Sneak preview 'Charlie' - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**RenoKeene** · 11-29-2016, 05:16 PM

Some of you may remember when I saved this truck from our own parts board.

**RenoKeene** · 11-29-2016, 05:22 PM

Thanks to Eric "Too Much Stuff" I was able to get the glovebox door back and was able to buy the protecto-plate...then I bought the rest of the truck, for about the price of a pair of Disney tickets.

**RenoKeene** · 11-29-2016, 05:43 PM

My brother Bruce and I knew it was special and needed saving. This is bruce's truck 'Charlie', after Charlie Hughes the man that ordered it new.
Long story but I talked to the salesman at the time (company VP now) that actually ordered the truck new for his buddie Charlie.
Me: Do you remember what the special paint color was?
Mr Mauldin: Sure, Chevelle Black Cherry. We had a car lot back then and Charlie pointed at a Chevelle and said "That color"
Me: Wow!
Mr Mauldin: Only one ordered like that I think, in 70'. Was a real pain.

**RenoKeene** · 11-29-2016, 05:53 PM

Those of you that have done this before know this a long careful process, its already been 3 years +. We have to pick and chose parts and pieces keeping aftermarket parts to a minimum which is getting harder and harder to do.
Lots of work to come to get this one right. We decided to not restore this piece factory but to build it like I did 'Rose'. Tough choice but the right one I think.
Static drop, front disks, tilt wheel etc. But trying to stay true to the org design.

**RenoKeene** · 11-29-2016, 06:01 PM

OK, OK...here is the sneak peek part. 'Charlie Lives'
The paint is a beautiful color, changes with the light. 1970 was a pretty good year.

**FL71C10** · 11-29-2016, 06:05 PM

Wow, looks nice!

**too much stuff** · 11-29-2016, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Thanks to Eric "Too Much Stuff" I was able to get the glovebox door back and was able to buy the protecto-plate...then I bought the rest of the truck, for about the price of a pair of Disney tickets.

Truck is looking good! Glad the glove box door went "home"

**raggedjim** · 11-29-2016, 06:15 PM

Beautiful truck, Nice work.

Rg

**lolife99** · 11-29-2016, 07:19 PM

Very interesting that the tailgate has that much white color on it.
Very cool truck for sure!

**RenoKeene** · 11-29-2016, 07:36 PM

Here is a shot of the org tailgate.

**zicc1835** · 11-29-2016, 09:43 PM

this one sets itself aside from the rest... very nice work bringing Charlie Back the HeartBeat goes on

**RenoKeene** · 11-29-2016, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zicc1835

this one sets itself aside from the rest... very nice work bringing Charlie Back the HeartBeat goes on

We are very excited to bring this back to life. Seems important on several levels.

junksaver · 11-29-2016, 10:24 PM

It's nice to see that truck restored vs being parted out. Great job.

**jocko** · 11-29-2016, 10:49 PM

Looks beautiful, so glad you saved it. You mentioned you sorted out that it had cab lights originally - I've never seen U01 without the cab pads before - any history on it that you know of? I just would have assumed that if it made it to the SPID, it would have been a pad cab - and if it was dealer add on (even with the original Guide lenses) it wouldn't have made it to the SPID. VERY very interesting! The first color that popped into my head was 69-only maroon metallic when I saw the Special Paint code - but Black Cherry makes more sense (notsolo's post) as it was a 70 color - not sure you could order last year's paint anyway! VERY interesting one of a kind truck. Looks incredible.

**DeadheadNM** · 11-29-2016, 10:58 PM

That's a great save. Build looks amazing already. I thought that 71/72 cabs had pads for marker lights not 70 and down. Congrats!

CG · 11-29-2016, 11:29 PM

I really like when the roof is painted like that. Just a bit different than the ones with door frames and pillars painted.

**Boog** · 11-29-2016, 11:52 PM

Dayem that looks good. I remember back in high school the school maintenance man had a maroon and white 70 painted that way, real similar to that one. It stood out because it was the only one like it in town. Dude Ellis was his name.
Charlie is gonna be real nice.

LongBox · 11-30-2016, 12:57 AM

That is one sweet looking truck. You have a great sense of style, and it matches the original intent of the GM stylists very well.

**RenoKeene** · 11-30-2016, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LongBox

That is one sweet looking truck. You have a great sense of style, and it matches the original intent of the GM stylists very well.

Thanks Rick.

hewittca · 11-30-2016, 10:20 AM

What a cool truck! It's hard to beat an original truck like this with interesting history. Props for rescuing it and preserving that history.

bruceman1968 · 11-30-2016, 07:41 PM

Wow Reno! That looks so good. I really love that color. You guys are doing a great job on it. Got any hood/front fender pics?

**RenoKeene** · 11-30-2016, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruceman1968

Wow Reno! That looks so good. I really love that color. You guys are doing a great job on it. Got any hood/front fender pics?

I'll post some better fender pics this weekend.

69-72 · 11-30-2016, 08:04 PM

Original paint color looks like Dark bronze metallic in the pic of the vin sticker.

erikoj · 11-30-2016, 08:31 PM

My 1970 K 10 which was built in november of 1969 has factory cab lights and the cab has raised pads for the lights. That is a beautiful save of an unusual truck!!

72 tigger · 11-30-2016, 09:51 PM

Looks great! Nice save

11-29-2016, 05:16 PM	#1
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,030	Sneak preview 'Charlie' Some of you may remember when I saved this truck from our own parts board. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-29-2016, 05:22 PM	#2
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,030	Re: Sneak preview 'Charlie' Thanks to Eric "Too Much Stuff" I was able to get the glovebox door back and was able to buy the protecto-plate...then I bought the rest of the truck, for about the price of a pair of Disney tickets. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-29-2016, 05:43 PM	#3
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,030	Re: Sneak preview 'Charlie' My brother Bruce and I knew it was special and needed saving. This is bruce's truck 'Charlie', after Charlie Hughes the man that ordered it new. Long story but I talked to the salesman at the time (company VP now) that actually ordered the truck new for his buddie Charlie. Me: Do you remember what the special paint color was? Mr Mauldin: Sure, Chevelle Black Cherry. We had a car lot back then and Charlie pointed at a Chevelle and said "That color" Me: Wow! Mr Mauldin: Only one ordered like that I think, in 70'. Was a real pain. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-29-2016, 05:53 PM	#4
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,030	Re: Sneak preview 'Charlie' Those of you that have done this before know this a long careful process, its already been 3 years +. We have to pick and chose parts and pieces keeping aftermarket parts to a minimum which is getting harder and harder to do. Lots of work to come to get this one right. We decided to not restore this piece factory but to build it like I did 'Rose'. Tough choice but the right one I think. Static drop, front disks, tilt wheel etc. But trying to stay true to the org design. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-29-2016, 06:01 PM	#5
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,030	Re: Sneak preview 'Charlie' OK, OK...here is the sneak peek part. 'Charlie Lives' The paint is a beautiful color, changes with the light. 1970 was a pretty good year. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-29-2016, 06:05 PM	#6
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,509	Re: Sneak preview 'Charlie' Wow, looks nice! __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

11-29-2016, 06:15 PM	#8
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,524	Re: Sneak preview 'Charlie' Beautiful truck, Nice work. Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

11-29-2016, 07:19 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Sneak preview 'Charlie' Very interesting that the tailgate has that much white color on it. Very cool truck for sure! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-29-2016, 07:36 PM	#10
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,030	Re: Sneak preview 'Charlie' Here is a shot of the org tailgate. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-29-2016, 09:43 PM	#11
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,325	Re: Sneak preview 'Charlie' this one sets itself aside from the rest... very nice work bringing Charlie Back the HeartBeat goes on __________________ Grand Theft Auto https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=855961 Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

11-29-2016, 10:24 PM	#13
junksaver Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham NC Posts: 216	Re: Sneak preview 'Charlie' It's nice to see that truck restored vs being parted out. Great job. __________________ 68 4wd Stepside 69 2wd Stepside Project 71 2wd Blazer Project 72 2wd 3/4 Ton Project or Parts? 73 4wd Blazer

11-29-2016, 10:49 PM	#14
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Sneak preview 'Charlie' Looks beautiful, so glad you saved it. You mentioned you sorted out that it had cab lights originally - I've never seen U01 without the cab pads before - any history on it that you know of? I just would have assumed that if it made it to the SPID, it would have been a pad cab - and if it was dealer add on (even with the original Guide lenses) it wouldn't have made it to the SPID. VERY very interesting! The first color that popped into my head was 69-only maroon metallic when I saw the Special Paint code - but Black Cherry makes more sense (notsolo's post) as it was a 70 color - not sure you could order last year's paint anyway! VERY interesting one of a kind truck. Looks incredible.

11-29-2016, 10:58 PM	#15
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Sneak preview 'Charlie' That's a great save. Build looks amazing already. I thought that 71/72 cabs had pads for marker lights not 70 and down. Congrats! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

11-29-2016, 11:29 PM	#16
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,036	Re: Sneak preview 'Charlie' I really like when the roof is painted like that. Just a bit different than the ones with door frames and pillars painted.

11-29-2016, 11:52 PM	#17
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,536	Re: Sneak preview 'Charlie' Dayem that looks good. I remember back in high school the school maintenance man had a maroon and white 70 painted that way, real similar to that one. It stood out because it was the only one like it in town. Dude Ellis was his name. Charlie is gonna be real nice. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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11-30-2016, 12:57 AM	#18
LongBox Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 784	Re: Sneak preview 'Charlie' That is one sweet looking truck. You have a great sense of style, and it matches the original intent of the GM stylists very well. __________________ Rick -69 GMC 910 Long Box, 350 -98 Chev Silverado 1500, 350 Vortec 4L60e -08 Mustang GT Convertible

11-30-2016, 10:20 AM	#20
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,766	Re: Sneak preview 'Charlie' What a cool truck! It's hard to beat an original truck like this with interesting history. Props for rescuing it and preserving that history. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 \| Bluey the 72 1500 \| Lowly the 70 C10 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

11-30-2016, 07:41 PM	#21
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: Sneak preview 'Charlie' Wow Reno! That looks so good. I really love that color. You guys are doing a great job on it. Got any hood/front fender pics? __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

11-30-2016, 08:04 PM	#23
69-72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 204 Posts: 903	Re: Sneak preview 'Charlie' Original paint color looks like Dark bronze metallic in the pic of the vin sticker. __________________ 1969 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton Rust free survivor 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 4x4 Almost Rust free survivor 1972 GMC Jimmy 2wd Undergoing surgery

11-30-2016, 08:31 PM	#24
erikoj Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: nantucket mass. Posts: 65	Re: Sneak preview 'Charlie' My 1970 K 10 which was built in november of 1969 has factory cab lights and the cab has raised pads for the lights. That is a beautiful save of an unusual truck!!

11-30-2016, 09:51 PM	#25
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,255	Re: Sneak preview 'Charlie' Looks great! Nice save

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