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haulnrat · 02-13-2011, 08:09 PM

Grandpa bought this truck in 1975 in Oklahoma. He like to get his cars and trucks down there outside of the Iowa rust belt. This truck had a lot of influence why I am into '72's. I used to ride around in it with my dad and grandfather going places like the farm, an auction, or to get building materials.

Grandpa sold it shortly after I turned 16 I wanted to by it then, but couldn't. That was spring of '89 I think. The owner of a local body shop bought and totaly redid the truck. He did an excelent job. He used it to pull his enclosed trailer with his motorcycle he drag raced. He had it for sale around 2003. I tried to by it then but didn't work out then either.

I recently saw it on craigslist, located about 3 hours from here. I couldn't believe it looked like the same truck. After talking to person on the phone, it was confirmed that is was indeed the one. It had change hand about 3 times since grandpa sold it. So I went down, made the deal and took it home. I did share the story with him as well, after the deal was struck. He thought it was pretty cool and happy to see it was going to good home.

I plan to drive semi-daily. The winters around here prevent it from being a true daily drive. But I still want to be able to use it and care for it.

Newtz67 · 02-13-2011, 08:12 PM

Very cool!

haulnrat · 02-13-2011, 08:12 PM

more pics

**LockDoc** · 02-13-2011, 08:16 PM

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Neat story, Glad you finally ended up with it.

LockDoc

hugger6933 · 02-13-2011, 08:17 PM

Very nice truck and a real good story. Glad you were able to get it this time. Jim

RCbowtie69 · 02-13-2011, 08:18 PM

That's cool,nice truck

Sicklajoie · 02-13-2011, 08:24 PM

Great story, and sharp looking truck!

71gmcburb · 02-13-2011, 08:34 PM

cool story and good job tracking down your grandfathers old truck! I got the classic truck bug when my dad drug home a 69 1 ton that was in parts and we put it back together. that was in the early '80s. Now I have 2 classic Vans and 1 classic burb.

by the way witch part on Iowa are you in? I am originally from Clayton County near Monona before I got tired of the cold and moved to Washington! LOL

bruceman1968 · 02-13-2011, 08:38 PM

WOW, great story and truck. You got your grandpa's truck back that's awsome!!!!

**70cst** · 02-13-2011, 08:43 PM

Now that is way cool!!

dougo · 02-13-2011, 08:48 PM

Cool story... that's one special truck.
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**72 Super** · 02-13-2011, 08:49 PM

That is so cool, I bet your Grandpa and yourself are very Happy. That is a great story and I am glad you finally got the truck. It looks very nice too.

Ray

**special-K** · 02-13-2011, 09:07 PM

What a great story to hear. Is your grandpa still around to see you got it back?

haulnrat · 02-13-2011, 09:08 PM

I should note Grandpa passed away about five years ago. We were pretty close, so this is a great reminder of him.

jce4isu · 02-13-2011, 09:44 PM

great find, What part of iowa you from??

Zoomin · 02-13-2011, 10:53 PM

Great looking truck - want to sell it?

;-)

todd99 · 02-13-2011, 10:56 PM

That's awesome! Congratulations!

Duncan and son · 02-14-2011, 12:00 AM

Remember the line on Lonesome Dove... "Money well spent..both times"

Husker · 02-14-2011, 12:08 AM

Great story Nice truck.
Ron

674x4ton · 02-14-2011, 12:09 AM

It nice to have a old family member back home.

rcrahn · 02-14-2011, 12:14 AM

Great story, I guess it will stay in the family now for a long time...

**pryorstemmed** · 02-14-2011, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duncan and son

Remember the line on Lonesome Dove... "Money well spent..both times"

Great movie, great line, fits perfect for this story.

292farmer · 02-14-2011, 08:16 AM

congrats! i cant imagine how happy you feel.

cam.man67 · 02-14-2011, 08:18 AM

Cool story, it's great tracking down your grandpa's truck like that. Oh, and nice truck!

wild4wheels · 02-14-2011, 09:49 AM

Saweet! Congrats man. Dig the Burb ... did I see that at the Power Tour? What part of Iowa are you from?

02-13-2011, 08:09 PM	#1
haulnrat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 136	Grandpa's old truck found and bought Grandpa bought this truck in 1975 in Oklahoma. He like to get his cars and trucks down there outside of the Iowa rust belt. This truck had a lot of influence why I am into '72's. I used to ride around in it with my dad and grandfather going places like the farm, an auction, or to get building materials. Grandpa sold it shortly after I turned 16 I wanted to by it then, but couldn't. That was spring of '89 I think. The owner of a local body shop bought and totaly redid the truck. He did an excelent job. He used it to pull his enclosed trailer with his motorcycle he drag raced. He had it for sale around 2003. I tried to by it then but didn't work out then either. I recently saw it on craigslist, located about 3 hours from here. I couldn't believe it looked like the same truck. After talking to person on the phone, it was confirmed that is was indeed the one. It had change hand about 3 times since grandpa sold it. So I went down, made the deal and took it home. I did share the story with him as well, after the deal was struck. He thought it was pretty cool and happy to see it was going to good home. I plan to drive semi-daily. The winters around here prevent it from being a true daily drive. But I still want to be able to use it and care for it. Attached Images

02-13-2011, 08:12 PM	#2
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought Very cool! __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

02-13-2011, 08:12 PM	#3
haulnrat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 136	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought more pics Attached Images

02-13-2011, 08:16 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,773	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought - Neat story, Glad you finally ended up with it. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-13-2011, 08:17 PM	#5
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought Very nice truck and a real good story. Glad you were able to get it this time. Jim

02-13-2011, 08:18 PM	#6
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought That's cool,nice truck

02-13-2011, 08:24 PM	#7
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,499	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought Great story, and sharp looking truck! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

02-13-2011, 08:34 PM	#8
71gmcburb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: everett washington Posts: 382	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought cool story and good job tracking down your grandfathers old truck! I got the classic truck bug when my dad drug home a 69 1 ton that was in parts and we put it back together. that was in the early '80s. Now I have 2 classic Vans and 1 classic burb. by the way witch part on Iowa are you in? I am originally from Clayton County near Monona before I got tired of the cold and moved to Washington! LOL __________________ a wise man once said "There are only two real rules to life... 1 - Don't sweat the small stuff 2 - Everything is small stuff

02-13-2011, 08:38 PM	#9
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought WOW, great story and truck. You got your grandpa's truck back that's awsome!!!! __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

02-13-2011, 08:43 PM	#10
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought Now that is way cool!! __________________ 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!

02-13-2011, 08:48 PM	#11
dougo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 543	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought Cool story... that's one special truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Doug '72 GMC K2500 Suburban 4x4

02-13-2011, 08:49 PM	#12
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought That is so cool, I bet your Grandpa and yourself are very Happy. That is a great story and I am glad you finally got the truck. It looks very nice too. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

02-13-2011, 09:07 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought What a great story to hear. Is your grandpa still around to see you got it back? __________________ "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 ~

02-13-2011, 09:08 PM	#14
haulnrat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 136	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought I should note Grandpa passed away about five years ago. We were pretty close, so this is a great reminder of him.

02-13-2011, 09:44 PM	#15
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02-13-2011, 10:53 PM	#16
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought Great looking truck - want to sell it? ;-) __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

02-13-2011, 10:56 PM	#17
todd99 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: prescott, az Posts: 225	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought That's awesome! Congratulations!

02-14-2011, 12:00 AM	#18
Duncan and son Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought Remember the line on Lonesome Dove... "Money well spent..both times" __________________ You can shear a sheep every year, but you can only skin it once The person dealing with facts is never at the mercy of the person dealing with theory 1972 Cheyenne Super 402 400 A/c bucket seat tilt custom camper Longhorn 1975 Silverado 454 Crew cab camper special dually

02-14-2011, 12:08 AM	#19
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought Great story Nice truck. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

02-14-2011, 12:09 AM	#20
674x4ton Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: st.joseph mo. Posts: 116	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought It nice to have a old family member back home.

02-14-2011, 12:14 AM	#21
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought Great story, I guess it will stay in the family now for a long time...

02-14-2011, 08:16 AM	#23
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought congrats! i cant imagine how happy you feel. __________________ 1972 gmc c25 292/sm465 dana 60 w/5.13s 1973 vw super beetle 1600cc/4spd(baja bug) 1974 chevy c60 351v6/np-540+2 speed eaton rear 2005 chevy cobalt 2.2l

02-14-2011, 08:18 AM	#24
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought Cool story, it's great tracking down your grandpa's truck like that. Oh, and nice truck! __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

02-14-2011, 09:49 AM	#25
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought Saweet! Congrats man. Dig the Burb ... did I see that at the Power Tour? What part of Iowa are you from? __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

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