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MeanGreenMachine · 04-21-2004, 05:09 PM

Greetings from a longtime lurker and first time poster!

I've had a 72 C10 (hugger orange and white) with a standard 350 for a little over a year. I've used this board as a great source of info in my creative thoughts about what to do with my old chevy to make it a bit more eye-pleasing and comfortable as a daily driver. My bench seat is about dead, have no AC and am noticing the rust creap up in the usual places. I was just on the verge of forking out a few thousand to either restore her to her former glory or customize her into a nice rod since I have a mere 7 miles for a daily commute when I came across something that caught my eye. It was a dark olive green and white 72 Cheyenne Super with a 402, tilt, AC, trim in an almost pristine state. I stoped out of mere amuzement and asked the fella how much he was asking for it. It was coated in a film of dirt and leaves with a tarp covering the bed but when he stated "I'm asking $1200 but I'd take $1000 cash.", I simply had to take a second look. 98,000 original miles. He's the 2nd owner and replaced the radiator, rebuilt the AC, and given her a new carb over the past 5 years. I went back to my ole' hugger orange and white gal and told her she'd have to wait on lookin' pretty as she was about to get a new sister. 2 hours and a public notary later, I had my wife drop me off and drove her home. She's gonna need a trip to the muffler shop, a few good hours of cleaning her up, a new headliner & door skins as well as the carpet cleaned like there is no tomorrow to get a bit of the musty aroma from out of the cab but she oughta be looking good with a week or two.

It has the dealer installed dual Travel Tanks, but the previous owner stated he never used them due to the "spontaneous combustion scare." I've been reading about swapping the cab tank out for a blazer tank but am not sure if it is worth all the work. Anyone done the swap that regrets it?

I'm also looking at removing the bench seat and storing it. It looks good but I hate bench seats due to back problems. This is ultimately why I'm interested in swapping out the tank. Anyone converted a bench seat to 2 buckets with a center console while still using the in-cab tank and it fit while still looking good?

Thanks in advance,
MeanGreenMachine

PS: Not my new truck, but sure looks just like it minus the saddle travel tanks...

bpmcgee · 04-21-2004, 05:15 PM

Welcome!

Since both were options on these trucks, I'm sure it works just fine!

Brian

meathead95 · 04-21-2004, 05:16 PM

thats a steal for sure congrats and welcome from nashville

barn9 · 04-21-2004, 07:12 PM

Welcome from Kansas, sounds like you got a nice deal on a nice truck. Can't offer any expert advice on the seat and tank questions, but you might try using Search. I would like to go to buckets myself if I can find some I like.

juju808 · 04-21-2004, 07:18 PM

welcome from denver.... i am almost (crossing my fingers) done restoring my 1970 and ended up putting in a 2001 ram bench seat with console after the tank was moved... put in a blazer tank and have the cap in the oak bed now... works great, looks great, and makes me a feel a lot safer! good luck and congrats on your find!

72chevytruckguy · 04-21-2004, 07:23 PM

congradulations on the find, try and post a picture of your actual truck once you get the work done, should look great!

Blue Beard · 04-21-2004, 10:29 PM

Welcome from SW Washington State....

definitely a good find....

Blue Beard · 04-21-2004, 10:29 PM

Welcome from SW Washington State....

definitely a good find....

krue · 04-22-2004, 12:16 PM

Welcome from South Mississippi!

**Palf70Step** · 04-22-2004, 01:46 PM

Here's another south Mississippi welcome to you!

**lock** · 04-22-2004, 02:23 PM

Welcome from your neighboring city... why didnt I run across that good deal!

72LOWBOY · 04-22-2004, 02:51 PM

Welcome from South Florida! Good Find

MeanGreenMachine · 04-23-2004, 09:24 AM

A few pictures:

She sure was dirty when I first found her...

MeanGreenMachine · 04-23-2004, 09:25 AM

...but started to shine right up with a little elbow grease.

MeanGreenMachine · 04-23-2004, 09:26 AM

The tailgate trim was in great shape considering...

MeanGreenMachine · 04-23-2004, 09:26 AM

...how my old truck's looks!

MeanGreenMachine · 04-23-2004, 09:27 AM

Only ding in the trim I could find on the new gal was a shallow impression on the lower passenger door:

MeanGreenMachine · 04-23-2004, 09:28 AM

Badge

MeanGreenMachine · 04-23-2004, 09:29 AM

There is definately going to be some sibling rivalry though...

MeanGreenMachine · 04-23-2004, 09:31 AM

Dirty interior, just needs some cleaning...and maybe a rake!

meathead95 · 04-23-2004, 05:51 PM

man that was a steal

so cal tz · 04-23-2004, 05:57 PM

WELCOME "M.G.M." From good o'l sunshiny SAN DIEGO CA . "so cal tz "

*dtlilly* · 04-23-2004, 06:19 PM

Another welcome to the board from Tennessee, good looking truck you have there.

1972ChevyGuy · 04-24-2004, 04:29 PM

Nice truck, where abouts in Charlotte are ya? - Jeremy

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-24-2004, 07:19 PM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon nice new ride you got there..

04-21-2004, 05:09 PM	#1
MeanGreenMachine Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 30	New Poster / Seeking Advice Greetings from a longtime lurker and first time poster! I've had a 72 C10 (hugger orange and white) with a standard 350 for a little over a year. I've used this board as a great source of info in my creative thoughts about what to do with my old chevy to make it a bit more eye-pleasing and comfortable as a daily driver. My bench seat is about dead, have no AC and am noticing the rust creap up in the usual places. I was just on the verge of forking out a few thousand to either restore her to her former glory or customize her into a nice rod since I have a mere 7 miles for a daily commute when I came across something that caught my eye. It was a dark olive green and white 72 Cheyenne Super with a 402, tilt, AC, trim in an almost pristine state. I stoped out of mere amuzement and asked the fella how much he was asking for it. It was coated in a film of dirt and leaves with a tarp covering the bed but when he stated "I'm asking $1200 but I'd take $1000 cash.", I simply had to take a second look. 98,000 original miles. He's the 2nd owner and replaced the radiator, rebuilt the AC, and given her a new carb over the past 5 years. I went back to my ole' hugger orange and white gal and told her she'd have to wait on lookin' pretty as she was about to get a new sister. 2 hours and a public notary later, I had my wife drop me off and drove her home. She's gonna need a trip to the muffler shop, a few good hours of cleaning her up, a new headliner & door skins as well as the carpet cleaned like there is no tomorrow to get a bit of the musty aroma from out of the cab but she oughta be looking good with a week or two. It has the dealer installed dual Travel Tanks, but the previous owner stated he never used them due to the "spontaneous combustion scare." I've been reading about swapping the cab tank out for a blazer tank but am not sure if it is worth all the work. Anyone done the swap that regrets it? I'm also looking at removing the bench seat and storing it. It looks good but I hate bench seats due to back problems. This is ultimately why I'm interested in swapping out the tank. Anyone converted a bench seat to 2 buckets with a center console while still using the in-cab tank and it fit while still looking good? Thanks in advance, MeanGreenMachine PS: Not my new truck, but sure looks just like it minus the saddle travel tanks...

04-21-2004, 05:16 PM	#3
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	thats a steal for sure congrats and welcome from nashville __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

04-21-2004, 07:12 PM	#4
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Welcome from Kansas, sounds like you got a nice deal on a nice truck. Can't offer any expert advice on the seat and tank questions, but you might try using Search. I would like to go to buckets myself if I can find some I like. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

04-21-2004, 07:18 PM	#5
juju808 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Denver Posts: 141	welcome from denver.... i am almost (crossing my fingers) done restoring my 1970 and ended up putting in a 2001 ram bench seat with console after the tank was moved... put in a blazer tank and have the cap in the oak bed now... works great, looks great, and makes me a feel a lot safer! good luck and congrats on your find! __________________ ...juju...

04-21-2004, 07:23 PM	#6
72chevytruckguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Moose Jaw, SK, Canada Posts: 74	congradulations on the find, try and post a picture of your actual truck once you get the work done, should look great! __________________ Jonny- 1972 C10 Fleetside

04-21-2004, 05:15 PM	#2
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Welcome! Since both were options on these trucks, I'm sure it works just fine! Brian

04-21-2004, 10:29 PM	#7
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Welcome from SW Washington State.... definitely a good find.... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

04-22-2004, 12:16 PM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Welcome from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-22-2004, 01:46 PM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,762	Here's another south Mississippi welcome to you! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-22-2004, 02:23 PM	#11
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	Welcome from your neighboring city... why didnt I run across that good deal! __________________ ------------ - Mark -My Build Thread... -68 C10, LT1 - Undergoing Frame off resto -86 IROC-Z T72 turbo 355, M6 -70 Camaro http://www.iroc-ss.com

04-22-2004, 02:51 PM	#12
72LOWBOY Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Coral Springs,FL Posts: 100	Welcome from South Florida! Good Find __________________ 72 Chevy LWB leaf spring rear,SBC 385 Fast Burn,Art Carr built 700r4,3.73 Eaton posi,one piece windows,lowered 4/5.5, 60/40 seat, shaved turn signals,shaved reverse lights,shaved stake pockets, stainless steel 21gall in rear, c-notched, vintage air,ps,pb,currently doing body work. 68 Camaro conv.327,turbo 350,pb,disc brakes,built it for the wife 38 Chevy Coupe on the back burner LIFE IS GOOD! SMILE

04-23-2004, 09:24 AM	#13
MeanGreenMachine Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 30	A few pictures: She sure was dirty when I first found her... __________________ MeanGreenMachine - 1972 Cheyenne Super 402

04-23-2004, 09:25 AM	#14
MeanGreenMachine Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 30	...but started to shine right up with a little elbow grease. __________________ MeanGreenMachine - 1972 Cheyenne Super 402

04-23-2004, 09:26 AM	#15
MeanGreenMachine Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 30	The tailgate trim was in great shape considering... __________________ MeanGreenMachine - 1972 Cheyenne Super 402

04-23-2004, 09:26 AM	#16
MeanGreenMachine Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 30	...how my old truck's looks! __________________ MeanGreenMachine - 1972 Cheyenne Super 402



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04-23-2004, 09:27 AM	#17
MeanGreenMachine Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 30	Only ding in the trim I could find on the new gal was a shallow impression on the lower passenger door: __________________ MeanGreenMachine - 1972 Cheyenne Super 402

04-23-2004, 09:28 AM	#18
MeanGreenMachine Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 30	Badge __________________ MeanGreenMachine - 1972 Cheyenne Super 402

04-23-2004, 09:29 AM	#19
MeanGreenMachine Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 30	There is definately going to be some sibling rivalry though... __________________ MeanGreenMachine - 1972 Cheyenne Super 402

04-23-2004, 09:31 AM	#20
MeanGreenMachine Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 30	Dirty interior, just needs some cleaning...and maybe a rake! __________________ MeanGreenMachine - 1972 Cheyenne Super 402

04-23-2004, 05:51 PM	#21
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	man that was a steal __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

04-23-2004, 05:57 PM	#22
so cal tz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: san diego ca Posts: 32	WELCOME "M.G.M." From good o'l sunshiny SAN DIEGO CA . "so cal tz " __________________ 67heaven327

04-23-2004, 06:19 PM	#23
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Another welcome to the board from Tennessee, good looking truck you have there.

04-24-2004, 04:29 PM	#24
1972ChevyGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 552	Nice truck, where abouts in Charlotte are ya? - Jeremy

04-24-2004, 07:19 PM	#25
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Welcome to the board from southern oregon nice new ride you got there.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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