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**402Bowtie** · 03-08-2021, 04:41 PM

I had some fun this past weekend and thought you might enjoy some pics

It took me a few minutes to convince myself (and roughly a week to convince my wife) that I needed another truck, but it is hard to turn down a '72 SWB 4x4. Somewhat surprisingly, the truck was still available when I called to try to make it mine.

A few things that I think are interesting about it:
-It is a 4x4 that was ordered without F76 Front Wheel Lock Hub...Sorta rare (also probably not desirable).
-It is a 4x4 that was sold new in New Mexico...The build sheet appears to show it delivered to Ed Black's Chevrolet Center on San Mateo Blvd in Albuquerque. With the front and rear glass removed for who knows how long, I was surprised to find any of the build sheet remaining.
-It was built with heavy duty everything--radiator, springs, battery, and the high-amp generator. With all of those items and the manual throttle, I wonder if it was used for plowing in a past life. The little electrical connector on the front bumper might also point to this.

I'm not sure what my long term plans are for the truck. In the short-term, I'll be focusing on my K20 build. I did grab another cab and some sheet metal from the seller. The K10 cab has had a lot of cutting done without bracing and has an antenna hole in the roof...which makes me nervous.

Some questions I have:
-I am confused by the 3.73 axle RPO. What was the standard ratio for a K10? I thought it was 3.73.
-Are there any examples of Ed Black dealer emblems or decals? If so, I'm wondering where they were typically placed on the truck...cowl, tailgate, etc..

For everyone's future reference: a U-Haul truck will successfully haul a cab and a trailered truck. The rear axle bump stops were about an 1" from touching.

**402Bowtie** · 03-08-2021, 04:43 PM

few more pics

**too much stuff** · 03-08-2021, 04:52 PM

Great find!!

57taskforce · 03-08-2021, 05:04 PM

Awesome! Cool to see one sold somewhat local. My K20 wasn’t built with lockouts either. That’s a pretty nice spid, heavy duty stuff in a cheyenne with a tach. I think 3.07 may have been the standard ratio in the V8 K10. Ochre and saddle is one of my favorite combos. If you decide not to build I may have interest.

1968 K20 · 03-08-2021, 05:19 PM

I have been watching this on CL, I think you did good.

**dagnabbitt** · 03-08-2021, 06:38 PM

Beautiful truck, great find!

Would it be unusual for these heavy duty options to be in a shortbed?

That's what stands out to me, seems like the buyer would want that payload space as well... or maybe they wanted it to be maneuverable for plowing?

72c20customcamper · 03-08-2021, 08:14 PM

Very nice truck .

Dirt's72 · 03-08-2021, 08:16 PM

Looks like a good project. A pic of my C20 tailgate placement of the factory Ed Black's decal. A guy reproduced them I'll see if I can find them.

Dirt's72 · 03-08-2021, 08:25 PM

So these are some he made looks like one for the window and one for the body. It doesn't look like what I assume is the original one on my tailgate though. The forum member was from Pennsylvania but I dont recall his handle here.

**DeadheadNM** · 03-08-2021, 09:46 PM

Nice find. I remember Ed Black’s. It’s a Walmart now.

The dealer memorabilia isn’t too hard to find. I don’t recall a metal Ed Black dealer emblem. Like another local dealer, Galles, I believe the trucks got decals like Derrick shows. YouTube has example Ed Black’s commercials.

**402Bowtie** · 03-08-2021, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirt's72

So these are some he made looks like one for the window and one for the body. It doesn't look like what I assume is the original one on my tailgate though. The forum member was from Pennsylvania but I dont recall his handle here.

Post #329 & #331 here?
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=286089&page=9

**402Bowtie** · 03-08-2021, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Great find!!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

Awesome! Cool to see one sold somewhat local. My K20 wasn’t built with lockouts either. That’s a pretty nice spid, heavy duty stuff in a cheyenne with a tach. I think 3.07 may have been the standard ratio in the V8 K10. Ochre and saddle is one of my favorite combos. If you decide not to build I may have interest.

Thanks- I really hope to build but it might be a few years realistically.

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Originally Posted by 1968 K20

I have been watching this on CL, I think you did good.

Thanks, I thought it would have been snatched up sooner.

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Originally Posted by dagnabbitt

Beautiful truck, great find!

Would it be unusual for these heavy duty options to be in a shortbed?

That's what stands out to me, seems like the buyer would want that payload space as well... or maybe they wanted it to be maneuverable for plowing?

I'm thinking your latter idea. The bed floor is pretty nice, and it appears there was a camper shell on it at one time.

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Very nice truck .

Thank you

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Originally Posted by Dirt's72

Looks like a good project. A pic of my C20 tailgate placement of the factory Ed Black's decal. A guy reproduced them I'll see if I can find them.

Good to know about the placement. Still curious if someone has a better image of what the sticker looked like. My tailgate shows no signs of the sticker.

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Nice find. I remember Ed Black’s. It’s a Walmart now.

The dealer memorabilia isn’t too hard to find. I don’t recall a metal Ed Black dealer emblem. Like another local dealer, Galles, I believe the trucks got decals like Derrick shows. YouTube has example Ed Black’s commercials.

Thanks Pete. I found this earlier and thought it was an interesting read: https://www.abqjournal.com/obits/pro...se08-20-02.htm

**DeadheadNM** · 03-08-2021, 10:48 PM

Thanks for sharing that John. Very interesting read!

tristan · 03-09-2021, 07:11 AM

Any SWB K10 is a great find, congratulations John. Please let me know if you ever change your mind on the project and decide to get rid of the frame and a 72 AC cab. :-)

I think I bought one or more of those Ed Black decals when they were repopped, let me take a look.

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-09-2021, 12:12 PM

I believe 3:07 was the standard gear ratio.

**DeadheadNM** · 03-09-2021, 02:02 PM

3.07 gear ratio was standard with a 350 engine and 3.73 ratio was the option. With a 307 or 6-cyl engine 3.73 was the standard (and only available) ratio.

**402Bowtie** · 03-09-2021, 02:55 PM

I found this chart today and am sharing it for others' reference. The chart details what many of you were saying.... That the 3.07 was the standard for 350 engine.

**davischevy** · 03-10-2021, 12:04 AM

Cool.

03-08-2021, 04:41 PM	#1
402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,715	K10 SWB Purchase I had some fun this past weekend and thought you might enjoy some pics It took me a few minutes to convince myself (and roughly a week to convince my wife) that I needed another truck, but it is hard to turn down a '72 SWB 4x4. Somewhat surprisingly, the truck was still available when I called to try to make it mine. A few things that I think are interesting about it: -It is a 4x4 that was ordered without F76 Front Wheel Lock Hub...Sorta rare (also probably not desirable). -It is a 4x4 that was sold new in New Mexico...The build sheet appears to show it delivered to Ed Black's Chevrolet Center on San Mateo Blvd in Albuquerque. With the front and rear glass removed for who knows how long, I was surprised to find any of the build sheet remaining. -It was built with heavy duty everything--radiator, springs, battery, and the high-amp generator. With all of those items and the manual throttle, I wonder if it was used for plowing in a past life. The little electrical connector on the front bumper might also point to this. I'm not sure what my long term plans are for the truck. In the short-term, I'll be focusing on my K20 build. I did grab another cab and some sheet metal from the seller. The K10 cab has had a lot of cutting done without bracing and has an antenna hole in the roof...which makes me nervous. Some questions I have: -I am confused by the 3.73 axle RPO. What was the standard ratio for a K10? I thought it was 3.73. -Are there any examples of Ed Black dealer emblems or decals? If so, I'm wondering where they were typically placed on the truck...cowl, tailgate, etc.. For everyone's future reference: a U-Haul truck will successfully haul a cab and a trailered truck. The rear axle bump stops were about an 1" from touching. Attached Images __________________ Link to Parts I am Selling Build Date Thread: GMC, 68-71 Chevy, 72 Chevy

03-08-2021, 04:43 PM	#2
402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,715	Re: K10 SWB Purchase few more pics Attached Images __________________ Link to Parts I am Selling Build Date Thread: GMC, 68-71 Chevy, 72 Chevy

03-08-2021, 05:04 PM	#4
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 6,232	Re: K10 SWB Purchase Awesome! Cool to see one sold somewhat local. My K20 wasn’t built with lockouts either. That’s a pretty nice spid, heavy duty stuff in a cheyenne with a tach. I think 3.07 may have been the standard ratio in the V8 K10. Ochre and saddle is one of my favorite combos. If you decide not to build I may have interest. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 315/75/16's ‘87 IROC-Z all original 50K mile survivor TPI 305 IROC Blue ‘10 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metallic #93 -version 2.0

03-08-2021, 05:19 PM	#5
1968 K20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Southern Colorado Posts: 88	Re: K10 SWB Purchase I have been watching this on CL, I think you did good.

03-08-2021, 06:38 PM	#6
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,302	Re: K10 SWB Purchase Beautiful truck, great find! Would it be unusual for these heavy duty options to be in a shortbed? That's what stands out to me, seems like the buyer would want that payload space as well... or maybe they wanted it to be maneuverable for plowing? __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

03-08-2021, 04:52 PM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,703	Re: K10 SWB Purchase Great find!! __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-08-2021, 08:14 PM	#7
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,145	Re: K10 SWB Purchase Very nice truck . __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

03-08-2021, 08:16 PM	#8
Dirt's72 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,103	Re: K10 SWB Purchase Looks like a good project. A pic of my C20 tailgate placement of the factory Ed Black's decal. A guy reproduced them I'll see if I can find them. Attached Images

03-08-2021, 08:25 PM	#9
Dirt's72 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,103	Re: K10 SWB Purchase So these are some he made looks like one for the window and one for the body. It doesn't look like what I assume is the original one on my tailgate though. The forum member was from Pennsylvania but I dont recall his handle here. Attached Images

03-08-2021, 09:46 PM	#10
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,287	Re: K10 SWB Purchase Nice find. I remember Ed Black’s. It’s a Walmart now. The dealer memorabilia isn’t too hard to find. I don’t recall a metal Ed Black dealer emblem. Like another local dealer, Galles, I believe the trucks got decals like Derrick shows. YouTube has example Ed Black’s commercials. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-08-2021, 10:48 PM	#13
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,287	Re: K10 SWB Purchase Thanks for sharing that John. Very interesting read! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-09-2021, 07:11 AM	#14
tristan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Western PA Posts: 1,295	Re: K10 SWB Purchase Any SWB K10 is a great find, congratulations John. Please let me know if you ever change your mind on the project and decide to get rid of the frame and a 72 AC cab. :-) I think I bought one or more of those Ed Black decals when they were repopped, let me take a look.

03-09-2021, 12:12 PM	#15
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: K10 SWB Purchase I believe 3:07 was the standard gear ratio. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

03-09-2021, 02:02 PM	#16
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,287	Re: K10 SWB Purchase 3.07 gear ratio was standard with a 350 engine and 3.73 ratio was the option. With a 307 or 6-cyl engine 3.73 was the standard (and only available) ratio. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-09-2021, 02:55 PM	#17
402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,715	Re: K10 SWB Purchase I found this chart today and am sharing it for others' reference. The chart details what many of you were saying.... That the 3.07 was the standard for 350 engine. Attached Images __________________ Link to Parts I am Selling Build Date Thread: GMC, 68-71 Chevy, 72 Chevy



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03-10-2021, 12:04 AM	#18
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,790	Re: K10 SWB Purchase Cool. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

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