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stllookn · 11-21-2006, 11:38 PM

Here's my first entry. I only have one picture since I did not see the value in wasting any more film and paper on my pride and joy. I could use that $0.42 to improve any part on this beauty...LOL!

corn · 11-21-2006, 11:49 PM

With the beaters!!!

shaneschevys · 11-22-2006, 02:04 AM

Heres mine

**tkeduk8r** · 11-22-2006, 11:09 AM

here's mine... a holy calico classic, and belive it or not it is drivable!!!!
71-72, well who knows... chevy??? GMC??? who knows that either

... but it DOES have a good running 350, th350 and 4.11 Eaton out back...

*Shane* · 11-22-2006, 11:11 AM

Beaters Rule!

here's mine ... mulit-colored step bed to make an appearance very soon!

roj2323 · 11-22-2006, 11:15 AM

before i took it apart.

yes i have 4mp versions.
ondrew

corn · 11-23-2006, 12:33 AM

Ill add mine to the beater list & a "calico"(I like that word) pic too. Bring on the beaters, more pics please.....

stllookn · 11-23-2006, 12:48 AM

Ohhh...Shane....that is too darned nice...you gotta love that door lettering and drop!

tkeduk8r, I love the ochre doors...I sold the only one I had and now I wished I had put it on my truck...LOL! That right angle alternator drive must have been a prototype!

*72CSTC5* · 11-23-2006, 12:51 AM

Shane I like yours but heres mine.

bad_turbo · 11-23-2006, 12:51 AM

I think I like these better than the socalled "nice" ones

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 11-23-2006, 01:04 AM

EDIT: I think Shane's truck looks like the best one! A flatbed makes it look better!

The old farm truck, and the only one of it's kind around here.

A flatbed might replace the fleet bed if I ever get the time to swap 'em.

*72CSTC5* · 11-23-2006, 01:16 AM

Robert, is that the optional "a/c cab door option" that is available in 2007 after these trucks rusting for 34 years!! Rust adds character I think.

jimmydean · 11-23-2006, 01:21 AM

Whooot!

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 11-23-2006, 01:33 AM

well thar usta be some bondo there i reckon.

**Palf70Step** · 11-23-2006, 09:16 AM

Here is what I started with.
and it's current beater status

Paul72 · 11-23-2006, 10:15 AM

Here's the 72 K20 before and current:

72dually · 11-23-2006, 10:41 AM

This is the beater I started with. It was purchased on ebay a couple years ago for $405. Although it looks like a real pile, it has no rust, just surface rust. It lived its whole life in Northern Cal as a ranch truck. It was a factory black truck, and is in the process going back to its original state, (other than the buick 455/200 4r combo). The only thing that isn't original, is the floor mounted indy shifter, was a column shift 3sp. I kept the original engine and tranny, (why I dont know, doesn't seem to make a difference in these trucks whether there # matching) Its being put back together with a 72 chevy grille. Its in pieces right now and in the final stages of resto, close to being put back together. Just waiting for paint.
I must admit, I love the obvious rock thrown through the window picture

BTW, Shanes truck is a cool looking beater, if you can call it that!!

bozracer · 11-23-2006, 10:52 AM

Heres mine, decided to keep it. It is now bedless and the cab is 3/4 bare metal.

jay_shy · 11-23-2006, 11:10 AM

Here's a couple shots of mine.

RVT1000R · 11-23-2006, 11:14 AM

Here is mine, This is what it looked like when I bought her but now she has no motor, no trans, and no front clip or drivers door.

byrd · 11-23-2006, 04:19 PM

first two are what it looked like when I got it, the Frank the PO drove it like this for at least 10-15 yrs, the middle is what it looks like now. the last two are of my driver/beater

67ChevyRedneck · 11-23-2006, 07:54 PM

Hey Jay_Shy; is that original paint on that stepside? I've never seen a factory 2 tone stepper before, that actually looks great, if in fact it is factory....

*trkklr77* · 11-23-2006, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

Beaters Rule!

here's mine ... mulit-colored step bed to make an appearance very soon!

no fakers, flat paint may be rat rod but unless its beat, it aint a beater.

jay_shy · 11-23-2006, 10:29 PM

67chevyredneck - it is far from original paint. If you look closer the two rear fenders don't match. Also the area around the gas filler as well as around the glovebox hinge is orange. I think the original color was "signal flare red".

Over is is not all that bad. The worse part is the cab corners, rockers and cab supports. There is alot of pin hole rust spots in the bed and the floor was replaced by PO with diamond plate.

*Shane* · 11-23-2006, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trkklr77

no fakers, flat paint may be rat rod but unless its beat, it aint a beater.

So says the guy with no picture posted.

BTW: It ain't flat paint & it ain't fake ... just dull acrylic enamel thanks to long hot Alabama days in a salvage yard.

P.S. Thanks for the kind words guys.

11-21-2006, 11:38 PM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Beater Calendar Here's my first entry. I only have one picture since I did not see the value in wasting any more film and paper on my pride and joy. I could use that $0.42 to improve any part on this beauty...LOL! Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 11-23-2006 at 12:49 AM. Reason: Mispelling the title...how embarassing!!!!!!!!

11-21-2006, 11:49 PM	#2
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Beater Calender With the beaters!!!

11-22-2006, 02:04 AM	#3
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Beater Calender Heres mine Attached Images __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

11-22-2006, 11:09 AM	#4
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: Beater Calender here's mine... a holy calico classic, and belive it or not it is drivable!!!! 71-72, well who knows... chevy??? GMC??? who knows that either ... but it DOES have a good running 350, th350 and 4.11 Eaton out back... Attached Images __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

11-22-2006, 11:11 AM	#5
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Beater Calender Beaters Rule! here's mine ... mulit-colored step bed to make an appearance very soon! Attached Images Last edited by Shane; 11-23-2006 at 12:55 PM.

11-22-2006, 11:15 AM	#6
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: Beater Calender before i took it apart. yes i have 4mp versions. ondrew

11-23-2006, 12:33 AM	#7
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Beater Calender Ill add mine to the beater list & a "calico"(I like that word) pic too. Bring on the beaters, more pics please..... Last edited by corn; 10-04-2007 at 06:36 PM.

11-23-2006, 12:48 AM	#8
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Beater Calendar Ohhh...Shane....that is too darned nice...you gotta love that door lettering and drop! tkeduk8r, I love the ochre doors...I sold the only one I had and now I wished I had put it on my truck...LOL! That right angle alternator drive must have been a prototype! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 11-23-2006 at 12:55 AM.

11-23-2006, 12:51 AM	#9
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Beater Calender Shane I like yours but heres mine. Attached Images

11-23-2006, 12:51 AM	#10
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: Beater Calender I think I like these better than the socalled "nice" ones __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

11-23-2006, 01:04 AM	#11
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Beater Calender EDIT: I think Shane's truck looks like the best one! A flatbed makes it look better! The old farm truck, and the only one of it's kind around here. A flatbed might replace the fleet bed if I ever get the time to swap 'em. Attached Images __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck Last edited by Robert1970C20rstbukt; 11-23-2006 at 01:14 AM.

11-23-2006, 01:16 AM	#12
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Beater Calender Robert, is that the optional "a/c cab door option" that is available in 2007 after these trucks rusting for 34 years!! Rust adds character I think.

11-23-2006, 01:21 AM	#13
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Beater Calender Whooot!

11-23-2006, 01:33 AM	#14
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Beater Calender well thar usta be some bondo there i reckon. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

11-23-2006, 09:16 AM	#15
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Beater Calender Here is what I started with. and it's current beater status Attached Images __________________ 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!



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11-23-2006, 10:15 AM	#16
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	Re: Beater Calender Here's the 72 K20 before and current: Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

11-23-2006, 10:41 AM	#17
72dually Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 687	Re: Beater Calender This is the beater I started with. It was purchased on ebay a couple years ago for $405. Although it looks like a real pile, it has no rust, just surface rust. It lived its whole life in Northern Cal as a ranch truck. It was a factory black truck, and is in the process going back to its original state, (other than the buick 455/200 4r combo). The only thing that isn't original, is the floor mounted indy shifter, was a column shift 3sp. I kept the original engine and tranny, (why I dont know, doesn't seem to make a difference in these trucks whether there # matching) Its being put back together with a 72 chevy grille. Its in pieces right now and in the final stages of resto, close to being put back together. Just waiting for paint. I must admit, I love the obvious rock thrown through the window picture BTW, Shanes truck is a cool looking beater, if you can call it that!! Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC shortbed fleetside with a 72 chevy costume Last edited by 72dually; 11-23-2006 at 10:50 AM.

11-23-2006, 10:52 AM	#18
bozracer wnc tvman Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Etowah,North Carolina Posts: 228	Re: Beater Calender Heres mine, decided to keep it. It is now bedless and the cab is 3/4 bare metal. __________________ Oz WNC 67 Short Fleet 350 4speed 70 Short Fleet 327 4speed

11-23-2006, 11:10 AM	#19
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: Beater Calender Here's a couple shots of mine. Attached Images

11-23-2006, 11:14 AM	#20
RVT1000R Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 34	Re: Beater Calender Here is mine, This is what it looked like when I bought her but now she has no motor, no trans, and no front clip or drivers door. Attached Images

11-23-2006, 07:54 PM	#22
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Beater Calender Hey Jay_Shy; is that original paint on that stepside? I've never seen a factory 2 tone stepper before, that actually looks great, if in fact it is factory.... __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-23-2006, 10:29 PM	#24
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: Beater Calender 67chevyredneck - it is far from original paint. If you look closer the two rear fenders don't match. Also the area around the gas filler as well as around the glovebox hinge is orange. I think the original color was "signal flare red". Over is is not all that bad. The worse part is the cab corners, rockers and cab supports. There is alot of pin hole rust spots in the bed and the floor was replaced by PO with diamond plate.

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