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72TealnWhite · 05-17-2011, 10:30 PM

New pictures

Hey all new to the board here.. My name is nate and i'm from the Detroit area. This is my first chevy truck. I picked this up for a (from what i think) a very generous price. Needs a few things right away.. every thing else seems done. so very little to do right away.. but like all my vehicles i tend to get a little crazy.

I'm looking for a good steering wheel... preferably woodgrain.. and chevy.
Also i need to get the AC going and i believe i need an AC compressor.. The power steering is leaking a bit.. ( i hope thats p.s. fluid). Not sure how to go about fixing the window cranks.. i'll have to check that out.. some minor paint in the engine.. possibly some brakes, and thats it for now.. oh and a tonnoau cover.. anyone point me in the directioin to any of these that would be great...

in the future.. a drop, rims tires, ect, ect, ect, ..

i'm thinking of pinstriping the sides and rear and painting in the chevrolet on the tailgate.. what ya think.. like a chevy blue pinstripe and lettering.. any opinions i'm open .. thanks

nate

**too much stuff** · 05-17-2011, 10:39 PM

Nice looking truck. Welcome aboard!
Eric

Duncan and son · 05-17-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Nice looking truck. Welcome aboard!
Eric

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wheel · 05-17-2011, 10:56 PM

Nice truck!!!! As far as cover goes I just recently put on a Truxedo Lo Pro QT and am very happy with it. http://www.truxedo.com/lopro/land.php

VA72C10 · 05-17-2011, 11:43 PM

Very nice truck!

The wood pieces are kinda cool. Someone put a lot of time into them...had never seen the dash pad out of wood like that.

Since you asked for opinions, I wouldn't do pinstripe. You already have the nice upper and lower moldings. I would get a tailgate band for the rear or paint the letters to match the color of the truck. But the band would really set off the back and dress it up!

On the window cranks...the regulators are probably going bad. Sometimes they just need grease but at this age....90% of the time they need replaced if they're having issues. Make sure to get 72 style regulators as that is the style door panel and of course year and they are different. same goes for the lock actuators if you ever replace those.

For the wheel check out ebay. They have some good deals on woodgrain steering wheels.

lil hoodlum · 05-17-2011, 11:45 PM

DETROIT!!

from Texas. Beautiful truck you have there. I bet you enjoy driving it!

Good luck!

Keith

**70cst** · 05-18-2011, 12:21 AM

AND

from Ohio. Very nice truck

Sicklajoie · 05-18-2011, 04:37 AM

Nice ride!

Jeffs70 · 05-18-2011, 06:28 AM

great looking truck welcome to the forums

sanford66 · 05-18-2011, 12:55 PM

Nice truck! I agree tailgate band would set it off nice, thinking about putting one on my Cheyenne. I assume you photo shopped the blue pinstripes in one of the pics. I think if you put the pinstripe on with the factory trim it would look a little "cluttered", just my opinion. Replace the window regulaters. I just put new ones in my 68 the other day, got them from Classic Parts, and they work great. Joseph

72TealnWhite · 05-18-2011, 02:56 PM

Thanks for all the kind words.. when you say "band" what do you mean? a whole new tailgate ? think i found some cool radios.. Thanks again.. Where does one get this "band"

also i need a rearview mirror.. anyone had to apply this? new? old? epoxy?

cant wait to drive this thing..

also the power steering is leaking... any advice for this? not sure where its coming from..

thanks i'll try those window regulators
nate

frednoah · 05-18-2011, 05:05 PM

The tailgate band is a piece of trim. Pretty sure all of the major parts vendors for our trucks carry them. The one in the link below is black, but I think they are also available in a woodgrain pattern if that's what you prefer.

http://www.topbananaparts.com/servle...MBLY%2C/Detail

72TealnWhite · 05-18-2011, 06:58 PM

that would go under the indented letters ?? i could see that maybe looking pretty good..

VA72C10 · 05-18-2011, 07:03 PM

It actually covers the letters like in this picture

DT1 · 05-18-2011, 07:12 PM

X2 on the band. It really sets it off.

**72 Super** · 05-18-2011, 07:13 PM

Welcome aboard from Maryland. Very nice looking truck. I agree with the others, add the tailgate band and be set.

Ray

72TealnWhite · 05-18-2011, 08:08 PM

sweet, goin with the band.. now black or wood hmmm? then fix the stripped window levers, power steering leak, tonnoeu cover, steering wheel and rearview mirror.. and that looks good for now.

possibly a slight tint on the windows ? perhaps?

Sicklajoie · 05-18-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 72TealnWhite

sweet, goin with the band.. now black or wood hmmm? then fix the stripped window levers, power steering leak, tonnoeu cover, steering wheel and rearview mirror.. and that looks good for now.

possibly a slight tint on the windows ? perhaps?

The band should match the bottom molding. So if you have black bottom molding then you should have a black tailgate band.

**72 tigger** · 05-18-2011, 09:23 PM

Nate, Welcome! You've got a nice truck! I believe they make a nice aftermarket woodgrain steering wheel with a Chevy bowtie center.(If you want to sell the old one please let me know). I like the tailgate band idea- not everyone does. Hope you enjoy working on it & driving it this summer.

DaBigKahuna · 05-18-2011, 10:04 PM

Trying not to thread hijack but... How does the band attach to the the tailgate?

72TealnWhite · 05-18-2011, 10:19 PM

yes i definitely like the looks of this... some nice exhaust tips would dress it up a bit... and add on the tonnoeu ( anyone buy some nice ones... that look good .. fit snug..) not hijacking... i need to know also.. how they attach.. and does it cover the whole letters on the back?

72TealnWhite · 05-18-2011, 10:20 PM

forgot the pic

clos69 · 05-19-2011, 05:44 AM

Very nice truck....looking at it brought back memories of my blazer...I miss her now

72TealnWhite · 05-19-2011, 06:55 AM

thanks and sorry about your loss... anyone tell what size exhaust is coming out the back ? 2" or 2 1/2" ?

kcsa75 · 05-19-2011, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 72TealnWhite

also i need a rearview mirror.. anyone had to apply this? new? old? epoxy?

nate

You can find a rear view mirror in a lot of places, salvage yard, ebay, craigs list. Take it to a glass shop and they will glue it on for you for little or no charge. I don't know kind of glue they use, but it works. Every time I've tried to glue on a mirror is stays about two days.

05-17-2011, 10:30 PM	#1
72TealnWhite Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 140	72 Custom Deluxe New pictures Hey all new to the board here.. My name is nate and i'm from the Detroit area. This is my first chevy truck. I picked this up for a (from what i think) a very generous price. Needs a few things right away.. every thing else seems done. so very little to do right away.. but like all my vehicles i tend to get a little crazy. I'm looking for a good steering wheel... preferably woodgrain.. and chevy. Also i need to get the AC going and i believe i need an AC compressor.. The power steering is leaking a bit.. ( i hope thats p.s. fluid). Not sure how to go about fixing the window cranks.. i'll have to check that out.. some minor paint in the engine.. possibly some brakes, and thats it for now.. oh and a tonnoau cover.. anyone point me in the directioin to any of these that would be great... in the future.. a drop, rims tires, ect, ect, ect, .. i'm thinking of pinstriping the sides and rear and painting in the chevrolet on the tailgate.. what ya think.. like a chevy blue pinstripe and lettering.. any opinions i'm open .. thanks nate Attached Images

05-17-2011, 10:39 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,748	Re: 72 Custom Deluxe Nice looking truck. Welcome aboard! Eric __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

05-17-2011, 10:56 PM	#4
wheel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Regina Saskatchewan Posts: 22	Re: 72 Custom Deluxe Nice truck!!!! As far as cover goes I just recently put on a Truxedo Lo Pro QT and am very happy with it. http://www.truxedo.com/lopro/land.php

05-17-2011, 11:43 PM	#5
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 72 Custom Deluxe Very nice truck! The wood pieces are kinda cool. Someone put a lot of time into them...had never seen the dash pad out of wood like that. Since you asked for opinions, I wouldn't do pinstripe. You already have the nice upper and lower moldings. I would get a tailgate band for the rear or paint the letters to match the color of the truck. But the band would really set off the back and dress it up! On the window cranks...the regulators are probably going bad. Sometimes they just need grease but at this age....90% of the time they need replaced if they're having issues. Make sure to get 72 style regulators as that is the style door panel and of course year and they are different. same goes for the lock actuators if you ever replace those. For the wheel check out ebay. They have some good deals on woodgrain steering wheels. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-17-2011, 11:45 PM	#6
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,729	Re: 72 Custom Deluxe DETROIT!! from Texas. Beautiful truck you have there. I bet you enjoy driving it! Good luck! Keith

05-18-2011, 12:21 AM	#7
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,372	Re: 72 Custom Deluxe AND from Ohio. Very nice truck __________________ 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!

05-18-2011, 04:37 AM	#8
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,496	Re: 72 Custom Deluxe Nice ride! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

05-18-2011, 06:28 AM	#9
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: 72 Custom Deluxe great looking truck welcome to the forums __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

05-18-2011, 12:55 PM	#10
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: 72 Custom Deluxe Nice truck! I agree tailgate band would set it off nice, thinking about putting one on my Cheyenne. I assume you photo shopped the blue pinstripes in one of the pics. I think if you put the pinstripe on with the factory trim it would look a little "cluttered", just my opinion. Replace the window regulaters. I just put new ones in my 68 the other day, got them from Classic Parts, and they work great. Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

05-18-2011, 02:56 PM	#11
72TealnWhite Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 140	Re: 72 Custom Deluxe Thanks for all the kind words.. when you say "band" what do you mean? a whole new tailgate ? think i found some cool radios.. Thanks again.. Where does one get this "band" also i need a rearview mirror.. anyone had to apply this? new? old? epoxy? cant wait to drive this thing.. also the power steering is leaking... any advice for this? not sure where its coming from.. thanks i'll try those window regulators nate

05-18-2011, 05:05 PM	#12
frednoah 86 Scottsdale Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 473	Re: 72 Custom Deluxe The tailgate band is a piece of trim. Pretty sure all of the major parts vendors for our trucks carry them. The one in the link below is black, but I think they are also available in a woodgrain pattern if that's what you prefer. http://www.topbananaparts.com/servle...MBLY%2C/Detail

05-18-2011, 06:58 PM	#13
72TealnWhite Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 140	Re: 72 Custom Deluxe that would go under the indented letters ?? i could see that maybe looking pretty good..

05-18-2011, 07:03 PM	#14
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 72 Custom Deluxe It actually covers the letters like in this picture __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-18-2011, 07:12 PM	#15
DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	Re: 72 Custom Deluxe X2 on the band. It really sets it off.

05-18-2011, 07:13 PM	#16
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,691	Re: 72 Custom Deluxe Welcome aboard from Maryland. Very nice looking truck. I agree with the others, add the tailgate band and be set. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White



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05-18-2011, 08:08 PM	#17
72TealnWhite Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 140	Re: 72 Custom Deluxe sweet, goin with the band.. now black or wood hmmm? then fix the stripped window levers, power steering leak, tonnoeu cover, steering wheel and rearview mirror.. and that looks good for now. possibly a slight tint on the windows ? perhaps?

05-18-2011, 09:23 PM	#19
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,238	Re: 72 Custom Deluxe Nate, Welcome! You've got a nice truck! I believe they make a nice aftermarket woodgrain steering wheel with a Chevy bowtie center.(If you want to sell the old one please let me know). I like the tailgate band idea- not everyone does. Hope you enjoy working on it & driving it this summer.

05-18-2011, 10:04 PM	#20
DaBigKahuna Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Disneyland, CA Posts: 486	Re: 72 Custom Deluxe Trying not to thread hijack but... How does the band attach to the the tailgate?

05-18-2011, 10:19 PM	#21
72TealnWhite Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 140	Re: 72 Custom Deluxe yes i definitely like the looks of this... some nice exhaust tips would dress it up a bit... and add on the tonnoeu ( anyone buy some nice ones... that look good .. fit snug..) not hijacking... i need to know also.. how they attach.. and does it cover the whole letters on the back?

05-18-2011, 10:20 PM	#22
72TealnWhite Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 140	Re: 72 Custom Deluxe forgot the pic Attached Images

05-19-2011, 05:44 AM	#23
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: 72 Custom Deluxe Very nice truck....looking at it brought back memories of my blazer...I miss her now __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

05-19-2011, 06:55 AM	#24
72TealnWhite Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 140	Re: 72 Custom Deluxe thanks and sorry about your loss... anyone tell what size exhaust is coming out the back ? 2" or 2 1/2" ?

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