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**LockDoc** · 08-04-2011, 08:58 PM

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I bought this out of a salvage yard today, about 35 miles from my house. It's a '68 C-20 CST 327/TH400 with very little rust. The carb is missing but the engine turns over OK. Pretty nice unmolested truck. It looks to me like it may have had a MAACO job on it but I couldn't find any bondo in it anywhere. Not sure what's going to happen with it yet. I will get it home, clean it up, get it running, and then decide.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 08-04-2011, 09:00 PM

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More.

Sorry about the crappy pics but
i didn't have anything to cut the weeds with....

LockDoc

no moa · 08-04-2011, 09:01 PM

Dang, your a lucky man, wish I could find something half that good up here.
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fishingjred73 · 08-04-2011, 09:08 PM

Nice find!

rsavage · 08-04-2011, 09:10 PM

Super find. Looks really solid and Buddy Buckets as the cherry on top. More pics please when you get it out of the weeds and home.

**leddzepp** · 08-04-2011, 09:14 PM

nice score Leon!
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**Daddy Brim** · 08-04-2011, 09:28 PM

Nice job, you got a lot of potential their.

oldblue1968chevy · 08-04-2011, 09:31 PM

I dunno whats better solid in iowa or solid in iowa!

nice find!! i hate to know what you stole it for

CG · 08-04-2011, 09:43 PM

Did it come with the correct paper work?

**too much stuff** · 08-04-2011, 09:47 PM

Nice! Did you get it for salvage price? Now what are your plans?

BMERDOC · 08-04-2011, 09:59 PM

I'd like to see it runnin' and drivin'!!

chipflyer · 08-04-2011, 10:07 PM

Geez, what some people throw away!

Nice find Leon, get busy and drive it down to Riverside in Sept.

Jeff

71swb4x4 · 08-04-2011, 10:07 PM

Very nice Leon.

Lee H · 08-04-2011, 10:22 PM

Cool find. Will be interested to see it come alive.
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**LockDoc** · 08-04-2011, 10:32 PM

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Thanks gents. I can't wait to get it home....

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Originally Posted by CG

Did it come with the correct paper work?

Yes, it came with the correct, regular Iowa title

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Nice! Did you get it for salvage price? Now what are your plans?

No salvage price on this one. Not sure at this time what will happen with it. We shall see...

LockDoc

GOPAPA · 08-04-2011, 10:34 PM

You have the touch my friend ,,eyes and ears like an eagle..LOL ..

**lolife99** · 08-04-2011, 10:36 PM

Cool deal!
Amazing find.

eldogg · 08-04-2011, 10:40 PM

I enjoy junkyards!!!!!!!!!!!

Duncan and son · 08-04-2011, 10:53 PM

Leon you did good. Some folks think you are lucky but I personally think you have honed you "awareness" level. It is like a sixth sense...you don't just go out and look for trucks, corvettes or camaros...It is and attitude, you are always looking and you see things the average person would never see even it they are looking for it.
Enough ramblin Paul

67_C-30 · 08-07-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Duncan and son

Leon you did good. Some folks think you are lucky but I personally think you have honed you "awareness" level. It is like a sixth sense...you don't just go out and look for trucks, corvettes or camaros...It is and attitude, you are always looking and you see things the average person would never see even it they are looking for it.
Enough ramblin Paul

Agreed! I've bought God-knows-how-many 67-72's over the years (along with Camaros, GTO's, Chevelles, Novas, Road Runners, etc) , and there are 14 67-72's currently on my property right now. I get accused of being lucky all the time, and I guess sometimes I am, but I beat the bushes and keep my head on a swivel! I'm always looking!

19seventeeCustom · 08-04-2011, 11:01 PM

lucky!!

buddy buckets tooooooooooo.....lucky dog

**70cst** · 08-04-2011, 11:13 PM

Good deal

on a very nice find

mcbassin · 08-04-2011, 11:21 PM

Looks like a super solid truck. Any more details about it?

Longhorn Man · 08-04-2011, 11:26 PM

even has the original Briggs & Stratton ignition key!

ed2552 · 08-04-2011, 11:35 PM

Dammnnnnn!!!!

You lucky dog! Definitely keep us up to date on it!

08-04-2011, 08:58 PM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,772	They Are Still Out There... - I bought this out of a salvage yard today, about 35 miles from my house. It's a '68 C-20 CST 327/TH400 with very little rust. The carb is missing but the engine turns over OK. Pretty nice unmolested truck. It looks to me like it may have had a MAACO job on it but I couldn't find any bondo in it anywhere. Not sure what's going to happen with it yet. I will get it home, clean it up, get it running, and then decide. LockDoc 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 -

08-04-2011, 09:00 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,772	Re: They Are Still Out There... - More. Sorry about the crappy pics but i didn't have anything to cut the weeds with.... LockDoc 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 -

08-04-2011, 09:01 PM	#3
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: They Are Still Out There... Dang, your a lucky man, wish I could find something half that good up here. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

08-04-2011, 09:08 PM	#4
fishingjred73 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: LOUISIANA Posts: 812	Re: They Are Still Out There... Nice find! __________________ James '68 Stepside (ground up in progress) My 68 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...side-t956.html '81 SWB "Pap paw" (Driver) The 81 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...-swb-t960.html Member of www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/296290610747732/

08-04-2011, 09:10 PM	#5
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: They Are Still Out There... Super find. Looks really solid and Buddy Buckets as the cherry on top. More pics please when you get it out of the weeds and home. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

08-04-2011, 09:14 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: They Are Still Out There... nice score Leon! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

08-04-2011, 09:28 PM	#7
Daddy Brim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 632	Re: They Are Still Out There... Nice job, you got a lot of potential their. __________________ I'm sorry I called you stupid. I thought you knew already. 67 C-20 Custom Camper 68 Nova 396 it does wheelies 2005 Buick Century the one the wife drives 1989 Toyota Tercel to drive when I can't put gas in the first 2.

08-04-2011, 09:31 PM	#8
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: They Are Still Out There... I dunno whats better solid in iowa or solid in iowa! nice find!! i hate to know what you stole it for __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

08-04-2011, 09:43 PM	#9
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08-04-2011, 09:47 PM	#10
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: They Are Still Out There... Nice! Did you get it for salvage price? Now what are your plans? __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

08-04-2011, 09:59 PM	#11
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: They Are Still Out There... I'd like to see it runnin' and drivin'!! __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

08-04-2011, 10:07 PM	#12
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: They Are Still Out There... Geez, what some people throw away! Nice find Leon, get busy and drive it down to Riverside in Sept. 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.

08-04-2011, 10:07 PM	#13
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: They Are Still Out There... Very nice Leon. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

08-04-2011, 10:22 PM	#14
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: They Are Still Out There... Cool find. Will be interested to see it come alive. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

08-04-2011, 10:34 PM	#16
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,553	Re: They Are Still Out There... You have the touch my friend ,,eyes and ears like an eagle..LOL .. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.



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08-04-2011, 10:36 PM	#17
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: They Are Still Out There... Cool deal! Amazing find. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-04-2011, 10:40 PM	#18
eldogg Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mooresville NC/Gainesville GA Posts: 499	Re: They Are Still Out There... I enjoy junkyards!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Eric Evans Queen City Shop Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post6139834 66 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543110

08-04-2011, 10:53 PM	#19
Duncan and son Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: They Are Still Out There... Leon you did good. Some folks think you are lucky but I personally think you have honed you "awareness" level. It is like a sixth sense...you don't just go out and look for trucks, corvettes or camaros...It is and attitude, you are always looking and you see things the average person would never see even it they are looking for it. Enough ramblin Paul __________________ You can shear a sheep every year, but you can only skin it once The person dealing with facts is never at the mercy of the person dealing with theory 1972 Cheyenne Super 402 400 A/c bucket seat tilt custom camper Longhorn 1975 Silverado 454 Crew cab camper special dually

08-04-2011, 11:01 PM	#21
19seventeeCustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downtown Posts: 573	Re: They Are Still Out There... lucky!! buddy buckets tooooooooooo.....lucky dog

08-04-2011, 11:13 PM	#22
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: They Are Still Out There... Good deal on a very nice find __________________ 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!

08-04-2011, 11:21 PM	#23
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: They Are Still Out There... Looks like a super solid truck. Any more details about it? __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-04-2011, 11:26 PM	#24
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: They Are Still Out There... even has the original Briggs & Stratton ignition key!

08-04-2011, 11:35 PM	#25
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: They Are Still Out There... Dammnnnnn!!!! You lucky dog! Definitely keep us up to date on it! __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

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