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**MikeB** · 10-22-2025, 07:38 PM

Just learned that my C10/Custom is actually a Silverado 1500!

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...3238942682673/

**Ironhorse** · 10-22-2025, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

Just learned that my C10/Custom is actually a Silverado 1500!

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...3238942682673/

AND the one on Fakebook has the ultra rare 700R4 experimental pre-production 4 speed automatic transmission with overdrive. Too bad it didn't come with the Corvette engine also, that would have been just too COOL.

**dagnabbitt** · 10-22-2025, 09:02 PM

They made more Corvette engines than Corvettes. Gotta put those engines somewhere, why not in some farm trucks?

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-22-2025, 10:05 PM

What's the black box on the seat?
Note the DeLuxe Hi-Fi with dual 6x9 speakers And 4'' tweeters in custom door panel mountings!
At least they reckon 250,000 miles, not ''50,000 original miles.'' Because they don't know there's no 6th digit column.

yuccales · 10-23-2025, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

What's the black box on the seat?

Pep Boys quick release, anti theft, under dash a/c unit.

old51sedan · 10-23-2025, 09:26 AM

According to the glove box sticker it came with a heavy duty clutch, but noticed it has no clutch pedal, but does look to have an original 71-72 automatic tilt column in it, which may be a plus depending as to how you look at it, would be to me.

**LockDoc** · 10-23-2025, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

Just learned that my C10/Custom is actually a Silverado 1500!

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...3238942682673/

I notice that a lot of older vehicle ads have that problem. A couple of ads I have looked at the seller states that Marketplace requires a choice be made but have no choices for the older vehicles....

**MikeB** · 10-23-2025, 12:08 PM

It actually looks relatively unmolested. I've see trucks in much worse condition. Paint may be original, which means it's not hiding bondo. We don't know what the frame and suspension parts look like, but the truck might be a solid platform to work from.

Did you guys notice in the side view photo that the rear wheels look like they're a little forward in the wheel well? The fronts look like they're back a little, too, but maybe they're OK.

68isgreat · 10-23-2025, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

It actually looks relatively unmolested. I've see trucks in much worse condition. Paint may be original, which means it's not hiding bondo. We don't know what the frame and suspension parts look like, but the truck might be a solid platform to work from.

Did you guys notice in the side view photo that the rear wheels look like they're a little forward in the wheel well? The fronts look like they're back a little, too, but maybe they're OK.

Yeah, that definitely looks fishy. Hard pass.

**67 twins** · 10-23-2025, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

I notice that a lot of older vehicle ads have that problem. A couple of ads I have looked at the seller states that Marketplace requires a choice be made but have no choices for the older vehicles....

Yes this is absolutely true I've experienced it myself. The people that created Marketplace are not car people so they do not care. It's even worse when you look at more obscure models or defunct brands. So knowing this i don't let the model description bother me & let the rest of the ad speak for itself.

**67 twins** · 10-23-2025, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

It actually looks relatively unmolested. I've see trucks in much worse condition. Paint may be original, which means it's not hiding bondo. We don't know what the frame and suspension parts look like, but the truck might be a solid platform to work from.

Did you guys notice in the side view photo that the rear wheels look like they're a little forward in the wheel well? The fronts look like they're back a little, too, but maybe they're OK.

Looks correct for a coil spring truck. Leaf sprung trucks are more centered in the rear wheel wells

**MikeB** · 10-23-2025, 02:55 PM

I just played around with entering a 69 truck for sale. The things I had to select from a list were body style ("truck" and about 10 others), mileage, interior and exterior colors, and auto or manual trans. Also vehicle condition and fuel type. Everything else was free-form including C10.

So in this case, the seller had to manually enter Silverado and 1500.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-23-2025, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

It actually looks relatively unmolested. I've see trucks in much worse condition. Paint may be original, which means it's not hiding bondo. We don't know what the frame and suspension parts look like, but the truck might be a solid platform to work from.

Did you guys notice in the side view photo that the rear wheels look like they're a little forward in the wheel well? The fronts look like they're back a little, too, but maybe they're OK.

So you think they butchered a Long Bed?

HO455 · 10-23-2025, 03:38 PM

Just last night wife showed me a 1951 GMC Sierra for sale. I had to laugh.

crazyjeenyus · 10-23-2025, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

It actually looks relatively unmolested. I've see trucks in much worse condition. Paint may be original, which means it's not hiding bondo. We don't know what the frame and suspension parts look like, but the truck might be a solid platform to work from.

Did you guys notice in the side view photo that the rear wheels look like they're a little forward in the wheel well? The fronts look like they're back a little, too, but maybe they're OK.

I did notice this. This is likely from taking the picture on a phone camera and selecting the ".5" zoom out option. We shortened a lwb truck and then I took some side view pics, but I was so close that I did the .5 zoom out and the pics turned out the same way. Kind of gave it a fish eye affect, and made it look like a botched job. I had to go back to the shop and do a double take to make sure it was good.

This truck is a beaut. I'd love to have it as a starting point, or even a patina cruiser.

**MikeB** · 10-23-2025, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

So you think they butchered a Long Bed?

The SPID shows CS10734, which is a short bed Fleetside.

10-22-2025, 07:38 PM	#1
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,038	Rare 69 model Just learned that my C10/Custom is actually a Silverado 1500! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...3238942682673/ __________________ Mike 1969 Custom/10 LWB -- owned for 37 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. Hedman stainless headers. Old Air installation in progress. 1982 Custom Deluxe 10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350 w/ Vortec heads -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) which I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 26 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

10-22-2025, 09:02 PM	#3
dagnabbitt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,758	Re: Rare 69 model They made more Corvette engines than Corvettes. Gotta put those engines somewhere, why not in some farm trucks? __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

10-22-2025, 10:05 PM	#4
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 8,118	Re: Rare 69 model What's the black box on the seat? Note the DeLuxe Hi-Fi with dual 6x9 speakers And 4'' tweeters in custom door panel mountings! At least they reckon 250,000 miles, not ''50,000 original miles.'' Because they don't know there's no 6th digit column. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

10-23-2025, 09:26 AM	#6
old51sedan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Williamston, Mi Posts: 937	Re: Rare 69 model According to the glove box sticker it came with a heavy duty clutch, but noticed it has no clutch pedal, but does look to have an original 71-72 automatic tilt column in it, which may be a plus depending as to how you look at it, would be to me.

10-23-2025, 12:08 PM	#8
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,038	Re: Rare 69 model It actually looks relatively unmolested. I've see trucks in much worse condition. Paint may be original, which means it's not hiding bondo. We don't know what the frame and suspension parts look like, but the truck might be a solid platform to work from. Did you guys notice in the side view photo that the rear wheels look like they're a little forward in the wheel well? The fronts look like they're back a little, too, but maybe they're OK. Attached Images __________________ Mike 1969 Custom/10 LWB -- owned for 37 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. Hedman stainless headers. Old Air installation in progress. 1982 Custom Deluxe 10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350 w/ Vortec heads -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) which I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 26 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

10-23-2025, 02:55 PM	#12
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,038	Re: Rare 69 model I just played around with entering a 69 truck for sale. The things I had to select from a list were body style ("truck" and about 10 others), mileage, interior and exterior colors, and auto or manual trans. Also vehicle condition and fuel type. Everything else was free-form including C10. So in this case, the seller had to manually enter Silverado and 1500. __________________ Mike 1969 Custom/10 LWB -- owned for 37 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. Hedman stainless headers. Old Air installation in progress. 1982 Custom Deluxe 10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350 w/ Vortec heads -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) which I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 26 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

10-23-2025, 03:38 PM	#14
HO455 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 12,410	Re: Rare 69 model Just last night wife showed me a 1951 GMC Sierra for sale. I had to laugh. __________________ 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



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