I found a really nice truck for Iowa - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**LockDoc** · 11-12-2008, 04:28 PM

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I looked at this truck this morning and it is exceptional for spending it's life in Iowa. This is a true barn find (well actually a shed, which is good because it had a concrete floor). It's a 1970 C-20 350/TH350 that has been setting for quite a few years and has had the slide in since it was new. The owners put it outside a while back to clean it up and sell it. Odometer shows 96k+ miles. The inside of the camper is near mint condition. Owner is asking around $3500 for it. I took a lot of pictures and had trouble selecting the ones I wanted to post. The worst spot on it is below the toolbox door. It has a wood bed floor and from below I can't see any bad spots in it. (I took my cardboard creeper and trouble light with me)..

It will take a couple more posts to get the pics up.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 11-12-2008, 04:29 PM

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**LockDoc** · 11-12-2008, 04:31 PM

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**LockDoc** · 11-12-2008, 04:33 PM

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And the best til last.... A new take off tailgate! It has some paint flaking off on the bottom corner and the dark spots on the front is where a Raccoon pooped on it up in the rafters....

The rest is just dirt.

LockDoc

72BlckButy · 11-12-2008, 04:35 PM

OMG..... dibs on the gate if you buy and sell the gate Leon!

So are you going to try and buy this one? $3500 to me sounds like a fair price for a one owner original truck.

If you decide to pass, let me know!

**LockDoc** · 11-12-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

OMG..... dibs on the gate if you buy and sell the gate Leon!

So are you going to try and buy this one? $3500 to me sounds like a fair price for a one owner original truck.

If you decide to pass, let me know!

I am going to call the owner in a coupe of hours and see what we can work out. I will post whether I buy it or not....

LockDoc

**Hart_Rod** · 11-12-2008, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

OMG..... dibs on the gate if you buy and sell the gate Leon!

So are you going to try and buy this one? $3500 to me sounds like a fair price for a one owner original truck.

If you decide to pass, let me know!

I would be interested in the gate also. Blackbeauty are you looking for one with the holes for the trim or without? I've got a take off the has the upper and lower trim holes that I was going to weld up, but I would prefer not to....
(pictures are in my Crewcab thread).

Let us know LOCKDOC.

R/

**LockDoc** · 11-12-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I would be interested in the gate also. Blackbeauty are you looking for one with the holes for the trim or without? I've got a take off the has the upper and lower trim holes that I was going to weld up, but I would prefer not to....
(pictures are in my Crewcab thread).

Let us know LOCKDOC.

R/

Will do Rob....

LockDoc

68,69 K20 · 11-12-2008, 05:28 PM

Wow!! Nice find. You have quite a knack of finding nice trucks in your area.

Want to take a trip to NY???

I need to take you truck shopping with me

Bus Ted Knuckle · 11-12-2008, 06:30 PM

Dang! looks great!

cparman · 11-12-2008, 06:41 PM

LOC DOC what is that box with thw switch on it under the steering column?? I bet it is a knee knocker!!

Huck · 11-12-2008, 07:12 PM

Nice truck but too bad it is missing that rare bench release knob. Bummer!!!

72BlckButy · 11-12-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cparman

LOC DOC what is that box with thw switch on it under the steering column?? I bet it is a knee knocker!!

It's actually an intercom between the truck and the camper... how cool is that!

72BlckButy · 11-12-2008, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I would be interested in the gate also. Blackbeauty are you looking for one with the holes for the trim or without? I've got a take off the has the upper and lower trim holes that I was going to weld up, but I would prefer not to....
(pictures are in my Crewcab thread).

Let us know LOCKDOC.

R/

Rob, I will keep that in mind and we'll see what Leon can come up with. I'm on the fence at the moment as to trim or no trim, but this will help to make my decision for me.

MotorSeven · 11-12-2008, 10:49 PM

Man, what a nice find. If i could find a rig like that i would restore it to useable condition & USE IT!
I love the old campers they are cool as heck. I have a '73 Airstream Argosy 20footer i have been fixing up for the last 2 years. Almost ready to do the strip & paint.
Grab it & keep it rolling..........there ain't many of them left.

RD

Bob 68327 · 11-12-2008, 11:10 PM

Wow !! It was bought new right here in Newton Iowa !! Maples was the chevy dealer up untill about 5 years ago when they closed it !! Nice find better buy it and add to the collection

Bob

**LockDoc** · 11-12-2008, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cparman

LOC DOC what is that box with thw switch on it under the steering column?? I bet it is a knee knocker!!

That is an intercom from the cab to the camper.... as nate said. I don't know if it works or not.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 11-12-2008, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob 68327

Wow !! It was bought new right here in Newton Iowa !! Maples was the chevy dealer up untill about 5 years ago when they closed it !! Nice find better buy it and add to the collection

Bob

It isn't too far from you either...

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 11-12-2008, 11:47 PM

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I made the guy an offer on it we'll see what he does....

LockDoc

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-13-2008, 12:25 AM

Nice find!

PanelDeland · 11-13-2008, 12:27 AM

If the tailgate looks like that I'll almost bet the camper was put on whan it was new.If that's the case and it's been kept indoors all these years,chances are the bed is pristene.It looks like a great truck,hope you get it.

1956cameo · 11-13-2008, 11:32 AM

I dont care what part of the country you are from, that is a great, solid original truck; period!! Not only is the price right but it has that awesome camper on it as well. If I were you and had the money it would already be in my driveway. Not only that but I would be sitting at the table of the camper with maps of the U.S. planning my road trip I would take it on. I love old trucks and I love camping, so you basically found my dream deal!

70' GMC · 11-13-2008, 01:16 PM

buy it!!!!!!!!! NOW!

72BlckButy · 11-13-2008, 10:43 PM

Inquiring minds want to know...

Any updates Leon? Do you have a new project on your hands?

**LockDoc** · 11-13-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Inquiring minds want to know...

Any updates Leon? Do you have a new project on your hands?

I haven't heard back from him yet. I'm going to look at the '71 Chevy 4x4 project truck tomorrow...

LockDoc

11-12-2008, 04:28 PM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,656	I found a really nice truck for Iowa - I looked at this truck this morning and it is exceptional for spending it's life in Iowa. This is a true barn find (well actually a shed, which is good because it had a concrete floor). It's a 1970 C-20 350/TH350 that has been setting for quite a few years and has had the slide in since it was new. The owners put it outside a while back to clean it up and sell it. Odometer shows 96k+ miles. The inside of the camper is near mint condition. Owner is asking around $3500 for it. I took a lot of pictures and had trouble selecting the ones I wanted to post. The worst spot on it is below the toolbox door. It has a wood bed floor and from below I can't see any bad spots in it. (I took my cardboard creeper and trouble light with me).. It will take a couple more posts to get the pics up. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 11-12-2008 at 04:57 PM.

11-12-2008, 04:29 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,656	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa - More Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-12-2008, 04:31 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,656	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa more Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-12-2008, 04:33 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,656	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa - And the best til last.... A new take off tailgate! It has some paint flaking off on the bottom corner and the dark spots on the front is where a Raccoon pooped on it up in the rafters.... The rest is just dirt. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 11-12-2008 at 04:38 PM.

11-12-2008, 04:35 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa OMG..... dibs on the gate if you buy and sell the gate Leon! So are you going to try and buy this one? $3500 to me sounds like a fair price for a one owner original truck. If you decide to pass, let me know! __________________ -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; 11-12-2008 at 04:36 PM.

11-12-2008, 05:28 PM	#9
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa Wow!! Nice find. You have quite a knack of finding nice trucks in your area. Want to take a trip to NY??? I need to take you truck shopping with me __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin

11-12-2008, 06:30 PM	#10
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa Dang! looks great! __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

11-12-2008, 06:41 PM	#11
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa LOC DOC what is that box with thw switch on it under the steering column?? I bet it is a knee knocker!!

11-12-2008, 07:12 PM	#12
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa Nice truck but too bad it is missing that rare bench release knob. Bummer!!!

11-12-2008, 10:49 PM	#15
MotorSeven Restoration Desperation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 373	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa Man, what a nice find. If i could find a rig like that i would restore it to useable condition & USE IT! I love the old campers they are cool as heck. I have a '73 Airstream Argosy 20footer i have been fixing up for the last 2 years. Almost ready to do the strip & paint. Grab it & keep it rolling..........there ain't many of them left. RD

11-12-2008, 11:10 PM	#16
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa Wow !! It was bought new right here in Newton Iowa !! Maples was the chevy dealer up untill about 5 years ago when they closed it !! Nice find better buy it and add to the collection Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

11-12-2008, 11:47 PM	#19
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,656	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa - I made the guy an offer on it we'll see what he does.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-13-2008, 12:25 AM	#20
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa Nice find!

11-13-2008, 12:27 AM	#21
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa If the tailgate looks like that I'll almost bet the camper was put on whan it was new.If that's the case and it's been kept indoors all these years,chances are the bed is pristene.It looks like a great truck,hope you get it. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

11-13-2008, 11:32 AM	#22
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa I dont care what part of the country you are from, that is a great, solid original truck; period!! Not only is the price right but it has that awesome camper on it as well. If I were you and had the money it would already be in my driveway. Not only that but I would be sitting at the table of the camper with maps of the U.S. planning my road trip I would take it on. I love old trucks and I love camping, so you basically found my dream deal!



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11-13-2008, 01:16 PM	#23
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa buy it!!!!!!!!! NOW! __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

11-13-2008, 10:43 PM	#24
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa Inquiring minds want to know... Any updates Leon? Do you have a new project on your hands? __________________ -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)

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