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Octavian · 02-15-2009, 06:58 PM

Hi everyone. I am new to this site and also to Chevy and Chevy trucks. Ive been a Mopar guy my whole life but recently I crashed my srt8. My dad has a 1967 Chevy truck, I think its a k-10? Its 4x4 for sure. He says he selling it to me for what he paid, $1500. Anyhow, Id like some advice as we plan to restore it. It runs great, but he paints vehicles and is letting me pick the color. Recently I found the paintcodes for that year: http://www.classictruckshop.com/phot....php/photo/108

Im having a hard time picking a color. Would appreciate any tips. Also if anyone has a similar truck id like to hear about it and how they run overall. Are these fun trucks and how much off roading will I be able to do. Appreciate any info.

Regards,
Rob
Los Alamitos, CA

Dads 68 GMC · 02-15-2009, 07:31 PM

Welcome to the board & to chevy, Its hard to go wrong with GM. The color is all in personal preference, You should look at a bunch of these trucks and see what turns you on. Does your truck have a 327? these are definately fun trucks Enjoy it.

DREAMS OF A 67 · 02-15-2009, 07:36 PM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

Octavian · 02-15-2009, 07:48 PM

Not sure yet its been a few years since I recall the truck sitting in a corner of his shop. He did visit me and told me a few things about the truck the year and thats its 4x4. I gotta go visit him and check it all out. Ill be sure to take pics!

72BlckButy · 02-15-2009, 08:59 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

Cyclone44 · 02-15-2009, 10:04 PM

from Knoxville Tn.....

sswitzke · 02-16-2009, 12:10 AM

Welcome from Southwest, MO.

shaneschevys · 02-16-2009, 01:31 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

jsbgump · 02-16-2009, 01:40 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

TimE · 02-16-2009, 07:34 AM

from south Alabama!

**special-K** · 02-16-2009, 09:38 AM

Hey,welcome from Maryland!!!

These are the greatest trucks ever made.The parts support is second to none.But,they sure hold up and mostly needs parts to look new again,as in restoration.Other than that you can run them on a shoestring budget.Check out the sight and absorb.You will find the`67s have a earlier version of the 4wdrivetrain and parts can be more scarce.`67s had the old ram-type power steering,too.All the newer stuff bolts right up with minimal effort,are not expensive,and plentiful.These trucks are the transition from old to new with a`72 having many upgrades not offered on`67s.The changes are suttle and ,again, very interchangeable.Also,parts like axles and steering from trucks into the`90s can be swapped.
They ain`t no Edsel.You can keep`em running easier than about anything.Yeah,I like`em.

Otsa580 · 02-19-2009, 05:09 PM

Welcome from Nebraska. I have driven old and sometimes rusty Chevy"s all my life and have more luck with the old ones than newer ones. My 97 truck has cost me 3 times more money than my 69 blazer. I really like the 67-68's.

krue · 02-21-2009, 11:42 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

02-15-2009, 06:58 PM	#1
Octavian Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2	New Here and to Chevy... Hi everyone. I am new to this site and also to Chevy and Chevy trucks. Ive been a Mopar guy my whole life but recently I crashed my srt8. My dad has a 1967 Chevy truck, I think its a k-10? Its 4x4 for sure. He says he selling it to me for what he paid, $1500. Anyhow, Id like some advice as we plan to restore it. It runs great, but he paints vehicles and is letting me pick the color. Recently I found the paintcodes for that year: http://www.classictruckshop.com/phot....php/photo/108 Im having a hard time picking a color. Would appreciate any tips. Also if anyone has a similar truck id like to hear about it and how they run overall. Are these fun trucks and how much off roading will I be able to do. Appreciate any info. Regards, Rob Los Alamitos, CA

02-15-2009, 07:31 PM	#2
Dads 68 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sidney; MT Posts: 172	Re: New Here and to Chevy... Welcome to the board & to chevy, Its hard to go wrong with GM. The color is all in personal preference, You should look at a bunch of these trucks and see what turns you on. Does your truck have a 327? these are definately fun trucks Enjoy it.

02-15-2009, 07:36 PM	#3
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: New Here and to Chevy... FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!! __________________ Joe

02-15-2009, 07:48 PM	#4
Octavian Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2	Re: New Here and to Chevy... Not sure yet its been a few years since I recall the truck sitting in a corner of his shop. He did visit me and told me a few things about the truck the year and thats its 4x4. I gotta go visit him and check it all out. Ill be sure to take pics!

02-15-2009, 08:59 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New Here and to Chevy... to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. __________________ -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)

02-15-2009, 10:04 PM	#6
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: New Here and to Chevy... from Knoxville Tn.....

02-16-2009, 12:10 AM	#7
sswitzke Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Buffalo, MO Posts: 589	Re: New Here and to Chevy... Welcome from Southwest, MO.

02-16-2009, 01:31 AM	#8
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: New Here and to Chevy... Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

02-16-2009, 01:40 AM	#9
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New Here and to Chevy... Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

02-16-2009, 07:34 AM	#10
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: New Here and to Chevy... from south Alabama! __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

02-16-2009, 09:38 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: New Here and to Chevy... Hey,welcome from Maryland!!! These are the greatest trucks ever made.The parts support is second to none.But,they sure hold up and mostly needs parts to look new again,as in restoration.Other than that you can run them on a shoestring budget.Check out the sight and absorb.You will find the`67s have a earlier version of the 4wdrivetrain and parts can be more scarce.`67s had the old ram-type power steering,too.All the newer stuff bolts right up with minimal effort,are not expensive,and plentiful.These trucks are the transition from old to new with a`72 having many upgrades not offered on`67s.The changes are suttle and ,again, very interchangeable.Also,parts like axles and steering from trucks into the`90s can be swapped. They ain`t no Edsel.You can keep`em running easier than about anything.Yeah,I like`em. __________________ "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 ~

02-19-2009, 05:09 PM	#12
Otsa580 I Love Rusty Chevys Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 617	Re: New Here and to Chevy... Welcome from Nebraska. I have driven old and sometimes rusty Chevy"s all my life and have more luck with the old ones than newer ones. My 97 truck has cost me 3 times more money than my 69 blazer. I really like the 67-68's.

02-21-2009, 11:42 PM	#13
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: New Here and to Chevy... Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"



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