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**LockDoc** · 07-18-2009, 02:23 PM

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No, it isn't mine, but I wish it was...

A guy from here in town bought it off of craigslist. If you look close at the door you can see it says, BEAR Heating & Air, Norman, Ok. He was told it was originally a fire department vehicle and the aluminum pockets in the rear floor sure look like they could be for a gurney. It is a nice truck except the wiring needs some help. I told him that was no problem...

.. I am going to help him get the safety issues taken care of so he can drive it.

It will take a couple of posts to get the pics up.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 07-18-2009, 02:25 PM

Last ones. It has a 350/TH350 combo in it.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-18-2009, 02:29 PM

That's like the most rust free (unrestored) burb I think I've ever seen!

Now it just needs a 68 clip and a drop!

STOCKISH · 07-18-2009, 02:46 PM

Wish something like that would show up at my place. Looks like a clean starting point. I agree, 68 clip and drop it.

Longhorn Man · 07-18-2009, 02:52 PM

put me in for the 68 nose and a slam vote.

Seems odd that tine metal inside is not red. 67/68 was like that, but never seen a 69 done this way. Whats the last 6 of the VIN? I'm willing to bet it is a VERY early 69. Plus it has the 67/68 style glove box door.
Very neat truck indeed.

davebloomer · 07-18-2009, 03:15 PM

Feel free to return it to Oklahoma

67ChevyRedneck · 07-18-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by davebloomer

Feel free to return it to Oklahoma

Or over here to SC!!!

Unrestored/unmodded 'burbs normally don't excite me too much, but damn is that thing nice!

**LockDoc** · 07-18-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

put me in for the 68 nose and a slam vote.

Seems odd that tine metal inside is not red. 67/68 was like that, but never seen a 69 done this way. Whats the last 6 of the VIN? I'm willing to bet it is a VERY early 69. Plus it has the 67/68 style glove box door.
Very neat truck indeed.

Andy,

I will check on the VIN. I have to dig out a headlight switch and a couple of other parts for him.

LockDoc

**Boog** · 07-18-2009, 06:00 PM

It looks to be in real good shape for it's age Leon. I vote to put some REAL tires on it and drive it everyday as is. Those are entirely too small for that size vehicle but I understand if that's all he had to put on it. Drop it someday down the road.
No wait! Are we voting?

Skirkpat · 07-18-2009, 06:35 PM

Nice, Would make a nice driver. And I agree, it needs bigger shoes!!!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-18-2009, 06:41 PM

Sweeeeeeet!!! Whats the plans? WES

tcb-1 · 07-18-2009, 06:52 PM

nice one Leon! of course you mentioned the forum?!

interesting. guessing the steering column was changed, or was the rig originally red?

**FleetsidePaul** · 07-18-2009, 07:41 PM

Got to love that pimp daddy red velvet seat cover

brn agn · 07-18-2009, 07:54 PM

That looks solid! Excuse my ignorance, but assuming that the original paint color is red, is it unusual that it has a blue steering column/wheel? Or is that an indication that it was swapped from a different truck?

**LockDoc** · 07-18-2009, 09:19 PM

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Andy, here is the VIN. You can't see much on the SPID, just a couple of things on the right side.

Those are the tires and wheels that came with it. The guy is planning on using bigger tires. There was a 4x4 Burb frame & shell that came with the red one. he is thinking about using the overhead A/C setup out of it.
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Sweeeeeeet!!! Whats the plans? WES

I think he is going to address the safety issues and wheels/tires first and drive it while he builds a new engine for it. Other than that I'm not sure.

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nice one Leon! of course you mentioned the forum?!
interesting. guessing the steering column was changed, or was the rig originally red?

Yes I did mention the board. I will go in and help him get signed up in a few days. The column was changed out for some reason but I don't know why.

LockDoc

Longhorn Man · 07-18-2009, 11:52 PM

hmmmm, #27143 on the second assembly line (8xxxxx means it was on the second line) But there's no telling when that second line was started. Its my understanding that they would shut it down or slow it down when not needed. So there is no real telling if it is an early one or not. Unless the stickerr is in the door jamb on the drivers door below the latch assembly, but most of those are gone by now.

Either way, it's a real clean looking 'ole burb.

vectorit · 07-18-2009, 11:57 PM

I'm guessin that the original paint was white. Then went through some color changes, and a black rattle can went to work on the floors and inside panels.

Good to see another solid burb rollin around though!

07-18-2009, 02:23 PM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,515	Look what showed up at my place today - No, it isn't mine, but I wish it was... A guy from here in town bought it off of craigslist. If you look close at the door you can see it says, BEAR Heating & Air, Norman, Ok. He was told it was originally a fire department vehicle and the aluminum pockets in the rear floor sure look like they could be for a gurney. It is a nice truck except the wiring needs some help. I told him that was no problem..... I am going to help him get the safety issues taken care of so he can drive it. It will take a couple of posts to get the pics up. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

07-18-2009, 02:29 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Look what showed up at my place today That's like the most rust free (unrestored) burb I think I've ever seen! Now it just needs a 68 clip and a drop! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 07-18-2009 at 02:30 PM.

07-18-2009, 02:46 PM	#4
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Look what showed up at my place today Wish something like that would show up at my place. Looks like a clean starting point. I agree, 68 clip and drop it. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

07-18-2009, 02:52 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Look what showed up at my place today put me in for the 68 nose and a slam vote. Seems odd that tine metal inside is not red. 67/68 was like that, but never seen a 69 done this way. Whats the last 6 of the VIN? I'm willing to bet it is a VERY early 69. Plus it has the 67/68 style glove box door. Very neat truck indeed.

07-18-2009, 03:15 PM	#6
davebloomer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Weatherford, OK Posts: 220	Re: Look what showed up at my place today Feel free to return it to Oklahoma

07-18-2009, 02:25 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,515	Re: Look what showed up at my place today Last ones. It has a 350/TH350 combo in it. Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 07-18-2009 at 02:26 PM.

07-18-2009, 06:00 PM	#9
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,271	Re: Look what showed up at my place today It looks to be in real good shape for it's age Leon. I vote to put some REAL tires on it and drive it everyday as is. Those are entirely too small for that size vehicle but I understand if that's all he had to put on it. Drop it someday down the road. No wait! Are we voting? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-18-2009, 06:35 PM	#10
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Look what showed up at my place today Nice, Would make a nice driver. And I agree, it needs bigger shoes!!! __________________ 1969 Short Stepside 1969 4 WD Suburban 1970 1 Ton Dually....Misfit oh, and a 2001 HD 2500, 8.1 Allison Shortbed 4 Door

07-18-2009, 06:41 PM	#11
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07-18-2009, 06:52 PM	#12
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Look what showed up at my place today nice one Leon! of course you mentioned the forum?! interesting. guessing the steering column was changed, or was the rig originally red? __________________ 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

07-18-2009, 07:41 PM	#13
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07-18-2009, 07:54 PM	#14
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: Look what showed up at my place today That looks solid! Excuse my ignorance, but assuming that the original paint color is red, is it unusual that it has a blue steering column/wheel? Or is that an indication that it was swapped from a different truck? __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

07-18-2009, 11:52 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Look what showed up at my place today hmmmm, #27143 on the second assembly line (8xxxxx means it was on the second line) But there's no telling when that second line was started. Its my understanding that they would shut it down or slow it down when not needed. So there is no real telling if it is an early one or not. Unless the stickerr is in the door jamb on the drivers door below the latch assembly, but most of those are gone by now. Either way, it's a real clean looking 'ole burb.

07-18-2009, 11:57 PM	#17
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Look what showed up at my place today I'm guessin that the original paint was white. Then went through some color changes, and a black rattle can went to work on the floors and inside panels. Good to see another solid burb rollin around though! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU



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