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**yote1234** · 09-25-2009, 04:39 PM

r i g h t -- o n .. nice

weasel29gm · 09-25-2009, 04:49 PM

Nice ride!!!

jholley · 09-25-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSkool71

Nice...how did it haul on the trailer?

No problem. I only had to go across town.

70k52wd · 09-25-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jholley

Yes it has the dealer bumper on it too. Its says "Steakley Bros Chev, Waco TX" Some folks like those. I'm not very fond of it though so it may come off.

I grew up in west TX. As a kid I thought they were unique. I always wanted a truck with a bumper that has a dealer logo/stamp.
I would like to put together a Patina ranch truck, cow rack and all. The bumper will be a must have item. Hopefully from the Lubbock/Dickens Co area.

Could you take a pic of the rear bumper? I may just start a dealer stamped bumper thread. Crazy huh!

jholley · 09-25-2009, 09:51 PM

I'll get a pic of it tomorrow. Different strokes... I'll probably put the Steakley Bros bumper on Craigs around here.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-25-2009, 09:54 PM

She looks like a nice survivor..

jholley · 09-25-2009, 09:58 PM

This guy stopped by today to chat while I was outside cleaning and evaluating the new project. I don' think this truck (mine) has been vacuumed or cleaned for 20 years.

Turns out it's going to need a fuel tank, a motor, front suspension/steering, tires, carrier bearing and some new u-joints. The cool thing is that I have all that stuff stored up for the other truck already. I may just take what I need from the other one and sell the rest then just drive this one.

nicolas72gmc · 09-25-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jholley

One owner. I have the original bill of sale! It isn't perfect but it's about as unmolested a 37 year old truck you'll ever find and I found it 20 miles from my house. The guy bought it here in Waco, TX in 1971.

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Originally Posted by jholley

Yes it has the dealer bumper on it too. Its says "Steakley Bros Chev, Waco TX" Some folks like those. I'm not very fond of it though so it may come off.

This is scary close to my truck's story. Mine too is from the original owner, who also went down and ordered the truck from a dealer in Waco (see pics). He too had receipts for everything he ever did to it, and all the dealer tags, bill of sale, etc.. This guy took great care of his vehicles, he had like 5 cars and trucks of varying years and they all looked like close to new. Its funny you got a ochre and white two-tone, that is the other only color combo I was going to buy when I was looking.

I love your truck and can't wait to see what you do with it.

The pics were the day I got her home.

*Puropedo* · 09-25-2009, 11:17 PM

Your truck looks a lot like mine! Hey Nick... Your blue/white jimmy kicks ass too! Personally love the 2 tone trucks (any color)

jholley · 09-26-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by clos69

Jim,
I have a seat with good cushions that I took off my 69....you can have it if you come pick it up ,just needs a cover...I can get pics if needed. LMK Carlos

Thanks for the offer! I'm thinking about just going with a new one though. I'm shooting for that new car smell

jholley · 09-26-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nicolas72gmc

This is scary close to my truck's story. Mine too is from the original owner, who also went down and ordered the truck from a dealer in Waco (see pics). He too had receipts for everything he ever did to it, and all the dealer tags, bill of sale, etc.. This guy took great care of his vehicles, he had like 5 cars and trucks of varying years and they all looked like close to new. Its funny you got a ochre and white two-tone, that is the other only color combo I was going to buy when I was looking.

I love your truck and can't wait to see what you do with it.

The pics were the day I got her home.

Cool truck. Your not too far from me. Your truck is in somewhat better shape than mine. I don't think the inside of mine has seen a vacuum or a rag in 20 years at least. I think I'm taking that dealer bumper off of the back though. I don't really like it.

Texasbigblock · 09-26-2009, 01:25 PM

congrats from west, (comma) texas! just down the road

jholley · 09-26-2009, 01:27 PM

Yeah, I drive through there all the time. I sure confuses people when you say it though... West Texas, you definitely need the comma

trendkill · 09-26-2009, 02:45 PM

I've got one of those dealership bumpers as well. I think I'm gonna keep mine though. West, Texas has those good sausage rolls.

jholley · 09-26-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by trendkill

I've got one of those dealership bumpers as well. I think I'm gonna keep mine though. West, Texas has those good sausage rolls.

Kolaches. Hmmm...

Texasbigblock · 09-26-2009, 03:43 PM

they still have those car shows at the church of the open door there? i think im gonna try to bring my truck to the next one if they do....maybe i'll bring a couple dozen kolaches

boogie67 · 09-26-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Texasbigblock

they still have those car shows at the church of the open door there? i think im gonna try to bring my truck to the next one if they do....maybe i'll bring a couple dozen kolaches

Yep the first sat of the month.They are having one in Hillsboro today.I went last year pretty good show.

72BlckButy · 09-26-2009, 06:05 PM

Jim, what a nice score. Congrats on the new truck!

jholley · 10-24-2009, 01:34 PM

About a month's work and $1500 in parts and it finally is safe and legal to drive. Nowhere near done but at least I can drive it now.

powell72 · 10-24-2009, 01:47 PM

That's done enough for me!

Looks good, glad it's back on the road.

**Boog** · 10-24-2009, 07:44 PM

Good that you got the new one going. I hope you didn't kill the 69 though..

jholley · 10-24-2009, 08:18 PM

The 69 may find a new home. I have three trucks and two cars. My insurance is getting out of control.

**LockDoc** · 10-24-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kelsfine69

Yes thanks..I wonder why they did that?

So the driver could see past the passengers wing vent. When I put the mirrors on the '71 4x4 I didn't put the passengers mirror in the right place and it was hard to see out of. Also, if you put it too far back you can't angle it in far enough to see anything in it.

LockDoc

tcb-1 · 10-24-2009, 08:21 PM

a huge CONGRATS!!!

Dark Knight · 10-24-2009, 10:22 PM

My bumper says "Dan Steakley - Temple, TX". Although my truck came from Virginia... My great grandpa must have put that on there.

09-25-2009, 04:39 PM	#26
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: Brought it Home Today r i g h t -- o n .. nice __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

09-25-2009, 04:49 PM	#27
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,096	Re: Brought it Home Today Nice ride!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

09-25-2009, 09:51 PM	#30
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: Brought it Home Today I'll get a pic of it tomorrow. Different strokes... I'll probably put the Steakley Bros bumper on Craigs around here. __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

09-25-2009, 09:54 PM	#31
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Brought it Home Today She looks like a nice survivor.. __________________ 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..

09-25-2009, 09:58 PM	#32
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: Brought it Home Today This guy stopped by today to chat while I was outside cleaning and evaluating the new project. I don' think this truck (mine) has been vacuumed or cleaned for 20 years. Turns out it's going to need a fuel tank, a motor, front suspension/steering, tires, carrier bearing and some new u-joints. The cool thing is that I have all that stuff stored up for the other truck already. I may just take what I need from the other one and sell the rest then just drive this one. Attached Images __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

09-25-2009, 11:17 PM	#34
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: Brought it Home Today Your truck looks a lot like mine! Hey Nick... Your blue/white jimmy kicks ass too! Personally love the 2 tone trucks (any color)

09-26-2009, 01:25 PM	#37
Texasbigblock Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 252	Re: Brought it Home Today congrats from west, (comma) texas! just down the road __________________ -Scott- 1970 C10 shortbed 396 1969 C30 dually flatbed "Vidalia"

09-26-2009, 01:27 PM	#38
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: Brought it Home Today Yeah, I drive through there all the time. I sure confuses people when you say it though... West Texas, you definitely need the comma __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

09-26-2009, 02:45 PM	#39
trendkill Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ft. Worth, Tx 76135 Posts: 64	Re: Brought it Home Today I've got one of those dealership bumpers as well. I think I'm gonna keep mine though. West, Texas has those good sausage rolls.

09-26-2009, 03:43 PM	#41
Texasbigblock Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 252	Re: Brought it Home Today they still have those car shows at the church of the open door there? i think im gonna try to bring my truck to the next one if they do....maybe i'll bring a couple dozen kolaches __________________ -Scott- 1970 C10 shortbed 396 1969 C30 dually flatbed "Vidalia"

09-26-2009, 06:05 PM	#43
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Brought it Home Today Jim, what a nice score. Congrats on the new truck! __________________ -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)

10-24-2009, 01:34 PM	#44
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: Brought it Home Today About a month's work and $1500 in parts and it finally is safe and legal to drive. Nowhere near done but at least I can drive it now. Attached Images __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

10-24-2009, 01:47 PM	#45
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Brought it Home Today That's done enough for me! Looks good, glad it's back on the road. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

10-24-2009, 07:44 PM	#46
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Brought it Home Today Good that you got the new one going. I hope you didn't kill the 69 though.. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-24-2009, 08:18 PM	#47
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: Brought it Home Today The 69 may find a new home. I have three trucks and two cars. My insurance is getting out of control. __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S



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10-24-2009, 08:21 PM	#49
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Brought it Home Today a huge CONGRATS!!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

10-24-2009, 10:22 PM	#50
Dark Knight Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pleak, Texas Posts: 420	Re: Brought it Home Today My bumper says "Dan Steakley - Temple, TX". Although my truck came from Virginia... My great grandpa must have put that on there. __________________ -1967 Chevrolet Fleetside LWB- 350 V8 w/thumpr cam, NV3500, 3.08 gears, A/C, PS -1983 Chevy Silverado C1500- 383 stroker, TH400 -1989 Chevy Silverado K1500 SWB- 5.3L swap, 700R4, 3.42 gears -And a '66 Ford Mustang- 200 I6, C4 trans, rust bucket "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." -FDR (and maybe rust too) You've gotta be able to stop and steer before you can go fast! Last edited by Dark Knight; 10-24-2009 at 10:22 PM.

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