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A few 72's · 07-14-2004, 03:14 PM

Seen this in front of a body shop on the way back from the Athens show.
From the roof and hood pic's with the rust marks on the paint I would say that this is a older job. I have not seen it in front of the shop before, so it may have been inside and the brought it out or may have been dropped off for work to be done?
Hood appeared to be a custom made scoop from a actual hood. Body was channeled. Can't tell a lot from the pic's, but you can see part of the trans tunnel on the inter pic and the frame top is mid way of the tailgate.

A few 72's · 07-14-2004, 03:17 PM

Last of the pic's

cdowns · 07-14-2004, 03:22 PM

the steering wheel looks to be the best part on the truck

guitarornothin · 07-14-2004, 03:33 PM

call me crazy but i REALLY like that.. in the angle ya know.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-14-2004, 03:41 PM

It Wood Look Sic Wicked Finished W/ 17's Up Front And 20's In Back,
That Is If We Are Keeping The Whole Slanted Concept Going.

RON WOODGEARD · 07-14-2004, 03:41 PM

That work was done a LONGGGG time ago. Someone either spent a lot of money on what was done or a lot of work. Wonder if it's something that the shop was doing for a customer and the customer ran out of money...

jcueckert13 · 07-14-2004, 03:44 PM

i kind of like the slanted look.

Bamm · 07-14-2004, 03:55 PM

I think the grill trim is probably the best part on the truck........

Putter · 07-14-2004, 04:00 PM

I wouldn't mind that 'slanted' cab in front of a tubbed-n-stuffed bed, powered by some sick BIG block. I think it (at one time) had potential. (**excluding those ground effects**)

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-14-2004, 04:00 PM

LOL, BEST PART HAS GOT 2 B THE HEADLIGHTS

**CPNE** · 07-14-2004, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Slopped chop top

I think you mean "sloped"? Bit of a Freudian slip there?

Maybe an early Pardue's Customs prototype for XXL's cab?

Same guy must have worked on the beauty too

mocwon · 07-14-2004, 04:25 PM

I think it would look real cool finished but I don't care for huge cowl hood.

**smitty62** · 07-14-2004, 04:30 PM

Nah.............he was right. It IS "slopped". What a waste!

1972_K5 · 07-14-2004, 04:34 PM

I can appreciate the time and effort people put into their projects, but I just dont like the chopped top look on our year of trucks. For me it throws the dimentions all out of wack and looks too squatty? But hey what do I know? I'm gonna repaint mine the original Med. Olive Green which some would consider a major fopaw.

**CPNE** · 07-14-2004, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972_K5

I can appreciate the time and effort people put into their projects, ...I'm gonna repaint mine the original Med. Olive Green which some would consider a major fopaw.

And with that mind set, people will be appreciating your efforts for years to come, rather than having it end up as a poster-child for project "purgatory". No faux pas IMO.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-14-2004, 04:43 PM

72k5, Is That The Same Color Ur Going With As Vt's Blazer, I Like

68 Suburban · 07-14-2004, 05:56 PM

RIP

CG · 07-14-2004, 05:58 PM

i like the slope chop look, almost looks toonish...but that hood has to go...maybe open it up and get some fuel injection stacks poppin out?

crazy longhorn · 07-14-2004, 05:59 PM

The way chops are sposta be done.... http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

**smitty62** · 07-14-2004, 06:01 PM

Mine will either be the medium olive or BMW's "Boston green"!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-14-2004, 06:03 PM

MAYBE THIS WAS POISON IVEY'S FIRST TRUCK ???

:p

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=111407

**smitty62** · 07-14-2004, 08:20 PM

This is proof positive that some people should NEVER, EVER, EVER be allowed to touch a welder or to breed!

silvertonguedevil · 07-14-2004, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

MAYBE THIS WAS POISON IVEY'S FIRST TRUCK ???

:p

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=111407

LMAO! Yeah, no kidding. This is the red-headed step child that was never finished.

crazy longhorn · 07-14-2004, 08:33 PM

LOL! did you see how much bondo was on the top of that poor truck? i think somebody did need a good beatin, like that redheaded step child

crazyL

A few 72's · 07-14-2004, 09:01 PM

Luv
Both are in the same state, and from paint / flaking bondo on the roof, this truck been around a while. Could be, or may be this owner just knew when to quit.
CPNE / Smitty,
More of a key board / finger slip. But both words could work for this truck.

From the looks of the black paint on the truck I think It might have been completed, then the owner wanted more or some one else started adding to the truck.
I know I seen a few on here asking about making a cowl hood from one or more stock hoods. Thats what this apears to have been done so I took a few pic's. I think they were wanting to match the hood to the roof line, but should have never went that tall. Also I don't think I have seen a top on one of these trucks chopped at a angle, so it does make it different. Med. Olive Green, Kind of grows on you after you drive one a while.

07-14-2004, 03:14 PM	#1
A few 72's Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 705	Slopped chop top Seen this in front of a body shop on the way back from the Athens show. From the roof and hood pic's with the rust marks on the paint I would say that this is a older job. I have not seen it in front of the shop before, so it may have been inside and the brought it out or may have been dropped off for work to be done? Hood appeared to be a custom made scoop from a actual hood. Body was channeled. Can't tell a lot from the pic's, but you can see part of the trans tunnel on the inter pic and the frame top is mid way of the tailgate. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 SWB 350 / T400 1972 SWB GMC 350/T350 1972 Cheyenne 20 super "long horn". 402BB / T400 1972 Suburban C10 Deluxe 350 / T350 and a few more.. http://www.myspace.com/afew72s

07-14-2004, 03:17 PM	#2
A few 72's Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 705	Last of the pic's Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 SWB 350 / T400 1972 SWB GMC 350/T350 1972 Cheyenne 20 super "long horn". 402BB / T400 1972 Suburban C10 Deluxe 350 / T350 and a few more.. http://www.myspace.com/afew72s

07-14-2004, 03:22 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	the steering wheel looks to be the best part on the truck __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-14-2004, 03:33 PM	#4
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07-14-2004, 03:41 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,477	It Wood Look Sic Wicked Finished W/ 17's Up Front And 20's In Back, That Is If We Are Keeping The Whole Slanted Concept Going. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-14-2004, 03:41 PM	#6
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	That work was done a LONGGGG time ago. Someone either spent a lot of money on what was done or a lot of work. Wonder if it's something that the shop was doing for a customer and the customer ran out of money...

07-14-2004, 03:44 PM	#7
jcueckert13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Edgewood New Mexico Posts: 2,088	i kind of like the slanted look. __________________ 1990 subaru legcy (daily driver) 1987 Toyota 4runner (weekend toy) 1968 C30 flatbed dually 1970 C10 longbed stepside (in pieces) 1976 Dodge Dart 1963 Dodge Dart

07-14-2004, 03:55 PM	#8
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	I think the grill trim is probably the best part on the truck........ __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

07-14-2004, 04:00 PM	#9
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	I wouldn't mind that 'slanted' cab in front of a tubbed-n-stuffed bed, powered by some sick BIG block. I think it (at one time) had potential. (excluding those ground effects) __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

07-14-2004, 04:25 PM	#12
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	I think it would look real cool finished but I don't care for huge cowl hood. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

07-14-2004, 04:30 PM	#13
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	Nah.............he was right. It IS "slopped". What a waste! __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

07-14-2004, 04:34 PM	#14
1972_K5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 119	I can appreciate the time and effort people put into their projects, but I just dont like the chopped top look on our year of trucks. For me it throws the dimentions all out of wack and looks too squatty? But hey what do I know? I'm gonna repaint mine the original Med. Olive Green which some would consider a major fopaw. __________________ 1972 K5 CST

07-14-2004, 04:43 PM	#16
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,477	72k5, Is That The Same Color Ur Going With As Vt's Blazer, I Like __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-14-2004, 05:56 PM	#17
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	RIP __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

07-14-2004, 05:58 PM	#18
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,886	i like the slope chop look, almost looks toonish...but that hood has to go...maybe open it up and get some fuel injection stacks poppin out?



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07-14-2004, 05:59 PM	#19
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	The way chops are sposta be done.... http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

07-14-2004, 06:01 PM	#20
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	Mine will either be the medium olive or BMW's "Boston green"!! __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

07-14-2004, 06:03 PM	#21
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,477	MAYBE THIS WAS POISON IVEY'S FIRST TRUCK ??? :p :p http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=111407 __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-14-2004, 08:20 PM	#22
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	This is proof positive that some people should NEVER, EVER, EVER be allowed to touch a welder or to breed! __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

07-14-2004, 08:33 PM	#24
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	LOL! did you see how much bondo was on the top of that poor truck? i think somebody did need a good beatin, like that redheaded step child crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

07-14-2004, 09:01 PM	#25
A few 72's Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 705	Luv Both are in the same state, and from paint / flaking bondo on the roof, this truck been around a while. Could be, or may be this owner just knew when to quit. CPNE / Smitty, More of a key board / finger slip. But both words could work for this truck. From the looks of the black paint on the truck I think It might have been completed, then the owner wanted more or some one else started adding to the truck. I know I seen a few on here asking about making a cowl hood from one or more stock hoods. Thats what this apears to have been done so I took a few pic's. I think they were wanting to match the hood to the roof line, but should have never went that tall. Also I don't think I have seen a top on one of these trucks chopped at a angle, so it does make it different. Med. Olive Green, Kind of grows on you after you drive one a while. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB 350 / T400 1972 SWB GMC 350/T350 1972 Cheyenne 20 super "long horn". 402BB / T400 1972 Suburban C10 Deluxe 350 / T350 and a few more.. http://www.myspace.com/afew72s

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