The early bird catches the.......67' short fleet - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

C/10 King · 01-12-2013, 03:17 PM

I received a call yesterday evening about a 67' short fleet needing a new home and we all know how I'm always interested in these things

so I kept my ear to the phone and listened, the owner stated that was leaving Ca. and needed to sell off this truck he had owned since the late 70's that he bought from the company that he once worked for, I informed him that I had guests coming over and couldn't leave at the moment but I would be over first thing in the morning with cash, so at 5:30 AM while the rooster was still sleeping, me and my son "Rattle can Joe" made the 90 mile trek and purchased this little gem with the typical rust areas (the pic make it look worst than what it is) with a rebuilt newer 350/700r4 along with p/s, p/b with factory tinted glass (how I love "soft ray"

) boy, this thing ran as good as it looked

and luckily I had the few things that were missing other that the moldings. Enjoy the pic's.... changes will be coming real soon.

Malamute · 01-12-2013, 03:22 PM

They just find you, you don't even have to find them do you? Nice platform to start from.

71swb4x4 · 01-12-2013, 03:25 PM

That one looks good. Looks like it was probably painted white right when his company bought it. Definitely an OLD paint job.

leuggy · 01-12-2013, 03:26 PM

nice find cant wait for more pics

YBNORML · 01-12-2013, 03:26 PM

Nice score, as usual. Some guys have all the luck. Although she looks a little roughy around the edges, she looks complete and un-molested. Which in my books makes all that more valuable.
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shawno72 · 01-12-2013, 03:38 PM

Count me in, or will this be at Turlock later this month?

**lolife99** · 01-12-2013, 03:42 PM

Nice start!

Lee H · 01-12-2013, 03:44 PM

Score!

Justin36 · 01-12-2013, 03:55 PM

Awesome!
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C/10 King · 01-12-2013, 05:42 PM

Thanks guys for the words and complements, now I'm just trying to figure out which wheels to use.

C10_ustacould · 01-12-2013, 05:46 PM

I like the red steelies and caps... Sweet find!

shawno72 · 01-12-2013, 05:55 PM

Whats wrong with whats on there?? I am in need of some stock caps if those aren't needed

Rusbuilt · 01-12-2013, 06:08 PM

I need those white caps!! lol Nice find, I can't wait to see what you do to it!

**67cheby** · 01-12-2013, 06:40 PM

We are on board for another !

67chevy1series · 01-12-2013, 07:11 PM

O.O I Think i just crapped myself.... Before you well this one I wanna come over an see it! Lol if you take any parts off the truck like hub caps of anything let me know.. I would be very very interested
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Sammy · 01-12-2013, 07:43 PM

Truck is nice. Those stainless hub caps are to kill someone for though. West coast guys have to be closer to heaven when it comes to these trucks.

black_sheep454 · 01-12-2013, 08:01 PM

Steelies and caps get my vote, love the slots but don't think they fit that truck.
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YBNORML · 01-12-2013, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by black_sheep454

Steelies and caps get my vote, love the slots but don't think they fit that truck.
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I agree! I think the slots look way better on a 4-wheel drive truck.
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BMERDOC · 01-12-2013, 08:13 PM

In from the start! I'm with Shawno. I like whats on it already. Seeing as how you'd have to put some work into them I wouldn't mind seeing a pic of the red steelies with the caps popped on them. They'd probably look pretty good too although I'm not much on wide whites.

**68bowtie** · 01-12-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Thanks guys for the words and complements, now I'm just trying to figure out which wheels to use.

I would throw the rally's & red steelies on there, see how they look, seeing as they already have tires...

Nice find!
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midniteblues · 01-12-2013, 08:28 PM

throw some bags in that truck clean the inside and rock it excatly like it is even leave the ladder rack

awesome score you got there

its funny how trucks seem too find you every 3-6 months

I'm curious thought it looks like it has a larger 68-72 ignition switch bezel?(maybe its just hard too see in the pick)

67chevy1series · 01-12-2013, 08:31 PM

It's the picture I zoomed in and it's still way to offset in that space of the dash to be a 68-72
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duallyjams · 01-12-2013, 08:34 PM

Not again / that's why you are the King.

midniteblues · 01-12-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

It's the picture I zoomed in and it's still way to offset in that space of the dash to be a 68-72
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Its really no biggie my eyes are playin tricks i guess

**rs74** · 01-12-2013, 10:13 PM

I am a sucker for rally rims but I think the red steelies with caps would look good too.

01-12-2013, 03:17 PM	#1
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	The early bird catches the.......67' short fleet I received a call yesterday evening about a 67' short fleet needing a new home and we all know how I'm always interested in these things so I kept my ear to the phone and listened, the owner stated that was leaving Ca. and needed to sell off this truck he had owned since the late 70's that he bought from the company that he once worked for, I informed him that I had guests coming over and couldn't leave at the moment but I would be over first thing in the morning with cash, so at 5:30 AM while the rooster was still sleeping, me and my son "Rattle can Joe" made the 90 mile trek and purchased this little gem with the typical rust areas (the pic make it look worst than what it is) with a rebuilt newer 350/700r4 along with p/s, p/b with factory tinted glass (how I love "soft ray" ) boy, this thing ran as good as it looked and luckily I had the few things that were missing other that the moldings. Enjoy the pic's.... changes will be coming real soon. Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

01-12-2013, 03:22 PM	#2
Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Re: The early bird catches the.......67' short fleet They just find you, you don't even have to find them do you? Nice platform to start from.

01-12-2013, 03:25 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: The early bird catches the.......67' short fleet That one looks good. Looks like it was probably painted white right when his company bought it. Definitely an OLD paint job. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-12-2013, 03:26 PM	#4
leuggy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: moose jaw, sk Posts: 92	Re: The early bird catches the.......67' short fleet nice find cant wait for more pics

01-12-2013, 03:26 PM	#5
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,850	Re: The early bird catches the.......67' short fleet Nice score, as usual. Some guys have all the luck. Although she looks a little roughy around the edges, she looks complete and un-molested. Which in my books makes all that more valuable. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

01-12-2013, 03:38 PM	#6
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: The early bird catches the.......67' short fleet Count me in, or will this be at Turlock later this month? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-12-2013, 03:42 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: The early bird catches the.......67' short fleet Nice start! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-12-2013, 03:44 PM	#8
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: The early bird catches the.......67' short fleet Score! __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

01-12-2013, 03:55 PM	#9
Justin36 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Selmer, Tennessee Posts: 744	Re: The early bird catches the.......67' short fleet Awesome! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin

01-12-2013, 05:42 PM	#10
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: The early bird catches the.......67' short fleet Thanks guys for the words and complements, now I'm just trying to figure out which wheels to use. Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

01-12-2013, 05:46 PM	#11
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: The early bird catches the.......67' short fleet I like the red steelies and caps... Sweet find! __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

01-12-2013, 05:55 PM	#12
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: The early bird catches the.......67' short fleet Whats wrong with whats on there?? I am in need of some stock caps if those aren't needed __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-12-2013, 06:08 PM	#13
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: The early bird catches the.......67' short fleet I need those white caps!! lol Nice find, I can't wait to see what you do to it! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

01-12-2013, 06:40 PM	#14
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: The early bird catches the.......67' short fleet We are on board for another ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-12-2013, 07:11 PM	#15
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: The early bird catches the.......67' short fleet O.O I Think i just crapped myself.... Before you well this one I wanna come over an see it! Lol if you take any parts off the truck like hub caps of anything let me know.. I would be very very interested Posted via Mobile Device



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01-12-2013, 07:43 PM	#16
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: The early bird catches the.......67' short fleet Truck is nice. Those stainless hub caps are to kill someone for though. West coast guys have to be closer to heaven when it comes to these trucks. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

01-12-2013, 08:01 PM	#17
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: The early bird catches the.......67' short fleet Steelies and caps get my vote, love the slots but don't think they fit that truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

01-12-2013, 08:13 PM	#19
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: The early bird catches the.......67' short fleet In from the start! I'm with Shawno. I like whats on it already. Seeing as how you'd have to put some work into them I wouldn't mind seeing a pic of the red steelies with the caps popped on them. They'd probably look pretty good too although I'm not much on wide whites. __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

01-12-2013, 08:28 PM	#21
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: The early bird catches the.......67' short fleet throw some bags in that truck clean the inside and rock it excatly like it is even leave the ladder rack awesome score you got thereits funny how trucks seem too find you every 3-6 months I'm curious thought it looks like it has a larger 68-72 ignition switch bezel?(maybe its just hard too see in the pick) __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

01-12-2013, 08:31 PM	#22
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: The early bird catches the.......67' short fleet It's the picture I zoomed in and it's still way to offset in that space of the dash to be a 68-72 Posted via Mobile Device

01-12-2013, 08:34 PM	#23
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: The early bird catches the.......67' short fleet Not again / that's why you are the King. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

01-12-2013, 10:13 PM	#25
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: The early bird catches the.......67' short fleet I am a sucker for rally rims but I think the red steelies with caps would look good too.

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