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DT1 · 01-01-2011, 04:29 PM

I had a little over two weeks to get the engine and transmission in, I took her for a the first drive on Christmas day and since then, I've compiled just over 500 miles. I also had a chance to finish off the interior. Couldn't be happier with the way it runs!

POPO1984 · 01-01-2011, 04:38 PM

Really nice truck man

Duncan and son · 01-01-2011, 04:43 PM

I really like it. We always have a soft spot for nice trucks put back original. Our 72 longhorn has a saddle interior with factory buckets... can't wait til it looks as good as yours.
Happy new year Paul and Jason

hugger6933 · 01-01-2011, 06:33 PM

Very nice good job on that build. You should be able to drive every one of those miles with pride. Jim

Zoomin · 01-01-2011, 06:39 PM

Nice Christmas present for you! Really is a great feeling to get a truck rolling again under it's own power. Post some more pics of that rascal.

planewhisperer · 01-01-2011, 06:41 PM

Really sharp truck..............love the original configuration............thats the way to do it.............................................

**SOON2BLAZE** · 01-01-2011, 06:44 PM

Showroom fresh!

johndawelder · 01-01-2011, 07:10 PM

Looks great man,you should be proud to drive that baby anywhere.

VA72C10 · 01-01-2011, 07:13 PM

Very nice job! Truck looks like new!

pat 70/71 · 01-01-2011, 07:26 PM

Fantastic job! looks great& you should be very proud! cheers, Pat

71swb4x4 · 01-01-2011, 07:40 PM

Beautiful. More pictures please!!

rwolf9653 · 01-01-2011, 07:41 PM

You got a lot more done on your vacation than I did on mine!

Sweet truck, enjoy the ride.

chevy72pu · 01-01-2011, 08:15 PM

That truck is nice! I really like the job you did on the interior. That is a lot of work in a short time.

RCbowtie69 · 01-01-2011, 11:52 PM

sweet truck man,

NORMSCOLORADO · 01-02-2011, 12:10 AM

very nicely done man!

swamp rat · 01-02-2011, 02:14 PM

Do you have a build thread?? Looks great!

bosco200 · 01-02-2011, 02:21 PM

Very Nice

**special-K** · 01-02-2011, 03:27 PM

Very nice '71!

AirSpeed · 01-02-2011, 06:21 PM

Looks great! Did your truck always have the headliner? If not did you notice a big difference in sound quality after it was installed?
It sure does look nice! Better than a new truck!
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BLAZERMAN · 01-02-2011, 07:21 PM

Love the color combo..you did a Great job!

DT1 · 01-02-2011, 10:08 PM

Ok, I've posted these pictures before but due to requests, Here's a before and after.
As you can probably tell, I had a great platform to work with.

Also, the head liner is stock, so I really couldn't tell you if it makes a difference in sound deadening.

Before...

After...

01-01-2011, 04:29 PM	#1
DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	This is what I did on Xmas Vacation I had a little over two weeks to get the engine and transmission in, I took her for a the first drive on Christmas day and since then, I've compiled just over 500 miles. I also had a chance to finish off the interior. Couldn't be happier with the way it runs!

01-01-2011, 04:38 PM	#2
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: This is what I did on Xmas Vacation Really nice truck man __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

01-01-2011, 04:43 PM	#3
Duncan and son Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: This is what I did on Xmas Vacation I really like it. We always have a soft spot for nice trucks put back original. Our 72 longhorn has a saddle interior with factory buckets... can't wait til it looks as good as yours. Happy new year Paul and Jason __________________ You can shear a sheep every year, but you can only skin it once The person dealing with facts is never at the mercy of the person dealing with theory 1972 Cheyenne Super 402 400 A/c bucket seat tilt custom camper Longhorn 1975 Silverado 454 Crew cab camper special dually

01-01-2011, 06:33 PM	#4
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: This is what I did on Xmas Vacation Very nice good job on that build. You should be able to drive every one of those miles with pride. Jim

01-01-2011, 06:39 PM	#5
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: This is what I did on Xmas Vacation Nice Christmas present for you! Really is a great feeling to get a truck rolling again under it's own power. Post some more pics of that rascal. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

01-01-2011, 06:41 PM	#6
planewhisperer U.S. Army Green Beret Sniper Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Enterprise Alabama Posts: 57	Re: This is what I did on Xmas Vacation Really sharp truck..............love the original configuration............thats the way to do it............................................. __________________ "YOU CAN RUN AND YOU CAN HIDE, BUT YOU WILL JUST DIE TIRED"

01-01-2011, 06:44 PM	#7
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: This is what I did on Xmas Vacation Showroom fresh!

01-01-2011, 07:10 PM	#8
johndawelder Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loudon,TN Posts: 101	Re: This is what I did on Xmas Vacation Looks great man,you should be proud to drive that baby anywhere.

01-01-2011, 07:13 PM	#9
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: This is what I did on Xmas Vacation Very nice job! Truck looks like new! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-01-2011, 07:26 PM	#10
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: This is what I did on Xmas Vacation Fantastic job! looks great& you should be very proud! cheers, Pat

01-01-2011, 07:40 PM	#11
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: This is what I did on Xmas Vacation Beautiful. More pictures please!! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-01-2011, 07:41 PM	#12
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 1,068	Re: This is what I did on Xmas Vacation You got a lot more done on your vacation than I did on mine! Sweet truck, enjoy the ride. __________________ Randy 1948 Chevy 3100 5 window 1966 Chevy C30 Dually 1967 Chevy K10 1972 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy C10 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1987 Chevy V10 2003 Chevy Suburban

01-01-2011, 08:15 PM	#13
chevy72pu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sandersville, GA Posts: 298	Re: This is what I did on Xmas Vacation That truck is nice! I really like the job you did on the interior. That is a lot of work in a short time. __________________ How 'Bout them Dawgs! '10 Traverse LTZ 03 Silverado Z71 ext cab 99 Yamaha Grizzly 600 72 C10 350/350 sportside bed. 68 C30 flatbed. 350 4-speed. "I've got a good memory, it's just short!"

01-01-2011, 11:52 PM	#14
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: This is what I did on Xmas Vacation sweet truck man,

01-02-2011, 12:10 AM	#15
NORMSCOLORADO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: JAY, NY Posts: 176	Re: This is what I did on Xmas Vacation very nicely done man! __________________ 04 Chevy Colorado Z71 4X4 76 Chevy C-10 Custom Deluxe (sold) 67 Chevy C-30 1 Ton 9' stepper 6.5 Turbo Diesel



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01-02-2011, 02:14 PM	#16
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: This is what I did on Xmas Vacation Do you have a build thread?? Looks great! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

01-02-2011, 02:21 PM	#17
bosco200 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO Posts: 526	Re: This is what I did on Xmas Vacation Very Nice

01-02-2011, 03:27 PM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: This is what I did on Xmas Vacation Very nice '71! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-02-2011, 06:21 PM	#19
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: This is what I did on Xmas Vacation Looks great! Did your truck always have the headliner? If not did you notice a big difference in sound quality after it was installed? It sure does look nice! Better than a new truck! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

01-02-2011, 07:21 PM	#20
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: This is what I did on Xmas Vacation Love the color combo..you did a Great job! __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

01-02-2011, 10:08 PM	#21
DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	Re: This is what I did on Xmas Vacation Ok, I've posted these pictures before but due to requests, Here's a before and after. As you can probably tell, I had a great platform to work with. Also, the head liner is stock, so I really couldn't tell you if it makes a difference in sound deadening. Before... After...

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