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well, my dad found 2 71-72 part trucks chevys that he said i might want. I said sure, so he went and cut the deal. There isnt that much snow, so we attempted to go get them today. Plans didn't quite turn out like they were suppose to. These trucks have been sitting for 12+ years, so getting them onto the trailer proved to be more difficult then we thought. The one that I wanted was froze right to the ground and we couldnt get her to budge. We didnt try loading the other one, but instead came back and took the nice grill, a hood, and the box. The box I must say is really good, considering its from Canada. The truck was rearended so the tailgate is screwed and a small section of the floor got pushed in. But the sides are really straight and almost no rust.
And here are some pics, cause I know you guys like em.

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those are some odd colors. nice score!

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Nice...I wish I wasnt so far away for the cab.

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I kno, I've never seen lime green before. In the glove box it has the option 'Special Paint'. Heres a pic

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GAH! another special order lime green truck! Awesome. How bad is it? How is floor of cab? That parts truck you looked at this summer (A) was also ordered the same color, as was my old one (B) that I sold years ago :whine: Not good pics, but you get the idea.
(A)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...uckPics045.jpg
(B)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...Fan/Lime71.jpg

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I didn't look at the floor, but I opened the door on it and saw the rocker panels have rust. I'll look at it later this week and let you know.

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i will not gripe about our rain...i will not gripe about our rain...i will not gripe about our rain...

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Lol

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Nice score, but man that must be some cold weather there. BTW what was the temp?

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Actually we have been getting some freaky warm weather, at least for Saskatchewan in January. It was nice today and tomorow's forecast calls for 27f (-2C). Not exactly balmy like you guys in Arizona, but considering where I live I'll take it.

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man what a shame. my dad has a 3/4t 2wd lb sitting in the barn along with a sb 307 2wd , they are both rotting away as we speak. im gonna try to make a trip home this year to see him/family and im thinking im gonna rent a uhaul truck and load it up with the good parts for my own 71.

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I would be interested in buying that lime green glove box door. I have a collection of glove box doors and have never seen that color before.

Thanks, Joe

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Is the volkswagon in the background for sale too??

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I don't know, but I'll ask.

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:cong:

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That lime greeen truck is really cool.
What was the Canadian Basic Equipment? Does that have any metric gauges?

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that's quite the find! congrats, especially on the lime green truck, that's actually pretty cool!

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Thought you`d want that.

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I am guessing Canadian basic equipment meant a block heater?
*Edit* Thanks 69-350 for pointing that block heater is already listed.lol

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I was wondering the same thing about the Canadian based equipment. Would it really mean the block heater though, since it's already listed? You'd think the block heater would be an entirely different option. Perhaps the Canadian based equipment option was something with emissions or the like? good question, I guess, but who has the answer?

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I was wondering if it had anything to do with the heater / defroster ? Total guess . :confused:

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I've tried to figure out what the difference is, and to tell you the truth, I haven't got the slightest clue.

Our heaters, and everything are identical. Unless its something to do with the labelling on the door jams / frames, then I haven't the foggiest

PS -- No snow at all here near Edmonton, Alberta...

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Looks like a good score. For another $ (even canadian) they could have bought a green truck.:D

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I think the Canadian equipment thing is just stating it doesn`t necessarily meet US safety,emmissions,whatever requirements.Not that it doesn`t,just certified for Canada.Don`t forget,back then they were just starting getting away from making seperate Canadian vehicles.

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yeah, I suppose it would probably be stuff like that, "we made it down here, just don't drive it down here." And I spose it would convert all the numbers and labels and stuff? (i.e. the speedo to KM/H and stuff)

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Rain, what is that? I can't even BBQ because of our burn bans here in Texas.....

If you are getting rain be glad, everything is a tinderbox here.

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No burning in Texas and Okla too, I heard that. I visited my dad in Tulsa early December and it snowed, now he reports some days in the 70s... wow talk about bad trip planning on my part.

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Please send it my way if you do not want it anymore. I would kinda like to grill a steak and not have to worry about catching the grass on fire, or the house, trees, etc. not to mention the arm and a leg " burning without a permit" ticket that would ensue if I did start a fire.

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The Lime Green color on the truck was in all probability a spring special color unique to Canadain trucks just like my pink & white truck.. I remember seeing those lime green trucks driving around in the 70's.. I also remember seeing factory painted purple/violet colored ones too.
GM must have done the same as Chrysler did for Spring Specials in 70 with the Panther Pink, Go Mango et all colors..

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I must ask again, Is the green glove box door going to be for sale?? I would really like to have it.
Thanks, Joe

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I think HeavyD is interested in the truck, but if he passes its yours.

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:c2: Let me know if he doesn't take it and I will send you some money.

Thanks!!!

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A lot of trucks had unussual colors because they were ordered for bussiness use.I have seen a orange 67 small window short step that was the original paint and the original interior was maroon.I was a horrible combination but who am I to second guess someone from 30+ years ago.
BTW just for info in some cases this was a COPO from what I've been told.

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Check out the cool (horse-drawn ???) "road grader" back behind the welder tanks in the fifth picture & also can see it behind the trucks in the first picture.

Years since I've seen one of those......

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Joe, if I buy the Lime truck I will give you the lime one out of my parts truck. It has been repainted tan, but I think they just sprayed over the lime without prepping because it is peeling off all over the interior. If I can get it cleaned up nice I will just send it to you. Already Gone, what does your glovebox say for the color on your truck? Does it list it as special paint or does it say an actual color? Years ago an old guy stopped me at a gas station and told me he remembers when Peter's Chev (our old dealership) had a line up of these ugly (his words) lime trucks in the lot. He figured there were 5-10 there, all the same. I have seen a total of 5 in our area over the years, and just assumed that a Prince Albert company special ordered a batch for whatever reason. A springtime special or whatever could be the reason too. I find this very interesting. Anyone think calling GM would help? I thought I heard they had some type of restoration help number or something??

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Thanks! I have been collecting GB doors with odd or rare options on them for some time. Now I need to get some odd colors.

Just let me know what you guys decide. I will pay you for your time and shipping.
Joe

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Hi HeavyD.. My glove box door is chromed so there is no data plate on it. However I did write to GM last year and got the "45.00 info package" for my truck from them and found out my truck started life dark green and white.. The story goes that a man in Alberta redid this truck for his daughter years back. I do have his name and number but have never called him, maybe I will do that one cold day this winter. He must have done it right cause there is no green anywhere on the truck..

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Waaaayyyy ahead of myself project wise but either have a tach dash? Nice find too.... and I need a grill and shell and.....

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Man those are some Pretty Decent Trucks! Man if Joe didn't beat me too it I'd have asked ya for the glovebox on that Lime Green rarity...

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nope our trucks had imperial gauges until 77 (for the speedo)but the oil gauge and temp sayed in the imperial system loonger:crazy: The Canadian basic equipment included bigger alterator,block heater(s),and a larger battery i am sure it included other stuff to but those are the one i know