My new 67 Aqua 85k original owner find

[DPM]

It has been repainted in 1973, at that time the original owner had the tank removed and had saddle bad tanks under the bed put in, it's riding baby moons with painted rims. sits up real high, cant decide if i like it this way or not. its the original factory stance.

radio delete, 4 speed granny low, 327. sounds amazing!

[68350]

Wow, that thing is gorgeous. Congrats on finding that one!

[rcrahn]

Clean truck. Kids must be having a great time crawling all over it. Suggest you drive it awhile then decide what to change. Or don't change a thing. It's all good.

[sboris]

I love it! The painted rims look sharp. Whatever you do, this one will look good

[Already Gone]

That is a real nice truck and looks like it is supposed to. How did an Illinois truck stay so clean over the years, or is it not an Illinois truck.

[leddzepp]

Very nice truck. Seeing the exhaust pipe exit underneath the saddle tank scares me, but if it's been that way since 71, drive on

[DPM]

I bought this truck from the 82 year old original owner. i had it shipped from NW Wyoming for $650. which is a steal i think... Since it has been a sand used and not salt like here in IL. I'm a little worried about the salt touching the perfect no rust underside. I bought this a my daily driver work truck, but in rare form it turned out way nicer than the pictures the guy had.

[DPM]

the exhaust is load coming out right there considering the cherrybombs underneath. i' considering running all new out the back. i had to replace all the brakes a few days after i received it. It's all manual, might add a buster but it stops well enough now. power steering would help too

[DPM]

thanks! here are a few more photos. one as i saw it for the first time taking it from the shipper. and one of it out in the world working(at job site).

[NTIMID8R]

That truck is nice DPM. Love the color! I believe I would find another daily driver work truck for the winters and park that one to keep it rust free IMHO

Oh, and welcome to the board.

[cooperhw]

How many guys are lucky enough to daily drive a nice/cool old truck. I would drive the snot outta that thing and smile all day long. Maybe invest in a power washer to keep it cleaned out underneath.
Enjoy it and build memories with the family.

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by DPM

it's riding baby moons with painted rims.... cant decide if i like it this way or not.

Nice find, in a great color. IMO, the ultimate look would be achieved by dumping the chrome baby moons and white walls, and adding a set of original painted hubcaps and 7.00r-15 black wall truck tires. Trust me, the contrast of body, wheel and trim color will look amazing. 1967 was the last year for wheel color matching body color on tu tone 2WD trucks. Here are the caps to be looking for.(Just make sure they are the 10 1/4" back) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=680922

[Jrainman]

Nice find , Look like a solid truck ,but is it the picture or is there a issue with the rear axle seems as though the wheel is not centered to the well .

[special-K]

What a beautiful find. If you drive that through the Illinois winters you will ruin what that long time owner preserved so well for you. If it weren't for salt, you would still be seeing these trucks used as daily drivers in your area. But that's been 25 or more years now

[Sicklajoie]

Wow, what a great find. Congrats!

[DPM]

Originally Posted by Jrainman

Nice find , Look like a solid truck ,but is it the picture or is there a issue with the rear axle seems as though the wheel is not centered to the well .

thanks, as for the axle...it's the photo, i noticed that too after i shot it. but this was captured in wide angle. i was only a few feet from the truck.

[DPM]

Originally Posted by factorystock

Nice find, in a great color. IMO, the ultimate look would be achieved by dumping the chrome baby moons and white walls, and adding a set of original painted hubcaps and 7.00r-15 black wall truck tires. Trust me, the contrast of body, wheel and trim color will look amazing. 1967 was the last year for wheel color matching body color on tu tone 2WD trucks. Here are the caps to be looking for.(Just make sure they are the 10 1/4" back) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=680922

Yeah, those are great! the original owner said that the truck had these on it when he bought it. but lost them on the road somehow... he put these on to replace. i get alot of compliments on the baby moons. everyone says, they havent seen them since the 70's

I think i'll look for a set of the OEM

[slowcpe]

Nice find. Almost too nice to drive daily.

[DPM]

Originally Posted by cooperhw

How many guys are lucky enough to daily drive a nice/cool old truck. I would drive the snot outta that thing and smile all day long. Maybe invest in a power washer to keep it cleaned out underneath.
Enjoy it and build memories with the family.

my plan with this truck is to daily drive it, since it's been in storage since the 80's it just needs to be driven. then over time start to restore it back to original minus the gas tank

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by DPM

my plan with this truck is to daily drive it, since it's been in storage since the 80's it just needs to be driven. then over time start to restore it back to original minus the gas tank

Right on. As it should be.

[Boog]

My sentiments exactly Coop.
And an 82 yr old guy running cherry bombs dumped out the side. Who would have thought it?

[kingstrider]

Nice find, I really like the color.

[dell72]

nice looking truck, I like the body color wheels and baby moons

[71HUGGER396]

Sweet

[tommys72]

Nice truck! Being. In Missouri, I know Illinois too. I wouldn't even take it outof the garage in the winter.