New pics of my original paint 1972 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

C10Squared · 06-23-2009, 03:43 PM

Cleaned her up today and decided to go snap some pics.

1969InSeattle · 06-23-2009, 03:45 PM

Gorgeous truck! Glad to see they used high quality paint way back when which allows us to show off the original beauty.

Nice work!

killacheyenne · 06-23-2009, 03:49 PM

thats the same color that mine was...and the inside still is haha

69GMCLonghorn · 06-23-2009, 03:52 PM

Yeah, it's amazing what a few tons of LEAD in the paint will do! Just don't lick the thing and you should be ok!

JohnC · 06-23-2009, 04:34 PM

That is one pretty truck. Really makes me want to start looking for a 67-72 truck. My best friend's dad has a 72 long bed that is that dark olive and white. His dad purchased it new in 72. It's nice, but not as nice as yours!!

chevy_mike · 06-23-2009, 04:46 PM

Very Nice!!!

What specs on the wheel and tires, also the drop?

C10Squared · 06-23-2009, 04:50 PM

Wheels are the 15x7 truck rallys.
Suspension is the ECE 3.5/5" drop.
Thanks for all the kind words everyone.

Stock72c10 · 06-23-2009, 05:18 PM

Is that 53 Dark Green Poly?

C10Squared · 06-23-2009, 05:31 PM

Not sure. The dash decal says 563? white and dark olive IIRC.

C/10 King · 06-23-2009, 05:53 PM

Yes! Thats my kind of truck!

JohnC · 06-23-2009, 05:57 PM

Is it a long bed or short? It's hard to tell from the pics. Do you have any pics of the engine bay?

C10Squared · 06-23-2009, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnC

Is it a long bed or short? It's hard to tell from the pics. Do you have any pics of the engine bay?

It's a short bed. I thought I took a side on shot today, but I guess I didn't.
I'll get some side shots and an engine bay shot next chance I get.

JohnC · 06-23-2009, 06:02 PM

Cool man look forward to seeing it.

C10Squared · 06-23-2009, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C/10 King

Yes! Thats my kind of truck!

Rene,
Little did you know that the feature on your trucks are what finally made me decide to never paint the truck and keep the original trim on it. Sure, the paint is faded in spots, but she still cleans up great and repainting/restoring the truck would erase 37 years of character IMO.

Thanks.

C10Squared · 06-23-2009, 06:12 PM

Oh, here's a pic of what is probably my favorite part on the truck.
The truck was bought new at Littrell Chevy (dealership is long since out of business).
The original owner traded a 1966 Ford Ranchero on it.

JohnC · 06-23-2009, 07:12 PM

Yeah sometimes a truck in your condition is cool with all the faded paint, and scratches. It adds character. On the other hand they sure to look good all re-painted, and back to their original glory. I say keep it the way she is until you just can't stand it anymore. It looks amazing.

C/10 King · 06-23-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by efi-street

Oh, here's a pic of what is probably my favorite part on the truck.
The truck was bought new at Littrell Chevy (dealership is long since out of business).
The original owner traded a 1966 Ford Ranchero on it.

I love it ! If you could find the orginal Chevrolet license frames from Littrell that would really seal the deal. (start look at the junk yards,auto swap meets, neighbors back yard ect.)

C10Squared · 06-23-2009, 08:56 PM

Hmmm, that's an awesome idea. Anyone on here from the Athens, AL area?

northern 85 · 06-23-2009, 09:26 PM

BEAUTIFUL TRUCK!!!!!!

truknut · 06-23-2009, 10:16 PM

I'm about 45 mins. away from Athens, AL. Good lookin truck.

72BlckButy · 06-24-2009, 08:20 AM

Beautiful original '72!

But we need more pics.....

**special-K** · 06-24-2009, 08:42 AM

That`s my kind of truck,too."Only original once",as they say.The dealer rames were more of a west coast thing back then.They had enough sense not to put plaques on the body.By the time they started doing frames back east they were plastic.And,many dealers still,also,stuck a plaque on!At least they`re stick on.They drilled holes for those chrome ones.At least some were speed nut type.

juliejacobs · 06-24-2009, 09:06 AM

wow, the paint is in excellent condition, and it's very cool that you still have the dealers emblem on it. My truck is also dark olive 1971 and I love the color. Nice truck!

MrBlue · 06-24-2009, 01:21 PM

efi-street,
Very nice to see such a fine orignal. What size tires are you running?
MrBlue

see ten · 06-24-2009, 01:43 PM

Yours and Brian's could almost pass for twins...Or brothers anyway!

Especially before he changed his wheels!

His also came from Alabama and now makes it's home in Georgia.

06-23-2009, 03:43 PM	#1
C10Squared Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: W. Atlanta, GA Posts: 180	New pics of my original paint 1972 Cleaned her up today and decided to go snap some pics. Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed '77 2wd K5 “Halfbaked” '93 Indy pace truck ‘70 GMC Jimmy ‘76 K5 Blazer Follow me on instagram @C10squared

06-23-2009, 03:45 PM	#2
1969InSeattle Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 12	Re: New pics of my original paint 1972 Gorgeous truck! Glad to see they used high quality paint way back when which allows us to show off the original beauty. Nice work!

06-23-2009, 03:49 PM	#3
killacheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 153	Re: New pics of my original paint 1972 thats the same color that mine was...and the inside still is haha __________________ 72 cheyenne super 83 chevy...4x4...454

06-23-2009, 03:52 PM	#4
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: New pics of my original paint 1972 Yeah, it's amazing what a few tons of LEAD in the paint will do! Just don't lick the thing and you should be ok!

06-23-2009, 04:34 PM	#5
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: New pics of my original paint 1972 That is one pretty truck. Really makes me want to start looking for a 67-72 truck. My best friend's dad has a 72 long bed that is that dark olive and white. His dad purchased it new in 72. It's nice, but not as nice as yours!!

06-23-2009, 04:46 PM	#6
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06-23-2009, 04:50 PM	#7
C10Squared Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: W. Atlanta, GA Posts: 180	Re: New pics of my original paint 1972 Wheels are the 15x7 truck rallys. Suspension is the ECE 3.5/5" drop. Thanks for all the kind words everyone. __________________ '72 Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed '77 2wd K5 “Halfbaked” '93 Indy pace truck ‘70 GMC Jimmy ‘76 K5 Blazer Follow me on instagram @C10squared

06-23-2009, 05:18 PM	#8
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: New pics of my original paint 1972 Is that 53 Dark Green Poly?

06-23-2009, 05:31 PM	#9
C10Squared Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: W. Atlanta, GA Posts: 180	Re: New pics of my original paint 1972 Not sure. The dash decal says 563? white and dark olive IIRC. __________________ '72 Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed '77 2wd K5 “Halfbaked” '93 Indy pace truck ‘70 GMC Jimmy ‘76 K5 Blazer Follow me on instagram @C10squared

06-23-2009, 05:53 PM	#10
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: New pics of my original paint 1972 Yes! Thats my kind of truck! __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

06-23-2009, 05:57 PM	#11
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: New pics of my original paint 1972 Is it a long bed or short? It's hard to tell from the pics. Do you have any pics of the engine bay? Last edited by JohnC; 06-23-2009 at 05:59 PM.

06-23-2009, 06:02 PM	#13
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: New pics of my original paint 1972 Cool man look forward to seeing it.

06-23-2009, 06:12 PM	#15
C10Squared Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: W. Atlanta, GA Posts: 180	Re: New pics of my original paint 1972 Oh, here's a pic of what is probably my favorite part on the truck. The truck was bought new at Littrell Chevy (dealership is long since out of business). The original owner traded a 1966 Ford Ranchero on it. Attached Images

06-23-2009, 07:12 PM	#16
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: New pics of my original paint 1972 Yeah sometimes a truck in your condition is cool with all the faded paint, and scratches. It adds character. On the other hand they sure to look good all re-painted, and back to their original glory. I say keep it the way she is until you just can't stand it anymore. It looks amazing.

06-23-2009, 08:56 PM	#18
C10Squared Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: W. Atlanta, GA Posts: 180	Re: New pics of my original paint 1972 Hmmm, that's an awesome idea. Anyone on here from the Athens, AL area? __________________ '72 Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed '77 2wd K5 “Halfbaked” '93 Indy pace truck ‘70 GMC Jimmy ‘76 K5 Blazer Follow me on instagram @C10squared



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06-23-2009, 09:26 PM	#19
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: New pics of my original paint 1972 BEAUTIFUL TRUCK!!!!!!

06-23-2009, 10:16 PM	#20
truknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florence, AL (NW Alabama) Posts: 309	Re: New pics of my original paint 1972 I'm about 45 mins. away from Athens, AL. Good lookin truck. __________________ 1990 Chevy Silverado (My DD) 1978 Chevy Bonanza LWB (My LWB to SWB 1 day project) 2015 Hyundai Sonata (Wife's DD)

06-24-2009, 08:20 AM	#21
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New pics of my original paint 1972 Beautiful original '72! But we need more pics..... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-24-2009, 08:42 AM	#22
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06-24-2009, 09:06 AM	#23
juliejacobs Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Mexico Posts: 24	Re: New pics of my original paint 1972 wow, the paint is in excellent condition, and it's very cool that you still have the dealers emblem on it. My truck is also dark olive 1971 and I love the color. Nice truck!

06-24-2009, 01:21 PM	#24
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