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streetstar · 04-11-2008, 12:37 AM

Picked up a '69 long bed 2 days ago finally that i had posted a week ago to get the boards opinion on pricing, etc. (it had been on okc CL forever -- guess patina'ed longbeds get no love)

This thing looks like a paw paw mobile on the outside, but it runs awesome -- better than i expected. Will post some more pics when the Oklahoma monsoon stops and i can crawl under it. But not having driven a vehicle with front drums and manual steering in a while --- i had to get used to thinking ahead when i drove

307 (i assume), 2 barrel and a TH350 trans. (i was actually relieved it didnt have the th 400 -- a 350 can be coaxed to get better gas mileage than the 400) It will chirp the tires if you want, but with this truck, whats the point. I would like to get 13 or 14 mpg, so i have a very light foot.

I'll post more pics later, but plans for now are to get the "interior refresh" kit from LMC, (seat cover, dash pad, door panels and rubber floor mat), and put in some fresh bed wood and enjoy.
The body is in good enough condition that it could be re-painted and replace the side trim for a minimal outlay (whatever that is) later on for a country boy resto (not body off), but for now, i may try to seal the "patina'ed" spots to keep them from turning into rust and just enjoy something that i won't shed a tear over if it gets scratched. (except the grill shell and frt bumper -- they are pristine, and i will be upset if anything happened to them, based on the latest prices i saw for a repop shell in LMC - ouch)

PS -- if any of you has these old wheels, could you give me some center cap suggestions? being a 69, they are 6 lug (the PO stated that he couldnt find any "push thru" caps to fit it-- but i wonder how hard he looked)

TonyJohnson · 04-11-2008, 12:50 AM

Those wheels look fine to me... Nice find.

chevy72blu · 04-11-2008, 01:01 AM

Drop that thing on its belly, put some sport mirrors on it, and leave it alone!

Nice ride =D

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-11-2008, 01:04 AM

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corn · 04-11-2008, 01:20 AM

me likey!

streetstar · 04-11-2008, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy72blu

Drop that thing on its belly, put some sport mirrors on it, and leave it alone!

Nice ride =D

Will most likely go with a 3/5 static drop and 6 lug front discs from ECE. I liked the big 'ol mirors at first, but they are only good at low speeds -- they vibrate so bad at 70 that they are almost useless, so the sport mirrors are an idea now -- (oh, and a turned metal dash insert like Corn's -- i have to have one of those someday too ----LOL -- it never stops)

Sinister · 04-11-2008, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

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72BlckButy · 04-11-2008, 05:00 AM

Nice score!

jrb71c20 · 04-11-2008, 08:02 AM

I like it, good bruiser crusier

Bus Ted Knuckle · 04-11-2008, 04:24 PM

Dang, that looks like my truck's twin! I dig it...especially the slots

67ChevyRedneck · 04-11-2008, 04:32 PM

I'd put some smaller mirrors on it and drive it as is

The slots look great. The PO may be correct, I had a set of slots for my truck and never put them on, I couldn't find a push through cover to go over the front hub. I didn't look real hard, but the ones I had with the rims wouldn't fit.

*Shane* · 04-11-2008, 04:46 PM

measure the I.D. of the center hole and let me know ... I may be able to help you out with some center caps.

68gmsee · 04-11-2008, 04:55 PM

Nice find. I like the long beds especially if they're lowered some but not slammed. I think you'll enjoy getting it fixed up.

Re: slots- I had some on my 69 for many years and are now relegated to the scrap pile. The problem, at least on mine, is that the center hole is not wide enough to use a center cap.

I almost took them in to a shop to have them widen the center opening, but decided not too since they tended to leak air quite a bit as they age. Not sure how you can prevent that other than sealing them some way.

Another problem is that they tend to age to a darker gray color unless you're extremely dilligent on keeping them clean and polished...

corn · 04-12-2008, 01:00 AM

Dont slots usually have caps that pop onto the outside of the wheel?

griesel72 · 04-12-2008, 02:01 AM

nice, i like the look of it, it would be nice to have one that is in just good enough condition to drive with out getting tetanus but not so nice that you will have to worry about it all of the time

Bus Ted Knuckle · 04-12-2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corn

Dont slots usually have caps that pop onto the outside of the wheel?

Yes, or use screws

Arad68 · 04-12-2008, 05:15 PM

Try this guy on ebay for center caps. He is a really good guy. I got mine from him.

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtorqthrust.terry

04-11-2008, 12:37 AM	#1
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	havin a blast with my (new?) beater Picked up a '69 long bed 2 days ago finally that i had posted a week ago to get the boards opinion on pricing, etc. (it had been on okc CL forever -- guess patina'ed longbeds get no love) This thing looks like a paw paw mobile on the outside, but it runs awesome -- better than i expected. Will post some more pics when the Oklahoma monsoon stops and i can crawl under it. But not having driven a vehicle with front drums and manual steering in a while --- i had to get used to thinking ahead when i drove 307 (i assume), 2 barrel and a TH350 trans. (i was actually relieved it didnt have the th 400 -- a 350 can be coaxed to get better gas mileage than the 400) It will chirp the tires if you want, but with this truck, whats the point. I would like to get 13 or 14 mpg, so i have a very light foot. I'll post more pics later, but plans for now are to get the "interior refresh" kit from LMC, (seat cover, dash pad, door panels and rubber floor mat), and put in some fresh bed wood and enjoy. The body is in good enough condition that it could be re-painted and replace the side trim for a minimal outlay (whatever that is) later on for a country boy resto (not body off), but for now, i may try to seal the "patina'ed" spots to keep them from turning into rust and just enjoy something that i won't shed a tear over if it gets scratched. (except the grill shell and frt bumper -- they are pristine, and i will be upset if anything happened to them, based on the latest prices i saw for a repop shell in LMC - ouch) PS -- if any of you has these old wheels, could you give me some center cap suggestions? being a 69, they are 6 lug (the PO stated that he couldnt find any "push thru" caps to fit it-- but i wonder how hard he looked) __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime Last edited by streetstar; 04-11-2008 at 12:40 AM.

04-11-2008, 12:50 AM	#2
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: havin a blast with my (new?) beater Those wheels look fine to me... Nice find. __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

04-11-2008, 01:01 AM	#3
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,189	Re: havin a blast with my (new?) beater Drop that thing on its belly, put some sport mirrors on it, and leave it alone! Nice ride =D __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

04-11-2008, 01:04 AM	#4
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04-11-2008, 01:20 AM	#5
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: havin a blast with my (new?) beater me likey!

04-11-2008, 05:00 AM	#8
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04-11-2008, 08:02 AM	#9
jrb71c20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 486	Re: havin a blast with my (new?) beater I like it, good bruiser crusier __________________ 93 Sonoma 2.8/5spd 75 Malibu Classic 350/350 If it don't have round headlights and a carb, I don't trust it!

04-11-2008, 04:24 PM	#10
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: havin a blast with my (new?) beater Dang, that looks like my truck's twin! I dig it...especially the slots Attached Images __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER Last edited by Bus Ted Knuckle; 04-11-2008 at 04:26 PM.

04-11-2008, 04:32 PM	#11
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: havin a blast with my (new?) beater I'd put some smaller mirrors on it and drive it as is The slots look great. The PO may be correct, I had a set of slots for my truck and never put them on, I couldn't find a push through cover to go over the front hub. I didn't look real hard, but the ones I had with the rims wouldn't fit. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 04-11-2008 at 04:33 PM.

04-11-2008, 04:46 PM	#12
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: havin a blast with my (new?) beater measure the I.D. of the center hole and let me know ... I may be able to help you out with some center caps.

04-11-2008, 04:55 PM	#13
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: havin a blast with my (new?) beater Nice find. I like the long beds especially if they're lowered some but not slammed. I think you'll enjoy getting it fixed up. Re: slots- I had some on my 69 for many years and are now relegated to the scrap pile. The problem, at least on mine, is that the center hole is not wide enough to use a center cap. I almost took them in to a shop to have them widen the center opening, but decided not too since they tended to leak air quite a bit as they age. Not sure how you can prevent that other than sealing them some way. Another problem is that they tend to age to a darker gray color unless you're extremely dilligent on keeping them clean and polished...

04-12-2008, 01:00 AM	#14
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: havin a blast with my (new?) beater Dont slots usually have caps that pop onto the outside of the wheel?

04-12-2008, 02:01 AM	#15
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Re: havin a blast with my (new?) beater nice, i like the look of it, it would be nice to have one that is in just good enough condition to drive with out getting tetanus but not so nice that you will have to worry about it all of the time __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

04-12-2008, 05:15 PM	#17
Arad68 Trucks N Tranzams Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 816	Re: havin a blast with my (new?) beater Try this guy on ebay for center caps. He is a really good guy. I got mine from him. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtorqthrust.terry __________________ Don '68 Chevy LB 383 TH400/GV/373 posi '56 Chevy 4WD SWB '64 Chevy short stepside '79 Trans Am 455/TH2004R/12blt/4whldisc 95 Kia (Wifes car) 2002 S-10 extended cab pickup "God punishes small sins immediately"



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