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**C101972** · 04-22-2021, 11:08 AM

You are making great progress which you are going to have a beautiful truck!! Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing your truck! I wish mine was that far. Do you have any extra parts to sell? Thanks
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**GSFMECH** · 04-22-2021, 11:21 AM

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You are making great progress which you are going to have a beautiful truck!! Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing your truck! I wish mine was that far. Do you have any extra parts to sell? Thanks
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Thanks bro, no most parts have been used or sold already. What are you looking for?

**C101972** · 04-22-2021, 12:18 PM

My truck has been off road for 30years, it’s a 72 Cheyenne so just getting back to it now. Interior parts, seat belts, door panels, I don’t have seats. Took it apart back then and now trying to build it back up. So what do you have? Thanks
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**GSFMECH** · 04-22-2021, 09:30 PM

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My truck has been off road for 30years, it’s a 72 Cheyenne so just getting back to it now. Interior parts, seat belts, door panels, I don’t have seats. Took it apart back then and now trying to build it back up. So what do you have? Thanks
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Sorry but I don't have much that I would get rid of, my brother and friends are all building trucks so the parts pretty much stay local.

**C101972** · 04-22-2021, 11:31 PM

Thanks anyway. Keep up the great work!
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**GSFMECH** · 04-23-2021, 11:01 AM

With the original hub caps and stock wheels. Took it out for a final drive as a LWB.

**GSFMECH** · 04-23-2021, 11:05 AM

Random photos of the QA1 Stuff

**GSFMECH** · 04-23-2021, 11:07 AM

I picked up a set of NOS rockers off the board. I have a set of repops that came with the truck, but these work way better. Old Castro will like these, they fit like a glove but are not cheap when you find them. Worth every penny for the labor you save.

**GSFMECH** · 04-23-2021, 11:09 AM

Also picked up a new Big Block fan shroud and fan here off the board, mine were smashed. I wound up not using this fan and used a mid-80’s C-30 5 blade fan for a 454 or diesel and an ECP radiator.

61_FL_Apache · 04-26-2021, 08:10 AM

Great build!

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-26-2021, 08:36 AM

Looking good.

**GSFMECH** · 04-26-2021, 08:58 AM

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Great build!

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Looking good.

Thanks guys

**GSFMECH** · 04-26-2021, 11:50 AM

Prepping for a little paint and minor body work

**GSFMECH** · 04-26-2021, 11:52 AM

My Vintage air unit turned up.

**GSFMECH** · 04-26-2021, 11:53 AM

Scrubbing and sanding the interior man that was the nastiest truck ever

61_FL_Apache · 04-27-2021, 06:37 AM

Great metal and paint work Mike.

Snake72 · 04-27-2021, 11:14 AM

Fantastic build, this is a fun one to watch

**LEEVON** · 04-27-2021, 11:24 AM

Coming together! I see no problems with door speakers, at least you didn't cut them into the kick panels like I did when I was 16 I'd like to punch myself for that. Dad told me to put them in the doors and I didn't do it just because I knew everything.

**GSFMECH** · 04-27-2021, 11:34 AM

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Great metal and paint work Mike.

Thanks Steve

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Fantastic build, this is a fun one to watch

It was a fun build, thanks

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Coming together! I see no problems with door speakers, at least you didn't cut them into the kick panels like I did when I was 16 I'd like to punch myself for that. Dad told me to put them in the doors and I didn't do it just because I knew everything.

Leevon, yeah I said what the heck, I ran a stock am/fm radio for years and missed having sounds. When I was a kid the thing to do was put them in the doors but later on everyone quit doing it.

**GSFMECH** · 04-27-2021, 11:37 AM

Masked up in a cocoon. Got the floor scuffed/ Ospho’d and ready to spray lizard skin. I used both the sound control and insulation

**GSFMECH** · 04-27-2021, 11:39 AM

Fender body work, priming and blocking done, below shots are after paint. I cut in the inside of the fenders as well.

**GSFMECH** · 04-27-2021, 11:40 AM

Unmasked the fenders, they came out ok.

**lolife99** · 04-28-2021, 12:32 PM

Love love love this truck.
QUALITY everything on this build.

**GSFMECH** · 04-28-2021, 09:34 PM

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Love love love this truck.
QUALITY everything on this build.

Thanks Keith, I really appreciate that.

61_FL_Apache · 04-29-2021, 07:40 AM

YAY! Its on the ground!

04-22-2021, 11:08 AM	#1
C101972 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota Posts: 539	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build You are making great progress which you are going to have a beautiful truck!! Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing your truck! I wish mine was that far. Do you have any extra parts to sell? Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

04-22-2021, 11:31 PM	#5
C101972 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota Posts: 539	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Thanks anyway. Keep up the great work! Posted via Mobile Device

04-23-2021, 11:01 AM	#6
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build With the original hub caps and stock wheels. Took it out for a final drive as a LWB. Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

04-23-2021, 11:05 AM	#7
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Random photos of the QA1 Stuff Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

04-23-2021, 11:07 AM	#8
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build I picked up a set of NOS rockers off the board. I have a set of repops that came with the truck, but these work way better. Old Castro will like these, they fit like a glove but are not cheap when you find them. Worth every penny for the labor you save. Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

04-22-2021, 12:18 PM	#3
C101972 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota Posts: 539	My truck has been off road for 30years, it’s a 72 Cheyenne so just getting back to it now. Interior parts, seat belts, door panels, I don’t have seats. Took it apart back then and now trying to build it back up. So what do you have? Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

04-23-2021, 11:09 AM	#9
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Also picked up a new Big Block fan shroud and fan here off the board, mine were smashed. I wound up not using this fan and used a mid-80’s C-30 5 blade fan for a 454 or diesel and an ECP radiator. Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

04-26-2021, 08:10 AM	#10
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Great build! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

04-26-2021, 08:36 AM	#11
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Looking good. __________________ "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

04-26-2021, 11:50 AM	#13
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Prepping for a little paint and minor body work Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

04-26-2021, 11:52 AM	#14
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build My Vintage air unit turned up. Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

04-26-2021, 11:53 AM	#15
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Scrubbing and sanding the interior man that was the nastiest truck ever Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

04-27-2021, 06:37 AM	#16
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Great metal and paint work Mike. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

04-27-2021, 11:14 AM	#17
Snake72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 266	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Fantastic build, this is a fun one to watch

04-27-2021, 11:24 AM	#18
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Coming together! I see no problems with door speakers, at least you didn't cut them into the kick panels like I did when I was 16 I'd like to punch myself for that. Dad told me to put them in the doors and I didn't do it just because I knew everything. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids



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04-27-2021, 11:37 AM	#20
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Masked up in a cocoon. Got the floor scuffed/ Ospho’d and ready to spray lizard skin. I used both the sound control and insulation Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by GSFMECH; 04-27-2021 at 12:17 PM.

04-27-2021, 11:39 AM	#21
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Fender body work, priming and blocking done, below shots are after paint. I cut in the inside of the fenders as well. Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

04-27-2021, 11:40 AM	#22
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Unmasked the fenders, they came out ok. Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

04-28-2021, 12:32 PM	#23
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build Love love love this truck. QUALITY everything on this build. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-29-2021, 07:40 AM	#25
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: “Castro” my new 72 build YAY! Its on the ground! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

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