72 chevy swb 250 inline....new guy! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bradford · 11-02-2009, 05:15 PM

I would just like to introduce myself.
Not much to say about it.
Its a 72 250 inline 3 on tree.
Has some rust issues but really straight otherwise.
I have already gotten new chrome bumpers, clear lenses all the way around, new grill insert (one square was cracked), new door, windshield, and cowl gaskets, and window channels.
Everything for the interior in blue. Door panels and arm rests, bucket seats out of a 73, new seat upholstery, sun visors, BIG BLUE STEERING WHEEL, blue dash pad, blue carpet for the floor, tank, kicks, and lower doors, and bowtie sills. Oh and a new guage bezel with white faceplates, door handles and window rollerupper handles
I would still like to find a headliner with trim but no worries.
All this is sitting at my parents house waiting for me to return from Iraq and slap it together. (well, spend countless hours getting it together)
I got all the patch panels I need I think. got the outer floor extensions just in case, rockers, and cab corners.

I'm doing this truck for my wife although I really wish it was mine. Its going to be my first major restore job. I'm nervous and excited.
I hope she likes it and I hope she gets into it and helps me with it too.
She has had a 71 long bed ever since she was 15 and always wanted a short bed. Here it is.
Its going to be pearl white inside and out with blue upholstery.
Keeping the inliner until she says she hates it or get a good deal on a rebuilt 350. its got low miles 78k.

I want the inside to look like the one at the bottom except pearl white painted parts.
I think that would look awesome.
Anyone have a pearl white short bed?

LowBow · 11-02-2009, 05:25 PM

Welcome! Nice starting point for a truck! Should be fun and hopefully not too difficult to restore.
Thanks for your service!

big_al_71 · 11-02-2009, 05:34 PM

Will definetly makes a great starting point....Welcome!!!

gabromero · 11-09-2009, 06:29 PM

Bienvenido, saludos desde mexico

bradford · 11-09-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gabromero

Bienvenido, saludos desde mexico

Heck yeah!
Thanks for the welcome fellas!

culp7 · 11-09-2009, 08:17 PM

fort hood?.. wow

bradford · 11-10-2009, 12:21 PM

Yes. Im not there right now.
Tragic thing. Its almost unimaginable that a Soldier would do that to other Soldiers.

**70cst** · 11-10-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gabromero

Bienvenido, saludos desde mexico

Me 3 ...

72BlckButy · 11-10-2009, 03:36 PM

bradford... we are glad to have you apart of this site, and thank you for your service.

Great looking '72 SWB, and I love the 250. Your truck is a great candidate for cleaning up a few things, make it trustworthy to drive and the run it.

Love the color too!

msgross · 11-10-2009, 04:18 PM

sounds like your wife needs to join the board, she's had a trucks longer than most members!

welcome...

11-02-2009, 05:15 PM	#1
bradford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 151	72 chevy swb 250 inline....new guy! I would just like to introduce myself. Not much to say about it. Its a 72 250 inline 3 on tree. Has some rust issues but really straight otherwise. I have already gotten new chrome bumpers, clear lenses all the way around, new grill insert (one square was cracked), new door, windshield, and cowl gaskets, and window channels. Everything for the interior in blue. Door panels and arm rests, bucket seats out of a 73, new seat upholstery, sun visors, BIG BLUE STEERING WHEEL, blue dash pad, blue carpet for the floor, tank, kicks, and lower doors, and bowtie sills. Oh and a new guage bezel with white faceplates, door handles and window rollerupper handles I would still like to find a headliner with trim but no worries. All this is sitting at my parents house waiting for me to return from Iraq and slap it together. (well, spend countless hours getting it together) I got all the patch panels I need I think. got the outer floor extensions just in case, rockers, and cab corners. I'm doing this truck for my wife although I really wish it was mine. Its going to be my first major restore job. I'm nervous and excited. I hope she likes it and I hope she gets into it and helps me with it too. She has had a 71 long bed ever since she was 15 and always wanted a short bed. Here it is. Its going to be pearl white inside and out with blue upholstery. Keeping the inliner until she says she hates it or get a good deal on a rebuilt 350. its got low miles 78k. I want the inside to look like the one at the bottom except pearl white painted parts. I think that would look awesome. Anyone have a pearl white short bed? Attached Images Last edited by bradford; 11-02-2009 at 05:17 PM.

11-02-2009, 05:25 PM	#2
LowBow Self Made Hundredaire Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tallahassee, Fl Posts: 173	Re: 72 chevy swb 250 inline....new guy! Welcome! Nice starting point for a truck! Should be fun and hopefully not too difficult to restore. Thanks for your service! __________________ '79 corvette - all original 49k car! '03 Z71 ECSB - gas hog '57 Belair 2 door hardtop. Love of my life!

11-02-2009, 05:34 PM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: 72 chevy swb 250 inline....new guy! Will definetly makes a great starting point....Welcome!!! __________________ 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

11-09-2009, 06:29 PM	#4
gabromero Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queretaro Mexico Posts: 17	Re: 72 chevy swb 250 inline....new guy! Bienvenido, saludos desde mexico __________________ Antes que nada y despues de todo hay que hacer lo que se tiene que hacer

11-09-2009, 08:17 PM	#6
culp7 HickTown Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ANDOVER, Kansas Posts: 355	Re: 72 chevy swb 250 inline....new guy! fort hood?.. wow __________________ 1993 Ford Mustang Vert w/ 2.3 1969 Chevy C/10 w/350 1968 Chevy C-20 w/250 1976 Dodge Aspen W/ 225 2000 Toyota Tundra w/4.7 1987 Dodge Ram D-100 w/360 255/70-15 ___________ (oo)══╬══(oo) ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾

11-10-2009, 12:21 PM	#7
bradford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 151	Re: 72 chevy swb 250 inline....new guy! Yes. Im not there right now. Tragic thing. Its almost unimaginable that a Soldier would do that to other Soldiers.

11-10-2009, 03:36 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 72 chevy swb 250 inline....new guy! bradford... we are glad to have you apart of this site, and thank you for your service. Great looking '72 SWB, and I love the 250. Your truck is a great candidate for cleaning up a few things, make it trustworthy to drive and the run it. Love the color too! __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 11-10-2009 at 03:36 PM.

11-10-2009, 04:18 PM	#10
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 72 chevy swb 250 inline....new guy! sounds like your wife needs to join the board, she's had a trucks longer than most members! welcome... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"



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