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Codymartinsen · 08-06-2013, 11:31 PM

Hello all, I just inherited a 1972 Chevy C10 from my great-grandfather. He originally ordered the truck from Best Chevrolet in Modesto, CA. He recently passed away and I am now the proud second owner. Truck is dark blue with white cab top, 93,300 miles, highlander seat cover, factory A/C, tilt column, short bed, Barden rear bumper, wheel covers and tow mirrors. My buddy posted about the truck a couple weeks ago and I am just getting around to putting some pics up. There is no rust anywhere, the paint is in pretty good shape (put 6 hours into polishing it up and it shined right up). Well anyways, thank you in advance for all the comments and compliments, looking forward to the fun of restoring it to its glory!

Codymartinsen · 08-06-2013, 11:38 PM

How it looked the day I picker her up...

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leftybass209 · 08-06-2013, 11:42 PM

Greetings from your C10's hometown of Modesto! Looks like a great inheritance. Would love to see some pictures of the interior on that!

Codymartinsen · 08-06-2013, 11:43 PM

After about 6 hours of polishing, scrubbing, and buffing...

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Codymartinsen · 08-06-2013, 11:44 PM

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leftybass209 · 08-06-2013, 11:46 PM

Damn! You have yourself a keeper! If it ever gets too much to work on... just let me know, I'll be right over to take it off your hands in a half hour, lol.

Codymartinsen · 08-06-2013, 11:48 PM

Just installed NOS side markers from Kendall Chevrolet
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Codymartinsen · 08-06-2013, 11:50 PM

Scrubbed the hell out of the original door panels and put on 2 new arm rests
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Codymartinsen · 08-06-2013, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by leftybass209

Damn! You have yourself a keeper! If it ever gets too much to work on... just let me know, I'll be right over to take it off your hands in a half hour, lol.

Haha doubt it, but I will put you in line, a VERY LONG line

**jocko** · 08-06-2013, 11:52 PM

welcome. that thing is sweet. ya don't see many swb highlanders. We have one on the forum that i'm aware of.

Codymartinsen · 08-06-2013, 11:55 PM

My great grandfather used this truck mainly to haul firewood. The bed definitely shows that, but he loved this truck. It was always garaged, I have all of his service records from the day he bought it. My plan is to keep this truck original, replace all missing/broken parts with NOS and rebuild the motor this winter to make it strong and healthy. I LOVE the look of the patina paint, it reminds me of my grandfather. The body is pretty straight for the most part, couple of dents I want to try and have popped out without messing up the paint and keep her on the road. Needs a new outer grill shell, body trim cleaned up and the black repainted, and straighten out the front bumper.

Sklptrljay · 08-06-2013, 11:55 PM

Welcome to the forum, love the truck.

Since you're cleaning things up I thought I'd pass on a tip.

Your steering wheel looks a little dull like mine was. Try making some paste with comet and a little water, scrub the wheel and wipe dry. It will really shine it up.

Sklptrljay · 08-06-2013, 11:58 PM

Welcome to the forum, love the truck.

Since you're cleaning things up I thought I'd pass on a tip.

Your steering wheel looks a little dull like mine was. Try making some paste with comet and a little water, scrub the wheel and wipe dry. It will really shine it up.

Codymartinsen · 08-07-2013, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Sklptrljay

Welcome to the forum, love the truck.

Since you're cleaning things up I thought I'd pass on a tip.

Your steering wheel looks a little dull like mine was. Try making some paste with comet and a little water, scrub the wheel and wipe dry. It will really shine it up.

Thanks for the tip, yeah I need to dedicate a whole day, a lot of patience and some small scrub brushes to get in to all the nooks and cracks

**Already Gone** · 08-07-2013, 12:07 AM

That truck is a sweetie and with the history of it you should have many years of enjoyment with the truck before you pass it down.

Sklptrljay · 08-07-2013, 12:09 AM

There's going to be a Nor-Cal get together in Vacaville at Arlington park on Sept 15th, if you feel like making the drive. I'd love to see your truck.

swamp rat · 08-07-2013, 12:16 AM

Sweet! Keep it whole and as original as possible!

Now how could you be lucky enough to find NOS marker lights? figured that was unobtanum.

**rgreathouse** · 08-07-2013, 12:20 AM

I do believe I am first in line for this truck!
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Codymartinsen · 08-07-2013, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by rgreathouse

I do believe I am first in line for this truck!
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That you are Robert

Codymartinsen · 08-07-2013, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Sweet! Keep it whole and as original as possible!

Now how could you be lucky enough to find NOS marker lights? figured that was unobtanum.

eBay, and there are still some available!

**MusicMan70** · 08-07-2013, 12:28 AM

Thanks for sharing this Family heirloom with us and WELCOME!

67_C-30 · 08-07-2013, 12:33 AM

Very nice truck! Awesome to have something like that passed down from your great-grandfather!

SS Tim · 08-07-2013, 12:39 AM

Very nice truck! Highlander Promo Package C truck makes for a nice ride, hope to see it in the future. On the marker light there are apparently some GM service replacement markers still in the system but they are much later production than the trucks. Think of them as reproduction parts with GM part numbers. For what it is worth, the standard type you took off are the correct style for that trim level.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-07-2013, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sklptrljay

There's going to be a Nor-Cal get together in Vacaville at Arlington park on Sept 15th, if you feel like making the drive. I'd love to see your truck.

Love to see it in person also

PS welcome to the site and sweet truck
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08-06-2013, 11:31 PM	#1
Codymartinsen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Jackson, CA Posts: 29	72 Highlander SWB - new to forum Hello all, I just inherited a 1972 Chevy C10 from my great-grandfather. He originally ordered the truck from Best Chevrolet in Modesto, CA. He recently passed away and I am now the proud second owner. Truck is dark blue with white cab top, 93,300 miles, highlander seat cover, factory A/C, tilt column, short bed, Barden rear bumper, wheel covers and tow mirrors. My buddy posted about the truck a couple weeks ago and I am just getting around to putting some pics up. There is no rust anywhere, the paint is in pretty good shape (put 6 hours into polishing it up and it shined right up). Well anyways, thank you in advance for all the comments and compliments, looking forward to the fun of restoring it to its glory!

08-06-2013, 11:38 PM	#2
Codymartinsen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Jackson, CA Posts: 29	Re: 72 Highlander SWB - new to forum How it looked the day I picker her up... [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Last edited by Codymartinsen; 08-06-2013 at 11:47 PM.

08-06-2013, 11:42 PM	#3
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: 72 Highlander SWB - new to forum Greetings from your C10's hometown of Modesto! Looks like a great inheritance. Would love to see some pictures of the interior on that!

08-06-2013, 11:43 PM	#4
Codymartinsen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Jackson, CA Posts: 29	Re: 72 Highlander SWB - new to forum After about 6 hours of polishing, scrubbing, and buffing... [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

08-06-2013, 11:44 PM	#5
Codymartinsen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Jackson, CA Posts: 29	Re: 72 Highlander SWB - new to forum SPID and Build Sheet [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

08-06-2013, 11:45 PM	#6
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08-06-2013, 11:46 PM	#7
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: 72 Highlander SWB - new to forum Damn! You have yourself a keeper! If it ever gets too much to work on... just let me know, I'll be right over to take it off your hands in a half hour, lol.

08-06-2013, 11:48 PM	#8
Codymartinsen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Jackson, CA Posts: 29	Re: 72 Highlander SWB - new to forum Just installed NOS side markers from Kendall Chevrolet [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

08-06-2013, 11:50 PM	#9
Codymartinsen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Jackson, CA Posts: 29	Re: 72 Highlander SWB - new to forum Scrubbed the hell out of the original door panels and put on 2 new arm rests [IMG][/IMG]

08-06-2013, 11:52 PM	#11
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: 72 Highlander SWB - new to forum welcome. that thing is sweet. ya don't see many swb highlanders. We have one on the forum that i'm aware of.

08-06-2013, 11:55 PM	#12
Codymartinsen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Jackson, CA Posts: 29	Re: 72 Highlander SWB - new to forum My great grandfather used this truck mainly to haul firewood. The bed definitely shows that, but he loved this truck. It was always garaged, I have all of his service records from the day he bought it. My plan is to keep this truck original, replace all missing/broken parts with NOS and rebuild the motor this winter to make it strong and healthy. I LOVE the look of the patina paint, it reminds me of my grandfather. The body is pretty straight for the most part, couple of dents I want to try and have popped out without messing up the paint and keep her on the road. Needs a new outer grill shell, body trim cleaned up and the black repainted, and straighten out the front bumper.

08-06-2013, 11:55 PM	#13
Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: 72 Highlander SWB - new to forum Welcome to the forum, love the truck. Since you're cleaning things up I thought I'd pass on a tip. Your steering wheel looks a little dull like mine was. Try making some paste with comet and a little water, scrub the wheel and wipe dry. It will really shine it up.

08-06-2013, 11:58 PM	#14
Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: 72 Highlander SWB - new to forum Welcome to the forum, love the truck. Since you're cleaning things up I thought I'd pass on a tip. Your steering wheel looks a little dull like mine was. Try making some paste with comet and a little water, scrub the wheel and wipe dry. It will really shine it up.

08-07-2013, 12:07 AM	#16
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: 72 Highlander SWB - new to forum That truck is a sweetie and with the history of it you should have many years of enjoyment with the truck before you pass it down. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

08-07-2013, 12:09 AM	#17
Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: 72 Highlander SWB - new to forum There's going to be a Nor-Cal get together in Vacaville at Arlington park on Sept 15th, if you feel like making the drive. I'd love to see your truck.



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08-07-2013, 12:16 AM	#18
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 72 Highlander SWB - new to forum Sweet! Keep it whole and as original as possible! Now how could you be lucky enough to find NOS marker lights? figured that was unobtanum. __________________ 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

08-07-2013, 12:20 AM	#19
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: 72 Highlander SWB - new to forum I do believe I am first in line for this truck! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

08-07-2013, 12:28 AM	#22
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: 72 Highlander SWB - new to forum Thanks for sharing this Family heirloom with us and WELCOME! __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

08-07-2013, 12:33 AM	#23
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: 72 Highlander SWB - new to forum Very nice truck! Awesome to have something like that passed down from your great-grandfather! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

08-07-2013, 12:39 AM	#24
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 72 Highlander SWB - new to forum Very nice truck! Highlander Promo Package C truck makes for a nice ride, hope to see it in the future. On the marker light there are apparently some GM service replacement markers still in the system but they are much later production than the trucks. Think of them as reproduction parts with GM part numbers. For what it is worth, the standard type you took off are the correct style for that trim level. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban Last edited by SS Tim; 08-07-2013 at 12:54 AM.

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