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'72 Shorty · 02-20-2003, 01:53 AM

7 years ago I bought my 1 owner 74K mile '72 step with the plan of throwing a coat of paint on her and driving it till I got through high school. Well, I found out how addicting these trucks are as soon as I started work. After a 3 year frame off resto, I was able to drive her for the first time. I made it 10 miles before i pulled the top end off again for a new cam/intake/carb, and that was the beginning. Now, After driving her for 4 years, I finally have the parts to finish the plan I formed that first drive

'72 Shorty · 02-20-2003, 01:55 AM

Oh yeah, the new rear axle is also being built this week, I get to pick it up on saturday.

'72 Shorty · 02-20-2003, 01:57 AM

After the springs are in, the next stop is Les Schwab, for some 295/50 Yokohamas on Torque Thrust IIs

I'm just so excited, I had to tell someone who understands what I am going through

Hooter · 02-20-2003, 02:01 AM

I just love it when the project is almost done!. My monte is only a month away from getting back onto the road and everday I yearn to drive it, I just can't wait!!

pissonNOS · 02-20-2003, 02:13 AM

nice truck

72shadetree · 02-20-2003, 03:11 AM

looking good started on my 72 3yrs ago then got another 72 and let the other one set just pulled it in garage and started ordering parts cant wait

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-20-2003, 09:19 AM

Sweet stepside love that green,should look bad a$$ with those t-2 wheels!!!

Growdon · 02-20-2003, 10:37 AM

'72 Shorty,

Nice truck. It looks Sweeeeet in that dark green. By the way, is that the factory "Forest Green". My project truck is a severely faded factory forest green, and I was wondering what that color looked like when the paint was in good shape. Again, nice truck.

**Yukon Jack** · 02-20-2003, 10:46 AM

Be sure to post pics with the new meats!

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 02-20-2003, 11:06 AM

It IS a great feeling to get close and then to finaly drive your completed project, but wait, is it REALLY done??? There's always one more thing you'll want to do. I said to my wife I'm done (LOL) while the big block is setting on the stand.

'72 Shorty · 02-20-2003, 07:44 PM

Thanks guys, I can't wait to get her in the shop this weekend.

That is the factory dark green,I think it was called Dk. Olive Met., but it's been a few years since I bought the paint.

And no, she'll never be totally done, She's about ready for a new paint job Base/Clear this time,(and a parking spot where my mom won't bash her f*rd doors into mine) And then it's more motor work so I won't feel bad shifting at 7 grand.

02-20-2003, 01:53 AM	#1
'72 Shorty I finally got an avatar Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cheney, WA Posts: 180	My baby is finally going according to plan 7 years ago I bought my 1 owner 74K mile '72 step with the plan of throwing a coat of paint on her and driving it till I got through high school. Well, I found out how addicting these trucks are as soon as I started work. After a 3 year frame off resto, I was able to drive her for the first time. I made it 10 miles before i pulled the top end off again for a new cam/intake/carb, and that was the beginning. Now, After driving her for 4 years, I finally have the parts to finish the plan I formed that first drive Attached Images __________________ -72 C-10 short step (straight line only) 12.922/102.28 -69 C-20 on Propane (DD) -69 C-10 -56 Mack B-753LS (tow rig) -94 Chev K2500 Short Ex-Cab -89 Isuzu Trooper...Kinda -03 Kawasaki KFX-400 -05 Suzuki DRZ-400S

02-20-2003, 01:55 AM	#2
'72 Shorty I finally got an avatar Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cheney, WA Posts: 180	Oh yeah, the new rear axle is also being built this week, I get to pick it up on saturday. Attached Images __________________ -72 C-10 short step (straight line only) 12.922/102.28 -69 C-20 on Propane (DD) -69 C-10 -56 Mack B-753LS (tow rig) -94 Chev K2500 Short Ex-Cab -89 Isuzu Trooper...Kinda -03 Kawasaki KFX-400 -05 Suzuki DRZ-400S

02-20-2003, 01:57 AM	#3
'72 Shorty I finally got an avatar Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cheney, WA Posts: 180	After the springs are in, the next stop is Les Schwab, for some 295/50 Yokohamas on Torque Thrust IIs I'm just so excited, I had to tell someone who understands what I am going through __________________ -72 C-10 short step (straight line only) 12.922/102.28 -69 C-20 on Propane (DD) -69 C-10 -56 Mack B-753LS (tow rig) -94 Chev K2500 Short Ex-Cab -89 Isuzu Trooper...Kinda -03 Kawasaki KFX-400 -05 Suzuki DRZ-400S

02-20-2003, 02:01 AM	#4
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I just love it when the project is almost done!. My monte is only a month away from getting back onto the road and everday I yearn to drive it, I just can't wait!! __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

02-20-2003, 02:13 AM	#5
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	nice truck __________________ 69 GMC bagged

02-20-2003, 03:11 AM	#6
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	looking good started on my 72 3yrs ago then got another 72 and let the other one set just pulled it in garage and started ordering parts cant wait __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

02-20-2003, 09:19 AM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Sweet stepside love that green,should look bad a$$ with those t-2 wheels!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-20-2003, 10:37 AM	#8
Growdon Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern California Posts: 53	'72 Shorty, Nice truck. It looks Sweeeeet in that dark green. By the way, is that the factory "Forest Green". My project truck is a severely faded factory forest green, and I was wondering what that color looked like when the paint was in good shape. Again, nice truck. __________________ 72 K5 CST 350/350. 4 wheel disks, 4" lift soft top. ###Sold 71 GMC Custom K2500, 3/4 ton 4x4. 350/350 ## Just bought, New Project

02-20-2003, 10:46 AM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Be sure to post pics with the new meats! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-20-2003, 11:06 AM	#10
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,200	It IS a great feeling to get close and then to finaly drive your completed project, but wait, is it REALLY done??? There's always one more thing you'll want to do. I said to my wife I'm done (LOL) while the big block is setting on the stand. __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

02-20-2003, 07:44 PM	#11
'72 Shorty I finally got an avatar Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cheney, WA Posts: 180	Thanks guys, I can't wait to get her in the shop this weekend. That is the factory dark green,I think it was called Dk. Olive Met., but it's been a few years since I bought the paint. And no, she'll never be totally done, She's about ready for a new paint job Base/Clear this time,(and a parking spot where my mom won't bash her f*rd doors into mine) And then it's more motor work so I won't feel bad shifting at 7 grand. __________________ -72 C-10 short step (straight line only) 12.922/102.28 -69 C-20 on Propane (DD) -69 C-10 -56 Mack B-753LS (tow rig) -94 Chev K2500 Short Ex-Cab -89 Isuzu Trooper...Kinda -03 Kawasaki KFX-400 -05 Suzuki DRZ-400S



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