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Join Date: May 2008
Location: SoCal
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I've been a fan of 67-72 trucks practically all my life. My grandfather had one and since I was young, I was hooked.
About a month and a half ago, I finally got a chance to get one for myself. It is a 1972 Chevy C-20 Long bed with a 350 engine and I think 350 transmission, p/s, p/b, and a/c(but previous owner took it out). I always wanted a short bed, but this one's grown on me. ![]() Since I bought it, I've blacked out the windows, blacked out the grill and Chevy emblem, added seat belts, and added led bulbs on tail lights & parking lights(just to make sure the lenses stay clear). I've also made plates to block the holes in the cab where the a/c went. I have lots of plans for it for the future, and I appreciate all the knowledge and input everyone has to offer here. Hopefully, I can contribute something as well in the future. And now, the pics: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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I have a radical idea!
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sweet Home Alabama!
Posts: 6,513
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics
Cool truck! Welcome to the board. A buddy of mine has those wheels on an '06 C2500 Duramax truck. That's an interesting twist with a lowered 8 lug truck!
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'67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! |
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Odenton, Md
Posts: 552
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics
WELCOME
![]() join the LWB club....we dont have many out there. LOL (MODS we need a LWB CLUB by the way) (I wanted a short bed too...but now my goal is to have a great LWB truck...I want people to not even notice that its a Long Bed untill they stare at it. If that makes sense) Good luck with the truck...everyone on here is the coolest.
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going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next. Last edited by Jcentsr6; 07-01-2008 at 10:48 PM. |
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: SoCal
Posts: 5
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Thanks
67_c30 Thats one thing I liked about the truck when I first saw it. Even though there aren't many choices for 8 lug wheels, I think the previous owner got it right...... for now
Spray bomb Cant wait to see the 77 when its done Jcentsr6 ![]() There's a few things I want to do, but just gotta wait for the funds. I want to paint the truck, because the current flat black paint on it is cracking a bit on the hood, add bucket seats with a custom center console and sound system(since the dash is already cut), relocate the gas tank under the bed, add headers(still debating because it is loud as is ![]() |
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I have a radical idea!
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sweet Home Alabama!
Posts: 6,513
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics
Sounds like a plan. Be sure to start yourself a build thread so we can keep up with it.
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'67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! |
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Resident of Here
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA
Posts: 7,716
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics
Nice truck! I thought Eww at first but then I kept looking and now I like the rims! Build thread please!
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia
Posts: 1,537
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics
very cool.... looks clean
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"A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew! |
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Happy Camper
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Northern California
Posts: 8,408
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics
Very nice, I have a '71 LWB 20 series, and trying to figgure the lowering options, I like the way yours turned out.
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Seattle WA
Posts: 505
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics
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Nice truck!
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Curry in a Hurry: SB rebuild for my 71 C20 |
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Carl Junction, Missouri
Posts: 2,061
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics
what's the bed cover made of? i'm a fan of black 71/72 grilles, got my own. nice truck!
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Chevy nut
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Posts: 2,266
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics
Welcome! I too am a fan of the LWB trucks. I have two 69's one step and one fleet. I dont think I have seen a C-20 lowered before. Who ever did it...did a good job!
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 24,461
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics
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-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) |
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: austin texas
Posts: 202
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics
welcome. I dig your truck. Love the long beds.
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Mike 68 C10 LWB midnight blue metallic 307ci, 700R4, HEI front discs, leaf spring rear tilt steering wheel, stock ride height, rally wheels, 2007 Dodge Charger(Hemi) |
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Never Ending Projects
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: San Diego, CA
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics
Nice ride. I just picked up a long fleetside C10 and am going to do satin black like yours, until I can do a real paint job.
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: 505
Posts: 447
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics
Welcome. Looks good! I like the murdered out look.
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67 is sold
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Troy, Michigan
Posts: 6,738
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics
Very nice rig - welcome to the site
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#18 |
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Location: Turlock California 95380
Posts: 2,075
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics
six495
Nice truck ! Do you know how it was lowered ? I have a 72 3/4 ton and would like to know if there is a kit or how he did it. Thanks ![]() May I recommend Hooker Competition headers since youre considering putting some in. I have Hookers with flowmaster 40's and 2 1/2 pipes and it sounds sweet ! ![]()
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: TN
Posts: 2,448
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics
cool truck and welcome to the board from East Tennessee and TRUCK BUILDER magazine
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#20 |
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: SoCal
Posts: 5
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics
Thanks everyone.
The bed cover was made by the previous owner. It is just an aluminum frame wrapped in vinyl with bungees holding it down. As far as the drop, I know he did it with springs, but don't know if he used anything else, or what springs he used. I will get in contact with the previous owner tomorrow and let you guys know. I can't be the only c-20 scraping speed bumps. |
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I have a radical idea!
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sweet Home Alabama!
Posts: 6,513
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics
I'm sure you're not the only one, but there aren't that many around. If your's is a coil spring 3/4 ton, regular ECE, CPP, etc. drop springs are probably what they are.
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'67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! |
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Fix It Till It's Broke
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: 29 Palms, CA
Posts: 1,616
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics
welcome from So Cal as well. Feel free to join us at the SoCal Board Meet if you'd like. the link is in my siggy for more info.
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#23 |
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: SoCal
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics
Im sure Im not the only one, but the more the merrier
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C-20 Long Bed, 8 Lug, Dropped, Blacked Out, Clear Led Tails, Clears all around, and a work in progress. |
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#24 |
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: riverside, ca
Posts: 147
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics
Very sweet looking truck!!!! love the pic of the side view all blacked out with alittle chrome. te body looks like its pretty straight as it is now, any rust spots that you have noticed? all you need now is a rear chrome bumper.
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#25 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Utah
Posts: 53
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics
Nice!! Looks fun to drive. What kind of rims are those, and what size
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