'70 C/20 Funky color combo - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cheyenne shortstep · 04-22-2011, 02:42 AM

Bought a truck yesterday with a different color combo, it's yellow [possibly grapefruit] and green with green interior. Paint on the cab/clip is OG but the bed was replaced at some time. I will know more when I get it home and cleaned up Sat., SPID is completely illegible and chances of a build sheet are unlikely as the seat has been recovered. Was a big block originally but now sports a good running 350/TH400, factory A.C. blows cool,PS, PB, overall not a bad truck. I'll be putting the 8 lug Turbines that I scored at Pomona for $40 on this one, these suckers are cherry pie.

Garthc20 · 04-22-2011, 03:27 AM

Nice one gotta love a3/4
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Steve Hafner · 04-22-2011, 08:51 AM

It looks like it would have made a better looking "company truck" then this F O R D !!!

MrGoodpliers · 04-22-2011, 09:00 AM

I've seen grapefruit with medium olive before, but not on a '70. I thought grapefruit was a '71-'72 color... Anyway, I like it!

**special-K** · 04-22-2011, 09:04 AM

The Light Yellow/Medium Olive Poly is like a combo offered for the older guys who grew up with the '50s combos. The Yellow/Green 2-tone was a hit back then. White was the standard accent color but,with Dark Olive Poly and Light Yellow,Medium Olive Poly was offered as accent and could be reversed. There were other exceptions made,but only Medium Olive Poly was offered as a standard RPO alternative to White and only with the two colors. Trucks are out there,but not a real common sight. Those Turbines will lot "Boss" on that C/20

cheyenne shortstep · 04-25-2011, 02:06 AM

Got it home and started cleaning, not OG big block I never looked at the fender emblems. What threw me off was the BB fan shroud and BB engine stands, I don't know why as this is the OG engine and does not appear to have ever been out. Score on the Z/28 valve covers, they will be going on my '72. Not an ounce of rust on the cab, dash has not been cut or drilled. Straightened out the grille and new chrome bumper, used dash pad, carpet on the way w/sill plates, lost the lumber rack and saddle tanks, had a better tailgate just had to sand off the black primer. I have the missing A.C. stuff [under dash], thought I had the bed trim but the one I have is for a Longhorn. Gotta find 26 more lugnuts to install the Turbines. This sucker has a rear sway bar, I will try to get pics tomorrow so Special K or another guru can tell me if it is factory or not also has funky overloads [coil rear]. Engine runs like a dream and trans is tight, A.C. blows strong but may need a can of R-12 to be cold. Everything on this truck works, lights, brakes, P.S., wipers, doors shut solid, windows/wind wings, gauges etc. Probably gonna flip this one.

cheyenne shortstep · 04-25-2011, 02:17 AM

More pics., won't let me load more pics.? Maybe tomorrow.

**special-K** · 04-25-2011, 06:10 AM

That green interior sure makes for some funky in that combo. Your dog seems to like it. Anymore,I like the funky stuff all the more. I think about any parts or tire place can get you those. Or,did you mean "find" as in amonst your stuff. The only sway bars I know of from the factory were on Stepvans.

Hottrucks · 04-25-2011, 07:28 AM

Kool
Give it the CLR bath slap on the turbines and roll it!! what are you going to put on it for tires?

cheyenne shortstep · 04-26-2011, 12:45 AM

Here's the sway bar and after getting a good look it's definitely aftermarket, my dog loves trucks and was pissed when I had the seat out. The rear tires are 33x12.5/16.5 and are in good shape [the other one popped a bead when PO aired down the 16.5's] the front [of which I only have one] is 31x10.5/16.5.The rims are in excellent condition and will be an easy cleanup. I really scored on these wheels, I couldn't get the money out of my pocket fast enough when the guy said $10 a piece. It pays to walk Pomona early Sat.

Sicklajoie · 04-26-2011, 05:22 AM

Sweet truck!

**special-K** · 04-26-2011, 09:39 AM

I'm guessing that's a Hellwig or Addco. I've never seen an actual trailing arm version,but that's my guess.

**FirstOwner69** · 04-30-2011, 11:57 PM

The sway bar looks identical to the Hellwig I put on my '69 CST-20 in 1971. Coincidentally, I just removed it two days ago. Still have the receipt from Hasty Alignment in Santa Ana, CA.

DaBigKahuna · 05-01-2011, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

The sway bar looks identical to the Hellwig I put on my '69 CST-20 in 1971. Coincidentally, I just removed it two days ago. Still have the receipt from Hasty Alignment in Santa Ana, CA.

Was that the place on Harbor & Westminster?

**FirstOwner69** · 05-01-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBigKahuna

Was that the place on Harbor & Westminster?

Must be. Address was 3802 West Westminster Blvd. (17th at Harbor Blvd.) according to the receipt.

OJ1988 · 05-01-2011, 10:59 PM

Cool, reminds me of my 55 belair, it came yellow and offwhite, with twotone green interior
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04-22-2011, 02:42 AM	#1
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	'70 C/20 Funky color combo Bought a truck yesterday with a different color combo, it's yellow [possibly grapefruit] and green with green interior. Paint on the cab/clip is OG but the bed was replaced at some time. I will know more when I get it home and cleaned up Sat., SPID is completely illegible and chances of a build sheet are unlikely as the seat has been recovered. Was a big block originally but now sports a good running 350/TH400, factory A.C. blows cool,PS, PB, overall not a bad truck. I'll be putting the 8 lug Turbines that I scored at Pomona for $40 on this one, these suckers are cherry pie. Attached Images

04-22-2011, 03:27 AM	#2
Garthc20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: san diego ca Posts: 167	Re: '70 C/20 Funky color combo Nice one gotta love a3/4 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Custom camper 20 lwb 1978 yamaha xs1100 (insert clever quote here)

04-22-2011, 08:51 AM	#3
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: '70 C/20 Funky color combo It looks like it would have made a better looking "company truck" then this F O R D !!! Attached Images __________________ . . . . Life is short . . . we only have, right now. . . . . My 70 C-10's BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475526

04-22-2011, 09:00 AM	#4
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Re: '70 C/20 Funky color combo I've seen grapefruit with medium olive before, but not on a '70. I thought grapefruit was a '71-'72 color... Anyway, I like it! __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

04-22-2011, 09:04 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: '70 C/20 Funky color combo The Light Yellow/Medium Olive Poly is like a combo offered for the older guys who grew up with the '50s combos. The Yellow/Green 2-tone was a hit back then. White was the standard accent color but,with Dark Olive Poly and Light Yellow,Medium Olive Poly was offered as accent and could be reversed. There were other exceptions made,but only Medium Olive Poly was offered as a standard RPO alternative to White and only with the two colors. Trucks are out there,but not a real common sight. Those Turbines will lot "Boss" on that C/20 __________________ "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 ~

04-25-2011, 02:06 AM	#6
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: '70 C/20 Funky color combo Got it home and started cleaning, not OG big block I never looked at the fender emblems. What threw me off was the BB fan shroud and BB engine stands, I don't know why as this is the OG engine and does not appear to have ever been out. Score on the Z/28 valve covers, they will be going on my '72. Not an ounce of rust on the cab, dash has not been cut or drilled. Straightened out the grille and new chrome bumper, used dash pad, carpet on the way w/sill plates, lost the lumber rack and saddle tanks, had a better tailgate just had to sand off the black primer. I have the missing A.C. stuff [under dash], thought I had the bed trim but the one I have is for a Longhorn. Gotta find 26 more lugnuts to install the Turbines. This sucker has a rear sway bar, I will try to get pics tomorrow so Special K or another guru can tell me if it is factory or not also has funky overloads [coil rear]. Engine runs like a dream and trans is tight, A.C. blows strong but may need a can of R-12 to be cold. Everything on this truck works, lights, brakes, P.S., wipers, doors shut solid, windows/wind wings, gauges etc. Probably gonna flip this one. Attached Images

04-25-2011, 02:17 AM	#7
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: '70 C/20 Funky color combo More pics., won't let me load more pics.? Maybe tomorrow.

04-25-2011, 06:10 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: '70 C/20 Funky color combo That green interior sure makes for some funky in that combo. Your dog seems to like it. Anymore,I like the funky stuff all the more. I think about any parts or tire place can get you those. Or,did you mean "find" as in amonst your stuff. The only sway bars I know of from the factory were on Stepvans. __________________ "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; 04-25-2011 at 06:15 AM.

04-25-2011, 07:28 AM	#9
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: '70 C/20 Funky color combo Kool Give it the CLR bath slap on the turbines and roll it!! what are you going to put on it for tires? __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

04-26-2011, 12:45 AM	#10
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: '70 C/20 Funky color combo Here's the sway bar and after getting a good look it's definitely aftermarket, my dog loves trucks and was pissed when I had the seat out. The rear tires are 33x12.5/16.5 and are in good shape [the other one popped a bead when PO aired down the 16.5's] the front [of which I only have one] is 31x10.5/16.5.The rims are in excellent condition and will be an easy cleanup. I really scored on these wheels, I couldn't get the money out of my pocket fast enough when the guy said $10 a piece. It pays to walk Pomona early Sat. Attached Images

04-26-2011, 05:22 AM	#11
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,513	Re: '70 C/20 Funky color combo Sweet truck! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

04-26-2011, 09:39 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: '70 C/20 Funky color combo I'm guessing that's a Hellwig or Addco. I've never seen an actual trailing arm version,but that's my guess. __________________ "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 ~

04-30-2011, 11:57 PM	#13
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,854	Re: '70 C/20 Funky color combo The sway bar looks identical to the Hellwig I put on my '69 CST-20 in 1971. Coincidentally, I just removed it two days ago. Still have the receipt from Hasty Alignment in Santa Ana, CA.

05-01-2011, 10:59 PM	#16
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: '70 C/20 Funky color combo Cool, reminds me of my 55 belair, it came yellow and offwhite, with twotone green interior Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

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