Pics of my 72. 4 years ago - today. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cedorris · 10-09-2012, 02:54 PM

My dad had parked it in the field for several years. In 2008 I finally talked him into giving it to me. After new fluids, filters, battery, and a little carb cleaning we had it running.

I drove it around for a while - even towed my buddy's Ford to the shop with it.

The I decided to tear it apart. Thought it would be a quick job.

After changing jobs, moving three times, and getting married things started coming together.

All the photos I have for now, chrome, glass, and grill going in this week. Will be home in the next week or two.

**RenoKeene** · 10-09-2012, 04:24 PM

Comming along nicely! Great history.

cedorris · 10-09-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Comming along nicely! Great history.

Thank you! My dad had always wanted to restore it, but he never really had the time or the cash. He is super excited to see it come along. I can't wait to go for a ride with him in it when it's all done.

Somewhere I have pictures of me with this truck when I was barely old enough to walk. I'll have to get them scanned in and post them as well. This truck has a lot of personal history, indeed.

**Clyde65** · 10-09-2012, 04:34 PM

I sure like that deep forest green and white. cool history too!

OldYeller72 · 10-09-2012, 05:08 PM

Very nice! I wish my dad could go for a ride in mine with me. Your lucky CE take advantage before its to late. Keep up the great work!

Lee H · 10-09-2012, 07:01 PM

Nice work.
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burb71 · 10-09-2012, 07:53 PM

Very cool indeed, what brand bed liner is that?

FetchMeAPepsi · 10-10-2012, 09:26 AM

Great story! Like someone said that green and white is great looking on this year. My G-pa had one the same colors that he kept until he was too old to drive. Wish I had the opportunity to save it back then but I didn't even know any better at the time.

And you're about a stones throw and a fart away from me. Are you keeping it on your dad's place or in one of those rent-a-shops?

cedorris · 10-10-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by FetchMeAPepsi

And you're about a stones throw and a fart away from me. Are you keeping it on your dad's place or in one of those rent-a-shops?

Right now it's with a body shop in Pauls Valley. This Saturday it's coming home with me.

FetchMeAPepsi · 10-10-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cedorris

Right now it's with a body shop in Pauls Valley. This Saturday it's coming home with me.

Awesome! Four years of hard work and now the payoff. I might like the shop info if you're happy with them. Assuming I get my surgery over with soon I'll be trying my own body work next summer and if I get stumped I'll need an escape I can trust. (PM'd of course)

Zoomin · 10-10-2012, 11:54 AM

Congratulations, Clayton! Can't wait to see more pix on Saturday.

cedorris · 10-10-2012, 02:23 PM

I will still have a little work in the interior after I get it back.

I need to refurbish the woodgrain on all the interior pieces, have the bench seat reupholstered, and I'll need to buy a new steering wheel (the current wheel is in pretty bad shape).

Mayo · 10-10-2012, 06:39 PM

That looks great so far

weever82 · 10-10-2012, 07:23 PM

Love the history of the truck and is coming along nicely! Congrats.

Weev-

ole dollor · 10-10-2012, 10:13 PM

i am liking your truck. great story with your dad, hope you do get to take lots of rides with your dad for many years to come....my son is coming over thursday morning , we are going to do some work on his 63 c-10....i love it when we get together for a work on our trucks day.....have fun with your build..

cedorris · 10-11-2012, 04:16 PM

The chrome and lights are in. Only waiting on the glass guys for the windshields and UPS to deliver the new outer grill shell.

Andy4639 · 10-11-2012, 04:25 PM

Nice truck and nice work on the body. Mine was that color combo when I bought it. It's RED now though!

cedorris · 10-11-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Nice truck and nice work on the body.

The guys I have on the paint and body are doing a phenomenal job. I took it as far as I could with my limited (non-existent) skills.

When I took it to the guys back in June it took two trailers to get everything to them. The bed was worked and in Z-Chrome and bolted to the frame. The frame, suspension, and drive train were all together.

The cab was in Z-Chrome. I hadn't touched the front clip or the doors.

The rest of the truck was in plastic totes and I had boxes full of bolts in baggies.

They were originally just going to do the paint and body and bolt it up. A few weeks later the guy called and said "How would you like to actually drive this thing home? I'll put it all back together for you for just a little more cash." After 4 years it was an offer I couldn't refuse.

I've been very happy with these guys indeed.

cedorris · 11-02-2012, 10:56 AM

Update:
I haven't been able to get any high quality pics yet, but here are a few I snapped in my driveway.

I'm going to get some better shots in a more scenic area soon.

big_al_71 · 11-02-2012, 11:24 AM

Great story and it is so awesome to see it back to it's original glory.....

Daddy'O · 11-02-2012, 11:40 AM

Very nice - I really like that color!

Has your Dad seen it yet?

92sierraslx · 11-02-2012, 11:55 AM

nice job but you forgot to clean your wheels lol

Daaaanz67 · 11-02-2012, 11:56 AM

Nice job.
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cedorris · 11-02-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Daddy'O

Has your Dad seen it yet?

Yes he has. He took it for a joy ride with my mom. He was delighted.

cedorris · 11-02-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 92sierraslx

nice job but you forgot to clean your wheels lol

Haha. True. If you look close they don't match. Wheels are the next item on the to-do list.

10-09-2012, 02:54 PM	#1
cedorris 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 302	Pics of my 72. 4 years ago - today. My dad had parked it in the field for several years. In 2008 I finally talked him into giving it to me. After new fluids, filters, battery, and a little carb cleaning we had it running. I drove it around for a while - even towed my buddy's Ford to the shop with it. The I decided to tear it apart. Thought it would be a quick job. After changing jobs, moving three times, and getting married things started coming together. All the photos I have for now, chrome, glass, and grill going in this week. Will be home in the next week or two. __________________ -Clayton 1972 Cheyenne Super LWB 350 - farm truck restore project - twitter @oldgreen

10-09-2012, 04:24 PM	#2
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Pics of my 72. 4 years ago - today. Comming along nicely! Great history. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

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Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: Pics of my 72. 4 years ago - today. I sure like that deep forest green and white. cool history too! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-09-2012, 05:08 PM	#5
OldYeller72 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whitewright, TX Posts: 27	Re: Pics of my 72. 4 years ago - today. Very nice! I wish my dad could go for a ride in mine with me. Your lucky CE take advantage before its to late. Keep up the great work!

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Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: Pics of my 72. 4 years ago - today. Nice work. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

10-09-2012, 07:53 PM	#7
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	Re: Pics of my 72. 4 years ago - today. Very cool indeed, what brand bed liner is that?

10-10-2012, 09:26 AM	#8
FetchMeAPepsi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Edmond, Ks Posts: 595	Re: Pics of my 72. 4 years ago - today. Great story! Like someone said that green and white is great looking on this year. My G-pa had one the same colors that he kept until he was too old to drive. Wish I had the opportunity to save it back then but I didn't even know any better at the time. And you're about a stones throw and a fart away from me. Are you keeping it on your dad's place or in one of those rent-a-shops? __________________ Step by steps: Remove primer to reveal original paint Rebuild a carburetor See My Build - Cecilia! Some people are like slinkys. Not worth much but funny as heck when pushed down stairs.

10-10-2012, 11:54 AM	#11
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Pics of my 72. 4 years ago - today. Congratulations, Clayton! Can't wait to see more pix on Saturday. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

10-10-2012, 02:23 PM	#12
cedorris 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 302	Re: Pics of my 72. 4 years ago - today. I will still have a little work in the interior after I get it back. I need to refurbish the woodgrain on all the interior pieces, have the bench seat reupholstered, and I'll need to buy a new steering wheel (the current wheel is in pretty bad shape). __________________ -Clayton 1972 Cheyenne Super LWB 350 - farm truck restore project - twitter @oldgreen

10-10-2012, 06:39 PM	#13
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Pics of my 72. 4 years ago - today. That looks great so far __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

10-10-2012, 07:23 PM	#14
weever82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 551	Re: Pics of my 72. 4 years ago - today. Love the history of the truck and is coming along nicely! Congrats. Weev- __________________ Weev- Life's tough...... It's even tougher when your stupid - John Wayne

10-10-2012, 10:13 PM	#15
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: Pics of my 72. 4 years ago - today. i am liking your truck. great story with your dad, hope you do get to take lots of rides with your dad for many years to come....my son is coming over thursday morning , we are going to do some work on his 63 c-10....i love it when we get together for a work on our trucks day.....have fun with your build..

10-11-2012, 04:16 PM	#16
cedorris 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 302	Re: Pics of my 72. 4 years ago - today. The chrome and lights are in. Only waiting on the glass guys for the windshields and UPS to deliver the new outer grill shell. __________________ -Clayton 1972 Cheyenne Super LWB 350 - farm truck restore project - twitter @oldgreen

10-11-2012, 04:25 PM	#17
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Pics of my 72. 4 years ago - today. Nice truck and nice work on the body. Mine was that color combo when I bought it. It's RED now though! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-02-2012, 10:56 AM	#19
cedorris 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 302	Re: Pics of my 72. 4 years ago - today. Update: I haven't been able to get any high quality pics yet, but here are a few I snapped in my driveway. I'm going to get some better shots in a more scenic area soon. __________________ -Clayton 1972 Cheyenne Super LWB 350 - farm truck restore project - twitter @oldgreen



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11-02-2012, 11:24 AM	#20
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Pics of my 72. 4 years ago - today. Great story and it is so awesome to see it back to it's original glory..... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-02-2012, 11:40 AM	#21
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11-02-2012, 11:55 AM	#22
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