1970 ... Its our 50th Year. Lets see 1970 Trucks - Page 4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mikey2409 · 03-16-2020, 01:04 AM

My 70 I'm deciding if I'm going to go through with the build. Just brought her back from California after 5yrs 3 of them sitting down at my dads. Was a daily up here in Oregon and California until I parked her in 2017 to move back to Oregon for a job position i had originally before moving back to California became available back up here in Oregon was offered to me. I have owned her 8 years and really haven't came to the conclusion of how to mange my time to rebuild and a realistic budget sorry for the picture I know she looks rough.

**cericd** · 03-17-2020, 05:37 PM

My '70 C/10

**dagnabbitt** · 03-22-2020, 03:55 PM

Mine, the night I bought it. The next day I decided that this fender was perhaps a little too far gone and put the other box on it. I explained to my nephew that I haven't painted it because I like Halloween so much. It is an original V8 automatic SWB truck which is extra rare in Canada. The 307 was swapped out for a 1970 350 at some point.

Since it runs good and actually goes down the highway pretty quick, it is my daily driver most days, and as a result it is a Project of Least Concern. Which means I haven't done much to it, I spend all my time and money on four other ones which I don't enjoy nearly as much as this one.

An unexpected nice part of having a Canadian truck is having documentation as well. Not only is this a lifetime Alberta truck, I am the first person to register it outside of the city of Calgary. Love this truck, someday I will give it the attention it deserves.

**dagnabbitt** · 03-22-2020, 04:02 PM

aaaand here is that documentation in case anyone is interested.

Montierth · 03-22-2020, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dagnabbitt

aaaand here is that documentation in case anyone is interested.

According to my vin my truck was made at the Oshawa Canadian plant. Not sure if truck stayed in Canada or sold in US. Where would I look for that paperwork you have or how does that work?

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 03-23-2020, 12:43 AM

Here’s My 70.

**Sheepdip** · 03-23-2020, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

Here’s My 70.

Nice looking truck!

**dagnabbitt** · 03-23-2020, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Montierth

According to my vin my truck was made at the Oshawa Canadian plant. Not sure if truck stayed in Canada or sold in US. Where would I look for that paperwork you have or how does that work?

I'm trying to get in touch with him/them to search my 68 right now, I will let you know. I emailed George Zapora, he seems to be the guy in charge, I will see if he responds.

I'd be interested in your truck's story, I have always thought it odd that a Canadian truck from this era would end up in the USA. Wonder if there is a thread devoted to that.

1970ChevC10 · 03-23-2020, 10:39 PM

Waiting for the good weather......

**70cst** · 03-24-2020, 08:21 AM

Great trucks all ....

Auroch · 03-24-2020, 11:33 AM

Good for another 50, hopefully.

**dagnabbitt** · 03-24-2020, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Montierth

According to my vin my truck was made at the Oshawa Canadian plant. Not sure if truck stayed in Canada or sold in US. Where would I look for that paperwork you have or how does that work?

They got back to me, sending you a PM.

Montierth · 03-24-2020, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dagnabbitt

I'm trying to get in touch with him/them to search my 68 right now, I will let you know. I emailed George Zapora, he seems to be the guy in charge, I will see if he responds.

I'd be interested in your truck's story, I have always thought it odd that a Canadian truck from this era would end up in the USA. Wonder if there is a thread devoted to that.

Thanks! Got it

Montierth · 03-24-2020, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Auroch

Good for another 50, hopefully.

Clean truck. Love the green.

j286 · 03-25-2020, 11:05 PM

My 1970 swb C10 just finished 5.3 /4l80e swap.

DDassow01 · 04-19-2020, 11:32 AM

1970 GMC C2500. My grandpa bought it back in 1970 and my dad bought it form him in the 80's and I bought it from last year. It had a camper on it for most of its life. Wood bed rotted out long ago and my dad replaced it with synthetic deck boards to make it functional. Summer project will be replacing that with a true wood bed again. This is my first post but I have been following this forum for years now. So much great advice and knowledge!

Dave

**Already Gone** · 04-19-2020, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Auroch

Good for another 50, hopefully.

Beautiful truck. Just a suggestion if it were my truck I would get a set of the Chevrolet letters for the tailgate in white or black as I think would just finish things off.

Nh4clo4 · 04-20-2020, 09:40 AM

Here is mine, I got it in 1989, did a 80’s paint job on it (lol)

Never seen snow or salt, all original sheet metal.

I was hoping to have it ready this year, but a heart attack last year has slowed me down.

Back on 4 wheels,

hamjet · 04-20-2020, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

1970 covered in factory applied medium gold poly and white.

That photo really shows off the 70 grill insert..

rowdy11 · 04-20-2020, 10:43 AM

Beautiful rides!

Nh4clo4 · 04-20-2020, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by hamjet

That photo really shows off the 70 grill insert..

I know you replied to factory stock,
I didn’t know about the silver until I took mine out, and saw it was faded,
Here is my grille ready to be installed

Chevys4life · 04-20-2020, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Nh4clo4

I know you replied to factory stock,
I didn’t know about the silver until I took mine out, and saw it was faded,
Here is my grille ready to be installed

Man that grill of yours is very nice. I would love to have one that looks like that!!!

Nh4clo4 · 04-20-2020, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevys4life

Man that grill of yours is very nice. I would love to have one that looks like that!!!

Thanks, it’s the original grille, had the small dents hammered out, polished and clear coated, painted the insert.

Now I just have to get the rest done.

**70cst** · 05-11-2020, 10:35 PM

Bump

**EdwardSams** · 05-11-2020, 11:21 PM

Thinking of swapping out for steelies.

03-16-2020, 01:04 AM	#76
mikey2409 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bell Gardens Ca Posts: 151	Re: 1970 ... Its our 50th Year. Lets see 1970 Trucks My 70 I'm deciding if I'm going to go through with the build. Just brought her back from California after 5yrs 3 of them sitting down at my dads. Was a daily up here in Oregon and California until I parked her in 2017 to move back to Oregon for a job position i had originally before moving back to California became available back up here in Oregon was offered to me. I have owned her 8 years and really haven't came to the conclusion of how to mange my time to rebuild and a realistic budget sorry for the picture I know she looks rough. Attached Images Last edited by 70cst; 03-24-2020 at 08:20 AM.

03-17-2020, 05:37 PM	#77
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,155	Re: 1970 ... Its our 50th Year. Lets see 1970 Trucks My '70 C/10 __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

03-22-2020, 03:55 PM	#78
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,457	Re: 1970 ... Its our 50th Year. Lets see 1970 Trucks Mine, the night I bought it. The next day I decided that this fender was perhaps a little too far gone and put the other box on it. I explained to my nephew that I haven't painted it because I like Halloween so much. It is an original V8 automatic SWB truck which is extra rare in Canada. The 307 was swapped out for a 1970 350 at some point. Since it runs good and actually goes down the highway pretty quick, it is my daily driver most days, and as a result it is a Project of Least Concern. Which means I haven't done much to it, I spend all my time and money on four other ones which I don't enjoy nearly as much as this one. An unexpected nice part of having a Canadian truck is having documentation as well. Not only is this a lifetime Alberta truck, I am the first person to register it outside of the city of Calgary. Love this truck, someday I will give it the attention it deserves. Attached Images __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10 Last edited by dagnabbitt; 03-22-2020 at 04:07 PM.

03-22-2020, 04:02 PM	#79
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,457	Re: 1970 ... Its our 50th Year. Lets see 1970 Trucks aaaand here is that documentation in case anyone is interested. Attached Images __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

03-23-2020, 12:43 AM	#81
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,185	Re: 1970 ... Its our 50th Year. Lets see 1970 Trucks Here’s My 70. Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

03-23-2020, 10:39 PM	#84
1970ChevC10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Stone Mills, ON Posts: 52	Re: 1970 ... Its our 50th Year. Lets see 1970 Trucks Waiting for the good weather...... Attached Images __________________ 1965 Pontiac LeMans (convertible) 1968 Pontiac Firebird 1968 Ford F100 1970 C10 1992 GMC C1500 1998 Chevrolet C2500

03-24-2020, 08:21 AM	#85
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: 1970 ... Its our 50th Year. Lets see 1970 Trucks Great trucks all .... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

03-24-2020, 11:33 AM	#86
Auroch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: GA Posts: 151	Re: 1970 ... Its our 50th Year. Lets see 1970 Trucks Good for another 50, hopefully. Attached Images

03-25-2020, 11:05 PM	#90
j286 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: oakdale Posts: 26	Re: 1970 ... Its our 50th Year. Lets see 1970 Trucks My 1970 swb C10 just finished 5.3 /4l80e swap. Attached Images

04-19-2020, 11:32 AM	#91
DDassow01 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Weston, WI Posts: 27	Re: 1970 ... Its our 50th Year. Lets see 1970 Trucks 1970 GMC C2500. My grandpa bought it back in 1970 and my dad bought it form him in the 80's and I bought it from last year. It had a camper on it for most of its life. Wood bed rotted out long ago and my dad replaced it with synthetic deck boards to make it functional. Summer project will be replacing that with a true wood bed again. This is my first post but I have been following this forum for years now. So much great advice and knowledge! Dave Attached Images Last edited by DDassow01; 04-19-2020 at 11:51 AM.

04-20-2020, 09:40 AM	#93
Nh4clo4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Marble, MN Posts: 308	Re: 1970 ... Its our 50th Year. Lets see 1970 Trucks Here is mine, I got it in 1989, did a 80’s paint job on it (lol) Never seen snow or salt, all original sheet metal. I was hoping to have it ready this year, but a heart attack last year has slowed me down. Back on 4 wheels, Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=704228 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=732764

04-20-2020, 10:43 AM	#95
rowdy11 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 210	Re: 1970 ... Its our 50th Year. Lets see 1970 Trucks Beautiful rides! __________________ 1970 K10 Shortbed LS L96 6L90 Follow the entire mess below! Lola: My Moon Shot

05-11-2020, 10:35 PM	#99
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: 1970 ... Its our 50th Year. Lets see 1970 Trucks Bump __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

05-11-2020, 11:21 PM	#100
EdwardSams Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 236	Re: 1970 ... Its our 50th Year. Lets see 1970 Trucks Thinking of swapping out for steelies. Attached Images

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