Howdy from SW AZ

[Angry Johnny]

Just picked this one up locally a couple of days ago. Still on a huge learning curve for me with these trucks.

It's 72 C20 that was converted to 4WD. Previous owner said it's sitting on a 1 ton chassis, but I don't know for sure. Also said it has a 454 BBC, which I won't know till I run some numbers on it. Does have an SM 465 4 speed, but was originally an auto.
Looks like it will need the normal rust repair on the floor and the doors, and I need to try and source a new seat, and get rid of that ugly red one that's in it
Essentially this will be a farm truck for around the house, but the wife already seems to have me pegged as it being another project vehicle ( I am already working on a 69 Camaro for the last 7 years)

I'll be asking a lot of stupid questions I'm sure, so please be patient with me. I'll use the search function as best as I can. TIA

[underliner6]

Welcome from Northern AZ. Saw that truck listed a few months ago. Congrats!

[68Gold/white]

I've seen a few living room sofa's in pickups like yours, never did understand that deal???

[Angry Johnny]

Originally Posted by underliner6

Welcome from Northern AZ. Saw that truck listed a few months ago. Congrats!

Ahh Flagstaff, nice!!
I just happen to be looking through the Facebook markeplace and saw it. Turned out he was right down the street (5 miles) Maybe I overpaid for it ($4000), but to have it close enough to drive home, was nice for a change.
The engine runs good, and doesn't smoke or anything. Truck just seems to need some TLC, more than anything.

[Angry Johnny]

Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

I've seen a few living room sofa's in pickups like yours, never did understand that deal???

From what I can see with this truck, some people just shouldn't be allowed to own tools

Just a lot of mickey mouse things going on. Mainly wiring. Someone went through the trouble to put a nice fuse block with blade fuses, but butchered the crap out of the wiring when terminating it all.

[68Gold/white]

LOL, Oh shoot, I just noticed the Barney Fife shifter handle..

[Angry Johnny]

I'm guessing the original color of the truck was the light baby poop green



And I'm thinking, I'm not going to put much trust in this Gooseneck hitch

[Angry Johnny]

Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

LOL, Oh shoot, I just noticed the Barney Fife shifter handle..

That's what sold me on the truck

[Angry Johnny]

OK, so now the intro is complete, where is the best source of parts for these rigs?

LMC, Ebay, Classic Chevy Truck Parts, TMI (I like their interior stuff) are the one's I have bookmarked so far. I'm considering just replacing the entire floor in the cab, so who makes the best sheet metal replacement?

In the car world, it seemed like AMD, and Goodmark were the go-to places for sheet metal.

[Angry Johnny]

This is the last 4WD vehicle I built.. 69 CJ5

[underliner6]

Originally Posted by Angry Johnny

Ahh Flagstaff, nice!!
I just happen to be looking through the Facebook markeplace and saw it. Turned out he was right down the street (5 miles) Maybe I overpaid for it ($4000), but to have it close enough to drive home, was nice for a change.
The engine runs good, and doesn't smoke or anything. Truck just seems to need some TLC, more than anything.

Considering he was asking 10k on Craigslist, you got 60% off right?

[Angry Johnny]

Originally Posted by underliner6

Considering he was asking 10k on Craigslist, you got 60% off right?

Was he🤣🤣
I never saw it on CL, but no way he would get 10k for it

[michael bustamante]

best source for parts is right here in the for sale forum! everythings sold on there at one point! including harnesses! lol
that shifter handles kickass!

[68Gold/white]

Replacing the entire cab floor is a smart thing, my opinion. You have to do most of the bracing and such, to do under door stuff.

Man, it looks like there was soooo much corn cob engineering on your new pickup...your build thread might be entertaining to all of us...excluding you, of course...

Carry on!!!