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72-c20 · 05-23-2008, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by benwantland

Thanks. I think I'll pass on the trade... now, if you had a 71-72 3/4 4x4, I'd think a little harder... but actually, for my intended use, a 1/2 ton 4x2 is perfect, because it shouldn't be too hard on gas. $1k is on the high end as far as discretionary purchases for me, but I've always wanted one, and undoubtedly would eventually own one, and, honestly, you never see any of these trucks in decent running condition going for less than 1000 bucks... so it seemed like the right decision.

cool, I found my truck this past monday evening just around the corner from me in Des Moines... 72 Custom/20 4wd.....

I haven't taken posession yet, but will in the next week.

Chevyman680063 · 05-23-2008, 03:52 AM

Good truck to start with. Have fun working on and driving it.

**bigsnookmaster** · 05-23-2008, 03:06 PM

These trucks are like boats,they are money pits! But Hey,you gotta spend your money somewhere,and you can't take it with you when your gone.Nice find.

benwantland · 05-24-2008, 05:49 AM

Finally brought her home tonight... and I'm loving it. It even has the owner's manual!

ed2552 · 05-24-2008, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by benwantland

Finally brought her home tonight... and I'm loving it. It even has the owner's manual!

Nice, we bought a baler like that, had the manual, was in the twine box, oil covered the pages, it will be around forever!! =)

**El Jay** · 05-24-2008, 06:43 AM

You have no conscience.
You stole the dang thing.

Great score. Have fun

72cheyennesuper20 · 05-24-2008, 06:59 AM

Nice truck. Great color combo.

benwantland · 05-29-2008, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 72-c20

cool, I found my truck this past monday evening just around the corner from me in Des Moines... 72 Custom/20 4wd.....

I haven't taken posession yet, but will in the next week.

So did you ever get that truck? I'm just an hour away from DSM...

Pic of the owner's manual:

72-c20 · 05-29-2008, 06:37 PM

Yes, this past saturday.

it's got:
a Holley 600 cfm carb on it
Warn Lockouts on the front
HEI Distributor
3" lift with 33x12.50 tires

a little rustier than I had hoped, but still salvageable... and damn, this thing is big.... had to use a short 3 step step ladder the change the plugs, and I was in the engine bay to change the back 2 on the drivers side....

needed to add 3 qts ATF for the tranny to engage, and got the engine running. needs to have fresh gas though..... and the brakes bled better.

rambler · 05-29-2008, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ed2552

Nice, we bought a baler like that, had the manual, was in the twine box, oil covered the pages, it will be around forever!! =)

what kind of baler?

benwantland · 05-29-2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 72-c20

needed to add 3 qts ATF for the tranny to engage, and got the engine running. needs to have fresh gas though..... and the brakes bled better.

Better add an accelerator pedal to that list.

No, but seriously, nice find.

**72 Super** · 05-30-2008, 02:34 AM

Both of those trucks look like real good deals! Goodluck with them.

Ray

72-c20 · 05-30-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 Super

Both of those trucks look like real good deals! Goodluck with them.

Ray

I gave $800 for mine....

benwantland · 05-31-2008, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 72-c20

I gave $800 for mine....

You may have gotten a better deal than me... maybe... I dunno. In any case, I think we're both lucky. When we get these things looking good, we need to have an iowa meet.

berencam · 05-31-2008, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by benwantland

but sand everything below the bottom trim as much as possible then use a bunch of bondo and/or fiberglass to get rid of holes, cover with spray paint..

Spray foam works pretty good..

benwantland · 06-01-2008, 03:18 AM

Haha, that's not a bad idea to let me drive it for 6 months without too much work/money...

72-c20 · 07-01-2008, 03:03 AM

any updates on your truck?

70LonghornCST · 07-01-2008, 04:26 AM

Great deal and congrats you finally getting your truck.

Sinisterspeed · 07-01-2008, 02:39 PM

I think the lower trim was put there from the factory to know how far to lower them into the bondo tank.... Even with the rust repair done right there is still going to be body filler somewhere. Good luck on your truck and if your going for the temporary fix, as stated above it wont last forever but do your best to keep moisture off of any of it and it will last longer then you think. Again nice truck good luck with it.

05-23-2008, 03:52 AM	#27
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Finally got a classic bowtie! Good truck to start with. Have fun working on and driving it.

05-23-2008, 03:06 PM	#28
bigsnookmaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,270	Re: Finally got a classic bowtie! These trucks are like boats,they are money pits! But Hey,you gotta spend your money somewhere,and you can't take it with you when your gone.Nice find. __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

05-24-2008, 05:49 AM	#29
benwantland Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 71	Re: Finally got a classic bowtie! Finally brought her home tonight... and I'm loving it. It even has the owner's manual!

05-24-2008, 06:43 AM	#31
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05-24-2008, 06:59 AM	#32
72cheyennesuper20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 414	Re: Finally got a classic bowtie! Nice truck. Great color combo.

05-29-2008, 06:37 PM	#34
72-c20 Packrat Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 459	Re: Finally got a classic bowtie! Yes, this past saturday. it's got: a Holley 600 cfm carb on it Warn Lockouts on the front HEI Distributor 3" lift with 33x12.50 tires a little rustier than I had hoped, but still salvageable... and damn, this thing is big.... had to use a short 3 step step ladder the change the plugs, and I was in the engine bay to change the back 2 on the drivers side.... needed to add 3 qts ATF for the tranny to engage, and got the engine running. needs to have fresh gas though..... and the brakes bled better.

05-30-2008, 02:34 AM	#37
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Finally got a classic bowtie! Both of those trucks look like real good deals! Goodluck with them. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

06-01-2008, 03:18 AM	#41
benwantland Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 71	Re: Finally got a classic bowtie! Haha, that's not a bad idea to let me drive it for 6 months without too much work/money...

07-01-2008, 03:03 AM	#42
72-c20 Packrat Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 459	Re: Finally got a classic bowtie! any updates on your truck? __________________ gone: --'07 Tahoe LTZ 4WD --'68 Firebird 400 Convertible gone: --'72 Chevy K20

07-01-2008, 04:26 AM	#43
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07-01-2008, 02:39 PM	#44
Sinisterspeed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gales Creek, Oregon Posts: 619	Re: Finally got a classic bowtie! I think the lower trim was put there from the factory to know how far to lower them into the bondo tank.... Even with the rust repair done right there is still going to be body filler somewhere. Good luck on your truck and if your going for the temporary fix, as stated above it wont last forever but do your best to keep moisture off of any of it and it will last longer then you think. Again nice truck good luck with it. __________________ There are two kinds of people, those who finish what they start and so on. 70 GMC Longhorn (A.K.A Money Bucket) 57 Chev 3100 05 Chevy LLY Dmax. 67 Chevy Camaro Dad's Budget Build 55 My Longhorn Build



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