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Old 07-22-2018, 08:33 AM   #26
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Re: 'Betty Jane' 72 Survivor

Wow, that’s a cool one for sure! I think the factory paint stripe is so neat
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Old 07-22-2018, 11:45 AM   #27
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Re: 'Betty Jane' 72 Survivor

Nice Truck, thanks for sharing the pictures.

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Old 07-22-2018, 01:37 PM   #28
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I think the factory paint stripe is so neat
X2! IMO, upper paint stripes look better than upper moldings on non tu tone paint jobs. There are no sharp upper body contours there , unlike the bottom sharp body contours which looks good with moldings.
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Old 07-23-2018, 03:30 PM   #29
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Re: 'Betty Jane' 72 Survivor

Brad, What a great truck! You made a great find and the lack of rust really makes it special. Betty Jane sure is going to be pretty when you get the detail work done. Can't wait to see her. Here is the pricing I said I would work up for her.

1972 C10

CS10934 = $2716.90
A28 = $51.00 Window, sliding rear
D89 = $13.00 Stripe, body side paint
G50 = $18.00 Rear Coil Spring, capacity 2000lb each
H01 = $12.00 3:07 gear, w/ 3or4 speed manual
P01 = $26.00 Wheel covers, w/o YE9
U63 = $67.00 Radio, AM
V43 = $49.00 Rear Step Bumper
V46 = $15.00 Chrome Front Bumper
Z53 = $12.00 Guages, Amp, Temp, Oil
Total = $2979.90
Plus State and local taxes, license fees, Dealer prep, handling fees, accessories etc.

$2979.90 is roughly $18,000. today.

Hopefully I can come up and see her soon.
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Old 07-23-2018, 07:01 PM   #30
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Re: 'Betty Jane' 72 Survivor

Very cool truck man. I think were i in your shoes, I'd drive the crap out of it while my 67 was under the knife.
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Old 07-23-2018, 09:41 PM   #31
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Oh what I'd give for that OG paint passenger side door!! Great truck!
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Old 07-24-2018, 01:10 AM   #32
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My advice, just leave it alone. Made it 46 years in solid original condition. Something I really enjoy doing on originals like this : while keeping her drivable all the time take a weekend here in there and restore each working component to as new. Carefully preserve- clean - renew all the original finishes and soft pieces. It's really a joy to drive something as it would've been back in the day with all the components working properly, engine in a perfect state of tune, column shift greased and adjusted properly, tight front end etc....By '72 these base trucks drive like a dream when everything is operating as it should. Your truck has great soul, if you're thinking about modifying it, just sell it, plenty of dime a dozen long beds to turn into anything you want........

Enjoy her, she's a good one!

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Old 07-24-2018, 08:12 AM   #33
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Wow that's nice, what a farm-fresh truck. I can't believe you found this, the seller must have been swamped with inquiries if he listed it. Did you just come across it and make an offer? It seems like the color in particular is rare: nowadays every other new vehicle is black, but back then everything was yellow, green and orange. I wonder if anyone knows the approximate number made in comparison to other colors.

I wouldn't change much except the bumpers (both, in white) and the wheels. Although I like the PO1s that it came with, in my opinion they seem to look better on 67-68s than 71-72s. I'd go with white steelies and period dog dishes: I can't tell what era those ones that are one it are from, but they seem to go well.

I wouldn't paint it, but it would be tempting if you did to give it a two-tone look with a white roof. Personally I would just lightly buff it and seek expert opinion on how to preserve that patina.

That said, I only offer my opinion because you asked, its your truck and you should enjoy it any way you like!
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Old 07-24-2018, 08:20 AM   #34
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Re: 'Betty Jane' 72 Survivor

I just noticed that the SPID says it came with a chrome bumper, so on second thought I guess I wouldn't go with white. That's an interesting option: the original buyer wanted a base model but couldn't resist adding a little bling to his new purchase, along with the paint stripe. It also means that whatever bumper you go with in the rear, you will probably choose chrome too, I am guessing.
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Old 07-24-2018, 08:28 AM   #35
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I just noticed that the SPID says it came with a chrome bumper, so on second thought I guess I wouldn't go with white. That's an interesting option: the original buyer wanted a base model but couldn't resist adding a little bling to his new purchase, along with the paint stripe. It also means that whatever bumper you go with in the rear, you will probably choose chrome too, I am guessing.
Original trumps all.. I agree and retract my earlier post on the white bumpers.
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Old 07-24-2018, 10:21 AM   #36
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Wow that's nice, what a farm-fresh truck. I can't believe you found this, the seller must have been swamped with inquiries if he listed it. Did you just come across it and make an offer? It seems like the color in particular is rare: nowadays every other new vehicle is black, but back then everything was yellow, green and orange. I wonder if anyone knows the approximate number made in comparison to other colors.

I wouldn't change much except the bumpers (both, in white) and the wheels. Although I like the PO1s that it came with, in my opinion they seem to look better on 67-68s than 71-72s. I'd go with white steelies and period dog dishes: I can't tell what era those ones that are one it are from, but they seem to go well.

I wouldn't paint it, but it would be tempting if you did to give it a two-tone look with a white roof. Personally I would just lightly buff it and seek expert opinion on how to preserve that patina.

That said, I only offer my opinion because you asked, its your truck and you should enjoy it any way you like!
It was on Craigslist for about an hour and I recognized the house in the pictures, right around the corner from me. I bought the wheels and tires for 'Rose' from the same guy several years ago. Seems like it was meant to be mine.
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Old 07-24-2018, 10:32 AM   #37
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Re: 'Betty Jane' 72 Survivor

I love the stripe. I would just clean it up and enjoy it. Nice score!
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Old 07-24-2018, 10:59 AM   #38
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IF, IF it was mine....
I'd try to stop all that surface rust, even if your new black paint doesn't match perfect, it will be hardly noticeable being black.

Make sure all mechanical things are in working order. Re-pack front wheel bearings, machine rotors and install new semi-metallic brake pads. Suck the old brake fluid brake fluid out of m/cyl, then bleed front and rear brakes, purging them of old cruddy fluid...

Check rear end, maybe change oil in it...

Best thing being a 71 or 72 is having disc brakes, no conversion needed. I plan to install manual disc brakes on my 67 and 68, wondering how the brake pedal effort will be when I do that.

I'm guessing that the 3.07 gear ratio was an option, I'd guess that the 3.73 would be standard for a 6 cyl...

My ONLY change would be a small block 400 and TH350 trans...maybe....

keep driving it!!!

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