They Are Still Out There... - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

smallwin67 · 08-06-2011, 09:29 AM

Nice find man,glad to see it's going to a good home.
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RCbowtie69 · 08-06-2011, 09:45 AM

NICE!!!!!! Saved another one & that's 1 big rear bumber on that truck.Keep on Truckin'

factorystock · 08-06-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I'm very happy with the truck and it would be a great candidate for a stock restoration.
LockDoc

Exactly! You just don't toss out rare optional 16.5" 1 piece 8 lug wheels with clips.

**LockDoc** · 08-06-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Exactly! You just don't toss out rare optional 16.5" 1 piece 8 lug wheels with clips.

Yeah, I know, that makes 6 of those I have now... With caps.

I am going to try and get it running this afternoon. Keep your fingers crossed for me..

LockDoc

67chevy1series · 08-06-2011, 05:33 PM

wow that is really awesome! so they do exist!

**LockDoc** · 08-07-2011, 11:12 AM

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Well I got it running this morning. I had problems with the points distributor but finally got it figured out. I didn't run it very long 'cause I was just pouring some gas in the carb. I am going to take the tank out and flush it so I can run it longer, if it ever cools down a little outside....

LockDoc

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-07-2011, 11:20 AM

Very nice Leon!

Mayo · 08-07-2011, 11:50 AM

cool truck. Is that bumper a bench or a swin platform from a boat

?

67_C-30 · 08-07-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Duncan and son

Leon you did good. Some folks think you are lucky but I personally think you have honed you "awareness" level. It is like a sixth sense...you don't just go out and look for trucks, corvettes or camaros...It is and attitude, you are always looking and you see things the average person would never see even it they are looking for it.
Enough ramblin Paul

Agreed! I've bought God-knows-how-many 67-72's over the years (along with Camaros, GTO's, Chevelles, Novas, Road Runners, etc) , and there are 14 67-72's currently on my property right now. I get accused of being lucky all the time, and I guess sometimes I am, but I beat the bushes and keep my head on a swivel! I'm always looking!

**LockDoc** · 08-07-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayo

cool truck. Is that bumper a bench or a swim platform from a boat

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I'm not sure, but if I drive it to a cruise night I won't have to worry about taking a chair...

LockDoc

Longhorn Man · 08-07-2011, 05:11 PM

no one has said it, but this honestly looks to be a one owner truck to me. Some original papers in the glove box, original key in the ignition, not modified in any way shape or form... just an old man who used his truck up, and threw it away.

68 SHORT-STEP'N · 08-07-2011, 05:21 PM

Great score on a nice looking truck ! I noticed on the gauge bezel , where the choke knob would be , there is a chrome piece , about the size of a 50 cent piece . What is it ???

**LockDoc** · 08-07-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

no one has said it, but this honestly looks to be a one owner truck to me. Some original papers in the glove box, original key in the ignition, not modified in any way shape or form... just an old man who used his truck up, and threw it away.

You would be 99% right Andy. This truck was owned by a lady instead of a man. I have a copy of her info off of the original title and I am going to contact her when I get it done...

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Originally Posted by 68 SHORT-STEP'N

Great score on a nice looking truck ! I noticed on the gauge bezel , where the choke knob would be , there is a chrome piece , about the size of a 50 cent piece . What is it ???

That is a choke delete plate. There is a piece of plastic under it that has a tab on it that covers up the word "choke".

This truck also has a 3/8" fuel line from tank to carb which was usually only used on the big block trucks.

LockDoc

Longhorn Man · 08-07-2011, 10:30 PM

3/8 line was on all V6 trucks, all big block, and all small blocks with a 4 bbl carb.

Vintage Windmills · 08-07-2011, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

3/8 line was on all V6 trucks, all big block, and all small blocks with a 4 bbl carb.

Good info! No wonder 3/8 is all I've seen

eagleuh1 · 08-08-2011, 07:40 AM

Nice score. I like it.

Meatman · 08-08-2011, 11:44 PM

Would like to find something like that one day. Its so awesome because its like a time capsule.

**tkeduk8r** · 08-09-2011, 01:03 AM

just got on to this thread... very nice score... it is amazing what you can still find out there... BUT like others have said its all about knowing when and how to look....
--Mike

**LockDoc** · 08-09-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tkeduk8r

just got on to this thread... very nice score... it is amazing what you can still find out there... BUT like others have said its all about knowing when and how to look....
--Mike

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And most importantly, keep your ears open. If you are talking to people about our trucks listen to what they say and ask questions. That is how I found this one.

LockDoc

**special-K** · 08-09-2011, 05:28 PM

Nice find! I have seen a few '68s with ram assist p/s. Not sure,but figure maybe they were early builds?

If they can be seen,I see them. And,all it takes is any one foot square. But,around here I never see well optioned trucks any more. I did just hear of a '69 short wide bed CST big block someone has in a garage. I find more from talking than I do looking these days.

08-06-2011, 09:29 AM	#51
smallwin67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southern,Maryland Posts: 87	Re: They Are Still Out There... Nice find man,glad to see it's going to a good home. ;} __________________ Doin it one piece at a time.

08-06-2011, 09:45 AM	#52
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: They Are Still Out There... NICE!!!!!! Saved another one & that's 1 big rear bumber on that truck.Keep on Truckin' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

08-06-2011, 05:33 PM	#55
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: They Are Still Out There... wow that is really awesome! so they do exist!

08-07-2011, 11:12 AM	#56
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,772	Re: They Are Still Out There... - Well I got it running this morning. I had problems with the points distributor but finally got it figured out. I didn't run it very long 'cause I was just pouring some gas in the carb. I am going to take the tank out and flush it so I can run it longer, if it ever cools down a little outside.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-07-2011, 11:20 AM	#57
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: They Are Still Out There... Very nice Leon! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-07-2011, 11:50 AM	#58
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: They Are Still Out There... cool truck. Is that bumper a bench or a swin platform from a boat? __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

08-07-2011, 05:11 PM	#61
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: They Are Still Out There... no one has said it, but this honestly looks to be a one owner truck to me. Some original papers in the glove box, original key in the ignition, not modified in any way shape or form... just an old man who used his truck up, and threw it away.

08-07-2011, 05:21 PM	#62
68 SHORT-STEP'N SLOW POKE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyro, VA Posts: 1,208	Re: They Are Still Out There... Great score on a nice looking truck ! I noticed on the gauge bezel , where the choke knob would be , there is a chrome piece , about the size of a 50 cent piece . What is it ??? __________________ 68 SHORT-BED-STEP-SIDE piece by piece , day by day , I will restore this truck , before the 100th anniversary !!!

08-07-2011, 10:30 PM	#64
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: They Are Still Out There... 3/8 line was on all V6 trucks, all big block, and all small blocks with a 4 bbl carb.

08-08-2011, 07:40 AM	#66
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: They Are Still Out There... Nice score. I like it.

08-08-2011, 11:44 PM	#67
Meatman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 604	Re: They Are Still Out There... Would like to find something like that one day. Its so awesome because its like a time capsule. __________________ Daily-94 K2500 350 5spd extended cab longbox Project Red Velvet-68 C20 396-th400-AC-PS-PB-all original except for the 8 track and the gun rack. Build thread>>>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495881 My 01 TA and 88 Formula hide in the garage. :-)

08-09-2011, 01:03 AM	#68
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: They Are Still Out There... just got on to this thread... very nice score... it is amazing what you can still find out there... BUT like others have said its all about knowing when and how to look.... --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

08-09-2011, 05:28 PM	#70
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: They Are Still Out There... Nice find! I have seen a few '68s with ram assist p/s. Not sure,but figure maybe they were early builds? If they can be seen,I see them. And,all it takes is any one foot square. But,around here I never see well optioned trucks any more. I did just hear of a '69 short wide bed CST big block someone has in a garage. I find more from talking than I do looking these days. __________________ "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 ~

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