Grandpa's 72 restoration

[Snake72]

This will not be a restoration or a hot rod LS swap on bags, even though those are way cool. I want this direction to be preservation, safety and drivability

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by Snake72

This will not be a restoration or a hot rod LS swap on bags, even though those are way cool. I want this direction to be preservation, safety and drivability

I like the direction you're headed.

[68Gold/white]

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I like the direction you're headed.

Me too!!!

[Snake72]

Well no progress on old blue, but I did get the 56 loaded up and trailered down to my shop (in progress). It hasn't run since about 2006, 3 of the brakes were frozen up so we backed off the pads and knocked them loose. It got its first bath in many years and I even tried a test patch of Meguires #7 on the hood with fantastic results. This project will be "fix what needs fixing" and leave the rest alone, just clean it up and get it safe and enjoyable. The trucks name has always been RIP, because he has twice now slept for 20 years and been revived. Rip was bought new by my great grandpa, so my kids will be the 5th generation to enjoy this truck, I'm beyond happy.

[Snake72]

I'll be starting a new build thread on 47-59 page. Here's a few more pics in Rips new home

[tutone]

I love the 56. My Dad had a red 57 when I was about 13 or so. He wouldn't hang on to it for me, though. I will go over and follow that build thread too.