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Andy4639 · 03-30-2019, 12:08 PM

I had a friend form years ago text me about 2 weeks ago as I was getting things ready for the car show in Myrtle beach last weekend. He had a 66 Chevy truck that his dad bought new in Andreson SC. He told me if I knew anybody interested in it that he would give them the truck. I told him to send me some pictures of it and I would ask around.

He sent me pictures that night and it turned out it was a 68 step. Needless to say I took the truck with original title and the key for it. It's a LWB all original down to the rust on it. It needs a bunch of work but I'm going to get it running and let my daughter have it. It had some work done to it about 4 years ago when it was parked. New tank installed and brakes all around it. The motor was running then, we will see. We took it out of gear and it rolled free which was nice the winch pulled it right up onto the ramp without any problems.

The ramp truck made it's first full size haul today as well and did just fine.
Last picture is Donnie & my daughter! My daughter is happy as could be about it. She is looking forward to getting it on the road.

jsprengeler · 03-30-2019, 12:29 PM

How come this never happens for me??!! Cool truck and a cool deal!

**ho70** · 03-30-2019, 12:45 PM

Well, if you want to keep boys away from your daughter, don't let her drive that around

67_C-30 · 03-30-2019, 01:59 PM

Nice score!

Andy4639 · 03-30-2019, 07:22 PM

I took and put a old battery in it and got head lights and tail lights but nothing else. Will pull the seat out and gas tank. Blow out the fuel lines and maybe take the carb off and have it built. Then try it again after checking the wiring out and see if I get anything.

cornerstone · 03-30-2019, 11:39 PM

Congratulations on your score! That almost warrants sending them a bottle of their favorite hooch!

Astro-Balls · 03-31-2019, 12:16 AM

Nice, sounds like its going to a good home.

**rustytruck50** · 03-31-2019, 01:05 AM

Score!!!!

Andy4639 · 03-31-2019, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

Congratulations on your score! That almost warrants sending them a bottle of their favorite hooch!

I'm planning on taking him out for a nice meal in a few weeks. He will be down at Ocean lakes campground in Myrtle beach working all summer. I'm going to go by and get him and buy him a nice seafood dinner one night.

Tallguy · 03-31-2019, 09:22 AM

Congratulations on your new "Family Member," very cool truck. Glad you're staying busy in your retirement and I hope you keep those 6 lug rallys, I love those things. Mike

Andy4639 · 03-31-2019, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Tallguy

Congratulations on your new "Family Member," very cool truck. Glad you're staying busy in your retirement and I hope you keep those 6 lug rallys, I love those things. Mike

Yes for now we will keep them. I want to get it cleaned up and mechanically sound before I do any kind of mods to it.

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-31-2019, 08:14 PM

Congrats on a great score! The ramp truck looks good doing it's job. ..

bill3rail · 03-31-2019, 08:36 PM

I think it was in a song..."Some guys have all the luck!"
I hope she enjoys it.

Bill

Andy4639 · 03-31-2019, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Congrats on a great score! The ramp truck looks good doing it's job. ..

Thanks, I'm looking forward to getting it running. My daughter is so proud of it she keeps asking when are we going to start on it. I haven't even unloaded it yet.
Another friend has given me a 350 complete motor for it if I want it. I have to to go to Rockhill SC to get it though. I guess I'll be making a run to Rockhill in the near future!
My dad said he would pay for new tires when I get them so as of now I'm looking pretty good. I also have the old 283 out of the Impala if I want to use it.

Sorry about the video my daughter was taking it.

You Tube

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-31-2019, 09:31 PM

Looks good Andy......I need to run for my Dramamine pills.......lol

Andy4639 · 03-31-2019, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Looks good Andy......I need to run for my Dramamine pills.......lol

Ha! I was like what the hell when sh said she video'ed it then I saw it and was like oh well better than nothing I guess!

03-30-2019, 12:08 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	You can't beat FREE!!!! I had a friend form years ago text me about 2 weeks ago as I was getting things ready for the car show in Myrtle beach last weekend. He had a 66 Chevy truck that his dad bought new in Andreson SC. He told me if I knew anybody interested in it that he would give them the truck. I told him to send me some pictures of it and I would ask around. He sent me pictures that night and it turned out it was a 68 step. Needless to say I took the truck with original title and the key for it. It's a LWB all original down to the rust on it. It needs a bunch of work but I'm going to get it running and let my daughter have it. It had some work done to it about 4 years ago when it was parked. New tank installed and brakes all around it. The motor was running then, we will see. We took it out of gear and it rolled free which was nice the winch pulled it right up onto the ramp without any problems. The ramp truck made it's first full size haul today as well and did just fine. Last picture is Donnie & my daughter! My daughter is happy as could be about it. She is looking forward to getting it on the road. Attached Images __________________ 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.

03-30-2019, 12:29 PM	#2
jsprengeler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 119	Re: You can't beat FREE!!!! How come this never happens for me??!! Cool truck and a cool deal! __________________ Incapable of not thinking about my truck at least every other minute

03-30-2019, 12:45 PM	#3
ho70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 1,115	Re: You can't beat FREE!!!! Well, if you want to keep boys away from your daughter, don't let her drive that around

03-30-2019, 01:59 PM	#4
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: You can't beat FREE!!!! Nice score! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

03-30-2019, 07:22 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: You can't beat FREE!!!! I took and put a old battery in it and got head lights and tail lights but nothing else. Will pull the seat out and gas tank. Blow out the fuel lines and maybe take the carb off and have it built. Then try it again after checking the wiring out and see if I get anything. __________________ 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.

03-30-2019, 11:39 PM	#6
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: You can't beat FREE!!!! Congratulations on your score! That almost warrants sending them a bottle of their favorite hooch! __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

03-31-2019, 12:16 AM	#7
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: You can't beat FREE!!!! Nice, sounds like its going to a good home. __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

03-31-2019, 01:05 AM	#8
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: You can't beat FREE!!!! Score!!!! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

03-31-2019, 09:22 AM	#10
Tallguy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Brentwood Ca Posts: 16	Re: You can't beat FREE!!!! Congratulations on your new "Family Member," very cool truck. Glad you're staying busy in your retirement and I hope you keep those 6 lug rallys, I love those things. Mike

03-31-2019, 08:14 PM	#12
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,271	Re: You can't beat FREE!!!! Congrats on a great score! The ramp truck looks good doing it's job. .. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

03-31-2019, 08:36 PM	#13
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: You can't beat FREE!!!! I think it was in a song..."Some guys have all the luck!" I hope she enjoys it. Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

03-31-2019, 09:31 PM	#15
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,271	Re: You can't beat FREE!!!! Looks good Andy......I need to run for my Dramamine pills.......lol __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul



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