Looked at an interesting truck tonite - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BLAZERMAN · 04-12-2008, 06:03 AM

Went and looked at a C/30 tonite that is for sale. The owner told me on the phone that it was originally bought from GM by the Coca Cola Company and use to be the correct red before he painted it blue.

Sure enough it was even listed on its spid label, not sure what the 3 different codes were for other than 1 being special paint maybe?

71swb4x4 · 04-12-2008, 06:23 AM

If you are passing on that would you PM me the info?
Thanks!
Shawn

teeitup · 04-12-2008, 06:45 AM

I seen that one listed on the website Rob, it looks pretty good in the pic. So how was it?

dan42 · 04-12-2008, 06:50 AM

I don't know how much the guy is asking, and I don't know what kind of shape the truck is in, but if the SPID is for real, that is one rare truck, I would say - and pretty cool.

Longhorn Man · 04-12-2008, 06:53 AM

probably looked something like this one

Sequoyah · 04-12-2008, 07:01 AM

Pretty cool! I like the mirrors on the top one. Does a board vendor sell those and what would they be listed as?

BLAZERMAN · 04-12-2008, 07:12 AM

Randy, it drove real nice, he pulled a heavy built dovetail trailer and 6,000 pound case tractor behind it for the last 7 years.

Shawn, its a great truck for the price, would probably make the trip back to your place. Might cost as much in gas as the price of the truck tho!

Dan, I'm sure the spid is real, dont know if it makes it rare but definetly cool

71swb4x4 · 04-12-2008, 06:53 AM

I found it Rob.
It doesn't seem to be a bad truck for the price.

Longhorn Man · 04-12-2008, 07:04 AM

GM called them west coast Jr mirrors, those ones would be stainless. Those are period correct on there, and may actually be dealer parts since the truck came originally with below eyeline mirrors.

**special-K** · 04-12-2008, 01:48 PM

It`s funny,it has a`72 VIN,a`69 grille,and`70-up clearance lights.What`s up with the green mirror base trim?Did it have disc brakes?I know it`s been gone over before...mirrors,no bowtie on hood,black steering wheel/dash pad,lighter was added...but,I wonder what year it is.

xmitsu10 · 04-12-2008, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

It`s funny,it has a`72 VIN,a`69 grille,and`70-up clearance lights.What`s up with the green mirror base trim?Did it have disc brakes?I know it`s been gone over before...mirrors,no bowtie on hood,black steering wheel/dash pad,lighter was added...but,I wonder what year it is.

Looks like '72 door panels as well.

bowtieboy93 · 04-13-2008, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

It`s funny,it has a`72 VIN,a`69 grille,and`70-up clearance lights.What`s up with the green mirror base trim?Did it have disc brakes?I know it`s been gone over before...mirrors,no bowtie on hood,black steering wheel/dash pad,lighter was added...but,I wonder what year it is.

but it cant be a '72 either, the mirror is screwed above the windshield

jeffspower · 04-13-2008, 05:09 AM

I'm thinkin that style of rear view mirror with the raised/ stamped mounting pad is 70-71 only. 69 didn't have it.

tcb-1 · 04-12-2008, 02:36 PM

Pull the trigger, Rob!!! Coming down for the swap meet this weekend?!

72BlckButy · 04-12-2008, 03:34 PM

Buy that thing, and then make your way to the meet! From the sound of it, it looks like it will be a miniature Midwest Board Meet...

nu2-72 · 04-13-2008, 01:51 AM

I could use a dump bed. And that outta work.

**special-K** · 04-13-2008, 02:42 AM

It looks like a neat one to have.

tcb-1 · 04-13-2008, 03:05 AM

Well Rob, did you buy it?! You have enough space in that huge shop for ONE more if you squeeze!!

**70cst** · 04-13-2008, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

GM called them west coast Jr mirrors, those ones would be stainless. Those are period correct on there, and may actually be dealer parts since the truck came originally with below eyeline mirrors.

Hey Longhorn Man...my 70cst has Jr. West Coast Mirrors but they are tri pod...why the difference?

Longhorn Man · 04-13-2008, 05:14 AM

As far as the year of the truck;
The VIN says 72
The clearance lights are 71 and up (including 72 obviously) 69 & 70 were the hockey pucks
The door panels are 72 only
the column matches the int listed on the spid
The rear view mirror could have been added when a previouse owner got sick of glueing the stock one back to the glass over and over. This would also explain the turquoise cover on the mirror mount.
Raised pad on the sheet metal was 71 only. 67 -69 it was flat, then in 72, it was flat again. The hump was a one year deal.

It was obviously redone at one point, the older grill installed with the 71/72 hood and even the older bumper.
I'm willing to bet a kick in the nads that it is a 72.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

Hey Longhorn Man...my 70cst has Jr. West Coast Mirrors but they are tri pod...why the difference?

The tripod mounts are not west coast Jr mirrors. They are below eyeline like this one came with originally.
my one ton came optioned with one kind of mirror, listed on the SPID, and on the build sheet, yet, had another style installed at the factory, aindicated by the original paint and lack of other holes in the metal.

jeffspower · 04-13-2008, 05:27 AM

While we are on the mirror subject- what did '70 use, same as '69? And what about '68- same as '67?

BurnoutNova · 04-13-2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

the older grill installed with the 71/72 hood and even the older bumper.

the hood has the 69/70 holes for the emblem... i bet the whole front clip is from a 69/70

its probly just one a guy put together with lots of spare parts, it happens all the time

**70cst** · 04-13-2008, 08:48 PM

http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=251608

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

The tripod mounts are not west coast Jr mirrors. They are below eyeline like this one came with originally.
my one ton came optioned with one kind of mirror, listed on the SPID, and on the build sheet, yet, had another style installed at the factory, aindicated by the original paint and lack of other holes in the metal.

Longhorn Man...
Go to the above link and you will see the thread that shows the SPID sheet which shows...Option DG4 W/C Mirrors-JR-LH & RH
These are the tri Pods on my truck are listed as JR west Coast Mirrors...that I was askng about. These came from the factory with my 70cst....

xmitsu10 · 04-13-2008, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

As far as the year of the truck;
The VIN says 72
The clearance lights are 71 and up (including 72 obviously) 69 & 70 were the hockey pucks
The door panels are 72 only
the column matches the int listed on the spid
The rear view mirror could have been added when a previouse owner got sick of glueing the stock one back to the glass over and over. This would also explain the turquoise cover on the mirror mount.
Raised pad on the sheet metal was 71 only. 67 -69 it was flat, then in 72, it was flat again. The hump was a one year deal.

It was obviously redone at one point, the older grill installed with the 71/72 hood and even the older bumper.
I'm willing to bet a kick in the nads that it is a 72.

The tripod mounts are not west coast Jr mirrors. They are below eyeline like this one came with originally.
my one ton came optioned with one kind of mirror, listed on the SPID, and on the build sheet, yet, had another style installed at the factory, aindicated by the original paint and lack of other holes in the metal.

Longhorn Man, The raised pad (hump) you are talking about, is that where the interior mirror mounts? I hadn't heard of this difference before and always like to learn new things about these trucks.

Thanks,
Mark

**special-K** · 04-13-2008, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

As far as the year of the truck;
The VIN says 72
The clearance lights are 71 and up (including 72 obviously) 69 & 70 were the hockey pucks
The door panels are 72 only
the column matches the int listed on the spid
The rear view mirror could have been added when a previouse owner got sick of glueing the stock one back to the glass over and over. This would also explain the turquoise cover on the mirror mount.
Raised pad on the sheet metal was 71 only. 67 -69 it was flat, then in 72, it was flat again. The hump was a one year deal.

It was obviously redone at one point, the older grill installed with the 71/72 hood and even the older bumper.
I'm willing to bet a kick in the nads that it is a 72.

I figure it`s a`72 since the VIN says so(at least on the glovebox door it does).And,it`s obvious things have been changed over the years.But,`70s came with those marker lenses ,as well as some with hockey puck style.I`ve never had a`72 mirror mount fail.And,it has a Parchment interior with a Sandlewood steering column.So,the wheel and dash pad should be Sandlewood,too.I just assume the steering wheel and dash pad were swapped and not the column.Most Parchment trucks came with Sandlewood unless there was a tilt column (and a few exceptions).Those mirrors aren`t the factory RV Jrs or Jr West Coasts.We know they were changed.But,they weren`t offered on 71/72 anymore.Those are generic aftermarket because the factory ones don`t adjust like that.

04-12-2008, 06:03 AM	#1
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Looked at an interesting truck tonite Went and looked at a C/30 tonite that is for sale. The owner told me on the phone that it was originally bought from GM by the Coca Cola Company and use to be the correct red before he painted it blue. Sure enough it was even listed on its spid label, not sure what the 3 different codes were for other than 1 being special paint maybe? __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

04-12-2008, 06:23 AM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Looked at an interesting truck tonite If you are passing on that would you PM me the info? Thanks! Shawn __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

04-12-2008, 06:45 AM	#3
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: Looked at an interesting truck tonite I seen that one listed on the website Rob, it looks pretty good in the pic. So how was it? __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

04-12-2008, 06:50 AM	#4
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Looked at an interesting truck tonite I don't know how much the guy is asking, and I don't know what kind of shape the truck is in, but if the SPID is for real, that is one rare truck, I would say - and pretty cool. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

04-12-2008, 06:53 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Looked at an interesting truck tonite probably looked something like this one Attached Images

04-12-2008, 07:01 AM	#6
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: Looked at an interesting truck tonite Pretty cool! I like the mirrors on the top one. Does a board vendor sell those and what would they be listed as? __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=242380

04-12-2008, 07:12 AM	#7
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: Looked at an interesting truck tonite Randy, it drove real nice, he pulled a heavy built dovetail trailer and 6,000 pound case tractor behind it for the last 7 years. Shawn, its a great truck for the price, would probably make the trip back to your place. Might cost as much in gas as the price of the truck tho! Dan, I'm sure the spid is real, dont know if it makes it rare but definetly cool __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

04-12-2008, 07:04 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Looked at an interesting truck tonite GM called them west coast Jr mirrors, those ones would be stainless. Those are period correct on there, and may actually be dealer parts since the truck came originally with below eyeline mirrors.

04-12-2008, 01:48 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Looked at an interesting truck tonite It`s funny,it has a`72 VIN,a`69 grille,and`70-up clearance lights.What`s up with the green mirror base trim?Did it have disc brakes?I know it`s been gone over before...mirrors,no bowtie on hood,black steering wheel/dash pad,lighter was added...but,I wonder what year it is. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-13-2008, 05:09 AM	#13
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Looked at an interesting truck tonite I'm thinkin that style of rear view mirror with the raised/ stamped mounting pad is 70-71 only. 69 didn't have it. __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

04-12-2008, 02:36 PM	#14
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Looked at an interesting truck tonite Pull the trigger, Rob!!! Coming down for the swap meet this weekend?! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

04-12-2008, 03:34 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Looked at an interesting truck tonite Buy that thing, and then make your way to the meet! From the sound of it, it looks like it will be a miniature Midwest Board Meet... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-13-2008, 01:51 AM	#16
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Re: Looked at an interesting truck tonite I could use a dump bed. And that outta work. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

04-13-2008, 02:42 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Looked at an interesting truck tonite It looks like a neat one to have. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-13-2008, 03:05 AM	#18
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Looked at an interesting truck tonite Well Rob, did you buy it?! You have enough space in that huge shop for ONE more if you squeeze!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson



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04-13-2008, 05:27 AM	#21
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Looked at an interesting truck tonite While we are on the mirror subject- what did '70 use, same as '69? And what about '68- same as '67? __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

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