Pre-73 photos of your Pre-73 Truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davepl · 03-05-2016, 01:54 PM

Some of us are fortunate enough to have photos of their trucks when new, either through family ownership or (in my case) a little luck and research.

I thought a thread with "then and now" would be cool, but I'd like to keep it to "era correct", not the "bad 80s car photos" we all probably have :-)

So, if you have a period photo of a truck you STILL have, post them together!

The people in my photo are Mr and Mrs Klotthor, the original owners who had it until the year I restored it, not related to me.

My blue is nowhere near as "candy" as it looks in the photo, it looks much more like the original paint in person, but it photographs a lot deeper.

Sicklajoie · 03-05-2016, 02:16 PM

No idea when it was taken, but it was part of the truck's baby book that I got.

**FirstOwner69** · 03-05-2016, 06:37 PM

Here's a picture of my 69 and me taken about a week after purchase in 1969 and a picture when I was nearing completion of the restoration (front bumper needed) a couple years ago.

Coley · 03-05-2016, 07:56 PM

...love those pics guys!
Keep 'em comin!

Coley

davepl · 03-05-2016, 09:53 PM

FirstOwner will win with a pic of his own truck, whereas the rest of us have to dig up archeological specimens!

I'm running them in part because he is, so I'm biased, but I do like those wheels!

I know this isn't my truck, but since its so close in spirit to the thread - here's me and my Dad putting the plate (116) on in 1970, and then me some 30-odd years later putting the same plate number on the same car with my son. And we've continued another 15 years after that! Five generations have ridden in it, but they didn't' keep my vinyl baby seat. How cool would that be to not only have the car but the baby seat you rode in?

**FirstOwner69** · 03-05-2016, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

I know this isn't my truck, but since its so close in spirit to the thread - here's me and my Dad putting the plate (116) on in 1970, and then me some 30-odd years later putting the same plate number on the same car with my son. And we've continued another 15 years after that! Five generations have ridden in it, but they didn't' keep my vinyl baby seat. How cool would that be to not only have the car but the baby seat you rode in?

Cool pictures, Dave. But, even cooler memories... eh?

Jim

**jmader** · 03-05-2016, 10:49 PM

Cool idea for a thread. Keep em coming!

03-05-2016, 01:54 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Pre-73 photos of your Pre-73 Truck Some of us are fortunate enough to have photos of their trucks when new, either through family ownership or (in my case) a little luck and research. I thought a thread with "then and now" would be cool, but I'd like to keep it to "era correct", not the "bad 80s car photos" we all probably have :-) So, if you have a period photo of a truck you STILL have, post them together! The people in my photo are Mr and Mrs Klotthor, the original owners who had it until the year I restored it, not related to me. My blue is nowhere near as "candy" as it looks in the photo, it looks much more like the original paint in person, but it photographs a lot deeper. Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

03-05-2016, 02:16 PM	#2
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,498	Re: Pre-73 photos of your Pre-73 Truck No idea when it was taken, but it was part of the truck's baby book that I got. Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

03-05-2016, 06:37 PM	#3
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,847	Re: Pre-73 photos of your Pre-73 Truck Here's a picture of my 69 and me taken about a week after purchase in 1969 and a picture when I was nearing completion of the restoration (front bumper needed) a couple years ago. Attached Images Last edited by FirstOwner69; 03-05-2016 at 06:50 PM.

03-05-2016, 07:56 PM	#4
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Pre-73 photos of your Pre-73 Truck ...love those pics guys! Keep 'em comin! Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

03-05-2016, 09:53 PM	#5
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Pre-73 photos of your Pre-73 Truck FirstOwner will win with a pic of his own truck, whereas the rest of us have to dig up archeological specimens! I'm running them in part because he is, so I'm biased, but I do like those wheels! I know this isn't my truck, but since its so close in spirit to the thread - here's me and my Dad putting the plate (116) on in 1970, and then me some 30-odd years later putting the same plate number on the same car with my son. And we've continued another 15 years after that! Five generations have ridden in it, but they didn't' keep my vinyl baby seat. How cool would that be to not only have the car but the baby seat you rode in? Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

03-05-2016, 10:49 PM	#7
jmader Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Grand Island, NE Posts: 1,483	Re: Pre-73 photos of your Pre-73 Truck Cool idea for a thread. Keep em coming! __________________ 1949 Chevy 3100 Five Window 1964 Chevy C10 Lambrecht Auction project 1967 Chevy SWB K10 1967 GMC K15 Project Build thread- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...72#post6502772 1968 Chevy Anniversary K10 1991 K5 4" Lift 35's (the wife's toy)



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