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**Joesjunk** · 07-22-2018, 08:33 AM

Wow, that’s a cool one for sure! I think the factory paint stripe is so neat

bill3rail · 07-22-2018, 11:45 AM

Nice Truck, thanks for sharing the pictures.

Bill

factorystock · 07-22-2018, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joesjunk

I think the factory paint stripe is so neat

X2! IMO, upper paint stripes look better than upper moldings on non tu tone paint jobs. There are no sharp upper body contours there , unlike the bottom sharp body contours which looks good with moldings.

bruceman1968 · 07-23-2018, 03:30 PM

Brad, What a great truck! You made a great find and the lack of rust really makes it special. Betty Jane sure is going to be pretty when you get the detail work done. Can't wait to see her. Here is the pricing I said I would work up for her.

1972 C10

CS10934 = $2716.90
A28 = $51.00 Window, sliding rear
D89 = $13.00 Stripe, body side paint
G50 = $18.00 Rear Coil Spring, capacity 2000lb each
H01 = $12.00 3:07 gear, w/ 3or4 speed manual
P01 = $26.00 Wheel covers, w/o YE9
U63 = $67.00 Radio, AM
V43 = $49.00 Rear Step Bumper
V46 = $15.00 Chrome Front Bumper
Z53 = $12.00 Guages, Amp, Temp, Oil
Total = $2979.90
Plus State and local taxes, license fees, Dealer prep, handling fees, accessories etc.

$2979.90 is roughly $18,000. today.

Hopefully I can come up and see her soon.
TTYL, Bruce

Orange67 · 07-23-2018, 07:01 PM

Very cool truck man. I think were i in your shoes, I'd drive the crap out of it while my 67 was under the knife.

towbar · 07-23-2018, 09:41 PM

Oh what I'd give for that OG paint passenger side door!! Great truck!

weim55 · 07-24-2018, 01:10 AM

My advice, just leave it alone. Made it 46 years in solid original condition. Something I really enjoy doing on originals like this : while keeping her drivable all the time take a weekend here in there and restore each working component to as new. Carefully preserve- clean - renew all the original finishes and soft pieces. It's really a joy to drive something as it would've been back in the day with all the components working properly, engine in a perfect state of tune, column shift greased and adjusted properly, tight front end etc....By '72 these base trucks drive like a dream when everything is operating as it should. Your truck has great soul, if you're thinking about modifying it, just sell it, plenty of dime a dozen long beds to turn into anything you want........

Enjoy her, she's a good one!

Steve weim55 Colorado

**dagnabbitt** · 07-24-2018, 08:12 AM

Wow that's nice, what a farm-fresh truck. I can't believe you found this, the seller must have been swamped with inquiries if he listed it. Did you just come across it and make an offer? It seems like the color in particular is rare: nowadays every other new vehicle is black, but back then everything was yellow, green and orange. I wonder if anyone knows the approximate number made in comparison to other colors.

I wouldn't change much except the bumpers (both, in white) and the wheels. Although I like the PO1s that it came with, in my opinion they seem to look better on 67-68s than 71-72s. I'd go with white steelies and period dog dishes: I can't tell what era those ones that are one it are from, but they seem to go well.

I wouldn't paint it, but it would be tempting if you did to give it a two-tone look with a white roof. Personally I would just lightly buff it and seek expert opinion on how to preserve that patina.

That said, I only offer my opinion because you asked, its your truck and you should enjoy it any way you like!

**dagnabbitt** · 07-24-2018, 08:20 AM

I just noticed that the SPID says it came with a chrome bumper, so on second thought I guess I wouldn't go with white. That's an interesting option: the original buyer wanted a base model but couldn't resist adding a little bling to his new purchase, along with the paint stripe. It also means that whatever bumper you go with in the rear, you will probably choose chrome too, I am guessing.

Econman · 07-24-2018, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dagnabbitt

I just noticed that the SPID says it came with a chrome bumper, so on second thought I guess I wouldn't go with white. That's an interesting option: the original buyer wanted a base model but couldn't resist adding a little bling to his new purchase, along with the paint stripe. It also means that whatever bumper you go with in the rear, you will probably choose chrome too, I am guessing.

Original trumps all.. I agree and retract my earlier post on the white bumpers.

**RenoKeene** · 07-24-2018, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dagnabbitt

Wow that's nice, what a farm-fresh truck. I can't believe you found this, the seller must have been swamped with inquiries if he listed it. Did you just come across it and make an offer? It seems like the color in particular is rare: nowadays every other new vehicle is black, but back then everything was yellow, green and orange. I wonder if anyone knows the approximate number made in comparison to other colors.

I wouldn't change much except the bumpers (both, in white) and the wheels. Although I like the PO1s that it came with, in my opinion they seem to look better on 67-68s than 71-72s. I'd go with white steelies and period dog dishes: I can't tell what era those ones that are one it are from, but they seem to go well.

I wouldn't paint it, but it would be tempting if you did to give it a two-tone look with a white roof. Personally I would just lightly buff it and seek expert opinion on how to preserve that patina.

That said, I only offer my opinion because you asked, its your truck and you should enjoy it any way you like!

It was on Craigslist for about an hour and I recognized the house in the pictures, right around the corner from me. I bought the wheels and tires for 'Rose' from the same guy several years ago. Seems like it was meant to be mine.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-24-2018, 10:32 AM

I love the stripe. I would just clean it up and enjoy it. Nice score!

68Gold/white · 07-24-2018, 10:59 AM

IF, IF it was mine....
I'd try to stop all that surface rust, even if your new black paint doesn't match perfect, it will be hardly noticeable being black.

Make sure all mechanical things are in working order. Re-pack front wheel bearings, machine rotors and install new semi-metallic brake pads. Suck the old brake fluid brake fluid out of m/cyl, then bleed front and rear brakes, purging them of old cruddy fluid...

Check rear end, maybe change oil in it...

Best thing being a 71 or 72 is having disc brakes, no conversion needed. I plan to install manual disc brakes on my 67 and 68, wondering how the brake pedal effort will be when I do that.

I'm guessing that the 3.07 gear ratio was an option, I'd guess that the 3.73 would be standard for a 6 cyl...

My ONLY change would be a small block 400 and TH350 trans...maybe....

keep driving it!!!

Major congrats!!!

07-22-2018, 08:33 AM	#26
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: 'Betty Jane' 72 Survivor Wow, that’s a cool one for sure! I think the factory paint stripe is so neat __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-22-2018, 11:45 AM	#27
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: 'Betty Jane' 72 Survivor Nice Truck, thanks for sharing the pictures. Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

07-23-2018, 03:30 PM	#29
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: 'Betty Jane' 72 Survivor Brad, What a great truck! You made a great find and the lack of rust really makes it special. Betty Jane sure is going to be pretty when you get the detail work done. Can't wait to see her. Here is the pricing I said I would work up for her. 1972 C10 CS10934 = $2716.90 A28 = $51.00 Window, sliding rear D89 = $13.00 Stripe, body side paint G50 = $18.00 Rear Coil Spring, capacity 2000lb each H01 = $12.00 3:07 gear, w/ 3or4 speed manual P01 = $26.00 Wheel covers, w/o YE9 U63 = $67.00 Radio, AM V43 = $49.00 Rear Step Bumper V46 = $15.00 Chrome Front Bumper Z53 = $12.00 Guages, Amp, Temp, Oil Total = $2979.90 Plus State and local taxes, license fees, Dealer prep, handling fees, accessories etc. $2979.90 is roughly $18,000. today. Hopefully I can come up and see her soon. TTYL, Bruce __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

07-23-2018, 07:01 PM	#30
Orange67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 499	Re: 'Betty Jane' 72 Survivor Very cool truck man. I think were i in your shoes, I'd drive the crap out of it while my 67 was under the knife. __________________ Justin '67 C20 CST Custom Camper '04.5 LLY Duramax CCSB...sold

07-23-2018, 09:41 PM	#31
towbar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Marshall, NC....heart of the Appalachians.....aka, Gods country!! Posts: 537	Re: 'Betty Jane' 72 Survivor Oh what I'd give for that OG paint passenger side door!! Great truck!

07-24-2018, 01:10 AM	#32
weim55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Larkspur, Colorado Posts: 916	Re: 'Betty Jane' 72 Survivor My advice, just leave it alone. Made it 46 years in solid original condition. Something I really enjoy doing on originals like this : while keeping her drivable all the time take a weekend here in there and restore each working component to as new. Carefully preserve- clean - renew all the original finishes and soft pieces. It's really a joy to drive something as it would've been back in the day with all the components working properly, engine in a perfect state of tune, column shift greased and adjusted properly, tight front end etc....By '72 these base trucks drive like a dream when everything is operating as it should. Your truck has great soul, if you're thinking about modifying it, just sell it, plenty of dime a dozen long beds to turn into anything you want........ Enjoy her, she's a good one! Steve weim55 Colorado

07-24-2018, 08:12 AM	#33
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,453	Re: 'Betty Jane' 72 Survivor Wow that's nice, what a farm-fresh truck. I can't believe you found this, the seller must have been swamped with inquiries if he listed it. Did you just come across it and make an offer? It seems like the color in particular is rare: nowadays every other new vehicle is black, but back then everything was yellow, green and orange. I wonder if anyone knows the approximate number made in comparison to other colors. I wouldn't change much except the bumpers (both, in white) and the wheels. Although I like the PO1s that it came with, in my opinion they seem to look better on 67-68s than 71-72s. I'd go with white steelies and period dog dishes: I can't tell what era those ones that are one it are from, but they seem to go well. I wouldn't paint it, but it would be tempting if you did to give it a two-tone look with a white roof. Personally I would just lightly buff it and seek expert opinion on how to preserve that patina. That said, I only offer my opinion because you asked, its your truck and you should enjoy it any way you like! __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

07-24-2018, 08:20 AM	#34
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,453	Re: 'Betty Jane' 72 Survivor I just noticed that the SPID says it came with a chrome bumper, so on second thought I guess I wouldn't go with white. That's an interesting option: the original buyer wanted a base model but couldn't resist adding a little bling to his new purchase, along with the paint stripe. It also means that whatever bumper you go with in the rear, you will probably choose chrome too, I am guessing. __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

07-24-2018, 10:32 AM	#37
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: 'Betty Jane' 72 Survivor I love the stripe. I would just clean it up and enjoy it. Nice score! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

07-24-2018, 10:59 AM	#38
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,411	Re: 'Betty Jane' 72 Survivor IF, IF it was mine.... I'd try to stop all that surface rust, even if your new black paint doesn't match perfect, it will be hardly noticeable being black. Make sure all mechanical things are in working order. Re-pack front wheel bearings, machine rotors and install new semi-metallic brake pads. Suck the old brake fluid brake fluid out of m/cyl, then bleed front and rear brakes, purging them of old cruddy fluid... Check rear end, maybe change oil in it... Best thing being a 71 or 72 is having disc brakes, no conversion needed. I plan to install manual disc brakes on my 67 and 68, wondering how the brake pedal effort will be when I do that. I'm guessing that the 3.07 gear ratio was an option, I'd guess that the 3.73 would be standard for a 6 cyl... My ONLY change would be a small block 400 and TH350 trans...maybe.... keep driving it!!! Major congrats!!!



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