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#26 |
KEEP ON TRUCKIN'
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Location: Sterling, Va.
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Re: New member need opinion on truck
Nothing wrong with that truck. Great project material. Welcome from Vienna, Austria.
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Fayetteville, NC
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Re: New member need opinion on truck
Thanks alot folks. I can't wait to get started on the ol' lead sled. My grandad didn't think it'd be worth fixin, but he's not a car guy in the least. That truck's been in the family since new and I even learned to drive on it out in the fields when it was runnin and I was barely old enough to reach the pedals. I'm going to see if I can find where those extra leafs came from. I was told it was bought new like that. My grandad has a file with maintainence reciepts dating back into the 70's though, so maybe I can dig something up.
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: New member need opinion on truck
the overload springs may have been a dealer add on, hence, why they've been there since new... but they certinaly aren't stock GM pieces.
An interesting side note... that color was done in 69 only. |
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In Memoriam...
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Wallburg, NC
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Re: New member need opinion on truck
Hello there Phoenix 400...A big HOWDY from Wallburg, NC.
Looks like you've got yerself a good project there.
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Posts: 35
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Re: New member need opinion on truck
that color was available in 69 only eh? Hmmm, may have to rethink the flat black look I was plannin on. Anybody know what rearend gears came in these trucks with the powerglide tranny?
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Fayetteville, NC
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For Too_much_stuff
here's a pic of the glovebox panel. Its the best I've got as the truck is still in alabama. I'll be going home to get it before the end of the month.
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Roadtrip!
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Location: Grand Rapids MN
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Re: New member need opinion on truck
Kind of hard to read, but looks like it has some options. A lot of potential there!!! (maybe cuz i live in the rust belt)
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: NW Montana
Posts: 928
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Re: New member need opinion on truck
Quote:
Great truck that just needs a little TLC! |
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Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
Posts: 12,684
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Re: New member need opinion on truck
Welcome to the board. Get the leaves off the rear of the hood and see if they have worked their way down into the cowl opening. Probably have and they hold a lot of moisture to aid with rust. Looks like a solid truck from your pics and you should have a fun project on your hands.
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 605
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Re: New member need opinion on truck
great looking start! Welcome from Oklahoma. Your off to a great start with the pictures too. We LOVE pictures!
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Java Mechanic
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Martinsburg, WV
Posts: 6,764
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Re: New member need opinion on truck
That's a sweet start.
69 CST Shortbed w/ac ..... for the perfect price. Welcome to the boards
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Luv the Crewcabs
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Andrews, In. 46702
Posts: 4,097
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Re: New member need opinion on truck
Welcome from Indiana, It looks to be in Good Shape to me..........
I think it would be Great since it has Sentimental Value being in Family since New............ Thanks, Rick |
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SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: eleanor wv usa
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Re: New member need opinion on truck
Agree with the rest!! Good project and welcome!!!
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RIP Mr Ron
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Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221
Posts: 8,166
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Re: New member need opinion on truck
You are starting ahead of 95% of the projects that start here. Clean it out and up to be able to see what you have to work with. I would not get rid of that glide in a hurry as they are in demand in some circles. Just take it slow and check everything out before you give away something valuable. Welcome to the board by the way.
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Colorado
Posts: 351
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Re: New member need opinion on truck
![]() All I see is POTENTIAL ![]() That's a great pickup to start with. It can be whatever you want it to be; a reflection of your personality. When you put a part of yourself into that truck, it will become a family treasure.
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#41 |
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Canton, TX
Posts: 210
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Re: New member need opinion on truck
Looks like you have a solid restorable truck. Welcome from TEXAS!!!
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I'm a poor spectator
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: San Antonio, Tx
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Re: New member need opinion on truck
I was thinking the same thing about being in the family since new. I bet even if your grandpa isn't a car guy he would still be proud to see you have it out on the road.
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#43 |
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Posts: 35
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Re: New member need opinion on truck
I can't wait to get this up here and get to work on it. I'll be picking it up before the end of the month. Just need to get my hands on a trailer (tax returns YEA!!!). I'm probably goin ratroddish with this one. Been dyin to build somethin just rough, primered, and mean.
Last of the pic goodies for now. Finally found a couple of the engine bay shots. Not the original engine mind you. Orignal accidently got tossed out when the scrap pile got cleaned up around the barn. heh, and my dad put an ooga horn on it. ![]() |
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#44 |
Too Dumb To Know Better
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 882
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Re: New member need opinion on truck
Looks good. I'm glad you get to keep it in the family.
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#45 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Houston Tx
Posts: 753
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Re: New member need opinion on truck
At least you cant see ground through the floor pans...this is a good truck
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#46 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Posts: 35
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Re: New member need opinion on truck
Well, I guess I'm keepin the powerglide. Mainly cause my dad promised me a heavy beating if I ever got rid of it. haha. ah well, there's always gearvendors. Plus he said he had it built to handle 700hp and had something taken out of it so that makes it snap gears like a shift kit. Probably gonna stick with the factory paint too since it was a one year only option according to one of you guys. Just gonna take off those 2 trim stripes down the side and paint the top to match (don't care much for the white). My grandad might not care much for the truck, but apparently my dad has had alot of um.....good times....in it.
Oh God.....I just realized I may have very well been conceived in that truck *shudder* |
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#47 |
I survived Dead Man's Curve.
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: The Nine-Five-687
Posts: 389
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Re: New member need opinion on truck
![]() ![]() Anyway, you could prob do the original color and still ratrod it. Rake it (these look SUPERB raked with a fleetside bed!!!) and put on some red steelies with white walls! Or some mags! BTW I do believe that Powerglides are a hot item for professional dragging, but don't quote me on this. And if your dad's right, then Hell, keep it. Just don't plan on good gas mileage.
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#48 |
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Bel Air, Maryland
Posts: 4,853
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Re: New member need opinion on truck
That's an awesome truck to start with...pretty solid, family history....can't wait to see the progress pics on this one!
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