Freebie.......69 Utility Truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jrdv · 02-18-2011, 07:09 PM

I just picked this up yesterday. My good friends father-in-law knew I liked these old trucks and asked if I wanted this one.

I did a 500 mile round trip to Alamosa Colorado to drop off a 2940 John Deere to get some work done, then to Espanola New Mexico to get the truck.

It hasn't been registered since 95. He said his dad did a little work to it and then parked it. We didn't try to start it, so when I got home, I pulled the plugs and squirted in some Marvel Mystery Oil. The plugs all looked like it had been running a little rich.

It has a Purolator electric fuel pump. The oil still looks very clean. It has some typical rust issues, but the grill and bumper are in excellent shape.

I'm about to head out and drain the gas tank, put in some fresh gas and see if she will fire up. I don't know what I am going to do with it, but I couldn't turn down free!

Enough rambling. Here's the pics.

jrdv · 02-18-2011, 07:16 PM

A couple more pics.

It does have a 292. The spid is interesting for a base model truck.

67chevy1series · 02-18-2011, 07:18 PM

put some new tired on and your set! if you could graft 67 72 bed sides on the utility bed that would be awsome!!!!

jrdv · 02-18-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

put some new tired on and your set! if you could graft 67 72 bed sides on the utility bed that would be awsome!!!!

I've got to make it run first! I do have some Turbine 6 lugs rims to put on it.
I also have a good stepside bed that will take the place of the utility bed.
But, if it doesn't run, then I will just park it till I get some other projects done.

69C-owner · 02-18-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

put some new tired on and your set! if you could graft 67 72 bed sides on the utility bed that would be awsome!!!!

I dig that idea

67chevy1series · 02-18-2011, 08:05 PM

oh ...69 c-owner that wouls be awsome right!

**LockDoc** · 02-18-2011, 08:50 PM

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No doubt in my mind that 292 will fire right up. Great engine.. I would pour a little gas in the carb for the first try.

LockDoc

Shaun1162 · 02-18-2011, 09:26 PM

Oh man, sweet score! My vote is to leave the utility bed.. Pretty rare (at least around here) to see a utility truck of that age.. Especially a shortbed.

**lolife99** · 02-18-2011, 09:48 PM

Cool truck!
It even has a smog pump on it.

72BlckButy · 02-18-2011, 09:55 PM

Definitely cool, and free, forget about it!

BHBurban · 02-18-2011, 10:03 PM

A complete half ton cab and short chassis is a good start!

RCbowtie69 · 02-18-2011, 10:18 PM

It'll make a nice swb truck, keep on truckin''

dan42 · 02-18-2011, 10:45 PM

Pretty cool score. There's a guy trying to sell a '53 Chevy 1 on with a utility bed on it, it was a school district truck for a million years. I'd like to have a 1 ton AD and make a nice flat bed out of it. That one will be a nice project.

no moa · 02-18-2011, 10:54 PM

I'd keep that utility body on it and drive it, what an awesome cruiser!!!!
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wild4wheels · 02-19-2011, 12:31 AM

Dig it, dig it ...dig it! I'm thinking too, leave the utility body, altitude adjustment and drive that thing! What a hit at the cruise nights!

tcb-1 · 02-19-2011, 12:39 AM

free = good

BlackTopMotors · 02-19-2011, 12:49 AM

free=I wish I had such luck

Best of luck....oh wait you got that already

Roger

laid_out_70 · 02-19-2011, 01:51 AM

man that would be sweet laid out, with the utility bed and all

**oldgold70c10** · 02-19-2011, 02:12 AM

I'm adding to the leave the utility bed opinion. That ones got a neat shape to it, with the angled back. Kinda looks like a mini firetruck IMHO.

PanelDeland · 02-19-2011, 05:06 AM

Leave the utility bed.From the shape of the rear of that UB it is a former "Ma Bell" truck.

Tx Firefighter · 02-19-2011, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Leave the utility bed.From the shape of the rear of that UB it is a former "Ma Bell" truck.

Yep, phone company truck.

**special-K** · 02-19-2011, 07:27 AM

x3 on the Bell Tel unit. That's one of the last years of the traditional green trucks before they went to white and light gray with the reflective blue & yellow around the middle. There are people who collect telephone company stuff. I bet some one would pay big bucks for that thing restored to original. Or,you could bring back actually giving service to households with phone problems in their house (translate router manual instructions

). Remember when a phone was a phone and when you got a new one it was just a matter of chosing a color and wall or desk top? That is,if for some strange reason the phone didn't last 25 years or more. Remember they would actually come in your house,hook it up,and even help you figure out any problems? Now you hook it up,phones last a couple years,and and you're on your own if they fail.
Back to the truck...yeah,I'd see it as a quick little slap the Stepside on bop around chore truck,too.

02-18-2011, 07:09 PM	#1
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Freebie.......69 Utility Truck I just picked this up yesterday. My good friends father-in-law knew I liked these old trucks and asked if I wanted this one. I did a 500 mile round trip to Alamosa Colorado to drop off a 2940 John Deere to get some work done, then to Espanola New Mexico to get the truck. It hasn't been registered since 95. He said his dad did a little work to it and then parked it. We didn't try to start it, so when I got home, I pulled the plugs and squirted in some Marvel Mystery Oil. The plugs all looked like it had been running a little rich. It has a Purolator electric fuel pump. The oil still looks very clean. It has some typical rust issues, but the grill and bumper are in excellent shape. I'm about to head out and drain the gas tank, put in some fresh gas and see if she will fire up. I don't know what I am going to do with it, but I couldn't turn down free! Enough rambling. Here's the pics. Attached Images __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

02-18-2011, 07:16 PM	#2
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: Freebie.......69 Utility Truck A couple more pics. It does have a 292. The spid is interesting for a base model truck. Attached Images __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

02-18-2011, 07:18 PM	#3
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Freebie.......69 Utility Truck put some new tired on and your set! if you could graft 67 72 bed sides on the utility bed that would be awsome!!!!

02-18-2011, 08:05 PM	#6
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Freebie.......69 Utility Truck oh ...69 c-owner that wouls be awsome right!

02-18-2011, 08:50 PM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,535	Re: Freebie.......69 Utility Truck - No doubt in my mind that 292 will fire right up. Great engine.. I would pour a little gas in the carb for the first try. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-18-2011, 09:26 PM	#8
Shaun1162 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NH Posts: 368	Re: Freebie.......69 Utility Truck Oh man, sweet score! My vote is to leave the utility bed.. Pretty rare (at least around here) to see a utility truck of that age.. Especially a shortbed.

02-18-2011, 09:48 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,702	Re: Freebie.......69 Utility Truck Cool truck! It even has a smog pump on it. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-18-2011, 09:55 PM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Freebie.......69 Utility Truck Definitely cool, and free, forget about it! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-18-2011, 10:03 PM	#11
BHBurban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: new york Posts: 88	Re: Freebie.......69 Utility Truck A complete half ton cab and short chassis is a good start! __________________ "94 Suburban '89 Dually '00 Tahoe 88 shortbox

02-18-2011, 10:18 PM	#12
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Freebie.......69 Utility Truck It'll make a nice swb truck, keep on truckin''

02-18-2011, 10:45 PM	#13
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Freebie.......69 Utility Truck Pretty cool score. There's a guy trying to sell a '53 Chevy 1 on with a utility bed on it, it was a school district truck for a million years. I'd like to have a 1 ton AD and make a nice flat bed out of it. That one will be a nice project. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

02-18-2011, 10:54 PM	#14
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Freebie.......69 Utility Truck I'd keep that utility body on it and drive it, what an awesome cruiser!!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

02-19-2011, 12:31 AM	#15
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: Freebie.......69 Utility Truck Dig it, dig it ...dig it! I'm thinking too, leave the utility body, altitude adjustment and drive that thing! What a hit at the cruise nights! __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

02-19-2011, 12:39 AM	#16
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Freebie.......69 Utility Truck free = good __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

02-19-2011, 12:49 AM	#17
BlackTopMotors Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 364	Re: Freebie.......69 Utility Truck free=I wish I had such luck Best of luck....oh wait you got that already Roger



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02-19-2011, 01:51 AM	#18
laid_out_70 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: yv, ca Posts: 280	Re: Freebie.......69 Utility Truck man that would be sweet laid out, with the utility bed and all __________________ My Build Thread. 70 C-20, SFBD, angled Z, 3 linked. impressive for a noob? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438132

02-19-2011, 02:12 AM	#19
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,026	Re: Freebie.......69 Utility Truck I'm adding to the leave the utility bed opinion. That ones got a neat shape to it, with the angled back. Kinda looks like a mini firetruck IMHO. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

02-19-2011, 05:06 AM	#20
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Freebie.......69 Utility Truck Leave the utility bed.From the shape of the rear of that UB it is a former "Ma Bell" truck. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-19-2011, 07:27 AM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: Freebie.......69 Utility Truck x3 on the Bell Tel unit. That's one of the last years of the traditional green trucks before they went to white and light gray with the reflective blue & yellow around the middle. There are people who collect telephone company stuff. I bet some one would pay big bucks for that thing restored to original. Or,you could bring back actually giving service to households with phone problems in their house (translate router manual instructions ). Remember when a phone was a phone and when you got a new one it was just a matter of chosing a color and wall or desk top? That is,if for some strange reason the phone didn't last 25 years or more. Remember they would actually come in your house,hook it up,and even help you figure out any problems? Now you hook it up,phones last a couple years,and and you're on your own if they fail. Back to the truck...yeah,I'd see it as a quick little slap the Stepside on bop around chore truck,too. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-19-2011 at 07:29 AM.

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