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Andy4639 · 05-01-2009, 03:22 AM

This is the truck that got me wanting a truck like we all have. I have never seen this until tonight. I don't know if it's the real truck or someone did a remake of it. I had herd it been wrecked so I'm not sure.

YouTube - 67 chevy c10 at sonic drive in

OARNGESI · 05-01-2009, 06:27 AM

Nice truck there was a thread with more pics a while back

BigDaddyDave · 05-01-2009, 07:12 AM

That one sounds good, nice truck.

big_al_71 · 05-01-2009, 07:41 AM

that is a nice truck....

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-01-2009, 10:39 AM

That is a sweet truck but that is not the traders truck if thats what you were thinkin... However it is a b!tchin ride

Andy4639 · 05-01-2009, 09:13 PM

If it's not the trader's truck they did a real good job of making it look as though it was anyway it's a bad looking truck. I like the front grille and the color scheme of it. Very nicely done.

Here is the real deal!

Here is a bad Blazer too!

**LEEVON** · 05-01-2009, 10:51 PM

here it is: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=traders

**special-K** · 05-02-2009, 07:06 AM

Cool thread,Andy.I think we should all post the truck that started it all.
Here`s mine,I think:

Mia66GMC · 07-01-2010, 07:22 PM

I know it’s been a whiled since you posted this thread, but I bought a replica truck of this Red&Blk truck not too long ago and I would like to find out more about this particular one. Was “Traders” the company who made this truck or was it a Magazine? Someone mentioned it came out in an issue of Truckin Magazine does anyone know what year more or less?????

Andy4639 · 02-07-2013, 04:45 AM

I know this is a very old thread but for the young ones on here now they may never of seen this time machine.

I still love that Traders truck. That was one fine ride back in the day. I know mine will never be that nice but it has given me a bunch of inspiration to build mine over the years.
In my world it's timeless!

daves72C10D · 02-07-2013, 07:24 AM

In my best Uncle SI's voice, Hey, hey that thangs nice.

Scott>72-GMC · 02-07-2013, 07:34 AM

Sadly I had no truck that got me inspired just this picture on Craigslist begging for me to get it. And it was calling to me. No gear heads in my family but I always wanted to get into it. I should have saved the ad but It hasn't changed yet so the picture isn't adding anything it didn't have when I got her
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STOCKISH · 02-07-2013, 09:31 AM

I LOLed at the girls in dirty hi-tops standing on their tip toes!

Andy4639 · 02-07-2013, 03:21 PM

Back when the truck was built it was the only truck I remember shaved at the time. The common truck guy's didn't do that back then. That was one thing that set it a part from all the rest.
It was the right color to helped.

1972SuperCheyenne,
Dirty shoes, is that all you can think of to say!

RANDAL · 02-07-2013, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daves72C10D

In my best Uncle SI's voice, Hey, hey that thangs nice.

Hey you forget to say JACK at the end

Andy4639 · 03-08-2014, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mia66GMC

I know it’s been a whiled since you posted this thread, but I bought a replica truck of this Red&Blk truck not too long ago and I would like to find out more about this particular one. Was “Traders” the company who made this truck or was it a Magazine? Someone mentioned it came out in an issue of Truckin Magazine does anyone know what year more or less?????

I know this thread is old but to answer your question. Traders was a truck company that made all kinds of parts for these models back in the early 80's. The truck was shown in maybe 82-84 time frame.

Andy4639 · 03-08-2014, 10:04 PM

Here are what some say it looks like now are when these pictures were taken. The orignal truck was so way ahead of it's time. They knew before anyone else where our trucks where headed even back then.
It's so sad that it ended this way though.

This supposedly was it after they sold it.

A sketch of it.

This was it right before the wreck. Not as outstanding in my opinion but still very nice.

JG67 · 03-08-2014, 10:25 PM

So are you going to rebuild it? what style wheels are those?

Andy4639 · 03-09-2014, 12:26 AM

I would love to if I had the money!

JG67 · 03-09-2014, 12:58 AM

do you want to sell the wheels and tires?

Andy4639 · 03-09-2014, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JG67

do you want to sell the wheels and tires?

I think you need to read the post again man!

I do not own this truck! I just was saying it's what started me on my quest to build mine.

**Boog** · 03-09-2014, 08:31 AM

Andy I have to agree. I like it much more in it's first build.
And dirty hi-tops? Those girls are over dressed by today's standards.

Andy4639 · 03-09-2014, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

Andy I have to agree. I like it much more in it's first build.
And dirty hi-tops? Those girls are over dressed by today's standards.

Yes they where!

I sorry for making two post but most of the younger guys would never even have looked at it. I have pictures of it some where wher I told my wife long ago I will build this truck some day! I'm close to it but will never dupilcate it.

sanford&daughter · 03-09-2014, 01:27 PM

Has it ever been comfirmed that this was the trader truck? Either way both trucks looked great. What a shame someone put a lot of time and money into it. Anybody know were the truck currently is?

DGulliver · 03-09-2014, 01:29 PM

This is the one that got me all wound up on C10's. I'm still looking for this model kit too!

05-01-2009, 06:27 AM	#2
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05-01-2009, 07:12 AM	#3
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05-01-2009, 10:39 AM	#5
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05-01-2009, 09:13 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What started it all... If it's not the trader's truck they did a real good job of making it look as though it was anyway it's a bad looking truck. I like the front grille and the color scheme of it. Very nicely done. Here is the real deal! Here is a bad Blazer too! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-01-2009, 10:51 PM	#7
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05-02-2009, 07:06 AM	#8
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07-01-2010, 07:22 PM	#9
Mia66GMC Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Miami,Florida Posts: 40	Re: What started it all... I know it’s been a whiled since you posted this thread, but I bought a replica truck of this Red&Blk truck not too long ago and I would like to find out more about this particular one. Was “Traders” the company who made this truck or was it a Magazine? Someone mentioned it came out in an issue of Truckin Magazine does anyone know what year more or less????? Attached Images

02-07-2013, 04:45 AM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What started it all... I know this is a very old thread but for the young ones on here now they may never of seen this time machine. I still love that Traders truck. That was one fine ride back in the day. I know mine will never be that nice but it has given me a bunch of inspiration to build mine over the years. In my world it's timeless! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-07-2013, 07:24 AM	#11
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02-07-2013, 07:34 AM	#12
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: What started it all... Sadly I had no truck that got me inspired just this picture on Craigslist begging for me to get it. And it was calling to me. No gear heads in my family but I always wanted to get into it. I should have saved the ad but It hasn't changed yet so the picture isn't adding anything it didn't have when I got her Posted via Mobile Device But this site sure has gave me ideas!! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

02-07-2013, 09:31 AM	#13
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02-07-2013, 03:21 PM	#14
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What started it all... Back when the truck was built it was the only truck I remember shaved at the time. The common truck guy's didn't do that back then. That was one thing that set it a part from all the rest. It was the right color to helped. 1972SuperCheyenne, Dirty shoes, is that all you can think of to say! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-08-2014, 10:04 PM	#17
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What started it all... Here are what some say it looks like now are when these pictures were taken. The orignal truck was so way ahead of it's time. They knew before anyone else where our trucks where headed even back then. It's so sad that it ended this way though. This supposedly was it after they sold it. A sketch of it. This was it right before the wreck. Not as outstanding in my opinion but still very nice. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-08-2014, 10:25 PM	#18
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03-09-2014, 12:26 AM	#19
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What started it all... I would love to if I had the money! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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03-09-2014, 08:31 AM	#22
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