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Reendog89 · 12-15-2010, 04:09 AM

For the past few days, while waiting for my account to be activated so I could participate in this forum and create my own build thread, I have seen some amazing skill and experience. The truck shown below is my dream truck. Growing up, grant it I'm still quite young, I liked the basic muscle cars (camaro/chevelle/challengers/the list is long) but I also was a fan of a particular truck, a 1972 Chevrolet Custom 10. Not in my wildest dreams did I imagine finding the truck that I now own. I have some limited mechanical experience, my father and I rebuilt a 1980 Camaro, it was my first car. However, since the build I have been preoccupied with many things, as well as being in military training, stationed states away, and deployed overseas. So the knowledge I had gained through my father has somewhat faded, but through his help, from a distance, input from this forum, researching/learning, and some local knowledge I plan on re-doing this truck! It's in superb shape, and has a lot of work put into it already. I couldn't ask for a better starting point. With that I am going to post some pictures and try to keep this updated now and then with information. In the near future I will not have much time at all to get started on the truck solidly, as I am deploying again, until then though I plan on doing as much as possible.

As I mentioned previously, the forum members here obviously have a wealth of knowledge, experience, and talent. Please don't keep that to yourself. Any input is welcomed! Thanks for reading.

-This was taken when I went to look at the truck

-As I said there's work in the truck already

-The body is in great shape

-Took this today

**LostMy65** · 12-15-2010, 04:50 AM

Congrats on a nice truck.
Engine looks nice also.
Welcome to the forums.

Hottrucks · 12-15-2010, 05:49 AM

Well your a fast learner!! Everyone on the board is a picture whore so the more the merrier we are !!!! so great first post and welcome to the madness...and your right anything you want to know you can find here on this board just by using the search button !! but dont be afraid to ask

that one fine azz piece your starting with power brakes and steering and disc brakes up front all I would say is find a nice drop you like and just do it with a cheap set of springs and enjoy the hell out of it

On a side note Thanx for Serving....
726th Maintance
Desert storm

Jeff

Reendog89 · 12-15-2010, 02:07 PM

In regards to the drop I was thinking of doing a 2 inch drop. Just trying to decide how I am going to do it. I was thinking of using blocks, but springs would be easy to. How much does cutting the springs affect handling?

Thoughts? Opinions?

Hottrucks · 12-15-2010, 03:40 PM

well since your not real big on wrenching I would go with NEW springs and a 3/5 drop..this will level the truck out and give it a great stance (IMAO) if your truck doesn't have a front sway bar ( you could get one used) I would add one ( it can be done very easy and cheap) and it will make your truck handle 100 times better

Putter · 12-15-2010, 03:48 PM

Looks like a great platform to get started.

YOU NEED MIRRORS!!

And I'd locate some 'round' chevy tail lights. (those remind me of Ford ones)

Other than that, I would roll it as-is for a while.

Don't forget PROGRESS PICS.

RCbowtie69 · 12-26-2010, 03:03 PM

looking good

yukon ratrod · 12-26-2010, 03:51 PM

Nice beginings. nothing like starting on a clean truck. I agree with the 3 and 5 inch drop. springs are cheap and easily changed. sway bar is a must, and again quite cheap. one thing Ive learned is take small bites at a time, and try and keep your truck mobile as long as you can. if your going to be short on time, this maybe the best way. many of us on here have kids, so time is not on our side either.lol enjoy! and dont be a fraid to question the hell out of us! have fun!! welcome a board!

Reendog89 · 10-01-2011, 06:45 PM

Hello Everyone,

I am back from deployment and getting ready to work on my truck again. I started a new thread for it. I had thought I lost this one. The new thread has listed what I am going to be starting here in the next few days/weeks. I would appreciate your input to the questions listed in the following link:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=487021

Thanks for looking and for your help! Glad to be back.

12-15-2010, 04:09 AM	#1
Reendog89 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 6	First post and first solo build For the past few days, while waiting for my account to be activated so I could participate in this forum and create my own build thread, I have seen some amazing skill and experience. The truck shown below is my dream truck. Growing up, grant it I'm still quite young, I liked the basic muscle cars (camaro/chevelle/challengers/the list is long) but I also was a fan of a particular truck, a 1972 Chevrolet Custom 10. Not in my wildest dreams did I imagine finding the truck that I now own. I have some limited mechanical experience, my father and I rebuilt a 1980 Camaro, it was my first car. However, since the build I have been preoccupied with many things, as well as being in military training, stationed states away, and deployed overseas. So the knowledge I had gained through my father has somewhat faded, but through his help, from a distance, input from this forum, researching/learning, and some local knowledge I plan on re-doing this truck! It's in superb shape, and has a lot of work put into it already. I couldn't ask for a better starting point. With that I am going to post some pictures and try to keep this updated now and then with information. In the near future I will not have much time at all to get started on the truck solidly, as I am deploying again, until then though I plan on doing as much as possible. As I mentioned previously, the forum members here obviously have a wealth of knowledge, experience, and talent. Please don't keep that to yourself. Any input is welcomed! Thanks for reading. -This was taken when I went to look at the truck -As I said there's work in the truck already -The body is in great shape -Took this today Last edited by Reendog89; 12-15-2010 at 04:11 AM.

12-15-2010, 04:50 AM	#2
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,507	Re: First post and first solo build Congrats on a nice truck. Engine looks nice also. Welcome to the forums. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

12-15-2010, 05:49 AM	#3
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: First post and first solo build Well your a fast learner!! Everyone on the board is a picture whore so the more the merrier we are !!!! so great first post and welcome to the madness...and your right anything you want to know you can find here on this board just by using the search button !! but dont be afraid to ask that one fine azz piece your starting with power brakes and steering and disc brakes up front all I would say is find a nice drop you like and just do it with a cheap set of springs and enjoy the hell out of it On a side note Thanx for Serving.... 726th Maintance Desert storm Jeff

12-15-2010, 02:07 PM	#4
Reendog89 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 6	Re: First post and first solo build In regards to the drop I was thinking of doing a 2 inch drop. Just trying to decide how I am going to do it. I was thinking of using blocks, but springs would be easy to. How much does cutting the springs affect handling? Thoughts? Opinions?

12-15-2010, 03:40 PM	#5
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: First post and first solo build well since your not real big on wrenching I would go with NEW springs and a 3/5 drop..this will level the truck out and give it a great stance (IMAO) if your truck doesn't have a front sway bar ( you could get one used) I would add one ( it can be done very easy and cheap) and it will make your truck handle 100 times better

12-15-2010, 03:48 PM	#6
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: First post and first solo build Looks like a great platform to get started. YOU NEED MIRRORS!! And I'd locate some 'round' chevy tail lights. (those remind me of Ford ones) Other than that, I would roll it as-is for a while. Don't forget PROGRESS PICS. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 12-15-2010 at 03:48 PM.

12-26-2010, 03:03 PM	#7
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: First post and first solo build looking good

12-26-2010, 03:51 PM	#8
yukon ratrod Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Whitehorse Yukon Posts: 321	Re: First post and first solo build Nice beginings. nothing like starting on a clean truck. I agree with the 3 and 5 inch drop. springs are cheap and easily changed. sway bar is a must, and again quite cheap. one thing Ive learned is take small bites at a time, and try and keep your truck mobile as long as you can. if your going to be short on time, this maybe the best way. many of us on here have kids, so time is not on our side either.lol enjoy! and dont be a fraid to question the hell out of us! have fun!! welcome a board!

10-01-2011, 06:45 PM	#9
Reendog89 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 6	Re: First post and first solo build Hello Everyone, I am back from deployment and getting ready to work on my truck again. I started a new thread for it. I had thought I lost this one. The new thread has listed what I am going to be starting here in the next few days/weeks. I would appreciate your input to the questions listed in the following link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=487021 Thanks for looking and for your help! Glad to be back.



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