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ruff68 · 09-16-2007, 10:32 PM

Just got the 1971 Custom 3/4 ton, got the 68 c10 about 2 weeks ago the 1966 4x4 just got finished.

**68350** · 09-16-2007, 11:26 PM

Nice family

What's the stories behind the trucks? options? and WELCOME

ruff68 · 09-17-2007, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 68350

Nice family

What's the stories behind the trucks? options? and WELCOME

well I start with the 68 the original owner was a little town fire dept here in ID. The truck still has the fire dept logo outline on the doors. I have the original invoice from the dealer as well as the warranty plate and book. I have a complete maintence record up until 1990. After that nothing. The guy I purchased from did not have it long. He did nothing with it. He advised had been sitting for along time. Judging from the cobwebs on quadrajet I believe him. There is no rust. The floor was patched on drivers side and done right. The body is pretty straight. The doors need work they have had at least 3 different sets of mirror holes drilled into them. one thing that intrigues me...on the bumper their is a valve stem that sez AIR RIDE does anyone know what that is? The tranny is a Powerglide. Engine 327 She doesnt like speeds over 45mph I think the coil and cap need replacing rusty as heck. I had to replace the gas cap it was not breathing.
The fire chief or city boys cut the console where the radio goes to put their 2way in. they also drilled a hole in the roof for the airial. This was patched with silicone.They also installed air horns the one like the big fire trucks have. I loved hitting that on the drive home lol. I was thinking about restoring with a fire dept theme. What do yall think?

**68350** · 09-17-2007, 12:36 AM

I actually think that would be the way to go. Restore back to original fire truck theme. What's the story on the 3/4? What options does that one have? thanks for your time, and i'm glad you enjoy them

72 CustomCamper · 09-17-2007, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ruff68

one thing that intrigues me...on the bumper their is a valve stem that sez AIR RIDE does anyone know what that is?

More than likely it has or had air shocks on it...

Chuck

09-16-2007, 10:32 PM	#1
ruff68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boise Posts: 9	My New Family Just got the 1971 Custom 3/4 ton, got the 68 c10 about 2 weeks ago the 1966 4x4 just got finished. Attached Images

09-16-2007, 11:26 PM	#2
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: My New Family Nice family What's the stories behind the trucks? options? and WELCOME __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

09-17-2007, 12:36 AM	#4
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: My New Family I actually think that would be the way to go. Restore back to original fire truck theme. What's the story on the 3/4? What options does that one have? thanks for your time, and i'm glad you enjoy them __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi



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