Project: 72C10 "Clear Blue Sky" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72SWBChevy · 07-06-2011, 02:09 PM

I have been doing my project for about 4 1/2 years now and never started a build thread. Slick67 inspired me to start one, so here goes. I had a 72C10 in high school, and have always liked these trucks. I am planning on doing a frame off restoration, and use it for truck meets and shows. I will try to keep these pictures in order the best I can. I want to do a 4/6 ECE drop,
350/TH350 combo, power brakes, pwr steering, 17" or 18" wheels, but want to keep that classic truck look also. I also plan on going with BC/CC paint, that I will do myself. I found a SWB for $1500, but the guy took $1200. It has a step-side bed on it, (it was originally was a fleet side and he traded the bed). I will go back with a fleet side bed. It has allot of rust, and holes where metal used to be..LOL So I guess the tear down will start. I know everyone like pics, so I will try to get as many as I can.
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72SWBChevy · 07-08-2011, 08:54 PM

Got a little done tonight after work, starting to remove the front clip and engine this weekend, it's a start. More to follow...
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72SWBChevy · 07-09-2011, 09:54 AM

Engine coming out , that only leave 10,203 more things that have to come off, be painted and get put back on..

72SWBChevy · 07-09-2011, 08:09 PM

Engine out, an clip off, I want to fill all the extra holes in the frame and make it smooth. I plan to have everything all powder coated gloss black. I am sure no one will notice all the extra holes filled and smoothed, but it will look awesome...
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72SWBChevy · 07-12-2011, 04:32 PM

All the extra holes on the frame are getting weled up, so they frame will be smooth and clean looking for powdercoat.
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72SWBChevy · 07-24-2011, 03:42 PM

A few updates, the frame is all smoothed off now and getting ready to be sent off for powder coating. I aslo cut some holes for the exhaust to be routed through. Moving right along, I have all new front end parts, ECE 2" Fr drop springs and spindles, 6" Rr drop springs, rotors, wheel bearings, etc.
I still have to paint all the ties rods, couplers, end links and such...tks for looking.
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72SWBChevy · 07-28-2011, 01:13 PM

Finally got some suspension parts painted and the frame is going back together. All bolts were replace using grade 8 hardware, about to have a roller again...then onto sheetmetal replacement..here are some pics..

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72SWBChevy · 07-28-2011, 01:15 PM

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72SWBChevy · 07-28-2011, 01:18 PM

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firethorn · 07-28-2011, 01:56 PM

project looks good, any mods to the frame to happen ?

72SWBChevy · 07-28-2011, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firethorn

project looks good, any mods to the frame to happen ?

Thanks for looking,
No real mods to the frame, I just welded up all the extra unused holes, and made it all smooth. Also made some cut outs for the exhasut to be routed through the crossmember. It has a ECE 4/6 drop kit, shock relocators, adjustable track bar and I added power steering.

wicky · 07-28-2011, 04:25 PM

Looking good
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72SWBChevy · 07-28-2011, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wicky

Looking good
Posted via Mobile Device

thanks wicky..

hbchevy · 07-29-2011, 01:39 AM

Keep up the good work looks great so far!
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72SWBChevy · 07-29-2011, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hbchevy

Keep up the good work looks great so far!
Posted via Mobile Device

Thanks hbchevy..should have some cab sheetmetal updates for this weekend,

72SWBChevy · 08-03-2011, 01:18 PM

Cab update and progress, this cab is rough, but I have time and want to learn sheetmetal repair and painting. This will take some time, but I really wanted to keep the original cab. I will order all new sheetmetal and such, now I just need to get after it..ha

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72SWBChevy · 08-03-2011, 02:42 PM

now....

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72SWBChevy · 08-03-2011, 02:43 PM

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72SWBChevy · 08-05-2011, 11:19 AM

small hole above gas filler fixed now,,,few more tacs, and some smoothing out.
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litew8 · 08-05-2011, 06:17 PM

looking good!

XxCHEVYMANxX · 08-07-2011, 07:01 PM

Nice work man.

72SWBChevy · 08-08-2011, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litew8

looking good!

Quote:

Originally Posted by XxCHEVYMANxX

Nice work man.

Thanks for looking!

72SWBChevy · 08-08-2011, 11:13 PM

top of dashboard replacement, taking out all the rusty metal and replacing the top of the dash.....I also eliminated the defroster vents for something a little different.
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72SWBChevy · 08-09-2011, 12:29 PM

Pics replacing R & L inner and outer rockers, cab corners, partial floor pans, lower A pillar, all was blasted and sprayed with epoxy, this was way more work than I planned for,,,

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72SWBChevy · 08-09-2011, 12:31 PM

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07-06-2011, 02:09 PM	#1
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Project: 72C10 "Clear Blue Sky" I have been doing my project for about 4 1/2 years now and never started a build thread. Slick67 inspired me to start one, so here goes. I had a 72C10 in high school, and have always liked these trucks. I am planning on doing a frame off restoration, and use it for truck meets and shows. I will try to keep these pictures in order the best I can. I want to do a 4/6 ECE drop, 350/TH350 combo, power brakes, pwr steering, 17" or 18" wheels, but want to keep that classic truck look also. I also plan on going with BC/CC paint, that I will do myself. I found a SWB for $1500, but the guy took $1200. It has a step-side bed on it, (it was originally was a fleet side and he traded the bed). I will go back with a fleet side bed. It has allot of rust, and holes where metal used to be..LOL So I guess the tear down will start. I know everyone like pics, so I will try to get as many as I can. __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

07-08-2011, 08:54 PM	#2
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: Project: 72C10 "Clear Blue Sky" Got a little done tonight after work, starting to remove the front clip and engine this weekend, it's a start. More to follow... __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

07-09-2011, 09:54 AM	#3
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: Project: 72C10 "Clear Blue Sky" Engine coming out , that only leave 10,203 more things that have to come off, be painted and get put back on.. __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595 Last edited by 72SWBChevy; 07-09-2011 at 09:58 AM. Reason: splng

07-09-2011, 08:09 PM	#4
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: Project: 72C10 "Clear Blue Sky" Engine out, an clip off, I want to fill all the extra holes in the frame and make it smooth. I plan to have everything all powder coated gloss black. I am sure no one will notice all the extra holes filled and smoothed, but it will look awesome... __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

07-12-2011, 04:32 PM	#5
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: Project: 72C10 "Clear Blue Sky" All the extra holes on the frame are getting weled up, so they frame will be smooth and clean looking for powdercoat. __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

07-24-2011, 03:42 PM	#6
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: Project: 72C10 "Clear Blue Sky" A few updates, the frame is all smoothed off now and getting ready to be sent off for powder coating. I aslo cut some holes for the exhaust to be routed through. Moving right along, I have all new front end parts, ECE 2" Fr drop springs and spindles, 6" Rr drop springs, rotors, wheel bearings, etc. I still have to paint all the ties rods, couplers, end links and such...tks for looking. __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

07-28-2011, 01:13 PM	#7
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: Project: 72C10 "Clear Blue Sky" Finally got some suspension parts painted and the frame is going back together. All bolts were replace using grade 8 hardware, about to have a roller again...then onto sheetmetal replacement..here are some pics.. __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

07-28-2011, 01:15 PM	#8
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: Project: 72C10 "Clear Blue Sky" more... __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

07-28-2011, 01:18 PM	#9
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: Project: 72C10 "Clear Blue Sky" and... __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

07-28-2011, 01:56 PM	#10
firethorn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: edmonton , Alberta Posts: 48	Re: Project: 72C10 "Clear Blue Sky" project looks good, any mods to the frame to happen ?

07-28-2011, 04:25 PM	#12
wicky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: knkxville iowa Posts: 186	Re: Project: 72C10 "Clear Blue Sky" Looking good Posted via Mobile Device

07-29-2011, 01:39 AM	#14
hbchevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Huntington beach Posts: 66	Re: Project: 72C10 "Clear Blue Sky" Keep up the good work looks great so far! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ - Scott My 70 lwb build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472866

08-03-2011, 01:18 PM	#16
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: Project: 72C10 "Clear Blue Sky" Cab update and progress, this cab is rough, but I have time and want to learn sheetmetal repair and painting. This will take some time, but I really wanted to keep the original cab. I will order all new sheetmetal and such, now I just need to get after it..ha __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

08-03-2011, 02:42 PM	#17
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: Project: 72C10 "Clear Blue Sky" now.... __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

08-03-2011, 02:43 PM	#18
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: Project: 72C10 "Clear Blue Sky" more... __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595



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08-05-2011, 11:19 AM	#19
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: Project: 72C10 "Clear Blue Sky" small hole above gas filler fixed now,,,few more tacs, and some smoothing out. __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595 Last edited by 72SWBChevy; 08-05-2011 at 11:19 AM. Reason: spelling

08-05-2011, 06:17 PM	#20
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project: 72C10 "Clear Blue Sky" looking good! __________________ project: "my happy mess"

08-07-2011, 07:01 PM	#21
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: Project: 72C10 "Clear Blue Sky" Nice work man. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

08-08-2011, 11:13 PM	#23
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: Project: 72C10 "Clear Blue Sky" top of dashboard replacement, taking out all the rusty metal and replacing the top of the dash.....I also eliminated the defroster vents for something a little different. __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

08-09-2011, 12:29 PM	#24
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: Project: 72C10 "Clear Blue Sky" Pics replacing R & L inner and outer rockers, cab corners, partial floor pans, lower A pillar, all was blasted and sprayed with epoxy, this was way more work than I planned for,,, __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

08-09-2011, 12:31 PM	#25
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: Project: 72C10 "Clear Blue Sky" more... __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

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