Playing the long game!

[68Gold/white]

You mentioned the engine was replaced in 1970. A 327, 283, 350?
If it is a smaller cube engine, the 2 Bbl may not be a bad choice. Getting a 4 Bbl to function properly on a small engine can be difficult.
What trans?

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by 67 chevelle

Great story , if you dont mind , where did you get the rims and tires , and what size - brand are they ?

Thanks, the wheels are 22" transport wheels also known as transit wheels. They are used by GM when shipping new trucks to dealerships. They come up for sale quite often, although GM seems to be more successful at stopping them from getting to market, the techs are supposed to destroy them. They require a little bit of Machine work on the hub opening to fit these trucks.

The caps are held on by some clips that I got from a guy off of Instagram.

The tires are Nitto 266/35/22.

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

You mentioned the engine was replaced in 1970. A 327, 283, 350?
If it is a smaller cube engine, the 2 Bbl may not be a bad choice. Getting a 4 Bbl to function properly on a small engine can be difficult.
What trans?

Tom originally told me that the engine had been changed in 70'. But the receipts dispute that. No biggie. The engine appears to be a rebuilt 327. Although the engine runs like a clock, it is lacking in basic power, something that I feel is an issue for a daily driver in today's traffic. I'm not looking for a tire shredder, just something to drive safely and maybe even a bit of towing.

The trans is a powerglide with a 3:73 posi rear.

[Yukon Jack]

Awesome truck and story - enjoy it!

[70cst]

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

make sure his family knows about your arrangements, cause you never know what could happen between now and then!

68bowtie makes a very good point.

If none of his family wants this truck - it would be good to let his family know of Tom's plan.

Again - Great find.

[davepl]

I'm waiting out an Alberta vehicle myself, a 69 Pontiac 2+2 427 four speed convertible. I think it's one of one, sold and lived it's whole life with the original owner in Edmonton until it got traded in about 15 years ago, and that dealer stashed it away and is now pretty elderly. I chat with him every year, he'll let it go one of these years!

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by 70cst

68bowtie makes a very good point.

If none of his family wants this truck - it would be good to let his family know of Tom's plan.

Again - Great find.

Haha, you must've missed a few posts 😃 She's all mine now.

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by davepl

I'm waiting out an Alberta vehicle myself, a 69 Pontiac 2+2 427 four speed convertible. I think it's one of one, sold and lived it's whole life with the original owner in Edmonton until it got traded in about 15 years ago, and that dealer stashed it away and is now pretty elderly. I chat with him every year, he'll let it go one of these years!

I hope that it works out for you. Treating people with respect usually does. Something folks seem to be missing these days.

[toolboxchev]

Originally Posted by YBNORML

I hope that it works out for you. Treating people with respect usually does. Something folks seem to be missing these days.

Amen to that, I had someone in my life whom is still my best fishing buddy. He helped me to fulfill a dream and is not forgotten.

I still honer the older generation every chance I get, they built the world in which we live.

[deejaaa1]

that was a great find and survivor.
i had an older gent, named Tom that i would go see every other week or so, when i lived close to him. me and the family moved 60 miles away, i said i would see him still because i worked close to where he lived. life got in the way and on my next visit he had passed away 1 week earlier. the family gave me a couple of mementos but i still miss him.

[Canuckvetter]

Nice truck and the story behind it. Once we get over this bitter artic cold it would be nice to see it in person. Once the snow is gone I would like to bring my Stedelbauer bought farm boy over. Maybe?

[LongBox]

Nice truck, nice story, especially about the friendship. The mild drop looks good, as well.

From the pictures at the beginning of this thread, it appears that the bench seat might pivot? Is that the case?

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by Canuckvetter

Nice truck and the story behind it. Once we get over this bitter artic cold it would be nice to see it in person. Once the snow is gone I would like to bring my Stedelbauer bought farm boy over. Maybe?

For sure, its always good to meet fellow truck junkies.

Originally Posted by LongBox

Nice truck, nice story, especially about the friendship. The mild drop looks good, as well.

From the pictures at the beginning of this thread, it appears that the bench seat might pivot? Is that the case?

Yes it does, it was a 67' and early 68' thing.

[hewittca]

Very cool truck. l've seen it on Instagram before but am just now seeing it here. Glad I found it.

[68Gold/white]

Originally Posted by YBNORML

Tom originally told me that the engine had been changed in 70'. But the receipts dispute that. No biggie. The engine appears to be a rebuilt 327. Although the engine runs like a clock, it is lacking in basic power, something that I feel is an issue for a daily driver in today's traffic. I'm not looking for a tire shredder, just something to drive safely and maybe even a bit of towing.

The trans is a powerglide with a 3:73 posi rear.

That gear is perfect. A Th350 is a bolt in deal. Same length, shifter linkage is slightly different, you'd need the kick down cable bracket for the carb and to connect to carb. I performed this swap on my 67 Bel Air years ago, made a huge difference in drive-ability.
I hedging that your engine may be a 283. The 283's and 327's had the smaller 2G 2 barrel carbs on them. They act like a governor at higher RPM's. I built a 283 for my Bel Air back in the 80's. Thought I could get some great MPG numbers. 20 MPG was my best.
The block I.D. is behind the driver side head. That will tell you what you have.
I hope it's a 327, you could stroke it to a 383, nobody would know
I have other ideas...

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by hewittca

Very cool truck. l've seen it on Instagram before but am just now seeing it here. Glad I found it.

I've been following you on Instagram as well, it's making it difficult to resist the temptation to cut mine down. Haha

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

That gear is perfect. A Th350 is a bolt in deal. Same length, shifter linkage is slightly different, you'd need the kick down cable bracket for the carb and to connect to carb. I performed this swap on my 67 Bel Air years ago, made a huge difference in drive-ability.
I hedging that your engine may be a 283. The 283's and 327's had the smaller 2G 2 barrel carbs on them. They act like a governor at higher RPM's. I built a 283 for my Bel Air back in the 80's. Thought I could get some great MPG numbers. 20 MPG was my best.
The block I.D. is behind the driver side head. That will tell you what you have.
I hope it's a 327, you could stroke it to a 383, nobody would know
I have other ideas...

Yeah, I know where the casting info is. Work has just been so busy it took me two weeks just to get my wheels on the trucks after having them mounted and balanced!! But, I guess that's a good problem to have.

It sounds like you have quite a bit experience with these, I'll be picking your brain when the time comes.

[Already Gone]

I'm glad you finally got the truck. Although I'm not a fan of the rims you have installed on the truck, with the 3/5 drop and those wheels the truck looks good. I would't drop it anymore and concentrate as you mentioned on the driveability issues.

[Tquillen]

Originally Posted by passthebuck

Thats an incredible find for Canada! Good job!

I'll go one further, and say that this truck is a very unusual find for anywhere on the planet. What a great looking '67!!!

[Ram-Man]

I love the rims. I hope someone starts making them in a 8 lug soon.

[Orange67]

I love your story and your truck. I may be biased though, as my 67 c20 is the same color. No where NEAR as nice though. Someday...

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by Ram-Man

I love the rims. I hope someone starts making them in a 8 lug soon.

There is a guy on Instagram who modifies transit wheels, including the bolt patterns. If you want i can try and find him again.

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by Already Gone

I'm glad you finally got the truck. Although I'm not a fan of the rims you have installed on the truck, with the 3/5 drop and those wheels the truck looks good. I would't drop it anymore and concentrate as you mentioned on the driveability issues.

Thats better than I thought you would say, I know that lowered trucks and big wheels aren't your thing. Its pretty much parked for the winter now, so the engine work is up next,

Originally Posted by Tquillen

I'll go one further, and say that this truck is a very unusual find for anywhere on the planet. What a great looking '67!!!

Agreed!!

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by Orange67

I love your story and your truck. I may be biased though, as my 67 c20 is the same color. No where NEAR as nice though. Someday...

Thanks!!! I'm sure you'll get there.

[Ram-Man]

Originally Posted by YBNORML

There is a guy on Instagram who modifies transit wheels, including the bolt patterns. If you want i can try and find him again.

I remember seeing a facebook post of someone who had stacks of those wheels in Canada and remember now he said he can modify bolt patterns. I'll try to hunt that down. Thanks