A trip around my auto shop... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72BlckButy · 10-12-2009, 07:13 PM

Guy's a while back when I took my truck to my auto dealer to have it realigned I didn't feel like sitting to much in the show room, so I decided to take a stroll around the shop/lots to see what was around. Needless to say is was a '67-72 kind of day.

Behind the cleaning bays, I located a big block Custom Camper truck which was sold new at Cable Chevrolet in Kansas City, MO.

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On my way back to the front of the dealership, I looked across the street and noticed another truck being worked on at another shop.

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72BlckButy · 10-12-2009, 07:20 PM

Next I decided to travel across the highway to the back lot and see what was stored behind the fence. While talking with the guy's at the service desk they mentioned the dealerships owner purchased a truck to restore for his daughter. Needless to say I was a little surprised with the original color combo of this LWB. Seriously considering asking if the project is for sale and the dealership's owner recently sold the body shop area to a local body shop.

Factory tilt, factory tach, jack w/ tool bag,...

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72BlckButy · 10-12-2009, 07:22 PM

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*ksjh1316* · 10-12-2009, 07:26 PM

Nate that think is in great shape for being from the midwest. Don't see any in that color combo either. Nice pics

72BlckButy · 10-12-2009, 07:34 PM

Behind the project, there was a real cool COE which appeared to be rust free.

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72BlckButy · 10-12-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ksjh1316

Nate that think is in great shape for being from the midwest. Don't see any in that color combo either. Nice pics

That's what I was thinking... excellent rebuild candidate.

*Puropedo* · 10-13-2009, 12:33 AM

[QUOTE=72BlckButy;3565268]Guy's a while back when I took my truck to my auto dealer to have it realigned I didn't feel like sitting to much in the show room, so I decided to take a stroll around the shop/lots to see what was around. Needless to say is was a '67-72 kind of day.

Nate, I bet you had a great day seeing all those 67-72s out there that day, I usually have "great 67-72 days" here in my area, most of the ocassions I spot( 5-7 ) 67-72s a day, but usually 5 of those belong to me

I would have to say that is a first time I see a 55-59 COE truck, cool pics thanks for sharing.

72BlckButy · 10-13-2009, 08:08 AM

Puropedo... you are a different case, you're lucky!

dznucks · 10-13-2009, 10:16 AM

pardon my ignorance......what does "cable" mean on the emblem?

I have never seen that before.

dznucks · 10-13-2009, 10:18 AM

wait...hold on.......its not ignorance. its stupidity.

i am bad about looking at pic's and not reading the post.

Cable Chevy......i get it.

rambler · 10-13-2009, 10:41 AM

hopefully someone will restore that truck. too nice to be sitting outside with the winter coming along...

tcb-1 · 10-13-2009, 12:52 PM

hummmm, Nato. you wanna go halfsies on the yellow rig. I need the lug wrench bag and the tilt!!

69GMCLonghorn · 10-13-2009, 04:17 PM

I'm more intrigued by the COE behind it. Apparently there is quite a following with these trucks. There was a late 40's COE dump truck in my area that was still being used by some local construction workers. It looked bone stock, not perfect, but straight. It would be loaded with dirt and concrete like it was a 10 ton. They may not be worth much, but they are cool looking trucks...

10-12-2009, 07:13 PM	#1
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	A trip around my auto shop... Guy's a while back when I took my truck to my auto dealer to have it realigned I didn't feel like sitting to much in the show room, so I decided to take a stroll around the shop/lots to see what was around. Needless to say is was a '67-72 kind of day. Behind the cleaning bays, I located a big block Custom Camper truck which was sold new at Cable Chevrolet in Kansas City, MO. On my way back to the front of the dealership, I looked across the street and noticed another truck being worked on at another shop. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-12-2009, 07:20 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: A trip around my auto shop... Next I decided to travel across the highway to the back lot and see what was stored behind the fence. While talking with the guy's at the service desk they mentioned the dealerships owner purchased a truck to restore for his daughter. Needless to say I was a little surprised with the original color combo of this LWB. Seriously considering asking if the project is for sale and the dealership's owner recently sold the body shop area to a local body shop. Factory tilt, factory tach, jack w/ tool bag,... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-12-2009, 07:22 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: A trip around my auto shop... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-12-2009, 07:26 PM	#4
ksjh1316 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,599	Re: A trip around my auto shop... Nate that think is in great shape for being from the midwest. Don't see any in that color combo either. Nice pics

10-12-2009, 07:34 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: A trip around my auto shop... Behind the project, there was a real cool COE which appeared to be rust free. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-13-2009, 12:33 AM	#7
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: A trip around my auto shop... [QUOTE=72BlckButy;3565268]Guy's a while back when I took my truck to my auto dealer to have it realigned I didn't feel like sitting to much in the show room, so I decided to take a stroll around the shop/lots to see what was around. Needless to say is was a '67-72 kind of day. Nate, I bet you had a great day seeing all those 67-72s out there that day, I usually have "great 67-72 days" here in my area, most of the ocassions I spot( 5-7 ) 67-72s a day, but usually 5 of those belong to me I would have to say that is a first time I see a 55-59 COE truck, cool pics thanks for sharing. Last edited by Puropedo; 10-13-2009 at 12:34 AM.

10-13-2009, 08:08 AM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: A trip around my auto shop... Puropedo... you are a different case, you're lucky! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-13-2009, 10:16 AM	#9
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: A trip around my auto shop... pardon my ignorance......what does "cable" mean on the emblem? I have never seen that before.

10-13-2009, 10:18 AM	#10
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: A trip around my auto shop... wait...hold on.......its not ignorance. its stupidity. i am bad about looking at pic's and not reading the post. Cable Chevy......i get it.

10-13-2009, 10:41 AM	#11
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: A trip around my auto shop... hopefully someone will restore that truck. too nice to be sitting outside with the winter coming along... __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

10-13-2009, 12:52 PM	#12
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: A trip around my auto shop... hummmm, Nato. you wanna go halfsies on the yellow rig. I need the lug wrench bag and the tilt!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

10-13-2009, 04:17 PM	#13
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: A trip around my auto shop... I'm more intrigued by the COE behind it. Apparently there is quite a following with these trucks. There was a late 40's COE dump truck in my area that was still being used by some local construction workers. It looked bone stock, not perfect, but straight. It would be loaded with dirt and concrete like it was a 10 ton. They may not be worth much, but they are cool looking trucks...



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