67-72 Time Capsules - Page 12 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

factorystock · 01-08-2024, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cericd

Here's a few pics of this truck for thread posterity.

Thanks, couldn't get the photos to load. Interesting to see an air pump used on a 307 3/4 ton.

**MidLifer** · 01-08-2024, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cericd

SPID of the truck above.

The poles on the front bumper were a clue but the SPID confirms - this truck was used to plow snow. Rare to find one that did plow duty that also didn't get rotted to heck from salt.

$40K - man, inflation is hitting everywhere LOL...

**cericd** · 01-08-2024, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Thanks, couldn't get the photos to load. Interesting to see an air pump used on a 307 3/4 ton.

The image files on BaT were webp format which I don’t believe are compatible with the forum software. I converted the ones I posted to the jpeg format.

HO455 · 01-13-2024, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MidLifer

The poles on the front bumper were a clue but the SPID confirms - this truck was used to plow snow. Rare to find one that did plow duty that also didn't get rotted to heck from salt.

$40K - man, inflation is hitting everywhere LOL...

My experience with ex-snow plows is that the front ends are usually beat to death if they saw any regular service.

**IronCanine** · 01-13-2024, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Thanks, couldn't get the photos to load. Interesting to see an air pump used on a 307 3/4 ton.

Agreed. A few unusuals on this truck. First off it's a Tarrytown truck...not a ton of those. But a plant making trucks for east coast markets. Which more to your point about the AIR pump...3/4T were exempt from most emissions stuff. A 1/2T would have had TCS.

Regardless...I'm a sucker for blue 70 K trucks.

**1970cstblazer** · 01-13-2024, 11:47 AM

My grandfather ordered almost an identical 1970 K20 as the one above with a couple of option differences:

His had the 350, lockout hubs, 10-16.5 wheel option, and tach cluster. It was still around until about 2015, then I lost track of it.

**IronCanine** · 01-13-2024, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

My grandfather ordered almost an identical 1970 K20 as the one above with a couple of option differences:

His had the 350, lockout hubs, 10-16.5 wheel option, and tach cluster. It was still around until about 2015, then I lost track of it.

Dang. That sounds killer.

**1970cstblazer** · 01-13-2024, 11:54 AM

I still have the Protecto-plate and the Q-Jet from it. It was a Canadian built truck. Unfortunately, the last I saw of it, the frame had serious rot in the back, and all of the body was junk except for the hood and upper cowl piece, but it was still being driven! It would have needed everything metal.

factorystock · 09-27-2025, 11:59 AM

https://www.mecum.com/lots/486904/19...camper-pickup/

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-27-2025, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

https://www.mecum.com/lots/486904/19...camper-pickup/

I find less than 5000 miles hard to swallow on any 1968 truck. 104,971.2 I might believe.
Some of these kids don't know the odometer stops at 99,999.9 and then rolls over, showing 00,001.1.
Could be 204,971.0 or 304,971.0, who knows?

**Palf70Step** · 09-27-2025, 10:42 PM

and it's just not kids that are unfamiliar.

**Getter-Done** · 09-27-2025, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

and it's just not kids that are unfamiliar.

So True.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-28-2025, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

and it's just not kids that are unfamiliar.

I'm 75. Everybody else is an F-in' KID.

factorystock · 09-28-2025, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

I find less than 5000 miles hard to swallow on any 1968 truck.

Believe me, that is generally true, however, there is always that .1% of any vehicle that was ever made, that for one reason or another, we can only speculate at this time, that was stored extremely early in its life. The running boards and camper hooks are give aways this Custom Camper pickup was bought for one purpose, for recreational use. The wheels were probably repainted, but the rest of the vehicle looks legit to me, a time capsule, a rare chance today to see the way Chevy built them in 1968.

**1970cstblazer** · 09-28-2025, 02:27 PM

The shifter knob, if original to the truck, has virtually zero wear. Many small often incorrect detail items on this truck look to be spot on. I have little doubt that it is a true sub 5k mile truck.

toms68cst · 09-28-2025, 04:25 PM

I think that blue '68 is probably very low mileage but I'm not seeing any firewall markings though. Also, the rubber hose (thermostat bypass?) coming off the water pump is painted orange which is curious. I know we've had some discussion about the alternator bracket being orange on some '68's but this one orange. I've seen several other '68 survivors (Including my truck) with orange backets pop up over the years here. Nice truck, nonetheless. It's not often one sees that dark blue color come up.

**Bob B.** · 09-28-2025, 05:34 PM

And judging by the shift knob is has the NP435GA transmission too.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-28-2025, 08:35 PM

No available SPID pic?

**dave6672** · 09-28-2025, 08:45 PM

Check out Jocko's post from 2016 (post #5 on the first page of this thread). It's the same truck.

**1970cstblazer** · 09-29-2025, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by toms68cst

I think that blue '68 is probably very low mileage but I'm not seeing any firewall markings though.

Not all assembly plants scribbled on the firewall, or used the same coding there. St. Louis assembly definitely liked to write a lot on the firewall. Tarrytown assembly for example, not as much.

factorystock · 01-02-2026, 05:03 PM

https://en.wheelz.me/1972-chevrolet-c10-pickup-3/

factorystock · 01-02-2026, 05:15 PM

Time capsule in yellow.

**72 tigger** · 01-02-2026, 05:50 PM

Any details on the yellow truck?

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-02-2026, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Time capsule in yellow.

That would look cool pulling a short vintage Airstream Bambi camper.

**Steeveedee** · 01-02-2026, 06:55 PM

That yellow and white truck looks really nice. Anyone know why there's the gap between the cab and the camper?

01-13-2024, 11:47 AM	#281
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 2,501	Re: 67-72 Time Capsules My grandfather ordered almost an identical 1970 K20 as the one above with a couple of option differences: His had the 350, lockout hubs, 10-16.5 wheel option, and tach cluster. It was still around until about 2015, then I lost track of it. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Frame off restored 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 51k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 71k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

01-13-2024, 11:54 AM	#283
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 2,501	Re: 67-72 Time Capsules I still have the Protecto-plate and the Q-Jet from it. It was a Canadian built truck. Unfortunately, the last I saw of it, the frame had serious rot in the back, and all of the body was junk except for the hood and upper cowl piece, but it was still being driven! It would have needed everything metal. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Frame off restored 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 51k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 71k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

09-27-2025, 11:59 AM	#284
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,534	Re: 67-72 Time Capsules https://www.mecum.com/lots/486904/19...camper-pickup/

09-27-2025, 10:42 PM	#286
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 48,486	Re: 67-72 Time Capsules and it's just not kids that are unfamiliar. __________________ 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!

09-28-2025, 02:27 PM	#290
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 2,501	Re: 67-72 Time Capsules The shifter knob, if original to the truck, has virtually zero wear. Many small often incorrect detail items on this truck look to be spot on. I have little doubt that it is a true sub 5k mile truck. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Frame off restored 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 51k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 71k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

09-28-2025, 04:25 PM	#291
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Spearfish, SD Posts: 4,331	Re: 67-72 Time Capsules I think that blue '68 is probably very low mileage but I'm not seeing any firewall markings though. Also, the rubber hose (thermostat bypass?) coming off the water pump is painted orange which is curious. I know we've had some discussion about the alternator bracket being orange on some '68's but this one orange. I've seen several other '68 survivors (Including my truck) with orange backets pop up over the years here. Nice truck, nonetheless. It's not often one sees that dark blue color come up. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

09-28-2025, 05:34 PM	#292
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,457	Re: 67-72 Time Capsules And judging by the shift knob is has the NP435GA transmission too. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

09-28-2025, 08:35 PM	#293
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 8,115	Re: 67-72 Time Capsules No available SPID pic? __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

09-28-2025, 08:45 PM	#294
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,420	Re: 67-72 Time Capsules Check out Jocko's post from 2016 (post #5 on the first page of this thread). It's the same truck. __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1967 C10 1972 C10

01-02-2026, 05:03 PM	#296
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,534	Re: 67-72 Time Capsules https://en.wheelz.me/1972-chevrolet-c10-pickup-3/ Last edited by factorystock; 01-02-2026 at 06:27 PM.

01-02-2026, 05:15 PM	#297
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,534	Re: 67-72 Time Capsules Time capsule in yellow. Attached Images

01-02-2026, 05:50 PM	#298
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,418	Re: 67-72 Time Capsules Any details on the yellow truck? __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

01-02-2026, 06:55 PM	#300
Steeveedee Ram-A-Lam-A-Ding-Dong Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 11,899	Re: 67-72 Time Capsules That yellow and white truck looks really nice. Anyone know why there's the gap between the cab and the camper? __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA



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