1972 lwb highschool build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

austindbell · 10-04-2009, 06:45 PM

Hey guys, im 15 so it will come along slow. my grandpa and i have been working on this truck for about a year or two now. We bought the truck from a junkyard for $100 without an engine,interior,tailgate, but came with extra rust. I cant seem to find the pic from when i first got it but here are some pics of what we have done so far. it has a rebuilt 350 engine and transmission, vintage air, new bench seat,redone interior, kick panel speakers,15" kicker l5 subwoofer and kenwood head unit. also new tailgate , roll pan, rockers, fender etc. tell me what you think
eventually i want to paint the truck white, lowered a little more with black 20" rims

austindbell · 10-04-2009, 07:07 PM

more pics....

**leddzepp** · 10-04-2009, 07:37 PM

Awesome work so far. Good luck in your build

killacheyenne · 10-04-2009, 07:44 PM

i have my sub in the same place..anyways good lookin build

nuke1 · 10-04-2009, 11:18 PM

Lucky kid, get to work with your paps on a cool truck and learn a few things and get some one on one time with him. nice job on the truck so far also!

austindbell · 10-05-2009, 06:39 PM

Thanks guys ......btw what color should I paint it and what type of rims? And can someone photo shop slam it for me please

Hottrucks · 10-05-2009, 06:57 PM

Project Name....Thumper!!

dam nice truck but color should be up to you..you said white maybe an Ivory with a black pin stripe or a couple of Rally stipes or a black band around the nose like the old camaros/chevelles...see I could go on forever but its your truck you pick....

Hottrucks · 10-05-2009, 07:00 PM

ok I take that all back paint it the oposite of what gramps truck is in the back ground white with marron roof.....then kick it with some 20's lower it down and make him shake his head when you burn out of the driveway........sory I'm a bad infulance....

austindbell · 10-05-2009, 08:36 PM

haha yeah thatd be cool .... burning out in the driveway hahahahahaha and thanks the new name is "THUMPER" it fits well. i have some pics of the new billet grill and bumper that i will upload later.

Hottrucks · 10-05-2009, 09:18 PM

if its any consolation even after almost 30 year dad still reminds me of the burn outs at the end of the driveway from me and the boys when I was in high school...and yes he still shakes his head!!

austindbell · 10-07-2009, 06:45 PM

id like to burnout in his driveway but he would freak out! haha

KMACD71 · 10-08-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by austindbell

Thanks guys ......btw what color should I paint it and what type of rims? And can someone photo shop slam it for me please

Here's your truck lowered. I think you'll probably change your mind many times on color I know I have. I think a 5 spoke 18" or 20" wheel looks great on a lwb truck. Just my opinion but the bigger wheel on the lwb trucks looks more proportioned.

austindbell · 10-08-2009, 08:52 PM

THANKS ...... im thinking 22" american racing 5 spoke , im also leaning towards bagging it do you thing you could possibly photoshop it all the way down ?

turbohacker · 10-09-2009, 12:52 AM

Hey nice to see another high school guy with a lwb! Im 18 and a senior now and ive been working on mine a little over 2 years. I also just put a set of 22's on mine today and it looks AWESOME! Go with 22's on the back and 20's in the front, you will not be dissapointed and you wont have to cut as much to Keep at it man!

austindbell · 10-11-2009, 08:57 AM

turbo hacker that is nice!!! i had some more progress this weekend... i started priming the cab and shaved the bed stake holes. what rims would u guys recomend im looking for 20"-24"?

austindbell · 11-15-2009, 10:07 PM

Havent got much time lately to work on the truck. This weekend i picked up some new 18" foose rims.

I personally think they look a little small now but i think they will look perfect once i bag it.

heres some pics:

KMACD71 · 11-16-2009, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by austindbell

THANKS ...... im thinking 22" american racing 5 spoke , im also leaning towards bagging it do you thing you could possibly photoshop it all the way down ?

Nice wheels,this low enough?

Hottrucks · 11-16-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by KMACD71

Nice wheels,this low enough?

Is it dragging?? then NO!! lmao

austindbell · 03-10-2010, 05:05 PM

FINALLY GOT THE TRUCK TO MY HOUSE!
last weekend me and my grandpa loaded up my truck and brought it to my house. in 3 days ive done a good amount of work on it so here are some pics, im trying hard to finish soon due to moving to another state and i get my license in about two months.tell me what you think

austindbell · 03-10-2010, 05:08 PM

since i got it 3 days ago:

oldblue72c10 · 03-10-2010, 05:49 PM

nice truck, is that other truck your grandpas some slick rides

my67chevytruck · 03-10-2010, 05:54 PM

very nice truck. great progress thus far.. keep at it.

austindbell · 03-10-2010, 05:57 PM

thanks guys!
and yeah the maroon one is my grandpas that he restored a few years back

hdandd · 03-10-2010, 07:24 PM

Wow.... i thought i was the only kid who likes lwb's

austindbell · 03-10-2010, 10:05 PM

just put in my new in dash touch screen!

10-04-2009, 06:45 PM	#1
austindbell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cary Posts: 28	1972 lwb highschool build "THUMPER" Hey guys, im 15 so it will come along slow. my grandpa and i have been working on this truck for about a year or two now. We bought the truck from a junkyard for $100 without an engine,interior,tailgate, but came with extra rust. I cant seem to find the pic from when i first got it but here are some pics of what we have done so far. it has a rebuilt 350 engine and transmission, vintage air, new bench seat,redone interior, kick panel speakers,15" kicker l5 subwoofer and kenwood head unit. also new tailgate , roll pan, rockers, fender etc. tell me what you think eventually i want to paint the truck white, lowered a little more with black 20" rims Attached Images Last edited by austindbell; 10-05-2009 at 08:31 PM.

10-04-2009, 07:07 PM	#2
austindbell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cary Posts: 28	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build more pics.... Attached Images

10-04-2009, 07:37 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build Awesome work so far. Good luck in your build __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

10-04-2009, 07:44 PM	#4
killacheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 153	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build i have my sub in the same place..anyways good lookin build __________________ 72 cheyenne super 83 chevy...4x4...454

10-04-2009, 11:18 PM	#5
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build Lucky kid, get to work with your paps on a cool truck and learn a few things and get some one on one time with him. nice job on the truck so far also! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

10-05-2009, 06:39 PM	#6
austindbell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cary Posts: 28	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build Thanks guys ......btw what color should I paint it and what type of rims? And can someone photo shop slam it for me please

10-05-2009, 06:57 PM	#7
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build Project Name....Thumper!! dam nice truck but color should be up to you..you said white maybe an Ivory with a black pin stripe or a couple of Rally stipes or a black band around the nose like the old camaros/chevelles...see I could go on forever but its your truck you pick.... __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

10-05-2009, 07:00 PM	#8
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build ok I take that all back paint it the oposite of what gramps truck is in the back ground white with marron roof.....then kick it with some 20's lower it down and make him shake his head when you burn out of the driveway........sory I'm a bad infulance....

10-05-2009, 08:36 PM	#9
austindbell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cary Posts: 28	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build haha yeah thatd be cool .... burning out in the driveway hahahahahaha and thanks the new name is "THUMPER" it fits well. i have some pics of the new billet grill and bumper that i will upload later.

10-05-2009, 09:18 PM	#10
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build if its any consolation even after almost 30 year dad still reminds me of the burn outs at the end of the driveway from me and the boys when I was in high school...and yes he still shakes his head!!

10-07-2009, 06:45 PM	#11
austindbell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cary Posts: 28	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build id like to burnout in his driveway but he would freak out! haha

10-08-2009, 08:52 PM	#13
austindbell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cary Posts: 28	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build THANKS ...... im thinking 22" american racing 5 spoke , im also leaning towards bagging it do you thing you could possibly photoshop it all the way down ?

10-09-2009, 12:52 AM	#14
turbohacker PISS POOR Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: visalia, ca Posts: 98	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build Hey nice to see another high school guy with a lwb! Im 18 and a senior now and ive been working on mine a little over 2 years. I also just put a set of 22's on mine today and it looks AWESOME! Go with 22's on the back and 20's in the front, you will not be dissapointed and you wont have to cut as much to Keep at it man! __________________ Slammed 67 long bed with vette suspention build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291149

10-11-2009, 08:57 AM	#15
austindbell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cary Posts: 28	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build turbo hacker that is nice!!! i had some more progress this weekend... i started priming the cab and shaved the bed stake holes. what rims would u guys recomend im looking for 20"-24"? Last edited by austindbell; 10-11-2009 at 08:58 AM.

11-15-2009, 10:07 PM	#16
austindbell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cary Posts: 28	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build Havent got much time lately to work on the truck. This weekend i picked up some new 18" foose rims. I personally think they look a little small now but i think they will look perfect once i bag it. heres some pics: Attached Images



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03-10-2010, 05:05 PM	#19
austindbell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cary Posts: 28	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build FINALLY GOT THE TRUCK TO MY HOUSE! last weekend me and my grandpa loaded up my truck and brought it to my house. in 3 days ive done a good amount of work on it so here are some pics, im trying hard to finish soon due to moving to another state and i get my license in about two months.tell me what you think Attached Images

03-10-2010, 05:08 PM	#20
austindbell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cary Posts: 28	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build since i got it 3 days ago: Attached Images

03-10-2010, 05:49 PM	#21
oldblue72c10 LIGHT' EM UP!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Collinsville Oklahoma Posts: 243	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build nice truck, is that other truck your grandpas some slick rides __________________ BONDO IS YOUR FRIEND WOULD YOU EVER USE YOUR FRIEND 1972 custom 10 longbed current 360 building a racing 355

03-10-2010, 05:54 PM	#22
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build very nice truck. great progress thus far.. keep at it. __________________ 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

03-10-2010, 05:57 PM	#23
austindbell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cary Posts: 28	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build thanks guys! and yeah the maroon one is my grandpas that he restored a few years back

03-10-2010, 07:24 PM	#24
hdandd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cullman Alabama Posts: 56	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build Wow.... i thought i was the only kid who likes lwb's

03-10-2010, 10:05 PM	#25
austindbell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cary Posts: 28	Re: 1972 lwb highschool build just put in my new in dash touch screen! Attached Images

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