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1969SurvivorC20CST · 05-09-2022, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

First I'd like to say welcome to the board and that you have a great low mileage truck that you just don't see anymore.
As far as the air cleaner, the lid appears to be correct but I don't ever remember seeing that type of air horn base on these trucks. It reminds me of a passenger car base. The base that I think it should have has a longer horn that is usually oriented towards the left side of the engine. Also, the base would not have a provision for a heat riser for 69.
I think I have a air cleaner assembly that came off a 69 396 that I can take a picture of and post here.

Love to see it Dave!

**leddzepp** · 05-09-2022, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmoore

Appears to be a nice truck. The A6 compressor is on the opposite side of the engine than mine. Why? And I have those same sideview mirrors that a few here have said are not original to a 69? I'm pretty sure that air cleaner 396 decal with crossed flags is NOT original. But I agree, You should have bought it😄

He’s using a long water pump, which puts the AC compressor on the driver side and the alternator on the passenger side. Different brackets and pulleys are used, they are not original to these trucks, so I doubt the engine is original to the truck. The mirrors are 71/72, the ralleye wheels are from a 73-up. Still a very nice truck and I wouldn’t kick it out of bed for eating crackers.

Dmoore · 05-09-2022, 11:31 PM

Ahhhh, thanks for the clarity!

LT7A · 05-11-2022, 06:41 AM

I'm enjoying this saga. Dmoore, glad you could join us for a bit while you get this truck sorted. Watch out, you may see one of these out there and decide it needs to be your shop truck. And any of your Mopars that you want to post pictures of would be cool. Lots of threads take side tracks, plus it's your thread anyway. That also gives us some background on what you do. I'm more preservation than restoration, but it's cool to see somebody else's approach.

Dmoore · 05-11-2022, 10:06 AM

Thank you LT7A, Being a Mopar guy I knew right off the bat I needed to find a spot where the knowledge was. Being on 3 or 4 other Mopar forums I really didn't want to create another username/password but how else would I be getting all this great info!? I am a preservationist as well. I specialize in low mile Mopar muscle cars and have owned more than my fair share. To me it's not just the car but actually how that car was built, the documentation, the story behind it, all owner's etc. Most guy's are in the same boat, I just take it to extreme. I do a full background history leaving no stone unturned. Some people think I'm crazy. Oh well.

**jocko** · 05-11-2022, 04:59 PM

The real question is how many low mile MOPARs are you going to eventually need to sell off to buy your first Cheyenne Super swb big block?

Just wait, the bug is very contagious…

Dmoore · 05-11-2022, 06:58 PM

Hopefully none!

Dmoore · 05-11-2022, 07:04 PM

How about this one?

**RenoKeene** · 05-11-2022, 07:06 PM

I thought we all had a Mopar in our closet....

Dmoore · 05-11-2022, 07:08 PM

And

Dmoore · 05-11-2022, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

I thought we all had a Mopar in our closet....

1966/67 Dodge Charger??

**jocko** · 05-11-2022, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmoore

How about this one?

Nope, sorry, not original enough with those headers and wheels...

(that's a beaut)

Dmoore · 05-11-2022, 07:10 PM

**RenoKeene** · 05-11-2022, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmoore

1966/67 Dodge Charger??

66 383 automatic ZERO rust, been in the family 40+ years, we used to drag race it.

Dmoore · 05-11-2022, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

I thought we all had a Mopar in our closet....

Hell I even have a Mustang in the garage! I just don't let me buddies in that one

**FirstOwner69** · 05-11-2022, 09:03 PM

Even I have a Mopar. It likes to tag along behind when we go camping. It has a very close "attachment"

to the truck as we motor down the highway.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-11-2022, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Even I have a Mopar. It likes to tag along behind when we go camping. It has a very close "attachment"

to the truck as we motor down the hioghway.

That’s a real nice camper setup. If you ever want to sell it keep me in mind.

factorystock · 05-11-2022, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

It looks like someone added a few extras after it left the factory. But still lots of signs that it’s a legitimate low mileage survivor.

True, accessories are not listed on SPID. Either added when new by the dealer or, very often, the owner goes back to the GM dealership a year or two later and adds on what their neighbor has ( the Jones')

LT7A · 05-11-2022, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmoore

How about this one?

Um, yeah. That'll do.

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

I thought we all had a Mopar in our closet....

A hidden Mopar might be more common than people realize, given that we're certifiable truck fanatics.

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Originally Posted by jocko

Nope, sorry, not original enough with those headers and wheels...

(that's a beaut)

Wow, good eye. Obviously the wheels are obvious, haha. But I scrolled back up thinking I had missed an underhood picture. And it took me a little bit to see where you saw the headers.

Dmoore · 05-12-2022, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Even I have a Mopar. It likes to tag along behind when we go camping. It has a very close "attachment"

to the truck as we motor down the highway.

Well technically

5025speed · 05-12-2022, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmoore

How about this one?

I love this truck! The black short box with woodgrain trim. Do you think these are 8 inch rallys and what size tires do you think these are? Why are factory black trucks so hard to find !

Dmoore · 05-13-2022, 06:36 PM

I am a dyed in the wool Mopar guy and I like it! Those wheels are wide! Black vehicles in general are harder to find because black shows dirt and is hotter.

factorystock · 05-14-2022, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dmoore

I just mounted 4 Michelin's. LT265/75/R16 LTX A/T2.

Wheel color should be close enough, since your running stainless caps, don't have to worry about matching wheel color to hubcap color ( as in photo)

Dmoore · 05-16-2022, 11:28 PM

Yep, that worked out ok I guess! Thanks for that pic!

Dmoore · 06-02-2022, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Wheel color should be close enough, since your running stainless caps, don't have to worry about matching wheel color to hubcap color ( as in photo)

So I received the beautiful restored S/S hub caps yesterday only to find out they fit very loose on those aftermarket rims. After being told by the company Road Ready Wheels they would fit with no problem. The issue is there should be 4 prominent bumps or protrusions made into these rims. There are only two of these I would call "raised" the other two are barely a high spot. I am more than pissed. So what can be done now short of building up a weld line and grinding that down until the caps fit tight?

05-09-2022, 11:31 PM	#228
Dmoore Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Exmore, Virginia Posts: 293	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor Ahhhh, thanks for the clarity!

05-11-2022, 06:41 AM	#229
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,615	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor I'm enjoying this saga. Dmoore, glad you could join us for a bit while you get this truck sorted. Watch out, you may see one of these out there and decide it needs to be your shop truck. And any of your Mopars that you want to post pictures of would be cool. Lots of threads take side tracks, plus it's your thread anyway. That also gives us some background on what you do. I'm more preservation than restoration, but it's cool to see somebody else's approach. Last edited by LT7A; 05-11-2022 at 11:04 PM.

05-11-2022, 10:06 AM	#230
Dmoore Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Exmore, Virginia Posts: 293	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor Thank you LT7A, Being a Mopar guy I knew right off the bat I needed to find a spot where the knowledge was. Being on 3 or 4 other Mopar forums I really didn't want to create another username/password but how else would I be getting all this great info!? I am a preservationist as well. I specialize in low mile Mopar muscle cars and have owned more than my fair share. To me it's not just the car but actually how that car was built, the documentation, the story behind it, all owner's etc. Most guy's are in the same boat, I just take it to extreme. I do a full background history leaving no stone unturned. Some people think I'm crazy. Oh well.

05-11-2022, 04:59 PM	#231
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor The real question is how many low mile MOPARs are you going to eventually need to sell off to buy your first Cheyenne Super swb big block? Just wait, the bug is very contagious…

05-11-2022, 06:58 PM	#232
Dmoore Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Exmore, Virginia Posts: 293	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor Hopefully none!

05-11-2022, 07:04 PM	#233
Dmoore Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Exmore, Virginia Posts: 293	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor How about this one? Attached Images

05-11-2022, 07:06 PM	#234
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor I thought we all had a Mopar in our closet.... Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

05-11-2022, 07:08 PM	#235
Dmoore Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Exmore, Virginia Posts: 293	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor And Attached Images

05-11-2022, 07:10 PM	#238
Dmoore Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Exmore, Virginia Posts: 293	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor

05-11-2022, 09:03 PM	#241
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,846	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor Even I have a Mopar. It likes to tag along behind when we go camping. It has a very close "attachment" to the truck as we motor down the highway. Attached Images __________________ Jim Last edited by FirstOwner69; 05-11-2022 at 10:05 PM.

05-13-2022, 06:36 PM	#247
Dmoore Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Exmore, Virginia Posts: 293	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor I am a dyed in the wool Mopar guy and I like it! Those wheels are wide! Black vehicles in general are harder to find because black shows dirt and is hotter.

05-16-2022, 11:28 PM	#249
Dmoore Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Exmore, Virginia Posts: 293	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor Yep, that worked out ok I guess! Thanks for that pic!



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