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In The Ten Ring · 08-11-2013, 07:12 PM

I finally got around to taking some pics of her. My dad bought her off the new car lot in 1971 for $2350.00. She served as a work truck and daily driver/work truck until 1994. She was parked in a garage (no prep, alas) until 2003 when she was driven some by me until 2005 when she was again parked in my garage until last June (again, no prep).

1/2 ton, 250 inline, 3 speed manual on column, no AC

http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/...ps601aa21b.jpg

http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/...ps59b76aeb.jpg

So far, I have:

Changed oil and filter
Removed the gas tank and all rubber fuel/vent lines
Blown out the fuel/vent lines with compressed air
Tossed the battery
Began rebuliding the drum brakes

Planned this year:

Rebuild carb
Finish drum brake job
Drain/flush/bleed brake lines
Reinstall "renued" gas tank OR new gas tank
New fuel and vent line hoses
Replace cab to frame bushings
New radiator
New water pump
New thermostat
All new belts and cooling system hoses
New battery
All new tires
Install OEM bumper guards
Fix the windshield washer
New underhood rubber

71swb4x4 · 08-11-2013, 07:34 PM

Gorgeous truck, appears to be in great shape! I love ochre. I like the window vent/shades too.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-11-2013, 07:50 PM

That's not a hood ornament.... it's a pedestrian sight......

nice truck by the way
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wreckedchevy · 08-11-2013, 07:54 PM

very nice looking truck

In The Ten Ring · 08-11-2013, 07:57 PM

My dad has always had a thing for hood ornaments. He has a decent collection mounted on his mantel. I have no idea when he affixed that Lincoln "sight" but it's been there as long as I can remember.

Thanks for the compliments, it's been bondo'ed and repainted once but that's the original color.

I'll try for some more pics this week, espcially of the sides and rear.

08-11-2013, 07:12 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	My 1972 stepside truck. I finally got around to taking some pics of her. My dad bought her off the new car lot in 1971 for $2350.00. She served as a work truck and daily driver/work truck until 1994. She was parked in a garage (no prep, alas) until 2003 when she was driven some by me until 2005 when she was again parked in my garage until last June (again, no prep). 1/2 ton, 250 inline, 3 speed manual on column, no AC http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/...ps601aa21b.jpg http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/...ps59b76aeb.jpg So far, I have: Changed oil and filter Removed the gas tank and all rubber fuel/vent lines Blown out the fuel/vent lines with compressed air Tossed the battery Began rebuliding the drum brakes Planned this year: Rebuild carb Finish drum brake job Drain/flush/bleed brake lines Reinstall "renued" gas tank OR new gas tank New fuel and vent line hoses Replace cab to frame bushings New radiator New water pump New thermostat All new belts and cooling system hoses New battery All new tires Install OEM bumper guards Fix the windshield washer New underhood rubber

08-11-2013, 07:34 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: My 1972 stepside truck. Gorgeous truck, appears to be in great shape! I love ochre. I like the window vent/shades too. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

08-11-2013, 07:50 PM	#3
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: My 1972 stepside truck. That's not a hood ornament.... it's a pedestrian sight...... nice truck by the way Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

08-11-2013, 07:54 PM	#4
wreckedchevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: billings, mt Posts: 703	Re: My 1972 stepside truck. very nice looking truck __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 2wd stepside longbox

08-11-2013, 07:57 PM	#5
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: My 1972 stepside truck. My dad has always had a thing for hood ornaments. He has a decent collection mounted on his mantel. I have no idea when he affixed that Lincoln "sight" but it's been there as long as I can remember. Thanks for the compliments, it's been bondo'ed and repainted once but that's the original color. I'll try for some more pics this week, espcially of the sides and rear.



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