Bought Another Truck- 1970 Stepside - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**lolife99** · 05-15-2010, 09:59 PM

First,... I have to say I really didn't need any more trucks or projects.
I still have my bagged '71 2wd blazer,... and my '69 292/powerglide short fleetside truck.

I have been quietly collecting parts to build another truck with a really sweet '68 cab, and an original paint fleetside bed that I found here on the board, from some great board members.

I was talking to member n2billet, about trying to find a NICE original paint truck like he usually buys.
(Lucy, Hazel, and Stella Mae to be specific)
Anyway,... Keith worked his magic for me,... and located a REALLY nice '70 Stepside on Craigslist that was within 6 hours of me.
To make a long story short,... I bought this truck over the phone with the help of a two good friends.

Member hot trux convinced me that "everyone" goes to look at stuff on Craigslist on the weekend.
If I wanted this truck I couldn't wait for my day off on Saturday.
So, Jeff (hot trux) did me a huge favor.
He took off work and went to buy this truck for me on Thursday.
So I want to use this post to say thank you, to both Keith and Jeff for making this purchase possible.

The truck is a base model C/10 '70 stepside.
250 6-cylinder, three speed, no optioned truck.
The best part,... I bought this rust free "original paint" 162k mile truck from the original owner.
The seat has been reupholstered at some point.
The engine was rebuilt at 120k miles.
It's a really nice unmolested truck.
Also factory radio delete as well.
The delete plate was in the glove box along with all the original paperwork.
(no protecto plate though)
I'm not sure what exactly I'm going to do with it yet,... but my daily driver truck is now outside,... while I park this beauty inside, out of the weather.

I will also be selling a few items in the classifieds section.
Like the mirrors, hubcaps, bumper guards (that I removed), spare tire mount, ventshades, etc.

I'll also start a build thread when I get going in that direction.

**fine69** · 05-15-2010, 10:03 PM

How about you just sell me the whole truck? That thing is sweet.

Excuse me while i wipe the drool from my chin........

72BlckButy · 05-15-2010, 10:07 PM

Damn right... if you would have let this thing go I would of had to whoped you upside the head.

Can't wait to see it first hand. The rubber mat looks to be in real nice shape.

I can't wait to see what you have planned for this...

**lolife99** · 05-15-2010, 10:08 PM

Anyone ever seen a rear step bumper like that before?
Heavy duty and light weight at the same time.

**lolife99** · 05-15-2010, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Damn right... if you would have let this thing go I would of had to whoped you upside the head.

Can't wait to see it first hand.

Believe me,... I couldn't buy it fast enough.
And I've NEVER bought any truck without seeing it first.

I owe n2billet and hot trux both, for all the help they gave me.

To be honest,... the nephew of the original owner really helped me out also.
The owner was really hesitant to sell it over the phone.
(he wouldn't take a deposit either)
His nephew convinced him to hold it for me,... on "my word" only.

It's been a good week!

oldblue1968chevy · 05-15-2010, 10:18 PM

congrats man what're the plans?

**72K20** · 05-15-2010, 10:31 PM

WOW, WOW, WOW, what a find.... super clean and a nice color and everything! Put me in line for those vent shades when you get around to pulling them!

unlimited · 05-15-2010, 10:38 PM

Sweet truck. Glad you were able to snag it.

tcb-1 · 05-15-2010, 11:25 PM

with friends like Jeff and Keith helping you spend money, you have no need for any more!!!

wow, Keith, you said it was nice but not THAT nice! I even love the color. that front bumper is reeeeeeal purty! hint, hint.

Keith, if those caps are nice and undented, put me in line (if you haven't already put them over on the for sale section).

congrats Keith. glad to see that you have another in the stable!

travlinman · 05-15-2010, 11:52 PM

wow looks good. looks like i found its twin earlier today...

http://redding.craigslist.org/cto/1722740322.html

VA72C10 · 05-16-2010, 12:09 AM

very cool truck! Can't wait to see what you do with it!!!

C/10 King · 05-16-2010, 01:18 AM

Hey,I was suppose to buy that truck!

Very nice find, I'm jealous.

**lolife99** · 05-16-2010, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C/10 King

Hey,I was suppose to buy that truck!

Very nice find, I'm jealous.

Hey Rene,...
I actually thought about you when I saw this truck.
I felt like a "C/10 King" for a day.

killer71 · 05-16-2010, 08:26 AM

so will the 68 cab b available now?

teeitup · 05-16-2010, 08:42 AM

GREAT buy Keith, I seen that on Craigslist, well worth the money. AWESOME truck!!!

**Boog** · 05-16-2010, 08:45 AM

Wow that's a real nice one. Obviously been kept garaged. With it being in such excellent shape I'd just have to run it as is for a while anyway.

**lolife99** · 05-16-2010, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer71

so will the 68 cab b available now?

Possibly.
It's a rust free cab as well. (original rockers and cab corners)
I haven't quite decided yet.

I stop there for now,... I don't want to turn this into a F/S thread.

**lolife99** · 05-16-2010, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teeitup

GREAT buy Keith, I seen that on Craigslist, well worth the money. AWESOME truck!!!

Thanks Randy.
I check Craigslist everyday,... but for some reason I didn't look on the day that Keith contacted me.
It gets depressing seeing high priced junk on the internet.
(I don't mind spending the $$$ for a nice truck,... just not junk)

That's why I jumped so quick on this one.

MotorSeven · 05-16-2010, 09:30 AM

Man, that is nice. Some of "our" trucks need to remain intact and original as there is a dwindling number of them surving all the hack & chopping. The wife is looking for a 49/50 Chevy truck, but she wants it in an original state, not restored or even painted. Anyway, it's something to think about........

RD

**72 Super** · 05-16-2010, 09:33 AM

Keith,

That is a very nice truck. I know what you mean about a lot of over priced trucks on the internet. I've been looking for a nice 71-72 for a while.

Ray

70k52wd · 05-16-2010, 09:35 AM

Great score...I'm starting to turn green.

big_al_71 · 05-16-2010, 12:57 PM

Keith for some reason I see this truck on air with a nice set of billet specialty wheels and thats it.....Good buy for sure....

19673ontree · 05-16-2010, 01:23 PM

NICE TRUCK ! the one posted above on craigslist for $4500 looks like a good deal ? or was that it ?
the problem over the past few year's with buying a classic car or truck was that 99.9% of them listed for sale are vehicle's that people (MOSTLY CAR DEALERS AND NORMAL JOES THAT THINK THEY ARE CAR DEALERS) have bought from long time owner's CHEAP then JACKED THE PRICE TO THE MOON and put them back up for sale , with the last 2 year's economy CRASH some of those guy's have stepped out of it FOR NOW ,
AND THATS GREAT FOR US HOBBIEST's GREAT FIND GREAT TRUCK LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!

19673ontree · 05-16-2010, 01:27 PM

it's funny how a find like this affect's us (LOL) you just got the truck and have IN A FLASH added a pic of it to your avatar and a description of it to your sig !

YOU AREN'T A LITTLE TICKLED WITH THAT TRUCK ARE YOU ?

man thats a cool truck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**lolife99** · 05-16-2010, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19673ontree

it's funny how a find like this affect's us (LOL) you just got the truck and have IN A FLASH added a pic of it to your avatar and a description of it to your sig !

YOU AREN'T A LITTLE TICKLED WITH THAT TRUCK ARE YOU ?

man thats a cool truck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I guess you could say I am happy.
I see these trucks on the east or west coast all the time.
I had even looked at the $4500 truck in the other Craigslist ad and wondered how I could get it to me cheaply.
Most are out of my price range.
This one was close and reasonably priced.
It's actually better than I expected.

Plus talking to the original owner was pretty cool also.

05-15-2010, 09:59 PM	#1
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Bought Another Truck- 1970 Stepside First,... I have to say I really didn't need any more trucks or projects. I still have my bagged '71 2wd blazer,... and my '69 292/powerglide short fleetside truck. I have been quietly collecting parts to build another truck with a really sweet '68 cab, and an original paint fleetside bed that I found here on the board, from some great board members. I was talking to member n2billet, about trying to find a NICE original paint truck like he usually buys. (Lucy, Hazel, and Stella Mae to be specific) Anyway,... Keith worked his magic for me,... and located a REALLY nice '70 Stepside on Craigslist that was within 6 hours of me. To make a long story short,... I bought this truck over the phone with the help of a two good friends. Member hot trux convinced me that "everyone" goes to look at stuff on Craigslist on the weekend. If I wanted this truck I couldn't wait for my day off on Saturday. So, Jeff (hot trux) did me a huge favor. He took off work and went to buy this truck for me on Thursday. So I want to use this post to say thank you, to both Keith and Jeff for making this purchase possible. The truck is a base model C/10 '70 stepside. 250 6-cylinder, three speed, no optioned truck. The best part,... I bought this rust free "original paint" 162k mile truck from the original owner. The seat has been reupholstered at some point. The engine was rebuilt at 120k miles. It's a really nice unmolested truck. Also factory radio delete as well. The delete plate was in the glove box along with all the original paperwork. (no protecto plate though) I'm not sure what exactly I'm going to do with it yet,... but my daily driver truck is now outside,... while I park this beauty inside, out of the weather. I will also be selling a few items in the classifieds section. Like the mirrors, hubcaps, bumper guards (that I removed), spare tire mount, ventshades, etc. I'll also start a build thread when I get going in that direction. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 05-15-2010 at 10:03 PM.

05-15-2010, 10:03 PM	#2
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Bought Another Truck- 1970 Stepside How about you just sell me the whole truck? That thing is sweet. Excuse me while i wipe the drool from my chin........ __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

05-15-2010, 10:07 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Bought Another Truck- 1970 Stepside Damn right... if you would have let this thing go I would of had to whoped you upside the head. Can't wait to see it first hand. The rubber mat looks to be in real nice shape. I can't wait to see what you have planned for this... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 05-15-2010 at 10:12 PM.

05-15-2010, 10:08 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Bought Another Truck- 1970 Stepside Anyone ever seen a rear step bumper like that before? Heavy duty and light weight at the same time. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-15-2010, 10:18 PM	#6
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Bought Another Truck- 1970 Stepside congrats man what're the plans? __________________ 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

05-15-2010, 10:31 PM	#7
72K20 Slow Old Timer Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Decatur, Texas USA Posts: 224	Re: Bought Another Truck- 1970 Stepside WOW, WOW, WOW, what a find.... super clean and a nice color and everything! Put me in line for those vent shades when you get around to pulling them!

05-15-2010, 10:38 PM	#8
unlimited Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 19	Re: Bought Another Truck- 1970 Stepside Sweet truck. Glad you were able to snag it.

05-15-2010, 11:25 PM	#9
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Bought Another Truck- 1970 Stepside with friends like Jeff and Keith helping you spend money, you have no need for any more!!! wow, Keith, you said it was nice but not THAT nice! I even love the color. that front bumper is reeeeeeal purty! hint, hint. Keith, if those caps are nice and undented, put me in line (if you haven't already put them over on the for sale section). congrats Keith. glad to see that you have another in the stable! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 05-15-2010 at 11:26 PM.

05-15-2010, 11:52 PM	#10
travlinman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: stockton ca. Posts: 502	Re: Bought Another Truck- 1970 Stepside wow looks good. looks like i found its twin earlier today... http://redding.craigslist.org/cto/1722740322.html __________________ 94 ls swap silverado 65 Pontiac 78 c30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 82 c30 crew cab dually ( now building ) 91 r30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 69 swb-sold 71 lab sold all in progress......__ ..........._______ \|__\__ ..........\|__(O)______(O)] ........................

05-16-2010, 12:09 AM	#11
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Bought Another Truck- 1970 Stepside very cool truck! Can't wait to see what you do with it!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-16-2010, 01:18 AM	#12
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Bought Another Truck- 1970 Stepside Hey,I was suppose to buy that truck! Very nice find, I'm jealous. __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

05-16-2010, 08:26 AM	#14
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Bought Another Truck- 1970 Stepside so will the 68 cab b available now? __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

05-16-2010, 08:42 AM	#15
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: Bought Another Truck- 1970 Stepside GREAT buy Keith, I seen that on Craigslist, well worth the money. AWESOME truck!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

05-16-2010, 08:45 AM	#16
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: Bought Another Truck- 1970 Stepside Wow that's a real nice one. Obviously been kept garaged. With it being in such excellent shape I'd just have to run it as is for a while anyway. __________________ 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

05-16-2010, 09:30 AM	#19
MotorSeven Restoration Desperation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 373	Re: Bought Another Truck- 1970 Stepside Man, that is nice. Some of "our" trucks need to remain intact and original as there is a dwindling number of them surving all the hack & chopping. The wife is looking for a 49/50 Chevy truck, but she wants it in an original state, not restored or even painted. Anyway, it's something to think about........ RD



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05-16-2010, 09:33 AM	#20
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Bought Another Truck- 1970 Stepside Keith, That is a very nice truck. I know what you mean about a lot of over priced trucks on the internet. I've been looking for a nice 71-72 for a while. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

05-16-2010, 09:35 AM	#21
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Bought Another Truck- 1970 Stepside Great score...I'm starting to turn green.

05-16-2010, 12:57 PM	#22
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Bought Another Truck- 1970 Stepside Keith for some reason I see this truck on air with a nice set of billet specialty wheels and thats it.....Good buy for sure.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-16-2010, 01:23 PM	#23
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Bought Another Truck- 1970 Stepside NICE TRUCK ! the one posted above on craigslist for $4500 looks like a good deal ? or was that it ? the problem over the past few year's with buying a classic car or truck was that 99.9% of them listed for sale are vehicle's that people (MOSTLY CAR DEALERS AND NORMAL JOES THAT THINK THEY ARE CAR DEALERS) have bought from long time owner's CHEAP then JACKED THE PRICE TO THE MOON and put them back up for sale , with the last 2 year's economy CRASH some of those guy's have stepped out of it FOR NOW , AND THATS GREAT FOR US HOBBIEST's GREAT FIND GREAT TRUCK LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

05-16-2010, 01:27 PM	#24
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Bought Another Truck- 1970 Stepside it's funny how a find like this affect's us (LOL) you just got the truck and have IN A FLASH added a pic of it to your avatar and a description of it to your sig ! YOU AREN'T A LITTLE TICKLED WITH THAT TRUCK ARE YOU ? man thats a cool truck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

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