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Chevelle454 · 08-18-2003, 01:10 AM

Here is the '72 I picked up about a month ago. It was my dad's truck many years ago, then my grandpa's, then my uncles, now it is mine. I got it for $100.

The only bad rust is on the rocker panels, the rest is pretty much solid(except for the rear bumper, which you can see in the pic). It is a 350 with a 350 auto.

I am having some problems trying to get it running properly right now, but it will be rebuilt soon anyway. It needs a lot of work, but it will be a very nice truck when finished.

Chevelle454 · 08-18-2003, 01:11 AM

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Chevy Wrench · 08-18-2003, 02:20 AM

Looks like you have a pretty solid foundation to start with. Plus, its a family truck...even better. As far as the rockers being rusted, it happens to them all. Im in the process of replacing almost the entire flood board on my 67. As far as my 40, I had to find 4 different trucks to make 1. But its a lot further along than the 67. By the way, welcome to the board.
John

*Phillip Johnson* · 08-18-2003, 03:41 AM

Nice truck! Looks like a fun project! Im just starting a 71 Cheyenne myself. Should take about 6 months. Im making it my winter project.

**Palf70Step** · 08-18-2003, 05:36 AM

Good start on your project and better yet it's a family heirloom.

Chevelle454 · 08-18-2003, 08:45 AM

It will probably be a couple years before it is complete. But it's not like I am throwing my money away, it will never go down in value. Unlike people that dump $10k into motors for their dodge neons...

This project should be a lot of fun. I am getting ready to pull the box off soon to start working on that. I tried to get the tailgate off, but it won't come off! Aren't they designed the same as the 73-87 trucks? I can't seem to pull one side out, it's stuck.

SLS · 08-18-2003, 09:18 AM

Chevelle:

In the course of fixing up your old truck you will find a lot of things are not like the newer models. You've heard the old saying: "They don't make 'em like they used too".

You found one already...the tailgate removal process.

1) You must first lower the gate to the point where you can lift the supporting rod UP at it's joint in order to line up the slot where it connects with the tailgate..so it can be slipped off of the gateitself..

2) Then, on one side of the bed, you will have to remove the two bolts that holds the trunion (the round hinge thingy) to the bedside.

3) After disconnecting BOTH supports and ONE trunnion...the gate will pull off.

I hope this helps.

*Randy70C-10* · 08-18-2003, 09:24 AM

Cool!

Good luck fixing her up, just take your time and do it right.

Chevelle454 · 08-18-2003, 10:02 AM

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Originally posted by SLS

2) Then, on one side of the bed, you will have to remove the two bolts that holds the trunion (the round hinge thingy) to the bedside.

Thats what I was missing, I knew something was wrong...

Thanks

**Yukon Jack** · 08-18-2003, 10:20 AM

Great buy for $100.00. What are your plans?

Chevelle454 · 08-18-2003, 10:43 AM

I am going to take it down to the frame and have it sandblasted and repainted, and refinish it piece by piece. The exterior will be all original, but I think I want to have bucket seats and a center console in the cab. Maybe even a small TV built into the console...

08-18-2003, 01:10 AM	#1
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	Some pics of my '72... Here is the '72 I picked up about a month ago. It was my dad's truck many years ago, then my grandpa's, then my uncles, now it is mine. I got it for $100. The only bad rust is on the rocker panels, the rest is pretty much solid(except for the rear bumper, which you can see in the pic). It is a 350 with a 350 auto. I am having some problems trying to get it running properly right now, but it will be rebuilt soon anyway. It needs a lot of work, but it will be a very nice truck when finished. Attached Images

08-18-2003, 02:20 AM	#3
Chevy Wrench former desert rat Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: salt lake city, utah Home of the 3 M's Mormons, methlabs and minivans Posts: 320	Looks like you have a pretty solid foundation to start with. Plus, its a family truck...even better. As far as the rockers being rusted, it happens to them all. Im in the process of replacing almost the entire flood board on my 67. As far as my 40, I had to find 4 different trucks to make 1. But its a lot further along than the 67. By the way, welcome to the board. John __________________ 94 Chevy Silverado Ext cab 4/6 drop w/ 18's and 2500watt system (work truck). 67 Chevy swb under const. frame off custom, 20's, bagged and a large rat under the hood,and a 1940 Chevy truck under const.

08-18-2003, 05:36 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Good start on your project and better yet it's a family heirloom. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-18-2003, 08:45 AM	#6
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	It will probably be a couple years before it is complete. But it's not like I am throwing my money away, it will never go down in value. Unlike people that dump $10k into motors for their dodge neons... This project should be a lot of fun. I am getting ready to pull the box off soon to start working on that. I tried to get the tailgate off, but it won't come off! Aren't they designed the same as the 73-87 trucks? I can't seem to pull one side out, it's stuck. __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

08-18-2003, 10:20 AM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Great buy for $100.00. What are your plans? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-18-2003, 01:11 AM	#2
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	#2 Attached Images

08-18-2003, 03:41 AM	#4
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,579	Nice truck! Looks like a fun project! Im just starting a 71 Cheyenne myself. Should take about 6 months. Im making it my winter project.

08-18-2003, 09:18 AM	#7
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	Chevelle: In the course of fixing up your old truck you will find a lot of things are not like the newer models. You've heard the old saying: "They don't make 'em like they used too". You found one already...the tailgate removal process. 1) You must first lower the gate to the point where you can lift the supporting rod UP at it's joint in order to line up the slot where it connects with the tailgate..so it can be slipped off of the gateitself.. 2) Then, on one side of the bed, you will have to remove the two bolts that holds the trunion (the round hinge thingy) to the bedside. 3) After disconnecting BOTH supports and ONE trunnion...the gate will pull off. I hope this helps.

08-18-2003, 09:24 AM	#8
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Cool! Good luck fixing her up, just take your time and do it right.

08-18-2003, 10:43 AM	#11
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	I am going to take it down to the frame and have it sandblasted and repainted, and refinish it piece by piece. The exterior will be all original, but I think I want to have bucket seats and a center console in the cab. Maybe even a small TV built into the console... __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20



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