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1972_K10 · 07-04-2005, 02:02 PM

Hi everyone,

Just moved back to my home town of Falfurrias Texas after being away for a few years. So obviously, the first thing I do is start working on my truck that has been sitting patiently waiting for me.
My father bought it new in December 1971. He was a body man at Gardner Chevrolet (later Dunn Chevrolet) here in Falfurrias. I took over the truck at 15 and drove it to high school and then college. In 1985, the water pump went out. The bracket bolt on the intake broke down inside the block when I tried to take it out. So we took the intake off to get to it and broke 4 other intake bolts! We got the intake off and got all the broken bolts out (EZouts are great!). Thats when my Dad noticed that about half the pushrods had mushroomed the rocker ends. Well, one thing led to another and I took the motor apart for a rebore. I took the front clip off to fix the radiator mounts that had broken. Then...........I got married and never had time to get back to it.
I have been happily divorced for 9 years now and I can tell you truthfully that even if I spend $20,000 on my beloved truck, it will still be cheaper than a wife!!!
I am currently cleaning out an area in the garage to build a new work table.
I have a gas MIG welder and plenty of tools to get started. I hope to post pics of my progress. Wish me luck!

Lamar

**N2TRUX** · 07-05-2005, 11:33 PM

1972_K10 wow that's a long time to let one sit. Hopefully you won't take as long to get it finished as you did to start on it....

Outlaw72 · 07-06-2005, 12:05 AM

07-04-2005, 02:02 PM	#1
1972_K10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Texas Posts: 11	Hello from South Texas Hi everyone, Just moved back to my home town of Falfurrias Texas after being away for a few years. So obviously, the first thing I do is start working on my truck that has been sitting patiently waiting for me. My father bought it new in December 1971. He was a body man at Gardner Chevrolet (later Dunn Chevrolet) here in Falfurrias. I took over the truck at 15 and drove it to high school and then college. In 1985, the water pump went out. The bracket bolt on the intake broke down inside the block when I tried to take it out. So we took the intake off to get to it and broke 4 other intake bolts! We got the intake off and got all the broken bolts out (EZouts are great!). Thats when my Dad noticed that about half the pushrods had mushroomed the rocker ends. Well, one thing led to another and I took the motor apart for a rebore. I took the front clip off to fix the radiator mounts that had broken. Then...........I got married and never had time to get back to it. I have been happily divorced for 9 years now and I can tell you truthfully that even if I spend $20,000 on my beloved truck, it will still be cheaper than a wife!!! I am currently cleaning out an area in the garage to build a new work table. I have a gas MIG welder and plenty of tools to get started. I hope to post pics of my progress. Wish me luck! Lamar __________________ 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/205 AC About to be put back together after sitting in pieces for 23 years. My father (original owner) says "IT'S ABOUT TIME!

07-05-2005, 11:33 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	1972_K10 wow that's a long time to let one sit. Hopefully you won't take as long to get it finished as you did to start on it.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-06-2005, 12:05 AM	#3
Outlaw72 Hay Team!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ft. Worth, TX, USA Posts: 366	__________________ 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne LWB "Orange and White" 8)



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