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WB72 · 06-20-2002, 05:05 PM

The proud owner of this 72 C20 is ME!

Its not a Show truck, but its My favorite truck.

In 1972, my wifes grandfather bought this truck for $3945 Canadian Dollars. He promptly drove it to a RV store and put an 8' Alaskan camper in the box. He then used the truck and camper for roughly 2 months per year to catch a few trout. in 1997 he passed away and willed us the unit.
For about a year my new wife and I used it as a camping unit, but turned out to be too small when we had children. We sold the camper, WOW, a wooden box, I hadn't taken the time to notice. This is when I fell on love with these trucks. I have many plans for this truck. Unfortunatly the body has cancer, and bad. nothing $5000 shouldn't fix. It has to be done, I have been sweeping this truck off the driveway for about a year.

Lets hear your stories about your favorite truck.

crew70 · 06-20-2002, 05:26 PM

nice truck. I cant get enough of them.

bobs409 · 06-21-2002, 06:58 AM

It doesn't look that bad to me. They all have cancer! Rockers and cab corners go first. Followed by floors, lower fenders, quarter arches, etc, etc, etc.

It is 30 years old so it's entitled to have a few problems. LOL

Fix it up. You won't be sorry and you won't lose any money in the long run as these trucks are gaining in value by the minute. Old Chevy's are a great investment. (although I could never part with any of mine)

Project1970 · 06-22-2002, 06:31 AM

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Originally posted by bobs409
Fix it up. You won't be sorry and you won't lose any money in the long run as these trucks are gaining in value by the minute. Old Chevy's are a great investment. (although I could never part with any of mine)

Not just that...but think about it this way. A highly major restoration of one of these trucks can run anywhere from $10,000 to $20,000 and up...that'd be a massive down-to-the-freshly-powdercoated-frame buildup. Depending on you, your desires, and your truck, you can do it for less...I think so far I'm still decently short of $10,000 and while I haven't done a frame-off, I haven't really had to, since I was lucky enough to get this rust-free truck...

Think about what you end up with at the end of a restoration - a mostly brand new or freshly redone $15,000 truck that looks way better and more unique than any new truck you can buy.

REPO1 · 06-22-2002, 11:02 AM

Scott's Supertrucks in Penhold has all the parts you need in stock! And some pieces are alot cheaper than you would think. I go there about once a week just to look at stuff.

Reid

06-20-2002, 05:05 PM	#1
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	The story of my first Classic Chevy! The proud owner of this 72 C20 is ME! Its not a Show truck, but its My favorite truck. In 1972, my wifes grandfather bought this truck for $3945 Canadian Dollars. He promptly drove it to a RV store and put an 8' Alaskan camper in the box. He then used the truck and camper for roughly 2 months per year to catch a few trout. in 1997 he passed away and willed us the unit. For about a year my new wife and I used it as a camping unit, but turned out to be too small when we had children. We sold the camper, WOW, a wooden box, I hadn't taken the time to notice. This is when I fell on love with these trucks. I have many plans for this truck. Unfortunatly the body has cancer, and bad. nothing $5000 shouldn't fix. It has to be done, I have been sweeping this truck off the driveway for about a year. Lets hear your stories about your favorite truck. Attached Images __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

06-21-2002, 06:58 AM	#3
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	It doesn't look that bad to me. They all have cancer! Rockers and cab corners go first. Followed by floors, lower fenders, quarter arches, etc, etc, etc. It is 30 years old so it's entitled to have a few problems. LOL Fix it up. You won't be sorry and you won't lose any money in the long run as these trucks are gaining in value by the minute. Old Chevy's are a great investment. (although I could never part with any of mine) __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

06-22-2002, 11:02 AM	#5
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Scott's Supertrucks in Penhold has all the parts you need in stock! And some pieces are alot cheaper than you would think. I go there about once a week just to look at stuff. Reid __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

06-20-2002, 05:26 PM	#2
crew70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: shafer,mn,usa Posts: 316	nice truck. I cant get enough of them.



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