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 Keith Seymore

My friend/engine builder had a really nice truck that I have been lusting after for many years. It's an 04 Chevy, crew cab short box, diesel. All set up for pulling trailers, etc. I've had my eye on it for as long as I have known him.

Scott's truck (or "my truck" now, I suppose):

[Desert1957]

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Well....I have news.

I sold the red truck.

It all happened kinda fast.

My friend/engine builder had a really nice truck that I have been lusting after for many years. It's an 04 Chevy, crew cab short box, diesel. All set up for pulling trailers, etc. I've had my eye on it for as long as I have known him.

He sent me a text over the weekend that he was (finally!) selling his truck. I originally told him I was not interested but, after agonizing over it all day Sunday I wrote him back saying I would be - IF - my brother in law would be interested in the red truck.

My b-i-l immediately said "yes" so as of this morning I have the check in my pocket and the red truck still in my garage. I think it will probably sit in my garage over the winter and I'll finish up a couple odds and ends that still need to be done.

Looks like a pretty good deal for all those involved.

K

Your CRAZY!!!!!!!!

[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.

[jpnh]

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Well....I have news.https://m.facebook.com/home.php#!/pr...09015&__tn__=C

I sold the red truck.

It all happened kinda fast.

My friend/engine builder had a really nice truck that I have been lusting after for many years. It's an 04 Chevy, crew cab short box, diesel. All set up for pulling trailers, etc. I've had my eye on it for as long as I have known him.

He sent me a text over the weekend that he was (finally!) selling his truck. I originally told him I was not interested but, after agonizing over it all day Sunday I wrote him back saying I would be - IF - my brother in law would be interested in the red truck.

My b-i-l immediately said "yes" so as of this morning I have the check in my pocket and the red truck still in my garage. I think it will probably sit in my garage over the winter and I'll finish up a couple odds and ends that still need to be done.

Looks like a pretty good deal for all those involved.

K

[tucsonjwt]

Hope you still get the mpgs with that big black one.

[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 ?

[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

[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 .

[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.

[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

[esbstuff]

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

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

just remember pictures... lots of pictures! In 20 years we will have some nice photos to look at...