Found a prize in the old truck... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

elks · 03-02-2017, 07:14 PM

So I am the second owner of my truck. Prior to it being gifted to me by my grandmother just before she passed it was grandpas truck. My grand father was the cash hoarding type from the great depression. After his death we searched high and low and found all sorts of treasures. When my grandmother decided to give me the truck my uncle went through it top to bottom and never found anything he valued. Lucky for me because it has blessed me with all sorts of treasures from him. I found a 1976 parks pass For Zion with a 1976 map. Found notes, old paper work for his work as a meter installer for a natural gas company, the original loan paper work, etc.

Well this week in class I had my students take out the old carpet, remove the seat, fuel tank etc. Under the old carpet was this folded envelop that said keep this - Bill.... Inside there was $200 in fresh crisp 50s. The envelop was from 1983 and originally held $800 at some point.

It has been a several year project getting this truck back on the road. My uncle tried making it run on old gas, blew a hole in the piston, etc. Next week it will be back on the road and in a few months it will be body work time.

Here is my little nugget!!!

**atog** · 03-02-2017, 07:19 PM

That is too cool What a story It would be neat to keep that money and envelope and reinstall it if you was to hand it down in future. Awesome story

Orange67 · 03-02-2017, 07:49 PM

Awesome story. My family found envelopes like that all over my grandpa's garage after he passed. Very cool generation.

71threequarterton · 03-02-2017, 07:58 PM

Well, in 1983 dollars....

http://www.dollartimes.com/inflation...=200&year=1983

Cool story

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-02-2017, 08:00 PM

Winner............

**rustytruck50** · 03-02-2017, 08:23 PM

Cool story....I'm guessing that, a) your Uncle is not really a truck guy, b) he's never watched American Pickers, or c) he had a notion of the money, didn't look real hard for it & wanted it to be a cool surprise!

BTW, your tag line is so true!!!

elks · 03-02-2017, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Cool story....I'm guessing that, a) your Uncle is not really a truck guy, b) he's never watched American Pickers, or c) he had a notion of the money, didn't look real hard for it & wanted it to be a cool surprise!

BTW, your tag line is so true!!!

Not really a truck guy and did not dig deep enough. He is a good guy but would never pass up a buck.
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**rustytruck50** · 03-02-2017, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by elks

Not really a truck guy and did not dig deep enough. He is a good guy but would never pass up a buck.
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I'm sure he is a real nice guy...he passed the truck on to someone that will treat it respectfully

El Dorado Jim · 03-03-2017, 03:02 AM

very cool, how about pics of the truck?

James the III · 03-03-2017, 03:53 AM

What are the mint dates on those bills.. They look newer than 83.

**SoCoC10** · 03-03-2017, 09:43 AM

Truck I'm currently restoring had no dome lamp and the wiring was cut near the dimmer switch. I was using a fish tape to run the wires down the back of the cab and heard a thump noise on top of the gas tank by the filler neck. It was this little guy...

Gmc.guy · 03-03-2017, 10:03 AM

I found this last fall along with 5 dream home lottery tickets

Gmc.guy · 03-03-2017, 10:05 AM

2.

elks · 03-03-2017, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by James the III

What are the mint dates on those bills.. They look newer than 83.

They were actually 1985 bills. The envelope had a date of 1983 written in it and amount of $800 for something. However he probably took for it and put back in it. He also constantly traded out old money for crisp fresh new bills.i remember that as a kid anything bigger than 5 was saved and once a month he would go to the bank and up grade to fresh new bills.

elks · 03-03-2017, 10:54 AM

It cool to find old trinkets.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-03-2017, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Truck I'm currently restoring had no dome lamp and the wiring was cut near the dimmer switch. I was using a fish tape to run the wires down the back of the cab and heard a thump noise on top of the gas tank by the filler neck. It was this little guy...

Hilarious. I can envision the story-line now "Let's see if Superman can escape this".........."Dad, where did he go?"............"He's fighting crime in another dimension".

03-02-2017, 07:14 PM	#1
elks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NW, Colorado Posts: 285	Found a prize in the old truck... So I am the second owner of my truck. Prior to it being gifted to me by my grandmother just before she passed it was grandpas truck. My grand father was the cash hoarding type from the great depression. After his death we searched high and low and found all sorts of treasures. When my grandmother decided to give me the truck my uncle went through it top to bottom and never found anything he valued. Lucky for me because it has blessed me with all sorts of treasures from him. I found a 1976 parks pass For Zion with a 1976 map. Found notes, old paper work for his work as a meter installer for a natural gas company, the original loan paper work, etc. Well this week in class I had my students take out the old carpet, remove the seat, fuel tank etc. Under the old carpet was this folded envelop that said keep this - Bill.... Inside there was $200 in fresh crisp 50s. The envelop was from 1983 and originally held $800 at some point. It has been a several year project getting this truck back on the road. My uncle tried making it run on old gas, blew a hole in the piston, etc. Next week it will be back on the road and in a few months it will be body work time. Here is my little nugget!!! __________________ Confidence is the feeling we have before we fully comprehend the situation

03-02-2017, 07:19 PM	#2
atog Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: burbank ohio Posts: 2,537	Re: Found a prize in the old truck... That is too cool What a story It would be neat to keep that money and envelope and reinstall it if you was to hand it down in future. Awesome story

03-02-2017, 07:49 PM	#3
Orange67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 499	Re: Found a prize in the old truck... Awesome story. My family found envelopes like that all over my grandpa's garage after he passed. Very cool generation. __________________ Justin '67 C20 CST Custom Camper '04.5 LLY Duramax CCSB...sold

03-02-2017, 07:58 PM	#4
71threequarterton Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: In the U.S., Way Up North Posts: 180	Re: Found a prize in the old truck... Well, in 1983 dollars.... http://www.dollartimes.com/inflation...=200&year=1983 Cool story __________________ -Jim 71 Chevrolet C20 94 GMC Yukon 4x4

03-02-2017, 08:00 PM	#5
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,322	Re: Found a prize in the old truck... Winner............ __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

03-02-2017, 08:23 PM	#6
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: Found a prize in the old truck... Cool story....I'm guessing that, a) your Uncle is not really a truck guy, b) he's never watched American Pickers, or c) he had a notion of the money, didn't look real hard for it & wanted it to be a cool surprise! BTW, your tag line is so true!!! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

03-03-2017, 03:02 AM	#9
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: Found a prize in the old truck... very cool, how about pics of the truck?

03-03-2017, 03:53 AM	#10
James the III Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: lowell ma Posts: 750	Re: Found a prize in the old truck... What are the mint dates on those bills.. They look newer than 83.

03-03-2017, 09:43 AM	#11
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,334	Re: Found a prize in the old truck... Truck I'm currently restoring had no dome lamp and the wiring was cut near the dimmer switch. I was using a fish tape to run the wires down the back of the cab and heard a thump noise on top of the gas tank by the filler neck. It was this little guy... Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

03-03-2017, 10:03 AM	#12
Gmc.guy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 464	Re: Found a prize in the old truck... I found this last fall along with 5 dream home lottery tickets Attached Images __________________ -Cody

03-03-2017, 10:05 AM	#13
Gmc.guy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 464	Re: Found a prize in the old truck... 2. Attached Images __________________ -Cody

03-03-2017, 10:54 AM	#15
elks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NW, Colorado Posts: 285	Re: Found a prize in the old truck... It cool to find old trinkets. __________________ Confidence is the feeling we have before we fully comprehend the situation

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