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chevy one · 11-08-2007, 10:06 PM

I also fell for these trucks many years ago. My father had a 71 CST, ¾ ton, 2WD in 1974, slotted mags and a taunto cover, I was 14 then. The truck did get me in a little trouble as I recall; it called to me, and the joy rides were almost a weekly event when I could get away with it. That 350 was strong, I did put all fours into the air going over a set of tracks once and kept it from rolling “lucky I was”. The D-day had to happen and you know the rest of the story.
The first truck of my own was a 67 C10, 2WD, LWB with a 4 Sp. Old green as I called it. I pick up the truck in 1984 for $500, body fair but that 283 ran like a champ. I keep it running for the next 14+ years. Never once did it let me down. I had started a Resto on it, new rockers and then did the interior and jams. Bright red was going to be the new color, then it was placed on the back burner, you see, I found this thing called a 68 Camaro.
In 97 my life fell after a 19-year marriage, a real D-day!!! My son, who was 16 at the time, ended up driving the truck and got it impounded. My cash flow was next to null at that point and I was never able to retrieve the truck. I came across it a few years back in the bone yard. That old 283 was still under the hood but it had been robed of many other piece parts.
As of 2006 I found another 67 C10, 2WD, LWB, 4Sp Fleet. And once again the body is very good for a 40-year veteran. That little old 283 still purring under the hood, after a good tune, you see I know this one inside and out. We call this one Mello Yellow. It also has the buddy seat. Already hard into the Resto. Doing a 2/3-drop, a fresh 283, 60 over to a 292, vortex heads. Front disk conversion, 100% new brakes, hardware & lines, new clutch? Thinking of going to an 5 speed. Black Cherry for the cool shade “possibly”.
I have a great wife now, at least she tolerate this one classic gearhead. I still have the 68 Camaro but it is on the back burner until the truck is done this time.
This is the best sight going for Classic Chevy’s Trucks. Very helpful gearheads and moderators. I have ask many questions and received good sound advice many times now.
Thanks to all.

11-08-2007, 10:06 PM	#7
chevy one Chevy One Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The BeeHive State Posts: 132	Re: What made me buy a 67-72 Chevy Truck I also fell for these trucks many years ago. My father had a 71 CST, ¾ ton, 2WD in 1974, slotted mags and a taunto cover, I was 14 then. The truck did get me in a little trouble as I recall; it called to me, and the joy rides were almost a weekly event when I could get away with it. That 350 was strong, I did put all fours into the air going over a set of tracks once and kept it from rolling “lucky I was”. The D-day had to happen and you know the rest of the story. The first truck of my own was a 67 C10, 2WD, LWB with a 4 Sp. Old green as I called it. I pick up the truck in 1984 for $500, body fair but that 283 ran like a champ. I keep it running for the next 14+ years. Never once did it let me down. I had started a Resto on it, new rockers and then did the interior and jams. Bright red was going to be the new color, then it was placed on the back burner, you see, I found this thing called a 68 Camaro. In 97 my life fell after a 19-year marriage, a real D-day!!! My son, who was 16 at the time, ended up driving the truck and got it impounded. My cash flow was next to null at that point and I was never able to retrieve the truck. I came across it a few years back in the bone yard. That old 283 was still under the hood but it had been robed of many other piece parts. As of 2006 I found another 67 C10, 2WD, LWB, 4Sp Fleet. And once again the body is very good for a 40-year veteran. That little old 283 still purring under the hood, after a good tune, you see I know this one inside and out. We call this one Mello Yellow. It also has the buddy seat. Already hard into the Resto. Doing a 2/3-drop, a fresh 283, 60 over to a 292, vortex heads. Front disk conversion, 100% new brakes, hardware & lines, new clutch? Thinking of going to an 5 speed. Black Cherry for the cool shade “possibly”. I have a great wife now, at least she tolerate this one classic gearhead. I still have the 68 Camaro but it is on the back burner until the truck is done this time. This is the best sight going for Classic Chevy’s Trucks. Very helpful gearheads and moderators. I have ask many questions and received good sound advice many times now. Thanks to all. __________________ Chevy One 67 1/2 Two-on-the-Floor 67 Nova 2Dr Sedan 03 Monte Carlo I'M NOT OLD, JUST A CLASSIC!!!