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Low Elco · 08-25-2013, 09:05 AM

Did you take it to Hartman? I was working on Yeller, I wanted to go. Man, that's a cool truck. Where'd you get it?

jhwkns · 08-25-2013, 10:26 AM

Nice one. How much for the fenders?

powell72 · 08-25-2013, 10:56 AM

That's super cool, what's the story behind it having no miles?
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STOCKISH · 08-25-2013, 11:00 AM

Man I would love to have that in my garage.

factorystock · 08-25-2013, 11:24 AM

Regardless of the miles on this great rare truck, its amazing how few base model trucks ever get restored on this site. Most get the typical drop and wide tires with mag or rally wheels or full wheelcovers. IMO, it seems the car culture is conditioned to think the more bling the better. It's refreshing to see a truck like this agian, a very under represented segment of automotive history.

**Joesjunk** · 08-25-2013, 11:27 AM

Here are a few more pics

**Joesjunk** · 08-25-2013, 11:28 AM

a few more

**Joesjunk** · 08-25-2013, 11:49 AM

This story is that it was ordered new by a woman that never really used it, she kept it in the garage. When she passed away it was to be passed down to a grandson. The grandson never got the truck, as he was in trouble with the law and the family wouldnt let him have it. They just let it sit all these years and never drove it. I have talked to the woman who actually inherited the truck and kept it from her son. It is from Texas.

slow-1 · 08-25-2013, 11:50 AM

Very nice!

It would be really hard for me not to drive it...understand wanting to keep miles off of it though.

In The Ten Ring · 08-25-2013, 12:04 PM

Joesjunk,

Thanks for the additional front pic, but I'd like a shot head on, I'd like to see where the black line around the outer grill should be.....mine fell off probably 30 years ago....

Flint70step · 08-25-2013, 12:23 PM

You found a unicorn in a field of four leaf clovers.F-ing beautiful

**uncle** · 08-25-2013, 01:23 PM

Not to be nosey but how did you find it?
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fp1967 · 08-25-2013, 01:59 PM

Thanks for the extra pics and info.

**Joesjunk** · 08-25-2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

Joesjunk,

Thanks for the additional front pic, but I'd like a shot head on, I'd like to see where the black line around the outer grill should be.....mine fell off probably 30 years ago....

The black stripe on the outside of the grill is a '71 only thing, but I'll get a better pic if you want it
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**Joesjunk** · 08-25-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by uncle

Not to be nosey but how did you find it?
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I actually found it on eBay, drove to see it first, then won the bid
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In The Ten Ring · 08-25-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

The black stripe on the outside of the grill is a '71 only thing, but I'll get a better pic if you want it
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Really? That might explain why I have no black paint left on the outer grill except around the headlights....thanks man!

One less thing to paint now.

apacheben · 08-25-2013, 02:31 PM

Sweet looking truck.
drive it, I would.

leftybass209 · 08-25-2013, 06:58 PM

Beautiful truck, I just don't understand saving it. It's only a virgin once, and it's 2000+ miles past that. Personally I'd document every part and piece on it, with multiple pictures and video, then either sell it or drive it regularly. Fact is, every part on that truck is 42 years old and not getting any younger. Vehicles were designed to be driven to keep grease and mechanical parts from seizing up. Wait too long and you'll have a petrified truck!

67_C-30 · 08-25-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by leftybass209

Beautiful truck, I just don't understand saving it. It's only a virgin once, and it's 2000+ miles past that. Personally I'd document every part and piece on it, with multiple pictures and video, then either sell it or drive it regularly. Fact is, every part on that truck is 42 years old and not getting any younger. Vehicles were designed to be driven to keep grease and mechanical parts from seizing up. Wait too long and you'll have a petrified truck!

I define virgin different than you, I guess. That truck has factory paint, interior, engine - everything, and driving it often puts wear and tear on that. Its only stock once, and that what's I define as virgin.

By your definition, it was "deflowered" by simply pulling it out of the factory onto the transport truck.

With all that said, I'd definitely drive it as well, but it would be a sunny day affair. I wouldn't drive it in the rain, and certainly not in the snow. I would be less worried about keeping miles off of it than I would be keeping it stock.

Of course, it's Joe's truck, so he has to make that decision.

**TBONE1964** · 08-25-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

I actually found it on eBay, drove to see it first, then won the bid
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Hey Joe,

I am going to be in your area in a month or so and I would love to meet you and see your truck. I will PM you when I get my schedule in order but I am thinking first week in October.

NC_John · 08-25-2013, 07:56 PM

with the debate of whether or not it should be driven aside, that is one freaking cool truck. If it was mine I might be scared to drive it....maybe with a full perimeter police escort.

**Joesjunk** · 08-25-2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TBONE1964

Hey Joe,

I am going to be in your area in a month or so and I would love to meet you and see your truck. I will PM you when I get my schedule in order but I am thinking first week in October.

You bet, you are welcome to drop by anytime. Just let me know
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**Joesjunk** · 08-25-2013, 08:14 PM

I sure don't mind putting a few miles on it. My biggest worry is someone crashing into it. You can never replace original paint!
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Spartan · 08-25-2013, 08:19 PM

Beautiful.
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slow-1 · 08-25-2013, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

I sure don't mind putting a few miles on it. My biggest worry is someone crashing into it. You can never replace original paint!
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True that!

No insurance can ever cover it either.

08-25-2013, 09:05 AM	#26
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Took the 2k mile truck out today Did you take it to Hartman? I was working on Yeller, I wanted to go. Man, that's a cool truck. Where'd you get it? __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

08-25-2013, 10:26 AM	#27
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: Took the 2k mile truck out today Nice one. How much for the fenders? __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

08-25-2013, 10:56 AM	#28
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Took the 2k mile truck out today That's super cool, what's the story behind it having no miles? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

08-25-2013, 11:00 AM	#29
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Took the 2k mile truck out today Man I would love to have that in my garage. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

08-25-2013, 11:24 AM	#30
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,376	Re: Took the 2k mile truck out today Regardless of the miles on this great rare truck, its amazing how few base model trucks ever get restored on this site. Most get the typical drop and wide tires with mag or rally wheels or full wheelcovers. IMO, it seems the car culture is conditioned to think the more bling the better. It's refreshing to see a truck like this agian, a very under represented segment of automotive history.

08-25-2013, 11:27 AM	#31
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,698	Re: Took the 2k mile truck out today Here are a few more pics Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

08-25-2013, 11:28 AM	#32
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,698	Re: Took the 2k mile truck out today a few more Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

08-25-2013, 11:49 AM	#33
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,698	Re: Took the 2k mile truck out today This story is that it was ordered new by a woman that never really used it, she kept it in the garage. When she passed away it was to be passed down to a grandson. The grandson never got the truck, as he was in trouble with the law and the family wouldnt let him have it. They just let it sit all these years and never drove it. I have talked to the woman who actually inherited the truck and kept it from her son. It is from Texas. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

08-25-2013, 11:50 AM	#34
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: Took the 2k mile truck out today Very nice! It would be really hard for me not to drive it...understand wanting to keep miles off of it though. __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

08-25-2013, 12:04 PM	#35
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Took the 2k mile truck out today Joesjunk, Thanks for the additional front pic, but I'd like a shot head on, I'd like to see where the black line around the outer grill should be.....mine fell off probably 30 years ago....

08-25-2013, 12:23 PM	#36
Flint70step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 586	Re: Took the 2k mile truck out today You found a unicorn in a field of four leaf clovers.F-ing beautiful __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super LWB 350/350 Factory A/C Tilt/Posi White/Med Red/White(on the way) 72 Custom Deluxe Burb(Arizona truck)Nice interior Great patina Project Patina Azul http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467668

08-25-2013, 01:23 PM	#37
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,287	Re: Took the 2k mile truck out today Not to be nosey but how did you find it? Posted via Mobile Device

08-25-2013, 01:59 PM	#38
fp1967 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: U.P. of Michigan Posts: 115	Re: Took the 2k mile truck out today Thanks for the extra pics and info.

08-25-2013, 02:31 PM	#42
apacheben Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: modesto ca Posts: 63	Re: Took the 2k mile truck out today Sweet looking truck. drive it, I would.

08-25-2013, 06:58 PM	#43
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,188	Re: Took the 2k mile truck out today Beautiful truck, I just don't understand saving it. It's only a virgin once, and it's 2000+ miles past that. Personally I'd document every part and piece on it, with multiple pictures and video, then either sell it or drive it regularly. Fact is, every part on that truck is 42 years old and not getting any younger. Vehicles were designed to be driven to keep grease and mechanical parts from seizing up. Wait too long and you'll have a petrified truck!



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08-25-2013, 07:56 PM	#46
NC_John Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 1,639	Re: Took the 2k mile truck out today with the debate of whether or not it should be driven aside, that is one freaking cool truck. If it was mine I might be scared to drive it....maybe with a full perimeter police escort. __________________ 1970 C-10 LWB "Blu" Instagram (current build pictures) 70_nc_c10

08-25-2013, 08:14 PM	#48
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,698	Re: Took the 2k mile truck out today I sure don't mind putting a few miles on it. My biggest worry is someone crashing into it. You can never replace original paint! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

08-25-2013, 08:19 PM	#49
Spartan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Backwoods, OR Posts: 888	Re: Took the 2k mile truck out today Beautiful. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '69 K20 350/4 speed/Rockwell/D44/HO52. "orange rhymes with door hinge"

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