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67C10Step · 06-22-2022, 08:28 AM

An old friend of mine sent me these photos. This was the truck I drove from ages 16-22 and spent countless hours working on. I foolishly sold it when I got out of college and it would appear the last 30 years have been rough on it.

Someone added a tach but they cut the dash and added those goofy blue dots to the tail lights. Not a fan of the wheels either. Looks like it has spent all 30 of those years out in the elements as well. Might not be worth saving now but it was a high option truck with p/s, pb, tilt wheel, and a/c. I did a disc brake swap on it in 1990 by installing parts from a 71 front end under it.

I have been considering building a rear bumper like this one for my 67.

**Grumpy old man** · 06-22-2022, 09:42 AM

So how long before you bring it home ? Because we all know you can't just have one ! They are just like Lays potato chips

**Warrens69GMC** · 06-22-2022, 09:45 AM

That looks more save able that some of the builds on here. Go get it.

tutone · 06-22-2022, 09:55 AM

First vehicle? Looks ok to me. Go for it. I hated my 1st car, and wouldn't have it back as a gift. You friend are lucky to have had the chance to own it.

72c20customcamper · 06-22-2022, 09:56 AM

I would go get it .

Now for reference look at a picture of yourself 30 years ago . Bet the truck looks good now

**kev2809** · 06-22-2022, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I would go get it .

Now for reference look at a picture of yourself 30 years ago . Bet the truck looks good now

i would snatch that up if it were me.

67C10Step · 06-22-2022, 11:26 AM

This is where the story gets a bit interesting. The truck is currently NFS. I sold it to my father in 1992 and he turned around and sold it to the younger brother of my high school girlfriend. As of now the teenage son of that guy is driving it.

SCOTI · 06-22-2022, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 67C10Step

This is where the story gets a bit interesting. The truck is currently NFS. I sold it to my father in 1992 and he turned around and sold it to the younger brother of my high school girlfriend. As of now the teenage son of that guy is driving it.

Well, you can always reach out & extend the idea that as a previous owner if they ever consider 'upgrading' to something else, you'd like the opportunity to regain ownership.
Some planted seeds reap nothing. Some do....

**special-K** · 06-22-2022, 12:19 PM

I'd work on warming up to this one. As I looked through the thread I was thinking any other thread and guys would be commenting on the patina. This is how we get 'em, right? Those acrylic repaints never held up well and it's been 30 years. The trees have grown!

67C10Step · 06-22-2022, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I would go get it .

Now for reference look at a picture of yourself 30 years ago . Bet the truck looks good now

Speak for yourself.

I think I've aged just a bit better than the truck but I guess that's in the eye of the beholder, right?

yuccales · 06-22-2022, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 67C10Step

Speak for yourself.

I think I've aged just a bit better than the truck but I guess that's in the eye of the beholder, right?

I know as a fact my trucks have aged better then me.

And the wife still loves us!

jumpsoffrock · 06-22-2022, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 67C10Step

Speak for yourself.

I think I've aged just a bit better than the truck but I guess that's in the eye of the beholder, right?

Do you have any old pictures of it from back in the day? Love seeing peoples old stories.

You don't come off as overly sentimental, but I am kinda sentimental and if it were me I'd also grab that truck up immediately.

indymachinist · 06-22-2022, 10:39 PM

I avoid vehicles I have sold for this exact reason. I don’t want to see them run into the ground.

body bolt · 06-22-2022, 11:11 PM

It's got the wrong cigarette lighter!

67C10Step · 06-23-2022, 08:06 AM

This is the last photo I have of it, around 1991 or so. It wasn't a show stopper but it was in way better condition. At this point in it's life I had probably put 80,000 miles or more on it.

**Grumpy old man** · 06-23-2022, 08:15 AM

Look at all the fun your having bringing back the 67 ,Don't you want to do it all over again ?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-24-2022, 10:57 AM

Id get ahold of the kid ya never know what could happen....

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 06-24-2022, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Well, you can always reach out & extend the idea that as a previous owner if they ever consider 'upgrading' to something else, you'd like the opportunity to regain ownership.
Some planted seeds reap nothing. Some do....

THIS, it's worth a shot

**FleetsidePaul** · 06-26-2022, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiggers72-GMC

THIS, it's worth a shot

Exactly. I asked about my Baja Bug for 6 years. (it was across the street). I got the old "Not for sale'. Then one day it was. The neighbor even came over and asked if I still wanted it He said he wanted $200.

Sold. I might be dumb but I'm not that dumb. I'll take that deal.

It never hurts to ask. Just put it out there. Get them thinking about it. I got my Packard for way less than the guy was asking. He was asking way too much. It just took him some time to realize that. He came around and I bought it at a fair (high) price.

06-22-2022, 08:28 AM	#1
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Heartbreaking An old friend of mine sent me these photos. This was the truck I drove from ages 16-22 and spent countless hours working on. I foolishly sold it when I got out of college and it would appear the last 30 years have been rough on it. Someone added a tach but they cut the dash and added those goofy blue dots to the tail lights. Not a fan of the wheels either. Looks like it has spent all 30 of those years out in the elements as well. Might not be worth saving now but it was a high option truck with p/s, pb, tilt wheel, and a/c. I did a disc brake swap on it in 1990 by installing parts from a 71 front end under it. I have been considering building a rear bumper like this one for my 67. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

06-22-2022, 09:42 AM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Heartbreaking So how long before you bring it home ? Because we all know you can't just have one ! They are just like Lays potato chips __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

06-22-2022, 09:45 AM	#3
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,621	Re: Heartbreaking That looks more save able that some of the builds on here. Go get it. __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

06-22-2022, 09:55 AM	#4
tutone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: hickory, ky Posts: 1,310	Re: Heartbreaking First vehicle? Looks ok to me. Go for it. I hated my 1st car, and wouldn't have it back as a gift. You friend are lucky to have had the chance to own it. __________________ :My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=807535 1972 K10 swb/1968 Camaro 350/4spd 1955 210 2 dr sedan/1998 RCSB Z71/1977 Jeep CJ5

06-22-2022, 09:56 AM	#5
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,716	Re: Heartbreaking I would go get it . Now for reference look at a picture of yourself 30 years ago . Bet the truck looks good now __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

06-22-2022, 11:26 AM	#7
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Re: Heartbreaking This is where the story gets a bit interesting. The truck is currently NFS. I sold it to my father in 1992 and he turned around and sold it to the younger brother of my high school girlfriend. As of now the teenage son of that guy is driving it. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

06-22-2022, 12:19 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Heartbreaking I'd work on warming up to this one. As I looked through the thread I was thinking any other thread and guys would be commenting on the patina. This is how we get 'em, right? Those acrylic repaints never held up well and it's been 30 years. The trees have grown! __________________ "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; 06-24-2022 at 12:57 PM.

06-22-2022, 10:39 PM	#13
indymachinist Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Indanapolis, IN Posts: 603	Re: Heartbreaking I avoid vehicles I have sold for this exact reason. I don’t want to see them run into the ground. __________________ -Curt My 1968 Chevy shortbed stepside build

06-22-2022, 11:11 PM	#14
body bolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 474	Re: Heartbreaking It's got the wrong cigarette lighter!

06-23-2022, 08:06 AM	#15
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Re: Heartbreaking This is the last photo I have of it, around 1991 or so. It wasn't a show stopper but it was in way better condition. At this point in it's life I had probably put 80,000 miles or more on it. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

06-23-2022, 08:15 AM	#16
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Heartbreaking Look at all the fun your having bringing back the 67 ,Don't you want to do it all over again ? __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

06-24-2022, 10:57 AM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Heartbreaking Id get ahold of the kid ya never know what could happen.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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