1972 4x4 Short Bed Project "Seven-Deuce"

[yfs200p]

I am finally getting around to starting this build thread. I have been wanting one of these 67-72 trucks since i was about 13, but never had the money to buy/build one. Now that i am out of college and have the time to put into it, as well as a job to support it, my dream of having a SWB 4x4 finally came true. After looking for months all around the country for one that i liked, i eventually found this one less than a mile from my house. As far as the history of the truck, all i know is that this guy bought it on ebay in 2005 or so and had it shipped here to Long Island from Michigan. He drove it for a few months and then parked it behind his house where its been sitting ever since. I brought it home in late october and started taking it apart, but am finally just getting around to starting this thread. Its an original 1972 4x4 Short bed, with a 350 and 4-speed. When i picked it up, we dumped a few gallons of fresh fuel in it, towed it a few yards, popped the clutch and it fired right up... i was impressed. Anyway, heres the pictures.

The Day i brought it home: