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08-10-2021, 10:15 AM | #1 | ||
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Re: 1972 Medium Olive SWB Driver Build-“Chester”
Apparently it's been a little while since I've logged in. Truck is still running decent but the engine is starting to get a little tired. I've been continually debating which route to go, and while I'm not 100%, I'm back leaning towards the LS due to the drivability and fun factor.
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I guess I can't make a post without some pics. Again nothing new to the truck other than putting some miles on it. Last year I think I logged about 3000 miles, this year unfortunately its more like 1000. I decided to upgrade my daily F150 to one of my dream trucks. The newness hasn't quite worn off yet. I did take the truck out a couple of times last week which has kind of motivated me to get the ball rolling on winter plans. Went to get dinner and ice cream this past week Cool shot a buddy's wife took on our way back from getting plants for the front of the house. Annual local cruise-in me and my high school buddies go to every year. My other "distraction". Drove over 500 miles roundtrip to Jackson, TN for Ford Takeover. Sorry for all the Fords, but I was fortunate to be in a position to obtain one of my dream vehicles and its pulling our summer hobby.
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Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold |
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08-13-2021, 11:52 AM | #2 |
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Re: 1972 Medium Olive SWB Driver Build-“Chester”
This is a great build, I love this truck, its perfect. I especially like the old paint.
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Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com |
08-16-2021, 10:13 AM | #3 | |
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Re: 1972 Medium Olive SWB Driver Build-“Chester”
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Well work on the truck might begin sooner than expected. Took the truck out Saturday night for a local cruise-in since it was a nice night and came home with no front brakes. While heading down a busy road someone in front of me stopped short causing me to get on the brakes harder than normal. On my factory tach dash (not original to the truck) I noticed the "Tandem Lock" light came on. Thought it was weird but didn't think nothing of it. I kept driving and noticed the brakes were starting to feel a little funny. When we stopped to get ice cream I popped the top off of the master cylinder and noticed one of the reservoirs was empty. I was able to limp the truck home safely but I haven't had a chance to look at it. I'm guessing I blew a brake line or fitting. Hopefully one day this week I'll swap vehicles and get it up on the lift to see what's wrong. I might go ahead and take this opportunity to upgrade the brakes.
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Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold |
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03-19-2024, 12:34 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1972 Medium Olive SWB Driver Build-“Chester”
Just read the entire thread. Any new updates??
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1966 C10 "Mary" 1972 C10 Cheyenne "Betty" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=847364 1976 C35 Sierra Grande "Mr. Harvey" 1979 C10 Silverado "The BIG TEN" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=841339 1982 C10 Silverado "Lucy" C10 Club Texas -HMIC |
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