Faded paint

[TexC-10]

Yup, 100% is 100%. I'm sorry I posted my truck. I put those tires on it last year and that cattle guard..... well shame, shame, shame, on me! and the mirror and trim aren't there, maybe 73% original? I might start a thread "73 % original trucks". Sorry thread starter.

[OhOneWS6]

Originally Posted by factorystock

In IMO, an 100% original vehicle should resemble the way it looked when sold at the dealership, minus normal wear and tear, weathering and replacement of maintainence items. Major componets should be of "date of manufacture" .All period correct accessories are fine, such as larger mirrors or extra fuel tanks doors, which are very common during the era. The dictionary defines original as:" belonging or pertaining to the orgin or beginning of something or to a thing at its beginning." I am not going to split hairs over decals, spark plugs or original radiator hoses, but rally or wagon wheels were never installed by the factory during the 67 thru 72 era. Some of us want to see historically correct vehicles when someone asks for 100% original.

Wow. That is crazy. I was just joking around but you are serious. My truck is closer than most to original. The only outward change would be the rally wheels and dual exhaust. Hell I even have the original ident-o-plate. I'm 40 years old and have been around cars and car nuts my whole life. I never would have thought I would be considered a "Thread Jacker" for posting pics of my almost original 72 Cheyenne Super just because I had later model rally wheels on it. This is coming from someone who caught the late model wheels on the TA in the background of Dazed & Confused (which has a killer black short bed in it BTW). I know you are not singling me out but holy jebus. Lighten up a little.

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by oldno7

c/10 King Your trucks are beautiful. Just wondering if some of them have been restored or are they all original. Their's alot of junk here in Il, and no way you'll ever see a original truck. I've been looking for one for awhile, but everything is either custom or junk. Thanks for your pics and thanks for loving these old trucks too. oldno7

Never say never my friend...

I thought the same thing and then I received a phone call from a couple of friends and I had my 95% rust free, Missouri born and raised, '69 CST 2WD SWB, 22 miles from my door. Built in St. Louis, sold new in Chamois, MO, and doubtful it ever crossed the state line.

They are out there, they're just tough to locate.

[C/10 King]

oops.