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RDrancher · 11-21-2015, 06:01 PM

Nice find! My wife is looking over my shoulder here and says..."I wouldn't change a thing. Just wash it and drive it to the Walmart!"

**special-K** · 11-21-2015, 06:27 PM

I like yours way better than the one I had. Mine had all the trim removed and gone and it was painted root beer metallic. None of the tri-5 parts places dealt in 4drs, let alone station wagons. A '75 Monte Carlo had donated it's 350/TH350/floor shifter and rallye wheels, it had a green metal flake steering wheel, and a Lincoln electric seat. Since it was a 4dr I wanted a more stock look. If mine was like this one I would still own it

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Not me. I would just check out all the safety stuff, wash it, and drive it the way it is. Luckily I don't have to go too far for Ice Cream...

LockDoc

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Originally Posted by RDrancher

Nice find! My wife is looking over my shoulder here and says..."I wouldn't change a thing. Just wash it and drive it to the Walmart!"

We're on the same wave length. That's exactly what I would do. Around here we call them grocery gitters. Out local ice cream place is where the cruise-in happens, so lots of pro-touring (do those guys get paid?) stuff there.

Daddy'O · 11-21-2015, 07:04 PM

Getting the car in shape to safely drive to town will be my first priority. Well, maybe a bath first.

The pro-touring mods are a couple of years down the road. I’ve got a Jeep to finish, then I will be starting on Greenie, my ’72 GMC ¾ ton 4x4. I know we put the “wagon” in front of the horse, but we couldn’t walk away from this find.

tommys72 · 11-21-2015, 09:37 PM

Awesome find! That's a nice ride there

Super_Dave · 11-22-2015, 12:54 AM

I'm jealous! My 13 year old daughter has been looking for Tri-5 to fix up so she can drive it to school if a few years... at least there is hope for those of us still looking! In my area, your ride would have brought a significant price, but you never know, there is always the little old lady from Pasadena... right?!

Daddy'O · 11-22-2015, 01:50 AM

I have to say SD, there is hope. I would have never in my life thought this would have been presented to us. So yes, the little old lady from Pasadena is still around for all of us. Good luck on your search. Very cool a young girl would be interested in any older ride, especially a Tri-5.

**special-K** · 11-22-2015, 08:56 AM

I'm sure that car will be just fine sitting in that nice shop waiting for it's turn

My only brother is 15 years younger than me. My folks had moved back up on the mountain after I left home. Once he became driving/working age I knew he would need a vehicle to be able to work and my parents wouldn't have been able to help. So, I gave him the wagon for his first car. He's a drummer and I got pleasure in knowing he was hauling his drum set to gigs in that wagon.

**Advanced Design** · 11-22-2015, 10:53 AM

Wayne, my wife loves the wagon and the story about finding it too. Sometimes you gotta strike while the iron is hot.

Ok, this should be obvious to me...I've never noticed the rear bumper with the dished in area before. Thinking it is for a continental kit though I don't believe I've seen one on a wagon. Gonna have to do some Googling now.

**Advanced Design** · 11-22-2015, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Wayne, my wife loves the wagon and the story about finding it too. Sometimes you gotta strike while the iron is hot.

Ok, this should be obvious to me...I've never noticed the rear bumper with the dished in area before. Thinking it is for a continental kit though I don't believe I've seen one on a wagon. Gonna have to do some Googling now.

Answered my question...the dish makes room for mounting the license plate so it isn't mounted on the tail gate. Just never noticed that before.

Daddy'O · 11-22-2015, 07:39 PM

Hey Doug!

When I first glanced at the rear bumper I thought it was damaged. Further inspection said no, but like you I thought it strange, and like you a quick google reveled the answer. Boy, do I have a lot to learn about the Tri-5's.

I am happy, but surprised that women are digging the ride too. I thought my wife was the only gear head at heart and appreciated these old rides. I thought I was the only lucky one.....I have been proven wrong which is really very, very cool!

Daddy'O · 11-23-2015, 12:10 AM

I was able to absolutely confirm the engine ID today. I was only able to see a few numbers (the sequence numbers) when inspecting the car last week, but knew the few digits I saw matched the title. This is definitely a matching numbers car. Does anyone know why GM used an 'I' to represent the number '1' when stamping engine blocks?

Our dog, 'Bandit' is digging the ride too.

ERASER5 · 11-23-2015, 08:08 AM

Good thing you already have a map of possible body/ suspension repair.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564201

flashed · 11-23-2015, 10:39 AM

Wayne ,PM me your address and I will send your wife something for Her 55 .

67ChevyRedneck · 11-23-2015, 12:22 PM

I think the tri five wagons look even better than the regular 4 doors, what a great find!

I grew up with "home improvement" and love the 55 Nomad used on the show.

THEE OG · 11-23-2015, 02:28 PM

Bad ass!!!!

Daddy'O · 11-23-2015, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ERASER5

Good thing you already have a map of possible body/ suspension repair.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564201

Yes sir - a very good thing. Thanks!

flashed · 11-23-2015, 07:44 PM

Wayne ,just a little something will be on the way .

**special-K** · 11-23-2015, 09:00 PM

I know one thing. When I bought mine the glovebox door was hanging open because it had no button latch. that's when I figured out good old Chevy was still using that latch in 67-72 trucks

Daddy'O · 11-23-2015, 11:07 PM

Isn't that cool? I opened the glove box and the light came on! And... I noticed the lock mechanism looked identical to our trucks....very cool.

Nice Tim! I was going to ask about that but now I don't have to.

Daddy'O · 11-23-2015, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Wayne ,just a little something will be on the way .

Will be looking for it. Many thanks flashed!

Daddy'O · 11-23-2015, 11:12 PM

Anyone know about the 'I' vs. the '1' on the engine ID stamping. Can someone get Keith over here?

**Palf70Step** · 11-24-2015, 06:19 AM

Very nice ride!

**special-K** · 11-24-2015, 10:16 AM

I can't recall, did GM do that I for a 1 on later engines? Must be some sort of secret enctypted code, huh? Top secret...shhhh

Daddy'O · 11-26-2015, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I can't recall, did GM do that I for a 1 on later engines? Must be some sort of secret enctypted code, huh? Top secret...shhhh

Tim,

Some intense google research has answered my question...

What I thought was a capital 'I' is actually a Roman numeral indicating the number '1'. Evidently GM used this seceret code in the '50's and early '60's.

Now I feel pretty dumb that I couldn't associate the Roman numeral 'I' for the number '1' seeing how they taught Roman numerals when I was in school.

Do they teach Roman numerals anymore?

Daddy'O · 11-26-2015, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by THEE OG

Bad ass!!!!

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Very nice ride!

Thanks guys!

11-21-2015, 06:01 PM	#26
RDrancher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Decatur, Texas Posts: 673	Re: Our barn find Nice find! My wife is looking over my shoulder here and says..."I wouldn't change a thing. Just wash it and drive it to the Walmart!" __________________ Romans 10:9 - The Truth

11-21-2015, 07:04 PM	#28
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Our barn find Getting the car in shape to safely drive to town will be my first priority. Well, maybe a bath first. The pro-touring mods are a couple of years down the road. I’ve got a Jeep to finish, then I will be starting on Greenie, my ’72 GMC ¾ ton 4x4. I know we put the “wagon” in front of the horse, but we couldn’t walk away from this find. Attached Images __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

11-21-2015, 09:37 PM	#29
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: Our barn find Awesome find! That's a nice ride there __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

11-22-2015, 12:54 AM	#30
Super_Dave Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherwood, Oregon Posts: 974	Re: Our barn find I'm jealous! My 13 year old daughter has been looking for Tri-5 to fix up so she can drive it to school if a few years... at least there is hope for those of us still looking! In my area, your ride would have brought a significant price, but you never know, there is always the little old lady from Pasadena... right?! __________________ --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655783 --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=Belair "Life is tough - wear a cup!" "Old Enough to Know Better - Too Young to Resist" "Junk is something you will need three weeks after you throw it away."

11-22-2015, 01:50 AM	#31
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Our barn find I have to say SD, there is hope. I would have never in my life thought this would have been presented to us. So yes, the little old lady from Pasadena is still around for all of us. Good luck on your search. Very cool a young girl would be interested in any older ride, especially a Tri-5. __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

11-22-2015, 08:56 AM	#32
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Our barn find I'm sure that car will be just fine sitting in that nice shop waiting for it's turn My only brother is 15 years younger than me. My folks had moved back up on the mountain after I left home. Once he became driving/working age I knew he would need a vehicle to be able to work and my parents wouldn't have been able to help. So, I gave him the wagon for his first car. He's a drummer and I got pleasure in knowing he was hauling his drum set to gigs in that wagon. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-22-2015, 10:53 AM	#33
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Our barn find Wayne, my wife loves the wagon and the story about finding it too. Sometimes you gotta strike while the iron is hot. Ok, this should be obvious to me...I've never noticed the rear bumper with the dished in area before. Thinking it is for a continental kit though I don't believe I've seen one on a wagon. Gonna have to do some Googling now. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

11-22-2015, 07:39 PM	#35
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Our barn find Hey Doug! When I first glanced at the rear bumper I thought it was damaged. Further inspection said no, but like you I thought it strange, and like you a quick google reveled the answer. Boy, do I have a lot to learn about the Tri-5's. I am happy, but surprised that women are digging the ride too. I thought my wife was the only gear head at heart and appreciated these old rides. I thought I was the only lucky one.....I have been proven wrong which is really very, very cool! __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong. Last edited by Daddy'O; 11-23-2015 at 12:28 AM.

11-23-2015, 12:10 AM	#36
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Our barn find I was able to absolutely confirm the engine ID today. I was only able to see a few numbers (the sequence numbers) when inspecting the car last week, but knew the few digits I saw matched the title. This is definitely a matching numbers car. Does anyone know why GM used an 'I' to represent the number '1' when stamping engine blocks? Our dog, 'Bandit' is digging the ride too. Attached Images __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

11-23-2015, 08:08 AM	#37
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Our barn find Good thing you already have a map of possible body/ suspension repair. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564201 __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

11-23-2015, 10:39 AM	#38
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Our barn find Wayne ,PM me your address and I will send your wife something for Her 55 .

11-23-2015, 12:22 PM	#39
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Our barn find I think the tri five wagons look even better than the regular 4 doors, what a great find! I grew up with "home improvement" and love the 55 Nomad used on the show. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-23-2015, 02:28 PM	#40
THEE OG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert's IL Posts: 33	Re: Our barn find Bad ass!!!! __________________ 2010 dodge 3500 dually (Cummins tow pig) 2010 CTS-V 2003 TT 03 Cobra The BUILD!!! 1955 GMC series 1 This build is a wedding present to my soon to be wife. She has no clue. But I'm building her dream truck and hands down one of my favorite vehicles of all times.

11-23-2015, 07:44 PM	#42
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Our barn find Wayne ,just a little something will be on the way .

11-23-2015, 09:00 PM	#43
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Our barn find I know one thing. When I bought mine the glovebox door was hanging open because it had no button latch. that's when I figured out good old Chevy was still using that latch in 67-72 trucks __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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11-23-2015, 11:07 PM	#44
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Our barn find Isn't that cool? I opened the glove box and the light came on! And... I noticed the lock mechanism looked identical to our trucks....very cool. Nice Tim! I was going to ask about that but now I don't have to. __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

11-23-2015, 11:12 PM	#46
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Our barn find Anyone know about the 'I' vs. the '1' on the engine ID stamping. Can someone get Keith over here? __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

11-24-2015, 06:19 AM	#47
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,228	Re: Our barn find Very nice ride! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-24-2015, 10:16 AM	#48
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Our barn find I can't recall, did GM do that I for a 1 on later engines? Must be some sort of secret enctypted code, huh? Top secret...shhhh __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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