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**LEEVON** · 08-10-2017, 04:22 PM

Pappy is going to be a movie star! Bass Pro Shops is going to use him for a video shoot for Tracker Boats 40th anniversary. Maybe a commercial? Not quite sure but they looked a bunch of trucks and Pappy was the only one with original height and wheels/tire combo. We might have to drive out of town, so I've been trying to get ready. Up to now the furthest he had driven in the last 40 years is around the block.

I replaced the thermostat and gasket (leaking). Transmission filter and pan gasket (leaking). That slowed down the major leaks. Today I did the Pertronix Ignitor point conversion with a new cap, rotor, condensor. I took him for about a 15 mile highway jog. He starts easier and runs smoother.

**rustytruck50** · 08-15-2017, 08:30 PM

That's cool news!

**LEEVON** · 08-17-2017, 04:48 PM

Man oh man Pappy and I just had one hell of a fight. I wanted to change the nasty old steering wheel. It was severely cracked and broken all over, which made driving it kind of unpleasant. Well, I used five different pullers in all, ended up breaking the snout off of one and breaking a puller bolt off in the wheel itself. She just would not budge. I wasn't going to fight the broken bolt so I ended up cutting two large chunks of the wheel hub off so I could slip a large two jaw puller on the back to metal. I had to be careful to avoid damaging the column cover or internal switch. After getting a good position on the puller and using a large deep nut on the shaft, I FINALLY got her to POP! Still, the last 1/2" of the shaft bent badly. I cut the threads off and repaired it cleanly with just enough left for a full nut and washer on the new wheel. NEVER have I fought a steering wheel like that, and I have a good collection of them. It had to be done though.

Also, got a new muffler...hard to tell if he's even running now, so quiet and smooth. I think we're ready for movie day.

**lolife99** · 08-17-2017, 05:53 PM

Keeps getting better and better.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-17-2017, 08:32 PM

Congrats and enjoy the shoot/vid! That is a nice wheel. I know what you mean about those making it unpleasant to drive. I've ripped my fingers open on a few of those sharp deteriorated wheels.

Low Elco · 08-18-2017, 08:06 AM

Nice! Bring it up here!

Snake72 · 08-18-2017, 09:31 AM

I really really like this truck! Will be interesting to see what Bass Pro does with it!

How do you like the pertronix ignitor? Thinking of that conversion myself.

**LEEVON** · 08-18-2017, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake72

I really really like this truck! Will be interesting to see what Bass Pro does with it!

How do you like the pertronix ignitor? Thinking of that conversion myself.

So far so good. I replaced the cap, rotor and wires at the same time. The plugs were new. It starts quicker and seems to run better. Easier than HEI swap because you retain your original distributor, so no interference from fuel lines, etc. Took about 30 minutes with distractions and repairing a couple of wires.

Big Block · 08-18-2017, 03:06 PM

Love it. Great find. I feel your pain. I had a steering wheel that wouldn't come off. I ended up pulling the whole shaft out and replacing it from a different steering column. I never dreamed I wouldn't be able to remove it. Glad it worked out for you.

desertnick69 · 08-21-2017, 06:43 PM

Nice ride, The interior is stock and in fine shape, that scroll down the middle and the door panels are not easy items to find, hell that color int. stuff aren't easy to find. I got 69 c/20 same color.

**LEEVON** · 01-17-2018, 12:29 PM

Well some guy came by and had to have it, so it went to Iowa. Not to worry though, any time I want to remember I can go by the Wonders of Wildlife Museum at Bass Pro and see the video : )

flashed · 01-17-2018, 01:31 PM

Wow , I cant believe I missed this whole thread and then its gone .

Syclone3Mt · 01-17-2018, 02:24 PM

Very nice truck. Too bad its gone, time for another project..?

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-17-2018, 04:45 PM

Do you have another in mind to do next? Did it happen to go to a board member by chance?

08-10-2017, 04:22 PM	#26
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,919	Re: 1969 long bed "Pappy" Pappy is going to be a movie star! Bass Pro Shops is going to use him for a video shoot for Tracker Boats 40th anniversary. Maybe a commercial? Not quite sure but they looked a bunch of trucks and Pappy was the only one with original height and wheels/tire combo. We might have to drive out of town, so I've been trying to get ready. Up to now the furthest he had driven in the last 40 years is around the block. I replaced the thermostat and gasket (leaking). Transmission filter and pan gasket (leaking). That slowed down the major leaks. Today I did the Pertronix Ignitor point conversion with a new cap, rotor, condensor. I took him for about a 15 mile highway jog. He starts easier and runs smoother. Attached Images __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

08-15-2017, 08:30 PM	#27
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: 1969 long bed "Pappy" That's cool news! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

08-17-2017, 04:48 PM	#28
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,919	Re: 1969 long bed "Pappy" Man oh man Pappy and I just had one hell of a fight. I wanted to change the nasty old steering wheel. It was severely cracked and broken all over, which made driving it kind of unpleasant. Well, I used five different pullers in all, ended up breaking the snout off of one and breaking a puller bolt off in the wheel itself. She just would not budge. I wasn't going to fight the broken bolt so I ended up cutting two large chunks of the wheel hub off so I could slip a large two jaw puller on the back to metal. I had to be careful to avoid damaging the column cover or internal switch. After getting a good position on the puller and using a large deep nut on the shaft, I FINALLY got her to POP! Still, the last 1/2" of the shaft bent badly. I cut the threads off and repaired it cleanly with just enough left for a full nut and washer on the new wheel. NEVER have I fought a steering wheel like that, and I have a good collection of them. It had to be done though. Also, got a new muffler...hard to tell if he's even running now, so quiet and smooth. I think we're ready for movie day. Attached Images __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

08-17-2017, 05:53 PM	#29
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: 1969 long bed "Pappy" Keeps getting better and better. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-17-2017, 08:32 PM	#30
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: 1969 long bed "Pappy" Congrats and enjoy the shoot/vid! That is a nice wheel. I know what you mean about those making it unpleasant to drive. I've ripped my fingers open on a few of those sharp deteriorated wheels. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-18-2017, 08:06 AM	#31
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 1969 long bed "Pappy" Nice! Bring it up here! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

08-18-2017, 09:31 AM	#32
Snake72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 279	Re: 1969 long bed "Pappy" I really really like this truck! Will be interesting to see what Bass Pro does with it! How do you like the pertronix ignitor? Thinking of that conversion myself.

08-18-2017, 03:06 PM	#34
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: 1969 long bed "Pappy" Love it. Great find. I feel your pain. I had a steering wheel that wouldn't come off. I ended up pulling the whole shaft out and replacing it from a different steering column. I never dreamed I wouldn't be able to remove it. Glad it worked out for you. Last edited by Big Block; 08-18-2017 at 03:14 PM.

08-21-2017, 06:43 PM	#35
desertnick69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 500	Re: 1969 long bed "Pappy" Nice ride, The interior is stock and in fine shape, that scroll down the middle and the door panels are not easy items to find, hell that color int. stuff aren't easy to find. I got 69 c/20 same color.

01-17-2018, 12:29 PM	#36
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,919	Re: 1969 long bed "Pappy" Well some guy came by and had to have it, so it went to Iowa. Not to worry though, any time I want to remember I can go by the Wonders of Wildlife Museum at Bass Pro and see the video : ) __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

01-17-2018, 01:31 PM	#37
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: 1969 long bed "Pappy" Wow , I cant believe I missed this whole thread and then its gone .

01-17-2018, 02:24 PM	#38
Syclone3Mt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 79	Re: 1969 long bed "Pappy" Very nice truck. Too bad its gone, time for another project..?

01-17-2018, 04:45 PM	#39
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: 1969 long bed "Pappy" Do you have another in mind to do next? Did it happen to go to a board member by chance? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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