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**70cst** · 07-28-2007, 09:31 AM

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/foru...ead.php?t=4445

My son posted this on Wes's sight so I thought I would stick the link here.
I hope that is ok? Some day I will learn how to do these pics. This is the year that the transformation on my 70cst will start to take form. Now that I have the money set aside I am planning on having the engine rebuilt and check the brakes and suspension. Safety is a must. It has been a long time in coming (since 2001) but the wait is almost over. It has what I call natural mods (rust/dents) and a few man made mods. The time is at hand for my "Lean Mean Green Machine" to get back on the road where she belongs. Let the party begin.

Longhorn Man · 07-28-2007, 09:48 AM

Any chance you can get a photo of the option sheet (SPID) in the glove box for us?

Longhorn Man · 07-28-2007, 09:50 AM

I just noticed you are in ohio... if that truck is original paint (one reason I wanna see the spid) then you have a gold mine there.

smirch9 · 07-28-2007, 10:00 AM

Very nice truck, cant wait to see progress pics.

**70cst** · 07-28-2007, 10:08 AM

Yes.... I believe it is the original paint. I will have Nathan take a picture of the glove box option sheet. I added the AM/FM and Tilt...all other options came with the truck.

**Palf70Step** · 07-28-2007, 10:16 AM

Very nice truck!

kooltrailz · 07-28-2007, 11:14 AM

hey longhorn will this work?

i take it olive and dark green combo is rare?
also y does the option sheet list it as a 396 but in 70 they stopped the 396 and started the 400? also the option code is for the 400 but lists a 396 whats up with that?

if u want any pictures at all let me know i love the camera and the truck always like being a star

kooltrailz · 07-28-2007, 11:20 AM

this is something for you longhorn man check out the options on that longhorn and see how it lists the 400bb as L47 as well?

kooltrailz · 07-28-2007, 11:27 AM

one other thing i would like to add is that the seats have been recovered sometime in there lifetime, the original seat cover is still under the passenger seat, but is no longer on the drivers side

Longhorn Man · 07-28-2007, 04:10 PM

my gold mine reference is the fact that these things have desoved and returned to mother earth in these parts of the country, and that looks to be a sloid rust free(ish?) truck.
The paint combo IS rare though, snd acording to some on here, was never offered with any accent other than white.
The 396/400/402 confusion is very common.
In 70, they didn't build any 396 cid engines. They were all 402s. Chevelles and camaros were still advertised as 396 due to the performance immage they already had.
There is no reasonable answer as to why they still typed out 396... or even why the h*ll they called it a 400. However, after the 70 model year started, there were no more 396 engines.

kooltrailz · 07-28-2007, 04:29 PM

makes sense thanx

chipflyer · 07-28-2007, 05:05 PM

Nice truck! I will be adding that SPID label to my collection, thanks for sharing.

Jeff

69ChevyLB · 07-28-2007, 06:00 PM

Does anyone know the paint code for the dark green? I plan on painting my 69 dark green and white. Thanks.

**70cst** · 07-28-2007, 07:23 PM

Longhorn Man...
If I understand you correctly you are saying that a two-tone paint scheme that white is not one of the two colors is unusual? I also realize that with the GM strike in 1970 the production numbers were very low that year for our trucks.
This truck was purchased and brought up from Celina Tn. back in 2001. (thats why rust is at a minimum) I found this truck in the Truck trader the night that the Trader came out and I went out to look it that night and with the long list of options I went ahead a bought it. I think I paid $2300 for it. Mike the owner said the phone was ringing of the wall for the next few days. On the way home to Arcanum the starter went out and then the alternator was not far behind. My wife keeps joking saying that the only times she sees it running is when its behind a tow truck. Ha Ha

Its been a long road and at times I almost sold it but I could never pull the trigger. I'm glad that I didn't. Now that my war chest funds is built up the transformation is about to begin. Life is good.

Longhorn Man · 07-28-2007, 09:23 PM

there was a strike, but it wasn't a big thing. Production numbers were down a bit, but nothing to get excited over.
2300 is a good price in this part of the country as I'm sure you know... esp for a nice truck. here in columbus, junkers cost more than that.

sickchevy68cst · 03-03-2008, 01:50 AM

yea not sayin anything over here in california i was lucky to find a truck in a good condition... good find tbh

Longhorn Man · 03-03-2008, 08:54 AM

7 months in the grave!

chrislehr · 05-24-2008, 04:48 PM

Nice truck, nice option list. Congrats.

07-28-2007, 09:31 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	My Truck and it is singing http://www.classicheartbeat.com/foru...ead.php?t=4445 My son posted this on Wes's sight so I thought I would stick the link here. I hope that is ok? Some day I will learn how to do these pics. This is the year that the transformation on my 70cst will start to take form. Now that I have the money set aside I am planning on having the engine rebuilt and check the brakes and suspension. Safety is a must. It has been a long time in coming (since 2001) but the wait is almost over. It has what I call natural mods (rust/dents) and a few man made mods. The time is at hand for my "Lean Mean Green Machine" to get back on the road where she belongs. Let the party begin. __________________ 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!

07-28-2007, 09:48 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: My Truck and it is singing Any chance you can get a photo of the option sheet (SPID) in the glove box for us?

07-28-2007, 09:50 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: My Truck and it is singing I just noticed you are in ohio... if that truck is original paint (one reason I wanna see the spid) then you have a gold mine there.

07-28-2007, 10:00 AM	#4
smirch9 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Coweta, Oklahoma Posts: 2,389	Re: My Truck and it is singing Very nice truck, cant wait to see progress pics. __________________ 1999 GMC 2500--Natural Gas Powered baby! 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Have you subscribed? Click here. Order your site t-shirts and apparel here!

07-28-2007, 10:08 AM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: My Truck and it is singing Yes.... I believe it is the original paint. I will have Nathan take a picture of the glove box option sheet. I added the AM/FM and Tilt...all other options came with the truck. __________________ 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!

07-28-2007, 10:16 AM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: My Truck and it is singing 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!

07-28-2007, 11:14 AM	#7
kooltrailz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 7	Re: My Truck and it is singing hey longhorn will this work? i take it olive and dark green combo is rare? also y does the option sheet list it as a 396 but in 70 they stopped the 396 and started the 400? also the option code is for the 400 but lists a 396 whats up with that? if u want any pictures at all let me know i love the camera and the truck always like being a star Last edited by kooltrailz; 07-28-2007 at 11:18 AM.

07-28-2007, 11:20 AM	#8
kooltrailz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 7	Re: My Truck and it is singing this is something for you longhorn man check out the options on that longhorn and see how it lists the 400bb as L47 as well?

07-28-2007, 11:27 AM	#9
kooltrailz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 7	Re: My Truck and it is singing one other thing i would like to add is that the seats have been recovered sometime in there lifetime, the original seat cover is still under the passenger seat, but is no longer on the drivers side Last edited by kooltrailz; 07-28-2007 at 11:51 AM.

07-28-2007, 04:10 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: My Truck and it is singing my gold mine reference is the fact that these things have desoved and returned to mother earth in these parts of the country, and that looks to be a sloid rust free(ish?) truck. The paint combo IS rare though, snd acording to some on here, was never offered with any accent other than white. The 396/400/402 confusion is very common. In 70, they didn't build any 396 cid engines. They were all 402s. Chevelles and camaros were still advertised as 396 due to the performance immage they already had. There is no reasonable answer as to why they still typed out 396... or even why the h*ll they called it a 400. However, after the 70 model year started, there were no more 396 engines.

07-28-2007, 04:29 PM	#11
kooltrailz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 7	Re: My Truck and it is singing makes sense thanx

07-28-2007, 05:05 PM	#12
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: My Truck and it is singing Nice truck! I will be adding that SPID label to my collection, thanks for sharing. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

07-28-2007, 06:00 PM	#13
69ChevyLB Active Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 249	Re: My Truck and it is singing Does anyone know the paint code for the dark green? I plan on painting my 69 dark green and white. Thanks. __________________ 69 C10 LWB Project 47 Cushman Scooter Project It is better to have loved and lost than to live with a psycho all your life.

07-28-2007, 07:23 PM	#14
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: My Truck and it is singing Longhorn Man... If I understand you correctly you are saying that a two-tone paint scheme that white is not one of the two colors is unusual? I also realize that with the GM strike in 1970 the production numbers were very low that year for our trucks. This truck was purchased and brought up from Celina Tn. back in 2001. (thats why rust is at a minimum) I found this truck in the Truck trader the night that the Trader came out and I went out to look it that night and with the long list of options I went ahead a bought it. I think I paid $2300 for it. Mike the owner said the phone was ringing of the wall for the next few days. On the way home to Arcanum the starter went out and then the alternator was not far behind. My wife keeps joking saying that the only times she sees it running is when its behind a tow truck. Ha Ha Its been a long road and at times I almost sold it but I could never pull the trigger. I'm glad that I didn't. Now that my war chest funds is built up the transformation is about to begin. Life is good. __________________ 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!

07-28-2007, 09:23 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: My Truck and it is singing there was a strike, but it wasn't a big thing. Production numbers were down a bit, but nothing to get excited over. 2300 is a good price in this part of the country as I'm sure you know... esp for a nice truck. here in columbus, junkers cost more than that.



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03-03-2008, 01:50 AM	#16
sickchevy68cst Rice Killing 101 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: aliso viejo California Posts: 107	Re: My Truck and it is singing yea not sayin anything over here in california i was lucky to find a truck in a good condition... good find tbh __________________ distrubin the peace since i got the thing and broke the origianl radio on 95.5 classic rock Ride: 1968 c20 lwb 327(orig motor)/np435/eaton 4.10 w/posi puttin in a 496 rebuilding trans need to rebuild diff :\| need to start takin pics and start a project thread

03-03-2008, 08:54 AM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: My Truck and it is singing 7 months in the grave!

05-24-2008, 04:48 PM	#18
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Re: My Truck and it is singing Nice truck, nice option list. Congrats.

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