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*vegaschevy* · 07-29-2009, 09:38 AM

Well I finally found a daily driver. It was originally found by someone who randomly emailed me asking me if I wanted to purchase a short box truck. I said send me some pics and I instantly decided I would be getting it for a daily driver.
Well I talked to the guy on the phone a couple of times and went to see it while passing through to Phoenix. I went back last night and picked up the truck and trailered it home. The pics speak for themselves. A little rust on the floorboard mostly surface rust. Not sure if anything is all the way through.
you can see how clean the truck is. It started right up but needs a new thermostat and housing. It also has a fuel leak coming form somewhere in the carb onto the intake. I am going to chase all that down today and get it in drivable condition.

The SPID is in great condition and everything seems very very clean!

Near future plans will be lowered, 20" coys, at least a 285 in the back and a 255 tire in the front. Of course I will build a nice streetable small block for it. Then it will be onto body work and paint. somewhere in there I will put a 67-68 front clip on it as well.

*vegaschevy* · 07-29-2009, 09:39 AM

POPO1984 · 07-29-2009, 09:47 AM

Beautiful truck man

my67chevytruck · 07-29-2009, 09:48 AM

glad you got it home...

clos69 · 07-29-2009, 10:26 AM

Congratz on a hard to find swb cheyenne....I would keep the 71 front end and roll the heck out of it....here is another board member's ride for inspiration

LOW DOUGH · 07-29-2009, 10:30 AM

I like it!

**Hart_Rod** · 07-29-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by clos69

Congratz on a hard to find swb cheyenne....I would keep the 71 front end and roll the heck out of it....here is another board member's ride for inspiration

C/10 King · 07-29-2009, 11:02 AM

There is nothing cooler than a daily driver!.......or drivers

*vegaschevy* · 07-29-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by clos69

Congratz on a hard to find swb cheyenne....I would keep the 71 front end and roll the heck out of it....here is another board member's ride for inspiration

WHat is funny is that truck has the EXACT same seat cover as what is in mine... LOL

what members truck is this? what wheel and tire specs are on it?

nicolas72gmc · 07-29-2009, 12:22 PM

That is one sweet Truck. I love the colors!!! lol. I was noticing the SPID and what is the code 1pv54b -- h78-15-b highway BB? I have the exact same code on mine. By the looks of it, it shouldn't take you long to get it out on the streets. Great score.

*vegaschevy* · 07-29-2009, 12:22 PM

the thermostat housing has been off and open for a few years. What can I do to try and clean that area out before installing a new thermostat in there?

72BlckButy · 07-29-2009, 12:25 PM

Glad to see you got it home!

19673ontree · 07-29-2009, 04:06 PM

I hate that your other truck was stolen , I really like the one you just got ,
by the way what did you say your address was ?

soak the thermostat in wd-40 and take a wire brush on a drill to it keeping it wet with wd-40 , it will clean right up

*vegaschevy* · 07-29-2009, 04:43 PM

bought a new thermostat and housing, both were corroded. Filled it all up with antifreeze, grabbed the bottom hose and it was hard as a rock, the wire in there which I did not think about is rusted badly and crumbling. Guess I need a new lower hose. Going to pick that up as well, tried to filter out all the now orange antifreeze cause of the rust in there but Ill get it going and lfush it in a few weeks.
The goal for the day is change all the fluids, fix the fuel leak from somewhere on the carb, and get it driveable. There is still time left in the day. LOL

*vegaschevy* · 07-29-2009, 09:32 PM

I got the lower hose replaced and now there is a leak form in the water pump area, it seems to be dripping down the front of the motor to the lower pully and onto the crossmember.

Also since being started the tranny is now leaking quite a bit, i guess not moving for awhile has also made the tranny seal somewhere leak.

The carb is also coming off as it does not run to good and hesitates badly. I figure it needs one hell of a cleaning anyways.

Ill try to get all that done tomorrow and go from there.

OldSkool71 · 07-29-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by clos69

Congratz on a hard to find swb cheyenne....I would keep the 71 front end and roll the heck out of it....here is another board member's ride for inspiration

What members ride is this....like the stance and wheel combo...need details so I can get mine done soon...thanks

jorgensensc · 07-29-2009, 10:41 PM

Glad you got it! Looks good. Now,
I got dibs on the hubcaps when you change wheels

Shawn

*vegaschevy* · 07-29-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jorgensensc

Glad you got it! Looks good. Now,
I got dibs on the hubcaps when you change wheels

Shawn

hubcaps are coming off super quick....

**70cst** · 07-30-2009, 12:00 AM

with all that has been said above...also can we say posi...sweet. Looks like the beginning of a new love affair!

*vegaschevy* · 07-30-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

with all that has been said above...also can we say posi...sweet. Looks like the beginning of a new love affair!

pretty much, LOL

First on the list is getting it running good then drop it and add wheels, and then mod the motor!!!

clos69 · 07-30-2009, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by OldSkool71

What members ride is this....like the stance and wheel combo...need details so I can get mine done soon...thanks

I don't remember his name ..but I do know he is in your nick of the woods..I wanna say Puropedo...but i think his is mustard yellow....hopefully he will schime in.

72BlckButy · 07-30-2009, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by OldSkool71

What members ride is this....like the stance and wheel combo...need details so I can get mine done soon...thanks

If I had to guess... 3.5/5" drop, followed by 20's on all 4-corners.

C/10 King · 07-30-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

If I had to guess... 3.5/5" drop, followed by 20's on all 4-corners.

Thats kinda like mine.

MTtruck · 07-30-2009, 10:26 AM

Just got one myself the other day. well mines a 68 and a 72

LOW DOUGH · 07-30-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Thats kinda like mine.

Look at those two magazine trucks. I like them alot. Do you have a thread with pics of all your trucks. I just read the mag articals yesterday.

07-29-2009, 09:38 AM	#1
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	72 SWB I brought home Well I finally found a daily driver. It was originally found by someone who randomly emailed me asking me if I wanted to purchase a short box truck. I said send me some pics and I instantly decided I would be getting it for a daily driver. Well I talked to the guy on the phone a couple of times and went to see it while passing through to Phoenix. I went back last night and picked up the truck and trailered it home. The pics speak for themselves. A little rust on the floorboard mostly surface rust. Not sure if anything is all the way through. you can see how clean the truck is. It started right up but needs a new thermostat and housing. It also has a fuel leak coming form somewhere in the carb onto the intake. I am going to chase all that down today and get it in drivable condition. The SPID is in great condition and everything seems very very clean! Near future plans will be lowered, 20" coys, at least a 285 in the back and a 255 tire in the front. Of course I will build a nice streetable small block for it. Then it will be onto body work and paint. somewhere in there I will put a 67-68 front clip on it as well. Last edited by vegaschevy; 08-06-2009 at 12:29 AM.

07-29-2009, 09:39 AM	#2
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: 72 SWB I brought home

07-29-2009, 09:47 AM	#3
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: 72 SWB I brought home Beautiful truck man __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

07-29-2009, 09:48 AM	#4
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 72 SWB I brought home glad you got it home... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

07-29-2009, 10:26 AM	#5
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: 72 SWB I brought home Congratz on a hard to find swb cheyenne....I would keep the 71 front end and roll the heck out of it....here is another board member's ride for inspiration Attached Images __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

07-29-2009, 10:30 AM	#6
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: 72 SWB I brought home I like it!

07-29-2009, 11:02 AM	#8
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: 72 SWB I brought home There is nothing cooler than a daily driver!.......or drivers __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

07-29-2009, 12:22 PM	#10
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: 72 SWB I brought home That is one sweet Truck. I love the colors!!! lol. I was noticing the SPID and what is the code 1pv54b -- h78-15-b highway BB? I have the exact same code on mine. By the looks of it, it shouldn't take you long to get it out on the streets. Great score. __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

07-29-2009, 12:22 PM	#11
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: 72 SWB I brought home the thermostat housing has been off and open for a few years. What can I do to try and clean that area out before installing a new thermostat in there?

07-29-2009, 12:25 PM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 72 SWB I brought home Glad to see you got it home! __________________ -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)

07-29-2009, 04:06 PM	#13
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: 72 SWB I brought home I hate that your other truck was stolen , I really like the one you just got , by the way what did you say your address was ? soak the thermostat in wd-40 and take a wire brush on a drill to it keeping it wet with wd-40 , it will clean right up __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

07-29-2009, 04:43 PM	#14
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: 72 SWB I brought home bought a new thermostat and housing, both were corroded. Filled it all up with antifreeze, grabbed the bottom hose and it was hard as a rock, the wire in there which I did not think about is rusted badly and crumbling. Guess I need a new lower hose. Going to pick that up as well, tried to filter out all the now orange antifreeze cause of the rust in there but Ill get it going and lfush it in a few weeks. The goal for the day is change all the fluids, fix the fuel leak from somewhere on the carb, and get it driveable. There is still time left in the day. LOL

07-29-2009, 09:32 PM	#15
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: 72 SWB I brought home I got the lower hose replaced and now there is a leak form in the water pump area, it seems to be dripping down the front of the motor to the lower pully and onto the crossmember. Also since being started the tranny is now leaking quite a bit, i guess not moving for awhile has also made the tranny seal somewhere leak. The carb is also coming off as it does not run to good and hesitates badly. I figure it needs one hell of a cleaning anyways. Ill try to get all that done tomorrow and go from there.

07-29-2009, 10:41 PM	#17
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: 72 SWB I brought home Glad you got it! Looks good. Now, I got dibs on the hubcaps when you change wheels Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

07-30-2009, 12:00 AM	#19
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: 72 SWB I brought home with all that has been said above...also can we say posi...sweet. Looks like the beginning of a new love affair! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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07-30-2009, 10:26 AM	#24
MTtruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bozeman, Mt Posts: 59	Re: 72 SWB I brought home Just got one myself the other day. well mines a 68 and a 72 Attached Images __________________ Paul"Give old trucks a second chance" Last edited by MTtruck; 07-30-2009 at 10:27 AM.

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