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cypress TX 72 · 11-01-2007, 06:04 PM

Just finished all the trim and took it out of the shop to clean all the dust off...
first time in the sun - completely assembled...
I think she liked it.

What'cha think?

Jerry Jones · 11-01-2007, 06:15 PM

I likey, the sun is its friend!

dan42 · 11-01-2007, 06:17 PM

Sweet - Very Nice Truck!!!

Stoney · 11-01-2007, 06:28 PM

Looks like it rolled of the assembly line
Ground Up Restore?

cypress TX 72 · 11-01-2007, 07:13 PM

yes - extreme ground up - every single bolt, screw, clamp, hose, rubber, plastic, and glass...
Just finishing up the seat brackets now - should be on the road in a couple of weeks - cannot wait
4 year project
I'll list the goodies when i get home tonight

aventur1 · 11-01-2007, 09:50 PM

Very nice. Wow every nut and screw, good for you!!

Kid · 11-01-2007, 10:03 PM

great looking truck cypress, taking your hard work out for the first cruise is quite the feeling, enjoy!

westbrookw · 11-01-2007, 10:12 PM

Feels good doesn't it? I remember that day. I only had half of it done. Had to take pics very carefully.

Sir Fisher · 11-02-2007, 12:03 AM

i'm jealous!! i just can't wait til i get to that stage you're at!! very nice!!

**N2TRUX** · 11-02-2007, 01:07 AM

Looks awesome neighbor...

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-02-2007, 01:10 AM

Looks awesome!

earl87gta · 11-02-2007, 02:04 AM

Looks good I hope I get to have that feeling some day.

**special-K** · 11-02-2007, 05:54 AM

Looks nice and fresh.Next will be first rain drop,first bug,first...

68C15 · 11-02-2007, 06:29 AM

those striped tomato 72's have always struck a chord with me. I like it very much.

**bigdon-70blazer** · 11-02-2007, 09:19 AM

I am looking for complete new bolt kits for say the front sheet metal instaed of using the old stock rusty ones. Where did you get yours and how did that work out? BTW sweeeeeet truck!

**Yukon Jack** · 11-02-2007, 03:42 PM

Great looking truck!

Old Chevy Mech · 11-02-2007, 03:52 PM

That is one sharp dawg! I'e got one of those stock cig lighters in my 70 K-5. They are hard to find. The whole thing looks super!

Frank

Thealien · 11-02-2007, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdon-70blazer

I am looking for complete new bolt kits for say the front sheet metal instaed of using the old stock rusty ones. Where did you get yours and how did that work out? BTW sweeeeeet truck!

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**BIG ORANGE** · 11-02-2007, 04:42 PM

You have done yourself proud, that is a very nice lookin job, attention to detail. I like it, my dad had a truck like that when I was 14yr old. That is what I learned how to drive and a few other things I want mention.lol

Yeller68 · 11-02-2007, 05:25 PM

Very nice. Good job!

Premium72 · 11-02-2007, 05:31 PM

soooooooooo perdy.. great work man.

weasel29gm · 11-02-2007, 06:09 PM

I'll join the rest, GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!

watahyahknow · 11-02-2007, 06:32 PM

truck looking like new , i realy like it

va_tlc · 11-02-2007, 08:22 PM

veryyyy nice job you did, i know youll be proud as a pee-cock driving round town now..

11-01-2007, 06:04 PM	#1
cypress TX 72 Saving one 72 at a time!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 261	First time in the Sun light! Just finished all the trim and took it out of the shop to clean all the dust off... first time in the sun - completely assembled... I think she liked it. What'cha think? Attached Images __________________ Born American - Living American - Will Die American Love it or leave it ! !

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11-01-2007, 07:13 PM	#5
cypress TX 72 Saving one 72 at a time!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 261	Re: First time in the Sun light! yes - extreme ground up - every single bolt, screw, clamp, hose, rubber, plastic, and glass... Just finishing up the seat brackets now - should be on the road in a couple of weeks - cannot wait 4 year project I'll list the goodies when i get home tonight __________________ Born American - Living American - Will Die American Love it or leave it ! !

11-01-2007, 09:50 PM	#6
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11-02-2007, 12:03 AM	#9
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11-02-2007, 09:19 AM	#15
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,501	Re: First time in the Sun light! I am looking for complete new bolt kits for say the front sheet metal instaed of using the old stock rusty ones. Where did you get yours and how did that work out? BTW sweeeeeet truck!



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11-02-2007, 03:42 PM	#16
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: First time in the Sun light! Great looking truck! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

11-02-2007, 03:52 PM	#17
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: First time in the Sun light! That is one sharp dawg! I'e got one of those stock cig lighters in my 70 K-5. They are hard to find. The whole thing looks super! Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"

11-02-2007, 04:42 PM	#19
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,747	Re: First time in the Sun light! You have done yourself proud, that is a very nice lookin job, attention to detail. I like it, my dad had a truck like that when I was 14yr old. That is what I learned how to drive and a few other things I want mention.lol __________________ Things happen for a reason!

11-02-2007, 05:25 PM	#20
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