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**68bowtie** · 04-08-2024, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I went out and took a few more pictures this afternoon. I won't get any good ones until I can get it outside. There isn't much room around it and as you can see it is really dirty.....
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Soo cool!! I want to clean and detail it for you haha

**FirstOwner69** · 04-09-2024, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

I thought 1969's had the newer designed inside rear view mirror bracket.

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Originally Posted by CKfan

Congrats on the truck, great color.
Not that it really matters, but mirror issue might (?) even be a plant to plant issue in 69. My 1st day of production 69 Fremont truck has what I would expect to see.

When I bought my 1969 new, I asked the salesman where the inside mirror was. He responded that on the '69s an inside mirror was an option until later in the '69 model year. This is verified based on the 1969 Chevy truck "info kit" (https://www.gm.com/heritage/archive/...formation-kits) which contains info regarding included and optional equipment. The option code was D36.

Also, there were no pre-drilled holes for a mirror. I believe the mounting bracket shown above was actually for a '67.

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 04-09-2024, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

When I bought my 1969 new, I asked the salesman where the inside mirror was. He responded that on the '69s an inside mirror was an option until later in the '69 model year. This is verified based on the 1969 Chevy truck "info kit" (https://www.gm.com/heritage/archive/...formation-kits) which contains info regarding included and optional equipment. The option code was D36.

Also, there were no pre-drilled holes for a mirror. I believe the mounting bracket shown above was actually for a '67.

That's interesting to know and looking at a 68 kit it shows the same thing. That would then explain why my truck has the later style mirror and no real evidence of a previous mirror and the hole look like being added after the fact. Odd though that you would thing a Custom with comfort and convivence would have it grouped in with the other stuff added to the interior.

Sure is a weird thing to think about today that even a standard inside review mirror was optional.

cj847 · 04-10-2024, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by CKfan

Congrats on the truck, great color.
Not that it really matters, but mirror issue might (?) even be a plant to plant issue in 69. My 1st day of production 69 Fremont truck has what I would expect to see.

Are you sure that is factory installed? That looks like a 64-66 mirror to me.

**CKfan** · 04-10-2024, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cj847

Are you sure that is factory installed? That looks like a 64-66 mirror to me.

I can only be "sure" the 69 in photoed currently has it. A post above says 69 didn't have rearview mirror as standard equipment so it must not be "correct" as my SPID and build sheet do not show added rearview mirror.

I have (2) 1969's built on the same day 8-26-68 and both have that same mirror installed which is a real coincodence. I have not owned either since new so I will have to say they were both added after they left factory by who knows who.

Sorry to LockDoc for polluting your thread. Awesome truck, congrats again.

**LockDoc** · 04-10-2024, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CKfan

I can only be "sure" the 69 in photoed currently has it. A post above says 69 didn't have rearview mirror as standard equipment so it must not be "correct" as my SPID and build sheet do not show added rearview mirror.

I have (2) 1969's built on the same day 8-26-68 and both have that same mirror installed which is a real coincodence. I have not owned either since new so I will have to say they were both added after they left factory by who knows who.

Sorry to LockDoc for polluting your thread. Awesome truck, congrats again.

No problem at all. It is all useful information....
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**72 tigger** · 04-10-2024, 09:32 PM

Nice truck!
Good for you!

**MJN** · 04-11-2024, 11:09 AM

Looks like a nice one Leon!

**LockDoc** · 04-11-2024, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Nice truck!
Good for you!

Thanks Kirk.

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Originally Posted by MJN

Looks like a nice one Leon!

Thanks Eric. I hope my Cousin calls me about the title this weekend. He lives in Cedar Rapids.

**FleetsidePaul** · 04-14-2024, 07:07 AM

Very nice, I can't wait to see it after her bath.

**LockDoc** · 04-14-2024, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Very nice, I can't wait to see it after her bath.

Thanks Paul. I haven't heard from him yet but I'm not in a big hurry since I'm working on the 71 4x4.

Good to see you posting again.....

**LockDoc** · 08-02-2024, 03:13 PM

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Well 4 months later we finally have the title straightened out on the Uncles '69. I picked it up this morning. I got it started and backed it out of the garage. I had to remove the distributor cap and file the corrosion off of the points to get it to fire up. I also siphoned the old gas out and put in some fresh stuff. It runs really good for sitting for so long. After letting it idle for a while after I backed it out of the garage it would die when I put it in gear to drive it up on the trailer. I went ahead and pulled it up on the trailer with the winch. I'm betting the fuel filter is plugged up. The two flat tires held air after being pumped up but they will all need to be replaced. I took it in to the car wash before I unloaded it because it makes it really easy to wash underneath when it is on the trailer.

First picture is after I backed it out of the garage, second is after I got it home and before I took it to the car wash, the other three pictures are after spending $15 on it at the car wash....

Now I will CLR it and go over it by hand with Turtle Wax White Polishing Compound after that.
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**lolife99** · 08-02-2024, 03:16 PM

Beautiful truck

**MJN** · 08-02-2024, 03:51 PM

what a beauty!

**Steeveedee** · 08-02-2024, 04:12 PM

Man, that looks nice! I like that color, too.

**LockDoc** · 08-02-2024, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Beautiful truck

Thanks Keith. I had another maroon '69 years ago but it was so rusty I couldn't save it. Looking forward to doing a little detailing on this one.
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**LockDoc** · 08-02-2024, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MJN

what a beauty!

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Man, that looks nice! I like that color, too.

Thanks guys. I can't wait to get started on it....

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**1970cstblazer** · 08-02-2024, 06:05 PM

Love it! Thanks for sharing.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-02-2024, 07:01 PM

Great score, Doc. Good to keep a good truck in the Family.
That cleaned up nice.
With regard to the inside Mirror Mount: Yours looks like the Economy option. My '68 C/10 Stepside came with the style CKFan shows. My '67 K/10 Suburban had a '72 windshield mount when I bought it. Aftermarket -- bounced at speed. I had a '68 mount as a spare [cannibalized from my Dad's '64 Olds wagon, I think]. So my Sub got the same mount as the Stepside. No more bounce.
I have the adjustable angle mirror mount in my '71 Jimmy. The sight picture to get a view out the back of the K/5 liftgate hatch glass takes some ajdustment. A fixed angle arm works OK in a pickup cab.

**dave6672** · 08-02-2024, 08:20 PM

Great truck and color combo is cool. It's amazing what a bit of soap and water can do.

**68bowtie** · 08-02-2024, 08:50 PM

Perty!!

**HO455** · 08-03-2024, 01:00 PM

She's a real dandy. It really cleaned up nice. My GTO was a very similar color from the factory. It's was an uncommon color for the cars too. Glad to see your patience paid off.

It good to see the dually earning its keep too.

68Gold/white · 08-03-2024, 01:18 PM

Is that the Vermillion Poly color??? My 67 is Vermillion...
Looking forward to this project!!!

**LockDoc** · 08-03-2024, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Love it! Thanks for sharing.

No problem. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Great score, Doc. Good to keep a good truck in the Family.
That cleaned up nice.
With regard to the inside Mirror Mount: Yours looks like the Economy option. My '68 C/10 Stepside came with the style CKFan shows. My '67 K/10 Suburban had a '72 windshield mount when I bought it. Aftermarket -- bounced at speed. I had a '68 mount as a spare [cannibalized from my Dad's '64 Olds wagon, I think]. So my Sub got the same mount as the Stepside. No more bounce.
I have the adjustable angle mirror mount in my '71 Jimmy. The sight picture to get a view out the back of the K/5 liftgate hatch glass takes some ajdustment. A fixed angle arm works OK in a pickup cab.

There aren't any other holes in the panel around the mirror so I would guess it would be original to this truck anyway.

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Originally Posted by dave6672

Great truck and color combo is cool. It's amazing what a bit of soap and water can do.

Thanks. I will need to go over it again with the wash mitt but I can do that here at home.

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Perty!!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by HO455

She's a real dandy. It really cleaned up nice. My GTO was a very similar color from the factory. It's was an uncommon color for the cars too. Glad to see your patience paid off.

It good to see the dually earning its keep too.

First actual tow job for the Dually...

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Is that the Vermillion Poly color??? My 67 is Vermillion...
Looking forward to this project!!!

Not sure what the official name is for the paint but I am going to need to find out for sure.
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**LockDoc** · 08-03-2024, 01:58 PM

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Got a slow start on it this morning and it's pretty hot here.

Seat and gas tank are out. My trusty helper holding up her end of the seat....

I siphoned out the rest of the old gas and the fresh gas I put in, so I could remove it. Gas tank looks pretty crusty inside so I am on my way to take it in to the car wash to wash it out with soap and water here in a bit.

I removed the cover from the seat to see what kind of condition it was in.

I will need to patch a couple of small areas where the center seat belts bolt to the floor.
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04-10-2024, 09:32 PM	#32
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04-11-2024, 11:09 AM	#33
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04-14-2024, 07:07 AM	#35
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08-02-2024, 03:13 PM	#37
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,657	Re: Bought My Uncles '69 Chevy 1/2 Ton Today - Well 4 months later we finally have the title straightened out on the Uncles '69. I picked it up this morning. I got it started and backed it out of the garage. I had to remove the distributor cap and file the corrosion off of the points to get it to fire up. I also siphoned the old gas out and put in some fresh stuff. It runs really good for sitting for so long. After letting it idle for a while after I backed it out of the garage it would die when I put it in gear to drive it up on the trailer. I went ahead and pulled it up on the trailer with the winch. I'm betting the fuel filter is plugged up. The two flat tires held air after being pumped up but they will all need to be replaced. I took it in to the car wash before I unloaded it because it makes it really easy to wash underneath when it is on the trailer. First picture is after I backed it out of the garage, second is after I got it home and before I took it to the car wash, the other three pictures are after spending $15 on it at the car wash.... Now I will CLR it and go over it by hand with Turtle Wax White Polishing Compound after that. . Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-02-2024, 03:16 PM	#38
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08-02-2024, 03:51 PM	#39
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08-02-2024, 04:12 PM	#40
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08-02-2024, 06:05 PM	#43
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08-02-2024, 07:01 PM	#44
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,451	Re: Bought My Uncles '69 Chevy 1/2 Ton Today Great score, Doc. Good to keep a good truck in the Family. That cleaned up nice. With regard to the inside Mirror Mount: Yours looks like the Economy option. My '68 C/10 Stepside came with the style CKFan shows. My '67 K/10 Suburban had a '72 windshield mount when I bought it. Aftermarket -- bounced at speed. I had a '68 mount as a spare [cannibalized from my Dad's '64 Olds wagon, I think]. So my Sub got the same mount as the Stepside. No more bounce. I have the adjustable angle mirror mount in my '71 Jimmy. The sight picture to get a view out the back of the K/5 liftgate hatch glass takes some ajdustment. A fixed angle arm works OK in a pickup cab. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 08-02-2024 at 08:57 PM.

08-02-2024, 08:20 PM	#45
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,250	Re: Bought My Uncles '69 Chevy 1/2 Ton Today Great truck and color combo is cool. It's amazing what a bit of soap and water can do. __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1967 C10

08-02-2024, 08:50 PM	#46
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08-03-2024, 01:00 PM	#47
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,301	Re: Bought My Uncles '69 Chevy 1/2 Ton Today She's a real dandy. It really cleaned up nice. My GTO was a very similar color from the factory. It's was an uncommon color for the cars too. Glad to see your patience paid off. It good to see the dually earning its keep too. __________________ 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

08-03-2024, 01:18 PM	#48
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,392	Re: Bought My Uncles '69 Chevy 1/2 Ton Today Is that the Vermillion Poly color??? My 67 is Vermillion... Looking forward to this project!!!

08-03-2024, 01:58 PM	#50
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,657	Re: Bought My Uncles '69 Chevy 1/2 Ton Today - Got a slow start on it this morning and it's pretty hot here. Seat and gas tank are out. My trusty helper holding up her end of the seat.... I siphoned out the rest of the old gas and the fresh gas I put in, so I could remove it. Gas tank looks pretty crusty inside so I am on my way to take it in to the car wash to wash it out with soap and water here in a bit. I removed the cover from the seat to see what kind of condition it was in. I will need to patch a couple of small areas where the center seat belts bolt to the floor. . Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -



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