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asizemore · 06-13-2014, 11:22 PM

Hello my fellow C10'ers! I wanted to share my current project/build. It is definitely not as in depth and awesome as most on here but its what I have to work with!

Some of you guys may remember when I first purchased the truck back in January and posted it here on the forums. She is a beauty in her all original "stock" form but, I just cant leave well enough alone

The truck (as most of you can probably tell) is a 72 C10 Highlander that is well optioned according to the SPID. I purchased the truck from the original family with only 70k original miles. From what I can tell, she is approx. 95% rust free. The rockers, cab corners, floor pan etc. are all pristine.

So with all that being said, here are my plans for the truck. I decided to go with my better judgment, along with the feedback from you guys here on the forum, and only stick with bolt ons and items that can be reversed back to stock if need be. I may still catch some slack from some of you "Die Hard" original classic truck guys out there, but there is just something about an original patina'd truck that's lowered on some nice wheels. However, she is too pretty and original to hack up beyond repair. I have been accumulating parts since I purchased the truck back in January so I have amassed quite an inventory of goodies. Here's what I have so far:

-CPP Modular Grand Slam kit 3/4 drop
-CPP Front and Rear disc brakes with drilled and slotted rotors
-Detroit Steel Wheel Co. 20" Smoothies
-Yokohama tires
-Oem replacement upper and lower control arms

That's about it for parts at the moment. I'm sure there are a few parts that I am forgetting. I have already started the process of removing the original steering, suspension, and brakes. All of this has been completed as of 1-2 months ago when I got lazy while waiting for parts (could have used my spare time elsewhere on the truck).

So, enough typing and more showing pics...

asizemore · 06-13-2014, 11:28 PM

More...

asizemore · 06-13-2014, 11:36 PM

Parts galore!

asizemore · 06-13-2014, 11:39 PM

Ghetto wheel mock-up...

VA72C10 · 06-13-2014, 11:43 PM

Love the truck...will look great with those wheels!

asizemore · 06-14-2014, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Love the truck...will look great with those wheels!

Thanks, I hope so!

asizemore · 06-14-2014, 07:21 PM

Dang, 60 views and only 1 post? This thread was a flop! lol

VA72C10 · 06-14-2014, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by asizemore

Dang, 60 views and only 1 post? This thread was a flop! lol

a lot of people lurk without posting....

asizemore · 06-14-2014, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

a lot of people lurk without posting....

Very true..Must be the longbed

**71blksuper4x4** · 06-15-2014, 09:30 AM

I think the truck looks great. Very solid foundation you got. Don't get discouraged by lack of views. Keep plugging away. Trevor

**thelonerife** · 06-15-2014, 01:35 PM

I love the Highlanders. I like the paint and condition of your truck. Great truck to work on..Watching.

asizemore · 06-15-2014, 01:45 PM

Thanks guys! I am fortunate that it is mostly rust free and everything came apart really well. Now im just trying to get motivated and put everything back together lol.

asizemore · 06-15-2014, 06:10 PM

Made a little progress this evening. Removed the rear diff and trailing arms for cleaning and painting.

asizemore · 06-15-2014, 06:12 PM

Found my first spot of rust

flashed · 06-15-2014, 08:00 PM

Im in to see the rest .

**Hart_Rod** · 06-15-2014, 10:33 PM

Nice truck.

Grip · 06-16-2014, 05:52 PM

I'm in.

Low Elco · 06-17-2014, 10:01 AM

Nice patina!

BB72CHEVKT · 06-17-2014, 10:49 AM

I love this truck! I have the same Highlander in a short bed.

**lolife99** · 06-17-2014, 12:21 PM

I'd love to own your truck.
Keep those updates coming!

asizemore · 06-17-2014, 06:29 PM

Thanks for the support guys, just the kind of motivation that I need to get off my ass and do some work!

asizemore · 06-17-2014, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

I love this truck! I have the same Highlander in a short bed.

Man id love to have a short bed in this exact color combo/patina. Short beds are starting to become a quite pricey these days though

BB72CHEVKT · 06-18-2014, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by asizemore

Man id love to have a short bed in this exact color combo/patina. Short beds are starting to become a quite pricey these days though

I hope to get it on the road later this year. I have had it for 20 years and last drove it in 99 I think. The body is in excellent condition.

79azc10 · 06-18-2014, 04:53 PM

Truck going to look nice when done , what kind of rims are those?

asizemore · 06-18-2014, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

I hope to get it on the road later this year. I have had it for 20 years and last drove it in 99 I think. The body is in excellent condition.

Dude I love it! Send it on up to SC so I can have a matching short bed for my long bed! lol

06-13-2014, 11:22 PM	#1
asizemore Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 140	Project "Sleezy" 72 Highlander Hello my fellow C10'ers! I wanted to share my current project/build. It is definitely not as in depth and awesome as most on here but its what I have to work with! Some of you guys may remember when I first purchased the truck back in January and posted it here on the forums. She is a beauty in her all original "stock" form but, I just cant leave well enough alone The truck (as most of you can probably tell) is a 72 C10 Highlander that is well optioned according to the SPID. I purchased the truck from the original family with only 70k original miles. From what I can tell, she is approx. 95% rust free. The rockers, cab corners, floor pan etc. are all pristine. So with all that being said, here are my plans for the truck. I decided to go with my better judgment, along with the feedback from you guys here on the forum, and only stick with bolt ons and items that can be reversed back to stock if need be. I may still catch some slack from some of you "Die Hard" original classic truck guys out there, but there is just something about an original patina'd truck that's lowered on some nice wheels. However, she is too pretty and original to hack up beyond repair. I have been accumulating parts since I purchased the truck back in January so I have amassed quite an inventory of goodies. Here's what I have so far: -CPP Modular Grand Slam kit 3/4 drop -CPP Front and Rear disc brakes with drilled and slotted rotors -Detroit Steel Wheel Co. 20" Smoothies -Yokohama tires -Oem replacement upper and lower control arms That's about it for parts at the moment. I'm sure there are a few parts that I am forgetting. I have already started the process of removing the original steering, suspension, and brakes. All of this has been completed as of 1-2 months ago when I got lazy while waiting for parts (could have used my spare time elsewhere on the truck). So, enough typing and more showing pics... Attached Images

06-13-2014, 11:28 PM	#2
asizemore Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 140	Re: Project "Sleezy" 72 Highlander More... Attached Images

06-13-2014, 11:36 PM	#3
asizemore Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 140	Re: Project "Sleezy" 72 Highlander Parts galore! Attached Images

06-13-2014, 11:39 PM	#4
asizemore Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 140	Re: Project "Sleezy" 72 Highlander Ghetto wheel mock-up... Attached Images

06-13-2014, 11:43 PM	#5
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project "Sleezy" 72 Highlander Love the truck...will look great with those wheels! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-14-2014, 07:21 PM	#7
asizemore Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 140	Re: Project "Sleezy" 72 Highlander Dang, 60 views and only 1 post? This thread was a flop! lol

06-15-2014, 09:30 AM	#10
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Project "Sleezy" 72 Highlander I think the truck looks great. Very solid foundation you got. Don't get discouraged by lack of views. Keep plugging away. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

06-15-2014, 01:35 PM	#11
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Project "Sleezy" 72 Highlander I love the Highlanders. I like the paint and condition of your truck. Great truck to work on..Watching. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

06-15-2014, 01:45 PM	#12
asizemore Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 140	Re: Project "Sleezy" 72 Highlander Thanks guys! I am fortunate that it is mostly rust free and everything came apart really well. Now im just trying to get motivated and put everything back together lol.

06-15-2014, 06:10 PM	#13
asizemore Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 140	Re: Project "Sleezy" 72 Highlander Made a little progress this evening. Removed the rear diff and trailing arms for cleaning and painting. Attached Images

06-15-2014, 06:12 PM	#14
asizemore Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 140	Re: Project "Sleezy" 72 Highlander Found my first spot of rust Attached Images

06-15-2014, 08:00 PM	#15
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Project "Sleezy" 72 Highlander Im in to see the rest .

06-15-2014, 10:33 PM	#16
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Project "Sleezy" 72 Highlander Nice truck. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

06-16-2014, 05:52 PM	#17
Grip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Conyers, Ga. Posts: 121	Re: Project "Sleezy" 72 Highlander I'm in.

06-17-2014, 10:01 AM	#18
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project "Sleezy" 72 Highlander Nice patina! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!



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06-17-2014, 10:49 AM	#19
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Project "Sleezy" 72 Highlander I love this truck! I have the same Highlander in a short bed. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

06-17-2014, 12:21 PM	#20
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Project "Sleezy" 72 Highlander I'd love to own your truck. Keep those updates coming! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-17-2014, 06:29 PM	#21
asizemore Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 140	Re: Project "Sleezy" 72 Highlander Thanks for the support guys, just the kind of motivation that I need to get off my ass and do some work!

06-18-2014, 04:53 PM	#24
79azc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tucson az Posts: 171	Re: Project "Sleezy" 72 Highlander Truck going to look nice when done , what kind of rims are those?

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