This is NOT a 72 Chevy - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 08-19-2022, 07:06 PM

I was at the mini mart across the street ... I went up to the driver and said; "Nice - 65?" The driver (19 0r 20 yrs old) "nope - I thinks its a 72. Its my friends truck"

My chuckle for the day.

PS: Wasn't sure where to put this but it mentions a 72

cj847 · 08-19-2022, 07:21 PM

Looks like a '63 to me. (grill and knee knocker cab).

**Stocker** · 08-19-2022, 07:27 PM

Pretty sure mine's a '72. That one looks a bit different than mine....

**70cst** · 08-19-2022, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cj847

Looks like a '63 to me. (grill and knee knocker cab).

I really don’t know the differences in those years but it’s not a 72 lol

**Sheepdip** · 08-19-2022, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cj847

Looks like a '63 to me. (grill and knee knocker cab).

Edjumacate me.....whats a "Knee Knocker Cab"?

**dagnabbitt** · 08-19-2022, 08:33 PM

My own personal gas station story from this week was when I was filling up my GMC. Guy says, hey, nice truck, its a 72, right?

I was genuinely surprised that he was correct, this guy must really know his trucks, I think to myself, maybe he's on the 67-72 forum too!

No doubt, I mused, he recognized the one year only door panels (drivers door was open) or the rear view mirror!

I say yes it is, how did you know?

He smiled knowingly and says "'cause it has DUAL headlights, of course: that's how you know it is a 72!"

Uhh, yeah, you nailed it buddy. I just smiled and told him to have a great day.

jumpsoffrock · 08-19-2022, 08:35 PM

Shoulda asked him if it had the numbers matching Coss Fire injection or the turbofire 383, or maybe the V6. Cuz those models didn't have power windows and are faster.

**JQ-72** · 08-19-2022, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheepdip

Edjumacate me.....whats a "Knee Knocker Cab"?

While sliding in or out, you can "knock your knees" on the lower A-pillar that wraps around the to area where you enter or exit.

**Sheepdip** · 08-19-2022, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JQ-72

While sliding in or out, you can "knock your knees" on the lower A-pillar that wraps around the to area where you enter or exit.

Thanks....Now that you pointed it out, I know exactly what you are referring to.

Had never heard that term before.

**truckster** · 08-19-2022, 11:47 PM

60-63 have the cutout in the door for the windshield/A pillar. 64-66 don't.

**3757chevy** · 08-20-2022, 01:06 AM

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**FleetsidePaul** · 08-20-2022, 01:43 AM

If my friend was so dumb that he thought it was a 72 I would never loan it to him. He obviously doesn't appreciate it.

**Richard** · 08-20-2022, 02:13 AM

Maybe he was just stating his IQ?
70 to 84: Borderline mental disability.

**Ironangel** · 08-20-2022, 06:17 AM

He must have meant 62?

tutone · 08-20-2022, 07:17 AM

You know, in his defense, Chevy was guilty of carrying body styles over with very minor detail changes. Of course a decade off is unacceptable. I will admit, I have trouble with the 69-70 and have to lots of times do a double take on the 71-72. At least he knew it was a chevy.

**70cst** · 08-20-2022, 07:32 AM

He seemed like a good kid ... he just wasn't into old trucks - but agree if I was driving that Chevy I would want to know the year.

leftybass209 · 08-21-2022, 10:29 AM

My brothers were once pulled over in a 65 C10, and the cop proceeded to tell my brother, he knows its a 76.

It was in California and the smog cutoff is 75. Had to wait for his superior to drive out and clear up the matter.

To preceed this; one of them was making doughnut jokes loudly and obnoxiously while at a stoplight next to the cop.

Moral of the story: Sometimes people DO know the year of the vehicle, and just like to mess with others.

CG · 08-21-2022, 04:30 PM

Probably just needed a truck for some sort of task. No reason to care what year it was, especially if he wasn't an old car or truck guy.

Ive been on this board forever and I still don't know the difference between a 69 and a 70. I had a 69 once but only for parts and the grill was smooshed anyway. My panel is a 69 but had no nose on it when I bought it. 68 nose now.

body bolt · 08-22-2022, 01:09 AM

Of course it isn't. The rear view mirror isn't glued to the windshield.

**FleetsidePaul** · 08-22-2022, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

Probably just needed a truck for some sort of task. No reason to care what year it was, especially if he wasn't an old car or truck guy.

Ive been on this board forever and I still don't know the difference between a 69 and a 70. I had a 69 once but only for parts and the grill was smooshed anyway. My panel is a 69 but had no nose on it when I bought it. 68 nose now.

I can't tell the difference between a 69 or a 70 either.

I have to look at the rear view mirror on a 71 or a 72 if I see one passing by.

And I retract my statement about loaning it to him He probably is a good kid that just needed a truck. I would have loaned him my truck if that was the case. Not everybody knows theses trucks.

**3757chevy** · 08-22-2022, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by body bolt

Of course it isn't. The rear view mirror isn't glued to the windshield.

**sloGMC** · 08-22-2022, 02:33 AM

Last week I had a coworker ask me if I liked the '63 GTO. I said "no, I'm pretty sure '64 was the first year".

geunther · 08-22-2022, 01:55 PM

A buddy and I once saw a guy washing his 55 chevy. My buddy tells me that it was a nice 57. I say, no its a 55. We argue until I get so frustrated that I drive over and ask the guy washing to tell my buddy what year his car is. He correctly says 1955, my buddy replies with no, its not, its a 57. Im like dude, its his car.

fun in dirt · 08-22-2022, 05:00 PM

Well bless his heart!

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-22-2022, 08:16 PM

He's just a kid. Last year I attended a car show for a change. An all-knowing Chevy guy had a "restored 72 Super". He was adamant the 71 mirror was on the windshield and the 72 mirror was on the headboard.

I don't know the difference 69-70 either. The inner grille is different, but can't speak to why.

08-19-2022, 07:06 PM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	This is NOT a 72 Chevy I was at the mini mart across the street ... I went up to the driver and said; "Nice - 65?" The driver (19 0r 20 yrs old) "nope - I thinks its a 72. Its my friends truck" My chuckle for the day. PS: Wasn't sure where to put this but it mentions a 72 Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-19-2022, 07:21 PM	#2
cj847 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ft Smith, AR Posts: 543	Re: This is NOT a 72 Chevy Looks like a '63 to me. (grill and knee knocker cab).

08-19-2022, 07:27 PM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,497	Re: This is NOT a 72 Chevy Pretty sure mine's a '72. That one looks a bit different than mine.... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

08-19-2022, 08:33 PM	#6
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,302	Re: This is NOT a 72 Chevy My own personal gas station story from this week was when I was filling up my GMC. Guy says, hey, nice truck, its a 72, right? I was genuinely surprised that he was correct, this guy must really know his trucks, I think to myself, maybe he's on the 67-72 forum too! No doubt, I mused, he recognized the one year only door panels (drivers door was open) or the rear view mirror! I say yes it is, how did you know? He smiled knowingly and says "'cause it has DUAL headlights, of course: that's how you know it is a 72!" Uhh, yeah, you nailed it buddy. I just smiled and told him to have a great day. __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

08-19-2022, 08:35 PM	#7
jumpsoffrock Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 921	Re: This is NOT a 72 Chevy Shoulda asked him if it had the numbers matching Coss Fire injection or the turbofire 383, or maybe the V6. Cuz those models didn't have power windows and are faster.

08-19-2022, 11:47 PM	#10
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,798	Re: This is NOT a 72 Chevy 60-63 have the cutout in the door for the windshield/A pillar. 64-66 don't. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

08-20-2022, 01:06 AM	#11
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08-20-2022, 01:43 AM	#12
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: This is NOT a 72 Chevy If my friend was so dumb that he thought it was a 72 I would never loan it to him. He obviously doesn't appreciate it. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

08-20-2022, 02:13 AM	#13
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08-20-2022, 06:17 AM	#14
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08-20-2022, 07:17 AM	#15
tutone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: hickory, ky Posts: 1,252	Re: This is NOT a 72 Chevy You know, in his defense, Chevy was guilty of carrying body styles over with very minor detail changes. Of course a decade off is unacceptable. I will admit, I have trouble with the 69-70 and have to lots of times do a double take on the 71-72. At least he knew it was a chevy. __________________ :My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=807535 1971 c10 swb/1972 K10 swb/1968 Camaro 350/4spd 1955 210 2 dr sedan/1998 RCSB Z71

08-20-2022, 07:32 AM	#16
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: This is NOT a 72 Chevy He seemed like a good kid ... he just wasn't into old trucks - but agree if I was driving that Chevy I would want to know the year. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-21-2022, 10:29 AM	#17
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,186	Re: This is NOT a 72 Chevy My brothers were once pulled over in a 65 C10, and the cop proceeded to tell my brother, he knows its a 76. It was in California and the smog cutoff is 75. Had to wait for his superior to drive out and clear up the matter. To preceed this; one of them was making doughnut jokes loudly and obnoxiously while at a stoplight next to the cop. Moral of the story: Sometimes people DO know the year of the vehicle, and just like to mess with others.

08-21-2022, 04:30 PM	#18
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,782	Re: This is NOT a 72 Chevy Probably just needed a truck for some sort of task. No reason to care what year it was, especially if he wasn't an old car or truck guy. Ive been on this board forever and I still don't know the difference between a 69 and a 70. I had a 69 once but only for parts and the grill was smooshed anyway. My panel is a 69 but had no nose on it when I bought it. 68 nose now. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

08-22-2022, 01:09 AM	#19
body bolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 475	Re: This is NOT a 72 Chevy Of course it isn't. The rear view mirror isn't glued to the windshield.



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08-22-2022, 02:33 AM	#22
sloGMC Active Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 116	Re: This is NOT a 72 Chevy Last week I had a coworker ask me if I liked the '63 GTO. I said "no, I'm pretty sure '64 was the first year". __________________ 1971 Pontiac Firebird 1971 GMC C2500

08-22-2022, 01:55 PM	#23
geunther Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 742	Re: This is NOT a 72 Chevy A buddy and I once saw a guy washing his 55 chevy. My buddy tells me that it was a nice 57. I say, no its a 55. We argue until I get so frustrated that I drive over and ask the guy washing to tell my buddy what year his car is. He correctly says 1955, my buddy replies with no, its not, its a 57. Im like dude, its his car. __________________ The lid is stuck on my jar of anti seize

08-22-2022, 05:00 PM	#24
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08-22-2022, 08:16 PM	#25
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