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**JJorgensen52** · 11-15-2009, 01:49 AM

Well, I've been lurking here for a while, and I've wanted one of these since I first saw one on the cover of 4 wheelr when I was 14. Just bought it this afternoon;in 3 weeks I'm going back with tags to pick it up and drive it home

1969 CST/10, it's a 4x4 SWB stepper. All original truck, 307 / SM465 combo. Runs and drives pretty good. And showing less than 68k original miles!

Everything is there and just as it should be, for which I am quite happy.

Bad news (no surprise for a New York truck) is rust. Rot in the front fenders, rear fenders, floors, etc. All of it has been patched or repaired and the truck is solid, but it was not done with new panels, etc so once I take it off the road next summer I have my work cutout for me.

Good news is the story behind it. 2nd owner, older gentleman. It's a one family truck. The current owner was actually at the factory in Tarrytown with his uncle when the truck was built back in '69

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I have the original chassis overhaul manual for the truck sitting here on my desk, and all the other owners manuals and shop manuals are around somewhere, the owner just had to find them.

Needless to say, I'm stoked

vectorit · 11-15-2009, 02:05 AM

Congratulations dude! *****en lookin truck to start out on as well, since I am a huge fan of these trucks with the 4-wheel drive option.

Welcome to the addiction, errr - club

**70cst** · 11-15-2009, 02:29 AM

on a nice lookin ride. You did ok and your patience paid off. Not only is it a 4x4 it's got the CST package. Good deal!!!

Sacramento70 · 11-15-2009, 02:34 AM

awesome truck bro congrats

72BlckButy · 11-15-2009, 04:32 PM

Congrats on the purchase!

jrdv · 11-15-2009, 05:50 PM

Great find! I'm just curious about the cover truck you saw. Was it a red 72 stepside with ground hog tires? I remember that cover from when I was about 10 or so. Unfortunately, the magazine burned up in a house fire. I always wanted a red 4x4 72 stepside because of that cover!

**JJorgensen52** · 11-15-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jrdv

Great find! I'm just curious about the cover truck you saw. Was it a red 72 stepside with ground hog tires? I remember that cover from when I was about 10 or so. Unfortunately, the magazine burned up in a house fire. I always wanted a red 4x4 72 stepside because of that cover!

It was that red ragtop blazer that got me started, actually. I fell in love with the '69 front end. I still have the magazine at home (it's well worn by now!)

**JJorgensen52** · 11-22-2009, 02:58 AM

Went and picked it up today.

About 630am, at a truck stop 90 miles into my journey

Loaded up, about 730am

A few poses when I first pulled her off the trailer

And finally, about 4pm, new tires!

big_al_71 · 11-22-2009, 08:31 AM

Awesome!!!!! man you work quick...

**mikey531** · 11-15-2009, 06:04 PM

Nice score! Welcome from your neighbor to the north !

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-22-2009, 11:32 AM

Very cool and congrats on the new ride...

dan42 · 11-22-2009, 11:49 AM

Very nice! I don't remember ever seeing the block warmer as an option before, but out here , you wouldn't. It's supposed to be 80 degrees by Thanksgiving. Keep us posted!

pat 70/71 · 11-22-2009, 12:58 PM

Great truck. rust is not going to stop you from having one heck of a nice truck every panel can be had. with a little welding & tlc & time you will get there just stay with it & keep it fun. Pat

**Palf70Step** · 11-22-2009, 01:50 PM

Very nice truck!!

11-15-2009, 01:49 AM	#1
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Just bought my first old truck! Well, I've been lurking here for a while, and I've wanted one of these since I first saw one on the cover of 4 wheelr when I was 14. Just bought it this afternoon;in 3 weeks I'm going back with tags to pick it up and drive it home 1969 CST/10, it's a 4x4 SWB stepper. All original truck, 307 / SM465 combo. Runs and drives pretty good. And showing less than 68k original miles! Everything is there and just as it should be, for which I am quite happy. Bad news (no surprise for a New York truck) is rust. Rot in the front fenders, rear fenders, floors, etc. All of it has been patched or repaired and the truck is solid, but it was not done with new panels, etc so once I take it off the road next summer I have my work cutout for me. Good news is the story behind it. 2nd owner, older gentleman. It's a one family truck. The current owner was actually at the factory in Tarrytown with his uncle when the truck was built back in '69 . I have the original chassis overhaul manual for the truck sitting here on my desk, and all the other owners manuals and shop manuals are around somewhere, the owner just had to find them. Needless to say, I'm stoked __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)

11-15-2009, 02:05 AM	#2
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Just bought my first old truck! Congratulations dude! *****en lookin truck to start out on as well, since I am a huge fan of these trucks with the 4-wheel drive option. Welcome to the addiction, errr - club __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

11-15-2009, 02:29 AM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Just bought my first old truck! on a nice lookin ride. You did ok and your patience paid off. Not only is it a 4x4 it's got the CST package. Good deal!!! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 11-15-2009 at 02:29 AM.

11-15-2009, 02:34 AM	#4
Sacramento70 Blazer Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sacramento, ca Posts: 249	Re: Just bought my first old truck! awesome truck bro congrats __________________ 1970 Chevy blazer

11-15-2009, 04:32 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Just bought my first old truck! Congrats on the purchase! __________________ -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)

11-15-2009, 05:50 PM	#6
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: Just bought my first old truck! Great find! I'm just curious about the cover truck you saw. Was it a red 72 stepside with ground hog tires? I remember that cover from when I was about 10 or so. Unfortunately, the magazine burned up in a house fire. I always wanted a red 4x4 72 stepside because of that cover! __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

11-22-2009, 02:58 AM	#8
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Re: Just bought my first old truck! Went and picked it up today. About 630am, at a truck stop 90 miles into my journey Loaded up, about 730am A few poses when I first pulled her off the trailer And finally, about 4pm, new tires! __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)

11-22-2009, 08:31 AM	#9
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Just bought my first old truck! Awesome!!!!! man you work quick... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-15-2009, 06:04 PM	#10
mikey531 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Exeter, NH Posts: 794	Re: Just bought my first old truck! Nice score! Welcome from your neighbor to the north !

11-22-2009, 11:32 AM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Just bought my first old truck! Very cool and congrats on the new ride... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-22-2009, 11:49 AM	#12
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Just bought my first old truck! Very nice! I don't remember ever seeing the block warmer as an option before, but out here , you wouldn't. It's supposed to be 80 degrees by Thanksgiving. Keep us posted! __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

11-22-2009, 12:58 PM	#13
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: Just bought my first old truck! Great truck. rust is not going to stop you from having one heck of a nice truck every panel can be had. with a little welding & tlc & time you will get there just stay with it & keep it fun. Pat Last edited by pat 70/71; 11-22-2009 at 12:58 PM.

11-22-2009, 01:50 PM	#14
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Just bought my first old truck! Very nice truck!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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