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Piper71c10 · 06-12-2005, 09:34 PM

I was changing a much needed heater core on my '66 today. I was laying on the floor and trying like hell to get that last nut off of the heater box, when I spotted a hide-a-key hanging out on my stock speaker. You guys all know how it is to own an old truck, I mean the first thing I thought was "Hmm.. It came with two keys when I bought it. How many did the PO need?"

I grabbed it, and extracted myself from under the dash, and when I opened it? Boom! $35 bucks in new 1974 bills.

Total cost to buy my ride is now down to $365...

Piper

Gyva · 06-12-2005, 11:41 PM

very nice, now I'll be looking under my truck lol.....

Mike

I1502 · 06-13-2005, 11:18 PM

Thats the best one I've heard! I usually can discount the price of a car by the change under the seats, but $35 bucks! Coupla free twelve packs!

AesC10s · 06-14-2005, 12:05 AM

When i was taking the old wiring out from under the dash of my 65 i found some needles from the crack head i bought it from.

bpmcgee · 06-14-2005, 03:03 PM

I found a gold wedding ring in my Blazer!

Brian

speedking · 06-15-2005, 03:23 AM

$6.75 in quarters from the defroster hose on my '62.

Mongo · 06-18-2005, 01:18 AM

I found a mess load of used or atleast opend rubbers in the bed of the 66 I had. Figured I just melt them all down and make a tire and call it a goodyear...

MikeN · 02-09-2010, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedking

$6.75 in quarters from the defroster hose on my '62.

My kid likes to put loose change, Sweet-N-Low packets, and hand-wipes down the defroster vents in my 64. I'm sure 50 years from now when I'm dead and gone, some future owner will be restoring my truck, find all this crap in the defroster hoses, and go "what the heck?"

Franks Fab Shop · 02-10-2010, 02:52 AM

not a 60-66 story BUT...and this is years ago (1989),
when cutting a roof off a 1981 toyota corolla, you know, for fun, .....
my brother and i found a 1980 japanese xxx magazine UP in the C-pillar!! we then washed the steering wheel and shifter with alcohol, you know... just because!
real deal...

harry · 02-11-2010, 02:26 AM

found this GM courtesy cup under the gas tank when i removed it

Woogeroo · 02-14-2010, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeN

My kid likes to put loose change, Sweet-N-Low packets, and hand-wipes down the defroster vents in my 64. I'm sure 50 years from now when I'm dead and gone, some future owner will be restoring my truck, find all this crap in the defroster hoses, and go "what the heck?"

MikeN,
one of the hoses for my defrost came loose or I knocked it loose... something.

When I was in the process of reattaching it I got beaned in the head by some coins.

So, yes, you are absolutely correct.

-W

zenish · 06-20-2005, 10:05 PM

i changed my heater core from under the hood.

cajunbowtie · 06-21-2005, 09:31 AM

Found a pair of brass knuckles under a seat of my 1970 chevy
truck. Sold the truck a few years later, still have the knuckles.
Never know what you will find.

slammed64 · 06-21-2005, 06:07 PM

i found a spare alternater under my seat!!!!! lol i don't even think the guy i bought it from, knew it was there.

65_Chevy · 07-28-2005, 12:34 AM

I know what u guys mean I just removed everything out out the inside of the cab because I'm doing a complete restoration and I found 100.00 BUCKS in a box behind the seat next to the gas tank with a few cd's and some other stuff I was so excited I jumped up and smacked my head on the cab. LOL I own a 65 lwb truck

Woogeroo · 07-28-2005, 07:23 AM

The contents of my '65 c10 lwb stepside in April 2003:

In the glove box: I found a small can of wd-40(even had a straw still, with plenty left in it), some bulbs for the 'auto parts store trailer lights' that were on the truck when I got first acquired it, a 20 gauge shotgun shell(still live), a few of the glass bulb fuses for the original fuse block on the firewall(I should have checked in there before I bought it, maybe I would have realized it had electrical demons - ha ha ha), some doodads that go to the trailer lights hookup in the back and the bill of sale from when the guy I bought the truck from, bought it from some other guy.

I found the spring thing that locks the stock jack in under the driver side bench seat rattling around on the floor.

It had a 8 track am/fm radio in it(which worked but has since been removed) with an Elvis greatest hits in it and a marie osmond tape and some other band in the glove box.

It even came with a cute plastic sign, stuck on the dash that says: thank you for not smoking.

I left that sign on there.

The spare wheel and tire was in the bed, along with a bunch of leaves.

-W

UPDATE 01/16/2013:

So, after reading this thread originally, I wandered over to the Stovebolt page and got this thread started:

Things you found in your Stovebolt when you bought it ?

There are 350 + plus posts in there now... some of it is very funny reading with the lists of strange things people found in their old trucks, I thought you folks might get a laugh out of some of them.

-W

Frizzle Fry · 08-03-2005, 09:45 PM

Firecrakers under the gas tank in my '69

Found a matchbook in the '61 that said something like "Joes 19 cent Burgers"

hannamet · 08-04-2005, 06:34 PM

Great thread! My 73 parts truck had a nice Craftsman pivot -head 1/2" drive socket wrench with the a 7/8" socket attached, behind the seat, as well as a full quart of oil, lots of change, and misc. other things. Ya just never know...

TRUCKGUY · 08-07-2005, 02:02 AM

i found a 1" breaker bar burried in mub just the handle sticking up it gets lots of use on u bolts etc....oh wait that has nothing to do with finding stuff in a truck

oldblu65 · 10-16-2005, 05:22 PM

I took the gas tank out of my '65 not too long after I bought it , thinking the the line might be partially clogged . when I removed the cardboard cover from over the tank , I found an Playboy magazine stuffed in behind it . I guess the previous owner didn't want his " mommy " to know he had it ? Think he spent too much time in the garage ?

1966 C10 · 10-17-2005, 10:34 PM

I removed everything from inside my cab, ac/heater, gas tank, vents,etc…and all I found was a couple of rust spots! I know there is another hole in there somewhere however, it’s the one where all my money is disappearing into. I think it’s a big one too!

vic

Wildman63 · 10-19-2005, 12:46 PM

When I started My frame up on my 63,I found one roach clip and a small bag of what seemed to be some Marijuana, Maybe the truck traveled to WOODSTOCK back in the day??

I1502 · 10-19-2005, 01:54 PM

I recently pulled out the torn-up rubber floormat and found the ignition KEYS including the locking gas cap, that the last owner couldn't find...worth alot to me! (I guess you can tell that the ol'66 hasn't moved since I got it)
I just removed the locking gas cap and pulled the gas tank and had it boiled out, radiator guy said the gas smelled at least 7-8 years old. Unlike whiskey, some things don't get better with age.

jgrh64 · 11-08-2005, 06:38 PM

Found the PO missing gas pedal and the dead #@$%$@@ mouse that screwed up a few things in the truck -Joe

oldblu65 · 11-23-2005, 05:35 PM

A followup to my previous post , I bought my truck in 1976 and it was my daily driver till about 10 yrs. ago . This truck is like a member of the family , in fact , I've had it longer than I've had my youngest daughter ( she's 23 yrs old now ) and it has fallen into disrepair in recent years but it IS time to get her back on the road , not as a daily driver but rather to get it back to the condition it was and the condition it deserves after all those years of service and satisfaction it has given to me !

06-12-2005, 09:34 PM	#1
Piper71c10 Unending Project Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sequim, WA Posts: 337	The Rewards of Owning an Old Truck.. I was changing a much needed heater core on my '66 today. I was laying on the floor and trying like hell to get that last nut off of the heater box, when I spotted a hide-a-key hanging out on my stock speaker. You guys all know how it is to own an old truck, I mean the first thing I thought was "Hmm.. It came with two keys when I bought it. How many did the PO need?" I grabbed it, and extracted myself from under the dash, and when I opened it? Boom! $35 bucks in new 1974 bills. Total cost to buy my ride is now down to $365... Piper

06-14-2005, 12:05 AM	#4
AesC10s Chevy truck addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Thornton Colorado Posts: 825	When i was taking the old wiring out from under the dash of my 65 i found some needles from the crack head i bought it from. Last edited by AesC10s; 06-14-2005 at 12:06 AM.

06-15-2005, 03:23 AM	#6
speedking Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Elko,Nevada,USA,Earth Posts: 78	$6.75 in quarters from the defroster hose on my '62. __________________ -57 GMC 1/2 ton longbed,Pont. 400,4 speed -62 Chevy 1 ton duallie,Chevy 355,4 speed -66 Pontiac Catalina 2 dr. hardtop,389,T-400 -81 Ford Fairmont wgn.,2.3,4 speed -68 Triumph TR6-R 'cycle,various mods -66 C-60's back -there's probably others...

06-18-2005, 01:18 AM	#7
Mongo YES_____NO Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Somewhere in the vicinity of betelgeuse Posts: 7,351	I found a mess load of used or atleast opend rubbers in the bed of the 66 I had. Figured I just melt them all down and make a tire and call it a goodyear... __________________ People many not remember what you said or what you did, but they will remember the way you made them feel. - unknown Cause, remember: no matter where you go... there you are. - Buckaroo Banzai 1984 Help support the board

02-10-2010, 02:52 AM	#9
Franks Fab Shop Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: costa mesa , Calif. Posts: 120	Re: The Rewards of Owning an Old Truck.. not a 60-66 story BUT...and this is years ago (1989), when cutting a roof off a 1981 toyota corolla, you know, for fun, ..... my brother and i found a 1980 japanese xxx magazine UP in the C-pillar!! we then washed the steering wheel and shifter with alcohol, you know... just because! real deal...

06-12-2005, 11:41 PM	#2
Gyva Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mountain Home Idaho Posts: 544	very nice, now I'll be looking under my truck lol..... Mike

06-13-2005, 11:18 PM	#3
I1502 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Socal, CA Posts: 25	Thats the best one I've heard! I usually can discount the price of a car by the change under the seats, but $35 bucks! Coupla free twelve packs!

06-14-2005, 03:03 PM	#5
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	I found a gold wedding ring in my Blazer! Brian

02-11-2010, 02:26 AM	#10
harry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: masterton New Zealand Posts: 239	Re: The Rewards of Owning an Old Truck.. found this GM courtesy cup under the gas tank when i removed it Attached Images

06-20-2005, 10:05 PM	#12
zenish Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: stallings,nc Posts: 401	i changed my heater core from under the hood. __________________ 1964 c10 short step 1962 econoline van 1989 rs camaro 2006 yamaha vino 125 1975 goldwing

06-21-2005, 09:31 AM	#13
cajunbowtie Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 53	Found a pair of brass knuckles under a seat of my 1970 chevy truck. Sold the truck a few years later, still have the knuckles. Never know what you will find.

06-21-2005, 06:07 PM	#14
slammed64 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brooks,Alberta, Canada, Eh!! Posts: 96	i found a spare alternater under my seat!!!!! lol i don't even think the guy i bought it from, knew it was there.

07-28-2005, 12:34 AM	#15
65_Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Casper, Wyoming Posts: 49	I know what u guys mean I just removed everything out out the inside of the cab because I'm doing a complete restoration and I found 100.00 BUCKS in a box behind the seat next to the gas tank with a few cd's and some other stuff I was so excited I jumped up and smacked my head on the cab. LOL I own a 65 lwb truck

07-28-2005, 07:23 AM	#16
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	The contents of my '65 c10 lwb stepside in April 2003: In the glove box: I found a small can of wd-40(even had a straw still, with plenty left in it), some bulbs for the 'auto parts store trailer lights' that were on the truck when I got first acquired it, a 20 gauge shotgun shell(still live), a few of the glass bulb fuses for the original fuse block on the firewall(I should have checked in there before I bought it, maybe I would have realized it had electrical demons - ha ha ha), some doodads that go to the trailer lights hookup in the back and the bill of sale from when the guy I bought the truck from, bought it from some other guy. I found the spring thing that locks the stock jack in under the driver side bench seat rattling around on the floor. It had a 8 track am/fm radio in it(which worked but has since been removed) with an Elvis greatest hits in it and a marie osmond tape and some other band in the glove box. It even came with a cute plastic sign, stuck on the dash that says: thank you for not smoking. I left that sign on there. The spare wheel and tire was in the bed, along with a bunch of leaves. -W UPDATE 01/16/2013: So, after reading this thread originally, I wandered over to the Stovebolt page and got this thread started: Things you found in your Stovebolt when you bought it ? There are 350 + plus posts in there now... some of it is very funny reading with the lists of strange things people found in their old trucks, I thought you folks might get a laugh out of some of them. -W Last edited by Woogeroo; 01-16-2013 at 05:54 AM.

08-03-2005, 09:45 PM	#17
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Firecrakers under the gas tank in my '69 Found a matchbook in the '61 that said something like "Joes 19 cent Burgers"



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08-04-2005, 06:34 PM	#18
hannamet Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 41	lucky finds Great thread! My 73 parts truck had a nice Craftsman pivot -head 1/2" drive socket wrench with the a 7/8" socket attached, behind the seat, as well as a full quart of oil, lots of change, and misc. other things. Ya just never know...

08-07-2005, 02:02 AM	#19
TRUCKGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nortonville, Ky Posts: 407	i found a 1" breaker bar burried in mub just the handle sticking up it gets lots of use on u bolts etc....oh wait that has nothing to do with finding stuff in a truck __________________ Dan. 55 F100 panel truck project 64 350/th400/10bolt short fleet 66 F100 302/C6/9" short fleet 67 IH 4x2 304/t984speed D44 373 locker lwb box 67 IH 4x4 304/t98 4speed/d44/d60 4.10'slwb box 67 IH Travelall 4x4 304/t98 4speed/12bolt/10bolt 81 2wd short fleet current build! 83 350/700r4 short fleet 88 k5 12" lift 3/4 ton swap mud toy 96 Dodge 3500 CUMMINS/5speed/4x2 97 Pontiac Trans Am WS6/LT1 383/6speed/T-tops

10-16-2005, 05:22 PM	#20
oldblu65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: " The Scenic City " Posts: 189	Re: The Rewards of Owning an Old Truck.. I took the gas tank out of my '65 not too long after I bought it , thinking the the line might be partially clogged . when I removed the cardboard cover from over the tank , I found an Playboy magazine stuffed in behind it . I guess the previous owner didn't want his " mommy " to know he had it ? Think he spent too much time in the garage ?

10-17-2005, 10:34 PM	#21
1966 C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Black Hills, SD Posts: 3	Re: The Rewards of Owning an Old Truck.. I removed everything from inside my cab, ac/heater, gas tank, vents,etc…and all I found was a couple of rust spots! I know there is another hole in there somewhere however, it’s the one where all my money is disappearing into. I think it’s a big one too! vic

10-19-2005, 12:46 PM	#22
Wildman63 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Goshen,Indiana Posts: 49	Re: The Rewards of Owning an Old Truck.. When I started My frame up on my 63,I found one roach clip and a small bag of what seemed to be some Marijuana, Maybe the truck traveled to WOODSTOCK back in the day?? __________________ Just have to squeeeeeezzzzee a few more "HP's" out of it!!!!

10-19-2005, 01:54 PM	#23
I1502 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Socal, CA Posts: 25	Re: The Rewards of Owning an Old Truck.. I recently pulled out the torn-up rubber floormat and found the ignition KEYS including the locking gas cap, that the last owner couldn't find...worth alot to me! (I guess you can tell that the ol'66 hasn't moved since I got it) I just removed the locking gas cap and pulled the gas tank and had it boiled out, radiator guy said the gas smelled at least 7-8 years old. Unlike whiskey, some things don't get better with age.

11-08-2005, 06:38 PM	#24
jgrh64 Prestige member Old Farts Club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland Posts: 502	Re: The Rewards of Owning an Old Truck.. Found the PO missing gas pedal and the dead #@$%$@@ mouse that screwed up a few things in the truck -Joe

11-23-2005, 05:35 PM	#25
oldblu65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: " The Scenic City " Posts: 189	Re: The Rewards of Owning an Old Truck.. A followup to my previous post , I bought my truck in 1976 and it was my daily driver till about 10 yrs. ago . This truck is like a member of the family , in fact , I've had it longer than I've had my youngest daughter ( she's 23 yrs old now ) and it has fallen into disrepair in recent years but it IS time to get her back on the road , not as a daily driver but rather to get it back to the condition it was and the condition it deserves after all those years of service and satisfaction it has given to me !

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