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cobra_4 · 02-09-2013, 03:14 PM

We are going 69 poor, my dad's green truck is a 69, my project is a 69, and now this one! Did a little trading for it, its a really dang nice truck. Someone spent a lot of money on a complete restoration on it. Its a little odd though, its got a built 6 cylinder in it, header, 4 barrel, pretty mean sounding little cam, it runs pretty strong! Plus its a 3-speed on the column with overdrive.

Did any of these trucks come out with a factory over drive? Check out the cluster, is that vacum gauge factory? Never saw one? Extra cool points for the tach too! The six cylinder runs pretty strong, probably as good as a stock V8 truck or a little better.

72BlckButy · 02-09-2013, 03:28 PM

Nice stepper.

A lot of little details that most might miss... power steering, I6 tach, headers, etc.

jrdv · 02-09-2013, 03:33 PM

Wow, sweet truck!

I wouldn't touch a thing on it.

John

69GWC · 02-09-2013, 03:37 PM

Very nice really like it.
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**derotoreut** · 02-09-2013, 03:42 PM

That is one sharp looking '69. I know the vacuum gauge was optional, but I've never seen an OD set up like that. That's interesting. I'd like to know more about that. Let us know what you find.

**72restorationvirgin** · 02-09-2013, 03:46 PM

Very nice!!!!
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black_sheep454 · 02-09-2013, 04:02 PM

Love absolutely everything about it
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cobra_4 · 02-09-2013, 04:24 PM

Thanks everyone!! No changes are planned, except for maybe swapping the later model steering wheel back for an original type.

**lolife99** · 02-09-2013, 04:27 PM

cool truck!

72BlckButy · 02-09-2013, 04:28 PM

Just an attitude adjustment and I'd drive the wheels off of it.

Wootdog · 02-09-2013, 04:37 PM

Sweet. I like the six cylinder. Too many of these get the V8 Swap.
Kerry

rsavage · 02-09-2013, 04:43 PM

Nice! Congrats.

**Boog** · 02-09-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Just an attitude adjustment and I'd drive the wheels off of it.

My sentiments exactly. I've always been a V8 man but now days I'm liking the idea of an older L6 fixed up a bit. Dual pipes and what not. I guess it's not about going fast anymore but cruising cool. Thumbs up on this one.

Sideways · 02-09-2013, 09:29 PM

Sharp truck

Kidd-7 · 02-09-2013, 09:36 PM

That is really sharp truck. I'm interested to know about that overdrive also.

cobra_4 · 02-10-2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Wootdog

Sweet. I like the six cylinder. Too many of these get the V8 Swap.
Kerry

Yeap! Its different, V8's are a dime a dozen, cool to see they kept her stock but with a little more attitude!

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Originally Posted by Boog

My sentiments exactly. I've always been a V8 man but now days I'm liking the idea of an older L6 fixed up a bit. Dual pipes and what not. I guess it's not about going fast anymore but cruising cool. Thumbs up on this one.

I know! Honestly I'm kicking myself in the ass(have been before this truck) that I tore my 69 down, it had a 6 in it, just had a bad fuel pump. I should have just fixed that at least I could have drove her!

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Originally Posted by Kidd-7

That is really sharp truck. I'm interested to know about that overdrive also.

Yeah I'm not sure, been trying to research but haven't had much luck. It works great though!

Thanks for all the comments

Kidd-7 · 02-10-2013, 09:29 AM

Is that O/D built into the 3 speed tranny or is it a separate unit? Can you post some pics of it? I want to keep my 3 on the tree, but add o/d and I've looked at, I think its Gear Star or something like that. They have an electronic o/d that bolts up after the tranny eliminating the carrier bearing...

**Boog** · 02-10-2013, 09:38 AM

Try looking up Gear Vendors.

**special-K** · 02-10-2013, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrdv

Wow, sweet truck!

I wouldn't touch a thing on it.

Tim

Yeah,that ^

cobra_4 · 02-10-2013, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kidd-7

Is that O/D built into the 3 speed tranny or is it a separate unit? Can you post some pics of it? I want to keep my 3 on the tree, but add o/d and I've looked at, I think its Gear Star or something like that. They have an electronic o/d that bolts up after the tranny eliminating the carrier bearing...

Yeah I've saw those before, but this one works off a cable like the older models, but I'm assuming it bolts on to the original tranny. I'll try and get some pictures of it sooner than later.

yuccales · 02-10-2013, 01:02 PM

Darn nice looking truck. Change nothin' & run that thing!

**70cst** · 02-10-2013, 03:21 PM

That's a very

ride

luvbowties · 02-17-2013, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cobra_4

Yeah I've saw those before, but this one works off a cable like the older models, but I'm assuming it bolts on to the original tranny. I'll try and get some pictures of it sooner than later.

Hey cobra_4, that is a sharpie!

Questions, please: What cu. inch is your engine? Is that tranny synchronized in 1st gear? Chevy made both--IIRC: a 7-bolt that is fully sync'd and a 4-bolt that is not sync'd in 1st. Both are nice; just that slight difference is all I've ever heard.

Also: does the tranny automatically shift out of overdrive when accelerator is floored? feels kinda like a passing gear?

And: when under-dash cable is in one of its 2 positions, does the tranny act just like a std. 3-speed?

Again, I esp. like that truck!
Thanks,
sam

sean1969c10 · 02-17-2013, 09:50 AM

Wow that is a very clean truck!! I'd drive the wheels off it!!!

**bowtie72** · 02-17-2013, 10:19 AM

That truck is a beauty. I have been looking for something like that for my son. I have seen those overdrives on a GMC Sprint. It's GMC's version of a El Camino. Rumor has it that they work well. It's worth trying out for sure.

02-09-2013, 03:14 PM	#1
cobra_4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Franklin, NC Posts: 306	New 69 in the stable We are going 69 poor, my dad's green truck is a 69, my project is a 69, and now this one! Did a little trading for it, its a really dang nice truck. Someone spent a lot of money on a complete restoration on it. Its a little odd though, its got a built 6 cylinder in it, header, 4 barrel, pretty mean sounding little cam, it runs pretty strong! Plus its a 3-speed on the column with overdrive. Did any of these trucks come out with a factory over drive? Check out the cluster, is that vacum gauge factory? Never saw one? Extra cool points for the tach too! The six cylinder runs pretty strong, probably as good as a stock V8 truck or a little better. __________________ 1972 C10 "Project Ole' Blue" CLICK HERE for the build thread 1969 C10 Late model bed, smoothed engine bay, digital dash, custom interior CLICK HERE for pictures

02-09-2013, 03:28 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New 69 in the stable Nice stepper. A lot of little details that most might miss... power steering, I6 tach, headers, etc. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-09-2013, 03:33 PM	#3
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: New 69 in the stable Wow, sweet truck! I wouldn't touch a thing on it. John __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

02-09-2013, 03:37 PM	#4
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: New 69 in the stable Very nice really like it. Posted via Mobile Device

02-09-2013, 03:42 PM	#5
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	Re: New 69 in the stable That is one sharp looking '69. I know the vacuum gauge was optional, but I've never seen an OD set up like that. That's interesting. I'd like to know more about that. Let us know what you find. __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

02-09-2013, 03:46 PM	#6
72restorationvirgin Active Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Grand Rapids. MI Posts: 156	Re: New 69 in the stable Very nice!!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67 C20 283/4 Speed

02-09-2013, 04:02 PM	#7
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: New 69 in the stable Love absolutely everything about it Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

02-09-2013, 04:24 PM	#8
cobra_4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Franklin, NC Posts: 306	Re: New 69 in the stable Thanks everyone!! No changes are planned, except for maybe swapping the later model steering wheel back for an original type. __________________ 1972 C10 "Project Ole' Blue" CLICK HERE for the build thread 1969 C10 Late model bed, smoothed engine bay, digital dash, custom interior CLICK HERE for pictures

02-09-2013, 04:27 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: New 69 in the stable cool truck! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-09-2013, 04:28 PM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New 69 in the stable Just an attitude adjustment and I'd drive the wheels off of it. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-09-2013, 04:37 PM	#11
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,684	Re: New 69 in the stable Sweet. I like the six cylinder. Too many of these get the V8 Swap. Kerry __________________ 1967 C10 Got it back after three years Boy I sure missed Peppy 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

02-09-2013, 04:43 PM	#12
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: New 69 in the stable Nice! Congrats. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

02-09-2013, 09:29 PM	#14
Sideways Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Left Coast,Canada Posts: 294	Re: New 69 in the stable Sharp truck

02-09-2013, 09:36 PM	#15
Kidd-7 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: RTP, NC Posts: 518	Re: New 69 in the stable That is really sharp truck. I'm interested to know about that overdrive also. __________________ 71 C-10 - 307 - 3 on tree 01 Ford Explorer 5.0 v8 96 Mercury Cougar v8 79 Trans Am 403 Olds

02-10-2013, 09:29 AM	#17
Kidd-7 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: RTP, NC Posts: 518	Re: New 69 in the stable Is that O/D built into the 3 speed tranny or is it a separate unit? Can you post some pics of it? I want to keep my 3 on the tree, but add o/d and I've looked at, I think its Gear Star or something like that. They have an electronic o/d that bolts up after the tranny eliminating the carrier bearing... __________________ 71 C-10 - 307 - 3 on tree 01 Ford Explorer 5.0 v8 96 Mercury Cougar v8 79 Trans Am 403 Olds



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02-10-2013, 09:38 AM	#18
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,543	Re: New 69 in the stable Try looking up Gear Vendors. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-10-2013, 01:02 PM	#21
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,782	Re: New 69 in the stable Darn nice looking truck. Change nothin' & run that thing!

02-10-2013, 03:21 PM	#22
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: New 69 in the stable That's a very ride __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

02-17-2013, 09:50 AM	#24
sean1969c10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Powhatan, Va. Posts: 377	Re: New 69 in the stable Wow that is a very clean truck!! I'd drive the wheels off it!!! __________________ Sean "If your gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough" 1960 Chevy Impala Sedan - my 25 year search is over!! 1969 C-10 longbed - Nice day DD 1970 Chevy Nova - Street and Strip Project 2002 Acura MDX my DD 2007 Honda Odssey - My Wife's "Mommy Van"

02-17-2013, 10:19 AM	#25
bowtie72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 363	Re: New 69 in the stable That truck is a beauty. I have been looking for something like that for my son. I have seen those overdrives on a GMC Sprint. It's GMC's version of a El Camino. Rumor has it that they work well. It's worth trying out for sure. __________________ 1968 SWB "Little White Truck" 1972 LWB LS 4l80 "Plain Jane!!"

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