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**ChiefRocka** · 03-21-2019, 11:31 AM

This Nice lady came by my shop looking for 'help' selling here late husbands truck.

Another shop in town took so long to restore it, he fell very I'll and was not strong enough to actually drive it.

His kids managed to give him a few rides, but that was the extent of it. He has passed away

Its a very nice 72 GMC 4x4...383, Auto

One owner since 75

She insists on giving me a percentage, but I declined.

"Maam, I will help you sell it, but on the condition that I am here to help, and do not want anything in return"

She is afraid of CL, and does not want any 'tire kickers' at her home...so interest can be met at my shop, located in Hollister, California.

I figured I would post a few pics here...but soon will post in For Sale section.

I took about 80 pics total of truck top to bottom...here are a few:

**ChiefRocka** · 03-21-2019, 11:35 AM

A few more:

morepwr · 03-21-2019, 12:00 PM

Good on you for helping her sell that truck. I don't blame her for avoiding the tire kickers and people who will try and get it for nothing. Looks nice in the pics! Did the shop that restored it look like they did a nice job on it?

teeitup · 03-21-2019, 12:21 PM

Looks sweat!! I have a buddy looking for one that's been fixed up

**Stocker** · 03-21-2019, 01:15 PM

Someone is gonna get a really nice truck. Kudos to you for helping her, not many folks would do that. Did she just get lucky finding your shop, or....?

Jmann8686 · 03-21-2019, 01:19 PM

Beautiful truck. Someone is going to luck out with that truck. very clean looking rig.

***Liz*** · 03-21-2019, 01:23 PM

Thank you for helping her chiefy. I have no doubt it will have a new home quickly.

Astro-Balls · 03-21-2019, 01:41 PM

Very good of you to help her out.
when it goes on the market let me know, I am just north of you.

sick472 · 03-21-2019, 02:15 PM

I do not like yellow vehicles, but it's amazing what 72, GMC, and 4x4 can do to change my opinions...I love it!

Congrats on being a good human, Chief! Good luck on the sale.

cornerstone · 03-21-2019, 02:21 PM

What a great truck... Ya gotta help out any wife of a veteran.

God bless your efforts and lets hope she gets top dollar!

I don't think I have ever seen an armrest like the one pictured on the drivers door, is that a GMC thing or maybe an upgraded trim level?

Bones72Super · 03-21-2019, 02:24 PM

That's very good of you to help a widow in need of assistance. Are you certain it's a 72, the door panels are not correct for 72 and it does not have the screw below the wing window on the interior. It's a beautiful truck I'm not trying to nit pick just an observation

Killer Bee · 03-21-2019, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bones72Super

That's very good of you to help a widow in need of assistance. Are you certain it's a 72, the door panels are not correct for 72 and it does not have the screw below the wing window on the interior. It's a beautiful truck I'm not trying to nit pick just an observation

rear view mirror is pre-72 as well.. have you coded out the VIN?

we can help, just leave off the last six serial digits if prefer privacy..

great looking truck and nice gesture! I've done this several times for widows with old guns..

the looks on their faces when you hand them 5x the $$ they were expecting

Sloonz · 03-21-2019, 03:54 PM

Glad you're helping her out. Beautiful truck.

Coley · 03-21-2019, 04:07 PM

Very nice truck and very commendable for you to be helping her.

That said, maybe do a quick recheck to see if that's a '71....based on the door panel/door arrangement as well as the other ol' give away...the rear view mirror being mounted above the window instead of to it.

It might have had a new cab?....or?

Regardless, very nice truck...

All good
Coley

cypressbog · 03-21-2019, 04:29 PM

Incredible looking truck. Please post a picture of the SPID, I'd love to see if all the options are factory.

53 292 · 03-21-2019, 08:04 PM

Sweet truck for sure, I'm just down the road in Salinas so I'll try to spread the word too.

**Sheepdip** · 03-21-2019, 09:46 PM

Way back many moons ago when my 72 Super SWB 4X4 would spend a lot of time in the hot sun and on rough roads the mirror would fall off the windshield, so I went to the wrecking yard and found a mirror with correct color cover that mounted above and installed it.
You would not believe how many people told me my truck was not a 72 because the mirror was in the wrong place.
So many of these parts interchange that sometimes it's just what the guy likes.

**Boog** · 03-21-2019, 10:00 PM

The guy had good taste. I don't even care if the options match the spid.

**Sheepdip** · 03-22-2019, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

The guy had good taste. I don't even care if the options match the spid.

I'll second that!

**ChiefRocka** · 03-22-2019, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by morepwr

Good on you for helping her sell that truck. I don't blame her for avoiding the tire kickers and people who will try and get it for nothing. Looks nice in the pics! Did the shop that restored it look like they did a nice job on it?

It appears to be done well.

Floor patches were done really.nice, and butted up to existing sheetmetal really tight.

Beautiful paint.

Shop took forever, but other than that, job done well.

**ChiefRocka** · 03-22-2019, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by teeitup

Looks sweat!! I have a buddy looking for one that's been fixed up

Cool...here's one

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Someone is gonna get a really nice truck. Kudos to you for helping her, not many folks would do that. Did she just get lucky finding your shop, or....?

She has been by before asking questions about the work.

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Originally Posted by Jmann8686

Beautiful truck. Someone is going to luck out with that truck. very clean looking rig.

Yes.it is

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Originally Posted by Liz

Thank you for helping her chiefy. I have no doubt it will have a new home quickly.

You know how we do it

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Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

Very good of you to help her out.
when it goes on the market let me know, I am just north of you.

Its available now...

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Originally Posted by sick472

I do not like yellow vehicles, but it's amazing what 72, GMC, and 4x4 can do to change my opinions...I love it!

Congrats on being a good human, Chief! Good luck on the sale.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

What a great truck... Ya gotta help out any wife of a veteran.

God bless your efforts and lets hope she gets top dollar!

I don't think I have ever seen an armrest like the one pictured on the drivers door, is that a GMC thing or maybe an upgraded trim level?

Not sure, Im just one of those weird 60-66 guys

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Originally Posted by Bones72Super

That's very good of you to help a widow in need of assistance. Are you certain it's a 72, the door panels are not correct for 72 and it does not have the screw below the wing window on the interior. It's a beautiful truck I'm not trying to nit pick just an observation

No problem,.thanks

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Originally Posted by Killer Bee

rear view mirror is pre-72 as well.. have you coded out the VIN?

we can help, just leave off the last six serial digits if prefer privacy..

great looking truck and nice gesture! I've done this several times for widows with old guns..

the looks on their faces when you hand them 5x the $$ they were expecting

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Originally Posted by Sloonz

Glad you're helping her out. Beautiful truck.

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Originally Posted by Coley

Very nice truck and very commendable for you to be helping her.

That said, maybe do a quick recheck to see if that's a '71....based on the door panel/door arrangement as well as the other ol' give away...the rear view mirror being mounted above the window instead of to it.

It might have had a new cab?....or?

Regardless, very nice truck...

All good
Coley

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Originally Posted by cypressbog

Incredible looking truck. Please post a picture of the SPID, I'd love to see if all the options are factory.

Ill check it out....

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Originally Posted by 53 292

Sweet truck for sure, I'm just down the road in Salinas so I'll try to spread the word too.

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Originally Posted by Sheepdip

Way back many moons ago when my 72 Super SWB 4X4 would spend a lot of time in the hot sun and on rough roads the mirror would fall off the windshield, so I went to the wrecking yard and found a mirror with correct color cover that mounted above and installed it.
You would not believe how many people told me my truck was not a 72 because the mirror was in the wrong place.
So many of these parts interchange that sometimes it's just what the guy likes.

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Originally Posted by Boog

The guy had good taste. I don't even care if the options match the spid.

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Originally Posted by Sheepdip

I'll second that!

If anyone is seriously interested, PM me .... or call the number in my.sig

yuccales · 03-22-2019, 07:47 AM

Thank you for helping her sell that beautiful rig.

**Advanced Design** · 03-22-2019, 07:55 AM

Nice job Chief! Kudo’s!

I like FB marketplace and groups for selling. Sold a 78 ElCamino in 7 hours from listing to cash in hand a few weeks ago.

**ChiefRocka** · 03-24-2019, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Nice job Chief! Kudo’s!

I like FB marketplace and groups for selling. Sold a 78 ElCamino in 7 hours from listing to cash in hand a few weeks ago.

I definitely use FB for selling...but I need to stay clear of all the tire kickers, and need to keep this one very professional, for the widows sake.

So, I turned here first

**kwmech** · 03-24-2019, 08:55 PM

23 additional posts without wondering the asking price and additional specs on the truck?

Spill the info...

03-21-2019, 11:31 AM	#1
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Nice Lady with Nice truck came by.. This Nice lady came by my shop looking for 'help' selling here late husbands truck. Another shop in town took so long to restore it, he fell very I'll and was not strong enough to actually drive it. His kids managed to give him a few rides, but that was the extent of it. He has passed away Its a very nice 72 GMC 4x4...383, Auto One owner since 75 She insists on giving me a percentage, but I declined. "Maam, I will help you sell it, but on the condition that I am here to help, and do not want anything in return" She is afraid of CL, and does not want any 'tire kickers' at her home...so interest can be met at my shop, located in Hollister, California. I figured I would post a few pics here...but soon will post in For Sale section. I took about 80 pics total of truck top to bottom...here are a few: Attached Images __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

03-21-2019, 11:35 AM	#2
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Nice Lady with Nice truck came by.. A few more: Attached Images __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

03-21-2019, 12:00 PM	#3
morepwr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 206	Re: Nice Lady with Nice truck came by.. Good on you for helping her sell that truck. I don't blame her for avoiding the tire kickers and people who will try and get it for nothing. Looks nice in the pics! Did the shop that restored it look like they did a nice job on it? __________________

03-21-2019, 12:21 PM	#4
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: Nice Lady with Nice truck came by.. Looks sweat!! I have a buddy looking for one that's been fixed up __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

03-21-2019, 01:15 PM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,497	Re: Nice Lady with Nice truck came by.. Someone is gonna get a really nice truck. Kudos to you for helping her, not many folks would do that. Did she just get lucky finding your shop, or....? __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

03-21-2019, 01:19 PM	#6
Jmann8686 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Selah, Washington Posts: 7	Re: Nice Lady with Nice truck came by.. Beautiful truck. Someone is going to luck out with that truck. very clean looking rig.

03-21-2019, 01:23 PM	#7
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,727	Re: Nice Lady with Nice truck came by.. Thank you for helping her chiefy. I have no doubt it will have a new home quickly.

03-21-2019, 01:41 PM	#8
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: Nice Lady with Nice truck came by.. Very good of you to help her out. when it goes on the market let me know, I am just north of you.

03-21-2019, 02:15 PM	#9
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,130	Re: Nice Lady with Nice truck came by.. I do not like yellow vehicles, but it's amazing what 72, GMC, and 4x4 can do to change my opinions...I love it! Congrats on being a good human, Chief! Good luck on the sale. __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

03-21-2019, 02:21 PM	#10
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Nice Lady with Nice truck came by.. What a great truck... Ya gotta help out any wife of a veteran. God bless your efforts and lets hope she gets top dollar! I don't think I have ever seen an armrest like the one pictured on the drivers door, is that a GMC thing or maybe an upgraded trim level? __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

03-21-2019, 02:24 PM	#11
Bones72Super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 769	Re: Nice Lady with Nice truck came by.. That's very good of you to help a widow in need of assistance. Are you certain it's a 72, the door panels are not correct for 72 and it does not have the screw below the wing window on the interior. It's a beautiful truck I'm not trying to nit pick just an observation __________________ WTB 71-72 Original paint Medium Red hood WTB 1972 Very nice original Parchment seat belt set

03-21-2019, 03:54 PM	#13
Sloonz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: phoenix Posts: 50	Re: Nice Lady with Nice truck came by.. Glad you're helping her out. Beautiful truck.

03-21-2019, 04:07 PM	#14
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Nice Lady with Nice truck came by.. Very nice truck and very commendable for you to be helping her. That said, maybe do a quick recheck to see if that's a '71....based on the door panel/door arrangement as well as the other ol' give away...the rear view mirror being mounted above the window instead of to it. It might have had a new cab?....or? Regardless, very nice truck... All good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

03-21-2019, 04:29 PM	#15
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Nice Lady with Nice truck came by.. Incredible looking truck. Please post a picture of the SPID, I'd love to see if all the options are factory.

03-21-2019, 08:04 PM	#16
53 292 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Salinas Ca Posts: 104	Re: Nice Lady with Nice truck came by.. Sweet truck for sure, I'm just down the road in Salinas so I'll try to spread the word too.



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03-21-2019, 09:46 PM	#17
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,376	Re: Nice Lady with Nice truck came by.. Way back many moons ago when my 72 Super SWB 4X4 would spend a lot of time in the hot sun and on rough roads the mirror would fall off the windshield, so I went to the wrecking yard and found a mirror with correct color cover that mounted above and installed it. You would not believe how many people told me my truck was not a 72 because the mirror was in the wrong place. So many of these parts interchange that sometimes it's just what the guy likes.

03-21-2019, 10:00 PM	#18
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: Nice Lady with Nice truck came by.. The guy had good taste. I don't even care if the options match the spid. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-22-2019, 07:47 AM	#22
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,588	Re: Nice Lady with Nice truck came by.. Thank you for helping her sell that beautiful rig.

03-22-2019, 07:55 AM	#23
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: Nice Lady with Nice truck came by.. Nice job Chief! Kudo’s! I like FB marketplace and groups for selling. Sold a 78 ElCamino in 7 hours from listing to cash in hand a few weeks ago. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

03-24-2019, 08:55 PM	#25
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,389	Re: Nice Lady with Nice truck came by.. 23 additional posts without wondering the asking price and additional specs on the truck? Spill the info...

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