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**HO455** · 07-09-2020, 01:15 PM

This is right up there with factory 421 GTO's!

HeavyHauler · 07-09-2020, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gmc684x4

Problem with spids many of them are now getting faked too

Never ever trust a new SPID unless they still have the old SPID along with it or original build sheet that matches the new SPID and all the numbers match up.

68Gold/white · 07-09-2020, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

This is right up there with factory 421 GTO's!

Hang on now...I don't know the exact years...64, 65. 66 maybe. DeLorean teamed with Jim Wangers and had "Press" cars built for the magazine writers to test drive. Only maybe 2 per year, and it may have only happened for 2 years. Of course this was NEVER publicized back then, or maybe even known till not many years ago. The factory 389 cars ran great, but the 421's were even better!!!

There's a member on the Performance Years site that owns one of these "Press" cars, his user name is Tenney. THAT would be a cool car to won!!!

I may have to start a thread over there about this...Curretnly have a thread about Smokey and Bandit that's getting interest...

**HO455** · 07-09-2020, 02:10 PM

I have spent hours in conversations with John Sawrauk and Jim Wangers. And I am aware of the engineering test cars that rolled out of the back doors at GM (and other manufacturers) that may have gotten into the hands of the marketing department for illicit purposes. But they really aren't what you should call "factory" cars.

68Gold/white · 07-09-2020, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

I have spent hours in conversations with John Sawrauk and Jim Wangers. And I am aware of the engineering test cars that rolled out of the back doors at GM (and other manufacturers) that may have gotten into the hands of the marketing department for illicit purposes. But they really aren't what you should call "factory" cars.

I agree. But they were not crushed after use,like many test mules...If someone at a car show tells me they have a 421, special ordered GTO, I will call BULL on that...
I got to talk to Jim Wangers a couple of times, years ago. Wish I had read his book BEFORE the last time I talked to him, for the most pertinent questions. Wish I had been in Denver in either 95 or 96 when there was a POCI event there. Smokey Yunick AND John DeLorean were there, and spoke....

**IronCanine** · 07-09-2020, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 52napco

$100 says the frame is shortened....has a 1985 and up slip yoke style 205 transfer case..

I want a thread where ads are posted and then Ken divines what the truck really is...Carnac style. But the catch is, poster has to know the truth. It can be a "Stump the Schwab" kind of thing. I'll get the popcorn going...

**special-K** · 07-09-2020, 03:58 PM

I call BS on this truck being a one of six special deal for reps. It's actually the only one and it was Vic Hickey who ordered it. He signed it and everything, but the painter never heard of him and sanded it off. Fortunately someone saw what he did just as he got it all off. They managed to sweep up the paint dust and preserve it in a jar, which is provided for proof.

**HO455** · 07-09-2020, 04:07 PM

I'll be laughing at this one for the rest of the week.

Davidf · 07-09-2020, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

Did they custom-order the stepped moldings, too? Look carefully, and they step up as you go from front to back.

That is not uncommon...usually means the cab mount bushing are in need of replacement. When they get old, they compress and the misalignment is the result due to the cab being rubber mounted and box hard mounted.

57taskforce · 07-09-2020, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I call BS on this truck being a one of six special deal for reps. It's actually the only one and it was Vic Hickey who ordered it. He signed it and everything, but the painter never heard of him and sanded it off. Fortunately someone saw what he did just as he got it all off. They managed to sweep up the paint dust and preserve it in a jar, which is provided for proof.

You got any ocean front property for sale Tim?

**special-K** · 07-09-2020, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

You got any ocean front property for sale Tim?

You mean in New Mexico? Shhh-ure. An easy commute to your work, too!

CKfan · 03-09-2023, 06:32 PM

I just stumbled upon this old thread. Great read, you guys are brutal!

I usually never say never on these trucks but come on!

This one made my day : )

**special-K** · 03-09-2023, 09:26 PM

I heard some idiot bought this rare truck, put emblems on, installed a 350/NP205 with '69 date codes, and correct '69 mirrors. What a fool! Some guys have more money than sense! Not me. I don't have either

07-09-2020, 01:15 PM	#26
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: 69 K10 with Factory 396 This is right up there with factory 421 GTO's! __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

07-09-2020, 02:10 PM	#29
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: 69 K10 with Factory 396 I have spent hours in conversations with John Sawrauk and Jim Wangers. And I am aware of the engineering test cars that rolled out of the back doors at GM (and other manufacturers) that may have gotten into the hands of the marketing department for illicit purposes. But they really aren't what you should call "factory" cars. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

07-09-2020, 03:58 PM	#32
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 69 K10 with Factory 396 I call BS on this truck being a one of six special deal for reps. It's actually the only one and it was Vic Hickey who ordered it. He signed it and everything, but the painter never heard of him and sanded it off. Fortunately someone saw what he did just as he got it all off. They managed to sweep up the paint dust and preserve it in a jar, which is provided for proof. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-09-2020, 04:07 PM	#33
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: 69 K10 with Factory 396 I'll be laughing at this one for the rest of the week. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

03-09-2023, 06:32 PM	#37
CKfan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: CA Posts: 292	Re: 69 K10 with Factory 396 I just stumbled upon this old thread. Great read, you guys are brutal! I usually never say never on these trucks but come on! This one made my day : )

03-09-2023, 09:26 PM	#38
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 69 K10 with Factory 396 I heard some idiot bought this rare truck, put emblems on, installed a 350/NP205 with '69 date codes, and correct '69 mirrors. What a fool! Some guys have more money than sense! Not me. I don't have either __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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