Old Green Survived my Neglect - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

abbysam1 · 06-13-2007, 06:43 PM

Attached you will find pictures of the first new truck my dad owned. He bought her in May 1972 and we have had it in the family ever since. He gave it to me when I bought my first house with the stipulation that it never be sold and passed on to the oldest, on down the line. Well, I was away in the Navy and then AF and it sat on our farm for many years. I finally got to the point where I could get it fixed up enough to stop the rust and get it to IL where I live now. A friend replaced all the rusty parts and put a quick coat of paint on her and I trailered her here. I plan to get her back to as close to original as I can in the next 2 years or so. My Dad's favorite story was that the only time she rode nice was when it had about 2 tons of stone in the bed. The original shocks are on it. He even kept the original split rims with the original tires(took the off the day he got the truck).

Cool thing (I think) was that I found the original build sheet(Is that what it's called) and the Protect -O-Plate.

Anyway, have a look.

RyanG · 06-13-2007, 06:51 PM

Looks like it is in good shape from what the pictures show.

RyanG · 06-13-2007, 06:51 PM

Gotta love that history

abbysam1 · 06-13-2007, 07:02 PM

Here is an interior view. Yes, there is much work to do. Also, the dates are wrong on all the photos, there were all today.

Randy

19673ontree · 06-13-2007, 07:37 PM

not at all highjacking your thread , thats cool that you have the truck your dad had when new , my dad bought a 69 short stepside new but only this pic remain's ,,,,,,,

PanelDeland · 06-13-2007, 08:12 PM

Welcome!!!

The rustfree toolbox is probably one of the rarest options I have ever seen.
Great history on the truck.Hope your great grandson/daughter feels the same about it as you do.

**72 Super** · 06-15-2007, 07:12 PM

thats a great story and your truck looks to be pretty solid to.I still have my 72 that my parents bought new.We have been through quite a bit together as well.Goodluck with your restoration.

Ray

Big D · 06-15-2007, 10:33 PM

Looks like a really decent truck, A different set of wheels would really set it off. Was it originaly a two-tone paint scheme? I noticed the holes for the side moldings. Good luck with your project.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 06-16-2007, 12:28 AM

SWEET!

This is a great truck and happy to hear that you are going to restore it To "Factory" original standards. (Dad will be proud.) The history is great due to the documentation and this is what is going to make your truck stand way above the rest.

No matter what everyone can relate to a good looking truck that is original or rodded. I had mine out today, cloudy and overcast as I parked it waiting for the wrecker to open I got out to streach my legs and as I walked around, every so often I cast a glance towards the old girl and this magical feeling started to come over me and I thought to myself this is why we do it. Caught up in that moment nothing else mattered or for that matter existed.

esll.

abbysam1 · 06-17-2007, 12:35 PM

It did not rigianlly have a 2 tone paint scheme, just the olive green. I have all the original moldings in tha garage and I am going to put them on after the body work is all done( winter project). As for the wheels, I am going to put the original split rims back on, whenever I can get back to VA to get them. For now she sits, covered and much better off not sitting in a field.

Randy

**Yukon Jack** · 06-18-2007, 01:17 PM

Great truck and great story!

71MUTT · 06-18-2007, 02:25 PM

Looks nice. Glad to hear your working on it.

06-13-2007, 06:43 PM	#1
abbysam1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: O'Fallon, IL Posts: 18	Old Green Survived my Neglect Attached you will find pictures of the first new truck my dad owned. He bought her in May 1972 and we have had it in the family ever since. He gave it to me when I bought my first house with the stipulation that it never be sold and passed on to the oldest, on down the line. Well, I was away in the Navy and then AF and it sat on our farm for many years. I finally got to the point where I could get it fixed up enough to stop the rust and get it to IL where I live now. A friend replaced all the rusty parts and put a quick coat of paint on her and I trailered her here. I plan to get her back to as close to original as I can in the next 2 years or so. My Dad's favorite story was that the only time she rode nice was when it had about 2 tons of stone in the bed. The original shocks are on it. He even kept the original split rims with the original tires(took the off the day he got the truck). Cool thing (I think) was that I found the original build sheet(Is that what it's called) and the Protect -O-Plate. Anyway, have a look. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne C-20 Currrently being painted 1972 Custom C-10 My daily driver

06-13-2007, 06:51 PM	#2
RyanG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 180	Re: Old Green Survived my Neglect Looks like it is in good shape from what the pictures show.

06-13-2007, 06:51 PM	#3
RyanG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 180	Re: Old Green Survived my Neglect Gotta love that history

06-13-2007, 07:02 PM	#4
abbysam1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: O'Fallon, IL Posts: 18	Re: Old Green Survived my Neglect Here is an interior view. Yes, there is much work to do. Also, the dates are wrong on all the photos, there were all today. Randy Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne C-20 Currrently being painted 1972 Custom C-10 My daily driver

06-13-2007, 07:37 PM	#5
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Old Green Survived my Neglect not at all highjacking your thread , thats cool that you have the truck your dad had when new , my dad bought a 69 short stepside new but only this pic remain's ,,,,,,, Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

06-13-2007, 08:12 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Old Green Survived my Neglect Welcome!!! The rustfree toolbox is probably one of the rarest options I have ever seen. Great history on the truck.Hope your great grandson/daughter feels the same about it as you do. __________________ 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"

06-15-2007, 07:12 PM	#7
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Old Green Survived my Neglect thats a great story and your truck looks to be pretty solid to.I still have my 72 that my parents bought new.We have been through quite a bit together as well.Goodluck with your restoration. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

06-15-2007, 10:33 PM	#8
Big D Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dunlap, IL Posts: 308	Re: Old Green Survived my Neglect Looks like a really decent truck, A different set of wheels would really set it off. Was it originaly a two-tone paint scheme? I noticed the holes for the side moldings. Good luck with your project. __________________ 68 GMC 64 1/2 Mustang convert A bachelor's life is no life for a single man." - Samuel Goldwyn

06-16-2007, 12:28 AM	#9
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Old Green Survived my Neglect SWEET! This is a great truck and happy to hear that you are going to restore it To "Factory" original standards. (Dad will be proud.) The history is great due to the documentation and this is what is going to make your truck stand way above the rest. No matter what everyone can relate to a good looking truck that is original or rodded. I had mine out today, cloudy and overcast as I parked it waiting for the wrecker to open I got out to streach my legs and as I walked around, every so often I cast a glance towards the old girl and this magical feeling started to come over me and I thought to myself this is why we do it. Caught up in that moment nothing else mattered or for that matter existed. esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

06-17-2007, 12:35 PM	#10
abbysam1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: O'Fallon, IL Posts: 18	Re: Old Green Survived my Neglect It did not rigianlly have a 2 tone paint scheme, just the olive green. I have all the original moldings in tha garage and I am going to put them on after the body work is all done( winter project). As for the wheels, I am going to put the original split rims back on, whenever I can get back to VA to get them. For now she sits, covered and much better off not sitting in a field. Randy __________________ 1972 Cheyenne C-20 Currrently being painted 1972 Custom C-10 My daily driver

06-18-2007, 01:17 PM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Old Green Survived my Neglect Great truck and great story! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-18-2007, 02:25 PM	#12
71MUTT Can't ReMember Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orlando area Posts: 258	Re: Old Green Survived my Neglect Looks nice. Glad to hear your working on it. __________________ Adversity doesn't test your character; it reveals it. 71 C-10 LWB 350/TH350. I purchased it in 1978 for $1400. I'm currently abusing it daily. (when it's running )



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