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propanemudtruck · 03-12-2011, 06:34 AM

I have been doing my plow truck project, planning on going out west to find a nice solid truck just for the body, but come to find out this gem was hiding in my own back yard! I found it about 65 miles from the house, and it had been on craigslist for about 20 days so I figured it was gone but I tried anyways... Luckily it was still there!

1969 C10, 307, manual brakes and steering, 3 speed, coil sprung rearend. I'm fine with the 6 lug and don't plan on converting or doing much with it for now. I've gotta wait to get another truck before I tear it apart, it's way too much fun to drive!

The heads will need some work the way it smokes and I'll have to get more pictures later, but it was late when we got home and I gotta work today.

Most all the lights and gauges work, the dash is uncut and the aftermarket radio doesn't work, but all in time...

Enjoy the pics!

myoldchevytruck · 03-12-2011, 06:42 AM

Nice Find!!!

cwgreen1971 · 03-12-2011, 07:37 AM

That is a nice one for a Michigan find!!!

**72 tigger** · 03-12-2011, 07:52 AM

Where is that truck from?- it couldn't be a original Michigan truck- could it? I know what Indiana junk looks like after 40 years of salt!

propanemudtruck · 03-12-2011, 08:37 AM

There's a sales receipt from PA in 72 from a Buick dealer and the guy I bought it from said he thinks it was from arkansas. The bed has no rot and the underside of the truck is very clean. Under the hood is pretty nice, it's been converted to HEI and the carb was recently rebuilt, otherwise it's stock. The valve covers and intake were painted orange with no masking so the carb, plug wires and linkages are all oranged up but all the metal is so clean...

no moa · 03-12-2011, 08:51 AM

Nice truck. But i have to laugh, on just about every truck i have looked at up here or around the country they have a tach strapped to the column. Must have been the first upgrade most of us rednecks did. 2 of mine had/has them.

propanemudtruck · 03-12-2011, 09:10 AM

I chuckled too, but it sure was fun to look at it going down the road! It seems like it's got a pretty low rearend, I'll have to check. But I was somewhere around 2700-2800 RPMs going 55-60.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-12-2011, 09:28 AM

Nice looking truck!

Jim

674x4ton · 03-12-2011, 09:38 AM

A summer toy? What fun you will have!

ChevLoRay · 03-12-2011, 09:40 AM

Are those kick panel speakers!!!!???

propanemudtruck · 03-12-2011, 10:09 AM

Just one speaker, but it's not working! The radio comes on, but no sound... I'll worry about that later, don't mind listening to the truck sing

Vintage Windmills · 03-12-2011, 11:04 AM

Nice find!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-12-2011, 11:17 AM

Nice score especially for that region..

propanemudtruck · 03-12-2011, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwgreen1971

That is a nice one for a Michigan find!!!

This was closer to you than me, it was in Portage, found it on CL. About a 65 mile drive back to the house and I don't know how many smiles

'68 Pieces · 03-12-2011, 12:42 PM

NICE! dang, thats only about half the distance from me, than it was for you, lol.

1970 Bowtie · 03-12-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by propanemudtruck

I chuckled too, but it sure was fun to look at it going down the road! It seems like it's got a pretty low rearend, I'll have to check. But I was somewhere around 2700-2800 RPMs going 55-60.

Sounds like my 70,307,3speed.3.73 rear.Nice find for way up north.

big_al_71 · 03-12-2011, 02:19 PM

Looks pretty good..

propanemudtruck · 03-12-2011, 02:56 PM

I've got some more pictures, some of the rust areas and some of my Jada checking out the new truck with daddy!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-12-2011, 03:21 PM

Overall id say she looks pretty good and the is an olllldddd autometer tach or at least it sure looks that way..

1970 Bowtie · 03-12-2011, 03:55 PM

You have some great pics for the family photo album there.Looks like you already have an HEI dist and an internally regulated alt,so all you need is a dual plane manifold,4 barell and dual exhaust and she will smoke the tires.(On a side note,dont listen to the people that will tell you,you need more cui.With a 3 speed and 3.73 gears that little 307 will hold its own on the street.)

propanemudtruck · 03-12-2011, 05:37 PM

Thanks Bowtie, hoping she appreciates the truck the way my wife and I do! Hopefully some day she'll drive it down the road!

As far as performance, it's got dual flowmasters and the 2 barrel was recently rebuilt, so I'll probably swap in my wife's old race car engine while I tear this one down for a slightly stock rebuild.

dan42 · 03-12-2011, 06:04 PM

Neat truck. Is that the original paint/interior combo? I always liked the black/red combo. Do you have a picture of the SPID?

Sicklajoie · 03-12-2011, 08:37 PM

Great find!

propanemudtruck · 03-12-2011, 08:40 PM

Looks to be original, but looks like the black has been redone once too. I can see some overspray on the rad support but I don't see any signs that any repair work has been done. Contemplating buffing the truck out or leaving it the way it is, I'll need to oil the hood hinges a bit, they are quite firm when closing it. I did notice the driver's door upper hinge is pulling away from the door, I'll have to look into repairing that before I do any more damage.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-12-2011, 08:56 PM

Nice find!

Yeah, Arkansas sounds a lot "more like it."

That's even cleaner than most "original" trucks from here in SC.

Have fun cruisin it!!!

My original door was also pulling away at the hinge as well. The door metal had actually cracked right above the hinge. It was cut to create a little gap then welded back up. It didn't crack again in the 10 years it was repaired, then I stupidly put repop doors on. I saved the originals though... they only need the bottom corners repaired (rust) but at the time I didn't think I had the skills to fix it, but now I do... maybe...

03-12-2011, 06:34 AM	#1
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Cain't believe I found this in MICHIGAN! I have been doing my plow truck project, planning on going out west to find a nice solid truck just for the body, but come to find out this gem was hiding in my own back yard! I found it about 65 miles from the house, and it had been on craigslist for about 20 days so I figured it was gone but I tried anyways... Luckily it was still there! 1969 C10, 307, manual brakes and steering, 3 speed, coil sprung rearend. I'm fine with the 6 lug and don't plan on converting or doing much with it for now. I've gotta wait to get another truck before I tear it apart, it's way too much fun to drive! The heads will need some work the way it smokes and I'll have to get more pictures later, but it was late when we got home and I gotta work today. Most all the lights and gauges work, the dash is uncut and the aftermarket radio doesn't work, but all in time... Enjoy the pics! __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

03-12-2011, 06:42 AM	#2
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cwgreen1971 cwgreen1971 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Battle Creek MI Posts: 185	Re: Cain't believe I found this in MICHIGAN! That is a nice one for a Michigan find!!!

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72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,226	Re: Cain't believe I found this in MICHIGAN! Where is that truck from?- it couldn't be a original Michigan truck- could it? I know what Indiana junk looks like after 40 years of salt!

03-12-2011, 08:37 AM	#5
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: Cain't believe I found this in MICHIGAN! There's a sales receipt from PA in 72 from a Buick dealer and the guy I bought it from said he thinks it was from arkansas. The bed has no rot and the underside of the truck is very clean. Under the hood is pretty nice, it's been converted to HEI and the carb was recently rebuilt, otherwise it's stock. The valve covers and intake were painted orange with no masking so the carb, plug wires and linkages are all oranged up but all the metal is so clean... __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

03-12-2011, 08:51 AM	#6
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Cain't believe I found this in MICHIGAN! Nice truck. But i have to laugh, on just about every truck i have looked at up here or around the country they have a tach strapped to the column. Must have been the first upgrade most of us rednecks did. 2 of mine had/has them. __________________ 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.

03-12-2011, 09:10 AM	#7
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: Cain't believe I found this in MICHIGAN! I chuckled too, but it sure was fun to look at it going down the road! It seems like it's got a pretty low rearend, I'll have to check. But I was somewhere around 2700-2800 RPMs going 55-60. __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

03-12-2011, 09:28 AM	#8
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Cain't believe I found this in MICHIGAN! Nice looking truck! Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

03-12-2011, 09:38 AM	#9
674x4ton Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: st.joseph mo. Posts: 116	Re: Cain't believe I found this in MICHIGAN! A summer toy? What fun you will have!

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ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Cain't believe I found this in MICHIGAN! Are those kick panel speakers!!!!??? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

03-12-2011, 10:09 AM	#11
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: Cain't believe I found this in MICHIGAN! Just one speaker, but it's not working! The radio comes on, but no sound... I'll worry about that later, don't mind listening to the truck sing __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

03-12-2011, 11:04 AM	#12
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03-12-2011, 12:42 PM	#15
'68 Pieces Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 55	Re: Cain't believe I found this in MICHIGAN! NICE! dang, thats only about half the distance from me, than it was for you, lol. __________________ 1968 Chevy short bed restoration/ build/ put back together/ whichever you wanna call it! I shall call it :"Rusty Tomato": its in the works " Anything free is worth saving up for " " If you dont know where to start, go back to the beginning "

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03-12-2011, 02:56 PM	#18
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: Cain't believe I found this in MICHIGAN! I've got some more pictures, some of the rust areas and some of my Jada checking out the new truck with daddy! __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

03-12-2011, 03:21 PM	#19
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,601	Re: Cain't believe I found this in MICHIGAN! Overall id say she looks pretty good and the is an olllldddd autometer tach or at least it sure looks that way.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-12-2011, 03:55 PM	#20
1970 Bowtie It's all in the timing Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Mary,Florida Posts: 600	Re: Cain't believe I found this in MICHIGAN! You have some great pics for the family photo album there.Looks like you already have an HEI dist and an internally regulated alt,so all you need is a dual plane manifold,4 barell and dual exhaust and she will smoke the tires.(On a side note,dont listen to the people that will tell you,you need more cui.With a 3 speed and 3.73 gears that little 307 will hold its own on the street.) __________________ The Dude Abides. ---------------------- I aint sayin, I'm just sayin.

03-12-2011, 05:37 PM	#21
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: Cain't believe I found this in MICHIGAN! Thanks Bowtie, hoping she appreciates the truck the way my wife and I do! Hopefully some day she'll drive it down the road! As far as performance, it's got dual flowmasters and the 2 barrel was recently rebuilt, so I'll probably swap in my wife's old race car engine while I tear this one down for a slightly stock rebuild. __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

03-12-2011, 06:04 PM	#22
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Cain't believe I found this in MICHIGAN! Neat truck. Is that the original paint/interior combo? I always liked the black/red combo. Do you have a picture of the SPID? __________________ '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

03-12-2011, 08:37 PM	#23
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03-12-2011, 08:40 PM	#24
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: Cain't believe I found this in MICHIGAN! Looks to be original, but looks like the black has been redone once too. I can see some overspray on the rad support but I don't see any signs that any repair work has been done. Contemplating buffing the truck out or leaving it the way it is, I'll need to oil the hood hinges a bit, they are quite firm when closing it. I did notice the driver's door upper hinge is pulling away from the door, I'll have to look into repairing that before I do any more damage. __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

03-12-2011, 08:56 PM	#25
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Cain't believe I found this in MICHIGAN! Nice find! Yeah, Arkansas sounds a lot "more like it." That's even cleaner than most "original" trucks from here in SC. Have fun cruisin it!!! My original door was also pulling away at the hinge as well. The door metal had actually cracked right above the hinge. It was cut to create a little gap then welded back up. It didn't crack again in the 10 years it was repaired, then I stupidly put repop doors on. I saved the originals though... they only need the bottom corners repaired (rust) but at the time I didn't think I had the skills to fix it, but now I do... maybe... __________________ 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; 03-12-2011 at 08:58 PM.

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