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67 farm truck · 11-04-2007, 03:15 AM

And no, that is not a complaint against this site or anyone involved with it, I was just going crazy being able to read posts and not ask my own questions ! Impatience on my part.

Now that I am here I must say this is a sight on which I plan to get every bit of advice that I can in the quest to restore/maintain what is working on my Grandfather's truck. I will tell you he bought the truck brand new and was a farmer/cattleman. from the pictures you will see he drove that truck everywhere. And if he was using it to turn the path of a herd that he was transferring from one pasture to another and a young bull got a little upset, well the truck took the punishment ! The bed was diamond plated and a gooseneck hitch was bolted and welded to the bed. the hitch on the bumper was welded as well, in addition to a hole for a hitch pin for such equipped trailers.

The truck was ordered with an oil bath air cleaner, 4spd tranny, 4:11 positrac rear end and supplimental leaf springs that backed up the hd coil springs. It is going to be a lot of work, but since I have known this truck all of my life, it is a keeper.

Hope you all enjoy the pics.

67 farm truck · 11-04-2007, 03:21 AM

He also had a small tool box on the passenger side step. here is a pic of an unopened can (no longer full due to seepage) of havoline motor oil. I had never seen a white can of havoline before, wonder if would be worth anything to anyone on ebay ?

Tool box:

The can:

Bishops Trucks · 11-04-2007, 04:05 AM

WELCOME TO THE SITE. yOU WILL FIND LOADS OF INFO AND GOOD PEOPLE HERE.

Old Dave · 11-04-2007, 07:04 AM

Welcome from E. Kansas. I can rember that Havoline can quite well. That's what my dad always used in the 56 Belair that I used to have. Back in 69-72 when I was in college, that can of Havoline was 25 cents. The weight was stamped in the top of the can and it had a smell like no other motor oil. (bad) Neat truck you have and the history behind it is priceless. Good luck with your project.

Dave

72BlckButy · 11-04-2007, 08:24 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

bobbo · 11-04-2007, 08:27 AM

Welcome from SW Missouri! Good project there...keep us updated on progress!

shaneschevys · 11-04-2007, 10:29 AM

Welcome from FT Worth.

**1971K54X4** · 11-04-2007, 11:10 AM

to the board from Iowa.

jsbgump · 11-04-2007, 01:09 PM

Welcome to theboard from Texas

Orange · 11-04-2007, 02:12 PM

Welcome from GA!
Thanks for the pics - that is going to be a cool project you have there.
Nice that you have the glove box sticker (SPID Label) in tact.

DLB

BACKYARD88 · 11-04-2007, 02:16 PM

from South Texas! Cool story behind a cool truck. It has the panoramic rear window as well!

Mr79C10 · 11-04-2007, 08:28 PM

From Jacksonville Fl.
Looks like an old FUN truck to drive

krue · 11-05-2007, 12:31 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

toomanytoyz · 11-05-2007, 12:40 AM

Welcome from Indiana................

Rick

L0WRIDE · 11-05-2007, 11:13 PM

to the boards from New zealand

68K20 x Drill · 11-05-2007, 11:58 PM

Nice work truck!

67 farm truck · 11-06-2007, 12:29 AM

Thanks everyone ! I left out the best story. When I was born in Dec. of 1968, my grandad drove from the Denton, Tx area. to Baylor hosp in Dallas, Tx. to see me. He got there late because of five o'clock traffic and threw a fit because he had missed viewing hours . . . after hearing his story and point of view the nurse pulled back the curtain so he could see me ! ( His famous quote from that story was " If I had a home in Hell and a home in Dallas, I would just as soon live in Hell than to have to fight that * G. D. * Dallas traffic ! " )

P_A · 11-06-2007, 08:43 AM

from north Alabama! Great truck and great stories.

bad6772 · 11-06-2007, 02:10 PM

welcome from indiana, keep us posted on the progress....could make a fine truck.......

1966gmc · 11-06-2007, 02:28 PM

Welcome from the Eastern shore of MD

**Ron 586** · 11-07-2007, 11:37 PM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

earl87gta · 11-08-2007, 02:06 AM

to the board from East Tn.

Pickles · 11-08-2007, 09:03 AM

Welcome from Tn

tcb-1 · 11-08-2007, 01:10 PM

nice to have a truck with history. do your grandfather proud!

your oil can...... since it's a cardboard can, probably not worth more than a regular can of oil, but hey it's original to your rig!! keep it!

anyway, nice to have you here. Welcome from Shawnee, KS.

Old Chevy Mech · 11-08-2007, 04:42 PM

From CT!

Frank

11-04-2007, 03:15 AM	#1
67 farm truck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 3	Finally, able to post ! . . . And no, that is not a complaint against this site or anyone involved with it, I was just going crazy being able to read posts and not ask my own questions ! Impatience on my part. Now that I am here I must say this is a sight on which I plan to get every bit of advice that I can in the quest to restore/maintain what is working on my Grandfather's truck. I will tell you he bought the truck brand new and was a farmer/cattleman. from the pictures you will see he drove that truck everywhere. And if he was using it to turn the path of a herd that he was transferring from one pasture to another and a young bull got a little upset, well the truck took the punishment ! The bed was diamond plated and a gooseneck hitch was bolted and welded to the bed. the hitch on the bumper was welded as well, in addition to a hole for a hitch pin for such equipped trailers. The truck was ordered with an oil bath air cleaner, 4spd tranny, 4:11 positrac rear end and supplimental leaf springs that backed up the hd coil springs. It is going to be a lot of work, but since I have known this truck all of my life, it is a keeper. Hope you all enjoy the pics. Last edited by 67 farm truck; 11-04-2007 at 03:17 AM.

11-04-2007, 03:21 AM	#2
67 farm truck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 3	Re: Finally, able to post ! . . . He also had a small tool box on the passenger side step. here is a pic of an unopened can (no longer full due to seepage) of havoline motor oil. I had never seen a white can of havoline before, wonder if would be worth anything to anyone on ebay ? Tool box: The can: Last edited by 67 farm truck; 11-04-2007 at 03:22 AM.

11-04-2007, 04:05 AM	#3
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Finally, able to post ! . . . WELCOME TO THE SITE. yOU WILL FIND LOADS OF INFO AND GOOD PEOPLE HERE. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

11-04-2007, 07:04 AM	#4
Old Dave Is a bullfrog waterproof? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: OLATHE, KANSAS Posts: 1,130	Re: Finally, able to post ! . . . Welcome from E. Kansas. I can rember that Havoline can quite well. That's what my dad always used in the 56 Belair that I used to have. Back in 69-72 when I was in college, that can of Havoline was 25 cents. The weight was stamped in the top of the can and it had a smell like no other motor oil. (bad) Neat truck you have and the history behind it is priceless. Good luck with your project. Dave __________________ "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt." Ben Franklin __________________ 1970 Chevy shortbed 2002 Harley Custom Chopper (Long sucker) 1998 K2500 5.7L 5-speed Longbed 1st two are My son's toys...they just live in my garage! 1997 GMC K1500 Suburban 1993 S-10 Blazer 4D (youngest son's daily driver) 2000 Dodge Ram 4WD Ext. Cab (5.9L) Wife is a late year 1951 Last edited by Old Dave; 11-04-2007 at 07:07 AM. Reason: Can't spell for $hit...

11-04-2007, 08:24 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Finally, able to post ! . . . to the board from Mid-MO!!! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-04-2007, 08:27 AM	#6
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: Finally, able to post ! . . . Welcome from SW Missouri! Good project there...keep us updated on progress! __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE!

11-04-2007, 10:29 AM	#7
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Finally, able to post ! . . . Welcome from FT Worth. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club** Last edited by shaneschevys; 11-04-2007 at 10:30 AM.

11-04-2007, 11:10 AM	#8
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11-04-2007, 01:09 PM	#9
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11-04-2007, 02:12 PM	#10
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Finally, able to post ! . . . Welcome from GA! Thanks for the pics - that is going to be a cool project you have there. Nice that you have the glove box sticker (SPID Label) in tact. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

11-04-2007, 02:16 PM	#11
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Finally, able to post ! . . . from South Texas! Cool story behind a cool truck. It has the panoramic rear window as well! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

11-04-2007, 08:28 PM	#12
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11-05-2007, 12:31 AM	#13
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Finally, able to post ! . . . Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

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11-05-2007, 11:58 PM	#16
68K20 x Drill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Freedom CA Posts: 488	Re: Finally, able to post ! . . . Nice work truck! __________________ 68 Chevrolet k20 Longbed 350 SM465/205, Dana 44, 14bolt, Power steering, Power Disk Brakes, 35" BFGs. 84 Chevrolet Suburban K20 6.2 Banks turbo TH400/NP208 Now with G80 68 GMC C20 Parts? Truck And a few cars

11-06-2007, 12:29 AM	#17
67 farm truck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 3	Re: Finally, able to post ! . . . Thanks everyone ! I left out the best story. When I was born in Dec. of 1968, my grandad drove from the Denton, Tx area. to Baylor hosp in Dallas, Tx. to see me. He got there late because of five o'clock traffic and threw a fit because he had missed viewing hours . . . after hearing his story and point of view the nurse pulled back the curtain so he could see me ! ( His famous quote from that story was " If I had a home in Hell and a home in Dallas, I would just as soon live in Hell than to have to fight that * G. D. * Dallas traffic ! " )

11-06-2007, 08:43 AM	#18
P_A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: huntsville,al Posts: 75	Re: Finally, able to post ! . . . from north Alabama! Great truck and great stories. __________________ Paul 1964 C10 SWB Fleetside-396/M21 4 speed 1957 Belair-283/M21 4 speed 1972 Camaro

11-06-2007, 02:10 PM	#19
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Finally, able to post ! . . . welcome from indiana, keep us posted on the progress....could make a fine truck.......

11-06-2007, 02:28 PM	#20
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11-07-2007, 11:37 PM	#21
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11-08-2007, 01:10 PM	#24
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Finally, able to post ! . . . nice to have a truck with history. do your grandfather proud! your oil can...... since it's a cardboard can, probably not worth more than a regular can of oil, but hey it's original to your rig!! keep it! anyway, nice to have you here. Welcome from Shawnee, KS.

11-08-2007, 04:42 PM	#25
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