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**68 Stepside** · 05-18-2007, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LonghornJeff

how about...
tinted galss
body side molding
air
aux spring equepment
brake booster equip
62amp delco generator
fuelfilter equip
turbo 400
crome hubcaps
aux battery
marker lamps (roof)
Tachometer
power outlet box-6
green vinal coustom
front center seatbelt
Sholder belt
door edge guards
west coast mirror-J
front and rear HD shocks
HD front suspention
Max track posi (DANA 4.11)
engine block heater
manual throttle
396 ci v8
power steering
16.25x8.25 spare
camper wiring
SPEED WARNING INDICATOR
push button raido
camper name plate
white/olive green
also deeler installed spotlight
all of this and its a Longhorn to boot!

hope i didnt miss any

The first truck that came to mind when I saw the "I'd like to see the rarest combination of options" post was Jeff's. Damn impressive to see all this stuff on one truck, and a few goofy options too (IE: outlet box and generator). You should take a pic of the "generator" too Jeff, if I remember correctly it was pretty wild looking.

**67 cst swb** · 05-18-2007, 11:56 AM

I think I pitched out one of those outlet boxes a bunch of years ago, It wasn't mounted, it was just thrown in the bed of a 3/4ton parts truck I had bought. The truck also had the carpet flattend and holes in the floor board next to the seat...
I hope there not worth a mint now, I would have to scream and claw my face if so.

*Shane* · 05-18-2007, 12:51 PM

I have NEVER seen one of these trucks that was completely rust free. So I would have to say that this would be a very rare option indeed.

**Already Gone** · 05-19-2007, 11:59 PM

Ttt

**leddzepp** · 05-20-2007, 12:08 AM

I think the clock went in where the vacuum guage would have gone. At least this is what it says in one of my restoration books. I saw one on a truck for sale on ebay a loooong time ago, but couldn't tell you if it was factory or not.

Sammy · 05-20-2007, 12:14 AM

I talked to a guy today he told me he worked @ the St louis truck plant in late 69, 70 & 71. He claimed that for 4 weeks they had him typing the sheets for the glove boxes option lists. He hated the job so bad but figured if he typed them all and made the same mistake they would move him to something else. Well he claims he typed for 6 months and when ever he was to type a "2" he made it a "Z" on the Vin #. They never caught it he claimed. Then 3 yrs ago he bought a 71 GMC L/B and driving it home a cop pulled him over checking for a stolen truck..His option sheet had a "z" instead of a "2" and didn't match his title. Long story maybe not true..but made for good conversation.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-20-2007, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammy

I talked to a guy today he told me he worked @ the St louis truck plant in late 69, 70 & 71. He claimed that for 4 weeks they had him typing the sheets for the glove boxes option lists. He hated the job so bad but figured if he typed them all and made the same mistake they would move him to something else. Well he claims he typed for 6 months and when ever he was to type a "2" he made it a "Z" on the Vin #. They never caught it he claimed. Then 3 yrs ago he bought a 71 GMC L/B and driving it home a cop pulled him over checking for a stolen truck..His option sheet had a "z" instead of a "2" and didn't match his title. Long story maybe not true..but made for good conversation.

interesting, but kinda hard to believe, does make a good story though

Rod · 05-20-2007, 08:27 AM

Yo Chip...that's a keeper.

chipflyer · 05-20-2007, 09:54 AM

Yes, that is a real knee slapper!

chipflyer · 05-20-2007, 11:02 AM

Rod, I used to have a picture of a box of original SPID labels that were all connected and were tractor feed type labels that ran through a line printer. Do you have that pic? Anybody else have it?
It is the one piece of original material that I really wish I could find. It would really help clear up the myth that the labels were done 1 at a time by some guy with a typewriter.

Jeff

**jerry moss** · 05-20-2007, 02:08 PM

there is an older gentleman locally that did install clocks in our trucks for dealerships in the bay area. it's possible that someone purchased one back in 72 and assumed it was factory since it was installed before they took delivery of the truck.
as for rarity, i've owned and parted over 200 67-72s over the past 25 years and in that time i've had several tilts,tachs, am/fm radios, buckets, tow hooks,toolboxes, etc. of all the trucks only two had factory shoulder belts and i've had ONE 4x4 with posi front and rear-it was a 71 custom deluxe 1/2 ton and also had 16 x 6 wheels on the build sheet. i talked with the original owner and he had ordered it strictly for out of state hunting trips and he said it took 6 months to get it because he ordered the posi front axle.

jgrh64 · 05-20-2007, 03:55 PM

RPO question why are some TH-350's listed as M49 and others like my 70 is RPO M38 ?

**fine69** · 05-20-2007, 04:55 PM

Rarest option/accessoryis an 8 track tape holder. It mounted to the bottom of the door. Held like 6 or 8 tapes. I saw it when i visited Chevy Duty about 6 years ago. A guy who worked the counter there had it at the store. His name was Charlie. He was/is a member here.
Thats the rarest thing i have seen.

PanelDeland · 05-20-2007, 05:05 PM

Tilt wheel with floor shift would be up there.I've only ever seen one.Seems most people who ordered floor shift went for a more basic truck.I'm guessing the ocassional "BIG BOY"farmer may have requested it for ease of entry/exit.

lbpd719 · 05-21-2007, 04:20 AM

There's a truck on E-Bay I just spied that is "fully restored perfect conditions" item # 220113037617 (69 C-10), which really shows us all what the most rare options on a fully restored vehicle really were..

"FULLY RESTORED TO ITS ORIGINAL STATE THIS TRUCK IS A REAL NICE BUY ITS READY FOR PICK UP OR WE CAN FIND YOU A CHEAP FREIGHT COMPANY THAT WILL GLADLY TAKE THIS TRUCK STRAIGHT TO YOU"

Highlights of this fully restored truck's options are as follows.

Accelerator Pedal Delete.
Custom pre-etched upper door metal.
Rust.
Factory Aftermarket A/C.
Steering Wheel Of the Future.
Factory Clock (The one we have all been looking for with white face and roman numerals)
Heater Core Hose Delete.
Krylon Engine Compartment Dressing.
Krylon Engine Dressing.
Krylon Spark Plug Protective coating.
Factory AM Stereo.
Water Damaged Door Panels.
Self Lifting Dash Pad.

And the list goes on.. (although, it really isn't all THAT bad)

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-21-2007, 05:36 AM

nice clock

boundstaffpress · 05-21-2007, 11:56 AM

I have front and rear posi on my 67. Makes snow a lot of fun. I knew it was rare, but didn't know how rare. It is the reason I don't want to sell the truck.

05-18-2007, 11:56 AM	#27
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: The Rarest Option I think I pitched out one of those outlet boxes a bunch of years ago, It wasn't mounted, it was just thrown in the bed of a 3/4ton parts truck I had bought. The truck also had the carpet flattend and holes in the floor board next to the seat... I hope there not worth a mint now, I would have to scream and claw my face if so. __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 05-18-2007 at 11:56 AM.

05-18-2007, 12:51 PM	#28
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: The Rarest Option I have NEVER seen one of these trucks that was completely rust free. So I would have to say that this would be a very rare option indeed.

05-19-2007, 11:59 PM	#29
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,109	Re: The Rarest Option Ttt __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

05-20-2007, 12:08 AM	#30
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,997	Re: The Rarest Option I think the clock went in where the vacuum guage would have gone. At least this is what it says in one of my restoration books. I saw one on a truck for sale on ebay a loooong time ago, but couldn't tell you if it was factory or not.

05-20-2007, 12:14 AM	#31
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: The Rarest Option I talked to a guy today he told me he worked @ the St louis truck plant in late 69, 70 & 71. He claimed that for 4 weeks they had him typing the sheets for the glove boxes option lists. He hated the job so bad but figured if he typed them all and made the same mistake they would move him to something else. Well he claims he typed for 6 months and when ever he was to type a "2" he made it a "Z" on the Vin #. They never caught it he claimed. Then 3 yrs ago he bought a 71 GMC L/B and driving it home a cop pulled him over checking for a stolen truck..His option sheet had a "z" instead of a "2" and didn't match his title. Long story maybe not true..but made for good conversation. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

05-20-2007, 08:27 AM	#33
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: The Rarest Option Yo Chip...that's a keeper. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife. Last edited by Rod; 05-20-2007 at 08:28 AM.

05-20-2007, 09:54 AM	#34
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: The Rarest Option Yes, that is a real knee slapper! __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

05-20-2007, 11:02 AM	#35
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: The Rarest Option Rod, I used to have a picture of a box of original SPID labels that were all connected and were tractor feed type labels that ran through a line printer. Do you have that pic? Anybody else have it? It is the one piece of original material that I really wish I could find. It would really help clear up the myth that the labels were done 1 at a time by some guy with a typewriter. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

05-20-2007, 02:08 PM	#36
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,863	Re: The Rarest Option there is an older gentleman locally that did install clocks in our trucks for dealerships in the bay area. it's possible that someone purchased one back in 72 and assumed it was factory since it was installed before they took delivery of the truck. as for rarity, i've owned and parted over 200 67-72s over the past 25 years and in that time i've had several tilts,tachs, am/fm radios, buckets, tow hooks,toolboxes, etc. of all the trucks only two had factory shoulder belts and i've had ONE 4x4 with posi front and rear-it was a 71 custom deluxe 1/2 ton and also had 16 x 6 wheels on the build sheet. i talked with the original owner and he had ordered it strictly for out of state hunting trips and he said it took 6 months to get it because he ordered the posi front axle. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

05-20-2007, 03:55 PM	#37
jgrh64 Prestige member Old Farts Club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland Posts: 502	Re: The Rarest Option RPO question why are some TH-350's listed as M49 and others like my 70 is RPO M38 ? __________________ Hey sombodys gotta do it!

05-20-2007, 04:55 PM	#38
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: The Rarest Option Rarest option/accessoryis an 8 track tape holder. It mounted to the bottom of the door. Held like 6 or 8 tapes. I saw it when i visited Chevy Duty about 6 years ago. A guy who worked the counter there had it at the store. His name was Charlie. He was/is a member here. Thats the rarest thing i have seen. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

05-20-2007, 05:05 PM	#39
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: The Rarest Option Tilt wheel with floor shift would be up there.I've only ever seen one.Seems most people who ordered floor shift went for a more basic truck.I'm guessing the ocassional "BIG BOY"farmer may have requested it for ease of entry/exit. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

05-21-2007, 04:20 AM	#40
lbpd719 Zappaphile! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Banos, California Posts: 228	Re: The Rarest Option There's a truck on E-Bay I just spied that is "fully restored perfect conditions" item # 220113037617 (69 C-10), which really shows us all what the most rare options on a fully restored vehicle really were.. "FULLY RESTORED TO ITS ORIGINAL STATE THIS TRUCK IS A REAL NICE BUY ITS READY FOR PICK UP OR WE CAN FIND YOU A CHEAP FREIGHT COMPANY THAT WILL GLADLY TAKE THIS TRUCK STRAIGHT TO YOU" Highlights of this fully restored truck's options are as follows. Accelerator Pedal Delete. Custom pre-etched upper door metal. Rust. Factory Aftermarket A/C. Steering Wheel Of the Future. Factory Clock (The one we have all been looking for with white face and roman numerals) Heater Core Hose Delete. Krylon Engine Compartment Dressing. Krylon Engine Dressing. Krylon Spark Plug Protective coating. Factory AM Stereo. Water Damaged Door Panels. Self Lifting Dash Pad. And the list goes on.. (although, it really isn't all THAT bad) Attached Images __________________ 1969 C20 LWB Camper Special - The Beater.. 1998 Cheyenne V6 - 4/6 Drop - For The Son Last edited by lbpd719; 05-21-2007 at 04:26 AM. Reason: oops..

05-21-2007, 05:36 AM	#41
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: The Rarest Option nice clock __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

05-21-2007, 11:56 AM	#42
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: The Rarest Option I have front and rear posi on my 67. Makes snow a lot of fun. I knew it was rare, but didn't know how rare. It is the reason I don't want to sell the truck. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis



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