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Jahloha · 12-11-2014, 02:06 PM

Thought many of you would appreciate this. I talk briefly about it in my build thread, but finally found the article.

My Gramps won his 1970 C20 from Equestrian Trails magazine for a $1 raffle ticket back in 1970.

Gramps is the humblest and best man I know and I am so thankful I found this article documenting his reaction and story. I will be framing this alongside his license plate and a few other memorabilia as a momento to him in my work office.

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**67 cst swb** · 12-11-2014, 02:13 PM

Very cool

68shortwide · 12-11-2014, 02:37 PM

That's awesome.

sboris · 12-11-2014, 02:38 PM

Thats really neat.

**FirstOwner69** · 12-11-2014, 02:43 PM

Great story. Coincidentally, I lived in Fullerton at the time and had bought my truck at Barton's Chevrolet in Yorba Linda about 8 months earlier.

Jahloha · 12-11-2014, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Great story. Coincidentally, I lived in Fullerton at the time and had bought my truck at Barton's Chevrolet in Yorba Linda about 8 months earlier.

Whoa, seriously?? Thats awesome! I tried contacting some of the original owners to get a lp frame or something, but no luck.

**FirstOwner69** · 12-11-2014, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jahloha

Whoa, seriously?? Thats awesome! I tried contacting some of the original owners to get a lp frame or something, but no luck.

I absolutely refuse to drive a vehicle that provides free advertising for the dealer. So, I peel off stickers and toss the plate frames. However, now that I've restored the truck, I wish I'd kept those frames. I have a picture that has the front frame and its paper advertising "plate", but it's taken of a slide and is pretty blurry when zoomed in. Says "Where the Price is Less and Service is Best". So now, when I go to car shows out west I look for a Barton's frame. Go figure.

Jahloha · 12-11-2014, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

I absolutely refuse to drive a vehicle that provides free advertising for the dealer. So, I peel off stickers and toss the plate frames. However, now that I've restored the truck, I wish I'd kept those frames. I have a picture that has the front frame and its paper advertising "plate", but it's taken of a slide and is pretty blurry when zoomed in. Says "Where the Price is Less and Service is Best". So now, when I go to car shows out west I look for a Barton's frame. Go figure.

I agree. This is the reason I want one, for sentimental value.

12-11-2014, 02:06 PM	#1
Jahloha Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 526	C20 For a $1 Thought many of you would appreciate this. I talk briefly about it in my build thread, but finally found the article. My Gramps won his 1970 C20 from Equestrian Trails magazine for a $1 raffle ticket back in 1970. Gramps is the humblest and best man I know and I am so thankful I found this article documenting his reaction and story. I will be framing this alongside his license plate and a few other memorabilia as a momento to him in my work office. __________________ -JASON My grandpa, Gramps, won a 1970 C20 in 1969 for $1. I'm on a mission to restore it before he passes. My 1970 C20 Build Thread Last edited by Jahloha; 12-11-2014 at 02:11 PM.

12-11-2014, 02:13 PM	#2
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: C20 For a $1 Very cool __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

12-11-2014, 02:37 PM	#3
68shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,427	Re: C20 For a $1 That's awesome. __________________ Jack 1968 swb on air

12-11-2014, 02:38 PM	#4
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: C20 For a $1 Thats really neat. __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

12-11-2014, 02:43 PM	#5
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: C20 For a $1 Great story. Coincidentally, I lived in Fullerton at the time and had bought my truck at Barton's Chevrolet in Yorba Linda about 8 months earlier.



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