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elks · 03-19-2009, 10:35 AM

I had long dreamed of gettign this truck. It was my grandfathers truck who was the original owner. He passed away about 5 years ago and since then the truck just sat at my grandmas house. Well last weekend, out of the blue I walk out and find it on a trailer. Of course I kind of lost it for a bit. The next morning I was up early going through things. I found a wealth of little treasures.

My uncle (who gave up the truck for me), said the engine had a bad nock last time he started it 2 years ago. So I fired up the engine just long enough to go from the street into my drive. About 1 truck length later and I blew a rod. So the first course of action is a new engine.

It has pretty much everything original except: THe stereo (it does has an 8 track player). The seat is in great shape, not rips etc. Here are some pictures:

The paint was redone once, hence the non original cab top.

The wounded 350. I am going to have the High School Auto Class/Teacher do the rebuild which means no labor cost and more upgrades.

Here is the build slip in glove box. (No paper under seat though. I have a few questions on this. Like what was the 7.50-16.0 High thing? Also, What were the below eye line mirrors? I am thinkiing my grandpa changed those out to a wide set for the camper.

I also have hte original title. The original Laon papers, Owners book, warranty paper, etc. It has the original split rims with shiny hub caps (They are a little dented etc.)
Here is the rst problems I face. The drivers side door/floor board. This is the worst of the 2 areas on thh truck. How hard is that to fix? How costly will it be to get it done right? ANd also around the storage box on passenger side.

Both Door trims are in about the same shape. Can they be restored?

The dash area... Can the cracks on the pad be fixed with out redoing the whole dash? I have teeth marks on on the dash from when I was teething as a little kid. The first real marks on the interior to My grandpas truck.

Also was the second gas tank a dealer or a factory option? THere is one behind the seat and a spot for on under the bed. The one under the bed was taken out because it always leaked.

At any rate thanks for looking. I am hoping to get started on this build over the summer. I have jeeps to build until then have a summer trip to moab.

If you would like to see pics of the title, warranty, etc. let me know.

P.S. The activation time killed me I was wanting to share this with you asap. So far I have read on tihis sight for about 3 hours in the last 2 days.

68C10HotRod · 03-19-2009, 10:56 AM

Welcome to the board. There is a ton of knowledge here that will really be handy when you dig into your "new" truck.

Congrats on getting your grandpa's ride!! Very nicely equipped truck. It will be a blast to cruise down the road thinking about your younger days when it's running again.

clos69 · 03-19-2009, 11:00 AM

Welcome from Texas...you have a nice project there.....it is a highlander edition truck...nice to see that it's still in the family.

**Stocker** · 03-19-2009, 11:24 AM

Welcome and congrats! It's great that your truck will be kept in the family and that you will be taking good care of her and fixing the stuff that needs attention. That's a very nice truck! And you have found the very best forum for these trucks... lots of info and great support available here. Oh, click here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/Chevyear.html to decode your VIN.

7.50-16 is the tire size -- 6PR = 6 ply rated tires. High might mean high pressure? The mirrors are the stock below-eyeline mirrors, meaning you can see over them -- as opposed to west-coast style mirrors similar to this.

R.L. · 03-19-2009, 11:48 AM

Hi, welcome! The rust shouldn't be to much to repair, provided theirs not a lot more in places you can't see but I've seen some members here work miracles. Your's doesn't look bad at all. The door panels can be restored but I would say the dash pad will have to be replaced but there not so expensive. You have a nice starting point that truck looks good and it belonged to you're grand father, cool. Don't get in a hurry don't lose you're vision and find a place out of the weather to park it.

metalman1968 · 03-19-2009, 01:44 PM

Welcome from Wa. A great place for ideas and knowledge. I say restore it as a tribute to gramps. A warm and fuzzy thing from childhood you can never replace............

72BlckButy · 03-19-2009, 01:57 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

Great looking truck!

chipflyer · 03-19-2009, 08:04 PM

Welcome Rob,
You will find a wealth of information here and also a bunch of folks who care about their trucks as much as you do. The mirrors are the optional below eye line mirrors and I don't see the auxiliary tank listed on the SPID, so it must have been installed at the dealership. Does it list it on any of the original paperwork by chance? Check this sites board vendors, one of them can get you a new dash pad at a reasonable price.

Jeff

factorystock · 03-19-2009, 08:18 PM

Welcome, very fortunate to inherit a nice c 20 survivor. A high percentage of 3/4 ton trucks in this era were bought as recreational vehicles to haul a camper and were ordered with nice options. Enjoy the benefits of having a beefy vehicle that can haul a real load. I will answer what " high" means on your glove box decal. The tires were ordered with highway tread instead of traction tread.

ChevLoRay · 03-19-2009, 09:41 PM

Yeah, welcome from the Heart of Arkansas! Nice story. Wish I had something with a history that was MY history. That really adds to the story. Hopefully, what I have now will be that to my sons and grandsons. At least, they'll have a story to tell after I'm gone.

mjensen · 03-19-2009, 10:49 PM

Welcome from UT.

Mine is a similar story, and I can tell you that truck means more to me than anything else in my driveway.

67_C-30 · 03-20-2009, 12:05 AM

Welcome to the board! Nice truck!

**Joesjunk** · 03-20-2009, 09:24 AM

Great story! Nice truck too!! Have you looked under the seat cover to see if it still has the original "Orange Plaid" inserts in the seat?

elks · 03-20-2009, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joesjunk

Great story! Nice truck too!! Have you looked under the seat cover to see if it still has the original "Orange Plaid" inserts in the seat?

You mean this I am assumming. Yeah I looked, just checked the edges then covered it back up by seat cover.

**Joesjunk** · 03-20-2009, 10:17 AM

Yep, Thats it! I think there a cool looking seat! Great colors you have too!

hounddogs! · 03-20-2009, 10:24 AM

Congrats from Kansas on your acquisition! I have grandpa's truck as well; you can't beat memories. It's the one vehicle that I know will always be in the fleet.

70cstjr · 03-20-2009, 11:33 AM

congrats, your grandfather had a beautiful truck and now you do, there are alot of very nice hard to find options on your truck that will make it stand out from others, take care of her and im sure your grandfather will be proud of the way u want to restore it

**steelhorse** · 03-20-2009, 12:44 PM

Congrats on your "new"truck.

**72 Super** · 03-20-2009, 07:30 PM

Welcome from Maryland. That is a very nice truck you have as well as some memories. I would keep it forever.

Ray

03-19-2009, 10:35 AM	#1
elks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NW, Colorado Posts: 285	New Guy, Old Truck I had long dreamed of gettign this truck. It was my grandfathers truck who was the original owner. He passed away about 5 years ago and since then the truck just sat at my grandmas house. Well last weekend, out of the blue I walk out and find it on a trailer. Of course I kind of lost it for a bit. The next morning I was up early going through things. I found a wealth of little treasures. My uncle (who gave up the truck for me), said the engine had a bad nock last time he started it 2 years ago. So I fired up the engine just long enough to go from the street into my drive. About 1 truck length later and I blew a rod. So the first course of action is a new engine. It has pretty much everything original except: THe stereo (it does has an 8 track player). The seat is in great shape, not rips etc. Here are some pictures: The paint was redone once, hence the non original cab top. The wounded 350. I am going to have the High School Auto Class/Teacher do the rebuild which means no labor cost and more upgrades. Here is the build slip in glove box. (No paper under seat though. I have a few questions on this. Like what was the 7.50-16.0 High thing? Also, What were the below eye line mirrors? I am thinkiing my grandpa changed those out to a wide set for the camper. I also have hte original title. The original Laon papers, Owners book, warranty paper, etc. It has the original split rims with shiny hub caps (They are a little dented etc.) Here is the rst problems I face. The drivers side door/floor board. This is the worst of the 2 areas on thh truck. How hard is that to fix? How costly will it be to get it done right? ANd also around the storage box on passenger side. Both Door trims are in about the same shape. Can they be restored? The dash area... Can the cracks on the pad be fixed with out redoing the whole dash? I have teeth marks on on the dash from when I was teething as a little kid. The first real marks on the interior to My grandpas truck. Also was the second gas tank a dealer or a factory option? THere is one behind the seat and a spot for on under the bed. The one under the bed was taken out because it always leaked. At any rate thanks for looking. I am hoping to get started on this build over the summer. I have jeeps to build until then have a summer trip to moab. If you would like to see pics of the title, warranty, etc. let me know. P.S. The activation time killed me I was wanting to share this with you asap. So far I have read on tihis sight for about 3 hours in the last 2 days.

03-19-2009, 10:56 AM	#2
68C10HotRod Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Omaha, NE 68144 Posts: 333	Re: New Guy, Old Truck Welcome to the board. There is a ton of knowledge here that will really be handy when you dig into your "new" truck. Congrats on getting your grandpa's ride!! Very nicely equipped truck. It will be a blast to cruise down the road thinking about your younger days when it's running again. __________________ Bryan '52 Bel Air 2dr HT - in pieces '68 C10 - 6cyl/4spd REMOVED, LT1/T56 to be installed “Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.” - Benjamin Franklin "And those who know what's best for us, Must rise and save us from ourselves" - RUSH lyric (mockery)

03-19-2009, 11:00 AM	#3
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: New Guy, Old Truck Welcome from Texas...you have a nice project there.....it is a highlander edition truck...nice to see that it's still in the family. __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

03-19-2009, 11:24 AM	#4
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,732	Re: New Guy, Old Truck Welcome and congrats! It's great that your truck will be kept in the family and that you will be taking good care of her and fixing the stuff that needs attention. That's a very nice truck! And you have found the very best forum for these trucks... lots of info and great support available here. Oh, click here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/Chevyear.html to decode your VIN. 7.50-16 is the tire size -- 6PR = 6 ply rated tires. High might mean high pressure? The mirrors are the stock below-eyeline mirrors, meaning you can see over them -- as opposed to west-coast style mirrors similar to this. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

03-19-2009, 11:48 AM	#5
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: New Guy, Old Truck Hi, welcome! The rust shouldn't be to much to repair, provided theirs not a lot more in places you can't see but I've seen some members here work miracles. Your's doesn't look bad at all. The door panels can be restored but I would say the dash pad will have to be replaced but there not so expensive. You have a nice starting point that truck looks good and it belonged to you're grand father, cool. Don't get in a hurry don't lose you're vision and find a place out of the weather to park it.

03-19-2009, 01:44 PM	#6
metalman1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: yakima wa. Posts: 95	Re: New Guy, Old Truck Welcome from Wa. A great place for ideas and knowledge. I say restore it as a tribute to gramps. A warm and fuzzy thing from childhood you can never replace............

03-19-2009, 01:57 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New Guy, Old Truck to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. Great looking truck! __________________ -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)

03-19-2009, 08:04 PM	#8
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: New Guy, Old Truck Welcome Rob, You will find a wealth of information here and also a bunch of folks who care about their trucks as much as you do. The mirrors are the optional below eye line mirrors and I don't see the auxiliary tank listed on the SPID, so it must have been installed at the dealership. Does it list it on any of the original paperwork by chance? Check this sites board vendors, one of them can get you a new dash pad at a reasonable price. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

03-19-2009, 08:18 PM	#9
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: New Guy, Old Truck Welcome, very fortunate to inherit a nice c 20 survivor. A high percentage of 3/4 ton trucks in this era were bought as recreational vehicles to haul a camper and were ordered with nice options. Enjoy the benefits of having a beefy vehicle that can haul a real load. I will answer what " high" means on your glove box decal. The tires were ordered with highway tread instead of traction tread.

03-19-2009, 09:41 PM	#10
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: New Guy, Old Truck Yeah, welcome from the Heart of Arkansas! Nice story. Wish I had something with a history that was MY history. That really adds to the story. Hopefully, what I have now will be that to my sons and grandsons. At least, they'll have a story to tell after I'm gone. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

03-19-2009, 10:49 PM	#11
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: New Guy, Old Truck Welcome from UT. Mine is a similar story, and I can tell you that truck means more to me than anything else in my driveway. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

03-20-2009, 12:05 AM	#12
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: New Guy, Old Truck Welcome to the board! Nice truck! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

03-20-2009, 09:24 AM	#13
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,710	Re: New Guy, Old Truck Great story! Nice truck too!! Have you looked under the seat cover to see if it still has the original "Orange Plaid" inserts in the seat? __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

03-20-2009, 10:17 AM	#15
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,710	Re: New Guy, Old Truck Yep, Thats it! I think there a cool looking seat! Great colors you have too! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

03-20-2009, 10:24 AM	#16
hounddogs! Restoring it $200 at a time... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NE Kansas Posts: 889	Re: New Guy, Old Truck Congrats from Kansas on your acquisition! I have grandpa's truck as well; you can't beat memories. It's the one vehicle that I know will always be in the fleet. __________________ Charter member of the 'Put the dimmer switch back on the damn floor where it belongs' Society '68 5.3L-4 speed LWB C20; grandpa bought it for the farm in '71. Now LS 5.3, rather than 327. DD '09 Pilot Weekender '65 Skylark 300-4V-4 speed Wife's '07 Lexus ES350; 117 actuator motors and I can't see the engine. Son's '04 F250 SuperCab 6.0



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03-20-2009, 11:33 AM	#17
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: New Guy, Old Truck congrats, your grandfather had a beautiful truck and now you do, there are alot of very nice hard to find options on your truck that will make it stand out from others, take care of her and im sure your grandfather will be proud of the way u want to restore it __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER

03-20-2009, 12:44 PM	#18
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: New Guy, Old Truck Congrats on your "new"truck.

03-20-2009, 07:30 PM	#19
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: New Guy, Old Truck Welcome from Maryland. That is a very nice truck you have as well as some memories. I would keep it forever. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

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