Drove home 72 bare bones gmc shortbed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

12secondnova · 02-16-2016, 11:10 PM

Brought the new addition home today. Its a 1972 gmc shortbed fleetside 2wd truck that has ZERO options. Straight 6 with a 3 speed on the floor. My cousin picked it up and when he brought it home the wife wasnt to happy so he sold it to another cousin who than sold it to me lol all this happend in less than 24 hours

Drove it home and gave it a simple green spray down and than pressure washed it off. The oxidation was washing off like mud it was so thick. After a bath she looks alot better.

Not bad for 2k I think. The previous owner looks like they rattle canned the spots that were rusting and it has alot of runs in it. Anyone have a way to get the runs out without taking any unnecessary paint off?

collin70k/20 · 02-16-2016, 11:14 PM

Nice truck what are your plans for it?

12secondnova · 02-16-2016, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by collin70k/20

Nice truck what are your plans for it?

Not sure. First things first though it LOWER IT and put some stock steel hubcap rims on it. Than either big block or LS but its getting a t56 either way.

collin70k/20 · 02-16-2016, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12secondnova

Not sure. First things first though it LOWER IT and put some stock steel hubcap rims on it. Than either big block or LS but its getting a t56 either way.

Sweet keep us posted hope you put a big block in it cause everyone is doing Ls swaps these days

sierragrande71 · 02-17-2016, 02:14 AM

Nice find! What did you end doing with that white '70 longbed that jake sold you?

sleepertruck72 · 02-17-2016, 03:02 AM

I wish I had cousins like that

Nice little rig

The Chainsaw · 02-17-2016, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sierragrande71

Nice find! What did you end doing with that white '70 longbed that jake sold you?

Driving it like it was stolen

sierragrande71 · 02-17-2016, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Chainsaw

Driving it like it was stolen

Thats awesome! Glad it went to a good home.

The Chainsaw · 02-17-2016, 08:46 AM

If he ever stops getting new projects, he might just start fixing up white lightning.

It sure is fun the way it is though

**72 Super** · 02-17-2016, 08:57 AM

Nice truck and great cousins. It cleaned up well. Check out all those options

Ray

FlameOut · 02-17-2016, 09:30 AM

Nice! You weren't kidding about the options. That one has even less than mine

New_70'C10 · 02-17-2016, 10:07 AM

That's a great find and I'm sure your cousins are going to be hating on you once they see the finished product.

snipescastle2 · 02-17-2016, 10:21 AM

You can remove the rattle can spray paint with some enamel reducer or some brake parts cleaner, just don't keep it there very long....
Ben

davepl · 02-17-2016, 01:50 PM

Is that officially a ZERO OPTION spid? All it lists are the exterior and interior color, and you had to have both... don't think I've actually seen one before!

EARNHARDT#3 · 02-17-2016, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepl

Is that officially a ZERO OPTION spid? All it lists are the exterior and interior color, and you had to have both... don't think I've actually seen one before!

I was thinking the same thing. Someone literally said they want the cheapest truck possible.

**WIDESIDE72** · 02-17-2016, 03:34 PM

That oxidation was so thick, I thought it was grey primer!

My dad and I redid a truck that could be its sister. Originally same color blue 71 GMC swb stepside. No options, 6 cyl 3 spd ott, radio delete.

We had it painted charcoal grey. It belongs to another member here on the forum now.

stomper · 02-17-2016, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepl

Is that officially a ZERO OPTION spid? All it lists are the exterior and interior color, and you had to have both... don't think I've actually seen one before!

Yea I was expecting to see HD springs or something. That's a boneafide 0 option truck!

12secondnova · 02-17-2016, 11:34 PM

Already putting it to work on the dairy.

02-16-2016, 11:10 PM	#1
12secondnova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: norcal Posts: 673	Drove home 72 bare bones gmc shortbed Brought the new addition home today. Its a 1972 gmc shortbed fleetside 2wd truck that has ZERO options. Straight 6 with a 3 speed on the floor. My cousin picked it up and when he brought it home the wife wasnt to happy so he sold it to another cousin who than sold it to me lol all this happend in less than 24 hours Drove it home and gave it a simple green spray down and than pressure washed it off. The oxidation was washing off like mud it was so thick. After a bath she looks alot better. Not bad for 2k I think. The previous owner looks like they rattle canned the spots that were rusting and it has alot of runs in it. Anyone have a way to get the runs out without taking any unnecessary paint off?

02-16-2016, 11:14 PM	#2
collin70k/20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Schaefferstown, PA Posts: 202	Re: Drove home 72 bare bones gmc shortbed Nice truck what are your plans for it?

02-17-2016, 02:14 AM	#5
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: Drove home 72 bare bones gmc shortbed Nice find! What did you end doing with that white '70 longbed that jake sold you?

02-17-2016, 03:02 AM	#6
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Drove home 72 bare bones gmc shortbed I wish I had cousins like that Nice little rig __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

02-17-2016, 08:46 AM	#9
The Chainsaw Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 103	Re: Drove home 72 bare bones gmc shortbed If he ever stops getting new projects, he might just start fixing up white lightning. It sure is fun the way it is though

02-17-2016, 08:57 AM	#10
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,686	Re: Drove home 72 bare bones gmc shortbed Nice truck and great cousins. It cleaned up well. Check out all those options Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

02-17-2016, 09:30 AM	#11
FlameOut Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 712	Re: Drove home 72 bare bones gmc shortbed Nice! You weren't kidding about the options. That one has even less than mine __________________ Bill 2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 Ext Cab 1500 1972 Chevy K-10 SOLD 1967 Chevelle SS

02-17-2016, 10:07 AM	#12
New_70'C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 146	Re: Drove home 72 bare bones gmc shortbed That's a great find and I'm sure your cousins are going to be hating on you once they see the finished product. __________________ 1970 SWB CST; 307ci, 200-4R, (Slow Motion)

02-17-2016, 10:21 AM	#13
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Drove home 72 bare bones gmc shortbed You can remove the rattle can spray paint with some enamel reducer or some brake parts cleaner, just don't keep it there very long.... Ben

02-17-2016, 01:50 PM	#14
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Drove home 72 bare bones gmc shortbed Is that officially a ZERO OPTION spid? All it lists are the exterior and interior color, and you had to have both... don't think I've actually seen one before! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

02-17-2016, 03:34 PM	#16
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: Drove home 72 bare bones gmc shortbed That oxidation was so thick, I thought it was grey primer! My dad and I redid a truck that could be its sister. Originally same color blue 71 GMC swb stepside. No options, 6 cyl 3 spd ott, radio delete. We had it painted charcoal grey. It belongs to another member here on the forum now.

02-17-2016, 11:34 PM	#18
12secondnova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: norcal Posts: 673	Re: Drove home 72 bare bones gmc shortbed Already putting it to work on the dairy.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.