Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy

[J Knight]

I am surprised you would sell the little red truck but at least its still in the family.

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by J Knight

I am surprised you would sell the little red truck but at least its still in the family.

Agree (on both counts). His dad is the one that had it 18 years, so it all comes back around.

And - I still get "visitation" this way!

K

[MalibuSSwagon]

Wow well the 04 looks like a great truck but not sure I would sell the little truck, if I had an opportunity to get a better tow rig I would make the C10 my "fun" truck since it's setup for towing right now. But thats just me, good luck with the new rig.

[Rich84]

Well we are not sure you still get "visitation" to the forum...LOL

[Desert1957]

I Vote, keep everything. I did....

For Towing


For Winter


For Fun


Desert

[Hankster]

Kinda depressing, but I have been thinking about doing the same for a gmt800 Z71. The 04 looks nice!

[Daubs]

Keith: Wow, read most of your thread...then jumped to last few pages to see you sold the Red truck, and got a 2004 CC.

Thanks for all the historical perspective on GM. Very enlightening!

We have something in common...2004 CC, except mine is the 8.1L Big Block. I ordered from factory and it was my daily driver until 2011, and has 110k miles currently.

It's in garage and I'm doing some rust repair.

Hope that Duramax is treating you well. Doug

[LT7A]

Wow, didn't see that comin. Read through the whole thread. Really enjoyed all of the background. Your knowledge is helpful and experience enviable. I can only speak for myself but I think we got enchanted with your little red truck as a part of the story. A lot of the trucks in here are daily drivers, but many of us also have totally unnecessary trucks, just because we like them. It sounds like little red was viewed from a practical point of view (already had a coupla sweet Pontiacs, right?) and off she went to make way for the newer model. I'm pretty sentimental tho, so you got me by surprise with that one.

[SKT]

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Keith,

Great thread - thanks for taking the time to share w/ us!

Was shocked to read that you sold though (again), but since it's still w/ your family, are you getting time w/ it?

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[Keith Seymore]

Thanks, guys -

Yes - Red still stops by for a visit every so often and I always peek in the garage when I'm at my brother in law's house (just to make sure everything is still ok).

K

[solidaxel]

Thanks for sharing Keith!
I am only on page one, but I will read all 22 pages as I am sure you have answered my question.
As a long time Chevy Corvette/truck owner (50+ years) I may need some help on a few items.
Thanks for your knowledge

[rwhit57]

Hi Keith, We've spoke a few times but it's been awhile. Hope your good. Hate to see you sold the little red truck but it's great you kept it close. I know the term rare doesn't fit these trucks because they built so many, but I have one that I just haven't seen many of. Maybe you could tell me if it's a bit unusual. It's a 1989 one ton cab and chassis. Silverado package, 454 carburated , auto, with quite a few options. Factory black with burgundy interior. I have only seen one or two that were Silverados, most are Custom Deluxes. Thanks, Randy

[Keith Seymore]

Thanks guys -

rwhit - I'd have to agree. Since most cab/chassis were "work trucks" they tended to be the base trim level. The exception would be trucks that were ordered or built for GM engineering...since the General was paying we tended to load 'em up.

[Hiluxxulih]

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Thanks guys -

rwhit - I'd have to agree. Since most cab/chassis were "work trucks" they tended to be the base trim level. The exception would be trucks that were ordered or built for GM engineering...since the General was paying we tended to load 'em up.

Whatever happened to that project you were working on ? Any closer to being able to spill the beans ?

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by Hiluxxulih

Whatever happened to that project you were working on ? Any closer to being able to spill the beans ?

Closer, but no beans yet. We've built two properties that are running tests and we are writing the documents to begin locking down suppliers for production.

I am still enjoying being "off property" and out of the mainstream hustle of activity.

K

[rwhit57]

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Thanks guys -

rwhit - I'd have to agree. Since most cab/chassis were "work trucks" they tended to be the base trim level. The exception would be trucks that were ordered or built for GM engineering...since the General was paying we tended to load 'em up.

Keith thanks for the input. The truck was sold at Ramsey Chevrolet Bixby Okla.
So from what you said I assume some local Rancher must have ordered it. Standard was the 350TBI but it came with the 454 carb. Some guys have said it would have had TBI so someone changed it but that's not the case it came this way. I'm currently freshening the old truck up a bit and will try and do a progress post soon.
Thanks for the reply
Randy

[esbstuff]

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Thanks guys -

rwhit - I'd have to agree. Since most cab/chassis were "work trucks" they tended to be the base trim level. The exception would be trucks that were ordered or built for GM engineering...since the General was paying we tended to load 'em up.

A little off topic, but most heavier trucks were pretty plain too. Of course they were almost all work trucks. However, there was one around here, C60, that was a Silverado and was loaded to the gills. Windows, locks, a/c, tach, carpet, buckets (both Bostrom seats) etc etc. Unfortunately, the local vandals got to it and burned the cab. The truck was scrapped... I believe the truck was ordered new by the first owner, but since the truck and owner have passed, no way to verify now.

[Hiluxxulih]

Here is Chevy flatbed down the street from where I work that I would like to get my hands on .

[rwhit57]

Originally Posted by Hiluxxulih

Here is Chevy flatbed down the street from where I work that I would like to get my hands on .

Hilux, That looks like a good one and appears to be a K series. Good ones are hard to find because they were worked hard. I hunted for two years before I found mine. I will start a thread on my Cab and Chassis truck so folks can weigh in. I don't want to step on Keith's post. It's so cool to have him here with all his knowledge.

[Hiluxxulih]

I would like to hear more stories , it's not everyday there is someone who actually built the vehicles we like so much .

[Wwes]

Keith,

I thoroughly enjoyed the last three hours spent reading your thread, with GM history and pictures. A couple things come to mind:

-My uncle worked St. Louis assembly putting these squares together from 80-86 or so. He moved up to Ft. Wayne, In when they opened that factory (was it for the GMT-400?). I always loved seeing his new GM products when I was 5-6 years old at the time, it made an impression. He's now retired but my cousin works there, which was disappointing when I found out my (then) new GMT-900 was assembled in Mexico.

-I still have the picture of my prom night standing beside my S10 Blazer 4x4. That was one tough little truck.

-Took the wife to the NCM in Bowling Green, drove her through the Assembly plant parking lot, she was amazed at the "GM" only, "Big Three" parking, and "Foreign makes behind this line" sign.

And finally, I was always a fan of the "cat eye" 2003 GMT-800 refresh. Matter of fact tried to work out a couple deals, but I was too cheap and dumb to pull the trigger at the time. Anyways, the first one I saw was parked at a gas station small town FL, the owner (a good ol country boy) was proud of his truck, long bed 4x4 single cab. I said "nice truck" he says "I'll sell it" and I said "I've only got 15k if that will do" - being somewhat serious - he was quite offended and said "I outta whip your ass for that comment" and looked like he was quite serious. Luckily the ass whipping was averted and my driveway is now full of current and past GM products.

[Keith Seymore]

I see I haven't posted here for a while and today is as good as any to do so:

It was 40 years ago today I walked through the doors at Chevrolet Flint Assembly, kicking off my illustrious GM career.

K

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

I see I haven't posted here for a while and today is as good as any to do so:

It was 40 years ago today I walked through the doors at Chevrolet Flint Assembly, kicking off my illustrious GM career.

K

hey Keith, thanks for your long term dedication to GM, and this forum!!

[Keith Seymore]

Thanks, guys.

Got my Father's Day present from the kids (mostly my youngest son Joseph) -

[rwhit57]

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

I see I haven't posted here for a while and today is as good as any to do so:

It was 40 years ago today I walked through the doors at Chevrolet Flint Assembly, kicking off my illustrious GM career.

K

Keith congrats on 40 yrs. I put in 25 at American Airlines. Watching and being a part of the history of these trucks is cool, but sharing that with the folks here is awesome. Thank you. I asked you about special ordered trucks. You and I are old enough to remember that if you wanted a vehicle a certain color or option you had to order it and wait. There weren't big dealerships here in Okla and they only carried a small number of each model.I remember my Dad ordered my Mom a 67 Caprice, maroon with maroon int., and a 325hp/396. Momma's hotrod, LOL
That was one of them that snapped the motor mount and they did the cable to the block repair. Anyway thanks again, Randy