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04-18-2010, 08:41 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Whitehorse YK Canada
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New to me truck 1968 C20 50th
I had the pleasure this weekend of driving 835 kms, each way, to pick up this beauty.
 It is probably familiar to a bunch of you as I bought it from list member short-t from Calgary. Here is the spid.  Photos are from short-t still as I haven't pulled out the camera since arriving home this afternoon. I was a good trip, left Saturday morning at 7 AM with my 04 Duramax and the car trailer. Meet short-t near Peace River about 3:15 PM, loaded and I was heading north again by 5 PM. Spent the night in High Level. Drove home the last 575 kms today. I can't say enough about the great treatment short-t has given me. I drove the truck last November in Calgary at his home, which I thought was very generous. This past week we worked together to get the truck transfered and at ever step of the way he was more that accommodating. I inquired about getting the truck appraised for insurance reasons. He arranged it, met the appraiser, heck he even paid the guy and I repaid him when we met. Upstanding deal. Did I mention that he drove halfway for the cost of fuel!
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Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is! |
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04-18-2010, 08:55 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: New to me truck 1968 C20 50th
and that's why I love this place.
And THAT is a beautiful truck |
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04-18-2010, 08:59 PM
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
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Re: New to me truck 1968 C20 50th
Sounds like someone id like to buy from again! VERY clean truck! Whats the plan?
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John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 |
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04-18-2010, 09:04 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Whitehorse YK Canada
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Re: New to me truck 1968 C20 50th
The plan is to drive it!
A nice weather driver.
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Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is! |
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04-18-2010, 10:10 PM
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BlahBlahBlah
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Wa.
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Re: New to me truck 1968 C20 50th
Really are lots of great people here. Truck is super nice, have fun with it.
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04-18-2010, 10:14 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Whitehorse YK Canada
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Re: New to me truck 1968 C20 50th
So here are a few pictures.
Me driving it ready to load. On the trailer ready to head north. In my driveway. And finally away in the garage for the night.
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Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is! |
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04-18-2010, 11:05 PM
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Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: New Madison, Ohio
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Re: New to me truck 1968 C20 50th
Great story with a great lookin 68 50th. Glad to hear you are going to drive it.
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy.  67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk.  1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc   JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
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04-18-2010, 11:12 PM
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Saving 1 truck at a time!
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Kent, WA
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Re: New to me truck 1968 C20 50th
SWWWEEEEEETTT....but I am really partial to the gold and ivory!
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'68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) |
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04-18-2010, 11:16 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Cali Central Coast
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Re: New to me truck 1968 C20 50th
Nice black plate truck. Another California beauty. Very nice score.
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'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 |
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04-19-2010, 01:35 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Marion, IL
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Re: New to me truck 1968 C20 50th
Nice looking truck! You might check to see why the bed sets high on the driver's side.
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04-19-2010, 12:16 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Calgary, ab
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Re: New to me truck 1968 C20 50th
Blaine, it was great to meet the rest of your family and I am glad you had a safe trip and that they like the truck.
Out of all the vehicles I have sold that is the first one that has brought a tear to my eye as I watched it leave on your trailer, Terri noticed I was upset and started to tear up as well. I ended up jumping on Steve's quad to try and get it out of my head, nonetheless my garage sure looks empty with out her sitting there! It is a beautiful truck and is a true survivor for sure. I know it has gone to a good home and will be cared for. Just to put it in perspective, that truck has now gone 2128 miles north from where she was originally from! This is what I saw that Saturday afternoon, 
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04-19-2010, 12:54 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Montana
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Re: New to me truck 1968 C20 50th
Your sure don't find many like that in that condition, NICE!
Enjoy your new ride.. |
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04-19-2010, 02:43 PM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: New to me truck 1968 C20 50th
Wow... what a beautiful truck!
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-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) |
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04-20-2010, 10:08 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Whitehorse YK Canada
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Re: New to me truck 1968 C20 50th
Well the polar bear license plate is on and I'm driving it to work today!
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Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is! |
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04-20-2010, 11:30 AM
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Registered User
 Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Lilburn Georgia
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Re: New to me truck 1968 C20 50th
Nice truck Enjoy it for all of us!
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