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**special-K** · 03-31-2013, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleNickel

It's kind of like a "Factory" drag car with only 100 miles on the odometer.

Of course that is 200 1/4 mile runs down the track, and 200 1/4 miles back to the pits.

Mileage isn't the only factor in how a machine has been treated.

Yeah,I know all that,but the pedal pads should still be there and look like maybe 50k. I was just wondering why anyone would remove them. I guess I'm saying,either way,if I was them I'd have invested in a couple pedal pads. Your explanation all the more supports my comment that the engine had been painted.

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Good to know, thanks. Maybe I'm not paying attention but it seems that I've just seen these painted to match the color of the glove box door.

Some hinges and screws were panted body color and some we primer black.

factorystock · 03-31-2013, 04:45 PM

Whats it worth and true original miles are always the most controversial subjects. IMO, it is 12K. Look for things that aren't repoped. Base model seat upholstry is not reproduced. Sure, could have had a cover or someone found some NOS material, but highly unlikely. About worth. Not everyone wants a lowered SWB, but this truck will eventually sell to the right person who wants a 3/4 ton 4X4. How much work does it not need is the key question. Does not need expensive body work. This is an original in great condition, and if a collector buys it, it will stay an original in great condition. Its value will appreciate over the years. What happens to a restored truck, much more common, it becomes an older restoration over the years and will depreciate and deteriorate more rapidly than an original made with higher quality paints, plastics, vinyl, rubber and steel.

PAWS 72 · 04-01-2013, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

I hope they don't put you in the modified class just because your glove box screws are painted the wrong color!
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It would be a combination of things.I hide my radio and sate radio.But I have the Rally's and a few pieces of chrome under the hood.

03-31-2013, 04:45 PM	#27
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,369	Re: 12K Original Miles - '69 C-20 Grass Fire Truck Whats it worth and true original miles are always the most controversial subjects. IMO, it is 12K. Look for things that aren't repoped. Base model seat upholstry is not reproduced. Sure, could have had a cover or someone found some NOS material, but highly unlikely. About worth. Not everyone wants a lowered SWB, but this truck will eventually sell to the right person who wants a 3/4 ton 4X4. How much work does it not need is the key question. Does not need expensive body work. This is an original in great condition, and if a collector buys it, it will stay an original in great condition. Its value will appreciate over the years. What happens to a restored truck, much more common, it becomes an older restoration over the years and will depreciate and deteriorate more rapidly than an original made with higher quality paints, plastics, vinyl, rubber and steel.



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