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08-16-2009, 11:57 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Panama City, FL
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New Project - '72 GMC C1500
Hey everyone -
I guess I should introduce myself: NW Florida Born and Bred University of Florida Alumnus and Rabid Gator Fan! I recently graduated from Law School and I am waiting on my Bar results (Sept. 21) Enough about that, on to the reason I am here. I just purchased my first project truck this evening: $900 '72 GMC C1500 Runs great but doesn't stop so well. Some rust, but nothing major. From what I can tell, the previous owner put a 350sb in it and an automatic tranny with a floor shifter (I would like to put this back in the column eventually). I don't know much of the history because it was sold to me by the previous owner's widow and she just wanted to get rid of it. It had been sitting in her backyard for about 5 years. I was amazed that all it took was some jumper cables, some gas, and starter fluid to fire it up. I have never worked on a vehicle before in my life but have always wanted 'an old truck' - so I am going to be learning from the ground up. Looks like the boards are super active with lots of great ideas and help. I will post pictures tomorrow and figure out how to navigate the forums a bit better. I look forward to many frustrations and exciting milestones with you guys! UPDATE - PICTURES:    
Last edited by czarcaustic; 08-17-2009 at 11:16 AM. Reason: Added Pictures |
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08-17-2009, 12:18 AM
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Its always something!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: FT Worth,TX
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Re: New Project - '72 GMC C1500
Welcome from FT Worth TX.
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08-17-2009, 04:49 AM
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Step Brother
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: knoxville TN
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Re: New Project - '72 GMC C1500
 FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!
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08-17-2009, 09:09 AM
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Gone Fishing
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135
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Re: New Project - '72 GMC C1500
Welcome to the board from Texas
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08-17-2009, 09:46 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Panama City, FL
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Re: New Project - '72 GMC C1500
Thanks for the welcome guys - I am heading off to play with my new toy!
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------------------------------- '71 GMC 1500 Longbed (Marilyn: PICS) '04 Toyota Tacoma (grocery getter) '03 Lexus ES 300 (Wife's) ------------------------------- '72 GMC Short Fleet (Sold - offer I couldn't refuse) |
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08-17-2009, 11:25 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Panama City, FL
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Re: New Project - '72 GMC C1500
Quick question ...
How can I tell if my new toy is a Super Custom or a Sierra? Looks like it is most definitely a '72 GMC C1500 fleetside swb - but I don't know the trim package.
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------------------------------- '71 GMC 1500 Longbed (Marilyn: PICS) '04 Toyota Tacoma (grocery getter) '03 Lexus ES 300 (Wife's) ------------------------------- '72 GMC Short Fleet (Sold - offer I couldn't refuse) |
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08-17-2009, 01:33 PM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: New Project - '72 GMC C1500
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.
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08-17-2009, 04:48 PM
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They call me the Breeze...
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: New York
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Re: New Project - '72 GMC C1500
You came to the right place, welcome from NY!
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08-17-2009, 05:12 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Central PA
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Re: New Project - '72 GMC C1500
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looks like a low optioned GMC, nice though.. PM special-K since he has a GMC and knows them like the back of his hand...
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08-17-2009, 07:37 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Bluemont, Virginia
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Re: New Project - '72 GMC C1500
Welcome to the board from Bluemont, VA.
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08-17-2009, 09:15 PM
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Step Brother
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: K-town
Posts: 4,029
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Re: New Project - '72 GMC C1500
Welcome from Knoxville Tn........
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08-17-2009, 10:51 PM
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HOW long until spring??
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Star Idaho
Posts: 1,413
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Re: New Project - '72 GMC C1500
Welcome from Idaho-- know any good lawyer jokes? You will have fun here- but it can be kinda habit forming!!!
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