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dlott33 · 07-19-2010, 11:41 PM

I've been lurking around the forum for a while. I Picked my 72 up today and figured I might as well post it up. The plan is to go for the shop truck/patina theme for now. I've already picked up a set of 20X10...20X8.5 gray boss 338's to run. We're throwing together a 350 this week so she might be running by the end of the week. We'll see.....Gonna try to make to MS Cruisin The Coast. Sorry for the crappy cell pic, I'll get better photos later.

PipsC10 · 07-19-2010, 11:50 PM

welcome, thanks for sharing!

67chevy1series · 07-20-2010, 08:01 AM

looks nice i just got done puttin a shop logo on my doors

1LoC10 · 07-20-2010, 09:25 AM

Looks like a nice start to a cool truck

VA72C10 · 07-20-2010, 09:32 AM

looking forward to more pics....love patina/shop trucks......especially with big wheels

marks1972 · 07-20-2010, 09:48 AM

gretings from the MS Coast. nice truck cant wait to see it at cruzen the coast. OCT 3-10th this year. keep us up to date with the project and pics. make sure to go to the MS forum and check in there also.

dlott33 · 07-20-2010, 08:11 PM

Thanks guys.

marks1972 this thing has been sitting for a long time, Hopefully I'll make it down.

dlott33 · 12-12-2010, 10:27 PM

Well I never did get to start on the the truck. It's been sitting in storage at a buddies house. Hopefully this week I'll finally be able to get her to the shop. We did throw on a couple of the 338's for motivation though. Can't wait to start, this will be my 1st truck project!!! Better pics will come I promise.

bajaracing · 12-12-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

looks nice i just got done puttin a shop logo on my doors

would love to see pics of the shop logo on the doors. i'm gonna do the same.

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Originally Posted by dlott33

Well I never did get to start on the the truck. It's been sitting in storage at a buddies house. Hopefully this week I'll finally be able to get her to the shop. We did throw on a couple of the 338's for motivation though. Can't wait to start, this will be my 1st truck project!!! Better pics will come I promise.

Trucks looking good allready. funny how a nice set of wheels can give you the inspiration to keep the project alive.

oldblue1968chevy · 12-12-2010, 11:48 PM

DANG Those wheels would inspire me fo sho lol

nice pickup

72BlckButy · 12-13-2010, 08:54 AM

If that's not inspiration, then I don't know what is... great looking project!

dlott33 · 12-30-2010, 05:40 PM

Truck got delivered last night so I finally have decet pics for y'all to see what I'm starting with. Tell me what you think?

dlott33 · 12-30-2010, 05:43 PM

dlott33 · 12-30-2010, 05:44 PM

OH yeah, thank god for wheels what difference!!!!!

allengator · 12-30-2010, 05:44 PM

great start! have fun!

19seventeeCustom · 12-30-2010, 05:47 PM

great start,, have fun.....and good luck

VA72C10 · 12-30-2010, 05:54 PM

Looks like a pretty solid starting point...and yes...the wheels make a HUGE difference

big_al_71 · 12-30-2010, 06:30 PM

wheels look very good,,,,you have lots of metal repairs to do...keep the picts coming..start a build thread..

jakeblues652 · 12-30-2010, 06:41 PM

LOVE the look of that with the wheels

**SactoJim** · 12-30-2010, 09:08 PM

Did you put spacers on your wheels? Love the way you got the wheels to fit.

dlott33 · 12-30-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

wheels look very good,,,,you have lots of metal repairs to do...keep the picts coming..start a build thread..

Unfortunately you are correct! I figure this would be a good project to learn rust repair on. This truck will be a driver/cruiser. No plans for long term restoration here, what I hope do is get her up and running then start picking areas to address and dive in. Maybe I won't get in over my head!!!! The good thing is the rust is in the most common areas so there is plenty of info on the web to help me along.

dlott33 · 12-30-2010, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SactoJim

Did you put spacers on your wheels? Love the way you got the wheels to fit.

Yeah actually they are 5x5 to 5x4.75 1.5" adapters. Buddy of mine picked up a smokin deal on a set of 4.75 338's so I jumped on them. As far as the stance goes...time will tell if it's functional or not. It's had the ghetto super heated spring lowering put on it so it probably would have clearence issues if it was drivable at the moment. I plan to pick up a 4/6 ECE drop which will probably actually raise this truck a little. Once the 4/6 is installed I figure the wheel tire combo will be good to go.

dlott33 · 12-30-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jakeblues652

LOVE the look of that with the wheels

Which side...drivers or passenger

Thanks for all the comments guys!

chevytruckluver · 12-30-2010, 10:49 PM

The truck has a great stance already, do you know what was done to get it that way? Also didnt you have to modify the front rotors to get the 338's to fit?
Get busy dude, lets see the engine back in there and ready to hit the street

wow, more than just me had some of the same thinking going on at the same time scary huh?

dlott33 · 12-30-2010, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by chevytruckluver

The truck has a great stance already, do you know what was done to get it that way? Also didnt you have to modify the front rotors to get the 338's to fit?
Get busy dude, lets see the engine back in there and ready to hit the street

wow, more than just me had some of the same thinking going on at the same time scary huh?

I haven't crawled under to confirm but I think I'm on the right track with the heated spring theory. My knowledge of these trucks is very limited so most of the time I don't half way know what I'm looking at.

Hang in there with me though I'll get it!!

07-19-2010, 11:41 PM	#1
dlott33 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: meridian,ms Posts: 14	New guy with a 72 fleet project I've been lurking around the forum for a while. I Picked my 72 up today and figured I might as well post it up. The plan is to go for the shop truck/patina theme for now. I've already picked up a set of 20X10...20X8.5 gray boss 338's to run. We're throwing together a 350 this week so she might be running by the end of the week. We'll see.....Gonna try to make to MS Cruisin The Coast. Sorry for the crappy cell pic, I'll get better photos later.

07-19-2010, 11:50 PM	#2
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07-20-2010, 08:01 AM	#3
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07-20-2010, 09:25 AM	#4
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07-20-2010, 09:32 AM	#5
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07-20-2010, 09:48 AM	#6
marks1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Atoka, TN Posts: 240	Re: New guy with a 72 fleet project gretings from the MS Coast. nice truck cant wait to see it at cruzen the coast. OCT 3-10th this year. keep us up to date with the project and pics. make sure to go to the MS forum and check in there also. __________________ Mark 1968 C-10 SWB 307/munci 4spd/411possi 1986-1990 1972 Cheyenne-10 LWB 350/TH350 IF SHE WHOULD HAVE KEEPT THE SHIRT ON THEY WOULDNT HAVE BROKEN UP THANKS ADAM SANDLER U. S. Navy Seabee "CAN DO", "The difficult we do at once. The impossible may take a little bit longer.","We Build We Fight", "Work Hard Play Hard"

07-20-2010, 08:11 PM	#7
dlott33 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: meridian,ms Posts: 14	Re: New guy with a 72 fleet project Thanks guys. marks1972 this thing has been sitting for a long time, Hopefully I'll make it down. Last edited by dlott33; 07-20-2010 at 08:39 PM.

12-12-2010, 10:27 PM	#8
dlott33 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: meridian,ms Posts: 14	Re: New guy with a 72 fleet project Well I never did get to start on the the truck. It's been sitting in storage at a buddies house. Hopefully this week I'll finally be able to get her to the shop. We did throw on a couple of the 338's for motivation though. Can't wait to start, this will be my 1st truck project!!! Better pics will come I promise.

12-12-2010, 11:48 PM	#10
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: New guy with a 72 fleet project DANG Those wheels would inspire me fo sho lol nice pickup __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-13-2010, 08:54 AM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New guy with a 72 fleet project If that's not inspiration, then I don't know what is... great looking project! __________________ -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)

12-30-2010, 05:40 PM	#12
dlott33 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: meridian,ms Posts: 14	Re: New guy with a 72 fleet project Truck got delivered last night so I finally have decet pics for y'all to see what I'm starting with. Tell me what you think? Last edited by dlott33; 12-30-2010 at 05:46 PM.

12-30-2010, 05:43 PM	#13
dlott33 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: meridian,ms Posts: 14	Re: New guy with a 72 fleet project

12-30-2010, 05:44 PM	#14
dlott33 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: meridian,ms Posts: 14	Re: New guy with a 72 fleet project OH yeah, thank god for wheels what difference!!!!!

12-30-2010, 05:44 PM	#15
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	Re: New guy with a 72 fleet project great start! have fun! __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab

12-30-2010, 05:47 PM	#16
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12-30-2010, 05:54 PM	#17
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: New guy with a 72 fleet project Looks like a pretty solid starting point...and yes...the wheels make a HUGE difference __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-30-2010, 06:30 PM	#18
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12-30-2010, 09:08 PM	#20
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: New guy with a 72 fleet project Did you put spacers on your wheels? Love the way you got the wheels to fit. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

12-30-2010, 10:49 PM	#24
chevytruckluver Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: the town of the cow, Texas Posts: 1,152	Re: New guy with a 72 fleet project The truck has a great stance already, do you know what was done to get it that way? Also didnt you have to modify the front rotors to get the 338's to fit? Get busy dude, lets see the engine back in there and ready to hit the street wow, more than just me had some of the same thinking going on at the same time scary huh? __________________ Trey Silence may be Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver! 72 Short Step 57 "big window" short step Last edited by chevytruckluver; 12-30-2010 at 10:51 PM. Reason: update

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