Just wondering-Is the year of your truck have any significance? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 06-28-2010, 01:20 AM

My 1970cst was manufactured the year I graduated from High School. It's a fully loaded BB C10. If my truck was a Muscle car...I could not afford it now nor could I afford it when I was 18 years old. Did I buy my truck to match the year I graduated from High School...nope it just worked out that way.

Come to think about it-many of you were not even thought of in 1970.

beebster · 06-28-2010, 03:05 AM

I believe '71 was the best year for our trucks, how do i know?
cause i own a '71. ha ha.

fdbdw · 06-28-2010, 09:28 AM

Although I had to sell mine due to finacial reasons, I originaly bought mine cause we were born the same year.

Spoof · 06-28-2010, 10:03 AM

Even though this is something no one wants to think about it, there are probably some board members who were concieved in one of these trucks. Now that's significant. Anyone here born between 1967-1972?

oteixeira · 06-28-2010, 10:06 AM

I was. My truck and I were both born in 1970, and while I like the grill the best on the 69-70, I purposely looked for a 70 for just that reason, we share a birth year.

Shyguy · 06-28-2010, 10:18 AM

Heck, I never thought about anything like that when I bought the last two trucks. I just stumbled into both deals.

If I bought one for the year I was born it would be dang old and if I bought one for the year I graduated from high school it would still be dang old compared to the 67-72 trucks, lol.

72BLKCHEYENNE · 06-28-2010, 10:52 AM

I was borne in 68 and I now drive a 68 we turned 42 together this year

**michael bustamante** · 06-28-2010, 10:56 AM

I was born 73 but one of my earliest memories is my grandfathers green 72 longhorn fully loaded from the pics I see of me sitting in the driver seat. (all of 3 years old) Guess I was born a year too late

marks1972 · 06-28-2010, 11:39 AM

Just happend to be the year my dad bought it. i was only 2 at the time so i didnt have much of a say. if i did it would have been a short step with a BB.

Wrenchbender Ret · 06-28-2010, 04:45 PM

All of them in that era are about the best trucks ever made. The 71-2 are better as they have disc brakes & heavier steering components.

grs · 06-28-2010, 05:03 PM

I was locked up in jail for drunk driving before most of you were born. Thanks to Jesus I am now getting high on him, and old cars, and trucks. Life is better sober.

72BlckButy · 06-28-2010, 09:41 PM

Other than finding a unique truck for our area (

), it is significant that my FIL returned from Vietnam during '69 and once he returned he picked up a '69 Chevelle SS 396 (new), a '69 El Camino SS (new) and a '69 Triumph Bike. In 2009 I picked up a '69 CST SWB and just this year he picked up a '69 SWB as well... I think we've started something.

Hubscrub · 06-28-2010, 10:02 PM

71 is what my dad had while i was growing up, so i think thats what i see in my 71 he sold his a couple years before i could drive i cried for days

EA69TRK · 06-28-2010, 11:24 PM

Yah mine does my grandma owned a 69 my dad had a 2 69s when i was growing up a short fleet for him and short step for my mom he had to sell his fleet but kept the step and me and him made a deal finish before i get my license and i get the truck so i have a couple of months to finish it but then again when are the ever truly finished.

Zoomin · 06-28-2010, 11:28 PM

I graduated from hs in 72, therefore grew up in Musclecar Era I. Bought it because I like the looks and relative simplicity of them.

Duncan and son · 06-28-2010, 11:35 PM

We love 72's and even after 8 yr of being on this board some folks still have not figured out Jason's board name " sameyrasmea72 " same year as me a 72. Same year he was born FYI Paul

Indyuke · 06-29-2010, 01:39 AM

lol, I was born in '82, and my wife would kill me if I even thought about getting a c10 built the same year I was born. She says they look like wife-beater trucks. I think the 73-87 are pretty nice looking if well-maintained and kept somewhat stock.

But I like my 1970 cst best.

prairewolf · 06-29-2010, 05:31 AM

it has a Lot now,... when I saw it I was a fairly new Dad,and new homeowner.
I thought I could use it to haul homeowner stuff around and it looked kinda cool.... I looked at it. within about 5 minutes was going to cash machine to get 100$ cash to hold it till morning. next day drove it home. on way home decided it would make good Father/Son project. ..... it has become my Son's truck and has not hauled much homeowner stuff yet

other significance is that 2 of my Brothers have 1967 cars. one is a 67 Firebird 400. baught new. the other is a 67 Mustang GT Fastback baught new.

I had a 67 GTO in 10th grade Highschool 1980. ... 4speed/AC/Disc brake car that I sold in 1984 for 400$.... how much maryjauna does a Midwest 20yr old farm kid have to smoke for that to make sense? ....glad I quit that stuff.

anyhow.... back to 2010. ... I am going to race the 67 Cst against my brother's 67 Firebird sometime this summer. probably at Eddyville IA.. his car has been a Drag car since 69, so he will have to give me a little head start.
I just need to get a towbar for the trip and unhook the driveshaft for the trip to IA.... I got 2 new motor mounts and new carrier/hanger bearing to put in before or after I get there.

the 67 Cst's have grown on me and become my favorite.

thanks for listening. .... life is interesting and good, kent

**70cst** · 06-29-2010, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by prairewolf

it has a Lot now,... when I saw it I was a fairly new Dad,and new homeowner.
I thought I could use it to haul homeowner stuff around and it looked kinda cool.... I looked at it. within about 5 minutes was going to cash machine to get 100$ cash to hold it till morning. next day drove it home. on way home decided it would make good Father/Son project. ..... it has become my Son's truck and has not hauled much homeowner stuff yet

other significance is that 2 of my Brothers have 1967 cars. one is a 67 Firebird 400. baught new. the other is a 67 Mustang GT Fastback baught new.

I had a 67 GTO in 10th grade Highschool 1980. ... 4speed/AC/Disc brake car that I sold in 1984 for 400$.... how much maryjauna does a Midwest 20yr old farm kid have to smoke for that to make sense? ....glad I quit that stuff.

anyhow.... back to 2010. ... I am going to race the 67 Cst against my brother's 67 Firebird sometime this summer. probably at Eddyville IA.. his car has been a Drag car since 69, so he will have to give me a little head start.
I just need to get a towbar for the trip and unhook the driveshaft for the trip to IA.... I got 2 new motor mounts and new carrier/hanger bearing to put in before or after I get there.

the 67 Cst's have grown on me and become my favorite.

thanks for listening. .... life is interesting and good, kent

Great story and pics.

06-28-2010, 01:20 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Just wondering-Is the year of your truck have any significance? My 1970cst was manufactured the year I graduated from High School. It's a fully loaded BB C10. If my truck was a Muscle car...I could not afford it now nor could I afford it when I was 18 years old. Did I buy my truck to match the year I graduated from High School...nope it just worked out that way. Come to think about it-many of you were not even thought of in 1970. __________________ 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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beebster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Aurora,Il ..born,raised and still live in the same house Posts: 286	Re: Just wondering-Is the year of your truck have any significance? I believe '71 was the best year for our trucks, how do i know? cause i own a '71. ha ha. __________________ I love stock! Not really into the whole bagged, squished,chopped, drooped,cut, bent,lifted,twisted,split,decked,massaged,tubbed,jacked trend. (o.k. slightly lowered is fine) For the love of god, just drive it before you forget what the truck is supposed to look like !....LOL

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fdbdw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: colorado springs Posts: 479	Re: Just wondering-Is the year of your truck have any significance? Although I had to sell mine due to finacial reasons, I originaly bought mine cause we were born the same year.

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Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Re: Just wondering-Is the year of your truck have any significance? Even though this is something no one wants to think about it, there are probably some board members who were concieved in one of these trucks. Now that's significant. Anyone here born between 1967-1972? __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

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oteixeira Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Middlesex, NC Posts: 231	Re: Just wondering-Is the year of your truck have any significance? I was. My truck and I were both born in 1970, and while I like the grill the best on the 69-70, I purposely looked for a 70 for just that reason, we share a birth year. __________________ 70 C-20 Custom Camper Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300251

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Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Just wondering-Is the year of your truck have any significance? Heck, I never thought about anything like that when I bought the last two trucks. I just stumbled into both deals. If I bought one for the year I was born it would be dang old and if I bought one for the year I graduated from high school it would still be dang old compared to the 67-72 trucks, lol. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

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72BLKCHEYENNE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK CANADA Posts: 130	Re: Just wondering-Is the year of your truck have any significance? I was borne in 68 and I now drive a 68 we turned 42 together this year Attached Images

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michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Just wondering-Is the year of your truck have any significance? I was born 73 but one of my earliest memories is my grandfathers green 72 longhorn fully loaded from the pics I see of me sitting in the driver seat. (all of 3 years old) Guess I was born a year too late __________________ 1967custom

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marks1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Atoka, TN Posts: 240	Re: Just wondering-Is the year of your truck have any significance? Just happend to be the year my dad bought it. i was only 2 at the time so i didnt have much of a say. if i did it would have been a short step with a BB. __________________ Mark 1968 C-10 SWB 307/munci 4spd/411possi 1986-1990 1972 Cheyenne-10 LWB 350/TH350 IF SHE WHOULD HAVE KEEPT THE SHIRT ON THEY WOULDNT HAVE BROKEN UP THANKS ADAM SANDLER U. S. Navy Seabee "CAN DO", "The difficult we do at once. The impossible may take a little bit longer.","We Build We Fight", "Work Hard Play Hard"

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Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: Just wondering-Is the year of your truck have any significance? All of them in that era are about the best trucks ever made. The 71-2 are better as they have disc brakes & heavier steering components.

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grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: Just wondering-Is the year of your truck have any significance? I was locked up in jail for drunk driving before most of you were born. Thanks to Jesus I am now getting high on him, and old cars, and trucks. Life is better sober.

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72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Just wondering-Is the year of your truck have any significance? Other than finding a unique truck for our area (), it is significant that my FIL returned from Vietnam during '69 and once he returned he picked up a '69 Chevelle SS 396 (new), a '69 El Camino SS (new) and a '69 Triumph Bike. In 2009 I picked up a '69 CST SWB and just this year he picked up a '69 SWB as well... I think we've started something. __________________ -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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Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Just wondering-Is the year of your truck have any significance? 71 is what my dad had while i was growing up, so i think thats what i see in my 71 he sold his a couple years before i could drive i cried for days __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

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EA69TRK Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sacramento,California Posts: 323	Re: Just wondering-Is the year of your truck have any significance? Yah mine does my grandma owned a 69 my dad had a 2 69s when i was growing up a short fleet for him and short step for my mom he had to sell his fleet but kept the step and me and him made a deal finish before i get my license and i get the truck so i have a couple of months to finish it but then again when are the ever truly finished. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 Short Step -Project 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 1500 -DD 2017 Laguna Orange Roadglide - Good Weather DD

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Duncan and son Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: Just wondering-Is the year of your truck have any significance? We love 72's and even after 8 yr of being on this board some folks still have not figured out Jason's board name " sameyrasmea72 " same year as me a 72. Same year he was born FYI Paul __________________ You can shear a sheep every year, but you can only skin it once The person dealing with facts is never at the mercy of the person dealing with theory 1972 Cheyenne Super 402 400 A/c bucket seat tilt custom camper Longhorn 1975 Silverado 454 Crew cab camper special dually Last edited by Duncan and son; 06-28-2010 at 11:36 PM.

06-29-2010, 01:39 AM	#17
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: Just wondering-Is the year of your truck have any significance? lol, I was born in '82, and my wife would kill me if I even thought about getting a c10 built the same year I was born. She says they look like wife-beater trucks. I think the 73-87 are pretty nice looking if well-maintained and kept somewhat stock. But I like my 1970 cst best.

06-29-2010, 05:31 AM	#18
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,895	Re: Just wondering-Is the year of your truck have any significance? it has a Lot now,... when I saw it I was a fairly new Dad,and new homeowner. I thought I could use it to haul homeowner stuff around and it looked kinda cool.... I looked at it. within about 5 minutes was going to cash machine to get 100$ cash to hold it till morning. next day drove it home. on way home decided it would make good Father/Son project. ..... it has become my Son's truck and has not hauled much homeowner stuff yet other significance is that 2 of my Brothers have 1967 cars. one is a 67 Firebird 400. baught new. the other is a 67 Mustang GT Fastback baught new. I had a 67 GTO in 10th grade Highschool 1980. ... 4speed/AC/Disc brake car that I sold in 1984 for 400$.... how much maryjauna does a Midwest 20yr old farm kid have to smoke for that to make sense? ....glad I quit that stuff. anyhow.... back to 2010. ... I am going to race the 67 Cst against my brother's 67 Firebird sometime this summer. probably at Eddyville IA.. his car has been a Drag car since 69, so he will have to give me a little head start. I just need to get a towbar for the trip and unhook the driveshaft for the trip to IA.... I got 2 new motor mounts and new carrier/hanger bearing to put in before or after I get there. the 67 Cst's have grown on me and become my favorite. thanks for listening. .... life is interesting and good, kent Attached Images __________________ eat,work,spend,sleep,repeat.

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