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06-28-2014, 10:27 PM
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1972 C10 Cheyenne LWB
Hello everyone. This is my first post and my first restoration. My avatar is the truck I will be restoring and will add more photos soon. This was my dads first vehicle and I want to get it back to show room condition. This is a project to allow me and my dad to spend time together and build a stronger father son relationship. This upcoming weekend I plan on removing the bed and starting the tear down. It will be a complete frame off project. I would appreciate any advice I can get and appreciate all the knowledge thats been shared.
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06-28-2014, 10:51 PM
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Re: 1972 C10 Cheyenne LWB
Have fun with it. It's nice to see the generations these trucks mean something to. I'll be looking at your progress
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06-28-2014, 10:55 PM
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Re: 1972 C10 Cheyenne LWB
Thanks man. You sure have a great collection.
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06-28-2014, 11:52 PM
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Re: 1972 C10 Cheyenne LWB
Hey jvs99560 ...
 to the forums and  from Ohio on your new ride.Keep us posted on your progress. 
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07-20-2014, 05:10 PM
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Re: 1972 C10 Cheyenne LWB
Progress.
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07-20-2014, 05:14 PM
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Re: 1972 C10 Cheyenne LWB
Progress 2
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07-20-2014, 05:18 PM
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Re: 1972 C10 Cheyenne LWB
Progress 3.
I found some near perfect bedsides 2 hours from my house. The truck was a C20 super that always had a camper shell on it. |
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07-20-2014, 05:21 PM
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07-20-2014, 05:24 PM
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Re: 1972 C10 Cheyenne LWB
When my dad had my truck, he was not a fan of the rubber floor mat. And he put in some left over house carpet that looked very simalar to yours.
That was one of the first things i pulled out and got rid of.
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07-20-2014, 05:34 PM
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My dad told me that was really cool back in the day. He even used it to cover the gas tank behind the seat haha.
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07-20-2014, 05:40 PM
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Re: 1972 C10 Cheyenne LWB
Looks like a pretty well optioned truck.
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07-20-2014, 05:44 PM
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09-19-2014, 08:11 AM
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Re: 1972 C10 Cheyenne LWB
Some more progress.
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09-19-2014, 08:12 AM
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Re: 1972 C10 Cheyenne LWB
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09-19-2014, 08:13 AM
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Re: 1972 C10 Cheyenne LWB
Parts.
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09-19-2014, 08:23 AM
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Re: 1972 C10 Cheyenne LWB
There is quite a bit of rust in the passenger floor and the cab supports underneath are nearly gone. When I pull the cab off hopefully I can replace everything with patch panels instead of an entire floor. We also made a redneck radiator core support so I could drive the truck to the shed where I am storing it. Hopefully my next pics will be of the truck at my inlaws either getting the engine and trans pulled out or the cab. I'll definitely need your guys advice throughout. I'm also leaning towards a LS3 480 connect and cruise package if I can save enough money in the next couple years for you guys that may wonder which engine will go into the truck.
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12-20-2014, 12:01 AM
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Re: 1972 C10 Cheyenne LWB
So i changed my plans for the truck. This truck was my dads first vehicle which he bought from the local dealership. I have decided to complete this truck and give it back to my dad as a surprise. As many of you i had a far from perfect upbringing. Although we had our problems my dad always made sure he never missed a day at his 2nd shift factory job so his kids could live a better life than he did. These old trucks hold so many memories for me and most of us. I know its just a ****ing truck. But these vehicles can bring people together.
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12-20-2014, 05:15 AM
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Re: 1972 C10 Cheyenne LWB
What a nice color combo! I rarely see yellow and white...are you planning to return the exterior to stock?
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12-20-2014, 11:10 AM
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Re: 1972 C10 Cheyenne LWB
The goal is to get it as close to stock as possible. So yes the yellow and white is staying. I like the green and white in your avatar. I don't think I've seen one with that color and two tone combination.
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12-20-2014, 11:48 AM
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Re: 1972 C10 Cheyenne LWB
Nice truck, looking forward to following along. Lee
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12-20-2014, 01:36 PM
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12-29-2014, 10:45 PM
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Re: 1972 C10 Cheyenne LWB
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12-29-2014, 10:48 PM
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Re: 1972 C10 Cheyenne LWB
My dad is the one removing the cab lights. It was funny to watch him jump up on the truck and go at it. He has never really been too interested in automotive work so it was a good time. The guy in the black shirt with the back window who is my brother in-law. He really like working on the truck so it has become a family affair haha.
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12-29-2014, 10:53 PM
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Re: 1972 C10 Cheyenne LWB
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12-29-2014, 10:58 PM
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Re: 1972 C10 Cheyenne LWB
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