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**Palf70Step** · 05-29-2003, 09:00 PM

The guy I bought my 70 from called today and said he found something and wanted to bring it over. He was looking in a drawer and found the original owners manual. Little worn on the cover, but not even a crease. of the pages being opened. He said his dad thought it was all balony and warrenties wouldn't be honored, so he took all the books out and put them in a drawer..not to be see again till 33 years later.

Small thing, but I thought it was cool as heck.

72shadetree · 05-29-2003, 09:04 PM

cool that was nice of him to

Class of 69 · 05-29-2003, 09:11 PM

Looks just like the reprinted one's....big difference is it doesn't say "Reprinted with permission " inside!!! That little book is especially valuable being the original one with that truck! Quite a find !!

**old Rusty C10** · 05-29-2003, 09:40 PM

thats a nice guy he just gave ya a good find

weasel29gm · 05-29-2003, 10:06 PM

Yep, got mine for the 69. Still was in the glovebox!!

Longhorn Man · 05-29-2003, 11:26 PM

Yeah, when i first bought the old blue Longhorn I was handed the owners manual, the window sticker, the invoice and the recall papers. Makes it real cool I think.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-30-2003, 12:02 AM

Long horn not to change the post but what kinda of recall's did these truck's have???

Longhorn Man · 05-30-2003, 12:44 AM

The only one I had was the motor mount re-call in 72 I think.
Later they did a big recal on flex fans, but I have no documentation on that and don't even know if our trucks were included.

SEVEND2 · 05-30-2003, 06:13 AM

I still have my green and white one from my 72 in the glove box, a bit tattered, due to the years but still original!!!!

great find!!!!!

DR67 · 05-30-2003, 06:58 AM

That is great, it was nice of him to give it to you, some people would have just thrown it out.

DR67

bobs409 · 05-30-2003, 08:40 AM

Always check the glove boxes in junkyards. I found a few that way.

P.S. Checking the ashtray is a good idea too. I found $1.25 in quarters once.

Custom 68 · 05-30-2003, 09:31 AM

Now I want one for my 68

That is a cool find and great that he respected it enough to get it to you.

Longhorn Man · 05-30-2003, 11:14 AM

HEre is the pics of some of my paper work...
As seen above...

Longhorn Man · 05-30-2003, 11:14 AM

Protecto-plate

Longhorn Man · 05-30-2003, 11:15 AM

Waranty booklet.

Longhorn Man · 05-30-2003, 11:16 AM

Window sticker....
I don't have one of the invoice for some reason...

**Palf70Step** · 05-30-2003, 01:08 PM

Cool Andy. I have the warrenty card and plate on mine...although those items sat in the glovecompartment and they look 33 years old. Are your papers this longhorn or old blue??

Jason71k10 · 05-30-2003, 02:33 PM

I have a owner's man. for mine too.....but i'm not sure if it's the original? It's light blue and white. Does that sound like an original for a 71? It's a Canadian truck, so the manuals could be different i guess. It's kinda faded and definately SMELLS like a 32 yr old book! haha

btw, i'd take a pic, but it's in the glove box, 2 hours away

Jason

DarkFox1 · 05-30-2003, 03:33 PM

hrmm... my truck had one in the glove box..

looks like this:

Jason71k10 · 05-30-2003, 03:39 PM

mine looks like that, but a different colour scheme. Mine's light blue where your's is green and has white lettering instead of black(...i think). I'll check it this wkend for a copyright date or something like that. Thanks Darkfox1.

Jason

DarkFox1 · 05-30-2003, 03:55 PM

np, as far as I know its an original, my uncle bought this truck new in 71, there was all kinds of stuff in the glove box, I think the like.. original registration was in there, I dont recall, everything paper in my glovebox is now in a folder in my desk waiting to be put back in in 30 years when my truck doesn't look anything like a 71 or a lwb :P

**68Custom** · 05-30-2003, 04:10 PM

Hey Longhornmail, i see your truck was originally a Kansas truck, very cool......

Aaron

**Ironhorse** · 05-30-2003, 05:29 PM

Longhornmail, I used to pass by Yingling Chevrolet quite often in the mid 60's as my girlfriend at the time lived on Topeka street in Wichita. At the time I was a Junior in High School which gives you a hint that I am an "official old f**t" but even then I thought these trucks were *****ing. Only thing is then I couldn't afford to own a 71 4x4 (did not exist then either). Sometimes when I'm on a buying spree I'm not sure now that I can afford it either! LOL Not sure when the dealership went out of business but has been gone for quite some time. Just a piece of trivia / rambling, whichever it is.

Hotrod70C10 · 05-30-2003, 10:03 PM

My truck had all the paperwork besides an invoice or window sticker.

Longhorn Man · 05-30-2003, 11:37 PM

The papers were for the old blue Longhorn.
Ironhorse, I have tried to find out about that dealer, and you are the only person I have ever heard that knew about it.
Awsome.

05-29-2003, 09:00 PM	#1
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,466	Small detail...But neat The guy I bought my 70 from called today and said he found something and wanted to bring it over. He was looking in a drawer and found the original owners manual. Little worn on the cover, but not even a crease. of the pages being opened. He said his dad thought it was all balony and warrenties wouldn't be honored, so he took all the books out and put them in a drawer..not to be see again till 33 years later. Small thing, but I thought it was cool as heck. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-29-2003, 09:04 PM	#2
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	cool that was nice of him to __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

05-29-2003, 09:11 PM	#3
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	Looks just like the reprinted one's....big difference is it doesn't say "Reprinted with permission " inside!!! That little book is especially valuable being the original one with that truck! Quite a find !! __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

05-29-2003, 09:40 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	thats a nice guy he just gave ya a good find __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-29-2003, 10:06 PM	#5
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,103	Yep, got mine for the 69. Still was in the glovebox!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

05-29-2003, 11:26 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Yeah, when i first bought the old blue Longhorn I was handed the owners manual, the window sticker, the invoice and the recall papers. Makes it real cool I think.

05-30-2003, 12:02 AM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Long horn not to change the post but what kinda of recall's did these truck's have??? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-30-2003, 12:44 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	The only one I had was the motor mount re-call in 72 I think. Later they did a big recal on flex fans, but I have no documentation on that and don't even know if our trucks were included.

05-30-2003, 06:13 AM	#9
SEVEND2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Menifee, Calif, USA Posts: 2,146	I still have my green and white one from my 72 in the glove box, a bit tattered, due to the years but still original!!!! great find!!!!! __________________ With a 1972 Chevy Custom-10 Long bed w/350cid th350, (under-construction). Progress on truck so far (follow link): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=51051 and stage 2 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58132 ~ "Why couldn't you have just put the bunny back in the box?" ~

05-30-2003, 06:58 AM	#10
DR67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Knoxville, Tn. USA Posts: 205	That is great, it was nice of him to give it to you, some people would have just thrown it out. DR67 __________________ Dave Knoxville,Tn.

05-30-2003, 08:40 AM	#11
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Always check the glove boxes in junkyards. I found a few that way. P.S. Checking the ashtray is a good idea too. I found $1.25 in quarters once. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

05-30-2003, 09:31 AM	#12
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,944	Now I want one for my 68 That is a cool find and great that he respected it enough to get it to you. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

05-30-2003, 11:14 AM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	HEre is the pics of some of my paper work... As seen above... Attached Images

05-30-2003, 11:14 AM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Protecto-plate Attached Images

05-30-2003, 11:15 AM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Waranty booklet. Attached Images



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05-30-2003, 11:16 AM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Window sticker.... I don't have one of the invoice for some reason... Attached Images

05-30-2003, 01:08 PM	#17
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,466	Cool Andy. I have the warrenty card and plate on mine...although those items sat in the glovecompartment and they look 33 years old. Are your papers this longhorn or old blue?? __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-30-2003, 02:33 PM	#18
Jason71k10 ready for reassembly Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Barrie ONT, Canada Posts: 413	I have a owner's man. for mine too.....but i'm not sure if it's the original? It's light blue and white. Does that sound like an original for a 71? It's a Canadian truck, so the manuals could be different i guess. It's kinda faded and definately SMELLS like a 32 yr old book! haha btw, i'd take a pic, but it's in the glove box, 2 hours away Jason __________________ stock 71 4x4 2003 Jeep Liberty, rocky mountain edition I'm obsessed, and wouldn't have it any other way!

05-30-2003, 03:33 PM	#19
DarkFox1 in WAY over my head Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 923	hrmm... my truck had one in the glove box.. looks like this: Attached Images

05-30-2003, 03:39 PM	#20
Jason71k10 ready for reassembly Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Barrie ONT, Canada Posts: 413	mine looks like that, but a different colour scheme. Mine's light blue where your's is green and has white lettering instead of black(...i think). I'll check it this wkend for a copyright date or something like that. Thanks Darkfox1. Jason __________________ stock 71 4x4 2003 Jeep Liberty, rocky mountain edition I'm obsessed, and wouldn't have it any other way!

05-30-2003, 03:55 PM	#21
DarkFox1 in WAY over my head Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 923	np, as far as I know its an original, my uncle bought this truck new in 71, there was all kinds of stuff in the glove box, I think the like.. original registration was in there, I dont recall, everything paper in my glovebox is now in a folder in my desk waiting to be put back in in 30 years when my truck doesn't look anything like a 71 or a lwb :P

05-30-2003, 04:10 PM	#22
68Custom Hammer On! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 473	Hey Longhornmail, i see your truck was originally a Kansas truck, very cool...... Aaron __________________ 1968 C20 Inline 6 250 SM465 4 speed 1968 K10 Inline 6 250 SM465 4 speed

05-30-2003, 05:29 PM	#23
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,338	Longhornmail, I used to pass by Yingling Chevrolet quite often in the mid 60's as my girlfriend at the time lived on Topeka street in Wichita. At the time I was a Junior in High School which gives you a hint that I am an "official old ft" but even then I thought these trucks were ***ing. Only thing is then I couldn't afford to own a 71 4x4 (did not exist then either). Sometimes when I'm on a buying spree I'm not sure now that I can afford it either! LOL Not sure when the dealership went out of business but has been gone for quite some time. Just a piece of trivia / rambling, whichever it is. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

05-30-2003, 10:03 PM	#24
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	My truck had all the paperwork besides an invoice or window sticker. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

05-30-2003, 11:37 PM	#25
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	The papers were for the old blue Longhorn. Ironhorse, I have tried to find out about that dealer, and you are the only person I have ever heard that knew about it. Awsome.

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