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Slammed67 · 09-13-2002, 11:20 AM

Just out of curiosity, does anyone have the original warranty book/Protect-O-Plate that came with your truck? I was looking through all my truck paperwork last night and came across mine. It shows the “Delivery Date To Original Owner” (which was my grandfather) as 2-25-67. The truck was in a wreck shortly after it was purchased and I also have the work order for the repair work that was done. There have been a few odd things that I’ve come across while rebuilding my truck (for the second time!). First of all it was originally a long bed, but had a one-piece drive shaft. Didn’t all long beds have a 2-piece?? Also, the truck was originally blue with a white top, but when I stripped the cab the first time, there was red paint under the blue! Also, I have the build sheet that was under the seat, but oddly enough, it doesn’t match my truck! Interesting.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-13-2002, 01:48 PM

I think that 4 of the trucks that I drive have the origanal protecto plates and warrentee paperwork with them. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

JJR · 09-13-2002, 03:16 PM

I got my truck from the original owner. He still had the protect-o-plate and original bill of sale (typed with a manual typewriter) and owners manual.

**CPNE** · 09-13-2002, 03:20 PM

anybody still have a manual typewriter? lol

ChevLoRay · 09-13-2002, 04:37 PM

Well, you said it was wrecked, didn't you? So, maybe the red parts were the one's used to fix it. Maybe the seat was damaged, like maybe it got wet before the truck was fixed and they took a seat from another truck. Does the color on the build sheet say it had red paint? Just offering some suggestions.

*Fast68Chevy* · 09-13-2002, 04:42 PM

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Originally posted by CPNE
anybody still have a manual typewriter? lol

Jeff is right, does anyone know how to get hands on one of them ? hehehehe!

ive come across couple of protecto plates and also original small white key envelope and all warranty stuff unused, ive got that all for a 68 3/4 ton, pluys sleeve for manual and whole nine yards, no window sticker though,

the items can be found, the first thing i do when i see a vehicle in a yard is i get in the cab and check in it and on the SPID label for goodies like posi and so forth. the plate will have ratio and drivetrain and such info on it also.
i found original protecto plate and book in a 67 GMC 2500 most recently, posi and 4.56 and 283ci and CH465

good luck

Longhorn Man · 09-13-2002, 06:37 PM

My old longhorn came with the protecto plate, bill of sale, waranty book, owners manual, window sticker, and the recall paper work too. no build sheet in it though.
I have found that the build sheet does not always match the truck 100%. The one ton has normal base model mirrors, but it is listed as west coast Jr if memory serves...All original, no repaint, no left over holes...just never installed the options.

chevy garage · 09-13-2002, 07:44 PM

Where are build sheets usually found on 70 models? I have all the other paperwork on mine including white envelope with key knockouts. I'd like to find build sheet too.

Thanks

Longhorn Man · 09-13-2002, 07:54 PM

They can be anyplace..under carpet, behind fuel tank, but the most common on our trucks is the seat. Pull the seat out, and look in the back, and underneath. You'r lookin for a 30+ year old sheet of paper stuffed in the springs against the foam. Be VERY carefull when removing it.

CE20934 · 09-14-2002, 08:14 AM

I have three manual typewriters. Very handy devices. They don't crash like computers and have an instant Auto-Save feature. The editing features do need a little work though.

**Bowtie468** · 09-14-2002, 10:04 AM

Yes, my '68 was purchased from the original owner and came with protect-o-plate , owners manual, warranty papers and the original GM / BRIGGS key. Havent pulled the seat, fuel tank or floor mat to look for the build sheet yet. Hope it's there!! Later

Longhorn Man · 09-14-2002, 11:58 PM

And here are some of my papers...
This is the envilope that the recal cam in direct from the motor city, the yellow folder from Yinling chevrolet in Kansas, and a card to send to GM if the original owner woulda moved.

Longhorn Man · 09-14-2002, 11:59 PM

No description needed here.

Longhorn Man · 09-15-2002, 12:00 AM

This has all the details of the warranty.

Longhorn Man · 09-15-2002, 12:00 AM

Along witht eh protectoplate with the original owners name and addy.

Longhorn Man · 09-15-2002, 12:01 AM

And the window sticker. Look at the price!
Cool huh?

09-13-2002, 11:20 AM	#1
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Protect-O-Plate Just out of curiosity, does anyone have the original warranty book/Protect-O-Plate that came with your truck? I was looking through all my truck paperwork last night and came across mine. It shows the “Delivery Date To Original Owner” (which was my grandfather) as 2-25-67. The truck was in a wreck shortly after it was purchased and I also have the work order for the repair work that was done. There have been a few odd things that I’ve come across while rebuilding my truck (for the second time!). First of all it was originally a long bed, but had a one-piece drive shaft. Didn’t all long beds have a 2-piece?? Also, the truck was originally blue with a white top, but when I stripped the cab the first time, there was red paint under the blue! Also, I have the build sheet that was under the seat, but oddly enough, it doesn’t match my truck! Interesting. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

09-13-2002, 01:48 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	I think that 4 of the trucks that I drive have the origanal protecto plates and warrentee paperwork with them. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-13-2002, 03:16 PM	#3
JJR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Leesburg, GA Posts: 746	I got my truck from the original owner. He still had the protect-o-plate and original bill of sale (typed with a manual typewriter) and owners manual. __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Second Owner 70 C-10 Second Owner 93 GMC C1500 Third Owner 99 C2500 Crew Cab Short Bed

09-13-2002, 03:20 PM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	anybody still have a manual typewriter? lol __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

09-13-2002, 04:37 PM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Well, you said it was wrecked, didn't you? So, maybe the red parts were the one's used to fix it. Maybe the seat was damaged, like maybe it got wet before the truck was fixed and they took a seat from another truck. Does the color on the build sheet say it had red paint? Just offering some suggestions. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-13-2002, 06:37 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	My old longhorn came with the protecto plate, bill of sale, waranty book, owners manual, window sticker, and the recall paper work too. no build sheet in it though. I have found that the build sheet does not always match the truck 100%. The one ton has normal base model mirrors, but it is listed as west coast Jr if memory serves...All original, no repaint, no left over holes...just never installed the options.

09-13-2002, 07:44 PM	#8
chevy garage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 239	Where are build sheets usually found on 70 models? I have all the other paperwork on mine including white envelope with key knockouts. I'd like to find build sheet too. Thanks

09-13-2002, 07:54 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	They can be anyplace..under carpet, behind fuel tank, but the most common on our trucks is the seat. Pull the seat out, and look in the back, and underneath. You'r lookin for a 30+ year old sheet of paper stuffed in the springs against the foam. Be VERY carefull when removing it.

09-14-2002, 08:14 AM	#10
CE20934 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Help! I'm in an office park with its own network of freeways! Posts: 470	I have three manual typewriters. Very handy devices. They don't crash like computers and have an instant Auto-Save feature. The editing features do need a little work though. __________________ '67 C20--427 tall deck/SM420, 4.10 HO52 (Michigan has not been kind to the Old Man) '95 Caprice--355 LT1/T56/3.42 8.5" 10-bolt (daily driver, almost 300k on the chassis) '07 Outback--wife's car. 125k & counting. No head gasket or transmission issues yet. fingers crossed

09-14-2002, 10:04 AM	#11
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Yes, my '68 was purchased from the original owner and came with protect-o-plate , owners manual, warranty papers and the original GM / BRIGGS key. Havent pulled the seat, fuel tank or floor mat to look for the build sheet yet. Hope it's there!! Later __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

09-14-2002, 11:58 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	And here are some of my papers... This is the envilope that the recal cam in direct from the motor city, the yellow folder from Yinling chevrolet in Kansas, and a card to send to GM if the original owner woulda moved. Attached Images

09-14-2002, 11:59 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	No description needed here. Attached Images

09-15-2002, 12:00 AM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	This has all the details of the warranty. Attached Images

09-15-2002, 12:01 AM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	And the window sticker. Look at the price! Cool huh? Attached Images



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