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72chevyfleet · 02-24-2009, 07:32 PM

Well im new here so my truck unfortunatley is an 8lug truck that is gonna be sorta funny its gonna be a custom 3/4 ton truck i dont really know what im gonna do to it so it looks good.I need ideas i'll say some bad things first

1. It doesnt run it was my dads dump run truck and he was comin back down from the dump and heard a knock and told himself oh it will go away and of course it did he downshifted when he really shouldnt of too high of rpms and blew the #2 connecting rod thru the pan.

2.the bed is 1 sheet of very rotten plywood you could touch and the wood would just fall out

3. its got some rust

Good Things
1. Its all original exept the engine has been rebuilt once its a chevy 350 4 bolt main with a 4 spd granny low no powersteering original big steering wheel seat is ok condition

vexvader · 02-24-2009, 07:51 PM

Hey bro welcome to the board.

Don't worry about it being an 8 lug truck. The best truck for you is the one that is yours. Enjoy fixing it up!!

What is your vision for the truck? Do you want it stock? Do you want to hot rod it? Dream about what you would do if you had the money, time and skill and then go for it!!!

Vex

oldblue1968chevy · 02-24-2009, 07:51 PM

looks like a rusty but trusty start lol

so your in highschool? if yes..theres a few others too on here

72chevyfleet · 02-24-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

looks like a rusty but trusty start lol

so your in highschool? if yes..theres a few others too on here

yep in highschool

LuckyHenriksen · 02-24-2009, 09:40 PM

Sweet project. Your going to have fun. What are your plans/ideas?

72chevyfleet · 02-25-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

Sweet project. Your going to have fun. What are your plans/ideas?

well i wanna lower it couple inches and shave the emblems off and temporarily paint it flat black until i find a color i want
basically maybe get it painted while the engines out

The coolest thing ever that could happen would be getting a thumpr cam that would be awesome

72chevyfleet · 02-25-2009, 09:38 PM

Heres some more pics i found

LuckyHenriksen · 02-25-2009, 10:39 PM

A thumpr would be sweet, I am poking a Mutha Thumpr in my six-oh, and I can't wait to hear it. The specs are a bit wild, it should lope very nicely

texanidiot25 · 02-25-2009, 10:40 PM

I have those wheels, they look sharp in black:

What year of highschool man? Senior here..

LuckyHenriksen · 02-25-2009, 10:41 PM

Oh an how is the engine getting rebuilt? Stock, Performance, budget, or a combo of all three? A stroker would always be cool, but depends on the budget. I was gonna do a budget 383 before I gave in to the LS2

custom72c20 · 02-26-2009, 01:43 AM

Good luck on the build. Im in highschool and have a 3/4 ton too. haha.

72chevyfleet · 02-26-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

Oh an how is the engine getting rebuilt? Stock, Performance, budget, or a combo of all three? A stroker would always be cool, but depends on the budget. I was gonna do a budget 383 before I gave in to the LS2

all 2 i want it fast but to not cost too much my birthdays comin up so hopin to get something

nuke1 · 02-27-2009, 01:27 AM

i love shrapnel, nothing better than having a little wall art. anyways welcome and enjoy the build.

rckclmbr99 · 02-27-2009, 12:36 PM

sweet man its good to see another high schooler on here. cant wait to see whatcha do with her. by the way i like your not piston haha
Take it easy,
Jonathan

72chevyfleet · 03-01-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rckclmbr99

sweet man its good to see another high schooler on here. cant wait to see whatcha do with her.

well i worked on it a lil bit saturday got rid of the mirrors primed a lil place where i didnt have to sand much cuz it was just me and my air compressor was down about 7 parking spots in a shop other wise it would have more primer got the emblems off rear bumper off cuz it was so dorky and almost got the wheel wells out and painted the headlight bezels black and got the grill sanded so i can paint it too i'll get some more pics here in a couple days when it stops raining

72chevyfleet · 03-01-2009, 10:54 PM

thought i should show you my other ride
its the first one right in front

LuckyHenriksen · 03-01-2009, 11:52 PM

Nice guy in the background

*Puropedo* · 03-02-2009, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

Nice guy in the background

..... Im proud to be an AMERICAN, and will only show my flag on an real AMERICAN truck, Just my opinion.

LuckyHenriksen · 03-02-2009, 02:29 AM

I fly a pirate flag on my Bronco when I go to to the dunes lol

72chevyfleet · 03-02-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Puropedo

..... Im proud to be an AMERICAN, and will only show my flag on an real AMERICAN truck, Just my opinion.

well patriotically the flag isnt supposed to touch the ground but it got dipped on a couple hillsides some mud then my gf snagged it on a tree goin through the Burger King drive thru and ripped so i got a new one

72chevyfleet · 03-02-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

I fly a pirate flag on my Bronco when I go to to the dunes lol

pshhhhhhh...... bronco i run ONLY chevys and toyotas cuz they run 4 ever and i mean 4 ever like the body shop i work in 69 camaro ss head on collision with a tree TOTALED but yet it still ran

LuckyHenriksen · 03-02-2009, 10:57 PM

Lol my Bronco has ran fine since '94. All 224xxx miles have been trouble free. I just put a giant branch through the corner of the windshield this weekend though

almost went all the way through and would have hit my head

texanidiot25 · 03-02-2009, 11:02 PM

Might have knocked some sense into you. No F**ds.

LuckyHenriksen · 03-02-2009, 11:05 PM

Whatev

rckclmbr99 · 03-03-2009, 12:03 PM

nice yota! i got a 87 4runner and thats gettin sas'd on 37s when i finish my c10

chevy and yotas are the only thing i will drive. i got like 285xxx miles on my 22re and it runs like a champ! keep us posted on the c10!
Take it easy,
Jonathan

02-24-2009, 07:32 PM	#1
72chevyfleet Learning As I Go Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: scotts valley california Posts: 250	High School Build 72 Chevy LWB Well im new here so my truck unfortunatley is an 8lug truck that is gonna be sorta funny its gonna be a custom 3/4 ton truck i dont really know what im gonna do to it so it looks good.I need ideas i'll say some bad things first 1. It doesnt run it was my dads dump run truck and he was comin back down from the dump and heard a knock and told himself oh it will go away and of course it did he downshifted when he really shouldnt of too high of rpms and blew the #2 connecting rod thru the pan. 2.the bed is 1 sheet of very rotten plywood you could touch and the wood would just fall out 3. its got some rust Good Things 1. Its all original exept the engine has been rebuilt once its a chevy 350 4 bolt main with a 4 spd granny low no powersteering original big steering wheel seat is ok condition Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy C-20 Longbed 2wd Granny Low with a Crate 350: Air Gap Manifold, Edelbrock 600cfm, HEI, Headers to a 40 series flow (soon to be dual again)

02-24-2009, 07:51 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: High School Build 72 Chevy LWB looks like a rusty but trusty start lol so your in highschool? if yes..theres a few others too on here __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-24-2009, 09:40 PM	#5
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: High School Build 72 Chevy LWB Sweet project. Your going to have fun. What are your plans/ideas? __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

02-25-2009, 09:38 PM	#7
72chevyfleet Learning As I Go Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: scotts valley california Posts: 250	Re: High School Build 72 Chevy LWB Heres some more pics i found Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy C-20 Longbed 2wd Granny Low with a Crate 350: Air Gap Manifold, Edelbrock 600cfm, HEI, Headers to a 40 series flow (soon to be dual again)

02-25-2009, 10:39 PM	#8
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: High School Build 72 Chevy LWB A thumpr would be sweet, I am poking a Mutha Thumpr in my six-oh, and I can't wait to hear it. The specs are a bit wild, it should lope very nicely __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

02-24-2009, 07:51 PM	#2
vexvader 1967 C10 SWB Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 136	Re: High School Build 72 Chevy LWB Hey bro welcome to the board. Don't worry about it being an 8 lug truck. The best truck for you is the one that is yours. Enjoy fixing it up!! What is your vision for the truck? Do you want it stock? Do you want to hot rod it? Dream about what you would do if you had the money, time and skill and then go for it!!! Vex __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3867053

02-25-2009, 10:40 PM	#9
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: High School Build 72 Chevy LWB I have those wheels, they look sharp in black: What year of highschool man? Senior here..

02-25-2009, 10:41 PM	#10
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: High School Build 72 Chevy LWB Oh an how is the engine getting rebuilt? Stock, Performance, budget, or a combo of all three? A stroker would always be cool, but depends on the budget. I was gonna do a budget 383 before I gave in to the LS2 __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

02-26-2009, 01:43 AM	#11
custom72c20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Temecula,CA Posts: 309	Re: High School Build 72 Chevy LWB Good luck on the build. Im in highschool and have a 3/4 ton too. haha. __________________ Nick Old pic of my 72: http://img340.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0435co5.jpg 04 Silverado Daily Driver 68 GMC short step http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379665 "I'll beat you to the gas station!!"

02-27-2009, 01:27 AM	#13
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: High School Build 72 Chevy LWB i love shrapnel, nothing better than having a little wall art. anyways welcome and enjoy the build. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

02-27-2009, 12:36 PM	#14
rckclmbr99 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 94	Re: High School Build 72 Chevy LWB sweet man its good to see another high schooler on here. cant wait to see whatcha do with her. by the way i like your not piston haha Take it easy, Jonathan __________________ 18 and workin' on the first build ('69 C10) 2002 Chevy Silverado REG cab, Short bed, 5.3 V8: Murdered. Club: B-Low Average keepin' it real and low

03-01-2009, 10:54 PM	#16
72chevyfleet Learning As I Go Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: scotts valley california Posts: 250	Re: High School Build 72 Chevy LWB thought i should show you my other ride its the first one right in front Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy C-20 Longbed 2wd Granny Low with a Crate 350: Air Gap Manifold, Edelbrock 600cfm, HEI, Headers to a 40 series flow (soon to be dual again)

03-01-2009, 11:52 PM	#17
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: High School Build 72 Chevy LWB Nice guy in the background __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

03-02-2009, 02:29 AM	#19
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: High School Build 72 Chevy LWB I fly a pirate flag on my Bronco when I go to to the dunes lol __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

03-02-2009, 10:57 PM	#22
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: High School Build 72 Chevy LWB Lol my Bronco has ran fine since '94. All 224xxx miles have been trouble free. I just put a giant branch through the corner of the windshield this weekend though almost went all the way through and would have hit my head __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here



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03-02-2009, 11:02 PM	#23
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: High School Build 72 Chevy LWB Might have knocked some sense into you. No F**ds.

03-02-2009, 11:05 PM	#24
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: High School Build 72 Chevy LWB Whatev __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

03-03-2009, 12:03 PM	#25
rckclmbr99 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 94	Re: High School Build 72 Chevy LWB nice yota! i got a 87 4runner and thats gettin sas'd on 37s when i finish my c10 chevy and yotas are the only thing i will drive. i got like 285xxx miles on my 22re and it runs like a champ! keep us posted on the c10! Take it easy, Jonathan __________________ 18 and workin' on the first build ('69 C10) 2002 Chevy Silverado REG cab, Short bed, 5.3 V8: Murdered. Club: B-Low Average keepin' it real and low Last edited by rckclmbr99; 03-03-2009 at 12:03 PM.

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