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12-30-2010, 07:43 PM
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The Niner
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Broad Brook, CT
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The 69'er - 1969 Chevy C/20 Custom Camper
Saw this 69 Chevy C-20 on Craigslist a couple weeks ago and made a marathon Hartford, Conn to Sacramento and back in a little over 24 hours flight out there yesterday to check it out (boarding passes on the bottom). Having it transported back to Conn. next week.
Don't plan on doing much to it. Maybe get rid on the fiberglass tonneau cover and go back to the white steelies w/dogdish hubcaps. You guys out west and down south don't realize how lucky you are to have so many rust free vehicles to choose from. More pics when she comes back to her new home. I can't believe I didn't take any pics of the interior...       
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12-30-2010, 07:57 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Northeast Pennsylvania
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Re: Lurker with a new ride
wow, going the distance for a nice truck i see. literallly!
 but she looks like a beauty. better then anything we can find around us in the NE!
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1967 K-10 4x4 with a 3" lift and 35" BFG mud terrains  Quote:
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12-30-2010, 08:10 PM
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Location: San Diego, California
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Re: Lurker with a new ride
Absolutely gorgeous! Doesnt get much better than that. Obviously worth the extra $2G in travel/shipping expenses.
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12-30-2010, 08:17 PM
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The Niner
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Broad Brook, CT
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Re: Lurker with a new ride
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Flight and rental were 625 and truck transport will be between 1250 and 1350. |
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12-30-2010, 08:23 PM
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Special Order
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
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Re: Lurker with a new ride
Congratulations on your new truck! Tastefully mild C/20s like that are one of my favorite 67-72s. That thing would look right at home hauling a Chevy drag car to the track. Those wheels look fantastic IMO. They look like the Ones Alcoa screwed up and stopped making.
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"BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 12-30-2010 at 08:27 PM. |
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12-30-2010, 08:29 PM
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Re: Lurker with a new ride
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 a couple years ago i flew to and back from scotland for less than $700!!! and why not drive it home ?
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1967 K-10 4x4 with a 3" lift and 35" BFG mud terrains Quote:
want to see some slow progress on my truck? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436560 <-click there |
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12-30-2010, 08:38 PM
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The Niner
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12-30-2010, 08:39 PM
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The Niner
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12-30-2010, 08:42 PM
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12-30-2010, 08:43 PM
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The Niner
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Broad Brook, CT
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Re: Lurker with a new ride
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I just don't have the patience to drive for miles and miles and miles and see nothing but corn...
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12-30-2010, 09:42 PM
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Re: Lurker with a new ride
Looks like a nice truck! You should be able to recoup some of the shipping/travel expenses selling those Alcoas to someone looking for them.
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Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. 
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12-30-2010, 09:51 PM
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Special Order
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Re: Lurker with a new ride
Yeah,I've always been a steelie fan too. But,I also like choice few custom wheels. I usually end up with a set of each for variety.
Even if you wanted to drive cross country in the dead of winter (still fun,but nothing like spring through fall) and it cost less,it usually comes down to time vs money. I've done the fly'n'drive a good bit but that was either when I didn't have to work so much to pay bills (younger days) or when I had workers to keep my business moving while I was away.But,even then it only made sense because I was able to buy trucks,fuel,and lodging cheap enough to be worthwhile.
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"BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 12-30-2010 at 10:30 PM. |
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12-30-2010, 09:57 PM
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Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: the town of the cow, Texas
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Re: Lurker with a new ride
Nice looking C-20, Its official now you are no longer a lurker, welcome aboard!
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12-30-2010, 10:02 PM
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Re: Lurker with a new ride
You will be a lot happier with a rust free truck. The time/money spent taking a trip out here and having it shipped back is far, far less than you would end up paying to restore a rust bucket.
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12-30-2010, 10:04 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Re: Lurker with a new ride
CLEAN Truck... The Vikings?? LOL....
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12-31-2010, 12:45 AM
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Re: Lurker with a new ride
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1967 K-10 4x4 with a 3" lift and 35" BFG mud terrains Quote:
want to see some slow progress on my truck? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436560 <-click there |
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12-31-2010, 12:55 AM
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The Niner
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Re: Lurker with a new ride
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12-31-2010, 12:59 AM
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Re: Lurker with a new ride
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 Something else that is unusual...this truck as the correct Headlight Bezels. Most have the polished aluminum bezels. Very nice truck! 
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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! |
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12-31-2010, 09:03 AM
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Location: Tucson, AZ
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Re: Lurker with a new ride
That is an outstanding truck! I like the steel wheel idea and agree with ditching the bed cover.
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12-31-2010, 09:49 AM
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Location: Waterbury, CT
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Re: Lurker with a new ride
Joe: Nice Truck, and a great adventure. You did what every Northeastern car lover dreams of doing. Can't wait to see the pictures when you get it home. Give me a PM when it's back in the Nutmeg state, so I can take a ride by and see it in person.
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12-31-2010, 10:32 AM
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Re: Lurker with a new ride
Go Vikings!
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12-31-2010, 10:39 AM
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Location: Wa.
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Re: Lurker with a new ride
I did the exact same thing when I bought a car in Conn. It was kind of fun. I love long road trips, but I wasnt going to drive a car I wasnt sure about mechanically that far in the winter.
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12-31-2010, 12:32 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Sullivan County, NY
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Re: Lurker with a new ride
Beautiful truck Joe! And I totally agree with your ideas about steelies with dog dishes and ditching the tonneau.
I found mine in Boise Idaho. Being that it was late in the summer and the truck was supposed to be mechanically sound, my wife and I decided we were up for the adventure. We flew out there and drove it home via Yellowstone, Badlands, Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, etc. The truck ran beautifully and we had a fantastic adventure. It was so good, we may do it again next year, if we find something really nice, this time in the southwest. Best of luck with your truck Joe. Maybe I'll see you in some of the regional shows... |
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12-31-2010, 01:27 PM
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Location: Sask Canada
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Re: Lurker with a new ride
  on that truck. but but i Like the tonneau cover as i have been thinking about one like that for 28 years now.
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12-31-2010, 08:04 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Tarrytown, NY
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Re: Lurker with a new ride
Yes, awesome! And white steelies will really complete that truck. I bet you can't wait...and DAMN it snowed earlier here...salt everywhere - but your going to have a great spring and summer this year on those back roads of Connecticut. Best, TT
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