Hello from IN 1972 C-10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

blandis · 02-25-2022, 05:34 PM

Have been visiting here often over the last several months trying to read and learn.

Just joined to start planning for some work on a 72 C10 non air truck for my son. Will eventually be a daily semi-daily driver for him when he moves to Austin.

I live in Dallas, my son lives in NYC and my dad in Indiana. Will be a Grandfather, Dad (me) and Grandson (my son) project. Truck is in IN with my dad and my son and I will fly in for long weekends and vacation time (I get quite a bit) to help with the build.

Only pictures I have on hand. Thank you all in advance for sharing your knowledge and "lessons learned" with those of us digging into a project like this.

Brad
Dallas, TX

Thealien · 02-25-2022, 05:37 PM

Welcome to the site and it looks like you’ve got a nice shop to work in.

**cwcarpenter98** · 02-25-2022, 07:08 PM

Welcome! Your family has great taste in vehicles

**The Rocknrod** · 02-25-2022, 07:22 PM

Nice truck, welcome to the forum.

**TKCR** · 02-25-2022, 07:25 PM

Welcome! I’m just next door In OHIO

Bubfn · 02-25-2022, 09:16 PM

That is a sweet truck! What year Camaro and Corvette?

blandis · 02-26-2022, 11:20 AM

Thank you all. Dads work shop give us tons of room, lift and wood heat for winter. He has most of the stuff we will need. Torches, welder, tools, parts washer, etc. Going to buy him a sandblaster here in the next few months for us to have on hand.

Should be a fun/interesting project as we dive in, so much to learn and good challenges ahead.

79 Z on the lift (383 Stroker/Dart Heads/Balanced). Another car I bought here in TX for him years ago. Same story probably ran back in 2010 or so... with a different motor.
68 Convertible 327/Powerglide
76 Vette

Thanks for the warm welcome. Amazed at how willing groups like you all are to help with a "community" build like this. Will start a thread once we get rolling.

**Rickysnickers** · 02-26-2022, 11:32 AM

Welcome.

**Rich72C10** · 02-26-2022, 11:42 AM

That looks like a fun project. My family (Dad / Dad side of family) is from Indianapolis and before that Hope, In - then they ended up in Garland (more or less Dallas). Though they are rolling over in their graves for me getting a Chevy (my aunt gives me hell all the time).

Anyways, welcome to the forums and hope to run into your son - I am in the Austin area myself now.

Flipped your photos and a crop for you as a Welcome Gift :-)

LT7A · 03-06-2022, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Welcome! Your family has great taste in vehicles

Wow, no doubt. And welcome!

blandis · 03-08-2022, 11:36 PM

Thank you all for the warm welcome. Will post some pictures of our progress. Now the work begins.

LT7A · 03-10-2022, 08:36 AM

You can do a build thread and we'll follow along.

02-25-2022, 05:34 PM	#1
blandis Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Logansport IN Posts: 1	Hello from IN 1972 C-10 Have been visiting here often over the last several months trying to read and learn. Just joined to start planning for some work on a 72 C10 non air truck for my son. Will eventually be a daily semi-daily driver for him when he moves to Austin. I live in Dallas, my son lives in NYC and my dad in Indiana. Will be a Grandfather, Dad (me) and Grandson (my son) project. Truck is in IN with my dad and my son and I will fly in for long weekends and vacation time (I get quite a bit) to help with the build. Only pictures I have on hand. Thank you all in advance for sharing your knowledge and "lessons learned" with those of us digging into a project like this. Brad Dallas, TX Attached Images

02-25-2022, 05:37 PM	#2
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,126	Re: Hello from IN 1972 C-10 Welcome to the site and it looks like you’ve got a nice shop to work in. __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

02-25-2022, 07:08 PM	#3
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,421	Re: Hello from IN 1972 C-10 Welcome! Your family has great taste in vehicles __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

02-25-2022, 07:22 PM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Hello from IN 1972 C-10 Nice truck, welcome to the forum. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-25-2022, 07:25 PM	#5
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,858	Re: Hello from IN 1972 C-10 Welcome! I’m just next door In OHIO __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

02-25-2022, 09:16 PM	#6
Bubfn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: St Cloud, MN Posts: 36	Re: Hello from IN 1972 C-10 That is a sweet truck! What year Camaro and Corvette?

02-26-2022, 11:20 AM	#7
blandis Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Logansport IN Posts: 1	Re: Hello from IN 1972 C-10 Thank you all. Dads work shop give us tons of room, lift and wood heat for winter. He has most of the stuff we will need. Torches, welder, tools, parts washer, etc. Going to buy him a sandblaster here in the next few months for us to have on hand. Should be a fun/interesting project as we dive in, so much to learn and good challenges ahead. 79 Z on the lift (383 Stroker/Dart Heads/Balanced). Another car I bought here in TX for him years ago. Same story probably ran back in 2010 or so... with a different motor. 68 Convertible 327/Powerglide 76 Vette Thanks for the warm welcome. Amazed at how willing groups like you all are to help with a "community" build like this. Will start a thread once we get rolling.

02-26-2022, 11:32 AM	#8
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 2,939	Re: Hello from IN 1972 C-10 Welcome.

02-26-2022, 11:42 AM	#9
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,643	Re: Hello from IN 1972 C-10 That looks like a fun project. My family (Dad / Dad side of family) is from Indianapolis and before that Hope, In - then they ended up in Garland (more or less Dallas). Though they are rolling over in their graves for me getting a Chevy (my aunt gives me hell all the time). Anyways, welcome to the forums and hope to run into your son - I am in the Austin area myself now. Flipped your photos and a crop for you as a Welcome Gift :-) Attached Images __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

03-08-2022, 11:36 PM	#11
blandis Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Logansport IN Posts: 1	Re: Hello from IN 1972 C-10 Thank you all for the warm welcome. Will post some pictures of our progress. Now the work begins.

03-10-2022, 08:36 AM	#12
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,511	Re: Hello from IN 1972 C-10 You can do a build thread and we'll follow along.



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