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bertvert72 · 04-28-2013, 09:48 PM

I bought my 72 chevy truck when i was 15 . Its been through alot of changes over the years.

bertvert72 · 04-28-2013, 10:03 PM

In 1992 my x totaled it and i had to replace the frame and the bed plus the front clip. Here's the frame i used and a picture after i got done. I got luck had one of my neighbors stop me and ask if i knew anyone looking for a bed for a truck like mine. What luck it was the same color as mine and no rust .Got it for $200.00. So i bought some corvette rallys with flat centers for it. Only thing i wanted to use the derby small centers. Had to put longer studs for wheels and use a 1/4 inch spacer so it would clear the grease cap on the rotor.

bertvert72 · 04-28-2013, 10:17 PM

Then i drove it that way until about 1998. Then i decided i wanted a short wheel base truck. And i didn't want to cut the frame. I'm pretty picky. So i found a 72 short wheel base frame and started taking it apart.

bertvert72 · 04-28-2013, 10:23 PM

More pictures of me changing it over.

bertvert72 · 04-28-2013, 10:41 PM

Got it all put back together and drove it that way for about 5 years til 2003. Ran out of money back in 98. You know family comes first. by that time my daughter was 8 . And i had found a good job. Some time to start the project again. This time Still wanted it a short bed but cab lights had to go. and the bed was not that good of shape. So started debating to build a new bed or try to find a good one. Started looking around . Found a 72 cheyenne on ebay just the body . But had already been painted it was in st. louis. Look at the pictures and call the guy. Bought the truck For $2800.00. Replaced my whole body on my truck.Here's pictures of the other truck when i bought it.

AMERICAN PICK-UP · 11-11-2013, 05:30 PM

blue and white one of my favorite colors.

GEARBOXGARAGE · 01-18-2014, 04:04 PM

Looking really good! Gonna be a nice, clean truck when it's done.

70LonghornCST · 01-21-2014, 03:29 AM

Great job! I love it

BigDaddyV · 03-26-2014, 10:44 AM

Looking great bud! Keep up the good work!

**CUSTOM/10** · 05-14-2014, 12:00 PM

Your truck is coming along very nice !!!! Looks like you've got some really solid ole metal now ! Love the two tone blue & white.

Gary

mikeleeshields · 05-14-2014, 12:08 PM

Very nice progression.

bertvert72 · 03-10-2019, 04:25 PM

Here's a picture when I got my truck age 15 first vehicle

bertvert72 · 03-10-2019, 09:17 PM

Thanking truck apart

bertvert72 · 03-10-2019, 09:20 PM

Disassembly

bertvert72 · 03-10-2019, 09:32 PM

Disassembly

bertvert72 · 03-10-2019, 09:39 PM

Disassembly

bertvert72 · 03-10-2019, 09:45 PM

Disassembly

bertvert72 · 03-10-2019, 09:50 PM

Putting truck back together

bertvert72 · 03-10-2019, 09:56 PM

Putting truck back together

bertvert72 · 03-10-2019, 10:01 PM

Putting truck back together

bertvert72 · 03-10-2019, 10:07 PM

Putting truck back together

bertvert72 · 03-10-2019, 10:18 PM

Putting truck back together

bertvert72 · 03-10-2019, 10:28 PM

Finishing interior. Found the bucket seats and console on here went to Alabama Got them for $450.00 . Spent about a $1000.00 total in restoring them. New foam ,seat springs and covers. The springs I bought off ebay there the same as old couch springs. Got a whole roll about $30.The funny the the seats and console came out a blue and white Cheyenne. I'll add a picture

bertvert72 · 03-10-2019, 10:57 PM

Truck seats came out of.

bertvert72 · 03-10-2019, 11:13 PM

Put united pacific led lights on truck. Tail lights, side markers , turn signal & cargo light.

04-28-2013, 09:48 PM	#1
bertvert72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 216	Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project I bought my 72 chevy truck when i was 15 . Its been through alot of changes over the years. Attached Images Last edited by bertvert72; 03-10-2019 at 04:28 PM.

04-28-2013, 10:03 PM	#2
bertvert72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 216	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project In 1992 my x totaled it and i had to replace the frame and the bed plus the front clip. Here's the frame i used and a picture after i got done. I got luck had one of my neighbors stop me and ask if i knew anyone looking for a bed for a truck like mine. What luck it was the same color as mine and no rust .Got it for $200.00. So i bought some corvette rallys with flat centers for it. Only thing i wanted to use the derby small centers. Had to put longer studs for wheels and use a 1/4 inch spacer so it would clear the grease cap on the rotor. Attached Images

04-28-2013, 10:17 PM	#3
bertvert72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 216	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project Then i drove it that way until about 1998. Then i decided i wanted a short wheel base truck. And i didn't want to cut the frame. I'm pretty picky. So i found a 72 short wheel base frame and started taking it apart. Attached Images Last edited by bertvert72; 05-18-2013 at 02:44 PM.

04-28-2013, 10:23 PM	#4
bertvert72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 216	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project More pictures of me changing it over. Attached Images

04-28-2013, 10:41 PM	#5
bertvert72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 216	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project Got it all put back together and drove it that way for about 5 years til 2003. Ran out of money back in 98. You know family comes first. by that time my daughter was 8 . And i had found a good job. Some time to start the project again. This time Still wanted it a short bed but cab lights had to go. and the bed was not that good of shape. So started debating to build a new bed or try to find a good one. Started looking around . Found a 72 cheyenne on ebay just the body . But had already been painted it was in st. louis. Look at the pictures and call the guy. Bought the truck For $2800.00. Replaced my whole body on my truck.Here's pictures of the other truck when i bought it. Attached Images

11-11-2013, 05:30 PM	#6
AMERICAN PICK-UP Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: paragould,arkansas Posts: 858	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project blue and white one of my favorite colors.

01-18-2014, 04:04 PM	#7
GEARBOXGARAGE Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sturgis, Michigan Posts: 509	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project Looking really good! Gonna be a nice, clean truck when it's done.

01-21-2014, 03:29 AM	#8
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project Great job! I love it __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

03-26-2014, 10:44 AM	#9
BigDaddyV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grand Island, Ne. Posts: 1,110	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project Looking great bud! Keep up the good work! __________________ *J. Vess, 6'6", Gearhead, Welder, Fabricator, Nutcase* 1955 Chevy Stepside "Dudley" My daily http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=760288 1972 Chevy C10, Project "Chevro~Layed out" Nether Storm Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post6007523

05-14-2014, 12:00 PM	#10
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,854	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project Your truck is coming along very nice !!!! Looks like you've got some really solid ole metal now ! Love the two tone blue & white. Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

05-14-2014, 12:08 PM	#11
mikeleeshields Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Camden, Ohio Posts: 594	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project Very nice progression. __________________ 1970 SWB Got My PB Suspension It's On Now- 1970 SWB - Porterbuilt to the Extreme Mike

03-10-2019, 04:25 PM	#12
bertvert72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 216	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project Here's a picture when I got my truck age 15 first vehicle Attached Images __________________ Bret Here's a link to my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577889

03-10-2019, 09:17 PM	#13
bertvert72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 216	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project Thanking truck apart Attached Images __________________ Bret Here's a link to my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577889

03-10-2019, 09:20 PM	#14
bertvert72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 216	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project Disassembly Attached Images __________________ Bret Here's a link to my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577889

03-10-2019, 09:32 PM	#15
bertvert72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 216	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project Disassembly Attached Images __________________ Bret Here's a link to my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577889



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03-10-2019, 09:39 PM	#16
bertvert72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 216	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project Disassembly Attached Images __________________ Bret Here's a link to my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577889

03-10-2019, 09:45 PM	#17
bertvert72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 216	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project Disassembly Attached Images __________________ Bret Here's a link to my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577889

03-10-2019, 09:50 PM	#18
bertvert72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 216	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project Putting truck back together Attached Images __________________ Bret Here's a link to my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577889

03-10-2019, 09:56 PM	#19
bertvert72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 216	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project Putting truck back together Attached Images __________________ Bret Here's a link to my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577889

03-10-2019, 10:01 PM	#20
bertvert72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 216	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project Putting truck back together Attached Images __________________ Bret Here's a link to my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577889

03-10-2019, 10:07 PM	#21
bertvert72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 216	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project Putting truck back together Attached Images __________________ Bret Here's a link to my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577889

03-10-2019, 10:18 PM	#22
bertvert72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 216	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project Putting truck back together Attached Images __________________ Bret Here's a link to my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577889

03-10-2019, 10:28 PM	#23
bertvert72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 216	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project Finishing interior. Found the bucket seats and console on here went to Alabama Got them for $450.00 . Spent about a $1000.00 total in restoring them. New foam ,seat springs and covers. The springs I bought off ebay there the same as old couch springs. Got a whole roll about $30.The funny the the seats and console came out a blue and white Cheyenne. I'll add a picture Attached Images __________________ Bret Here's a link to my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577889 Last edited by bertvert72; 03-10-2019 at 10:44 PM.

03-10-2019, 10:57 PM	#24
bertvert72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 216	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project Truck seats came out of. Attached Images __________________ Bret Here's a link to my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577889

03-10-2019, 11:13 PM	#25
bertvert72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 216	Re: Bertvert72 72 cheyenne project Put united pacific led lights on truck. Tail lights, side markers , turn signal & cargo light. __________________ Bret Here's a link to my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577889

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