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mr.precision · 02-26-2018, 10:57 AM

First post on this website.
Been looking for a '67-'72 short bed recently. Hadn't found anything remotely original that wasn't rusted out. Passed by a local small town tire shop the other day, and this was sitting under a tree off the parking lot. Owner said it ran good so a deal was made. After a weekend of cleaning the leaves, dirt, bird sh*t, etc off of it, it cleaned up pretty good.
Titled as 1970. Yeah I know the grill is wrong.
350 V8 TH 400. Was originally a 4 speed truck so rear diff is 4.11. Factory air cab, PS, PB. No major rust I can find. Cab corners, rockers, floor pans good. Body panels pretty straight, but needs a good paint job. Centerlines gotta go in favor of some 15x8 rally wheels.
Right now front calipers are sticking, so cannot drive it until that is fixed.
This will be fun.

sick472 · 02-26-2018, 11:12 AM

Real nice find and welcome to the club.

**Chevyland** · 02-26-2018, 11:16 AM

That’s usually how the best deals are found.
Congratulations

Was it originally white with Black interior ?

**Chevyland** · 02-26-2018, 11:21 AM

Also, I just noticed
That looks like a high hump ? BB ?
Is the sticker inside the glove box

35boulder · 02-26-2018, 11:30 AM

Nice find. Nice to see one with so little rust. Good luck with it.

**rustytruck50** · 02-26-2018, 11:33 AM

Nice!!!!

OregonNed · 02-26-2018, 11:41 AM

Awesome!

fatbass · 02-26-2018, 11:44 AM

Good find!
Is it a '70 that had disc brakes added or is it a '71 titled as a '70? Let's see that SPID please.

notsolo · 02-26-2018, 11:49 AM

Welcome, nice score. You could probably clean up the calipers, or it could also be rubber hoses.

BugzC10 · 02-26-2018, 12:03 PM

Nice find! If it’s truly a 70, the cab was also probably changed along with the front clip since the inside rear view mirror is attached to the windshield. Or that custom headliner is covering up the 1970 mirror mounting holes. Still nice though...

yuccales · 02-26-2018, 03:18 PM

Good looking truck! BTW, nice avatar.

harpo231 · 02-26-2018, 03:27 PM

Just another example of the difficulties in figuring just what was what on these trucks.Paperwork all willy nilly ...

**robs71** · 02-26-2018, 03:53 PM

Welcome..Nice short bed..lots of good things going for it..little to no rust is a huge plus as I am sure you know..congrats and don't forget the wealth of knowledge on the site is here for any questions you may have on your truck,,lots of good people......... Rob

C10 - C90 Bill · 02-26-2018, 07:07 PM

Nice truck.

But also tell us more about that John Deere crawler in the background.

bill3rail · 02-26-2018, 07:30 PM

Welcome and very nice truck.

Enjoy it.

Bill

FRCvette · 02-26-2018, 07:49 PM

Good find.

mr.precision · 02-26-2018, 07:58 PM

Thanks to all for the comments.
It's a 1970 according to the VIN and the plate on the inside of the door jamb. At least that number matches the title. Sticker in the glove box says 350 4 speed and matches the VIN. Late 70 production from what the net says.
Appears originally white exterior. I believe the interior may have been blue (door panels), but hard to tell.
Disc brakes were added by previous owner, as was PS.
Will take a look at the headliner and see if the mirror mounts are there. Are there any other identification numbers on the chassis or elsewhere?
Pulled the sill plates today to fix the fuel sender line. No rot, just a little rust. Even the cab corners are clean and free of rust. That's the stuff that matters most to me.
What's the SPID?
The crawler in the background is a 1947 Oliver OC3. I collect and restore vintage farm tractors.
Thanks again.

**clay68c10** · 02-26-2018, 08:03 PM

The SPID is the sticker on the inside of the glovebox door. It’s an acronym for Service Parts IDentification. It lists all the options that the truck had when it was built. They are not always there.
I like it, looks like a solid truck. Nice to find one close to home.

Mike C · 02-26-2018, 09:03 PM

4 speed truck would have come with the high hump even with small block.

That's a clean truck. Nice find.

notsolo · 02-26-2018, 09:18 PM

Vin number can sometimes be found top of frame near steering box, also top of frame under drivers seat.

sms70c10 · 02-26-2018, 10:46 PM

Nice find there mr. precision.

I'm so new here I haven't even posted a picture.

One week ago a 70 C10 that seems very original.
350 with an automatic green and white.
I'm looking forward to learning a lot

C10 - C90 Bill · 02-26-2018, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr.precision

The crawler in the background is a 1947 Oliver OC3. I collect and restore vintage farm tractors.

At first glance I thought it might have been a John Deere 440, but on a second look, I could tell it was older. But I didn't even get the brand right, lol.

I don't believe I ever saw an Oliver crawler.

I have a '59 John Deere 435.

Old_Gold · 02-26-2018, 11:52 PM

Cool truck, and welcome!

mr.precision · 02-27-2018, 09:36 AM

Here's the SPID. Some interesting data there. Posi rear? Gold cloth interior? Worm gear clamps?

C10 Bill - JD 435 pretty rare tractor. Those GM 2 stroke diesels have a unique howl. I have a 1957 420 slant steer that is my brush hog tractor.

Question - if the bumper and grill are 1971, is the sheet metal correct? Bumper is brand new, so would be a pity to start swapping things out at this stage.

**Chevyland** · 02-27-2018, 09:59 AM

THe only difference is grill and bumper
Parking lights are in grill on 69/70 so bumper does not have holes
The rest of the front clip is the same
Also bow tie is on front of hood on 60/70 and on grill 71/72
Edit
Also it looks like your bed has no side marker holes ( i believe that would be 67 only)
Unless they were filled

02-26-2018, 10:57 AM	#1
mr.precision Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ Posts: 161	Right in my own back yard.... First post on this website. Been looking for a '67-'72 short bed recently. Hadn't found anything remotely original that wasn't rusted out. Passed by a local small town tire shop the other day, and this was sitting under a tree off the parking lot. Owner said it ran good so a deal was made. After a weekend of cleaning the leaves, dirt, bird sh*t, etc off of it, it cleaned up pretty good. Titled as 1970. Yeah I know the grill is wrong. 350 V8 TH 400. Was originally a 4 speed truck so rear diff is 4.11. Factory air cab, PS, PB. No major rust I can find. Cab corners, rockers, floor pans good. Body panels pretty straight, but needs a good paint job. Centerlines gotta go in favor of some 15x8 rally wheels. Right now front calipers are sticking, so cannot drive it until that is fixed. This will be fun. Attached Images

02-26-2018, 11:12 AM	#2
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,131	Re: Right in my own back yard.... Real nice find and welcome to the club. __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

02-26-2018, 11:16 AM	#3
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,746	Re: Right in my own back yard.... That’s usually how the best deals are found. Congratulations Was it originally white with Black interior ?

02-26-2018, 11:21 AM	#4
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,746	Re: Right in my own back yard.... Also, I just noticed That looks like a high hump ? BB ? Is the sticker inside the glove box

02-26-2018, 11:30 AM	#5
35boulder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 1,383	Re: Right in my own back yard.... Nice find. Nice to see one with so little rust. Good luck with it.

02-26-2018, 11:33 AM	#6
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: Right in my own back yard.... Nice!!!! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

02-26-2018, 11:41 AM	#7
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02-26-2018, 11:44 AM	#8
fatbass Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Ogden, Utah Posts: 172	Re: Right in my own back yard.... Good find! Is it a '70 that had disc brakes added or is it a '71 titled as a '70? Let's see that SPID please. __________________ '71 C/20 350/T350.

02-26-2018, 11:49 AM	#9
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: Right in my own back yard.... Welcome, nice score. You could probably clean up the calipers, or it could also be rubber hoses. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

02-26-2018, 12:03 PM	#10
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: Right in my own back yard.... Nice find! If it’s truly a 70, the cab was also probably changed along with the front clip since the inside rear view mirror is attached to the windshield. Or that custom headliner is covering up the 1970 mirror mounting holes. Still nice though... __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

02-26-2018, 03:18 PM	#11
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,771	Re: Right in my own back yard.... Good looking truck! BTW, nice avatar.

02-26-2018, 03:27 PM	#12
harpo231 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincoln City DE Posts: 1,292	Re: Right in my own back yard.... Just another example of the difficulties in figuring just what was what on these trucks.Paperwork all willy nilly ... __________________ Stan 67 swb BLU MULE posted via flip-fone

02-26-2018, 03:53 PM	#13
robs71 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Reading,Pa. Posts: 440	Re: Right in my own back yard.... Welcome..Nice short bed..lots of good things going for it..little to no rust is a huge plus as I am sure you know..congrats and don't forget the wealth of knowledge on the site is here for any questions you may have on your truck,,lots of good people......... Rob __________________

02-26-2018, 07:07 PM	#14
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,087	Re: Right in my own back yard.... Nice truck. But also tell us more about that John Deere crawler in the background. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

02-26-2018, 07:30 PM	#15
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Right in my own back yard.... Welcome and very nice truck. Enjoy it. Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!



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02-26-2018, 07:49 PM	#16
FRCvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cincy Posts: 694	Re: Right in my own back yard.... Good find. __________________ There's something women like about a pick-up man 1967 c10 swb Stepside 2004 SSR 2013 Silverado swb

02-26-2018, 07:58 PM	#17
mr.precision Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ Posts: 161	Re: Right in my own back yard.... Thanks to all for the comments. It's a 1970 according to the VIN and the plate on the inside of the door jamb. At least that number matches the title. Sticker in the glove box says 350 4 speed and matches the VIN. Late 70 production from what the net says. Appears originally white exterior. I believe the interior may have been blue (door panels), but hard to tell. Disc brakes were added by previous owner, as was PS. Will take a look at the headliner and see if the mirror mounts are there. Are there any other identification numbers on the chassis or elsewhere? Pulled the sill plates today to fix the fuel sender line. No rot, just a little rust. Even the cab corners are clean and free of rust. That's the stuff that matters most to me. What's the SPID? The crawler in the background is a 1947 Oliver OC3. I collect and restore vintage farm tractors. Thanks again.

02-26-2018, 08:03 PM	#18
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,990	Re: Right in my own back yard.... The SPID is the sticker on the inside of the glovebox door. It’s an acronym for Service Parts IDentification. It lists all the options that the truck had when it was built. They are not always there. I like it, looks like a solid truck. Nice to find one close to home. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

02-26-2018, 09:03 PM	#19
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02-26-2018, 09:18 PM	#20
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: Right in my own back yard.... Vin number can sometimes be found top of frame near steering box, also top of frame under drivers seat. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

02-26-2018, 10:46 PM	#21
sms70c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Hayward, CA Posts: 4	Re: Right in my own back yard.... Nice find there mr. precision. I'm so new here I haven't even posted a picture. One week ago a 70 C10 that seems very original. 350 with an automatic green and white. I'm looking forward to learning a lot

02-26-2018, 11:52 PM	#23
Old_Gold Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Mason City, IA Posts: 157	Re: Right in my own back yard.... Cool truck, and welcome!

02-27-2018, 09:36 AM	#24
mr.precision Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ Posts: 161	Re: Right in my own back yard.... Here's the SPID. Some interesting data there. Posi rear? Gold cloth interior? Worm gear clamps? C10 Bill - JD 435 pretty rare tractor. Those GM 2 stroke diesels have a unique howl. I have a 1957 420 slant steer that is my brush hog tractor. Question - if the bumper and grill are 1971, is the sheet metal correct? Bumper is brand new, so would be a pity to start swapping things out at this stage. Attached Images

02-27-2018, 09:59 AM	#25
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,746	Re: Right in my own back yard.... THe only difference is grill and bumper Parking lights are in grill on 69/70 so bumper does not have holes The rest of the front clip is the same Also bow tie is on front of hood on 60/70 and on grill 71/72 Edit Also it looks like your bed has no side marker holes ( i believe that would be 67 only) Unless they were filled Last edited by Chevyland; 02-27-2018 at 10:12 AM.

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