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Snake72 · 09-19-2022, 09:51 AM

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 · 09-19-2022, 09:53 AM

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

tutone · 09-24-2022, 09:38 PM

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.

**68bowtie** · 09-26-2022, 09:21 AM

That is so cool.

Razoo · 11-08-2022, 06:21 PM

Even though my 68 GMC is a short step side, I'm a sucker for long beds.

Snake72 · 11-14-2022, 05:42 PM

Finally got the '72 trailered down to my house, it has been 8 years since the truck has seen the light of day. I think it looks pretty comfortable next to it's roommate! I need to finish a few things on the new shop then it's time to get these trucks on the road.

Snake72 · 06-27-2023, 05:40 PM

Wow, has been a while since I last updated. Spent most of winter and spring finishing my shop but have had some time to finally get Old Blue on the road.

Recent big changes were new tires on the white steelies with chrome dog dishes. Completely rebuilt steering, I found out the gear box was shot and blew up the power steering pump. So new gear box, pump, idler, pitman, inner and out tie rods. Lastly swapped out quadrajet for Edelbrock AVS2, very happy with this carb.

I'll spare all the little details about getting it running, but this truck runs great, drives and steers great, floats down the road without a single rattle, shake or pull. Smooth, quiet in cab, solid driver. Literally like a brand new truck. Need a little more fine tuning on carb and timing but this truck is basically "done". Just to enjoy and tinker on.

**Joesjunk** · 06-28-2023, 10:33 PM

That truck turned out excellent! Great job, congratulations

Lokin4AReason · 06-28-2023, 11:03 PM

Nice project(s) and comgrats on both of them

Like the idea that you preserving and enjoying them

cornerstone · 06-29-2023, 12:36 AM

Just a fabulous job overall. Well done.

I may have missed it in the thread, but may I ask what paint code you used? Is it the factory medium blue?, and did you go with a single stage? To me it looks like the original color Chevrolet used.

Edit: I went to the first page and found your SPID which answered most of my questions.

Snake72 · 06-30-2023, 12:39 PM

Thanks guys, looking forward to many miles of smiles with this truck. Cornerstone, yes factory medium blue, 510 code. Single stage, paint and primer materials all bought through Napa, crossfire line, which is a cheaper line but I have been very happy with it. The truck looks a little dark in pics, but its a beautiful blue especially in the sunlight.

09-19-2022, 09:51 AM	#251
Snake72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 267	Re: Grandpa's 72 restoration 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. Attached Images

09-19-2022, 09:53 AM	#252
Snake72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 267	Re: Grandpa's 72 restoration I'll be starting a new build thread on 47-59 page. Here's a few more pics in Rips new home Attached Images

09-24-2022, 09:38 PM	#253
tutone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: hickory, ky Posts: 1,302	Re: Grandpa's 72 restoration 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. __________________ :My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=807535 1972 K10 swb/1968 Camaro 350/4spd 1955 210 2 dr sedan/1998 RCSB Z71/1977 Jeep CJ5

09-26-2022, 09:21 AM	#254
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,742	Re: Grandpa's 72 restoration That is so cool. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

11-08-2022, 06:21 PM	#255
Razoo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Macon, Ga. Posts: 3	Re: Grandpa's 72 restoration Even though my 68 GMC is a short step side, I'm a sucker for long beds. __________________ 1968 GMC C15 Short bed, Step Side 2008 GMC Sierra SLE Crew cab.

11-14-2022, 05:42 PM	#256
Snake72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 267	Re: Grandpa's 72 restoration Finally got the '72 trailered down to my house, it has been 8 years since the truck has seen the light of day. I think it looks pretty comfortable next to it's roommate! I need to finish a few things on the new shop then it's time to get these trucks on the road. Attached Images

06-27-2023, 05:40 PM	#257
Snake72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 267	Re: Grandpa's 72 restoration Wow, has been a while since I last updated. Spent most of winter and spring finishing my shop but have had some time to finally get Old Blue on the road. Recent big changes were new tires on the white steelies with chrome dog dishes. Completely rebuilt steering, I found out the gear box was shot and blew up the power steering pump. So new gear box, pump, idler, pitman, inner and out tie rods. Lastly swapped out quadrajet for Edelbrock AVS2, very happy with this carb. I'll spare all the little details about getting it running, but this truck runs great, drives and steers great, floats down the road without a single rattle, shake or pull. Smooth, quiet in cab, solid driver. Literally like a brand new truck. Need a little more fine tuning on carb and timing but this truck is basically "done". Just to enjoy and tinker on. Attached Images

06-28-2023, 10:33 PM	#258
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,702	Re: Grandpa's 72 restoration That truck turned out excellent! Great job, congratulations __________________ 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

06-28-2023, 11:03 PM	#259
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: somewhere . . . Posts: 969	Re: Grandpa's 72 restoration Nice project(s) and comgrats on both of them Like the idea that you preserving and enjoying them __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

06-29-2023, 12:36 AM	#260
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Grandpa's 72 restoration Just a fabulous job overall. Well done. I may have missed it in the thread, but may I ask what paint code you used? Is it the factory medium blue?, and did you go with a single stage? To me it looks like the original color Chevrolet used. Edit: I went to the first page and found your SPID which answered most of my questions. __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

06-30-2023, 12:39 PM	#261
Snake72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 267	Re: Grandpa's 72 restoration Thanks guys, looking forward to many miles of smiles with this truck. Cornerstone, yes factory medium blue, 510 code. Single stage, paint and primer materials all bought through Napa, crossfire line, which is a cheaper line but I have been very happy with it. The truck looks a little dark in pics, but its a beautiful blue especially in the sunlight.



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