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Pop's C-10 · 01-21-2013, 01:43 AM

love that paint color

**AMERICAN PICK-UP** · 01-21-2013, 06:39 PM

AWESOME pics I like it.

72cheyenneman · 01-27-2013, 10:17 AM

Got some more pics today from Joel of Custom Paint and Body in Oakland, Tennessee. The front cap will be going on soon...can't wait!
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72cheyenneman · 01-27-2013, 10:18 AM

More pics
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Mayo · 01-27-2013, 12:27 PM

man that paint is beautiful

litew8 · 01-27-2013, 02:31 PM

It's like back to the future, seeing my truck (colors) getting painted.

Looks awesome!

Zoomin · 02-11-2013, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 72cheyenneman

Thanks to all who've looked through this thread and replied. It's been a VERY slow build, lots of roadblocks, project from he!!, but it's getting done the way I wanted--everything stock. Just as though it was sitting on the showroom floor in '72. And yes, Joel has an eye for detail and amazing talent. I knew this from the start since he did the restoration on my Camaro. If everything goes as planned, we'll show the truck at the Super Chevy Show in Memphis in April. It's no big block or short wheel base bed, and doesn't have all the fancy wheels or chrome, but it's what my Grandmother bought new in '72, and left to me, that counts. Even after all the problems, I'm glad I decided to restore it. Thanks guys, Casey

And that makes it a very unusual restoration, and a very compelling reason to go that route. Very nice job, Casey.

1972SUPERSB · 02-11-2013, 11:42 PM

Beautiful truck! Beautiful paint! I will be watching this one for sure!
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Lee H · 03-04-2013, 11:09 AM

Spectacular!!!
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litew8 · 06-14-2013, 09:17 PM

Any updates/pics?

RCbowtie69 · 06-15-2013, 09:58 PM

Sweet!!!!!!! the truck is looking great.Keep on truckin''

72cheyenneman · 06-16-2013, 06:08 PM

Thanks, guys. This truck has really tested my patience, but it looks like the end is very near. The front cap goes on this week and I'll get some pictures as soon as it's on.

I just wonder how this would stand up in the truck of the month if we decided to enter it? Can one of the moderators instruct me how to enter?

Even with all the headaches, I'm so glad I decided to restore this truck. I know my Grandmother in heaven is watching (and maybe wondering, "Why in the heck did he do all that to that old truck

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72cheyenneman · 07-01-2013, 10:26 PM

Here's the latest pictures of the restoration. Not bad for an old farm truck! The project has surely lightened my pockets up

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litew8 · 07-01-2013, 10:29 PM

nice

**72 tigger** · 07-02-2013, 05:10 PM

Very nice! Love the colors- keep the pics coming (the only thing about this project that's free!)

72cheyenneman · 07-04-2013, 07:06 PM

A few more pics from today....
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72cheyenneman · 07-14-2013, 04:28 PM

Now I'm really getting excited--maybe my truck will be back home in about 2 weeks. Keeping my fingers crossed. Here's the latest pic with the bumper on it:

RCbowtie69 · 07-14-2013, 08:59 PM

Nice!!!!Keep on Truckin''

72cheyenneman · 10-03-2013, 07:26 AM

Here's the latest pics...just about there!
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1972SUPERSB · 10-03-2013, 08:19 AM

Wow that looks awesome! Keep the pics coming!
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Lee H · 10-03-2013, 09:44 AM

Holy moly!!!! That's nice.
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72cheyenneman · 10-04-2013, 07:31 AM

Thanks, Jeff and Lee. This truck is so "original" I even had the A/C system rebuilt with R12 refrigerant, by Classic Auto Air in Tampa, FL. Those 14 oz. cans of R12 are getting very hard to find...and expensive. I could have went with R134, but like I said, I wanted an original all the way with this restoration.

1972SUPERSB · 10-04-2013, 02:20 PM

Is that an original steering wheel or aftermarket? I need to get one for mine too.

YBNORML · 10-04-2013, 02:47 PM

This truck is turning out awesome! I actually love the fact that it's a LWB, the color combo and the trim just looks perfect as a LWB. I bet you can't wait to start driving it.

72cheyenneman · 10-04-2013, 08:35 PM

Jeff - That's an aftermarket steering wheel. I still have the original, but, not to my liking. I'd love to find an original in mint condition (wouldn't we all?)

I plan not to drive this truck at all except for local shows only. Too much money at stake!

01-21-2013, 01:43 AM	#126
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton love that paint color __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

01-21-2013, 06:39 PM	#127
AMERICAN PICK-UP Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: paragould,arkansas Posts: 856	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton AWESOME pics I like it.

01-27-2013, 10:17 AM	#128
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Got some more pics today from Joel of Custom Paint and Body in Oakland, Tennessee. The front cap will be going on soon...can't wait! . . .

01-27-2013, 10:18 AM	#129
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton More pics . . .

01-27-2013, 12:27 PM	#130
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton man that paint is beautiful __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

01-27-2013, 02:31 PM	#131
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton It's like back to the future, seeing my truck (colors) getting painted. Looks awesome! __________________ project: "my happy mess"

02-11-2013, 11:42 PM	#133
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Beautiful truck! Beautiful paint! I will be watching this one for sure! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior

03-04-2013, 11:09 AM	#134
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,139	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Spectacular!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

06-14-2013, 09:17 PM	#135
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Any updates/pics? __________________ project: "my happy mess"

06-15-2013, 09:58 PM	#136
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Sweet!!!!!!! the truck is looking great.Keep on truckin'' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

06-16-2013, 06:08 PM	#137
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Thanks, guys. This truck has really tested my patience, but it looks like the end is very near. The front cap goes on this week and I'll get some pictures as soon as it's on. I just wonder how this would stand up in the truck of the month if we decided to enter it? Can one of the moderators instruct me how to enter? Even with all the headaches, I'm so glad I decided to restore this truck. I know my Grandmother in heaven is watching (and maybe wondering, "Why in the heck did he do all that to that old truck )

07-01-2013, 10:26 PM	#138
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Here's the latest pictures of the restoration. Not bad for an old farm truck! The project has surely lightened my pockets up . .

07-01-2013, 10:29 PM	#139
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton nice __________________ project: "my happy mess"

07-02-2013, 05:10 PM	#140
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,217	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Very nice! Love the colors- keep the pics coming (the only thing about this project that's free!)

07-04-2013, 07:06 PM	#141
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton A few more pics from today.... .



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07-14-2013, 04:28 PM	#142
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Now I'm really getting excited--maybe my truck will be back home in about 2 weeks. Keeping my fingers crossed. Here's the latest pic with the bumper on it:

07-14-2013, 08:59 PM	#143
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Nice!!!!Keep on Truckin'' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

10-03-2013, 07:26 AM	#144
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Here's the latest pics...just about there! . .

10-03-2013, 08:19 AM	#145
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Wow that looks awesome! Keep the pics coming! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior

10-03-2013, 09:44 AM	#146
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,139	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Holy moly!!!! That's nice. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

10-04-2013, 07:31 AM	#147
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Thanks, Jeff and Lee. This truck is so "original" I even had the A/C system rebuilt with R12 refrigerant, by Classic Auto Air in Tampa, FL. Those 14 oz. cans of R12 are getting very hard to find...and expensive. I could have went with R134, but like I said, I wanted an original all the way with this restoration.

10-04-2013, 02:20 PM	#148
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Is that an original steering wheel or aftermarket? I need to get one for mine too. __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior

10-04-2013, 02:47 PM	#149
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton This truck is turning out awesome! I actually love the fact that it's a LWB, the color combo and the trim just looks perfect as a LWB. I bet you can't wait to start driving it. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

10-04-2013, 08:35 PM	#150
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Jeff - That's an aftermarket steering wheel. I still have the original, but, not to my liking. I'd love to find an original in mint condition (wouldn't we all?) I plan not to drive this truck at all except for local shows only. Too much money at stake!

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