The intent from the beginning was to complete the body work and paint in four major steps. Step one would be to do all the necessary work to the cab. Step two would be to all the work on the front clip. Step three would be to do the bed. Step four would be to […]
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Phase I – Disassembly
Phase I was to do all the significant work to the cab. This would include: removing the cab from the frame media blasting the cab and doors rust repairs filling holes made by previous owners painting inside and underneath the cab and the firewall The restoration shop blew the truck apart right-away. The engine, transmission, […]
Backstory
The ’72 was previously owned by family, I had always admired how original the truck was and how well optioned it came from the factory. Before owning this ’72, I had owned a ’70 K20 and another ’72 half-ton short bed. I had always thought that a truck like this one would be worth restoring. […]
The Beginning
The ’72 before driving it to the first restoration shop where the cab would be repaired. Interior Engine Suspension