72 LWB I drug home yesterday - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*vegaschevy* · 07-02-2009, 09:20 AM

I drug a 71 long bed home yesterday. I have been looking high and low for a shirt bed with no rust and they are virtually impossible to find for a reasonable price around here.
In the mean time I found this long bed I really dont want and originally he said it was in perfect shape with a non running motor. Well perfect shape was OK shape.
Either way I am pulling the Jet skis out of the garage and shovign this thing in there and taking a few htings that I know I want and parting it out on the board for everything else I dont want. It is pretty nice and It was a C10 deluxe long bed.
Ill get rid of the sheet metal locally as it is easier then shipping it but everything else I will ship.

I need to do some checking if these aftermarket AC systems use the factory heater/ac controls or if they come with their own replacement. Cause this one is GREAT condtiion.

What do you think?

dan42 · 07-02-2009, 09:23 AM

Looks to be in pretty good shape - are you going to cut it down?

*vegaschevy* · 07-02-2009, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dan42

Looks to be in pretty good shape - are you going to cut it down?

No, I really wanted a few parts off the truck so I picked it up. I thought about cutting it down but really do not want to take on the task of doing it. I had an 8 hour drive there and an 8 hour drive home that I tossed the idea in my head. I tried convincing myself the entire drive though,

I was told the sheetmetal and interior was perfect and it has no rudt just not perfect. The interior seat was completely ripped but the foam and seat itself is in good condition.

Not to mention it is a complete AC cab with a complete AC system that I am sure someone might want it or pieces.

Stock72c10 · 07-02-2009, 09:54 AM

Hey, that's my truck!

68shortstep · 07-02-2009, 10:55 AM

Still learning these things, but isn't a '72's rear view mirror stuck on the windshield, & all '71's & earlier years mounted up between the visors like this one, or did some '72's have it like this, too ????

*vegaschevy* · 07-02-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 68shortstep

Still learning these things, but isn't a '72's rear view mirror stuck on the windshield, & all '71's & earlier years mounted up between the visors like this one, or did some '72's have it like this, too ????

Im still earning these things too. I just took it for what the guy said as a 72. But I would have to say it is a 71 with the mirror where it is, disc brakes, and grill. I have not bothered to check the vin though

sameyrasmea72 · 07-02-2009, 11:33 AM

It has pre72 doors and door panels. Looks to be a 71. Looks like a good start. Why not find a short frame and a short bed to convert it to a short bed.

*vegaschevy* · 07-02-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

It has pre72 doors and door panels. Looks to be a 71. Looks like a good start. Why not find a short frame and a short bed to convert it to a short bed.

cause when I find short beds and frames, they are usualy complete trucks. With everything I have I can keep what I dont have, buy what I want to be nice, and build one up shortly. Besides, i have an HOA... the devil!!!! And I have two trucks in the garage and my jet skiis in the driveway

not to mention the storage shed I have now to house chevy parts... hahahaha is this a sickness?

*vegaschevy* · 07-02-2009, 12:09 PM

how come I edit my 2s too 1s and then refresh and they are back to twos? I tried changing the 72 to 71... maybe mods have more powers than me

sleepertruck72 · 07-02-2009, 12:15 PM

Looks like a decent truck. Maybe you should get her running, and enjoy the longbed

*vegaschevy* · 07-02-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepertruck72

Looks like a decent truck. Maybe you should get her running, and enjoy the longbed

I am a short bed guy. I cannot stand the look of a long bed

Stock72c10 · 07-02-2009, 04:51 PM

Blasphemy!

Hoffman65burb · 07-02-2009, 04:56 PM

wow nice truck

OldSkool71 · 07-03-2009, 08:08 PM

Looks like it is from Cali....You could have delivered the wheels and tires I have been waiting for...????

KEL · 07-06-2009, 07:37 AM

looks better than what i'm driving !!!

weav1 · 07-07-2009, 11:04 PM

67ChevyRedneck · 07-07-2009, 11:31 PM

That looks waaaaaaaaaaaaay better than most of the trucks for sale around here. You know you want to bust out the cut off wheel and welder

Rack Man · 07-08-2009, 12:48 AM

Nice find!...
On another note, can you tell what length is that trailer you got there.....I'm looking at buying one but looking for the shortest possible that can still do a full size long bed truck.....and yours seems to be just that......14' or maybe 16' long ??

Thanks, Dan

*vegaschevy* · 07-08-2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Rack Man

Nice find!...
On another note, can you tell what length is that trailer you got there.....I'm looking at buying one but looking for the shortest possible that can still do a full size long bed truck.....and yours seems to be just that......14' or maybe 16' long ??

Thanks, Dan

I would guess without going out to measure 16 feet. When I get around to it tomorrow Ill measure it for you from front of beams to tail end.

*highperf4x4* · 07-08-2009, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by vegaschevy

Not to mention it is a complete AC cab with a complete AC system that I am sure someone might want it or pieces.

Yeah, that'd be me.

Is the system still sealed or are there any open connections/hoses/etc?

*vegaschevy* · 07-08-2009, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Yeah, that'd be me.

Is the system still sealed or are there any open connections/hoses/etc?

Def not sealed, I have been gone for 4 days though so have done nothing. I work tomorrow all day but will get back around to looking t it on Thursday night or Friday

*highperf4x4* · 07-08-2009, 01:49 AM

What I'm looking for is the POA valve

**NGN** · 07-08-2009, 04:30 AM

nice find what a bummer it's getting chopped seem to be a nice starter truck like some said it's nicer then what there driving now

Longhorn Man · 07-08-2009, 05:44 AM

dont make this a parts thread... it will get locked down.

Rob H. · 07-08-2009, 09:39 AM

Much nicer truck than what we find around here, it actually has rocker panels and cab corners LOL. I've had long and short beds over the years, I think the long beds ride nicer myself. Also nice to haul sheetrock or plywood with the tailgate up! Yes I believe in working them.

07-02-2009, 09:20 AM	#1
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	71 LWB I drug home yesterday I drug a 71 long bed home yesterday. I have been looking high and low for a shirt bed with no rust and they are virtually impossible to find for a reasonable price around here. In the mean time I found this long bed I really dont want and originally he said it was in perfect shape with a non running motor. Well perfect shape was OK shape. Either way I am pulling the Jet skis out of the garage and shovign this thing in there and taking a few htings that I know I want and parting it out on the board for everything else I dont want. It is pretty nice and It was a C10 deluxe long bed. Ill get rid of the sheet metal locally as it is easier then shipping it but everything else I will ship. I need to do some checking if these aftermarket AC systems use the factory heater/ac controls or if they come with their own replacement. Cause this one is GREAT condtiion. What do you think? Last edited by vegaschevy; 07-02-2009 at 12:07 PM.

07-02-2009, 09:23 AM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: 72 LWB I drug home yesterday Looks to be in pretty good shape - are you going to cut it down? __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

07-02-2009, 09:54 AM	#4
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: 72 LWB I drug home yesterday Hey, that's my truck!

07-02-2009, 10:55 AM	#5
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: 72 LWB I drug home yesterday Still learning these things, but isn't a '72's rear view mirror stuck on the windshield, & all '71's & earlier years mounted up between the visors like this one, or did some '72's have it like this, too ????

07-02-2009, 11:33 AM	#7
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: 72 LWB I drug home yesterday It has pre72 doors and door panels. Looks to be a 71. Looks like a good start. Why not find a short frame and a short bed to convert it to a short bed. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

07-02-2009, 12:09 PM	#9
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: 72 LWB I drug home yesterday how come I edit my 2s too 1s and then refresh and they are back to twos? I tried changing the 72 to 71... maybe mods have more powers than me

07-02-2009, 12:15 PM	#10
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: 72 LWB I drug home yesterday Looks like a decent truck. Maybe you should get her running, and enjoy the longbed __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

07-02-2009, 04:51 PM	#12
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: 72 LWB I drug home yesterday Blasphemy!

07-02-2009, 04:56 PM	#13
Hoffman65burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 448	Re: 72 LWB I drug home yesterday wow nice truck __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy 454bbc Turbo400 NP205 3.73 gears 4inch lift 33's

07-03-2009, 08:08 PM	#14
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Re: 72 LWB I drug home yesterday Looks like it is from Cali....You could have delivered the wheels and tires I have been waiting for...???? __________________ -Ron- Last edited by OldSkool71; 07-03-2009 at 08:10 PM.

07-06-2009, 07:37 AM	#15
KEL 72 GMC Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wells, Maine Posts: 534	Re: 72 LWB I drug home yesterday looks better than what i'm driving !!!

07-07-2009, 11:04 PM	#16
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07-07-2009, 11:31 PM	#17
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07-08-2009, 12:48 AM	#18
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: 72 LWB I drug home yesterday Nice find!... On another note, can you tell what length is that trailer you got there.....I'm looking at buying one but looking for the shortest possible that can still do a full size long bed truck.....and yours seems to be just that......14' or maybe 16' long ?? Thanks, Dan __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288 Last edited by Rack Man; 07-08-2009 at 12:51 AM.

07-08-2009, 01:49 AM	#22
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: 72 LWB I drug home yesterday What I'm looking for is the POA valve



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07-08-2009, 04:30 AM	#23
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 838	Re: 72 LWB I drug home yesterday nice find what a bummer it's getting chopped seem to be a nice starter truck like some said it's nicer then what there driving now

07-08-2009, 05:44 AM	#24
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 72 LWB I drug home yesterday dont make this a parts thread... it will get locked down.

07-08-2009, 09:39 AM	#25
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: 72 LWB I drug home yesterday Much nicer truck than what we find around here, it actually has rocker panels and cab corners LOL. I've had long and short beds over the years, I think the long beds ride nicer myself. Also nice to haul sheetrock or plywood with the tailgate up! Yes I believe in working them. __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

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