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Old Dec 10, 2018 | 09:18 PM
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Hey there
just getting started with a build. Picked up a 72 camper special for a decent price. Just got it on Yesterday and have been looking into issues. Didn’t start but I’ve fixed that already. Now I need to get some new rubber under her since the tires are rott and one is bulged. But it’s a running truck now and for $800 I think I did okay. 360/C6 F250. Just going to get it looking decent and driving good for now and the rest will happen slowly.
Anyway. Meet my new project “Gael”
 
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Old Dec 10, 2018 | 09:35 PM
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Looks like a good start for build project. Body panels look straight, any rust through? How's the bed floor condition?
Is the dash unmolested with original gauges?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2018 | 09:43 PM
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Looks like a good start for build project. Body panels look straight, any rust through? How's the bed floor condition?
Is the dash unmolested with original gauges?
rust in the bottom corner on the drivers side. Just right at the corner. The bed is a little interesting as in it has a hydro ram and tilts. No major rust though. And it’s relatively straight. Missing the upper moldings though. Interior is decent and original. Just aftermarket radio. Seats need refreshed and the rear window has a broken slider but it came with original glass to go back in. The floors of the cab are nice and solid too with original carpet that’s actually pretty decent.
Theres definatly a lot of work to do but it should be fun doing it.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 05:05 AM
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looks like a 71 grille, someone must have replaced the inserts, looks like a good starter truck

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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 06:06 AM
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looks like a 71 grille, someone must have replaced the inserts, looks like a good starter truck

dave
no kidding? I’ll have to research what a 72 grill looks like then. I thought this one was right. Thanks
 
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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 06:13 AM
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check out this id info....
Technical Articles Index - FORDification.com
 
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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 06:15 AM
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Okay
now I see it. Thanks for the info. I needed to replace one side anyway so I guess I need both.


 
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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 07:26 AM
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Looks like I might have a 71 hood as well. Mine has the lip trim (missing but holes are there) but in the pic shows up only on the 71.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 07:34 AM
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i think some 72's also had the hood trim, i just bought a set from LMC for my 71 camper special, no one had any for a while
 
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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by vidaliaman
i think some 72's also had the hood trim, i just bought a set from LMC for my 71 camper special, no one had any for a while
Good to know. I just ordered an LMC catalog. Thanks for the reference!
 
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Old Dec 12, 2018 | 02:34 AM
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Nice looking truck, and only $800. That's a deal.
 
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Well I decided what tire size I want to go with and have them mounted on the rims that came with the truck at time of sale. Wasn’t sure if I’d like the silver but turns out I do. I went with 265/75/16 10 ply which seem to fit into the wheel wells nicely.




 
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Great looking truck. What's up with the bumper mounted tail lite?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2018 | 09:21 PM
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Great looking truck. What's up with the bumper mounted tail lite?
Your guess is as good as mine. It's a strange way to do it. I'll be fixing those for sure.
 
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