jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly - Page 12 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

no1udknow · 04-16-2015, 02:27 PM

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So today my truck got named Colonel Mustard.

haha! by who? My truck got it's name from my suster when she was visiting from Tennessee. She saw the "Thrasher" magazine sticker in the back window from the PO and decided it was the perfect name for the truck. So now we all call it the Thrasher.

jimbosprint · 04-16-2015, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by no1udknow

Jimbo, did you already install your glovebox? if not could you give me some measurements off of it? mine fell out and got crushed by a passenger, now I want to make one out of sheet metal, just need the dimensions.

Sorry, I already put it in. You have to practically fold it in half to get it in through the glove box opening, so I don't know how sheet metal would work. Maybe with no AC it would be possible to install from below?

no1udknow · 04-24-2015, 11:43 AM

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Sorry, I already put it in. You have to practically fold it in half to get it in through the glove box opening, so I don't know how sheet metal would work. Maybe with no AC it would be possible to install from below?

I have been looking at that and I think I am going to do a 2 piece (top and bottom) that overlap eachother, and then on the outer piece of the overlap, tack a nut or use a well nut, and put a few round head screws from the inside to hold them together, then finish it off with some felt or something so it isn't bare metal.

Saclandman · 04-24-2015, 09:42 PM

I just got mine from GMC Pauls sitting in the garage. I can get some dimensions for you when I get home.

jimbosprint · 04-27-2015, 07:53 PM

I just ordered 4 new shocks from Amazon for $102.

Amazon.com: KYB KIT 4 FRONT & REAR shocks /...
I also found this $40 mail-in rebate from KYB (http://www.kyb.com/40-for-4/), so my total cost for all new shocks will be $62!

jimbosprint · 04-30-2015, 04:08 PM

I installed some tie-down hooks in the bed of the truck today. No drilling required.

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jimbosprint · 05-04-2015, 01:04 PM

I actually got the rebate mailed in - shocking!

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knomadd · 05-04-2015, 04:07 PM

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I actually got the rebate mailed in - shocking!

pun intended? Those look like nice shocks.

jimbosprint · 05-04-2015, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

pun intended? Those look like nice shocks.

Pun definitely intended.

jimbosprint · 05-06-2015, 06:46 PM

Used my truck for some real work today. Hauled a yard of concrete for a foundation for a shed I'm building.

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Saclandman · 05-06-2015, 07:11 PM

That's a truck doing what it meant to do. Nice.

mcbassin · 05-07-2015, 12:37 PM

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Used my truck for some real work today. Hauled a yard of concrete for a foundation for a shed I'm building.

How freaking cool is that! your truck is a beast

no1udknow · 05-07-2015, 02:56 PM

[QUOTE=jimbosprint;7161977]Used my truck for some real work today. Hauled a yard of concrete for a foundation for a shed...[/QUOTE ]

that concrete pad doesn't look big enough to fit your truck on, what the heck man?

jimbosprint · 05-07-2015, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by no1udknow

that concrete pad doesn't look big enough to fit your truck on, what the heck man?

Haha, I do need a garage. A little 8'x10' shed is the best I can do for now. At least I'll be able to get the truck parts out of my living room.

jimbosprint · 05-13-2015, 11:41 PM

More work for the truck today picking up lumber for my shed.

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Saclandman · 05-14-2015, 12:27 AM

That's some manly stuff, right there.

jimbosprint · 05-19-2015, 06:33 PM

I had some time today to install the new shocks. Looks like the old ones weren't doing much good.

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jimbosprint · 05-21-2015, 11:14 AM

New shocks ride smooth.

Oh, and here is the shed I built. It sure is nice to have a truck to do things with.

flashed · 05-21-2015, 12:03 PM

Jim ,the shed turned out nice ,did not take you long to build it either .

jimbosprint · 05-22-2015, 05:12 PM

Here's a couple more truck action photos - hauling yard waste to the recycling yard.

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jimbosprint · 06-02-2015, 04:03 PM

My Old Air Products order arrived! Should have working AC relatively soon.

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mcbassin · 06-02-2015, 04:17 PM

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My Old Air Products order arrived! Should have working AC relatively soon.

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Very Nice

flashed · 06-02-2015, 06:09 PM

Good news ,you have made that such a nice truck ,staying tuned in .

Xeen · 06-02-2015, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbosprint

My Old Air Products order arrived! Should have working AC relatively soon.

Sweet, I'm happy to see you are continuing to improve the old girl.
It's going to be a cool 60 degrees in there this summer.

dfwright · 06-03-2015, 12:52 AM

Well, I've only read up through page 5, but this looks like my kind of build! I'm subscribed, and so far, what I've seen looks fantastic! Excellent work!

04-24-2015, 09:42 PM	#279
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly I just got mine from GMC Pauls sitting in the garage. I can get some dimensions for you when I get home. __________________ 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

04-27-2015, 07:53 PM	#280
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 941	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly I just ordered 4 new shocks from Amazon for $102. Amazon.com: KYB KIT 4 FRONT & REAR shocks /... I also found this $40 mail-in rebate from KYB (http://www.kyb.com/40-for-4/), so my total cost for all new shocks will be $62! __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com Last edited by jimbosprint; 04-27-2015 at 08:23 PM.

04-30-2015, 04:08 PM	#281
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 941	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly I installed some tie-down hooks in the bed of the truck today. No drilling required. __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

05-04-2015, 01:04 PM	#282
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 941	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly I actually got the rebate mailed in - shocking! __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

05-06-2015, 06:46 PM	#285
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 941	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly Used my truck for some real work today. Hauled a yard of concrete for a foundation for a shed I'm building. __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

05-06-2015, 07:11 PM	#286
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly That's a truck doing what it meant to do. Nice. __________________ 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

05-07-2015, 02:56 PM	#288
no1udknow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sacramento,California Posts: 696	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly [QUOTE=jimbosprint;7161977]Used my truck for some real work today. Hauled a yard of concrete for a foundation for a shed...[/QUOTE ] that concrete pad doesn't look big enough to fit your truck on, what the heck man? __________________ Built not bought! My dad always tried to convince me HEI was pointless! Welding is a lot like sex, you don't have to be great with the rod as long as you thoroughly prep the surface and your good at grinding My build : 68 C10 Short Bed Conversion

05-13-2015, 11:41 PM	#290
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 941	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly More work for the truck today picking up lumber for my shed. __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

05-14-2015, 12:27 AM	#291
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly That's some manly stuff, right there. __________________ 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

05-19-2015, 06:33 PM	#292
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 941	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly I had some time today to install the new shocks. Looks like the old ones weren't doing much good. __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

05-21-2015, 11:14 AM	#293
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 941	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly New shocks ride smooth. Oh, and here is the shed I built. It sure is nice to have a truck to do things with. Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

05-21-2015, 12:03 PM	#294
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly Jim ,the shed turned out nice ,did not take you long to build it either .

05-22-2015, 05:12 PM	#295
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 941	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly Here's a couple more truck action photos - hauling yard waste to the recycling yard. __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

06-02-2015, 04:03 PM	#296
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 941	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly My Old Air Products order arrived! Should have working AC relatively soon. (new condenser not pictured) __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

06-02-2015, 06:09 PM	#298
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly Good news ,you have made that such a nice truck ,staying tuned in .



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06-03-2015, 12:52 AM	#300
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly Well, I've only read up through page 5, but this looks like my kind of build! I'm subscribed, and so far, what I've seen looks fantastic! Excellent work! __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

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