Defining moment(s) where you fell in love with 67-72's - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

weim55 · 08-30-2018, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

The day my Dad brought this home. 1970 CST/10 that he bought in 1973. Has a 350 and a non-stock T10 4 speed. I was 5 years old... Did a lot of riding, wrenching, and driving in that truck over the years. My Dad still owns and drives this truck daily.

Gary

Wow! That's really saying something when somebody keeps a vehicle for 45 years! That pretty much says it all......

Steve weim55 Colorado

silvertonguedevil · 08-30-2018, 03:05 PM

When my wife and I got married 15 years ago, I decided I needed a pickup for doing household errands, running to the dump, etc. I wanted something older as I've always been an old car nut and I wanted something with a metal bed floor. The first thing I found was a '71 C10 LB and the rest is history!

Red71gmc · 08-30-2018, 08:13 PM

I was 16 and bought a rusted 69-70 (don't remember) for $600 (do remember) in 1983. I had a business in custom baling and needed a truck as my main ride was a beautiful 1977 Monte Carlo when going to school or trying to pick up the ladies.
I always liked that truck and the body style. 10 years later I bought one to restore but the web world wasn't what it is and parts were much harder to come by. I wasn't built on excess funds so I sold it for $1000 and it was a camper special with a very good body and a 350 that needed work. Yea, I know big deal, at that time it was when building a life and kids. No room for fantasies or dream builds.
I have monitored these trucks for the last 30 plus years and seen the $3000 dream puff with 30k miles fully decked but could not justify while building a life (pre web world).
I know have one 30 plus years later and looking for another to build. I finally can get what I want. It just took over 30 years and way to many mini vans later for any self respecting person.

96blazr · 08-31-2018, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by plowro8

Must admit, that is one helluva sweet rig right there!

Thank you Sir.

palallin · 08-31-2018, 02:01 PM

Friend of the family bought a new GMC in '67, and I spent a lot of time riding in that truck (often in the back) through about '72. The school bus I rode was the same year, and, even then, I noticed the same dash, etc. As far as I was concerned, this what was a truck was supposed to look like. I "learned" how to drive a stick watching our bus driver.

When my brother got rid of his '67 SWB in 1982, I adopted it. I spent a great deal of time, money, sweat, and blood on that truck, and then a few tears when it got munched by a semi in '93.

After a few months of looking, I found my current '69 K10. Engine, dash, and rear bumper salvaged from the '67. More time, money, sweat, and blood since (especially when I lopped off the end of my finger).

Only two styles of trucks really appeal to me: this vintage Chevy/GMCs and the old, full-sized Jeep pickups.

08-30-2018, 03:05 PM	#27
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Re: Defining moment(s) where you fell in love with 67-72's When my wife and I got married 15 years ago, I decided I needed a pickup for doing household errands, running to the dump, etc. I wanted something older as I've always been an old car nut and I wanted something with a metal bed floor. The first thing I found was a '71 C10 LB and the rest is history! __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

08-30-2018, 08:13 PM	#28
Red71gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Brookston, In Posts: 482	Re: Defining moment(s) where you fell in love with 67-72's I was 16 and bought a rusted 69-70 (don't remember) for $600 (do remember) in 1983. I had a business in custom baling and needed a truck as my main ride was a beautiful 1977 Monte Carlo when going to school or trying to pick up the ladies. I always liked that truck and the body style. 10 years later I bought one to restore but the web world wasn't what it is and parts were much harder to come by. I wasn't built on excess funds so I sold it for $1000 and it was a camper special with a very good body and a 350 that needed work. Yea, I know big deal, at that time it was when building a life and kids. No room for fantasies or dream builds. I have monitored these trucks for the last 30 plus years and seen the $3000 dream puff with 30k miles fully decked but could not justify while building a life (pre web world). I know have one 30 plus years later and looking for another to build. I finally can get what I want. It just took over 30 years and way to many mini vans later for any self respecting person.

08-31-2018, 02:01 PM	#30
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,239	Re: Defining moment(s) where you fell in love with 67-72's Friend of the family bought a new GMC in '67, and I spent a lot of time riding in that truck (often in the back) through about '72. The school bus I rode was the same year, and, even then, I noticed the same dash, etc. As far as I was concerned, this what was a truck was supposed to look like. I "learned" how to drive a stick watching our bus driver. When my brother got rid of his '67 SWB in 1982, I adopted it. I spent a great deal of time, money, sweat, and blood on that truck, and then a few tears when it got munched by a semi in '93. After a few months of looking, I found my current '69 K10. Engine, dash, and rear bumper salvaged from the '67. More time, money, sweat, and blood since (especially when I lopped off the end of my finger). Only two styles of trucks really appeal to me: this vintage Chevy/GMCs and the old, full-sized Jeep pickups. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt. Last edited by palallin; 08-31-2018 at 02:25 PM.



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