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Brad · 04-02-2007, 10:31 PM

By all appearances if you got that for less than $1500, you got a deal!

drman929 · 04-02-2007, 10:33 PM

Busted, I'm around the Morrilton area. About 1.5 hrs north of ya. I make a run to Oaklawn about once a year and know people that go weekly...haha

drman929 · 04-02-2007, 10:36 PM

Brad, I like the interior the best. Nothing has been touched. It would look new if I cleaned it, except for that one little damn rusty spot on windshield edge of the roof. Still don't understand how that got there since it's been sitting inside a barn.

It was tough to get all of that dirt off!

If you notice, the front corner of the bed is drooping. That is from the rust.

The bed is definately the truck's downfall.

Bus Ted Knuckle · 04-02-2007, 10:41 PM

Well, I guess I'll have to plan on more sunday drives around Morrilton if there are trucks still in barns up there

PM me the next time you head down my way.

MXmaniac · 04-02-2007, 10:52 PM

That sound's a lot like my truck. Mine had been sitting in a field down the road from me since the original owner parked it in the 80's, because he had foot problems and needed a truck with an automatic. The man never sold a vehicle, when he got a new one he would just park the old ones out in the field. So when he died last year, his son started selling off all the old vehicles and machinery, and other random junk. I paid about $800 for my truck, completely original, with no rust.

drman929 · 04-02-2007, 10:55 PM

There's a few of them hiding around. The last time I was in Hot Springs I saw quite a few!

I'm seeing a 47-53 in your avatar, looks bigger than a half ton though. What are your other rides?

drman929 · 04-02-2007, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MXmaniac

That sound's a lot like my truck. Mine had been sitting in a field down the road from me since the original owner parked it in the 80's, because he had foot problems and needed a truck with an automatic. The man never sold a vehicle, when he got a new one he would just park the old ones out in the field. So when he died last year, his son started selling off all the old vehicles and machinery, and other random junk. I paid about $800 for my truck, completely original, with no rust.

You are luckier than me!

Iron-Butt · 04-03-2007, 06:01 AM

good buy

396L35 · 04-03-2007, 06:18 AM

Neat find...

Bus Ted Knuckle · 04-03-2007, 09:04 AM

It's my 2 ton wrecker in the avitar. I have a 69 you can read about here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=227781

I also have a few other old projects lurking around the shop. We've been restoring since about 1986.

**Yukon Jack** · 04-03-2007, 10:23 AM

Looks like a pretty good buy to me - congrats.

toms68cst · 04-03-2007, 08:55 PM

I'm anxious to see what she looks like all cleaned up!

drman929 · 04-03-2007, 09:54 PM

Someday I'll get more pics.

Busted...you suck. I'm jealous of your score.

Bus Ted Knuckle · 04-03-2007, 10:16 PM

Don't hate me 'cause I'm lucky

drman929 · 04-03-2007, 10:26 PM

Well fine I forgive you I guess...

Here's ya some eye candy. My dad built these suckers...I helped with the dirty work. The cream is totally factory original, but the red has a later 261 along with the Pacers, radials, and a more road-friendly rear end ratio. He also put a factory radio inside the red one. He sold both of them during the Annual Petit Jean antique show last year. There is another project in the disassembly process though.

Don't mind the missing windshield in the first pic. That was all he lacked doing on that truck, but I was too camera happy to wait.

Kager67 · 04-04-2007, 11:08 AM

Some people build and drive, some build and sell, its nice to see two more that won't be rotting away in a field somewhere. They are both beautifully done trucks. By the way, can't wait to see more pics of your score, looks sweet.

gmc1969custom · 04-04-2007, 11:51 AM

Those 2 are sweet!!!

Idaho Outlaw · 04-04-2007, 01:21 PM

Congrats on the find. I should do a better job of keeping my eyes open for cars and pickups. The way I figure it, I don't have the project in my driveway done, so I shouldn't be biting off more than I can chew.

Giddyup

72GMC2500 · 04-04-2007, 11:28 PM

thats a pretty nice truck nice to see another GMC all those nice stock chrome parts buff out to be real shiny mine has a custom heavy duty bumper that's painted white and I envy your chrome bumper.

Bus Ted Knuckle · 04-05-2007, 01:11 AM

Yeah man, three sweet trucks in all.

I'll be setting up at Pettit Jean this year...I still need to find a spot to park my camper

TRUCKER-TRUCKIN' · 04-05-2007, 05:19 AM

Great buy, I'd a done it tooo!!!

04-02-2007, 10:31 PM	#26
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Found an untouched 72 GMC... By all appearances if you got that for less than $1500, you got a deal! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

04-02-2007, 10:33 PM	#27
drman929 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 232	Re: Found an untouched 72 GMC... Busted, I'm around the Morrilton area. About 1.5 hrs north of ya. I make a run to Oaklawn about once a year and know people that go weekly...haha

04-02-2007, 10:36 PM	#28
drman929 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 232	Re: Found an untouched 72 GMC... Brad, I like the interior the best. Nothing has been touched. It would look new if I cleaned it, except for that one little damn rusty spot on windshield edge of the roof. Still don't understand how that got there since it's been sitting inside a barn. It was tough to get all of that dirt off! If you notice, the front corner of the bed is drooping. That is from the rust. The bed is definately the truck's downfall. Last edited by drman929; 04-02-2007 at 10:38 PM.

04-02-2007, 10:41 PM	#29
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: Found an untouched 72 GMC... Well, I guess I'll have to plan on more sunday drives around Morrilton if there are trucks still in barns up there PM me the next time you head down my way.

04-02-2007, 10:52 PM	#30
MXmaniac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 356	Re: Found an untouched 72 GMC... That sound's a lot like my truck. Mine had been sitting in a field down the road from me since the original owner parked it in the 80's, because he had foot problems and needed a truck with an automatic. The man never sold a vehicle, when he got a new one he would just park the old ones out in the field. So when he died last year, his son started selling off all the old vehicles and machinery, and other random junk. I paid about $800 for my truck, completely original, with no rust. __________________ Andrew '69 C-20(292, 4-speed) Retired Daily Driver '64 C-10(250, 3-speed) Fixerupper '97 F*rd Mustang GT(4.6L, 5-speed) Daily Driver If I only wanted two pedals I'd have bought a bicycle.

04-02-2007, 10:55 PM	#31
drman929 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 232	Re: Found an untouched 72 GMC... There's a few of them hiding around. The last time I was in Hot Springs I saw quite a few! I'm seeing a 47-53 in your avatar, looks bigger than a half ton though. What are your other rides?

04-03-2007, 06:01 AM	#33
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Found an untouched 72 GMC... good buy __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

04-03-2007, 06:18 AM	#34
396L35 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 41	Re: Found an untouched 72 GMC... Neat find...

04-03-2007, 09:04 AM	#35
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: Found an untouched 72 GMC... It's my 2 ton wrecker in the avitar. I have a 69 you can read about here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=227781 I also have a few other old projects lurking around the shop. We've been restoring since about 1986.

04-03-2007, 10:23 AM	#36
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Found an untouched 72 GMC... Looks like a pretty good buy to me - congrats. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-03-2007, 08:55 PM	#37
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,296	Re: Found an untouched 72 GMC... I'm anxious to see what she looks like all cleaned up! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

04-03-2007, 09:54 PM	#38
drman929 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 232	Re: Found an untouched 72 GMC... Someday I'll get more pics. Busted...you suck. I'm jealous of your score.

04-03-2007, 10:16 PM	#39
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: Found an untouched 72 GMC... Don't hate me 'cause I'm lucky Last edited by Bus Ted Knuckle; 04-03-2007 at 10:17 PM.

04-03-2007, 10:26 PM	#40
drman929 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 232	Re: Found an untouched 72 GMC... Well fine I forgive you I guess... Here's ya some eye candy. My dad built these suckers...I helped with the dirty work. The cream is totally factory original, but the red has a later 261 along with the Pacers, radials, and a more road-friendly rear end ratio. He also put a factory radio inside the red one. He sold both of them during the Annual Petit Jean antique show last year. There is another project in the disassembly process though. Don't mind the missing windshield in the first pic. That was all he lacked doing on that truck, but I was too camera happy to wait. Last edited by drman929; 04-03-2007 at 10:28 PM.

04-04-2007, 11:08 AM	#41
Kager67 what knocking sound? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: good ol North Dakota Posts: 148	Re: Found an untouched 72 GMC... Some people build and drive, some build and sell, its nice to see two more that won't be rotting away in a field somewhere. They are both beautifully done trucks. By the way, can't wait to see more pics of your score, looks sweet. __________________ 1968 C-10 1953 belair two-door post 1955 chevy 3600 big window 1950 studebaker starlite coupe 1968 Impala SS



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04-04-2007, 11:51 AM	#42
gmc1969custom Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canton, TX Posts: 211	Re: Found an untouched 72 GMC... Those 2 are sweet!!! __________________ 1969 Custom w/Turquoise Interior. 75k miles, 350 V8, THM400 (Almost) All Original

04-04-2007, 01:21 PM	#43
Idaho Outlaw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chukar Hunting Paradise Posts: 80	Re: Found an untouched 72 GMC... Congrats on the find. I should do a better job of keeping my eyes open for cars and pickups. The way I figure it, I don't have the project in my driveway done, so I shouldn't be biting off more than I can chew. Giddyup __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB K10 Custom/Deluxe Earth first! We'll log the other planet's later.

04-04-2007, 11:28 PM	#44
72GMC2500 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 53	Re: Found an untouched 72 GMC... thats a pretty nice truck nice to see another GMC all those nice stock chrome parts buff out to be real shiny mine has a custom heavy duty bumper that's painted white and I envy your chrome bumper. __________________ Stephen

04-05-2007, 01:11 AM	#45
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: Found an untouched 72 GMC... Yeah man, three sweet trucks in all. I'll be setting up at Pettit Jean this year...I still need to find a spot to park my camper __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

04-05-2007, 05:19 AM	#46
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