I ran down to the convenience store and..... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**davischevy** · 03-23-2015, 09:41 PM

came back with this. Actually the son in law went and picked it up yesterday. We were just lucky the guy decided to go fishing, because it was so far back in the hills, we would have never found it.

I had my $4 hot dog lunch in my hand when I walked out of the store and parked at the pump was this 70 4X4. Original paint, seat cover, exhaust, tow hooks, under the hood etc. I struck up a conversation with the guy and the next thing I know we own it.

I'll try to post progress pics. I already went to my secret stash and found a set of correct style stainless hubcaps and ordered a set of 8" powdercoated steelies today. Seat and detailing is next. I have to get the primer off the tailgate and I have one more OE chrome rear sport bumper.

**Boog** · 03-23-2015, 10:00 PM

These trucks just fall in your lap Larry? You keep it up and we'll be calling you the C/10 King, part 2.

**davischevy** · 03-23-2015, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

These trucks just fall in your lap Larry? You keep it up and we'll be calling you the C/10 King, part 2.

The son in law washed it and ran it by the house yesterday afternoon. when he left she said "did you really buy that?". I said "yep, quite an investment, huh?" She just rolled her eyes.

BTW Boog, I saw that 68 stepper today. you would sure look good in that thing.

**Boog** · 03-23-2015, 10:27 PM

Yes I would.

But I have a stepper. You don't. Yet.

**davischevy** · 03-23-2015, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Yes I would.

But I have a stepper. You don't. Yet.

I'm not gonna push my luck. I'm not sure I could get away with two "investments" in one week.

cooperhw · 03-23-2015, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

The son in law washed it and ran it by the house yesterday afternoon. when he left she said "did you really buy that?". I said "yep, quite an investment, huh?" She just rolled her eyes.

BTW Boog, I saw that 68 stepper today. you would sure look good in that thing.

that's a really cool truck but the story with the wife rolling her eyes had me chuckling. My wife used to get upset, but after 30 years of the same story she also just kinda rolls them eyes and goes back inside. Ha.

**special-K** · 03-24-2015, 07:03 PM

My local convenience store doesn't sell these trucks, but they do sell hot dogs

That may be a Luverne bumper, same people who made GM accessory grill guards

chaff · 03-24-2015, 07:13 PM

Why do you have to get the primer off the tailgate.
Possible answer primer attracts water and even lets it through. If that's the case how long should primer be on before its painted over.

**davischevy** · 03-24-2015, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chaff

Why do you have to get the primer off the tailgate.
Possible answer primer attracts water and even lets it through. If that's the case how long should primer be on before its painted over.

Maybe I should have said, "paint the primer area". It will be harder to touch the area up than doing a good paint job. I have NOS moldings, but I will use used trim.

Larry

**davischevy** · 08-17-2015, 09:45 PM

We finally got the 8" wheels mounted.

**davischevy** · 03-24-2015, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

My local convenience store doesn't sell these trucks, but they do sell hot dogs

That may be a Luverne bumper, same people who made GM accessory grill guards

I won't throw the bumper away. It's not like the "dealer bumpers" that most trucks had around here.

Larry

**jocko** · 03-23-2015, 10:07 PM

wow, very nice - congrats

sduckworth13 · 03-23-2015, 10:45 PM

Cool story and nice truck.

**derotoreut** · 03-24-2015, 10:16 AM

very nice looking 70, with good looking grill. Tow hooks too! Very cool. I'm with you on the rear sport bumper, but thats just me and my opinion. I'm sure others would like the step bumper.

sboris · 03-24-2015, 10:27 AM

Good looking. Looks well maintained.

EARNHARDT#3 · 03-24-2015, 10:32 AM

Now that is a VERY convienient convenience store!

**steelhorse** · 03-24-2015, 11:42 AM

That was probable the most expensive hot dog you ever bought.....LOL

Bladeboy1998 · 03-24-2015, 11:58 AM

Why not me !!! I can't even find one, you have one find you. Nice truck!

hugger6933 · 03-24-2015, 12:24 PM

That is Arkansas the state motto up until a few years ago was called the land of opportunity. And also up until a few years ago those type thing presented themselves quite often not so much anymore. The way I got my 68 Lemans convert, is a man came by my shop and saw some older stuff and asked if I had interest in the older stuff I said yes depending if it was the right bla bla bla. He said I have a 68 convert lemans I would like out of my yard it runs and drives if you would give $300 you can get it.

EARNHARDT#3 · 03-24-2015, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hugger6933

That is Arkansas the state motto up until a few years ago was called the land of opportunity. And also up until a few years ago those type thing presented themselves quite often not so much anymore. The way I got my 68 Lemans convert, is a man came by my shop and saw some older stuff and asked if I had interest in the older stuff I said yes depending if it was the right bla bla bla. He said I have a 68 convert lemans I would like out of my yard it runs and drives if you would give $300 you can get it.

I just saw a rough 67 or 68 LeMans convertible go for $25,000 at an auction!

hugger6933 · 03-24-2015, 12:25 PM

But it still wasn't a truck, but I do still have it.

**Boog** · 03-24-2015, 12:36 PM

Im with you jim. Good deals dont find me.

**Boog** · 03-24-2015, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Im with you jim. Good deals dont find me.

Well not many that is. Thanks Larry.

hugger6933 · 03-24-2015, 03:40 PM

I wish I had been at that auction I've put an LS 6.0 in mine and would take a LOT less than that!

**Classic Bowties** · 03-24-2015, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bladeboy1998

Why not me !!! I can't even find one, you have one find you. Nice truck!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

Im with you jim. Good deals dont find me.

X 2 twice, I have been looking for a set of them damn tow hooks for almost going on twenty years now. Nice find there davischevy! Mel

03-23-2015, 09:41 PM	#1
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,866	I ran down to the convenience store and..... came back with this. Actually the son in law went and picked it up yesterday. We were just lucky the guy decided to go fishing, because it was so far back in the hills, we would have never found it. I had my $4 hot dog lunch in my hand when I walked out of the store and parked at the pump was this 70 4X4. Original paint, seat cover, exhaust, tow hooks, under the hood etc. I struck up a conversation with the guy and the next thing I know we own it. I'll try to post progress pics. I already went to my secret stash and found a set of correct style stainless hubcaps and ordered a set of 8" powdercoated steelies today. Seat and detailing is next. I have to get the primer off the tailgate and I have one more OE chrome rear sport bumper. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

03-23-2015, 10:00 PM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,543	Re: I ran down to the convenience store and..... These trucks just fall in your lap Larry? You keep it up and we'll be calling you the C/10 King, part 2. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-23-2015, 10:27 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,543	Re: I ran down to the convenience store and..... Yes I would. But I have a stepper. You don't. Yet. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-24-2015, 07:03 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: I ran down to the convenience store and..... My local convenience store doesn't sell these trucks, but they do sell hot dogs That may be a Luverne bumper, same people who made GM accessory grill guards __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 03-24-2015 at 07:09 PM.

03-24-2015, 07:13 PM	#8
chaff Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: montrose colo Posts: 24	Re: I ran down to the convenience store and..... Why do you have to get the primer off the tailgate. Possible answer primer attracts water and even lets it through. If that's the case how long should primer be on before its painted over.

08-17-2015, 09:45 PM	#10
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,866	Re: I ran down to the convenience store and..... We finally got the 8" wheels mounted. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

03-23-2015, 10:07 PM	#12
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: I ran down to the convenience store and..... wow, very nice - congrats

03-23-2015, 10:45 PM	#13
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: I ran down to the convenience store and..... Cool story and nice truck. __________________ Scott

03-24-2015, 10:16 AM	#14
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	Re: I ran down to the convenience store and..... very nice looking 70, with good looking grill. Tow hooks too! Very cool. I'm with you on the rear sport bumper, but thats just me and my opinion. I'm sure others would like the step bumper. __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

03-24-2015, 10:27 AM	#15
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: I ran down to the convenience store and..... Good looking. Looks well maintained. __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

03-24-2015, 10:32 AM	#16
EARNHARDT#3 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1,417	Re: I ran down to the convenience store and..... Now that is a VERY convienient convenience store! __________________ 1967 C10, LWB, 250, Powerglide, PS, PB, 3/4 STATIC DROP

03-24-2015, 11:42 AM	#17
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: I ran down to the convenience store and..... That was probable the most expensive hot dog you ever bought.....LOL

03-24-2015, 11:58 AM	#18
Bladeboy1998 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 520	Re: I ran down to the convenience store and..... Why not me !!! I can't even find one, you have one find you. Nice truck!

03-24-2015, 12:24 PM	#19
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: I ran down to the convenience store and..... That is Arkansas the state motto up until a few years ago was called the land of opportunity. And also up until a few years ago those type thing presented themselves quite often not so much anymore. The way I got my 68 Lemans convert, is a man came by my shop and saw some older stuff and asked if I had interest in the older stuff I said yes depending if it was the right bla bla bla. He said I have a 68 convert lemans I would like out of my yard it runs and drives if you would give $300 you can get it.

03-24-2015, 12:25 PM	#21
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: I ran down to the convenience store and..... But it still wasn't a truck, but I do still have it.



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03-24-2015, 12:36 PM	#22
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,543	Re: I ran down to the convenience store and..... Im with you jim. Good deals dont find me. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-24-2015, 03:40 PM	#24
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: I ran down to the convenience store and..... I wish I had been at that auction I've put an LS 6.0 in mine and would take a LOT less than that!

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