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poor_mans72 · 12-28-2014, 09:44 PM

Hey everyone, joined a couple months ago and haven't had time to post. A couple months back I picked up a 1972 GMC from Craigslist . I always liked these truck since I was a kid and my dad had a 70 stepside when I was little. Now that I have 2 boys of my own we have a project to work on and drive together. Plans are for a low budget build, lowering 2" in front and 3" rear for now, got some 17" rims, put the gas tank out back and going to keep the patina for now. We want a driver and have a amazing truck to start with, came from California and spent its life on a vineyard hauling grapes. Was parked for many years in a garage and is super solid. Long term would love to see a LS under the hood but for now we'll stick with the 307 and save our money for that.

poor_mans72 · 12-28-2014, 09:48 PM

1st time in the shop

poor_mans72 · 12-28-2014, 09:50 PM

My youngest helping out

57larry · 12-28-2014, 09:51 PM

good looking project. make sure your boys help you rebuild it

poor_mans72 · 12-28-2014, 09:51 PM

Gettin at it

poor_mans72 · 12-28-2014, 10:02 PM

Thanks 57larry, I'm lucky they both like to spend time in the shop

CST10 · 12-28-2014, 10:04 PM

Nice truck. You will make great memories with the boys helping you along the way.

70LonghornCST · 12-28-2014, 10:17 PM

Welcome aboard! Nice looking project you have there.

**LockDoc** · 12-28-2014, 11:00 PM

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poor_mans72 · 12-29-2014, 10:29 AM

thanks everyone, I'm looking forward to turning the wrenches and teaching my boys with the project. I'll work on my picture uploading for next time

sboris · 12-29-2014, 10:39 AM

Looking good. Look forward to your progress.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-29-2014, 11:26 AM

That's one heck of a find for your neck of the woods! How long ago was it brought over from Cali?

Drop, wheels, rub out the paint, drive... good plan!

Saclandman · 12-29-2014, 01:00 PM

Very nice truck! Enjoy it.

poor_mans72 · 12-29-2014, 01:13 PM

[QUOTE=67ChevyRedneck;6975754]That's one heck of a find for your neck of the woods! How long ago was it brought over from Cali?

Drop, wheels, rub out the paint, drive... good plan![/QUOTE

the truck has only been on the east coast since August or so, I was looking around and a friend of mine found it on CL down in Rhode Island. The guy I got it from bought and had it shipped with a early 70's Riviera then sold it.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-29-2014, 01:47 PM

That's awesome. I grew up in NY near Buffalo so I know what the rust belt trucks look like... actually, that trucks even quite a bit nicer than most anything original you find in North & South Carolina anymore.

It's a great color that should clean up really nice. I even dig the big mirrors on it. Have fun with it.

12-28-2014, 09:44 PM	#1
poor_mans72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mass Posts: 22	Long time member, first time poster Hey everyone, joined a couple months ago and haven't had time to post. A couple months back I picked up a 1972 GMC from Craigslist . I always liked these truck since I was a kid and my dad had a 70 stepside when I was little. Now that I have 2 boys of my own we have a project to work on and drive together. Plans are for a low budget build, lowering 2" in front and 3" rear for now, got some 17" rims, put the gas tank out back and going to keep the patina for now. We want a driver and have a amazing truck to start with, came from California and spent its life on a vineyard hauling grapes. Was parked for many years in a garage and is super solid. Long term would love to see a LS under the hood but for now we'll stick with the 307 and save our money for that. Attached Images

12-28-2014, 09:48 PM	#2
poor_mans72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mass Posts: 22	Re: Long time member, first time poster 1st time in the shop Attached Images

12-28-2014, 09:50 PM	#3
poor_mans72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mass Posts: 22	Re: Long time member, first time poster My youngest helping out Attached Images

12-28-2014, 09:51 PM	#4
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: Long time member, first time poster good looking project. make sure your boys help you rebuild it

12-28-2014, 09:51 PM	#5
poor_mans72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mass Posts: 22	Re: Long time member, first time poster Gettin at it Attached Images

12-28-2014, 10:02 PM	#6
poor_mans72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mass Posts: 22	Re: Long time member, first time poster Thanks 57larry, I'm lucky they both like to spend time in the shop

12-28-2014, 10:04 PM	#7
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: Long time member, first time poster Nice truck. You will make great memories with the boys helping you along the way. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

12-28-2014, 10:17 PM	#8
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Long time member, first time poster Welcome aboard! Nice looking project you have there. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

12-28-2014, 11:00 PM	#9
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,393	Re: Long time member, first time poster - Picture flip.... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-29-2014, 10:29 AM	#10
poor_mans72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mass Posts: 22	Re: Long time member, first time poster thanks everyone, I'm looking forward to turning the wrenches and teaching my boys with the project. I'll work on my picture uploading for next time

12-29-2014, 10:39 AM	#11
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,016	Re: Long time member, first time poster Looking good. Look forward to your progress. __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

12-29-2014, 11:26 AM	#12
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Long time member, first time poster That's one heck of a find for your neck of the woods! How long ago was it brought over from Cali? Drop, wheels, rub out the paint, drive... good plan! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-29-2014, 01:00 PM	#13
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: Long time member, first time poster Very nice truck! Enjoy it. __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

12-29-2014, 01:13 PM	#14
poor_mans72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mass Posts: 22	Re: Long time member, first time poster [QUOTE=67ChevyRedneck;6975754]That's one heck of a find for your neck of the woods! How long ago was it brought over from Cali? Drop, wheels, rub out the paint, drive... good plan![/QUOTE the truck has only been on the east coast since August or so, I was looking around and a friend of mine found it on CL down in Rhode Island. The guy I got it from bought and had it shipped with a early 70's Riviera then sold it.

12-29-2014, 01:47 PM	#15
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Long time member, first time poster That's awesome. I grew up in NY near Buffalo so I know what the rust belt trucks look like... actually, that trucks even quite a bit nicer than most anything original you find in North & South Carolina anymore. It's a great color that should clean up really nice. I even dig the big mirrors on it. Have fun with it. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



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