Old GMCs never die...44 years and counting... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ETsC10 · 12-05-2011, 05:09 PM

Having started as a $15 shop truck back in the 90’s, we’ve
spoken of retiring her but it just never seemed right.
The old gal’s still working; just pulling lighter loads.

(And, yes, her bed trim IS painted on)

**special-K** · 12-05-2011, 05:21 PM

Old GMCs never die,you say? You got that right!!

**RenoKeene** · 12-05-2011, 05:23 PM

That truck looks like it has no intention of dying any time soon!

71sierragrande · 12-05-2011, 05:29 PM

The retirement age is 65...still got a long way to go!

**too much stuff** · 12-05-2011, 05:57 PM

Nice! And a camper cruiser with custom package to boot.

Bert W · 12-05-2011, 06:19 PM

Reminds me of that joke, old truckers never die... What a great old work horse. The painted bed trim is classic.

406 Q-ship · 12-05-2011, 06:22 PM

15 bucks.....man you got hosed, your gonna have to run her for 50 years to pay off a high dollar investment like that......gesh big spender.

Vintage Windmills · 12-05-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Nice! And a camper cruiser with custom package to boot.

And it looks like it was graced with the best colors too. Man, that looks nice. V6?

YBNORML · 12-05-2011, 09:27 PM

That's why I love these trucks, even with the most basic maintanence they are almost impossible to kill. It will be interesting to see where the trucks of today are in 44 years.

**70cst** · 12-06-2011, 12:03 AM

and

Trucks are like Timex watches. They take a beating but they keep on ticking

12-05-2011, 05:09 PM	#1
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Old GMCs never die...44 years and counting... Having started as a $15 shop truck back in the 90’s, we’ve spoken of retiring her but it just never seemed right. The old gal’s still working; just pulling lighter loads. (And, yes, her bed trim IS painted on) Attached Images

12-05-2011, 05:21 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Old GMCs never die...44 years and counting... Old GMCs never die,you say? You got that right!! __________________ "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 ~

12-05-2011, 05:23 PM	#3
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Old GMCs never die...44 years and counting... That truck looks like it has no intention of dying any time soon! __________________ 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

12-05-2011, 05:29 PM	#4
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: Old GMCs never die...44 years and counting... The retirement age is 65...still got a long way to go! __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

12-05-2011, 05:57 PM	#5
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: Old GMCs never die...44 years and counting... Nice! And a camper cruiser with custom package to boot. __________________ 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

12-05-2011, 06:19 PM	#6
Bert W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 373	Re: Old GMCs never die...44 years and counting... Reminds me of that joke, old truckers never die... What a great old work horse. The painted bed trim is classic. __________________ 1968 Chevy C/10 LWB V8 1983 K5 Blazer 1989 C1500 Stepside Reg. Cab V8

12-05-2011, 06:22 PM	#7
406 Q-ship Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 632	Re: Old GMCs never die...44 years and counting... 15 bucks.....man you got hosed, your gonna have to run her for 50 years to pay off a high dollar investment like that......gesh big spender. __________________ Lifes journey is not to arrive at the gate well preserved, it is to slide in sideways all used up and wore out yelling.....God what'a ride! Where patience fails, force prevails Stapp's Ironical Paradox "The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle."

12-05-2011, 09:27 PM	#9
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: Old GMCs never die...44 years and counting... That's why I love these trucks, even with the most basic maintanence they are almost impossible to kill. It will be interesting to see where the trucks of today are in 44 years. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67 Last edited by YBNORML; 12-06-2011 at 12:08 AM. Reason: bad grammar

12-06-2011, 12:03 AM	#10
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