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leh72super1500 · 11-12-2009, 12:19 AM

Hello
I would like to introduce myself and my truck. I may be new to this forum but I am not a stranger to these trucks as I have owned and restored several in my life time. However out of all of them I have a soft spot in my heart for the 67 to 72 model year GMs, so when I saw this one I just had to buy it. It is a 1972 GMC Super Custom 1500 with 73,000 original miles and a numbers matching 402 BB with TH 400 tranny. It has a factory Tach and the PO had installed a OEM Tilt steering wheel and High Energy Ignition. The seat and interior are original and in excellent shape. I also beleive it has its original Hawaiian Blue / White Western two tone paint. The Vehicle is in excellent shape considering it has spent its entire life here in Alberta. I thank the previous owners for taking such good care of this old girl. Although not all is perfect it does have some rust issues in the cab corners, cab supports, minor dings in body, and the wood box floor is rotted. My short term plans are to drive (dry roads only) and enjoy the truck as is. After all they are only original once. As I am a sucker for originality my longer term plans are to keep it as original as possible with repairs to the body, and all new paint. The only customization I would like to do is replace the rotted wood box floor with varnished Oak and polished SS skid strips and install the 15 x 8 rally rims that came with it. My welding and wood working hobbies will come in handy for fixing the rust and the box floor. I will leave the interior alone as I love the patina and smell of this old cab. I think this site is great and I look forward to chatting with you all.

**70cst** · 11-12-2009, 12:49 AM

WOW leh72super1500 ... that is one very sharp lookin 1972 GMC Super Custom 1500 ... That is a truck that you can be proud to own and drive.

and

from Ohio ... to the best 67-72 site that is dedicated to our trucks!

Jerry Jones · 11-12-2009, 01:21 AM

Congrats!!! that is a beauty!!! Welcome aboard from Northern California!

**old Rusty C10** · 11-12-2009, 08:30 PM

welcome aboard and thats a beautiful truck

leh72super1500 · 11-14-2009, 08:36 PM

Thanks all for all of the nice comments! I Look forward to chatting with you in the forums.

srea76 · 11-15-2009, 12:23 AM

welcome. Nice truck!

Sacramento70 · 11-17-2009, 01:25 AM

WOW my favorite colors, its a bummer that the previous owner didnt throw in rust with the deal

leh72super1500 · 11-18-2009, 11:39 PM

Here are a couple of more pictures, of the bad and ugly. Just in case you thought this was a perfect truck.

11-12-2009, 12:19 AM	#1
leh72super1500 GMC with Blue Plaid Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Langdon, Alberta Posts: 139	Hello from Calgary Canada Hello I would like to introduce myself and my truck. I may be new to this forum but I am not a stranger to these trucks as I have owned and restored several in my life time. However out of all of them I have a soft spot in my heart for the 67 to 72 model year GMs, so when I saw this one I just had to buy it. It is a 1972 GMC Super Custom 1500 with 73,000 original miles and a numbers matching 402 BB with TH 400 tranny. It has a factory Tach and the PO had installed a OEM Tilt steering wheel and High Energy Ignition. The seat and interior are original and in excellent shape. I also beleive it has its original Hawaiian Blue / White Western two tone paint. The Vehicle is in excellent shape considering it has spent its entire life here in Alberta. I thank the previous owners for taking such good care of this old girl. Although not all is perfect it does have some rust issues in the cab corners, cab supports, minor dings in body, and the wood box floor is rotted. My short term plans are to drive (dry roads only) and enjoy the truck as is. After all they are only original once. As I am a sucker for originality my longer term plans are to keep it as original as possible with repairs to the body, and all new paint. The only customization I would like to do is replace the rotted wood box floor with varnished Oak and polished SS skid strips and install the 15 x 8 rally rims that came with it. My welding and wood working hobbies will come in handy for fixing the rust and the box floor. I will leave the interior alone as I love the patina and smell of this old cab. I think this site is great and I look forward to chatting with you all. Attached Images __________________ Current: 1972 GMC Super Custom 1500 402 < 73K Orig MI 2015 GMC Canyon SLT(Daily Driver) Previous: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2.9L I4 1988 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 10 350 < 60K Orig MI 1984 GMC S-15 2.8L V6 1976 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 Camper Special 350 1980 GMC High Sierra 3500 Dually 350 4spd 1974 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 10 Shorty 454 (Was my Dads, I wish I still had it) 1969 GMC 910 250 I6 4spd

11-12-2009, 12:49 AM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Hello from Calgary Canada WOW leh72super1500 ... that is one very sharp lookin 1972 GMC Super Custom 1500 ... That is a truck that you can be proud to own and drive. and from Ohio ... to the best 67-72 site that is dedicated to our trucks! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 11-12-2009 at 12:49 AM.

11-12-2009, 01:21 AM	#3
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: Hello from Calgary Canada Congrats!!! that is a beauty!!! Welcome aboard from Northern California! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

11-12-2009, 08:30 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Hello from Calgary Canada welcome aboard and thats a beautiful truck __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-14-2009, 08:36 PM	#5
leh72super1500 GMC with Blue Plaid Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Langdon, Alberta Posts: 139	Re: Hello from Calgary Canada Thanks all for all of the nice comments! I Look forward to chatting with you in the forums. __________________ Current: 1972 GMC Super Custom 1500 402 < 73K Orig MI 2015 GMC Canyon SLT(Daily Driver) Previous: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2.9L I4 1988 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 10 350 < 60K Orig MI 1984 GMC S-15 2.8L V6 1976 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 Camper Special 350 1980 GMC High Sierra 3500 Dually 350 4spd 1974 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 10 Shorty 454 (Was my Dads, I wish I still had it) 1969 GMC 910 250 I6 4spd

11-15-2009, 12:23 AM	#6
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Hello from Calgary Canada welcome. Nice truck!

11-17-2009, 01:25 AM	#7
Sacramento70 Blazer Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sacramento, ca Posts: 249	Re: Hello from Calgary Canada WOW my favorite colors, its a bummer that the previous owner didnt throw in rust with the deal __________________ 1970 Chevy blazer

11-18-2009, 11:39 PM	#8
leh72super1500 GMC with Blue Plaid Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Langdon, Alberta Posts: 139	Re: Hello from Calgary Canada Here are a couple of more pictures, of the bad and ugly. Just in case you thought this was a perfect truck. __________________ Current: 1972 GMC Super Custom 1500 402 < 73K Orig MI 2015 GMC Canyon SLT(Daily Driver) Previous: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2.9L I4 1988 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 10 350 < 60K Orig MI 1984 GMC S-15 2.8L V6 1976 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 Camper Special 350 1980 GMC High Sierra 3500 Dually 350 4spd 1974 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 10 Shorty 454 (Was my Dads, I wish I still had it) 1969 GMC 910 250 I6 4spd Last edited by leh72super1500; 11-25-2009 at 11:51 PM.



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