What do you think? started when i was 15. 72 gmc now a 72 chevy lifted - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pete29 · 09-18-2009, 11:32 PM

I figure its about time for me to start a post about my truck i'm building even though i started it about 2 years ago when i was 15. it was a 72 gmc long wood box 4x4 3/4 ton that still has original 350 engine and tranny in it. When buildin this truck i decided to make it into a chevy because i like them better.

the truck has about 260,000 miles on it and use to be a dozer truck for a guy so its pretty rough. the back end of the frame was actually ripped in two and welded back together. at this time the truck is about ready for paint. i got pictures here of what it started out like and i'll get more posted once i upload them, this way since i got pictures, all you professionals can tell me what i did wrong.

the truck does have two ten inch subs under the stock bench seat and i plan to paint it candy apple red with black rims and maybe paint it black under that bottom body line on the truck. what do you guys think? Also i'm probabbly gonna get a double-chrome roll bar to put in the bed. Will this look good?

pete29 · 09-18-2009, 11:41 PM

Heres more pictures!!!!!!!!!!!

pete29 · 09-18-2009, 11:53 PM

More pics. Also i just thought i would say that i am doing all the work my self, body work, mechanical, engine, and paint etc. i just thought i'd say that so then you understand why things don't look professional. LOL

71swb4x4 · 09-19-2009, 12:02 AM

That will be a beast when it's done. It looks like you have had a lot of work to do. That passenger side inner fender is horrible!! And the dash pad, WOW!!

Do you have any current pictures?

pete29 · 09-19-2009, 12:04 AM

more pics

pete29 · 09-19-2009, 12:09 AM

Thanks 71swb4x4, it should be a beast when it's done and thats what i'm shooting for so i can drive it to school to show off.
i'll try get some current pics tomorrow and one of these next couple of days i'm gonna paint it. i did paint it already once with some paint that was suppose to be candy red but i learned the hard way to not go cheap and get some good paint because it SUCKED! i'm paintin it now with PPG OMNI.

pete29 · 09-19-2009, 12:19 AM

I painted the frame with POR-15.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-19-2009, 07:18 AM

Looking good

pete29 · 09-19-2009, 07:59 AM

the one picture shows it with the old rochester quadrajet, i first thought i was gonna use it but later realized it was shot so i bought a new edelbrock 650cfm. also the alternator is now upgraded to a one-wire 140 amp alternator to run stuff like subs and possibly lights on the light bar.

As you can probably tell, i got a different set of fenders and inner fenders i did paint them, the cab and the rest seperate and it ended up not matching. Like i said earlier, don't buy cheap paint! And the paint was even the color i wanted!

pete29 · 09-19-2009, 08:10 AM

As you can see in the one picture, the door looks nothin like the fender.

Heres a pic of my sub box.

pete29 · 09-19-2009, 08:17 AM

Interior Pictures!!!!

hgs_notes · 09-19-2009, 09:01 PM

Hey, I started mine when I was 15 too, that was only 27 years ago and I'm not as close to done as you are. I suddenly don't feel so well...

pete29 · 09-19-2009, 09:24 PM

Your only 42, so theres still plenty of time left to finish it. GOOD LUCK!

hgs_notes · 09-20-2009, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pete29

Your only 42, so theres still plenty of time left to finish it. GOOD LUCK!

Uhh, Thanks. I think.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-20-2009, 01:59 PM

She looks great...

Van Cour · 09-20-2009, 08:14 PM

how long did this take you to do? im 15 as well and want to build it so i can drive it to school to show off too ha ha

oldblue1968chevy · 09-20-2009, 08:44 PM

you did all that in 2 years?

LOOKS GOOD mine looks worse than when i started i think lol

Hottrucks · 09-21-2009, 11:59 AM

Dam dude you beat the Ugly out of that old girl......thumbs up....now back to work!!

pete29 · 09-21-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Van Cour

how long did this take you to do? im 15 as well and want to build it so i can drive it to school to show off too ha ha

I'm just finishin it up, so it took just under 2 years to do.

0331grunt · 09-21-2009, 04:53 PM

That's a good looking truck. Like all the other "well aged" guys.. I've had mine for 15 years and it don't look that good!! Keep up the good work!!

pete29 · 09-25-2009, 08:35 AM

Got er painted! Sorry about the pictures. i'm gonna take some when its sunny.

Hottrucks · 09-25-2009, 08:40 AM

Dam!!!!!!!!!!

71swb4x4 · 09-25-2009, 09:46 AM

Looks good!!

0331grunt · 09-25-2009, 10:17 AM

Looking good!!

09-18-2009, 11:32 PM	#1
pete29 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Knoxville, Iowa Posts: 122	What do you think? started when i was 15. 72 gmc now a 72 chevy lifted I figure its about time for me to start a post about my truck i'm building even though i started it about 2 years ago when i was 15. it was a 72 gmc long wood box 4x4 3/4 ton that still has original 350 engine and tranny in it. When buildin this truck i decided to make it into a chevy because i like them better. the truck has about 260,000 miles on it and use to be a dozer truck for a guy so its pretty rough. the back end of the frame was actually ripped in two and welded back together. at this time the truck is about ready for paint. i got pictures here of what it started out like and i'll get more posted once i upload them, this way since i got pictures, all you professionals can tell me what i did wrong. the truck does have two ten inch subs under the stock bench seat and i plan to paint it candy apple red with black rims and maybe paint it black under that bottom body line on the truck. what do you guys think? Also i'm probabbly gonna get a double-chrome roll bar to put in the bed. Will this look good? Attached Images

09-18-2009, 11:41 PM	#2
pete29 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Knoxville, Iowa Posts: 122	Re: What do you think? started when i was 15. 72 gmc now a 72 chevy lifted Heres more pictures!!!!!!!!!!! Attached Images

09-18-2009, 11:53 PM	#3
pete29 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Knoxville, Iowa Posts: 122	Re: What do you think? started when i was 15. 72 gmc now a 72 chevy lifted More pics. Also i just thought i would say that i am doing all the work my self, body work, mechanical, engine, and paint etc. i just thought i'd say that so then you understand why things don't look professional. LOL Attached Images

09-19-2009, 12:02 AM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: What do you think? started when i was 15. 72 gmc now a 72 chevy lifted That will be a beast when it's done. It looks like you have had a lot of work to do. That passenger side inner fender is horrible!! And the dash pad, WOW!! Do you have any current pictures? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-19-2009, 12:04 AM	#5
pete29 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Knoxville, Iowa Posts: 122	Re: What do you think? started when i was 15. 72 gmc now a 72 chevy lifted more pics Attached Images

09-19-2009, 12:09 AM	#6
pete29 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Knoxville, Iowa Posts: 122	Re: What do you think? started when i was 15. 72 gmc now a 72 chevy lifted Thanks 71swb4x4, it should be a beast when it's done and thats what i'm shooting for so i can drive it to school to show off. i'll try get some current pics tomorrow and one of these next couple of days i'm gonna paint it. i did paint it already once with some paint that was suppose to be candy red but i learned the hard way to not go cheap and get some good paint because it SUCKED! i'm paintin it now with PPG OMNI.

09-19-2009, 12:19 AM	#7
pete29 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Knoxville, Iowa Posts: 122	Re: What do you think? started when i was 15. 72 gmc now a 72 chevy lifted I painted the frame with POR-15. Attached Images

09-19-2009, 07:18 AM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: What do you think? started when i was 15. 72 gmc now a 72 chevy lifted Looking good __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-19-2009, 07:59 AM	#9
pete29 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Knoxville, Iowa Posts: 122	Re: What do you think? started when i was 15. 72 gmc now a 72 chevy lifted the one picture shows it with the old rochester quadrajet, i first thought i was gonna use it but later realized it was shot so i bought a new edelbrock 650cfm. also the alternator is now upgraded to a one-wire 140 amp alternator to run stuff like subs and possibly lights on the light bar. As you can probably tell, i got a different set of fenders and inner fenders i did paint them, the cab and the rest seperate and it ended up not matching. Like i said earlier, don't buy cheap paint! And the paint was even the color i wanted! Attached Images

09-19-2009, 08:10 AM	#10
pete29 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Knoxville, Iowa Posts: 122	Re: What do you think? started when i was 15. 72 gmc now a 72 chevy lifted As you can see in the one picture, the door looks nothin like the fender. Heres a pic of my sub box. Attached Images

09-19-2009, 08:17 AM	#11
pete29 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Knoxville, Iowa Posts: 122	Re: What do you think? started when i was 15. 72 gmc now a 72 chevy lifted Interior Pictures!!!! Attached Images

09-19-2009, 09:01 PM	#12
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: What do you think? started when i was 15. 72 gmc now a 72 chevy lifted Hey, I started mine when I was 15 too, that was only 27 years ago and I'm not as close to done as you are. I suddenly don't feel so well... __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

09-19-2009, 09:24 PM	#13
pete29 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Knoxville, Iowa Posts: 122	Re: What do you think? started when i was 15. 72 gmc now a 72 chevy lifted Your only 42, so theres still plenty of time left to finish it. GOOD LUCK!

09-20-2009, 01:59 PM	#15
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: What do you think? started when i was 15. 72 gmc now a 72 chevy lifted She looks great... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-20-2009, 08:14 PM	#16
Van Cour Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Graham, Washington Posts: 31	Re: What do you think? started when i was 15. 72 gmc now a 72 chevy lifted how long did this take you to do? im 15 as well and want to build it so i can drive it to school to show off too ha ha



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

09-20-2009, 08:44 PM	#17
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: What do you think? started when i was 15. 72 gmc now a 72 chevy lifted you did all that in 2 years? LOOKS GOOD mine looks worse than when i started i think 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

09-21-2009, 11:59 AM	#18
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: What do you think? started when i was 15. 72 gmc now a 72 chevy lifted Dam dude you beat the Ugly out of that old girl......thumbs up....now back to work!!

09-21-2009, 04:53 PM	#20
0331grunt Now what?? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Webbers Falls, OK Posts: 579	Re: What do you think? started when i was 15. 72 gmc now a 72 chevy lifted That's a good looking truck. Like all the other "well aged" guys.. I've had mine for 15 years and it don't look that good!! Keep up the good work!! __________________ 69 Long Fleet - Project 06 Ram 1ton Cummins 4x4-DD 01 Tahoe- wifes "The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." ~ Vince Lombardi "A dream doesn't become reality through magic, it takes sweat, determination and hard work." ~ Colin Powell my, um, build USMC OIF Veteran SEMPER FI!

09-25-2009, 08:35 AM	#21
pete29 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Knoxville, Iowa Posts: 122	Re: What do you think? started when i was 15. 72 gmc now a 72 chevy lifted Got er painted! Sorry about the pictures. i'm gonna take some when its sunny. Attached Images

09-25-2009, 08:40 AM	#22
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: What do you think? started when i was 15. 72 gmc now a 72 chevy lifted Dam!!!!!!!!!!

09-25-2009, 09:46 AM	#23
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: What do you think? started when i was 15. 72 gmc now a 72 chevy lifted Looks good!! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-25-2009, 10:17 AM	#24
0331grunt Now what?? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Webbers Falls, OK Posts: 579	Re: What do you think? started when i was 15. 72 gmc now a 72 chevy lifted Looking good!! __________________ 69 Long Fleet - Project 06 Ram 1ton Cummins 4x4-DD 01 Tahoe- wifes "The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." ~ Vince Lombardi "A dream doesn't become reality through magic, it takes sweat, determination and hard work." ~ Colin Powell my, um, build USMC OIF Veteran SEMPER FI!

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.