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Bishops Trucks · 02-12-2007, 11:20 PM

Nothing wrong with that truck. Great project material. Welcome from Vienna, Austria.

Phoenix_400 · 02-12-2007, 11:22 PM

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.

Longhorn Man · 02-12-2007, 11:30 PM

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.

FarmTruk · 02-12-2007, 11:33 PM

Hello there Phoenix 400...A big HOWDY from Wallburg, NC.

Looks like you've got yerself a good project there.

Phoenix_400 · 02-12-2007, 11:50 PM

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?

Phoenix_400 · 02-13-2007, 12:17 AM

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.

**too much stuff** · 02-13-2007, 01:19 AM

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)

BigSky71 · 02-13-2007, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phoenix_400

that color was available in 69 only eh? Hmmm, may have to rethink the flat black look I was plannin on.

I agree, nothing is cooler than a rare option especially one as big as paint color, and its a nice hue I must say.

Great truck that just needs a little TLC!

**Yukon Jack** · 02-13-2007, 10:37 AM

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.

project1971 · 02-13-2007, 10:58 AM

great looking start! Welcome from Oklahoma. Your off to a great start with the pictures too. We LOVE pictures!

panhandler62 · 02-13-2007, 11:04 AM

That's a sweet start.

69 CST Shortbed w/ac ..... for the perfect price. Welcome to the boards

toomanytoyz · 02-13-2007, 01:03 PM

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

weasel29gm · 02-13-2007, 02:26 PM

Agree with the rest!! Good project and welcome!!!

**Ron 586** · 02-13-2007, 03:16 PM

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.

Rick Mills · 02-13-2007, 04:31 PM

from Colorado.
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.

gmc1969custom · 02-13-2007, 05:59 PM

Looks like you have a solid restorable truck. Welcome from TEXAS!!!

Jtrux · 02-13-2007, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

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

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.

Phoenix_400 · 02-13-2007, 06:57 PM

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.

low'n slow · 02-13-2007, 08:41 PM

Looks good. I'm glad you get to keep it in the family.

72SWBChevy · 02-13-2007, 11:05 PM

At least you cant see ground through the floor pans...this is a good truck

Phoenix_400 · 02-15-2007, 01:54 AM

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*

ThatOneBlue67 · 02-15-2007, 02:22 AM

Atleast you can fathom what went on in your truck. You wouldn't believe some of the stuff I found in mine when I bought it

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.

redneckgirl · 02-15-2007, 02:46 AM

That's an awesome truck to start with...pretty solid, family history....can't wait to see the progress pics on this one!

02-12-2007, 11:20 PM	#26
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: New member need opinion on truck Nothing wrong with that truck. Great project material. Welcome from Vienna, Austria. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

02-12-2007, 11:22 PM	#27
Phoenix_400 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 35	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.

02-12-2007, 11:30 PM	#28
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	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.

02-12-2007, 11:33 PM	#29
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	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. __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."*

02-12-2007, 11:50 PM	#30
Phoenix_400 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 35	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?

02-13-2007, 12:17 AM	#31
Phoenix_400 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 35	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. Attached Images

02-13-2007, 01:19 AM	#32
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	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) __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-13-2007, 10:37 AM	#34
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	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. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-13-2007, 10:58 AM	#35
project1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 605	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! __________________ 2008 Ford FX2 Screw 1971 C10 project in shop now! 2004 Pontiac Grandam (wifes) 2000 Cavalier z24 (gas saver)

02-13-2007, 11:04 AM	#36
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	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 __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

02-13-2007, 01:03 PM	#37
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	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

02-13-2007, 02:26 PM	#38
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,097	Re: New member need opinion on truck Agree with the rest!! Good project and welcome!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

02-13-2007, 03:16 PM	#39
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	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. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

02-13-2007, 04:31 PM	#40
Rick Mills Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 351	Re: New member need opinion on truck from Colorado. 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. __________________ The Fastor Pastor '68 swb, 447 BBC/ 6-71 Weiand, Dual 950 Bigs Carbs/ 2 1/2" Header tubes - 4" collectors/ M-21 4speed: '70 swb; TH-400 - bagged & shaved. Looking for new engine or parts. Wife - Original {A Real Classic!}

02-13-2007, 05:59 PM	#41
gmc1969custom Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canton, TX Posts: 211	Re: New member need opinion on truck Looks like you have a solid restorable truck. Welcome from TEXAS!!! __________________ 1969 Custom w/Turquoise Interior. 75k miles, 350 V8, THM400 (Almost) All Original



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02-13-2007, 06:57 PM	#43
Phoenix_400 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 35	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. Attached Images

02-13-2007, 08:41 PM	#44
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 883	Re: New member need opinion on truck Looks good. I'm glad you get to keep it in the family.

02-13-2007, 11:05 PM	#45
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: New member need opinion on truck At least you cant see ground through the floor pans...this is a good truck __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

02-15-2007, 01:54 AM	#46
Phoenix_400 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 35	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

02-15-2007, 02:22 AM	#47
ThatOneBlue67 I survived Dead Man's Curve. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Nine-Five-687 Posts: 389	Re: New member need opinion on truck Atleast you can fathom what went on in your truck. You wouldn't believe some of the stuff I found in mine when I bought it 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. __________________ "The people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of it's people." "The Hurricane" 1967 Chevrolet C10 350 Eight Cylinder, 700R4 BowtieOverdrive *Cherry Bomb...* Disturbing the Peace Since 1968.

02-15-2007, 02:46 AM	#48
redneckgirl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Posts: 4,853	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! __________________ The place where you made your stand never mattered. Only that you were there... and still on your feet. Stephen King

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