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72junker · 12-23-2008, 06:05 PM

Well, I'm new to the site and just wanted to stop in and say hi. You'll probably be hearing from me quite a bit. I bought a '72 GMC lwb at the beginning of the year - and boy is she "perty". A bit of rust - sitting in black primer. But, she starts and runs. The day I bought it I put in a new battery and about 4-5 months in I had to replace the external voltage regulator. Other than that, I've done nothing to this truck. Now, I don't get my license back until April, so she's been parked in the garage at work since July. I go out and start her about once a week and occasionally drive her through the garage, but that's it since July. The good news, she starts every time - even in this cold. Now for the details - '72 according to the old owner's registration. Although I can't be sure. After the purchase, he said he couldn't locate the title. But, I have a friend who is a notary and title clerk. She says since I made him sign over his registration she can do all the paperwork to make me his power of attorney. I just walk in to the DMV with power of attorney and request lost title on his behalf and - BAM! We'll see, but she does it for a living. Also, there is no vin in the door panel, no plate in the glove box, either. It has a 350 w/ 305 heads, although I was told that wasn't the original, and a 4-speed Muncie with granny. Some idiot cut holes in the bottom of the door panel metal for speakers at some point. The seat is also stuck - as in it won't tilt forward to get to the gas tank/behind the seat. I will definately follow up with pics.

jsbgump · 12-23-2008, 06:58 PM

Welcome to the board from Texas

67-72crazy · 12-23-2008, 07:07 PM

welcome from greenfield,in

Cyclone44 · 12-23-2008, 07:14 PM

from Knoxville Tn....That seat will not tilt forward....The arms that hold the back on have 2 bolts in each arm.....67 was the only year that the seat back would tilt forward.....Good luck.....

DREAMS OF A 67 · 12-23-2008, 09:35 PM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

72BlckButy · 12-23-2008, 10:12 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

scotts62 · 12-23-2008, 10:49 PM

from OKC!

BigDaddyDave · 12-23-2008, 11:44 PM

Welcome from NC!

shaneschevys · 12-24-2008, 10:42 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

badblu97 · 12-24-2008, 12:49 PM

welcome from central Florida! HOLLA! Good luck with your license and the title work!

72junker · 12-24-2008, 07:35 PM

Thanks for all the replies. And good news - The door plate/VIN is still there. Someone just painted it black when they sprayed the truck and I did not notice it before.

chevyboy55 · 12-24-2008, 11:59 PM

Welcome from Washington State.There are a lot of helpful people here so don't ever hesitate to ask for help.

gulfcoast66 · 12-31-2008, 04:01 AM

WELCOME to this board. Baytown,TEXAS!!

TimE · 12-31-2008, 11:01 PM

from south Alabama!

krue · 01-01-2009, 01:00 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Happy New Year to you!

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-01-2009, 09:09 AM

From West TN

12-23-2008, 06:05 PM	#1
72junker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 16	New to site Well, I'm new to the site and just wanted to stop in and say hi. You'll probably be hearing from me quite a bit. I bought a '72 GMC lwb at the beginning of the year - and boy is she "perty". A bit of rust - sitting in black primer. But, she starts and runs. The day I bought it I put in a new battery and about 4-5 months in I had to replace the external voltage regulator. Other than that, I've done nothing to this truck. Now, I don't get my license back until April, so she's been parked in the garage at work since July. I go out and start her about once a week and occasionally drive her through the garage, but that's it since July. The good news, she starts every time - even in this cold. Now for the details - '72 according to the old owner's registration. Although I can't be sure. After the purchase, he said he couldn't locate the title. But, I have a friend who is a notary and title clerk. She says since I made him sign over his registration she can do all the paperwork to make me his power of attorney. I just walk in to the DMV with power of attorney and request lost title on his behalf and - BAM! We'll see, but she does it for a living. Also, there is no vin in the door panel, no plate in the glove box, either. It has a 350 w/ 305 heads, although I was told that wasn't the original, and a 4-speed Muncie with granny. Some idiot cut holes in the bottom of the door panel metal for speakers at some point. The seat is also stuck - as in it won't tilt forward to get to the gas tank/behind the seat. I will definately follow up with pics.

12-23-2008, 06:58 PM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New to site Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

12-23-2008, 07:07 PM	#3
67-72crazy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: greenfield indiana Posts: 241	Re: New to site welcome from greenfield,in __________________ 1991 1500 longbed: my daily driver 1937 chevy 2dr sedan. dads project

12-23-2008, 07:14 PM	#4
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: New to site from Knoxville Tn....That seat will not tilt forward....The arms that hold the back on have 2 bolts in each arm.....67 was the only year that the seat back would tilt forward.....Good luck.....

12-23-2008, 09:35 PM	#5
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: New to site FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!! __________________ Joe

12-23-2008, 10:12 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New to site to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. __________________ -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)

12-23-2008, 10:49 PM	#7
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: New to site from OKC! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

12-23-2008, 11:44 PM	#8
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: New to site Welcome from NC! __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!

12-24-2008, 10:42 AM	#9
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: New to site Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

12-24-2008, 12:49 PM	#10
badblu97 Double 6's Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winter Haven, FL Posts: 349	Re: New to site welcome from central Florida! HOLLA! Good luck with your license and the title work!

12-24-2008, 07:35 PM	#11
72junker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 16	Re: New to site Thanks for all the replies. And good news - The door plate/VIN is still there. Someone just painted it black when they sprayed the truck and I did not notice it before.

12-24-2008, 11:59 PM	#12
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: New to site Welcome from Washington State.There are a lot of helpful people here so don't ever hesitate to ask for help. __________________ Great minds think alike,So do ours

12-31-2008, 04:01 AM	#13
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: New to site WELCOME to this board. Baytown,TEXAS!! __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

12-31-2008, 11:01 PM	#14
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: New to site from south Alabama!

01-01-2009, 01:00 AM	#15
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: New to site Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Happy New Year to you! __________________ "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"



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