[FirstOwner69]

My 69 has been a recreational truck, a work truck a daily driver and, now, a pampered toy.

My wife and I bought our loaded 3/4 ton CST with all options required for the Custom Camper nameplate in 1969 to haul an 11' cab over camper that almost exceeded the GVWR. It was also my daily driver. A neighbor who looked at the truck commented how luxurious trucks were getting, almost like cars.

When we bought our first house in 1972, the truck's use was expanded to carrying building materials. At one time, I even drove nails in the wood bed to help restrain some windows. It was also now being used as my hunting vehicle and for towing a boat. In 1980, we bought a 1979 Blazer which eliminated the 69's use for hunting. In 1987, we bought a 1986 Chevy crew cab dually which further reduced the need for the 69. I almost sold it. That changed when the potential buyer told me how he was going to beat the crap out of it. About 1990, it was essentially retired to the garage. Other than an occasional start and drive, it stayed there until 2010 when I started the frame-off restoration.

Today, the heavy work is left to a 2015 Duramax dually.

So, we are now both retired and enjoying the leisure life. I guess it's a show truck, and I'm just another old fart who likes old trucks.