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project1971 · 02-14-2011, 10:41 AM

awsome story and truck! nice job tracking her down

Critter · 02-14-2011, 10:59 AM

Very cool. I missed out on buying back the first new truck my grandpa ever bought, a 54 GMC. It sat in our hometown for years and one day it was gone, haven't seen it since but I'm still looking.

sanford66 · 02-14-2011, 11:31 AM

Sweet. Great story and a nice looking truck! Joseph

GCncsuHD · 02-14-2011, 11:38 AM

Cool story, glad it's back in the family. I also have my 67 that my great grandfather bought new in 67, lots of good memories in that truck, can't wait to be riding around, with his memory riding shotgun with an old picture of me and him on the dash

50bomb · 02-14-2011, 11:54 AM

Great story and killer truck.

haulnrat · 02-14-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wild4wheels

Saweet! Congrats man. Dig the Burb ... did I see that at the Power Tour? What part of Iowa are you from?

South East of Des Moines about 45 miles.

I didn't make the Power Tour last year, but I did drive it to Bonneville and I was at Des Moines GG with it.

haulnrat · 02-14-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GCncsuHD

Cool story, glad it's back in the family. I also have my 67 that my great grandfather bought new in 67, lots of good memories in that truck, can't wait to be riding around, with his memory riding shotgun with an old picture of me and him on the dash

Great plan, I wish I could find some old pictures of it when Grandpa owned it. I may have to talk to Grandma about that.

Steve Vos · 03-09-2011, 05:58 PM

Great looking truck. Enjoy it.

Ozark Tim · 03-09-2011, 06:14 PM

Very cool!
Had the same thing happen to me with my gramp's 71 all blue Cheyenne Super
He bought new, but have never found it.
He traded his in for a new 76 and the truck wass sold to a local couple around Hartville, MO where I watched it until I turned of age.
I went to the couple's house to buy it back with my grandma and they had just sold it a month earlier after having it for 7 years.
Last known location of the person they sold it to was Mtn. grove, MO around 1983 if anyone out there happens to see one!
Congrats, now enjoy!
Tim

haulnrat · 03-09-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Vos

Great looking truck. Enjoy it.

Thanks Dad! I hope you come up this summer for a cruise. I may even let you take mom.

haulnrat · 03-09-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ozark Tim

Very cool!
Had the same thing happen to me with my gramp's 71 all blue Cheyenne Super
He bought new, but have never found it.
He traded his in for a new 76 and the truck wass sold to a local couple around Hartville, MO where I watched it until I turned of age.
I went to the couple's house to buy it back with my grandma and they had just sold it a month earlier after having it for 7 years.
Last known location of the person they sold it to was Mtn. grove, MO around 1983 if anyone out there happens to see one!
Congrats, now enjoy!
Tim

Thanks Tim, I will.

67_ShortFleet · 03-09-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by haulnrat

South East of Des Moines about 45 miles.

I didn't make the Power Tour last year, but I did drive it to Bonneville and I was at Des Moines GG with it.

Congrats!! Real sharp truck! Are you bringing grandpas truck to goodguys this year? Did you camp last year at GG?

VA72C10 · 03-09-2011, 10:43 PM

Cool story! What are your plans besides driving it?

haulnrat · 03-09-2011, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_ShortFleet

Congrats!! Real sharp truck! Are you bringing grandpas truck to goodguys this year? Did you camp last year at GG?

Yes, we camped, probably do it again this year.

Plan to have to have Grandpa's truck and the burb there. The 'burb might be for sale. That was kind of the deal to be able to buy Grandpa's old truck.

haulnrat · 03-09-2011, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Cool story! What are your plans besides driving it?

The rockers and cab corners are rusty. Probably leave that for a while.

It needs a seat cover. I want to change out the mirrors and rear bumper. It might get the slots from my 'burb.

My son (he's 7) and I might make it a project in a few years.

1976HighSierra · 03-24-2011, 10:17 PM

Any luck with finding old pics of the truck?

67_ShortFleet · 03-24-2011, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by haulnrat

Yes, we camped, probably do it again this year.

Plan to have to have Grandpa's truck and the burb there. The 'burb might be for sale. That was kind of the deal to be able to buy Grandpa's old truck.

I think I remember your burb there. I will find you this year and introduce myself. I had a yellow vw beetle there last year. We were near the entrance.

Flint70step · 03-24-2011, 11:58 PM

Glad it made it back to the Fam.Cool story,great ending

haulnrat · 03-26-2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 1976HighSierra

Any luck with finding old pics of the truck?

I asked Grandma. She didn't know of any. Not something they probably did back then.

Ony chance of seeing it is in the background of some pictures of the grandkids.

Are you coming to GG DSM this year? I'll have a burb for you to drive.

haulnrat · 03-26-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 67_ShortFleet

I think I remember your burb there. I will find you this year and introduce myself. I had a yellow vw beetle there last year. We were near the entrance.

Sounds great. We will be camping with a bunch of other people. One will be my buddies hot rod aka rat rod that was on the November cover of HOT ROD.

o6r1man · 03-26-2011, 11:04 AM

Very cool indeed!!! Congrats on the find!!!! My uncle died in a bike wreck a few years back and he had a 65 big back window swb. I'm watching waiting for the day it comes up for sale!!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-26-2011, 12:21 PM

Great story glad you finally got what ya wanted and the ol girl looks pretty damn good too... congrats.

OJ1988 · 03-26-2011, 04:13 PM

Cool truck, even better tow vehicle!

67_ShortFleet · 03-26-2011, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by haulnrat

Sounds great. We will be camping with a bunch of other people. One will be my buddies hot rod aka rat rod that was on the November cover of HOT ROD.

I went diggin through my magazines. I remember that beast. Case grill shell and all.

1976HighSierra · 03-30-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by haulnrat

Are you coming to GG DSM this year? I'll have a burb for you to drive.

No, I don't think we'll be able to make it. With two other trips planned this year won't be able to afford a third.

02-14-2011, 10:41 AM	#26
project1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 605	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought awsome story and truck! nice job tracking her down __________________ 2008 Ford FX2 Screw 1971 C10 project in shop now! 2004 Pontiac Grandam (wifes) 2000 Cavalier z24 (gas saver)

02-14-2011, 10:59 AM	#27
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought Very cool. I missed out on buying back the first new truck my grandpa ever bought, a 54 GMC. It sat in our hometown for years and one day it was gone, haven't seen it since but I'm still looking. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

02-14-2011, 11:31 AM	#28
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought Sweet. Great story and a nice looking truck! Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

02-14-2011, 11:38 AM	#29
GCncsuHD Charlie Daniels w/ a Tq Wrench Join Date: May 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 1,570	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought Cool story, glad it's back in the family. I also have my 67 that my great grandfather bought new in 67, lots of good memories in that truck, can't wait to be riding around, with his memory riding shotgun with an old picture of me and him on the dash __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 67 C10 Shortbed "Great Grandpa's Truck" I6 3 on the Tree 71k original miles 5.3 swap in the works 69 K5 Blazer-Family Beach Cruiser Project 78 K30 Dually Semi-Retired Fire Truck 350/SM465 35"s SOLD01 2500HD ECSB 6.0 4x4 5.13's 8" lift 38"s

02-14-2011, 11:54 AM	#30
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought Great story and killer truck.

03-09-2011, 05:58 PM	#33
Steve Vos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Jackson, Tennessee Posts: 5	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought Great looking truck. Enjoy it. __________________ '69 GMC 396/TH400 SWB '86 Silverado 350/350 LWB

03-09-2011, 06:14 PM	#34
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought Very cool! Had the same thing happen to me with my gramp's 71 all blue Cheyenne Super He bought new, but have never found it. He traded his in for a new 76 and the truck wass sold to a local couple around Hartville, MO where I watched it until I turned of age. I went to the couple's house to buy it back with my grandma and they had just sold it a month earlier after having it for 7 years. Last known location of the person they sold it to was Mtn. grove, MO around 1983 if anyone out there happens to see one! Congrats, now enjoy! Tim

03-09-2011, 10:43 PM	#38
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought Cool story! What are your plans besides driving it? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 03-09-2011 at 10:44 PM.

03-24-2011, 10:17 PM	#41
1976HighSierra Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 27	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought Any luck with finding old pics of the truck? __________________ God Bless America

03-24-2011, 11:58 PM	#43
Flint70step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 586	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought Glad it made it back to the Fam.Cool story,great ending

03-26-2011, 11:04 AM	#46
o6r1man Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: KS Posts: 268	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought Very cool indeed!!! Congrats on the find!!!! My uncle died in a bike wreck a few years back and he had a 65 big back window swb. I'm watching waiting for the day it comes up for sale!! __________________ 1970 SWB "old flame" 1967 SWB c10 sold 1972 Elcamino 496 2012 Denali HD dmax

03-26-2011, 12:21 PM	#47
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Grandpa's old truck found and bought Great story glad you finally got what ya wanted and the ol girl looks pretty damn good too... congrats. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-26-2011, 04:13 PM	#48
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