December ToTM - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Palf70Step** · 11-17-2019, 09:17 PM

Our December 2019 Truck of the Month (ToTM) contest theme is

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Yes, I am weird, but I have to keep you folks entertained. The theme for this month is the stepside trucks. In order to compete in this month’s contest, you will need to meet the following criteria:

Open to all year stepside style trucks.
The nominee must be a board member and the current owner of the truck.
The must be together and able to move on its own power.
If a truck was selected as a 2018 or 2019 TOTM winner then you are ineligible. If the truck was nominated but not selected as a TOTM winner then it may be nominated and compete in this month's category.

To Nominate:

You or someone else may nominate the vehicle. The nominee must be a board member and the current owner of the truck. Once you decide on who you wish to nominate, just add your nomination to this thread. We will need two pictures minimum with at least one full view of the vehicle. In addition, we will need the owner’s board name and the Make/Model/Year of vehicle.

Nominations will run through November 23. The first 15 nominees that meet the criteria will participate in the contest We will need two pictures minimum (at least one full view of the vehicle) with/for the nomination as well as the owner’s board name, the Make/Model/Year of vehicle. I will PM the nominees to get any additional data or pictures if they have not already been provided. If the owner has a preferred picture they want used in the contest, please let me know in a PM. You can PM me for an e-mail address in case anyone has problems resizing the pictures for the board. A Poll Thread will be set up November 24 in this board area and an announcement will be posted on the Discussion Boards to notify all that voting has begun. The Poll will run thru the morning of December 1 and the official announcement of the winner will be on the evening of December 1. The announcement of the TOTM winner will be posted through the General Discussion Board area.

**Chevyland** · 11-17-2019, 09:42 PM

I nominate my ugly ex- girlfriend

‘Betsy’

That ‘undertaker72 ‘ stole from me

72 Cheyenne Super BB
Longbed Stepside - Bucket seats

**cwcarpenter98** · 11-17-2019, 09:43 PM

I'd like to nominate Jay's (jhrusk) newest build. This is a killer 66 short step c10 with just the right stance and mother nature's touch

**Getter-Done** · 11-17-2019, 09:45 PM

Betsy's got a Nice Bumper.

I like it.

.

68Stepbed · 11-17-2019, 10:06 PM

I'll nominate myself. Plenty more photos to choose from in the HostMyJunk links below.

flashed · 11-17-2019, 10:09 PM

This is gonna be a Tuff One .

**Getter-Done** · 11-17-2019, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashed

This is gonna be a Tuff One .

Your not Kidding.
1st one has Big Bumper.
Next 2 are my Friends .
Oh No.

.

**3757chevy** · 11-17-2019, 10:52 PM

I'll put my rainbow colored mess in. Why not? '67 Stepside I have owned for 22 years . Now has 350/TH400 ,3.73 rear ,disc brake ,power steering.First ten years was 250 straight six with car 4spd. Up til two months ago I've been running a 69-72 front clip.(last pic)

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-17-2019, 11:19 PM

Ok, since there are no other Task Force trucks yet nominated and since it's for December, I nominate my '55 big window short bed in Christmas red! It's a mildly crammed LQ4 with 4l85e trans and 8.8 limited flip rearend. Corvette IFS on Flat Out Engineering crossmember in front and flipped leaf springs in rear. 17x8 Boyd's original Smoothie's all around.

PS: The serape on the seat is just a cover. The stock, but reshaped bench seat is upholstered in a light Camel color.

**3757chevy** · 11-17-2019, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

I'll nominate myself. Plenty more photos to choose from in the HostMyJunk links below.

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Or you could watch you tube videos on sideways Saturday thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=304 ...I know I don't have a chance . But WTH.

**3757chevy** · 11-17-2019, 11:34 PM

I had mine set up as a Christmas truck a couple years back.........here are some added interior pictures.

**FleetsidePaul** · 11-18-2019, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

1st one has Big Bumper.

Reminds me of a girl I once knew.

**FleetsidePaul** · 11-18-2019, 01:22 AM

I nominate. What's his name? Oh yeah. Palf70Step.

chrismoore701 · 11-18-2019, 08:42 AM

My '79 Sport

**60-66** · 11-18-2019, 01:26 PM

1965 K20 8800 original miles 283 original paint and tires .

**jweb** · 11-18-2019, 01:57 PM

My '51 bought by my dad in 1977 and my ride home when I was born. Redone a few years ago with LS1/4L60.

Rich84 · 11-18-2019, 03:46 PM

I nominate my Silver Stepside that I have owned for 21 years. She is on her 3rd and dare I say last engine. It's a 6.0 with a 4l80, 3.73 rear. With a fresh dose of Vintage Air.

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forestb · 11-18-2019, 06:17 PM

I will throw my hat in. Here is my 62 C10, short bed, step side. It has a small block 350 and a 700R4.

forestb · 11-18-2019, 06:18 PM

one more

**undertaker72** · 11-18-2019, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyland

I nominate my ugly ex- girlfriend

‘Betsy’

That ‘undertaker72 ‘ stole from me

72 Cheyenne Super BB
Longbed Stepside - Bucket seats

Eric , she's solid seasoned steel, and her bumper is worth the bumpin

**oldman3** · 11-19-2019, 12:39 AM

I'll throw mine in, it's Christmas Green...Jim

68is4me · 11-20-2019, 07:46 PM

I'll jump in on this one

Minkota · 11-22-2019, 08:40 AM

I'll nominate myself

**allchevy58** · 11-23-2019, 08:21 PM

My 1976 Chevy Sport that my dad bought new.

**Getter-Done** · 11-23-2019, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allchevy58

My 1976 Chevy Sport that my dad bought new.

Was the decal of the animal on the front fenders from the factory?
I like it.

.

11-17-2019, 09:17 PM	#1
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,226	December ToTM Our December 2019 Truck of the Month (ToTM) contest theme is A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Yes, I am weird, but I have to keep you folks entertained. The theme for this month is the stepside trucks. In order to compete in this month’s contest, you will need to meet the following criteria: Open to all year stepside style trucks. The nominee must be a board member and the current owner of the truck. The must be together and able to move on its own power. If a truck was selected as a 2018 or 2019 TOTM winner then you are ineligible. If the truck was nominated but not selected as a TOTM winner then it may be nominated and compete in this month's category. To Nominate: You or someone else may nominate the vehicle. The nominee must be a board member and the current owner of the truck. Once you decide on who you wish to nominate, just add your nomination to this thread. We will need two pictures minimum with at least one full view of the vehicle. In addition, we will need the owner’s board name and the Make/Model/Year of vehicle. Nominations will run through November 23. The first 15 nominees that meet the criteria will participate in the contest We will need two pictures minimum (at least one full view of the vehicle) with/for the nomination as well as the owner’s board name, the Make/Model/Year of vehicle. I will PM the nominees to get any additional data or pictures if they have not already been provided. If the owner has a preferred picture they want used in the contest, please let me know in a PM. You can PM me for an e-mail address in case anyone has problems resizing the pictures for the board. A Poll Thread will be set up November 24 in this board area and an announcement will be posted on the Discussion Boards to notify all that voting has begun. The Poll will run thru the morning of December 1 and the official announcement of the winner will be on the evening of December 1. The announcement of the TOTM winner will be posted through the General Discussion Board area. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-17-2019, 09:42 PM	#2
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,747	Re: December ToTM I nominate my ugly ex- girlfriend ‘Betsy’ That ‘undertaker72 ‘ stole from me 72 Cheyenne Super BB Longbed Stepside - Bucket seats Attached Images Last edited by Chevyland; 11-17-2019 at 09:49 PM.

11-17-2019, 09:43 PM	#3
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: December ToTM I'd like to nominate Jay's (jhrusk) newest build. This is a killer 66 short step c10 with just the right stance and mother nature's touch Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

11-17-2019, 09:45 PM	#4
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,424	Re: December ToTM Betsy's got a Nice Bumper. I like it. . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

11-17-2019, 10:06 PM	#5
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: December ToTM I'll nominate myself. Plenty more photos to choose from in the HostMyJunk links below. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

11-17-2019, 10:09 PM	#6
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: December ToTM This is gonna be a Tuff One .

11-17-2019, 10:52 PM	#8
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,070	Re: December ToTM I'll put my rainbow colored mess in. Why not? '67 Stepside I have owned for 22 years . Now has 350/TH400 ,3.73 rear ,disc brake ,power steering.First ten years was 250 straight six with car 4spd. Up til two months ago I've been running a 69-72 front clip.(last pic) Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

11-17-2019, 11:19 PM	#9
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: December ToTM Ok, since there are no other Task Force trucks yet nominated and since it's for December, I nominate my '55 big window short bed in Christmas red! It's a mildly crammed LQ4 with 4l85e trans and 8.8 limited flip rearend. Corvette IFS on Flat Out Engineering crossmember in front and flipped leaf springs in rear. 17x8 Boyd's original Smoothie's all around. PS: The serape on the seat is just a cover. The stock, but reshaped bench seat is upholstered in a light Camel color. Attached Images __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda! Last edited by Dan in Pasadena; 11-18-2019 at 06:18 PM.

11-17-2019, 11:34 PM	#11
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,070	Re: December ToTM I had mine set up as a Christmas truck a couple years back.........here are some added interior pictures. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE Last edited by 3757chevy; 11-18-2019 at 11:51 PM. Reason: add picture

11-18-2019, 01:22 AM	#13
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: December ToTM I nominate. What's his name? Oh yeah. Palf70Step. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

11-18-2019, 08:42 AM	#14
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Re: December ToTM My '79 Sport Attached Images __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

11-18-2019, 01:26 PM	#15
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: December ToTM 1965 K20 8800 original miles 283 original paint and tires . __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

11-18-2019, 01:57 PM	#16
jweb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,208	Re: December ToTM My '51 bought by my dad in 1977 and my ride home when I was born. Redone a few years ago with LS1/4L60. Attached Images __________________ 1951 Truck, LS1/4L60 1964 Suburban, current project 2014 Silverado daily driver 1953 Westerner "canned ham" trailer, rebuilt 1974 Prowler trailer, rebuilt

11-18-2019, 03:46 PM	#17
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,693	Re: December ToTM I nominate my Silver Stepside that I have owned for 21 years. She is on her 3rd and dare I say last engine. It's a 6.0 with a 4l80, 3.73 rear. With a fresh dose of Vintage Air.

11-18-2019, 06:17 PM	#18
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: December ToTM I will throw my hat in. Here is my 62 C10, short bed, step side. It has a small block 350 and a 700R4. Attached Images



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11-18-2019, 06:18 PM	#19
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: December ToTM one more Attached Images

11-19-2019, 12:39 AM	#21
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: December ToTM I'll throw mine in, it's Christmas Green...Jim Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

11-20-2019, 07:46 PM	#22
68is4me Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: lakefield,mn Posts: 566	Re: December ToTM I'll jump in on this one Attached Images __________________ 68 c10 swb stepper 68 c10 swb stepper 67 c10 lwb 06 gmc duramax

11-22-2019, 08:40 AM	#23
Minkota Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 295	Re: December ToTM I'll nominate myself Attached Images

11-23-2019, 08:21 PM	#24
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,440	Re: December ToTM My 1976 Chevy Sport that my dad bought new. Attached Images __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

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