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LUV2XCLR8 · 01-25-2005, 06:29 PM

"GQ" 1972 K5 CST 4WD BLAZER - ST. LOUIS, MO. #06580

"50TH" 1968 C20 3/4 2WD LWB - ST. LOUIS, MO. #91378

*I DON'T OWN THE 50TH YET, HOPE TO PICK IT UP SAT.

franko72 · 01-25-2005, 06:40 PM

Flint , Michigan It seems to be well built.

**Palf70Step** · 01-25-2005, 06:48 PM

the 70 is Atlanta #157589 (edit #57589)
The 82 is Oshawa, Canada # 127412 (edit #27412)

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-25-2005, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

the 70 is Atlanta #157589
The 82 is Oshawa, Canada # 127412

HEY BILL, I THINK YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO DROP THE "1" AFTER
THE PLANT LOCATION LETTER, THAT'S WHAT I READ EARLIER

**Palf70Step** · 01-25-2005, 07:03 PM

Yep, looks like your right on the 70. I guess it applies to the 82 also.

Harold Shepard · 01-25-2005, 07:04 PM

One of mine (1971) was built in Atlanta- 2.5 hrs away and the other was built in Flint. A friend told me a story once about working on the truck line in Atlanta, seems the guy next to him on the line was in charge of sealing/spraying the inner rockers of the trucks as they passed. Long story short the inner rockers only got sprayed when the superviser made his rounds. Wonder if that went on at other plants?

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-25-2005, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harold Shepard

the inner rockers only got sprayed when the superviser made his rounds. Wonder if that went on at other plants?

OMG

**Palf70Step** · 01-25-2005, 07:07 PM

I wouldn't doubt it. Heard some stories from the folks up in Michigan also.

There are losers everywhere.

oldschooloutlaw · 01-25-2005, 08:05 PM

my 70 was made in Oshawa and my bothers 71 was made in Flint both lived in the same area and the 70 is in a lot better shape. the 70 has a few aftermarket things on it and 71 was bone stock rust and hubcaps and all

longhorn71 · 01-25-2005, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Is that even possible?? I think they made a little less than a million trucks in 71. Don't make sense that one plant out of 11 would have made over half the trucks???

production numbers for a plant do not mean that they were all trucks built.the number is a running total of all vehicles producted that year.So in theroy the next vehicle in the plant could have been a van and its prodution number would be one higher than the truck that was on the line ahead of it.hope this helps!!!
I have vehicles that were made in canada and the usa.they all seem to have rusted in the same spots,some worse than others but that could be a mantince thing too.

crazy longhorn · 01-25-2005, 08:30 PM

Fremont! That old So Cal longhorn has been garaged since 85.....pretty solid pc

crazyL

dubie · 01-25-2005, 08:36 PM

Mine was built in Flint Michigan

70short/step · 01-25-2005, 09:55 PM

Fremont, California. Just an hour west of me.

69gmcfleet · 01-25-2005, 10:04 PM

Mine was built in Tonawanda, NY. It still lives in NY today. Was used as a plow truck and still has minimal rust with no body work done to date.

I believe GMC's were built better.

Jimmy72custom · 01-25-2005, 10:18 PM

My 70 Custom Camper 20 was the 596 th truck made in Fremont Ca that year. Funny thing the VIN said it was a stepside, it's a fleetside now.

64fleetside · 01-25-2005, 10:22 PM

I've had a 69,70, & 2 64's all made in St Louis. Brian

beautimus · 01-25-2005, 10:38 PM

Don't make sense that one plant out of 11 would have made over half the trucks???

actually it could, that plant may have more capacity, for example
most of the plants may have the production line set up to makeup for orders that another plant can't produce. they may make trucks for a while, then make cars or vans or whatever is selling at the time.
those plants may not be geared up to make big numbers of anything. but may be considered as additional capacity for the bigger plants.
just my 2 cents

**Canadian694x4** · 01-25-2005, 10:44 PM

Mine was made in Oshawa, Ont. Produced in the highest production year (69) of the 67-72 Truck Series (in Canada Anyway).

I'm actually susprised to see a few Canadian Trucks South of the Border (and even far South to boot)...usually it's the other way around. Either way Good Show.

**Canadian694x4** · 01-25-2005, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beautimus

Don't make sense that one plant out of 11 would have made over half the trucks???

actually it could, that plant may have more capacity, for example
most of the plants may have the production line set up to makeup for orders that another plant can't produce. they may make trucks for a while, then make cars or vans or whatever is selling at the time.
those plants may not be geared up to make big numbers of anything. but may be considered as additional capacity for the bigger plants.
just my 2 cents

I believe that. As far as I have seen I believe some Blazers made for Canada ended up being made in St. Louis and shipped North...

72 CustomCamper · 01-26-2005, 12:43 AM

Mine was built in Baltimore and sold at Bob Peck Chevrolet in Arlington Va...

Chuck

imdarren · 01-26-2005, 12:58 AM

My 67 Fremont Ca
My 72 Fremont Ca
I have been told by many folks that the Fremont plant is now a Mall

Does that sound right? Any Cali folks confirm this?

rin68 · 01-26-2005, 01:26 AM

janesville, wi

thought i'd see a few more janesville trucks here....

ale8oneboy · 01-26-2005, 02:05 AM

Starting to believe Flint must have had some pretty good paint setups or something. Tried about every stripper or stripper method known to man and can't get the factory white off (other then sanding/light grinding) lol. But shoot the same stuff on a Canadian truck and it will blast off factory paint. Both trucks were from similar backgrounds and exposure. Any input on this?

687980chevy · 01-26-2005, 02:27 AM

My 68 k10 is a Janesville.Seems like alot of 4x4's come from Janesville. Spent it's life in Minn.till I bought it and brought it to Indiana. Rust is about like the trucks around here.
My serial # is 155474

*dtlilly* · 01-26-2005, 03:04 AM

C-30: Atlanta
Blazer: Flint

01-25-2005, 06:29 PM	#26
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	"GQ" 1972 K5 CST 4WD BLAZER - ST. LOUIS, MO. #06580 *"50TH" 1968 C20 3/4 2WD LWB - ST. LOUIS, MO. #91378* *I DON'T OWN THE 50TH YET, HOPE TO PICK IT UP SAT. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-25-2005, 06:48 PM	#28
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	the 70 is Atlanta #157589 (edit #57589) The 82 is Oshawa, Canada # 127412 (edit #27412) __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 01-25-2005 at 07:05 PM.

01-25-2005, 07:03 PM	#30
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Yep, looks like your right on the 70. I guess it applies to the 82 also. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-25-2005, 07:07 PM	#33
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	I wouldn't doubt it. Heard some stories from the folks up in Michigan also. There are losers everywhere. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-25-2005, 08:05 PM	#34
oldschooloutlaw Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Last big town in KY before the VA Line Posts: 66	my 70 was made in Oshawa and my bothers 71 was made in Flint both lived in the same area and the 70 is in a lot better shape. the 70 has a few aftermarket things on it and 71 was bone stock rust and hubcaps and all __________________ Drive fast and Take Chances - In memory of Todd Rowe #725 Fire Chief 96 Chevy K1500 67 Chevelle 70 Chevy C10 - Old Red

01-25-2005, 06:40 PM	#27
franko72 Franko72 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 471	Flint , Michigan It seems to be well built. __________________ 1972 C20 cheyenne Super 402 BB/400 turbo LWB A/C Tilt, Cruise Control, Saddle tanks, Tach My Home Page Better to burn out than it is to rust

01-25-2005, 07:04 PM	#31
Harold Shepard Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canton North Carolina Posts: 466	One of mine (1971) was built in Atlanta- 2.5 hrs away and the other was built in Flint. A friend told me a story once about working on the truck line in Atlanta, seems the guy next to him on the line was in charge of sealing/spraying the inner rockers of the trucks as they passed. Long story short the inner rockers only got sprayed when the superviser made his rounds. Wonder if that went on at other plants?

01-25-2005, 08:30 PM	#36
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Fremont! That old So Cal longhorn has been garaged since 85.....pretty solid pc crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

01-25-2005, 08:36 PM	#37
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Mine was built in Flint Michigan __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

01-25-2005, 09:55 PM	#38
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	Fremont, California. Just an hour west of me. __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step

01-25-2005, 10:04 PM	#39
69gmcfleet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oneonta, NY, US Posts: 103	Mine was built in Tonawanda, NY. It still lives in NY today. Was used as a plow truck and still has minimal rust with no body work done to date. I believe GMC's were built better. __________________ Jeff '69 GMC K2500 LWB, '74 350/SM465/Rockwell T-221, cnD44/ffD60, 3.73 gears, 31" BFG's (originally had 305ci V-6) '05 VW golf '84 HD Sportster XLX '68 GMC K2500 parts beast

01-25-2005, 10:18 PM	#40
Jimmy72custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 261	My 70 Custom Camper 20 was the 596 th truck made in Fremont Ca that year. Funny thing the VIN said it was a stepside, it's a fleetside now.

01-25-2005, 10:22 PM	#41
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	I've had a 69,70, & 2 64's all made in St Louis. Brian

01-25-2005, 10:38 PM	#42
beautimus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: woodstock, alabama, usa Posts: 938	Don't make sense that one plant out of 11 would have made over half the trucks??? actually it could, that plant may have more capacity, for example most of the plants may have the production line set up to makeup for orders that another plant can't produce. they may make trucks for a while, then make cars or vans or whatever is selling at the time. those plants may not be geared up to make big numbers of anything. but may be considered as additional capacity for the bigger plants. just my 2 cents __________________ i survived cancer and kidney stones, but my kids are killing me.

01-25-2005, 10:44 PM	#43
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Mine was made in Oshawa, Ont. Produced in the highest production year (69) of the 67-72 Truck Series (in Canada Anyway). I'm actually susprised to see a few Canadian Trucks South of the Border (and even far South to boot)...usually it's the other way around. Either way Good Show. __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.



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01-26-2005, 12:43 AM	#45
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Mine was built in Baltimore and sold at Bob Peck Chevrolet in Arlington Va... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

01-26-2005, 12:58 AM	#46
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	My 67 Fremont Ca My 72 Fremont Ca I have been told by many folks that the Fremont plant is now a Mall Does that sound right? Any Cali folks confirm this? __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

01-26-2005, 01:26 AM	#47
rin68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: East Peoria, IL Posts: 600	janesville, wi thought i'd see a few more janesville trucks here.... __________________ 1968 C10 - 383, non-stop project 1969 Camaro - 327, bone stock family heirloom...soon to be LS/T56, Ridetech, all the goodies

01-26-2005, 02:05 AM	#48
ale8oneboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pike County, KY Posts: 89	Starting to believe Flint must have had some pretty good paint setups or something. Tried about every stripper or stripper method known to man and can't get the factory white off (other then sanding/light grinding) lol. But shoot the same stuff on a Canadian truck and it will blast off factory paint. Both trucks were from similar backgrounds and exposure. Any input on this? __________________ MEMBER OF THE BUCKET SEAT CLUB (REAL BUCKETS) "Color Me Gone" - Two Lanes of Blacktop

01-26-2005, 02:27 AM	#49
687980chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hilly Southern Indiana! Posts: 201	My 68 k10 is a Janesville.Seems like alot of 4x4's come from Janesville. Spent it's life in Minn.till I bought it and brought it to Indiana. Rust is about like the trucks around here. My serial # is 155474 __________________ 68 K-10,79 K-10,80 C-30 57 chevy convertible 79 Z28

01-26-2005, 03:04 AM	#50
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