Bought My Uncles '69 Chevy 1/2 Ton Today - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**LockDoc** · 04-06-2024, 11:14 PM

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I'm not sure if he bought it new or not but I know he owned it for a long time. I will be able to tell when I get the title. This is all of the pictures I have for now. I didn't take any full view because I thought I had a couple on my computer already, from a couple of years ago....

Anyway, it is 100% original and I love the color. It was a farm truck and driven on a gravel road so it is packed with dried mud underneath and has the normal Iowa rust problems. It has been sitting for a long time but it has been inside a concrete floor garage. I will try and get back out to the farm and get some full view pictures in the next few days.
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**LockDoc** · 04-06-2024, 11:15 PM

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**jabborabbo** · 04-07-2024, 11:10 AM

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I don’t know what animal made those prints on the windshield but I’ll bet the truck has no mouse/rat problems! 👍

slikside · 04-06-2024, 11:34 PM

Wow, what a great color! And that interior is in GREAT shape!

You must be thrilled to have that family heirloom in your corner now.

Congrats!

**truckster** · 04-06-2024, 11:47 PM

Nicely done. Not that it matters a whole lot, but it would be really cool if he bought it new.

I'm guessing this one's a keeper?

**LockDoc** · 04-07-2024, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by slikside

Wow, what a great color! And that interior is in GREAT shape!

You must be thrilled to have that family heirloom in your corner now.

Congrats!

I have been hoping That I would be able to get it. Neither of my two cousins are interested in it but I think they are happy that it will be staying in the family.

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Originally Posted by truckster

Nicely done. Not that it matters a whole lot, but it would be really cool if he bought it new.

I'm guessing this one's a keeper?

Thanks.... Yes, I am planning on keeping it. I may have to get rid of a couple of other ones to do that though.
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lil hoodlum · 04-07-2024, 01:57 AM

I too, like the color.

Is the motor a 307?

tim_mc · 04-07-2024, 08:53 AM

Love it! Interior looks nice. Curious if the radio still works.

**1970cstblazer** · 04-07-2024, 08:56 AM

I thought 1969's had the newer designed inside rear view mirror bracket.

**LockDoc** · 04-07-2024, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by lil hoodlum

I too, like the color.

Is the motor a 307?

Not sure at this time. Other than the block casting I don't know if a guy could tell from the exterior.

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Originally Posted by tim_mc

Love it! Interior looks nice. Curious if the radio still works.

Sure looks like it could if the speaker is good.

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

I thought 1969's had the newer designed inside rear view mirror bracket.

I didn't think about that but that does look like the '67-'68 style mirror. The mounting holes would be different so I can check when I go back out. The mirror flops around and won't stay up.
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old51sedan · 04-07-2024, 09:51 AM

Congratulations on your new truck, the 69 that I bought new in the fall of 1968 was this color also. Never realized that it was a rare color, as I remember I didn't see many that color back then. It's nice that it will stay in the family.

**special-K** · 04-07-2024, 10:09 AM

Good eye on the interior mirror. It appears to be original, no boss in the header panel.

That is great the truck landed in your hands.

I had a '69 K/10 CST Custom Camper in that color way back when, black interior. Sharp color!

**1970cstblazer** · 04-07-2024, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Good eye on the interior mirror. It appears to be original, no boss in the header panel.

Apparently, the mirror bracket was a mid year 1969 change. I have seen several '69's with the later design.

**Getter-Done** · 04-07-2024, 10:59 AM

I know that made your day.

Nice that you was able to get a part of family history.

**CKfan** · 04-08-2024, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Apparently, the mirror bracket was a mid year 1969 change. I have seen several '69's with the later design.

Congrats on the truck, great color.
Not that it really matters, but mirror issue might (?) even be a plant to plant issue in 69. My 1st day of production 69 Fremont truck has what I would expect to see.

**FirstOwner69** · 04-09-2024, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

I thought 1969's had the newer designed inside rear view mirror bracket.

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Originally Posted by CKfan

Congrats on the truck, great color.
Not that it really matters, but mirror issue might (?) even be a plant to plant issue in 69. My 1st day of production 69 Fremont truck has what I would expect to see.

When I bought my 1969 new, I asked the salesman where the inside mirror was. He responded that on the '69s an inside mirror was an option until later in the '69 model year. This is verified based on the 1969 Chevy truck "info kit" (https://www.gm.com/heritage/archive/...formation-kits) which contains info regarding included and optional equipment. The option code was D36.

Also, there were no pre-drilled holes for a mirror. I believe the mounting bracket shown above was actually for a '67.

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 04-09-2024, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

When I bought my 1969 new, I asked the salesman where the inside mirror was. He responded that on the '69s an inside mirror was an option until later in the '69 model year. This is verified based on the 1969 Chevy truck "info kit" (https://www.gm.com/heritage/archive/...formation-kits) which contains info regarding included and optional equipment. The option code was D36.

Also, there were no pre-drilled holes for a mirror. I believe the mounting bracket shown above was actually for a '67.

That's interesting to know and looking at a 68 kit it shows the same thing. That would then explain why my truck has the later style mirror and no real evidence of a previous mirror and the hole look like being added after the fact. Odd though that you would thing a Custom with comfort and convivence would have it grouped in with the other stuff added to the interior.

Sure is a weird thing to think about today that even a standard inside review mirror was optional.

cj847 · 04-10-2024, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by CKfan

Congrats on the truck, great color.
Not that it really matters, but mirror issue might (?) even be a plant to plant issue in 69. My 1st day of production 69 Fremont truck has what I would expect to see.

Are you sure that is factory installed? That looks like a 64-66 mirror to me.

**CKfan** · 04-10-2024, 12:03 PM

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Are you sure that is factory installed? That looks like a 64-66 mirror to me.

I can only be "sure" the 69 in photoed currently has it. A post above says 69 didn't have rearview mirror as standard equipment so it must not be "correct" as my SPID and build sheet do not show added rearview mirror.

I have (2) 1969's built on the same day 8-26-68 and both have that same mirror installed which is a real coincodence. I have not owned either since new so I will have to say they were both added after they left factory by who knows who.

Sorry to LockDoc for polluting your thread. Awesome truck, congrats again.

**68bowtie** · 04-07-2024, 11:10 AM

Very cool. Looking forward to more pictures.

**jerry moss** · 04-07-2024, 11:23 AM

that is awesome and talk about unmolested. glad you were able to get it and keep it in the family.

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-08-2024, 05:39 AM

That is awesome Leon! It is always great to get an old memory back in your possession. The interior doesn't look terrible and above the windshield looks very nice for a Midwest truck setting in a barn for many years. Usually they are packed full of mouse houses as you know.

68Gold/white · 04-08-2024, 10:14 AM

With the glovebox decal not calling out the engine size, I'd guess it would be the 307? the base V-8. 67 was the last year for the 283. My 67 has no call out for the engine, I bought it without the engine/trans, has V8 frame mounts.
307's were all 2 barreler's..........

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-08-2024, 10:48 AM

Nice Leon. Looks original alright, very cool. What do you plan to do with it?

MARKDTN · 04-08-2024, 11:09 AM

That is really neat!

04-06-2024, 11:14 PM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,657	Bought My Uncles '69 Chevy 1/2 Ton Today - I'm not sure if he bought it new or not but I know he owned it for a long time. I will be able to tell when I get the title. This is all of the pictures I have for now. I didn't take any full view because I thought I had a couple on my computer already, from a couple of years ago.... Anyway, it is 100% original and I love the color. It was a farm truck and driven on a gravel road so it is packed with dried mud underneath and has the normal Iowa rust problems. It has been sitting for a long time but it has been inside a concrete floor garage. I will try and get back out to the farm and get some full view pictures in the next few days. . Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

04-06-2024, 11:15 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,657	Re: Bought My Uncles '69 Chevy 1/2 Ton Today - More . Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

04-06-2024, 11:34 PM	#4
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,176	Re: Bought My Uncles '69 Chevy 1/2 Ton Today Wow, what a great color! And that interior is in GREAT shape! You must be thrilled to have that family heirloom in your corner now. Congrats! __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10, SWB, Fleet, 350/350, PS, PB, HEI, mostly stock, Survivor.

04-06-2024, 11:47 PM	#5
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,957	Re: Bought My Uncles '69 Chevy 1/2 Ton Today Nicely done. Not that it matters a whole lot, but it would be really cool if he bought it new. I'm guessing this one's a keeper? __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

04-07-2024, 01:57 AM	#7
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,729	Re: Bought My Uncles '69 Chevy 1/2 Ton Today I too, like the color. Is the motor a 307? __________________ 1968 C10 327, 3 speed manual, LWB stock height daily driver. 1968 C20 327, 4 speed manual, LWB stock height custom camper with heavy duty leaf springs rear, 50th anniversary edition. Hoping to press into daily drive status soon.

04-07-2024, 08:53 AM	#8
tim_mc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: St Peters, MO Posts: 440	Re: Bought My Uncles '69 Chevy 1/2 Ton Today Love it! Interior looks nice. Curious if the radio still works. __________________ 1967 C20, 350 SBC w/Comp roller cam, 700R4 w/3.42 posi, PS, 4-wheel PDB, Old Air AC & GM Tilt column.

04-07-2024, 08:56 AM	#9
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,702	Re: Bought My Uncles '69 Chevy 1/2 Ton Today I thought 1969's had the newer designed inside rear view mirror bracket. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels Last edited by LockDoc; 04-07-2024 at 09:49 AM.

04-07-2024, 09:51 AM	#11
old51sedan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Williamston, Mi Posts: 884	Re: Bought My Uncles '69 Chevy 1/2 Ton Today Congratulations on your new truck, the 69 that I bought new in the fall of 1968 was this color also. Never realized that it was a rare color, as I remember I didn't see many that color back then. It's nice that it will stay in the family.

04-07-2024, 10:09 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Bought My Uncles '69 Chevy 1/2 Ton Today Good eye on the interior mirror. It appears to be original, no boss in the header panel. That is great the truck landed in your hands. I had a '69 K/10 CST Custom Camper in that color way back when, black interior. Sharp color! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-07-2024, 10:59 AM	#14
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,330	Re: Bought My Uncles '69 Chevy 1/2 Ton Today I know that made your day. Nice that you was able to get a part of family history. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

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68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,745	Re: Bought My Uncles '69 Chevy 1/2 Ton Today Very cool. Looking forward to more pictures. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

04-07-2024, 11:23 AM	#21
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,918	Re: Bought My Uncles '69 Chevy 1/2 Ton Today that is awesome and talk about unmolested. glad you were able to get it and keep it in the family. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

04-08-2024, 05:39 AM	#22
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Bought My Uncles '69 Chevy 1/2 Ton Today That is awesome Leon! It is always great to get an old memory back in your possession. The interior doesn't look terrible and above the windshield looks very nice for a Midwest truck setting in a barn for many years. Usually they are packed full of mouse houses as you know. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

04-08-2024, 10:14 AM	#23
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,392	Re: Bought My Uncles '69 Chevy 1/2 Ton Today With the glovebox decal not calling out the engine size, I'd guess it would be the 307? the base V-8. 67 was the last year for the 283. My 67 has no call out for the engine, I bought it without the engine/trans, has V8 frame mounts. 307's were all 2 barreler's..........

04-08-2024, 10:48 AM	#24
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,300	Re: Bought My Uncles '69 Chevy 1/2 Ton Today Nice Leon. Looks original alright, very cool. What do you plan to do with it? __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025



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MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,160	Re: Bought My Uncles '69 Chevy 1/2 Ton Today That is really neat! __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

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