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hdrolling · 02-10-2022, 05:42 PM

Hello from Grays Creek NC

Picked up this 72 C10 this summer and have been working to get it in a little better shape.

It came with a 90's bed and a 69/70 hood and grill, SBC 350/TH350.

It was in pretty bad shape when I got it and have been doing a little each month when I get paid.

So far I have replaced all the brakes with new disks and rotors and SS brake lines. Added a March pully system, all new shocks, carpet, seat cover, steering wheel, radio, kick panel speakers, Lokar floor shifter, Dakota Digital HDX silver gauges, Truck-lite LED headlights with a HD headlight harness, dash pad, seat belts, door and window seals, new floor pans and rockers, wheels and tires, Summit ceramic long tube headers with an American thunder flowmanster exhaust system.

Parts in the garage that I still need to install are a Holly sniper EFI, all six new windows, Trique Manufacturing Door Latch Assemblies, new 72 window regulators, CPP 3/5 springs, shock relocators and adjustable pan hard bar.

Before anyone asks, I have a brand new step side bed ordered that should be here in a couple weeks. The SS bed bolt kit already arrived.
I do need to decide on a wood bed vs Aluminum bed and get that ordered. I did get new 1955 LED tail lights since I'm not a fan of the larger gen 2 tail lights, and I need to decide on bumper vs roll pan.

Also need the TH 350 rebuilt, thinking of ordering a new one and rebuilding the current as a spare.
And soon I need to order an AC/HEAT unit, leaning towards Old Air right now.

I'm retired Army of 22yrs and have just been working on this as something to do, a little here and there. I'm sure I've added more but too many little things to list.

Mid-Pack · 02-10-2022, 06:38 PM

Welcome. Nice truck! You`ve been busy during retirement.
Thanks for your service.

**The Rocknrod** · 02-11-2022, 09:06 AM

Welcome to the forum. Nice truck.

***Liz*** · 02-15-2022, 11:09 AM

Sorry about the issues you had trying to get here. Beautiful truck

LT7A · 02-22-2022, 07:09 AM

Welcome! Thank you for your service. You've gotten a lot done already, and it'll be cool to see the work as you continue.

mr.mud1 · 02-22-2022, 08:32 AM

very nice truck,welcome aboard.

02-10-2022, 05:42 PM	#1
hdrolling Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: NC Posts: 104	Picked up a 72 C10 Hello from Grays Creek NC Picked up this 72 C10 this summer and have been working to get it in a little better shape. It came with a 90's bed and a 69/70 hood and grill, SBC 350/TH350. It was in pretty bad shape when I got it and have been doing a little each month when I get paid. So far I have replaced all the brakes with new disks and rotors and SS brake lines. Added a March pully system, all new shocks, carpet, seat cover, steering wheel, radio, kick panel speakers, Lokar floor shifter, Dakota Digital HDX silver gauges, Truck-lite LED headlights with a HD headlight harness, dash pad, seat belts, door and window seals, new floor pans and rockers, wheels and tires, Summit ceramic long tube headers with an American thunder flowmanster exhaust system. Parts in the garage that I still need to install are a Holly sniper EFI, all six new windows, Trique Manufacturing Door Latch Assemblies, new 72 window regulators, CPP 3/5 springs, shock relocators and adjustable pan hard bar. Before anyone asks, I have a brand new step side bed ordered that should be here in a couple weeks. The SS bed bolt kit already arrived. I do need to decide on a wood bed vs Aluminum bed and get that ordered. I did get new 1955 LED tail lights since I'm not a fan of the larger gen 2 tail lights, and I need to decide on bumper vs roll pan. Also need the TH 350 rebuilt, thinking of ordering a new one and rebuilding the current as a spare. And soon I need to order an AC/HEAT unit, leaning towards Old Air right now. I'm retired Army of 22yrs and have just been working on this as something to do, a little here and there. I'm sure I've added more but too many little things to list. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Step Side short bed

02-10-2022, 06:38 PM	#2
Mid-Pack Registered User Join Date: May 2021 Location: SoCal Posts: 126	Re: Picked up a 72 C10 Welcome. Nice truck! You`ve been busy during retirement. Thanks for your service.

02-11-2022, 09:06 AM	#3
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Picked up a 72 C10 Welcome to the forum. Nice truck. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-15-2022, 11:09 AM	#4
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: Picked up a 72 C10 Sorry about the issues you had trying to get here. Beautiful truck

02-22-2022, 07:09 AM	#5
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,619	Re: Picked up a 72 C10 Welcome! Thank you for your service. You've gotten a lot done already, and it'll be cool to see the work as you continue.

02-22-2022, 08:32 AM	#6
mr.mud1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Joggins Nova Scotia Posts: 1,597	Re: Picked up a 72 C10 very nice truck,welcome aboard.



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