awesome truck!!

Slick67 · 07-25-2010, 11:51 AM

Thanks everyone! He is stoked! I'll snap some more pics today including the SPID and show progress pics maybe in the builds section. I think I am as excited as him. From the time we picked it up and got it to the shop we had 3 people comment on the truck and several others wave and thumbs up.

Today I will be finishing the buffing and maybe start detailing under the hood. I'll have it for a week getting it looking good for him and we are taking it to the car show next Saturday where everyone can appreciate it. He'll be on cloud nine having a vehicle in the show at 14 years old!

**GruntMoanCough** · 07-25-2010, 12:54 PM

Awesome! Need another nephew?

srea76 · 07-25-2010, 02:50 PM

Man I love when a buff job makes something dead look that good

Nice truck. Keep us updated.

Slick67 · 07-28-2010, 03:07 PM

Alrighty then. tcb1 was correct, it does have the Highlander option! The plaid seats, the parchment interior and the fish eye mirrors on the regular mirrors are a dead giveaway. The special promo is on the spid too. I finished buffing everything but the tailgate and cowl, and bleached the white top, but it is lookin good, even though it was overcast, it still shines great. Also found some nice beauty rings and original 72 hubcaps (not pictured). Gotta move this one to the Builds!
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**wancosc356** · 07-28-2010, 03:17 PM

Wow! What a find! She looks awesome!

dan42 · 07-28-2010, 03:17 PM

Wow, that was a great deal - that paint was really solid after all those years. Very nice truck, and priced right!

oldblue1968chevy · 07-28-2010, 03:23 PM

wow that looks REALLY good! Gonna clean the engine bay for him or no? He signed up yet? Keep it up man hes gonna be super excited!

Slick67 · 07-28-2010, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wancosc356

Wow! What a find! She looks awesome!

I think I am more excited than him! Even though the hubcaps are butt-ugly, they are the Highlander option originals se we'll store em'. The rings and dogdishes will look better.

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Originally Posted by dan42

Wow, that was a great deal - that paint was really solid after all those years. Very nice truck, and priced right!

I was really shocked to see the paint come out like that, and I have not even put the first coat of wax on it. It should look deeper after the wax. He got a really great deal on it.......I'm jealous.

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

wow that looks REALLY good! Gonna clean the engine bay for him or no? He signed up yet? Keep it up man hes gonna be super excited!

Yep, gonna clean it really good and spray the inners and core support. Also planning on cleaning and waxing the firewall the best I can. The air cleaner is gonna get some paint then all the original stickers are going back on it. I am going to get him on here asap, cause he is really stoked about the project!

71 super · 07-28-2010, 03:58 PM

I was worried for most of this thread that you were going to scrap the caps, as they are the correct highlander caps and are sorta hard to come up with. Nice find and is going to be a great first truck.

Slick67 · 07-28-2010, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 71 super

I was worried for most of this thread that you were going to scrap the caps, as they are the correct highlander caps and are sorta hard to come up with. Nice find and is going to be a great first truck.

I was not sure they were stock but did the research, and it payed off. This truck is so original and clean that my brother and his son have decided (with alot of input from me) that this is not the vehicle to drive to highschool. Thank God!!! The kids there are idiots and would tear it up. He is going to buy him a clunker and keep the truck at home.

07-24-2010, 11:48 PM	#1
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	New one in the family!! My nephew loved my truck so much he has been wanting one too. He is turning 14 in a couple of weeks. My brother wanted to get him one but just doesn't know these trucks as well as myself so he asked me to start lookin for a decent one. Here was my find on Houston CL, the truck was about 30 miles away. It was a one owner, all original, almost NO rust at all (a little on the pass door), A/C, tilt, custom deluxe 72 longbed. NICE! When we got to the truck it took maybe 30 seconds to say "this is it". It was in a barn for years before they decided to sell. $4100 and we loaded it on the trailer! Got it back to the shop and took off the dealer installed running boards and I started buffing out the dead paint, last pic shows the outcome. Here's the pics!! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

07-24-2010, 11:48 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New one in the family!! Wow... that did buff out. Tell him congrats on the new truck! Keep us posted on his progress. __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 07-24-2010 at 11:49 PM.

07-24-2010, 11:52 PM	#4
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: New one in the family!! DANGG! THATS GONNA LOOK NICE WHEN ITS DONE! Those dealer installed floorboard things GOTTA GO detail it finish buffin it out diff. wheels maybe diff. mirors and DRIVE IT! Have him sign up on the board.... edit so he hasnt seen ityet? __________________ 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 Last edited by oldblue1968chevy; 07-24-2010 at 11:53 PM.

07-25-2010, 12:01 AM	#6
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,752	Re: New one in the family!! Congrats on the truck! It looks nice and I'm sure he will be very proud. You said it had been setting for yrs. so you might want to clean out the gastank and install a clear plastic fuel filter before the carb. jmo Good luck __________________ Things happen for a reason!

07-25-2010, 12:05 AM	#7
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: New one in the family!! sign him up asap and post updates WITH PICTURES LOL __________________ 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

07-25-2010, 12:08 AM	#8
davebloomer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Weatherford, OK Posts: 220	Re: New one in the family!! Sweet find. I love to see 40 year old paint shine like that. Man that's a cool truck.

07-25-2010, 12:26 AM	#9
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: New one in the family!! highlander option too?? niiiice! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

07-25-2010, 08:41 AM	#10
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	Re: New one in the family!! nice truck it will look good cleaned up with different wheels on it, love the custom window crank! __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

07-25-2010, 09:34 AM	#11
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: New one in the family!! Nice truck! Can't go wrong with those options. Always good to know there still out there. Startin the youngster off right!

07-25-2010, 10:04 AM	#12
dougo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 543	Re: New one in the family!! That's a score! Very nice... he's one lucky 14 year old! Can't wait to see more pics. __________________ Doug '72 GMC K2500 Suburban 4x4

07-25-2010, 10:26 AM	#13
redbaron69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: marion nc Posts: 588	Re: New one in the family!! WOW thats a great find. glad to see you taking time to help him with it. we gotta keep the younger guys interested, in this hobby we love. __________________ 69 short fleet 350/350 "under construction" 70 short step 307/3 speed

07-25-2010, 10:45 AM	#14
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: New one in the family!! cool truck!!!!!! __________________ 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

07-25-2010, 10:57 AM	#15
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07-25-2010, 11:51 AM	#16
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: New one in the family!! Thanks everyone! He is stoked! I'll snap some more pics today including the SPID and show progress pics maybe in the builds section. I think I am as excited as him. From the time we picked it up and got it to the shop we had 3 people comment on the truck and several others wave and thumbs up. Today I will be finishing the buffing and maybe start detailing under the hood. I'll have it for a week getting it looking good for him and we are taking it to the car show next Saturday where everyone can appreciate it. He'll be on cloud nine having a vehicle in the show at 14 years old! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

07-25-2010, 12:54 PM	#17
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07-25-2010, 02:50 PM	#18
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: New one in the family!! Man I love when a buff job makes something dead look that good Nice truck. Keep us updated. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe LT1 Gen V Swap "Green Lantern" 1984 Silverado Red Baron-72 c10 Project

07-28-2010, 03:07 PM	#19
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: New one in the family!! Alrighty then. tcb1 was correct, it does have the Highlander option! The plaid seats, the parchment interior and the fish eye mirrors on the regular mirrors are a dead giveaway. The special promo is on the spid too. I finished buffing everything but the tailgate and cowl, and bleached the white top, but it is lookin good, even though it was overcast, it still shines great. Also found some nice beauty rings and original 72 hubcaps (not pictured). Gotta move this one to the Builds! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

07-28-2010, 03:17 PM	#20
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: New one in the family!! Wow! What a find! She looks awesome! __________________ 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

07-28-2010, 03:17 PM	#21
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07-28-2010, 03:23 PM	#22
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: New one in the family!! wow that looks REALLY good! Gonna clean the engine bay for him or no? He signed up yet? Keep it up man hes gonna be super excited! __________________ 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

07-28-2010, 03:58 PM	#24
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: New one in the family!! I was worried for most of this thread that you were going to scrap the caps, as they are the correct highlander caps and are sorta hard to come up with. Nice find and is going to be a great first truck. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

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