Building a 70's "race" truck - NEED INPUT! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

motorized · 06-29-2007, 07:32 AM

Hi guys! Thanks for a good site!

I am building a early 70's "racing truck replika" on a budget. With base in stockcars etc from the era.

The truck is a 72 C-20 402/400, used to have rusty rocker panels, floors and cab fasteners -not anymore. I'll paint it matte black with hugger orange "SS" striping. I'll also add a roll cage with tubes through the rear cab wall, down to the bed floor. And ofcourse the stock 402 needs a fendershaker cam + headers. I also have a set of slotmags for it.

Now good folks, as I live in Norway where motorsports never have been the politically correct hobby

, I need some input how to make the truck really look like a blast from the past. What kind of stickers/decor and where to find it. And ofcourse ideas of other modifications. Also it would be nice with some photos of race cars/trucks fron late 60's - early 70's. I have not found a lot of this on the net.

What do YOU think? I'm listening..

Hoping 4 help! Thanks in advance

Snorre, Norway

**Yukon Jack** · 06-29-2007, 10:18 AM

Sounds like a fun plan. I'll let others chime in on your questions about era correct photos and decals.

Welcome to the board!

cdowns · 06-29-2007, 11:09 AM

in the 60's and 70's there were very few race trucks a couple of wheelstanders and some offroad desert racin trucks plus a handfull of 20's-40's drag trucks mostly willys no circle track stuff no demo derbys . back then trucks were work vehicles// heck in the 60's some car shows wouldn't even let you enter a truck in the show

BACKYARD88 · 06-29-2007, 11:31 AM

I have no idea about the 70's racing stuff but I can say

from South Texas.

NONHOG · 06-29-2007, 12:35 PM

If your doing your "what if" thats cool . here's a photo of a model off yahoo
images , search 1970 nascar you'll see alot more

72 CustomCamper · 06-29-2007, 12:40 PM

Here's a pic of what you're wanting to do...

Chuck

estig70 · 06-29-2007, 12:40 PM

this sounds like a great idea. I had a thought like this one time. be sure to share your progress when you get started. as far as decals go you should be able to find decal packages in any type racing magazine or racing catalog.

Eric

*Billla* · 06-29-2007, 12:41 PM

There's a great article in Car Craft this month on this exact topic - pick one up!

I'd also search on "pace car" or "pace truck" - there were some pics/background posted on a '72 (I think) pace truck that might give you some ideas.

motorized · 07-02-2007, 01:53 AM

THANK YOU ALL!!
I'll get the Car Craft mag today and also check out your search options on the net.

And Chuck, you know what I'm talking about!

Thanks!
Here's a 73 I found, Big Red, Baja truck:

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-02-2007, 02:15 AM

DO IT!!! i think itll be awesome, cant wait to see your progress and eventually the end result

motorized · 07-02-2007, 05:22 AM

Thanks Steven!

Oh... I'll let you know if I get around to check out your carpool idea here in Norway...

06-29-2007, 07:32 AM	#1
motorized Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 3	Building a 70's "race" truck - NEED INPUT! Hi guys! Thanks for a good site! I am building a early 70's "racing truck replika" on a budget. With base in stockcars etc from the era. The truck is a 72 C-20 402/400, used to have rusty rocker panels, floors and cab fasteners -not anymore. I'll paint it matte black with hugger orange "SS" striping. I'll also add a roll cage with tubes through the rear cab wall, down to the bed floor. And ofcourse the stock 402 needs a fendershaker cam + headers. I also have a set of slotmags for it. Now good folks, as I live in Norway where motorsports never have been the politically correct hobby , I need some input how to make the truck really look like a blast from the past. What kind of stickers/decor and where to find it. And ofcourse ideas of other modifications. Also it would be nice with some photos of race cars/trucks fron late 60's - early 70's. I have not found a lot of this on the net. What do YOU think? I'm listening.. Hoping 4 help! Thanks in advance Snorre, Norway Attached Images __________________ NOTHING BEATS CUBIC INCHES 69 C-10 LB 350/350, 71 C-20 402/400 72 C-20 402/400 X 2, 69 C-30 Flatbed 350/? 70 Cad DeVille Conv. Dead ready 4 rock&roll 06 Silverado 2500HD Banks powered Duramax 6.6 Last edited by motorized; 06-29-2007 at 07:43 AM. Reason: suplement

06-29-2007, 10:18 AM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Building a 70's "race" truck - NEED INPUT! Sounds like a fun plan. I'll let others chime in on your questions about era correct photos and decals. Welcome to the board! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-29-2007, 11:09 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Building a 70's "race" truck - NEED INPUT! in the 60's and 70's there were very few race trucks a couple of wheelstanders and some offroad desert racin trucks plus a handfull of 20's-40's drag trucks mostly willys no circle track stuff no demo derbys . back then trucks were work vehicles// heck in the 60's some car shows wouldn't even let you enter a truck in the show __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-29-2007, 11:31 AM	#4
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Building a 70's "race" truck - NEED INPUT! I have no idea about the 70's racing stuff but I can say from South Texas. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

06-29-2007, 12:35 PM	#5
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,459	Re: Building a 70's "race" truck - NEED INPUT! If your doing your "what if" thats cool . here's a photo of a model off yahoo images , search 1970 nascar you'll see alot more Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

06-29-2007, 12:40 PM	#6
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: Building a 70's "race" truck - NEED INPUT! Here's a pic of what you're wanting to do... Chuck Attached Images __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

06-29-2007, 12:40 PM	#7
estig70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mt. Sterling, Ky. Posts: 205	Re: Building a 70's "race" truck - NEED INPUT! this sounds like a great idea. I had a thought like this one time. be sure to share your progress when you get started. as far as decals go you should be able to find decal packages in any type racing magazine or racing catalog. Eric

06-29-2007, 12:41 PM	#8
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,814	Re: Building a 70's "race" truck - NEED INPUT! There's a great article in Car Craft this month on this exact topic - pick one up! I'd also search on "pace car" or "pace truck" - there were some pics/background posted on a '72 (I think) pace truck that might give you some ideas.

07-02-2007, 01:53 AM	#9
motorized Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 3	Re: Building a 70's "race" truck - NEED INPUT! THANK YOU ALL!! I'll get the Car Craft mag today and also check out your search options on the net. And Chuck, you know what I'm talking about! Thanks! Here's a 73 I found, Big Red, Baja truck: Attached Images __________________ NOTHING BEATS CUBIC INCHES 69 C-10 LB 350/350, 71 C-20 402/400 72 C-20 402/400 X 2, 69 C-30 Flatbed 350/? 70 Cad DeVille Conv. Dead ready 4 rock&roll 06 Silverado 2500HD Banks powered Duramax 6.6

07-02-2007, 02:15 AM	#10
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Building a 70's "race" truck - NEED INPUT! DO IT!!! i think itll be awesome, cant wait to see your progress and eventually the end result __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

07-02-2007, 05:22 AM	#11
motorized Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 3	Re: Building a 70's "race" truck - NEED INPUT! Thanks Steven! Oh... I'll let you know if I get around to check out your carpool idea here in Norway... __________________ NOTHING BEATS CUBIC INCHES 69 C-10 LB 350/350, 71 C-20 402/400 72 C-20 402/400 X 2, 69 C-30 Flatbed 350/? 70 Cad DeVille Conv. Dead ready 4 rock&roll 06 Silverado 2500HD Banks powered Duramax 6.6

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