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Here is my Project 1972 C20
This truck was my father-n-laws and passed on to me. It set on the edge of a field at least 20 plus years pulled it out about a month ago. Me and my father got it running. working on brakes right now don't know much about the trans yet. polished the side and bonnet a little just to see what it will look like.
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Re: Here is my Project 1972 C20
more pictures
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Re: Here is my Project 1972 C20
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Re: Here is my Project 1972 C20
started cleaning it up.
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Re: Here is my Project 1972 C20
Here's the original owners anti theft device. found under dash. and a few more photos.
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Re: Here is my Project 1972 C20
last tag was 1984. but was run around several years after just not on the public road.
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Re: Here is my Project 1972 C20
Here's a link of the first run.
https://youtu.be/1PFGoubgTU8 |
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Re: Here is my Project 1972 C20
There is an old saying, you got to know when to hold em, and know when to fold them........................................ If your new to these trucks, it may seem cool now, but when reality sets in, you will realize it is a mechanical donor parts type vehicle. Probably the only thing of interest to most would be the
350 engine, front disc brakes and HO 52 4.11 pumkin ( if equipped with Eaton rear). Hope I'm not being to hard, but, to be honest, time and the elements have not been kind to this C 20. |
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Re: Here is my Project 1972 C20
I’m working on one right now that was even worse (my 68).
Take your time and focus on getting running driving and stopping and don’t get distracted by everything else. I think it’s a pretty cool truck and I love the fact that it is a family heirloom of sorts. Post the SPID when you can.
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Re: Here is my Project 1972 C20
Not planing on making it perfect but I do have skills/experience on Paint/mechanical/rust restoration also auto body repair. I grew up in a u pull it yard and my father rebuilt cars all his life. Worked at Automobile Atlanta, then a Ford dealership then HMA or now known as AAP Honda, 18 years of my career
was a Repair Painter where I prepped, painted and polished new vehicles that needed it. now I'm in engine assembly. So far I rebuilt the Carb, replaced the gas tank, replaced the master cylinder, replaced rear brake lines, new shoes, new pads, oil change, seat cover, not quite finished with brakes yet. also new plugs and wires. looking at a bed online the same color if guy will ever get back with me. |
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Re: Here is my Project 1972 C20
As long as you enjoy it. That's the most important thing. They don't all have to be show trucks. Mine aren't and I love em.
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Re: Here is my Project 1972 C20
Man, from post 11, I'd say you got this thing covered!!!
Long bed, bed sides are plentiful, and not usually expensive. Is the bed floor good? Thankfully it's a 72 with disc brakes. These make nice drivers or for once in a while heavy haulers... Carry on!!! |
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Re: Here is my Project 1972 C20
No the bed is shot, but found one on Facebook same color the side if I have to will pull back out. but hopefully will get the bed I'm after.
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Re: Here is my Project 1972 C20
I missed it on my first look. The brackets and accessories indicate a later engine. Pickups went with that in 73, cars in 71. The pad in front (width)of the pass side valve cover will get you close to what year the engine is.
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CKL 1973 350 tur hydro, Calif - F A B |
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Here's what I did today I have to get some replacement parts for the other side. the lever return spring and push T pin
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Re: Here is my Project 1972 C20
Truck looks pretty far gone I was thinking too. If you got skills like it sounds I'll stay tuned. I like the black interior it looks sharp and those rims I wonder what they are off of. And Talladega boys raise up whiskey in your glass! I drove through there in 97 to see the race and took the back roads after the race to avoid traffic and got lost.
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Re: Here is my Project 1972 C20
Here is my other toy I love. my dad had a real one that was a 1986 model.
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Re: Here is my Project 1972 C20
73 blocks are excellent! Blocks after about 77 are thinner castings.
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Re: Here is my Project 1972 C20
Great save! If I had a truck like that in my family, no way would I let it go. I'd get it drivable and drive it until a piece fell off and then I'd go get one to replace it and fix it up little by little like that. Cool color, cool truck, and you've already brought it back a long ways. This one will be fun to watch.
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