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Ta2Don · 10-23-2014, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by clemdaddy

i know, right.

kim whacked me with a ruler for trying to open one of the diecast ones. it was a 66 custom cab, all chromed out with big window. i just wanted to see if it was factory air or not, jeeeez.

**clemdaddy** · 12-17-2014, 07:36 PM

got good news guys...
tilly is alive again. she was recently revived with a dose of funding. so, we're back at it. promise to post up pics of progress soon, but i am tickled be on it.

yesterday i went over to westville in oklahoma and picked up another utility bed truck. this one is extra nice... still in original paint with a factory bed. it has lots of options and was a steal.

heres a few pics from when i drove it home.

Bomp · 12-17-2014, 09:32 PM

Way to go.
Sail panels, perfect grill with bumper guards no less, AC, power brakes,V8,trim and deluxe wheel to boot.
What-a-score!!!

Oh, and a tach AND chrome bumper.

duallyjams · 12-17-2014, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Way to go.
Sail panels, perfect grill with bumper guards no less, AC, power brakes,V8,trim and deluxe wheel to boot.
What-a-score!!!

Oh, and a tach AND chrome bumper.

add 4way flasher to the list

**pdxhall** · 12-17-2014, 10:30 PM

Man, that thing's loaded. Great job!

**joedoh** · 12-17-2014, 10:49 PM

geeze thats a bell and whistle gal. I like the utility beds, but I am not sure I would like one myself. sure look nice though

Ta2Don · 12-17-2014, 11:52 PM

Awesome Score!!!
Diggin' the Patina!!!

Grizz1963 · 12-18-2014, 04:35 AM

Well, the new gal had me at bumper guards........

I see she is on Colorado plates.

Great looking so far, and that you drove her home from OK ?? That's pretty cool.

aggie91 · 12-18-2014, 10:57 AM

Nice score on the new truck. How do yiou find nice trucks like that for a steal. Everthing I find is in bad shape or overpriced and sometimes both...

**clemdaddy** · 12-18-2014, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bomp

Way to go.
Sail panels, perfect grill with bumper guards no less, AC, power brakes,V8,trim and deluxe wheel to boot.
What-a-score!!!

Oh, and a tach AND chrome bumper.

thanks greg, don't run across them this nice very often. looking for some updates on your truckcapades...

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

add 4way flasher to the list

i know, probably just the way i would have ordered it. the weird thing to me is the chevy orange engine color which i didn't think came in trucks...?

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Originally Posted by pdxhall

Man, that thing's loaded. Great job!

thanks bro, just lucky on this one

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Originally Posted by joedoh

geeze thats a bell and whistle gal. I like the utility beds, but I am not sure I would like one myself. sure look nice though

i'm finding out that few shops are building trucks for the service guys and this one is slated for a heat & air guy. and thanks...

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Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Awesome Score!!!
Diggin' the Patina!!!

i dig the patina also but its gonna be shiny and covered with logos... too bad

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Well, the new gal had me at bumper guards........

I see she is on Colorado plates.

Great looking so far, and that you drove her home from OK ?? That's pretty cool.

hey rian, you got a colorado plate in your collection? i got a pair of nice ones... looking forward to next october, meeting you and martin. woohoo

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Nice score on the new truck. How do yiou find nice trucks like that for a steal. Everthing I find is in bad shape or overpriced and sometimes both...

actually sigshooter turned me on to this truck... hes got a sharp eye for them.

the gray utility came with a big box of receipts and paper work including these 2 bits of info... almost never get this stuff.

sodly · 12-18-2014, 11:46 PM

Ex-Custom Camper truck. Must've lead another, more scenic life at one point. Any history on it?

PS: No, the orange engine is not correct.

**Captainfab** · 12-19-2014, 01:23 AM

I'm thinking that the listing for "Engine Conversion" might explain the orange engine. Even though it shows the truck as having originally came from the factory with a 327, the engine in it may not be the original engine. Checking the suffix code on the block would verify that.

I suppose that it is also possible that the dealer pulled the original engine, made some changes to it at the customers request and reinstalled the engine after a paint job. I'm just not sure what the "Engine Conversion" would entail.

**clemdaddy** · 12-19-2014, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sodly

Ex-Custom Camper truck. Must've lead another, more scenic life at one point. Any history on it?

PS: No, the orange engine is not correct.

the truck has 2 auxiliary tanks, 1 on each side located in the front cabinets of the bed. i bought the truck from the second owner and he believed that this is the factory engine. the clock shows 79,000 miles which could be real. all the missing air parts are in the bed cabinets and that makes me think something was perhaps done to the engine.

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

I'm thinking that the listing for "Engine Conversion" might explain the orange engine. Even though it shows the truck as having originally came from the factory with a 327, the engine in it may not be the original engine. Checking the suffix code on the block would verify that.

I suppose that it is also possible that the dealer pulled the original engine, made some changes to it at the customers request and reinstalled the engine after a paint job. I'm just not sure what the "Engine Conversion" would entail.

i will definitely check the vin and date codes on the engine, as well as the box of receipts. i thought that 'engine conversion' might mean that a car motor was installed from the factory. it was built in california according to the build sheet.
don't know much else yet but i sure love a mystery.

aggie91 · 12-19-2014, 11:22 AM

I am asking more than adding a comment about the engine conversion.

Since the SPID notes the "Z20EA Engine Conversion", would that mean that it was done at the factory and not at the dealer? Or were the SPID's applied by the dealer back then? Could the Z20EA option be dealer installed parts that were shipped with the truck from the factory?

Let us know what you find out on this....

Jeff La · 12-20-2014, 10:51 AM

You come up with the coolest trucks

flips72 · 12-24-2014, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff La

You come up with the coolest trucks

x2, glad to see tilley back out. you wouldn't happen to know what the paint code is for that silver would you?

sodly · 12-25-2014, 11:25 PM

[QUOTE=aggie91;6963681]I am asking more than adding a comment about the engine conversion.

Since the SPID notes the "Z20EA Engine Conversion", would that mean that it was done at the factory and not at the dealer? Or were the SPID's applied by the dealer back then? Could the Z20EA option be dealer installed parts that were shipped with the truck from the factory?

I believe the "Engine Conversion" refers to emission equipment applied at the factory for CA trucks.

TJ's Chevy · 12-25-2014, 11:43 PM

Congrats on the new truck!

McMurphy · 12-27-2014, 05:36 PM

I saw the first pic of the new truck and all I could think of was, man old trucks have a really cool smell to them....
Makes me look forward to starting another one.

Congrats, hope your holidays are going great sir !!

**clemdaddy** · 12-28-2014, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

I am asking more than adding a comment about the engine conversion.

Since the SPID notes the "Z20EA Engine Conversion", would that mean that it was done at the factory and not at the dealer? Or were the SPID's applied by the dealer back then? Could the Z20EA option be dealer installed parts that were shipped with the truck from the factory?

Let us know what you find out on this....

date code is right for truck 'june 65'. the vin is not on the front block ledge, it reads 'MK20 800" which is weird. there is not a crankcase vent in back, which may be the 'pos vent' on the spid. the truck has a 4 barrel carb that i don't think the normal 327 option had. and no paper work on a dealer installed engine. so, the mystery continues... po said this is the original motor to this truck.

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Originally Posted by Jeff La

You come up with the coolest trucks

thanks jeff, i dying to keep this one and keep the original paint.

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Originally Posted by flips72

x2, glad to see tilley back out. you wouldn't happen to know what the paint code is for that silver would you?

yeah, me too on tilly, will post up some pics this week. on the silver color, all i know is whats on the build sheet and spid. i haven't seen many silver trucks but i like it.

[quote=sodly;6971509]

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

I am asking more than adding a comment about the engine conversion.

Since the SPID notes the "Z20EA Engine Conversion", would that mean that it was done at the factory and not at the dealer? Or were the SPID's applied by the dealer back then? Could the Z20EA option be dealer installed parts that were shipped with the truck from the factory?

I believe the "Engine Conversion" refers to emission equipment applied at the factory for CA trucks.

you're probably right on the emission parts though the manifolds have definitely been changed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Congrats on the new truck!

thanks bro

Quote:

Originally Posted by McMurphy

I saw the first pic of the new truck and all I could think of was, man old trucks have a really cool smell to them....
Makes me look forward to starting another one.

Congrats, hope your holidays are going great sir !!

the fragrance industry needs to copy that smell and sell it as a womens perfume. it would attract car guys better than that flowery smell they now use.

thanks murph and glad you're back. following your escapades...

Grizz1963 · 01-09-2015, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

hey rian, you got a colorado plate in your collection? i got a pair of nice ones... looking forward to next october, meeting you and martin......

Sorry Clem,

Forgot to reply.

I am fairly sure I have a Colorado plate, but could not find it in my collection, so may be my imagination..

4shongo · 01-09-2015, 11:27 AM

Great looking utility trucks. Glad to see more like mine getting road worthy! Everytime I take mine out, someone offers to buy it. They are unique! Great job..you have amazing skills!!

McMurphy · 01-09-2015, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

glad you're back. following your escapades...

Nicely put

**clemdaddy** · 01-28-2015, 08:00 PM

the utility truck 'tilly' has been the focus of late. got the cab and doors painted. got the dash partly done. got the fenders and grill surround painted and hung. got the gas tank in. did some detail work on the engine and firewall...

heres the pics

Modges'66 · 01-28-2015, 08:30 PM

Whoa!
That looks soooooo nice!
Ain't nothin wrong with those pics!!!!
Lovin it!!!

12-17-2014, 07:36 PM	#302
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: tilly to the rescue got good news guys... tilly is alive again. she was recently revived with a dose of funding. so, we're back at it. promise to post up pics of progress soon, but i am tickled be on it. yesterday i went over to westville in oklahoma and picked up another utility bed truck. this one is extra nice... still in original paint with a factory bed. it has lots of options and was a steal. heres a few pics from when i drove it home. Attached Images

12-17-2014, 09:32 PM	#303
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: tilly to the rescue Way to go. Sail panels, perfect grill with bumper guards no less, AC, power brakes,V8,trim and deluxe wheel to boot. What-a-score!!! Oh, and a tach AND chrome bumper. Last edited by Bomp; 12-17-2014 at 09:37 PM. Reason: had to add more awesome stuff to the list of awesome stuff Clem got on his new truck.

12-17-2014, 10:30 PM	#305
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,084	Re: tilly to the rescue Man, that thing's loaded. Great job! __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

12-17-2014, 10:49 PM	#306
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: tilly to the rescue geeze thats a bell and whistle gal. I like the utility beds, but I am not sure I would like one myself. sure look nice though __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

12-17-2014, 11:52 PM	#307
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: tilly to the rescue Awesome Score!!! Diggin' the Patina!!! __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

12-18-2014, 04:35 AM	#308
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,572	Re: tilly to the rescue Well, the new gal had me at bumper guards........ I see she is on Colorado plates. Great looking so far, and that you drove her home from OK ?? That's pretty cool. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

12-18-2014, 10:57 AM	#309
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: tilly to the rescue Nice score on the new truck. How do yiou find nice trucks like that for a steal. Everthing I find is in bad shape or overpriced and sometimes both... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

12-18-2014, 11:46 PM	#311
sodly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,034	Re: tilly to the rescue Ex-Custom Camper truck. Must've lead another, more scenic life at one point. Any history on it? PS: No, the orange engine is not correct. __________________ WANTED: * 60-66 Chevy and GMC FACTORY PHOTOGRAPHY (scans) of pickups and carryalls. *Custom Camper Club*-- Own a 65-66 Custom Camper? Join us at: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/g...hp?groupid=117

12-19-2014, 01:23 AM	#312
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: tilly to the rescue I'm thinking that the listing for "Engine Conversion" might explain the orange engine. Even though it shows the truck as having originally came from the factory with a 327, the engine in it may not be the original engine. Checking the suffix code on the block would verify that. I suppose that it is also possible that the dealer pulled the original engine, made some changes to it at the customers request and reinstalled the engine after a paint job. I'm just not sure what the "Engine Conversion" would entail. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-19-2014, 11:22 AM	#314
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: tilly to the rescue I am asking more than adding a comment about the engine conversion. Since the SPID notes the "Z20EA Engine Conversion", would that mean that it was done at the factory and not at the dealer? Or were the SPID's applied by the dealer back then? Could the Z20EA option be dealer installed parts that were shipped with the truck from the factory? Let us know what you find out on this.... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

12-20-2014, 10:51 AM	#315
Jeff La Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Donaldsonville, La. Posts: 1,024	Re: tilly to the rescue You come up with the coolest trucks

12-25-2014, 11:25 PM	#317
sodly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,034	Re: tilly to the rescue [QUOTE=aggie91;6963681]I am asking more than adding a comment about the engine conversion. Since the SPID notes the "Z20EA Engine Conversion", would that mean that it was done at the factory and not at the dealer? Or were the SPID's applied by the dealer back then? Could the Z20EA option be dealer installed parts that were shipped with the truck from the factory? I believe the "Engine Conversion" refers to emission equipment applied at the factory for CA trucks. __________________ WANTED: * 60-66 Chevy and GMC FACTORY PHOTOGRAPHY (scans) of pickups and carryalls. *Custom Camper Club*-- Own a 65-66 Custom Camper? Join us at: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/g...hp?groupid=117

12-25-2014, 11:43 PM	#318
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: tilly to the rescue Congrats on the new truck! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

12-27-2014, 05:36 PM	#319
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: tilly to the rescue I saw the first pic of the new truck and all I could think of was, man old trucks have a really cool smell to them.... Makes me look forward to starting another one. Congrats, hope your holidays are going great sir !! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

01-09-2015, 11:27 AM	#322
4shongo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 315	Re: tilly to the rescue Great looking utility trucks. Glad to see more like mine getting road worthy! Everytime I take mine out, someone offers to buy it. They are unique! Great job..you have amazing skills!!



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01-28-2015, 08:00 PM	#324
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: tilly to the rescue the utility truck 'tilly' has been the focus of late. got the cab and doors painted. got the dash partly done. got the fenders and grill surround painted and hung. got the gas tank in. did some detail work on the engine and firewall... heres the pics Attached Images

01-28-2015, 08:30 PM	#325
Modges'66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, otherwise known as Beer City U.S.A. Posts: 1,081	Re: tilly to the rescue Whoa! That looks soooooo nice! Ain't nothin wrong with those pics!!!! Lovin it!!! __________________ My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512904

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