Gertie, the 72 c10 Highlander

[GoPokes72]

Hello everyone. I finally decided to start my own build thread after several months of admiring some pretty incredible builds. I am a novice, to say the least, but am using this as an opportunity to learn as I go with my dad’s help (a lot of help!).

So a little background… I grew up around these trucks; my dad always had some form of a 67-72, whether it be a truck, suburban or blazer. I bought my first 72 c10 when I was 14, and my dad and I started a restoration in preparation for my 16th birthday. Well, like many know life got in the way, and after I was married it was time for that project to move on down the road.

Let’s fast forward, I got it in my head that I had to have another one and decided I wanted to make it my daily driver, and so the hunt began. I finally found a clean, mostly original truck in my price range and the voyage began.

So without further ado… let me introduce Gertrude, a.k.a. Gertie!