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f.monroe · 08-30-2008, 07:57 PM

I can not help it but I like blue trucks . I bought this today . It came with most of the original motor , the original trans , and drive shafts for a 400 and a 350 trans . It is rust free . The only thing it really needs as far as the body is concerned is a hood . He had a 6-71 sticking through it in the early 80's . Other than that a set of seat covers and the interior is nice also . I am going to sell a truck or two in the next couple months and tinker with this one . He special ordered this truck and it is well optioned . I think I am going to try to paint match a hood , buff it , replace the seat covers and put a 350 I have in it . I will also lift it a little . It is flipped in the rear and the front has some neat upper A frame spacers that move the upper A frame out to square the trire up . I will probably use spindles in the front . I got to see the pics of it in the 80's with the blower motor , 15x10 Cragars and 295x50x15 BFG's and the front spoiler was still on it . A real throwback . The truck has been in his garage since 1987.
Frank

f.monroe · 08-30-2008, 08:04 PM

The inside of the bed is awesome . The tires are 265/60/15 Belted T/A's . I havent seen a set of those in years . I tried to get a pic of the sticker on the dash but It doesnt show up . It says .....Injection is Nice ,But I'd Rather be Blown . I need to clean it up a bit since it has been sitting for 21 years and is covered in a little dust .
Frank

pugs · 08-30-2008, 08:10 PM

DANG nice truck, keep us posted on the progress

Mr79C10 · 08-31-2008, 06:25 AM

Nice, Super nice truck!!

ont_guy_38 · 08-31-2008, 08:23 AM

wow I like it

bigblock73 · 08-31-2008, 09:21 AM

NICE truck Frank...but you have a problem and need help.

manimal · 08-31-2008, 09:32 AM

I LOVE that color! Nice truck Frank.
-Lance

Curly86 · 08-31-2008, 09:45 AM

**N2TRUX** · 08-31-2008, 09:54 AM

I bow down to the "King of Clean". Frank you have the uncanny ability to find some of the nicest 73-87's of anyone I know. That is another amazing find that will clean up and look awesome when your done.

smashingchuck · 08-31-2008, 10:01 AM

I vote for returning it to it's former glory with the blower out of the hood... but leave the paint for now.

Whatever you do.. it's a sweet truck.

**old Rusty C10** · 08-31-2008, 11:13 AM

you always seem to come up with some nice ones! good luck with it lol i wish you were alot closer lol you seem to always have a nice one up for sale

LMDGUY · 08-31-2008, 11:27 AM

.. that is a clean truck!

boatpuller · 08-31-2008, 11:36 AM

man,you found another one! i wish i could drag em home like that.i'd either be in divorce court or pushing up flower's by now.great find frank.

**lolife99** · 08-31-2008, 02:21 PM

Frank,... is this the same truck that was listed on our board in the Classifieds?

crawdadfox · 08-31-2008, 06:39 PM

It look's alot better without the bolt on cowl scoop!!! I tried to get a buddy to buy that truck, has a cool story with it. Not many truck's of that year are still owned by the original owner!!!! Was a helluva' deal congrat's !!!!!

S10Fan · 08-31-2008, 07:11 PM

Crawdad.............

I just noticed your location, please let us know that you're OK over the next few days!

CLASSIC87' · 08-31-2008, 07:41 PM

Nice score!!! Always finding the clean ones

f.monroe · 08-31-2008, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Frank,... is this the same truck that was listed on our board in the Classifieds?

Thanks for the compliments .Yes it is the same truck .I did get the scoop with it . I contacted him and went and picked it up yesterday . The guy is a Storm chaser . I am pretty sure I have seen him on Discovery Channel before . Carson Eads . He told me several kids from his hometown ordered short bed trucks right out of highschool . Some had bigblocks and it seems most had bucket seats . He said he drove the truck off of the transport . Neat ! The truck needs a hood and no other sheetmetal . The seat covers need replacing . The rest is nice . It is hard to tell but he repainted the yellow trim a Baby blue color . He also painted the inner fenders and core support the same as the truck and chromed the radiator support . It is fairly detailed under the hood . It also has a helper set of airbags on the rear . I am excited about the truck .
Frank

**lolife99** · 08-31-2008, 07:59 PM

Throw some 20" Coys on that thing! Super buy. I saw the ad on the board,... but your pics make it much nicer.

f.monroe · 09-01-2008, 12:31 AM

I am super happy with the condition of the truck vs. what I paid . I have an engine on the stand and will just put it in this one . This truck is clean in the underside also . It has been garaged for 21 years without being out and it shows it in certain areas .
Frank

rodstored-72 · 09-01-2008, 11:44 PM

well frank again you amaze us with your mastery of the clean truck finds!!! atleast when i start looking for a clean truck (yes out here in az) i will know who to talk to!!!!

good job frank!

86swb · 09-02-2008, 10:04 AM

That is one nice truck with some great options.

jchav62 · 09-02-2008, 10:12 AM

Very nice! I love it! You are still DA' MAN, Frank...

Congrats again...

**Captkaos** · 09-02-2008, 11:33 AM

WOW, that is a NICE find!

72BlckButy · 09-02-2008, 10:26 PM

What a score! You just don't find them that clean any more.

Can't wait to see where this thing ends up.

08-30-2008, 07:57 PM	#1
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Bought some bucket seats . I can not help it but I like blue trucks . I bought this today . It came with most of the original motor , the original trans , and drive shafts for a 400 and a 350 trans . It is rust free . The only thing it really needs as far as the body is concerned is a hood . He had a 6-71 sticking through it in the early 80's . Other than that a set of seat covers and the interior is nice also . I am going to sell a truck or two in the next couple months and tinker with this one . He special ordered this truck and it is well optioned . I think I am going to try to paint match a hood , buff it , replace the seat covers and put a 350 I have in it . I will also lift it a little . It is flipped in the rear and the front has some neat upper A frame spacers that move the upper A frame out to square the trire up . I will probably use spindles in the front . I got to see the pics of it in the 80's with the blower motor , 15x10 Cragars and 295x50x15 BFG's and the front spoiler was still on it . A real throwback . The truck has been in his garage since 1987. Frank Attached Images __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

08-30-2008, 08:04 PM	#2
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Bought some bucket seats . The inside of the bed is awesome . The tires are 265/60/15 Belted T/A's . I havent seen a set of those in years . I tried to get a pic of the sticker on the dash but It doesnt show up . It says .....Injection is Nice ,But I'd Rather be Blown . I need to clean it up a bit since it has been sitting for 21 years and is covered in a little dust . Frank Attached Images __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State ! Last edited by f.monroe; 08-30-2008 at 08:06 PM.

08-30-2008, 08:10 PM	#3
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08-31-2008, 09:32 AM	#7
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08-31-2008, 09:54 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Bought some bucket seats . I bow down to the "King of Clean". Frank you have the uncanny ability to find some of the nicest 73-87's of anyone I know. That is another amazing find that will clean up and look awesome when your done. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-31-2008, 10:01 AM	#10
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Bought some bucket seats . I vote for returning it to it's former glory with the blower out of the hood... but leave the paint for now. Whatever you do.. it's a sweet truck. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

08-31-2008, 11:13 AM	#11
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	Re: Bought some bucket seats . you always seem to come up with some nice ones! good luck with it lol i wish you were alot closer lol you seem to always have a nice one up for sale __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

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08-31-2008, 11:36 AM	#13
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08-31-2008, 02:21 PM	#14
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08-31-2008, 06:39 PM	#15
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: Bought some bucket seats . It look's alot better without the bolt on cowl scoop!!! I tried to get a buddy to buy that truck, has a cool story with it. Not many truck's of that year are still owned by the original owner!!!! Was a helluva' deal congrat's !!!!!



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08-31-2008, 07:59 PM	#19
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,696	Re: Bought some bucket seats . Throw some 20" Coys on that thing! Super buy. I saw the ad on the board,... but your pics make it much nicer. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-01-2008, 12:31 AM	#20
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Bought some bucket seats . I am super happy with the condition of the truck vs. what I paid . I have an engine on the stand and will just put it in this one . This truck is clean in the underside also . It has been garaged for 21 years without being out and it shows it in certain areas . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

09-01-2008, 11:44 PM	#21
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