'72 C10 purchase by classic/forum newb - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OCNMNT · 08-31-2015, 12:41 AM

Just bought a beauty '72 C10 custom deluxe. 350. Auto. Very good condition. No rust.

She's my first classic ride of any kind. And I'm not much of mechanic, yet. So, I wanted something that is super sound and simple mechanically. Also, I wasn't interested in anything showy or too flashy.

A few weeks ago I fell in love with a C20 online in Idaho. The same scheme as my C10 but a bit more rough and some underbody rust but still a cool rig. It was in the shop still so I didn't move on it. Meanwhile I started to get interested in the 65-66 C10s. God those are sweet! I prayed for a sign to ease my tension over making an educated decision. Then, yesterday I found this C10 one hour from my house. Same scheme as the original C20 I fell for. I went to check it out today and there was a small Boston Bruins sticker on it. I am a HUUUUGE Bruins fan. There's my sign.

Will be using her for daily driver in town and for short distance surf trips

Anyway check out the pics. I'm sure I will be on here for maintenance knowledge and the sort.

**hmm not sure all the pics posted.

OCNMNT · 08-31-2015, 01:14 AM

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Mmorgan32 · 08-31-2015, 01:25 AM

Damn man that thing is super nice! Most people here love that color scheme too.

**68350** · 08-31-2015, 01:26 AM

Wowza thats a great first purchase for this era of truck. One sweet ride! I'd imagine you'll keep finding more and more reasons to love that truck. They are simple to work on and parts are plentiful.

OCNMNT · 08-31-2015, 01:37 AM

THANKS. I'm super stoked on it.

Reminds of NORCAL actually. Back in 98 my first visit to my uncles in Placerville CA I remember a bunch of cool 2wd rigs with whitewater kayaks sticking out out the beds. 2wd is not so popular around here but I dig them. A little country. A little surf. A little retro. A whole lotta cool.

engineer_gregh · 08-31-2015, 08:43 AM

Thats a really nice looking truck! The seat is awesome. Were you able to get any history on the truck from the previous owner. I enjoy chasing down the history on mine and even talking to previous owners.

cooperhw · 08-31-2015, 11:50 AM

Great score on a really cool looking truck. Welcome to the club. Gotta tell you though, "There's no cure for it".
We all got bit at one time or the other, and here we sit.

flashed · 08-31-2015, 12:35 PM

Welcome to the sickness ,and what a nice truck to start with .

Lanman1972 · 08-31-2015, 12:41 PM

Welcome, I think you missed on the NOT to SHOWY or FANCY, because that is very much both. Awesome truck!

OCNMNT · 08-31-2015, 09:39 PM

Thanks guys. Oh yeah I'm certain I'm in for spending a great deal of my "fun fund" on this hobby. But, that's okay.

Ya, it is a bit of a fancy ride I guess. Most trucks around here are new big ole 4x4s or Tacos. I like the old schools and staying away from the drop or chrome wheels or graphics type of set ups.

bill3rail · 09-01-2015, 09:08 AM

Nice Truck! Great color.
Keep it inside dry and clean, and you's see another 43 years out of it!

Bill

OCNMNT · 09-01-2015, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by bill3rail

Nice Truck! Great color.
Keep it inside dry and clean, and you's see another 43 years out of it!

Bill

Right. About that, unfortunately at this time I don't have a garage. And I live near the ocean (aka salt). So my plan is to store in warehouse once the snow flies and until it's 100% gone. But meanwhile would something like this work for in season storage:
http://m.homedepot.com/p/ShelterLogi...97-0/202718929

Coley · 09-01-2015, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by OCNMNT

Right. About that, unfortunately at this time I don't have a garage. And I live near the ocean (aka salt). So my plan is to store in warehouse once the snow flies and until it's 100% gone. But meanwhile would something like this work for in season storage:
http://m.homedepot.com/p/ShelterLogi...97-0/202718929

If you live near the ocean take the right measures to keep the rust away and make sure you 'rustcheck' (process) it every year.
I'm on the other coast near the ocean and the process pays off in spades for me.
Otherwise, the damp, salt air will start to work (bad) wonders from below...it only takes 2-3 years.
Very nice truck either way....very nice!
All Good
Coley

mike16 · 09-04-2015, 12:51 AM

nice!

**Already Gone** · 09-04-2015, 02:56 AM

Very nice unmolested well equipped truck. You've entered a world where there is no turning back.. but that is a good thing !!!

TheCougarine · 09-04-2015, 03:15 AM

Thats a beautiful truck. I love that color combo.

Dave K. · 09-04-2015, 05:06 AM

Nice truck.

Have a look at "Fluid Film"--I spray the underside of all of my vehicles with this stuff and it works great, especially on parked up vehicles and those driven in the salt air.

notsolo · 09-04-2015, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Coley

If you live near the ocean take the right measures to keep the rust away and make sure you 'rustcheck' (process) it every year.
I'm on the other coast near the ocean and the process pays off in spades for me.
Otherwise, the damp, salt air will start to work (bad) wonders from below...it only takes 2-3 years.
Very nice truck either way....very nice!
All Good
Coley

X2.... the condensation over night will work it's way into ( thru ) the sheet metal !

9teen69 · 09-04-2015, 06:16 PM

Very nice , love the interior color!

OCNMNT · 09-04-2015, 06:23 PM

Drive her home 68 miles today. Rode beautiful. 70 mph. Started and stopped perfectly. Got her home and now she won't idle without gas. Ha ha. And so it begins.

08-31-2015, 12:41 AM	#1
OCNMNT Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sandwich, MA Posts: 15	'72 C10 purchase by classic/forum newb Just bought a beauty '72 C10 custom deluxe. 350. Auto. Very good condition. No rust. She's my first classic ride of any kind. And I'm not much of mechanic, yet. So, I wanted something that is super sound and simple mechanically. Also, I wasn't interested in anything showy or too flashy. A few weeks ago I fell in love with a C20 online in Idaho. The same scheme as my C10 but a bit more rough and some underbody rust but still a cool rig. It was in the shop still so I didn't move on it. Meanwhile I started to get interested in the 65-66 C10s. God those are sweet! I prayed for a sign to ease my tension over making an educated decision. Then, yesterday I found this C10 one hour from my house. Same scheme as the original C20 I fell for. I went to check it out today and there was a small Boston Bruins sticker on it. I am a HUUUUGE Bruins fan. There's my sign. Will be using her for daily driver in town and for short distance surf trips Anyway check out the pics. I'm sure I will be on here for maintenance knowledge and the sort. *hmm not sure all the pics posted. Attached Images Last edited by OCNMNT; 08-31-2015 at 12:50 AM.*

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Mmorgan32 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fresno, ca Posts: 303	Re: '72 C10 purchase by classic/forum newb Damn man that thing is super nice! Most people here love that color scheme too. __________________ 1972 gmc c15 short bed... Sold 1970 chevy custom camper patina daily driver

08-31-2015, 01:26 AM	#9
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: '72 C10 purchase by classic/forum newb Wowza thats a great first purchase for this era of truck. One sweet ride! I'd imagine you'll keep finding more and more reasons to love that truck. They are simple to work on and parts are plentiful. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

08-31-2015, 01:37 AM	#10
OCNMNT Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sandwich, MA Posts: 15	Re: '72 C10 purchase by classic/forum newb THANKS. I'm super stoked on it. Reminds of NORCAL actually. Back in 98 my first visit to my uncles in Placerville CA I remember a bunch of cool 2wd rigs with whitewater kayaks sticking out out the beds. 2wd is not so popular around here but I dig them. A little country. A little surf. A little retro. A whole lotta cool.

08-31-2015, 08:43 AM	#11
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: '72 C10 purchase by classic/forum newb Thats a really nice looking truck! The seat is awesome. Were you able to get any history on the truck from the previous owner. I enjoy chasing down the history on mine and even talking to previous owners. __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

08-31-2015, 11:50 AM	#12
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,303	Re: '72 C10 purchase by classic/forum newb Great score on a really cool looking truck. Welcome to the club. Gotta tell you though, "There's no cure for it". We all got bit at one time or the other, and here we sit. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

08-31-2015, 12:35 PM	#13
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: '72 C10 purchase by classic/forum newb Welcome to the sickness ,and what a nice truck to start with .

08-31-2015, 12:41 PM	#14
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: '72 C10 purchase by classic/forum newb Welcome, I think you missed on the NOT to SHOWY or FANCY, because that is very much both. Awesome truck!

08-31-2015, 09:39 PM	#15
OCNMNT Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sandwich, MA Posts: 15	Re: '72 C10 purchase by classic/forum newb Thanks guys. Oh yeah I'm certain I'm in for spending a great deal of my "fun fund" on this hobby. But, that's okay. Ya, it is a bit of a fancy ride I guess. Most trucks around here are new big ole 4x4s or Tacos. I like the old schools and staying away from the drop or chrome wheels or graphics type of set ups.



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09-01-2015, 09:08 AM	#16
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: '72 C10 purchase by classic/forum newb Nice Truck! Great color. Keep it inside dry and clean, and you's see another 43 years out of it! Bill

09-04-2015, 12:51 AM	#19
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,530	Re: '72 C10 purchase by classic/forum newb nice!

09-04-2015, 02:56 AM	#20
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,149	Re: '72 C10 purchase by classic/forum newb Very nice unmolested well equipped truck. You've entered a world where there is no turning back.. but that is a good thing !!! __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

09-04-2015, 03:15 AM	#21
TheCougarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 311	Re: '72 C10 purchase by classic/forum newb Thats a beautiful truck. I love that color combo.

09-04-2015, 05:06 AM	#22
Dave K. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 575	Re: '72 C10 purchase by classic/forum newb Nice truck. Have a look at "Fluid Film"--I spray the underside of all of my vehicles with this stuff and it works great, especially on parked up vehicles and those driven in the salt air.

09-04-2015, 06:16 PM	#24
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: '72 C10 purchase by classic/forum newb Very nice , love the interior color! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

09-04-2015, 06:23 PM	#25
OCNMNT Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sandwich, MA Posts: 15	Re: '72 C10 purchase by classic/forum newb Drive her home 68 miles today. Rode beautiful. 70 mph. Started and stopped perfectly. Got her home and now she won't idle without gas. Ha ha. And so it begins.

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