1972 GMC K1500 Green/White LWB One Owner - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DeadheadNM** · 08-07-2014, 09:57 PM

Well it was a one owner until I purchased this garage kept GMC in E. MT from the widow of the original owner, who was a WWII vet and mechanic. He purchased the truck locally in January 1972 and used it to trailer a fishing boat. The topper was added early so OEM paint remains on some of the bed wood. Rust is confined to the rocker panels and should be a straight forward fix - the cab corners and remainder of the truck is rust free and the paint is original save for one small area of the bed. It's a clean time capsule! I got a Hickey brush guard in the deal.

Not intending on a complete resto at this time. Just want to clean it up, repair the rust, maybe convert the interior to a Highlander plaid, and add OEM Spicer hubs. I swapped out the OEM steel wheels for later 4wd rally wheels w 33" BFGs, replaced the painted camper mirrors with a stainless set, and swapped the base side marker lights for a deluxe set. I'll keep the topper on the bed for the time being to help preserve the wood but am anxious to remove it and will likely add a tonneau cover for the sake of the wood.

**DeadheadNM** · 08-07-2014, 10:00 PM

Bed and wheel covers....

**DeadheadNM** · 08-07-2014, 10:09 PM

A U-Haul trailer will accomodate a LWB truck but best to stay at or under 55 mph

Interior is nice and original. Tempted to add a tach cluster and OEM am/fm radio. The Travel tanks each have sending units.

**DeadheadNM** · 08-07-2014, 10:13 PM

Uncut doors. The paint polished up nicely! A faded single stage beats a peeling clear coat.

**DeadheadNM** · 08-07-2014, 10:18 PM

Polished exterior. OEM battery cables and tray.

**DeadheadNM** · 08-07-2014, 10:24 PM

Year of manufacture plate and SPID

Nitis · 08-07-2014, 10:40 PM

Wow beautiful find for sure! The interior is pretty sweet too green rubber floor and the dash pad appears uncracked

What did you use to get the shine on that hood?

jsprengeler · 08-08-2014, 11:00 AM

Nice truck!!

Dirt's72 · 08-08-2014, 04:24 PM

That's a beauty there Pete. Super nice.

**undertaker72** · 08-08-2014, 04:51 PM

pete, im glad you finally got the deal done , and realed home , it is cleaning up nice , the rallies set it of well , its going to be a sweet ride

**DeadheadNM** · 08-08-2014, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitis

Wow beautiful find for sure! The interior is pretty sweet too green rubber floor and the dash pad appears uncracked

What did you use to get the shine on that hood?

Thanks! Small crack and a little peeling in the pad but not bad overall. There's a guy I know locally who has a 69 K10 and does detailing at the local Chevy dealership. He polished the truck for me. I can ask but I suspect some buffing compound followed by wax. It's got a nice patina to it.

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Originally Posted by jsprengeler

Nice truck!!

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Originally Posted by Dirt's72

That's a beauty there Pete. Super nice.

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Originally Posted by undertaker72

pete, im glad you finally got the deal done , and realed home , it is cleaning up nice , the rallies set it of well , its going to be a sweet ride

Thanks guys! I can't get another truck. No more looking on Craigslist. I'll post some updates here as I tinker with this truck a bit. It runs and drives really well.

mx289 · 08-09-2014, 10:35 AM

Very cool Pete ! What a find.

Truck looks great and i like the plan.Just enjoy it.

The paint cleaned up great,and the new wheels look good.

I really like the topper.Is it just me ?

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-09-2014, 10:55 AM

Congrats Pete, I'm glad to see you pulled the trigger. That's a very nice addition to your corral. I wish you luck with your quest to stay off craigslist. ...LOL ... It would be nice if you would post a pic of your herd though.

**michael bustamante** · 08-09-2014, 07:26 PM

Dang im impressed. I have exact same shell. Insulated right?

**DeadheadNM** · 08-10-2014, 09:33 AM

Thanks guys! Dale - I'll get a pics of the herd soon, moving into my new house soon will gather them together over there. I'll keep the camper shell but would like to see pics with it off. Mike, I suspect it's insulated and was told it's heavy. The dual tanks and topper weigh the rear springs down,

Bad Jackson · 08-14-2014, 12:56 AM

Deadheadnm... well that just isn't very nice at all! Glad it went to a good home though, even if it wasn't mine!

**DeadheadNM** · 08-14-2014, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Bad Jackson

Deadheadnm... well that just isn't very nice at all! Glad it went to a good home though, even if it wasn't mine!

Thanks and good luck with your search! I'll be glad to keep an eye out for you locally. Pete

wreckedchevy · 08-14-2014, 12:00 PM

nice find truck looks amazing

Bad Jackson · 08-14-2014, 02:23 PM

How come you keep saying Eastern Montana but t has Anaconda plates? Or are those just some YOM plates you already had & stuck on it?

**DeadheadNM** · 08-14-2014, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Jackson

How come you keep saying Eastern Montana but t has Anaconda plates? Or are those just some YOM plates you already had & stuck on it?

Just some YOM I had here at home. I have a matched set of truck plates correct for Flathead Co. (7) but MVD tells me these are not correct for 72 and have 69 tags so wouldn't let me put them into use sadly.

67swb72klb · 08-14-2014, 03:21 PM

cool glad you got it looks great cleaned up even with the camper

**DeadheadNM** · 08-14-2014, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Jackson

How come you keep saying Eastern Montana but t has Anaconda plates? Or are those just some YOM plates you already had & stuck on it?

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Originally Posted by wreckedchevy

nice find truck looks amazing

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Originally Posted by 67swb72klb

cool glad you got it looks great cleaned up even with the camper

Thanks fellas - I like the camper too, maybe adding a leaf will bring the rear up just a little to even out the stance. Am planning on adding a snap-type tonneau cover at some point so to protect the wood but make use of the bed space for hauling.

c3006 · 08-14-2014, 07:31 PM

I'm loving it,I even think the topper looks great on it.

gdavis · 08-16-2014, 11:27 PM

that truck is in great shape. The guy that owned it before you took care of it. Good luck

**DeadheadNM** · 08-16-2014, 11:41 PM

Thanks guys! The original owner was a mechanic and he kept in excellent shape. The motor fires up immediately, purrs smoothly at idle, accelerates quickly, and drives straight. I just bolted on some tow hooks.

08-07-2014, 09:57 PM	#1
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	1972 GMC K1500 Green/White LWB One Owner Well it was a one owner until I purchased this garage kept GMC in E. MT from the widow of the original owner, who was a WWII vet and mechanic. He purchased the truck locally in January 1972 and used it to trailer a fishing boat. The topper was added early so OEM paint remains on some of the bed wood. Rust is confined to the rocker panels and should be a straight forward fix - the cab corners and remainder of the truck is rust free and the paint is original save for one small area of the bed. It's a clean time capsule! I got a Hickey brush guard in the deal. Not intending on a complete resto at this time. Just want to clean it up, repair the rust, maybe convert the interior to a Highlander plaid, and add OEM Spicer hubs. I swapped out the OEM steel wheels for later 4wd rally wheels w 33" BFGs, replaced the painted camper mirrors with a stainless set, and swapped the base side marker lights for a deluxe set. I'll keep the topper on the bed for the time being to help preserve the wood but am anxious to remove it and will likely add a tonneau cover for the sake of the wood. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-07-2014, 10:00 PM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: 1972 GMC K1500 Green/White LWB One Owner Bed and wheel covers.... Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-07-2014, 10:09 PM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: 1972 GMC K1500 Green/White LWB One Owner A U-Haul trailer will accomodate a LWB truck but best to stay at or under 55 mph Interior is nice and original. Tempted to add a tach cluster and OEM am/fm radio. The Travel tanks each have sending units. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-07-2014, 10:13 PM	#4
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: 1972 GMC K1500 Green/White LWB One Owner Uncut doors. The paint polished up nicely! A faded single stage beats a peeling clear coat. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-07-2014, 10:18 PM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: 1972 GMC K1500 Green/White LWB One Owner Polished exterior. OEM battery cables and tray. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-07-2014, 10:24 PM	#6
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: 1972 GMC K1500 Green/White LWB One Owner Year of manufacture plate and SPID Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-07-2014, 10:40 PM	#7
Nitis Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NOR-CAL Posts: 1,134	Re: 1972 GMC K1500 Green/White LWB One Owner Wow beautiful find for sure! The interior is pretty sweet too green rubber floor and the dash pad appears uncracked What did you use to get the shine on that hood?

08-08-2014, 11:00 AM	#8
jsprengeler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 119	Re: 1972 GMC K1500 Green/White LWB One Owner Nice truck!!

08-08-2014, 04:24 PM	#9
Dirt's72 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,106	Re: 1972 GMC K1500 Green/White LWB One Owner That's a beauty there Pete. Super nice.

08-08-2014, 04:51 PM	#10
undertaker72 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: nephi , utah Posts: 2,308	Re: 1972 GMC K1500 Green/White LWB One Owner pete, im glad you finally got the deal done , and realed home , it is cleaning up nice , the rallies set it of well , its going to be a sweet ride

08-09-2014, 10:35 AM	#12
mx289 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: wall,nj Posts: 865	Re: 1972 GMC K1500 Green/White LWB One Owner Very cool Pete ! What a find. Truck looks great and i like the plan.Just enjoy it. The paint cleaned up great,and the new wheels look good. I really like the topper.Is it just me ? __________________ Tom 71 K2500 71 K5 Jimmy

08-09-2014, 10:55 AM	#13
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: 1972 GMC K1500 Green/White LWB One Owner Congrats Pete, I'm glad to see you pulled the trigger. That's a very nice addition to your corral. I wish you luck with your quest to stay off craigslist. ...LOL ... It would be nice if you would post a pic of your herd though. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

08-09-2014, 07:26 PM	#14
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: 1972 GMC K1500 Green/White LWB One Owner Dang im impressed. I have exact same shell. Insulated right? __________________ 1967custom

08-10-2014, 09:33 AM	#15
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: 1972 GMC K1500 Green/White LWB One Owner Thanks guys! Dale - I'll get a pics of the herd soon, moving into my new house soon will gather them together over there. I'll keep the camper shell but would like to see pics with it off. Mike, I suspect it's insulated and was told it's heavy. The dual tanks and topper weigh the rear springs down, __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-14-2014, 12:56 AM	#16
Bad Jackson Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Montana Posts: 63	Re: 1972 GMC K1500 Green/White LWB One Owner Deadheadnm... well that just isn't very nice at all! Glad it went to a good home though, even if it wasn't mine! __________________ I work with tools.



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08-14-2014, 12:00 PM	#18
wreckedchevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: billings, mt Posts: 703	Re: 1972 GMC K1500 Green/White LWB One Owner nice find truck looks amazing __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 2wd stepside longbox

08-14-2014, 02:23 PM	#19
Bad Jackson Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Montana Posts: 63	Re: 1972 GMC K1500 Green/White LWB One Owner How come you keep saying Eastern Montana but t has Anaconda plates? Or are those just some YOM plates you already had & stuck on it? __________________ I work with tools.

08-14-2014, 03:21 PM	#21
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,471	Re: 1972 GMC K1500 Green/White LWB One Owner cool glad you got it looks great cleaned up even with the camper __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

08-14-2014, 07:31 PM	#23
c3006 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Greeneville Tn Posts: 64	Re: 1972 GMC K1500 Green/White LWB One Owner I'm loving it,I even think the topper looks great on it.

08-16-2014, 11:27 PM	#24
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1972 GMC K1500 Green/White LWB One Owner that truck is in great shape. The guy that owned it before you took care of it. Good luck __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

08-16-2014, 11:41 PM	#25
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: 1972 GMC K1500 Green/White LWB One Owner Thanks guys! The original owner was a mechanic and he kept in excellent shape. The motor fires up immediately, purrs smoothly at idle, accelerates quickly, and drives straight. I just bolted on some tow hooks. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

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