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09-12-2015, 05:08 PM
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Location: bedford,indiana
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My 72 finally done
My 72 finally done,I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON IT FOR 3 YEARS,SO GLAD THAT IT IS NOW DONE AND I CAN DRIVE IT NOW,ALTHOUGH I REALLY ENJOYED WORKING ON IT,PART OF THE REASON IT TOOK SO LONG IS THAT I HAD NEVER PAINTED BEFORE AND LEARNED HOW ON THIS TRUCK,I TORE IT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO BARE FRAME AND PAINTED AND REDONE EVERYTHING ON THE WHOLE TRUCK MYSELF,WAS A FUN PROJECT AND I HAVE NOW STARTED ON ANOTHER ONE THIS ONE I AM DOING NOW IS A 4 WHEEL DRIVE,ALTHOUGH I HAVE NEVER POSTED ANY THING ON HERE I REALLY ENJOY THIS BOARD AND LOOK AT IT DAILY,I REALLY ENJOY EVERYONES THOUGHTS ON MANY THINGS AND HAS HELPED ME ALOT,THIS IS DEF MY NEW HOBBY NOW AND JUST THE FIRST OF MANY TO COME I HOPE,AND WILL PROB START RESTORING SOME AND SEE IF I CAN SELL EM,OR ACTUALLY WOULD RESTORE ONE FOR SOMEONE ELSE IF YOU WOULD LIKE,I HOPE TO MEET SOME OF YOU AT SOME CAR SHOWS AND SWAP MEETS SOMEDAY,THANKS FOR LOOKING AND I AM REALLY PROUD OF IT AND LOVE DRIVING IT
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09-12-2015, 05:09 PM
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Location: Gonzales, La
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Re: My 72 finally done
Sweet. Nice color choice. I like it.
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MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club |
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09-12-2015, 05:09 PM
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Re: My 72 finally done
More pics
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09-12-2015, 05:14 PM
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Few more pics
Few more pics
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09-12-2015, 05:15 PM
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And 1 more
And 1 more
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09-12-2015, 05:17 PM
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Last pic
Last pic might be my fav
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09-12-2015, 06:33 PM
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Re: My 72 finally done
that really turned out nice.
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09-12-2015, 06:37 PM
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Location: Fresno, ca
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Re: My 72 finally done
That's awesome man. Is it a c20 if so what drop is it?
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09-12-2015, 07:06 PM
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Location: Hanford,ca
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Re: My 72 finally done
NICE
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09-12-2015, 07:21 PM
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Re: My 72 finally done
Very nice! Yea you should be able to make a living off of this!
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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09-12-2015, 08:13 PM
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Re: My 72 finally done
very nice work!
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09-12-2015, 08:56 PM
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Re: My 72 finally done
Beautiful truck!!
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09-12-2015, 09:02 PM
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Re: My 72 finally done
Congrats!! You must be a great teacher and student it looks awesome for your first time....awesome job....
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09-12-2015, 09:09 PM
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Re: My 72 finally done
great job!!
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09-12-2015, 09:10 PM
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Location: Austin, Texas
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Re: My 72 finally done
Looks really awesome...congrats! Painted wheel wells under the hood look sharp, nice contrast.
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72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives) |
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09-12-2015, 10:04 PM
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Re: My 72 finally done
Very nice !
Yes sir you should be proud !
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09-12-2015, 11:20 PM
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Re: My 72 finally done
Looks nice, I like the blue.
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09-12-2015, 11:35 PM
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Re: My 72 finally done
Looks fantastic! You definitely managed to get the hang of the painting! Wow!
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09-13-2015, 12:45 AM
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Re: My 72 finally done
Very nice!
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09-13-2015, 01:00 AM
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Location: Los angeles
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Re: My 72 finally done
Beautiful! Paint looks professionally done. Good job.
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09-13-2015, 08:52 AM
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Location: Atlanta, GA
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Re: My 72 finally done
Wow, Awesome. Looks great!
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09-13-2015, 06:47 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Berne IN
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Re: My 72 finally done
Turned out nice- you should be proud! Where did the truck come from? Was it a midwest rust bucket?
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09-14-2015, 10:40 AM
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Location: Spring Hill,Fl
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Re: My 72 finally done
Well done !!!
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09-14-2015, 10:45 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada
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Re: My 72 finally done
It looks so good with this color scheme
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09-14-2015, 04:00 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix)
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Re: My 72 finally done
Looks very nice.
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