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Greasey Harley · 05-22-2013, 02:12 PM

After 20 long years, I Finally found a 67--72 2wd short box ...er, um, part of one.
It is originally a '68 short box step side Forest service truck.
It came as a stripped down, plane Jane 6 cyl
Origional options included:
Heavy duty springs, special paint, vinyl interior, heavy duty rear axle, posi-traction, 4:10 gears (it still has the rear end)
I snatched it off craigslist for $529

Promptly Ran to Montana to acquire the parts truck I have been hording for the last decade.

We made quick work of reducing it to a pile of parts, I also had some extra parts stashed that got added to the pile. (My buddy, Paul and my Brother-in-law, Chris, made the trek with me and helped with the deconstruct.)

I paid $200 for the 67 C 20 10 years ago, and sold the gauge cluster for $75 and passenger door for $75.[$50 parts truck!!!]
It cost me $ 80 in diesel to fetch it.
$ 50
+$ 80
+$529
______
$659 That seems like a good starting point.
I've been waiting for this truck for damn near 20 years

More to come, promise.
-Russ

alsriv2 · 05-22-2013, 02:35 PM

How does that saying go?

"good things come to those who can wait?"

Looks like you have the start to a great project. Keep up the pictures and Good luck!

JointTech · 05-22-2013, 03:42 PM

$529? what kind of weird price is that?

68GMCburban · 05-22-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JointTech

$529? what kind of weird price is that?

Same thing I was wondering!
It looks like a good starting point! Keep up the work, I'll be watching this one.

**yote1234** · 05-22-2013, 05:11 PM

nice deal!! welcome to the board!

Greasey Harley · 05-22-2013, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JointTech

$529? what kind of weird price is that?

He wanted $600, I had $529.38 in my pocket. I gave him $529, I left with $.38 and a '68 Chevy.
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Greasey Harley · 04-20-2014, 04:10 PM

Although I haven't gotten anything else done to my truck, yesterday I picked up a new parts truck. 72 Chevy c10 short wide box. It's a pile of junk but, it was only $400. I think I'll get it running and mob it around for the summer.

jdw · 04-20-2014, 05:06 PM

That 'pile of junk' looks alright to me. Nice slots.

**WIDESIDE72** · 04-20-2014, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jdw

that 'pile of junk' looks alright to me. Nice slots.

x2

imjeff · 04-20-2014, 05:12 PM

Nice!

**undertaker72** · 04-20-2014, 07:13 PM

do you want to double up on your pile of junk , , that's a nice project in its own

Greasey Harley · 04-20-2014, 08:40 PM

You'll see what I mean. It was used to haul fish from the docks to the fish market. The whole inside of the bed is rusted out. Its pretty bad. I,m afraid to open the tailgate, for fear the bed sides might fall off!
All good though, I'll just cover it up with a toneau cover so you can't see that part.

**Roland** · 04-20-2014, 08:44 PM

Congrats! and thanks for the pics.

Greasey Harley · 04-24-2014, 08:20 AM

5:15 am O:clock in the morning time. Pulled an all nighter, the blue truck has been mucked out, and checked out. New coil points and condensor. New battery cables and a fresh battery, hooked it up to some fresh gas . It runs ...not very well, but it runs (needs Carb work).
Not nearly as much rust as I first thought, there's plenty, just not as much as I thought.
Better sleep now, got to go to work soon. : -)

05-22-2013, 02:12 PM	#1
Greasey Harley Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 898	Resurrection not Restoration After 20 long years, I Finally found a 67--72 2wd short box ...er, um, part of one. It is originally a '68 short box step side Forest service truck. It came as a stripped down, plane Jane 6 cyl Origional options included: Heavy duty springs, special paint, vinyl interior, heavy duty rear axle, posi-traction, 4:10 gears (it still has the rear end) I snatched it off craigslist for $529 Promptly Ran to Montana to acquire the parts truck I have been hording for the last decade. We made quick work of reducing it to a pile of parts, I also had some extra parts stashed that got added to the pile. (My buddy, Paul and my Brother-in-law, Chris, made the trek with me and helped with the deconstruct.) I paid $200 for the 67 C 20 10 years ago, and sold the gauge cluster for $75 and passenger door for $75.[$50 parts truck!!!] It cost me $ 80 in diesel to fetch it. $ 50 +$ 80 +$529 ______ $659 That seems like a good starting point. I've been waiting for this truck for damn near 20 years More to come, promise. -Russ

05-22-2013, 02:35 PM	#2
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: Resurrection not Restoration How does that saying go? "good things come to those who can wait?" Looks like you have the start to a great project. Keep up the pictures and Good luck! __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

05-22-2013, 03:42 PM	#3
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: Resurrection not Restoration $529? what kind of weird price is that? __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

05-22-2013, 05:11 PM	#5
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,374	Re: Resurrection not Restoration nice deal!! welcome to the board! __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1951 -3100 5 window short bed 4sp 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

04-20-2014, 04:10 PM	#7
Greasey Harley Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 898	Re: Resurrection not Restoration Although I haven't gotten anything else done to my truck, yesterday I picked up a new parts truck. 72 Chevy c10 short wide box. It's a pile of junk but, it was only $400. I think I'll get it running and mob it around for the summer. Last edited by Greasey Harley; 04-20-2014 at 04:27 PM.

04-20-2014, 05:06 PM	#8
jdw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: portland oregon Posts: 156	Re: Resurrection not Restoration That 'pile of junk' looks alright to me. Nice slots.

04-20-2014, 05:12 PM	#10
imjeff Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tacoma Washington Posts: 890	Re: Resurrection not Restoration Nice! __________________ I know a guy who's addicted to brake fluid. He says he can stop any time. 72 K10 396 75 Cj5 MPI 350 Chev 67 Chevelle 396, 4 speed 74 FXE 08 Tahoe

04-20-2014, 07:13 PM	#11
undertaker72 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: nephi , utah Posts: 2,308	Re: Resurrection not Restoration do you want to double up on your pile of junk , , that's a nice project in its own

04-20-2014, 08:40 PM	#12
Greasey Harley Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 898	Re: Resurrection not Restoration You'll see what I mean. It was used to haul fish from the docks to the fish market. The whole inside of the bed is rusted out. Its pretty bad. I,m afraid to open the tailgate, for fear the bed sides might fall off! All good though, I'll just cover it up with a toneau cover so you can't see that part.

04-20-2014, 08:44 PM	#13
Roland Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 134	Re: Resurrection not Restoration Congrats! and thanks for the pics.

04-24-2014, 08:20 AM	#14
Greasey Harley Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 898	Re: Resurrection not Restoration 5:15 am O:clock in the morning time. Pulled an all nighter, the blue truck has been mucked out, and checked out. New coil points and condensor. New battery cables and a fresh battery, hooked it up to some fresh gas . It runs ...not very well, but it runs (needs Carb work). Not nearly as much rust as I first thought, there's plenty, just not as much as I thought. Better sleep now, got to go to work soon. : -)



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