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dylanprice00 · 12-26-2012, 12:56 AM

I'm new to this but i got a 72 short bed for my first truck and my dad and i are trying to clean it up and make it a daily driver for me to drive so far we cleaned out the motor,new shroud , put a new carb on , put in a new transmission , lowered the truck, put a brake booster on and now were working on putting a new gas tank under the bed! motor has aluminum heads and rocker rollers the motor has been bored out to a 355 and has some hp

we got it with the motor already in it

mud.man.rj · 12-26-2012, 01:00 AM

Nice truck all around, good truck to keep on building. Cool that you have your Dad to help, will mean a lot in years to come.

1972SUPERSB · 12-26-2012, 01:01 AM

Nice looking truck! You will find all kinds of info on here! Welcome to the forum!
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trac209 · 12-26-2012, 01:01 AM

Nice truck! I'm looking at a 72 c10 tomorrow myself. I don't need another truck I just want one lol. Welcome to the best forum around.
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stsalvage · 12-26-2012, 01:12 AM

Nice truck I've not really been into the short beds do to my work in the hauling business and scrap metal business.Long beds rock.I grew up with these trucks.Never likes this body style until 15 years ago.I drove 3 ton BOBTAILS i had 3 of them 1960--66 short nose with a 4 speed and split rear end.Had over 9 1964--66 chevy 3/4 tons and 11 years ago bought a 1964 short bed fleet side and it sits on the side of the house in needing of restoring.Now i own almost every year of the 1967--72 chevy trucks suburbans.But i'm still major long bed fan

dylanprice00 · 12-26-2012, 01:35 AM

new seats new tank and cleaned up the rear part of the frame as much as i could and my dad has been working on a door for my side marker to bolt on too! also thank you for welcoming me!

**specialtyretail** · 12-26-2012, 11:00 AM

Great looking truck....

LOCKEdown72 · 12-26-2012, 11:20 AM

Nice truck! What are those seats out of?

dhaymaker · 12-26-2012, 11:56 AM

Those seats look very much like the seats in my 2002 Duramax!

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-26-2012, 11:58 AM

Wow! I really like the truck, those seats look real nice I would like to know what they're out of also. Nice to have another member from my area

Red Tractors · 12-26-2012, 12:25 PM

One heck of a sharp truck!

Lee H · 12-26-2012, 12:32 PM

Nice truck!

dylanprice00 · 12-26-2012, 02:41 PM

I don't know the year the seats are out of but my dad and sister both have them in there 04 gmc siarra I think mine were from a newer chevy silverado that had been in a crash my friend owns a body shop and got them for me! Thanks guys for the compliments guys!
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darush01 · 12-26-2012, 02:47 PM

Nice truck i love mine and its a junker but i wpuldnt trade ot for anything
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**Ol Blue K20** · 12-26-2012, 03:32 PM

Thanks for the info Dylan

dylanprice00 · 12-26-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Thanks for the info Dylan

No problem hope it helps. They are comfertable!

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**WIDESIDE72** · 12-26-2012, 07:53 PM

I am interested in the rear marker light filler mod but my 72 swb stepside truck but it has already been painted and I dont want to mess that up. I may have to put the filler throught the bed floor. Any ideas?

**70cst** · 12-26-2012, 08:29 PM

Hey dylanprice00 ...

to the forums and

from Ohio

on you new

72

Keep us posted with pics

dylanprice00 · 12-27-2012, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

I am interested in the rear marker light filler mod but my 72 swb stepside truck but it has already been painted and I dont want to mess that up. I may have to put the filler throught the bed floor. Any ideas?

My dad took a door off of a car in the junk yard I'm not sure what kind but the door matches the one on our 2004 gmc Siarra and he cut it to where it was the same size as the marker and were not fully done with it but when it's done I'll post pictures we had to cut a hole on the inside and the flanges for screwing on the light and at the moment there as some damages to the paint from tack welding on the mount I think I can get rid of them but I'm sure if your carefull you could do it with out messing up the paint on the out side of the bed but we also had to move the tank under the bed and we got the one that is posted in the pictures and with the leafs it's really difficult! As you can see we notched the frame to get the tank inside the rails best of luck to you!
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dylanprice00 · 12-27-2012, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Hey dylanprice00 ...

to the forums and

from Ohio

on you new

72

Keep us posted with pics

Thanks

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huahuamick · 12-27-2012, 04:40 AM

Nice truck!

dylanprice00 · 12-27-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

I am interested in the rear marker light filler mod but my 72 swb stepside truck but it has already been painted and I dont want to mess that up. I may have to put the filler throught the bed floor. Any ideas?

Well actually after welding some more there are some weld marks that may not come off. This is no problem for me because I'm not doing paint for a while but that may be bad if you have fresh paint. Only thing I can think of is taking your time
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**Boog** · 12-27-2012, 10:10 PM

That Dylan, lucky guy.

dylanprice00 · 12-28-2012, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

That Dylan, lucky guy.

I do feel pretty lucky! Haha thanks!

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12-26-2012, 12:56 AM	#1
dylanprice00 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: napa california Posts: 14	72 chevy first truck I'm new to this but i got a 72 short bed for my first truck and my dad and i are trying to clean it up and make it a daily driver for me to drive so far we cleaned out the motor,new shroud , put a new carb on , put in a new transmission , lowered the truck, put a brake booster on and now were working on putting a new gas tank under the bed! motor has aluminum heads and rocker rollers the motor has been bored out to a 355 and has some hp we got it with the motor already in it Attached Images

12-26-2012, 01:00 AM	#2
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 72 chevy first truck Nice truck all around, good truck to keep on building. Cool that you have your Dad to help, will mean a lot in years to come.

12-26-2012, 01:01 AM	#3
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	Re: 72 chevy first truck Nice looking truck! You will find all kinds of info on here! Welcome to the forum! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior

12-26-2012, 01:01 AM	#4
trac209 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: winnipeg Posts: 1,107	Re: 72 chevy first truck Nice truck! I'm looking at a 72 c10 tomorrow myself. I don't need another truck I just want one lol. Welcome to the best forum around. Posted via Mobile Device

12-26-2012, 01:12 AM	#5
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: 72 chevy first truck Nice truck I've not really been into the short beds do to my work in the hauling business and scrap metal business.Long beds rock.I grew up with these trucks.Never likes this body style until 15 years ago.I drove 3 ton BOBTAILS i had 3 of them 1960--66 short nose with a 4 speed and split rear end.Had over 9 1964--66 chevy 3/4 tons and 11 years ago bought a 1964 short bed fleet side and it sits on the side of the house in needing of restoring.Now i own almost every year of the 1967--72 chevy trucks suburbans.But i'm still major long bed fan

12-26-2012, 01:35 AM	#6
dylanprice00 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: napa california Posts: 14	Re: 72 chevy first truck new seats new tank and cleaned up the rear part of the frame as much as i could and my dad has been working on a door for my side marker to bolt on too! also thank you for welcoming me! Attached Images

12-26-2012, 11:00 AM	#7
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: 72 chevy first truck Great looking truck....

12-26-2012, 11:20 AM	#8
LOCKEdown72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 10	Re: 72 chevy first truck Nice truck! What are those seats out of?

12-26-2012, 11:56 AM	#9
dhaymaker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 448	Re: 72 chevy first truck Those seats look very much like the seats in my 2002 Duramax! __________________ don "The DRBMan" 2014 Audi A4 (The Wife's Daily Driver) 2017 HD Ultra (The Cruiser) 2003 HD Fatboy (The Ride) 2001 Chevy Suburban (Another back up!!) For the first time in forever, not a single 67-72 Chevy truck, Blazer, or Suburban on the property! Basically retired and getting the new Motorhome ready for some traveling. Doing a bit of work on the house getting it ready to sell! LOL!!

12-26-2012, 11:58 AM	#10
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,977	Re: 72 chevy first truck Wow! I really like the truck, those seats look real nice I would like to know what they're out of also. Nice to have another member from my area __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

12-26-2012, 12:25 PM	#11
Red Tractors Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northern OH Posts: 72	Re: 72 chevy first truck One heck of a sharp truck! __________________ I still have a few more stupid questions left to be asked. '72 C-10 LWB step side "Old Red" '71 C-10 Cheyenne "Blue"

12-26-2012, 12:32 PM	#12
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,141	Re: 72 chevy first truck Nice truck! __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

12-26-2012, 02:41 PM	#13
dylanprice00 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: napa california Posts: 14	Re: 72 chevy first truck I don't know the year the seats are out of but my dad and sister both have them in there 04 gmc siarra I think mine were from a newer chevy silverado that had been in a crash my friend owns a body shop and got them for me! Thanks guys for the compliments guys! Posted via Mobile Device

12-26-2012, 02:47 PM	#14
darush01 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville ky Posts: 398	Re: 72 chevy first truck Nice truck i love mine and its a junker but i wpuldnt trade ot for anything Posted via Mobile Device

12-26-2012, 03:32 PM	#15
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,977	Re: 72 chevy first truck Thanks for the info Dylan __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man



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12-26-2012, 07:53 PM	#17
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: 72 chevy first truck I am interested in the rear marker light filler mod but my 72 swb stepside truck but it has already been painted and I dont want to mess that up. I may have to put the filler throught the bed floor. Any ideas?

12-26-2012, 08:29 PM	#18
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: 72 chevy first truck Hey dylanprice00 ... to the forums and from Ohio on you new 72 Keep us posted with pics __________________ 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!

12-27-2012, 04:40 AM	#21
huahuamick Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 71	Re: 72 chevy first truck Nice truck!

12-27-2012, 10:10 PM	#23
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,109	Re: 72 chevy first truck That Dylan, lucky guy. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

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