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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | 1972 Chevy C-10 Cheyenne Super It was getting hard for me to drive my 1956 pickup so I decided to look for a '67-72 pickup with auto transmission and air conditioning.
I watched the ads for about six months and came across this one. It's everything I wanted including long bed so I can haul my mobility scooter to shows and swap meets. I have gone to several shows this season with it. I have stuck to small local shows this year. Last year I took it to the C/K magazine show in this area. It draws more attention then any vehicle I have ever had. I think Americans like trucks, especially old ones.
I found this truck on Craigslist in the Kansas City area. I have had it about 3 years now. It was bought new in Arkansas. The owner died & his widow left it in the garage for many years. The man I bought it from had it about 10 years but didn't use it for several of those years.
To bring it back to derivable condition, I took it to my friends shop & aired up the tires & changed all the fluids & filters. It ran & drove real good.
I ended up putting in a new radiator as the core had a-freeze stains all up & down it.
About a year latter coming back from a swap meet it started thumping & shaking. I found a separation in one of the tires so I replaced the whole set.
It is all original with 38,000 miles. It came with papers that show the mileage is actual. It needed very little work. I serviced and tuned it. Then I sold the 56.
I charged up the A/C & it works great. It leaked out a little the first year but has not lost any since. I still use R-12 in it. I have about 1 case left.
I just love this truck.
George Capito
Lenexa, Ks.
Last edited by Gdads51; 09/29/2024 1:37 PM. Reason: Updated
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | Nice truck, George! I bet it runs like a Swiss watch now under your care! Thanks for sharing. But ... we need more pictures! Interior ... engine ... bed ... get the camera out and get busy!  John
~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 | Great truck George.  My 1st Chevy pickup was a 1972 1/2 ton long bed as well. Mine wasn't as fancy and didn't have AC. I just love the two tone color combination and the extra chrome. Thanks for posting. John
Last edited by J Lucas; 02/16/2021 12:07 AM.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 104 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 104 | That is a real sweet truck. I love the color scheme.
Steve | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,374 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,374 | Nice catch... it's barely broke in!!
Another quality post.
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HELP! The Paranoids are after me!
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,554 | Love that truck, hope to see you soon at the shows !!
1951 3100 Chevrolet1951 Chevrolet Suburban CarryallImage"A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams." "Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything" "If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"
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Retired GM dealer tech. 1980 - 2022
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT | | Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 | Just a note here to report that I met George in person for the first time yesterday at a Swap Meet in Lawrence KS. He is still driving, enjoying and showing off this fine looking specimen. I had a great time meeting you George and look forward to many more meet-ups in the future! I was able to forward a picture of George and his truck (above) to HQ and it's found it's place on George's Gallery Forum page here! Dan
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100Follow this story in the DITY Gallery"My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine"1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT | | Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 | Just a note to explain how these new pictures mysteriously came to be.  When George and I first met at the Lawrence Swap Meet, he had mentioned that a certain someone from HQ had been asking about "...more pictures..." so I offered to meet up with him at a better place than that crowded parking lot so we could get that task in hand. After a bit of conversing and matching up schedules, George and I got together yesterday and shared lunch at his favorite "burger joint", followed by a short trip to get his truck out into the sunshine for some detailed picture taking. The pictures beyond the first two previously posted are the result of that photo shoot and I think do justice to George's truck. I hope everyone enjoys looking at them as much as I did taking them! I would also mention that not only does the truck look fantastic, it runs "...like a Swiss watch...", but with that tell-tale dual exhaust small block rumble that we all love. Also, for those that may wonder about the mileage tickers reading accuracy, the picture with the displayed 40,266 miles (and counting) odometer reading is accurate and true. Many thanks to George for sharing lunch and his truck with me yesterday. I look forward to many such meet-ups in the future.  Dan
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100Follow this story in the DITY Gallery"My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine"1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | You may notice the first photo was taken before the front bumper guards were put on.
I got them from a fellow bolter but don't recall his name or handle. Another bolter installed them for me. Bowtie tim.
I thank Dan for taking the photos & posting them for me. I also thank Tim for installing the bumper guards & replacing the rear shocks on it.
George
Last edited by Gdads51; 05/19/2023 12:06 PM.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Feb 2023 Posts: 190 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2023 Posts: 190 | What a beauty she is.. You really came across a gem !
I had a 69 longbed decades ago. It was such a great driver. About 20 years ago had a 72 with the 350 4 speed. Always regret selling that old truck.
Thanks for all the great pics George 👍😁 | | |
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