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bhemingson · 11-24-2016, 11:18 PM

Is this a factory style paint job for 1972?

**70cst** · 11-24-2016, 11:21 PM

Looks ok with me ... but ... I will let other chime in.

bhemingson · 11-24-2016, 11:33 PM

All blue inside too

bhemingson · 11-24-2016, 11:34 PM

Lots of blue

**jocko** · 11-25-2016, 01:15 AM

yes, factory correct interior and exterior paint scheme. The 3 character paint RPO on the SPID should start with a 5 for this conventional two-tone. Nice looking truck!

bhemingson · 11-25-2016, 09:31 AM

Thanks for the answer. I bought it yesterday and i usually do way more research. I got it for $4k Canadian or about $2900 US. It needs rockers both inner and outer small patches in cab corners plus some work on the box. 93,000 original miles I will be the third owner. Big block Sierra Grande Camper Special. Log books for every fill up and repair since 1984. Runs like a clock. I had about 20 minutes to make up my mind. I think at the price I can fix it and not be buried

Hook'em · 11-25-2016, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bhemingson

Thanks for the answer. I bought it yesterday and i usually do way more research. I got it for $4k Canadian or about $2900 US. It needs rockers both inner and outer small patches in cab corners plus some work on the box. 93,000 original miles I will be the third owner. Big block Sierra Grande Camper Special. Log books for every fill up and repair since 1984. Runs like a clock. I had about 20 minutes to make up my mind. I think at the price I can fix it and not be buried

I hope it only took you 1. Nice truck at a great price. Welcome to the board.

LongBox · 11-25-2016, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bhemingson

Thanks for the answer. I bought it yesterday and i usually do way more research. I got it for $4k Canadian or about $2900 US. It needs rockers both inner and outer small patches in cab corners plus some work on the box. 93,000 original miles I will be the third owner. Big block Sierra Grande Camper Special. Log books for every fill up and repair since 1984. Runs like a clock. I had about 20 minutes to make up my mind. I think at the price I can fix it and not be buried

Welcome from another Vancouver owner, and congrats on what looks like a great truck! I've been around Vancouver for a long, long time, but do not recall ever seeing that truck. Very similar to a 71 I once owned.

More pictures, and your plans for the truck would be great.

BTW, nice gun rack!

bhemingson · 11-25-2016, 10:39 AM

It came from Comox on Vancouver Island. A guy bought it and then found the Bronco of his dreams so I got it. He never evened registered it just gave me the papers from the original owner. He needed space asap so I got a decent deal.

LongBox · 11-25-2016, 10:43 AM

Nice. This forum is a great resource for those of us with these trucks--there's a heckuva lot of knowledge from the members to help. Your truck looks like a fairly highly optioned example. Can you post a photo of the SPID decal from the glovebox door? Or, tell us what options it came with. It looks totally stock right now, which I like.

And, like mine, no AC, why didn't more Canadians order AC on these things when they were new??

bhemingson · 11-25-2016, 11:44 AM

I plan on keeping it stock for now. I butchered a lot of muscle cars in my youth making them go fast so now I'm kind of digging the restoration side more. No plans for a frame off. Replace the rockers first. Interior needs new carpet as the original is faded to almost white. New dash pad and new arm rests and it needs a steering wheel and a horn button. Seat looks like new and the door panels and interior paint are good. Considering a tach and tilt as only upgrades using original parts. It's got some funky wiring for a camper under the hood and that's going to go back stock. Basically small projects that incrementally make it better. Too many projects get taken apart and stay that way.

suburban99 · 11-25-2016, 12:50 PM

Nice truck, welcome to the forum from another Vancouver area owner...
My suggestion would be get a PO box across the border (24/7) or (ship happens) and ship your parts to it. You will save $$$. We really get hammered up here on pricing.

bhemingson · 11-25-2016, 01:18 PM

I have been using TSB Shipping in Point Roberts WA for at least 10 years. Even with a crap Canadian dollar I save money on shipping and UPS's BS fees for "customs broking"

Coley · 11-25-2016, 01:19 PM

Hello from another (local) Canadian....Victoria side.
That looks like a fairly straight, unmolested truck....which is a nice way to find them.
For $4k (Cdn.) that's a good return. The fact that it is driving and running great means it starts returning value to you on day one....which is a bonus.
I would recommend to drive it for a while to get used to it and to decide where to start of focus and thus 'pick the battles'.
Definitely agree on the tach/tilt thing tho'....particularly the tilt, I love that option...lol.
If you are looking for anything particular shoot me a PM and I might be able to help.
Again, nice buy!!
all good
Coley

**70cst** · 11-25-2016, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bhemingson

Thanks for the answer. I bought it yesterday and i usually do way more research. I got it for $4k Canadian or about $2900 US. It needs rockers both inner and outer small patches in cab corners plus some work on the box. 93,000 original miles I will be the third owner. Big block Sierra Grande Camper Special. Log books for every fill up and repair since 1984. Runs like a clock. I had about 20 minutes to make up my mind. I think at the price I can fix it and not be buried

Looks like a very solid purchase to me.

Oh yes ...

to the forums and

from Ohio.

om a very nice truck.

ratty69 · 11-25-2016, 10:21 PM

First off, welcome from a fellow Vancouverite! It's surprising how many locals there actually are on here. I almost never see our trucks on the road around here, so I don't know where they're all hiding...

As far as why a/c seems to be non-existent here, maybe we're just on the wrong side of the country. My parents bought a brand new 75 Blazer ( I know, newer ) with a/c off the lot back east. Two years in the salt and the body was toast. Holes you could put your fist through everywhere when they got rid of it. So maybe they did exist, but just rusted away.

bhemingson · 11-26-2016, 12:27 AM

I think they figured why have the expense for a couple of weeks.

My other problem is Caddies. I bought a '66 Eldorado for parts. It was a Canadian car and was A/C delete because A/C was standard on Eldorados.

11-24-2016, 11:18 PM	#1
bhemingson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 162	Is this a factory style? White roof only? Is this a factory style paint job for 1972? Attached Images

11-24-2016, 11:21 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Is this a factory style? White roof only? Looks ok with me ... but ... I will let other chime in. __________________ 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!

11-24-2016, 11:33 PM	#3
bhemingson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 162	interior All blue inside too

11-24-2016, 11:34 PM	#4
bhemingson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 162	pic of interior Lots of blue Attached Images

11-25-2016, 01:15 AM	#5
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Is this a factory style? White roof only? yes, factory correct interior and exterior paint scheme. The 3 character paint RPO on the SPID should start with a 5 for this conventional two-tone. Nice looking truck!

11-25-2016, 09:31 AM	#6
bhemingson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 162	Re: Is this a factory style? White roof only? Thanks for the answer. I bought it yesterday and i usually do way more research. I got it for $4k Canadian or about $2900 US. It needs rockers both inner and outer small patches in cab corners plus some work on the box. 93,000 original miles I will be the third owner. Big block Sierra Grande Camper Special. Log books for every fill up and repair since 1984. Runs like a clock. I had about 20 minutes to make up my mind. I think at the price I can fix it and not be buried

11-25-2016, 10:39 AM	#9
bhemingson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 162	Hi Long Box It came from Comox on Vancouver Island. A guy bought it and then found the Bronco of his dreams so I got it. He never evened registered it just gave me the papers from the original owner. He needed space asap so I got a decent deal.

11-25-2016, 10:43 AM	#10
LongBox Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 784	Re: Is this a factory style? White roof only? Nice. This forum is a great resource for those of us with these trucks--there's a heckuva lot of knowledge from the members to help. Your truck looks like a fairly highly optioned example. Can you post a photo of the SPID decal from the glovebox door? Or, tell us what options it came with. It looks totally stock right now, which I like. And, like mine, no AC, why didn't more Canadians order AC on these things when they were new?? __________________ Rick -69 GMC 910 Long Box, 350 -98 Chev Silverado 1500, 350 Vortec 4L60e -08 Mustang GT Convertible

11-25-2016, 11:44 AM	#11
bhemingson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 162	plans I plan on keeping it stock for now. I butchered a lot of muscle cars in my youth making them go fast so now I'm kind of digging the restoration side more. No plans for a frame off. Replace the rockers first. Interior needs new carpet as the original is faded to almost white. New dash pad and new arm rests and it needs a steering wheel and a horn button. Seat looks like new and the door panels and interior paint are good. Considering a tach and tilt as only upgrades using original parts. It's got some funky wiring for a camper under the hood and that's going to go back stock. Basically small projects that incrementally make it better. Too many projects get taken apart and stay that way.

11-25-2016, 12:50 PM	#12
suburban99 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mission BC Posts: 452	Re: Is this a factory style? White roof only? Nice truck, welcome to the forum from another Vancouver area owner... My suggestion would be get a PO box across the border (24/7) or (ship happens) and ship your parts to it. You will save $$$. We really get hammered up here on pricing. __________________ 1962 C10 Longbox LS 5.3 4L60E----Sold$$ 2014 Ram 4x4 3500 Laramie Diesel..Momma's truck 2015 Ram 4x4 1500 1997 Boxster. 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe LS 6.0 1950 GMC 3100 S10 & LS swapped

11-25-2016, 01:18 PM	#13
bhemingson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 162	funny you mention that I have been using TSB Shipping in Point Roberts WA for at least 10 years. Even with a crap Canadian dollar I save money on shipping and UPS's BS fees for "customs broking"

11-25-2016, 01:19 PM	#14
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Is this a factory style? White roof only? Hello from another (local) Canadian....Victoria side. That looks like a fairly straight, unmolested truck....which is a nice way to find them. For $4k (Cdn.) that's a good return. The fact that it is driving and running great means it starts returning value to you on day one....which is a bonus. I would recommend to drive it for a while to get used to it and to decide where to start of focus and thus 'pick the battles'. Definitely agree on the tach/tilt thing tho'....particularly the tilt, I love that option...lol. If you are looking for anything particular shoot me a PM and I might be able to help. Again, nice buy!! all good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

11-25-2016, 10:21 PM	#16
ratty69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 206	Re: Is this a factory style? White roof only? First off, welcome from a fellow Vancouverite! It's surprising how many locals there actually are on here. I almost never see our trucks on the road around here, so I don't know where they're all hiding... As far as why a/c seems to be non-existent here, maybe we're just on the wrong side of the country. My parents bought a brand new 75 Blazer ( I know, newer ) with a/c off the lot back east. Two years in the salt and the body was toast. Holes you could put your fist through everywhere when they got rid of it. So maybe they did exist, but just rusted away.

11-26-2016, 12:27 AM	#17
bhemingson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 162	Canadian no A/C I think they figured why have the expense for a couple of weeks. My other problem is Caddies. I bought a '66 Eldorado for parts. It was a Canadian car and was A/C delete because A/C was standard on Eldorados.



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