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KEH · 01-02-2004, 11:45 AM

Just curious. I've had mine for 22 years. Bought it in Germany in 1982 from another GI. Are there any 1 owners out there?

**Yukon Jack** · 01-02-2004, 11:46 AM

Had mine for about 3 1/2 years now. I'm gonna guess you have most of us beat. Was your truck actually in Germany when you bought it in 1982?

PanelDeland · 01-02-2004, 11:52 AM

I bought my 67 in 1981, I drove it for 16 years 2 tranny's 3 engines,about 20,000 a year plus.I tore the engine down for another rebuild and while it was apart before I had machine work done I found my 68 for about the price of an engine.I bought it in 97 and haven't got to start back on the 67 yet.
If I had more places to put stuff I would probably have a couple more and some other projects too.
Mrs.Panel says I'm eat up with old the car bug.

PR454SS · 01-02-2004, 11:54 AM

I spent 9 years in Germany you could really get some good deals from homeward bound GI's. I have had my flatbed 69 since 96.
Got the two 72's last year.

HeavyK20 · 01-02-2004, 11:59 AM

I've had pieces of trucks for 3 years. I got a real one last August.

SCOTI · 01-02-2004, 12:03 PM

I've owned my 67/8 RestoRod since 1987. My 68 beater was aquired in '00 & my most recent truck is the 74 bought Oct. 2002.

dubie · 01-02-2004, 12:05 PM

almost 6 years now.......and still working on it

zyggy72 · 01-02-2004, 12:06 PM

I got my first truck a little over 3 years ago, and that was it, I've been hooked ever since. At this point I think I can still count all the trucks I have with just my fingers whether they are parts or being restored.

Paul72 · 01-02-2004, 12:15 PM

The K/20 has been in the family since '75
The K5 since '76 or '77

Both 2nd owners

JayDubBlazer · 01-02-2004, 12:16 PM

I have had mine for 2 1/2 years now

veltex · 01-02-2004, 12:20 PM

end of Sept. 03

KEH · 01-02-2004, 12:31 PM

Jack, Yeah it was there in Germany when I bought it. I drove it all over Europe, and it was unusual bacuase there were not many trucks over there. Their version of a truck is a lot differnet looking than ours.

72shadetree · 01-02-2004, 12:36 PM

one 72 about 6 yrs the other 72 about 3 yrs the wifes 69 a month

BraveDave · 01-02-2004, 12:43 PM

One year two weeks ago.....

Ackattack · 01-02-2004, 01:20 PM

Nearly 7 years, and almost done!

Bought it when I was a Junior in HS, drove it daily until I was a junior in college.

ChrisK10 · 01-02-2004, 01:46 PM

I've had my truck since the Saturday after Thanksgiving of last year...

midyearvet@aol. · 01-02-2004, 01:48 PM

34 years
Bought it new in 1970 CST 10 350 auto. 2wheel drive
Now it looks like a 72 Super Cheyanne 4X4 4spd with a 427 in it.
Still love it.
$3500.00 new out the door. Have a little more in it now.
Rick- Ca.

jugernot · 01-02-2004, 02:11 PM

Three years, and still working on it.

68CST327 · 01-02-2004, 03:27 PM

My parents bought the '68 from a guy in 1977. He ordered it from the dealer with all the options, including dual saddle tanks, camper mirrors, and I think even the camper! The only thing I think he didn't option was the big block

So my family are the second owners.

dinnut · 01-02-2004, 03:40 PM

hmm had my 70 since march or something

PrimeredThunder · 01-02-2004, 03:41 PM

I've had mine since Dec. 01' when i bought it the day before I turned 15...couldn't even drive yet

. I guess its been just a bit over 2 years now and I can say that it's MY truck...all MY money has paid for it...proud to be a hard working 17 yr-old

pissonNOS · 01-02-2004, 03:41 PM

well my grandpa bought it new in 69 then in 95 when he lost his licence my dad bought it from him and it sat in the garage till 2000 when i was 15 and we started fixing it for me

jcueckert13 · 01-02-2004, 04:07 PM

lets see my grandfather bought my 70 gmc in 1980. my dad got the truck when my grandfather died in 1992 ang i got the truck dec. 1 2003.

purple69 · 01-02-2004, 04:41 PM

had mine 3 years

**Canadian694x4** · 01-02-2004, 04:48 PM

Had Mine Since July 24th, 2002...4th Owner...

01-02-2004, 11:45 AM	#1
KEH Better late than never Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 324	How long have you had your truck? Just curious. I've had mine for 22 years. Bought it in Germany in 1982 from another GI. Are there any 1 owners out there? __________________ 1970 C/10 SWB Stepside

01-02-2004, 11:46 AM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Had mine for about 3 1/2 years now. I'm gonna guess you have most of us beat. Was your truck actually in Germany when you bought it in 1982? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-02-2004, 11:52 AM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	I bought my 67 in 1981, I drove it for 16 years 2 tranny's 3 engines,about 20,000 a year plus.I tore the engine down for another rebuild and while it was apart before I had machine work done I found my 68 for about the price of an engine.I bought it in 97 and haven't got to start back on the 67 yet. If I had more places to put stuff I would probably have a couple more and some other projects too. Mrs.Panel says I'm eat up with old the car bug. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-02-2004, 11:54 AM	#4
PR454SS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 338	I spent 9 years in Germany you could really get some good deals from homeward bound GI's. I have had my flatbed 69 since 96. Got the two 72's last year. __________________ PR Too many projects, not enough time! 72SWB 350/350TH, 3500stall,525 lift cam 3:73 posi. Sold! 69LWB Flatbed 350/Super T-10, ported/polished 481 heads, 480 lift cam. 78SWB 468/400TH, ported/polished Alum. heads, 3:42 posi, 3000 stall on 17x8 and 18x9.5's 77 Jeep CJ-5 304V8 fiberglass body on 36" Ground Hawgs

01-02-2004, 11:59 AM	#5
HeavyK20 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: New Richmond, WI Posts: 547	I've had pieces of trucks for 3 years. I got a real one last August. __________________ Eric 1969 K20, 465/205 package

01-02-2004, 12:03 PM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,080	I've owned my 67/8 RestoRod since 1987. My 68 beater was aquired in '00 & my most recent truck is the 74 bought Oct. 2002. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-02-2004, 12:05 PM	#7
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	almost 6 years now.......and still working on it __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

01-02-2004, 12:06 PM	#8
zyggy72 Can't kick the addiction! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Riverton, CT 06065 Posts: 402	I got my first truck a little over 3 years ago, and that was it, I've been hooked ever since. At this point I think I can still count all the trucks I have with just my fingers whether they are parts or being restored.

01-02-2004, 12:15 PM	#9
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	The K/20 has been in the family since '75 The K5 since '76 or '77 Both 2nd owners __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

01-02-2004, 12:16 PM	#10
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	I have had mine for 2 1/2 years now __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

01-02-2004, 12:20 PM	#11
veltex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 257	end of Sept. 03

01-02-2004, 12:31 PM	#12
KEH Better late than never Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 324	Jack, Yeah it was there in Germany when I bought it. I drove it all over Europe, and it was unusual bacuase there were not many trucks over there. Their version of a truck is a lot differnet looking than ours. __________________ 1970 C/10 SWB Stepside

01-02-2004, 12:36 PM	#13
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	one 72 about 6 yrs the other 72 about 3 yrs the wifes 69 a month __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

01-02-2004, 12:43 PM	#14
BraveDave Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 336	One year two weeks ago..... Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy Cheyenne Super, '56 Chevy Bel Air,'56 Chevy Nomad, '61 Chevy Impala, '64 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1966 Thunderbird Convertible

01-02-2004, 01:20 PM	#15
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Nearly 7 years, and almost done! Bought it when I was a Junior in HS, drove it daily until I was a junior in college. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index



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01-02-2004, 01:46 PM	#16
ChrisK10 1971 C20 Custom Camper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ames/Shenandoah, IA Posts: 1,435	I've had my truck since the Saturday after Thanksgiving of last year... __________________ '71 Chevy C20 Custom Camper, 454, TH400 '97 GMC K1500 5.7L

01-02-2004, 01:48 PM	#17
midyearvet@aol. Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Napa, Ca. Posts: 103	34 years Bought it new in 1970 CST 10 350 auto. 2wheel drive Now it looks like a 72 Super Cheyanne 4X4 4spd with a 427 in it. Still love it. $3500.00 new out the door. Have a little more in it now. Rick- Ca.

01-02-2004, 02:11 PM	#18
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Three years, and still working on it. Attached Images

01-02-2004, 03:27 PM	#19
68CST327 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 443	My parents bought the '68 from a guy in 1977. He ordered it from the dealer with all the options, including dual saddle tanks, camper mirrors, and I think even the camper! The only thing I think he didn't option was the big block So my family are the second owners.

01-02-2004, 03:40 PM	#20
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	hmm had my 70 since march or something __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

01-02-2004, 03:41 PM	#21
PrimeredThunder Back from the Dead Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 522	I've had mine since Dec. 01' when i bought it the day before I turned 15...couldn't even drive yet . I guess its been just a bit over 2 years now and I can say that it's MY truck...all MY money has paid for it...proud to be a hard working 17 yr-old __________________ The only Carb that matters to me is the one under my hood! Salem, Oregon

01-02-2004, 03:41 PM	#22
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	well my grandpa bought it new in 69 then in 95 when he lost his licence my dad bought it from him and it sat in the garage till 2000 when i was 15 and we started fixing it for me __________________ 69 GMC bagged

01-02-2004, 04:07 PM	#23
jcueckert13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Edgewood New Mexico Posts: 2,088	lets see my grandfather bought my 70 gmc in 1980. my dad got the truck when my grandfather died in 1992 ang i got the truck dec. 1 2003. __________________ 1990 subaru legcy (daily driver) 1987 Toyota 4runner (weekend toy) 1968 C30 flatbed dually 1970 C10 longbed stepside (in pieces) 1976 Dodge Dart 1963 Dodge Dart

01-02-2004, 04:41 PM	#24
purple69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: maiden nc usa Posts: 162	had mine 3 years Attached Images

01-02-2004, 04:48 PM	#25
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Had Mine Since July 24th, 2002...4th Owner... Attached Images __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

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