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BearFlagRepublic · 02-25-2011, 10:15 PM

I never thought it would be as difficult as it was to find my ideal truck in my price range, and while not ideal I think I did pretty well with this one.

My requirements were:
Longbed: I like to haul stuff and I just prefer the look
Well running motor that doesn't need a ton of work
Automatic Trans
Little rust, paint preferably.
Essentially just a decent driver that my neighbors wouldn't complain about being in the driveway.

Here's what I got
1969 Custom Camper C20
Factory power steering
Dealer installed A/C
Factory 3 point seat belts.
Crate 350 with less than 15,000 documented miles.
Factory Cruise control (Non-Op at the moment, probably will remove and sell)
Newer Tires.
dual flowmaster exhaust and hedman headers
Very little rust and any cancer was taken care of prior to paint. (To my knowledge)
Custom Auto Sound "factory look" radio
And many more other factory options
Decent paint job by the previous (original) owners son.
And likely one of my favorite features is the records from the very beginning. It's awesome to see all the work this guy put into this truck and that it was used as a delivery truck for the man's furniture store (still in business btw.)

I purchased it for $2,500

My plans as of now are to:
Drive it like crazy and have some fun with it (already done!)
Install top tailgate trim (missing from PO)
Clean up the engine bay (too many wires all over the place, needs looms and ties)
Drop it (likely 2/4 or 3/5)
replace front bumper with new chrome
replace back bumper with sport bumper and install hidden hitch.. (Still deciding to do this or install step bumper)
Install new chrome side doors for the side tanks (tanks removed)
Install sound deadener in cab
Replace all door rubber and felts.
Install Passenger side mirror
Raptor line the bed after sanding down surface rust.
New Rims and tires when these are worn down (Bummer it's 8 lug)
Power brakes.
Eventually a new Grill shell as this one has a couple decent dents in the center.
And of course other maintenance as needed.

Jeffs70 · 02-25-2011, 10:24 PM

welcome to the forums and congrats on the nice truck. Glad to hear you finely found one that you enjoy. keep the pictures coming lol we love pictures.

cpisani70@aol.com · 02-25-2011, 10:24 PM

Looks like you did very well I am looking at something very similar right now
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dougo · 02-25-2011, 10:51 PM

Congratulations that's very nice. Always nice when you can pick one up and have some record of previous work that has been done. Welcome to the board.
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RCbowtie69 · 02-25-2011, 10:59 PM

Nice buy, Keep on truckin''

463 · 02-25-2011, 11:10 PM

looks like a good deal to me. 3/4 ton nice for working

Hubscrub · 02-25-2011, 11:35 PM

heck ya thats nice good deal!

674x4ton · 02-25-2011, 11:46 PM

You don't find a good buy like that here in MO.

Husker · 02-25-2011, 11:52 PM

Nice Truck, Who cares what the neighbors think!
LOL
Ron

BearFlagRepublic · 02-26-2011, 03:59 AM

Haha! Thanks guys! I think I did pretty well with it too. I'm not too overly concerned with the neighbors, but one of them is a family of circus people (literally.. No joke here!) and for some reason they think they own the neighborhood and call to complain about anything and everything. Hopefully I can get moved into a new place with a garage I can store her in!

**special-K** · 02-26-2011, 07:03 AM

That look's like a decent truck for the money. you done good! And,I love 8-luggers.

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Originally Posted by BearFlagRepublic

Haha! Thanks guys! I think I did pretty well with it too. I'm not too overly concerned with the neighbors, but one of them is a family of circus people (literally.. No joke here!) and for some reason they think they own the neighborhood and call to complain about anything and everything. Hopefully I can get moved into a new place with a garage I can store her in!

Screw that! Who elected them the taste police? They can call all they want,but if no law is broken it won't be long that the authorities will see where the problem lies.

PanelDeland · 02-26-2011, 07:15 AM

What kind of pistol did you use? That looks like a lot of truck for the $$$.Great buy.

I just gotta ask,"Circus people complaining about how others live?" I've worked a couple of fairs and carnivals,and can tell you circus people look down on carnies but they are all pretty strage ducks.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-26-2011, 11:51 AM

Looks like a very clean truck for the $$$$ you put down.

**72 Super** · 02-26-2011, 11:55 AM

Looks like an excellent deal for a very clean solid truck. That would be a keeper.

BearFlagRepublic · 02-26-2011, 12:00 PM

Thanks guys! The Circus people are crazy on so many levels. I just wish their was a law against keeping tight ropes and hula hoops in the front yard. They haven't said anything or complained about this truck. Nor should they be able to, its registered and insured and a solid looking truck. There's uglier vehicles on the block!

cam.man67 · 02-26-2011, 01:43 PM

Looks great, especially for the $$!

sanford66 · 02-26-2011, 01:47 PM

Congrats, looks like you did good! Joseph

02-25-2011, 10:15 PM	#1
BearFlagRepublic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 60	Finally one worth keeping! I never thought it would be as difficult as it was to find my ideal truck in my price range, and while not ideal I think I did pretty well with this one. My requirements were: Longbed: I like to haul stuff and I just prefer the look Well running motor that doesn't need a ton of work Automatic Trans Little rust, paint preferably. Essentially just a decent driver that my neighbors wouldn't complain about being in the driveway. Here's what I got 1969 Custom Camper C20 Factory power steering Dealer installed A/C Factory 3 point seat belts. Crate 350 with less than 15,000 documented miles. Factory Cruise control (Non-Op at the moment, probably will remove and sell) Newer Tires. dual flowmaster exhaust and hedman headers Very little rust and any cancer was taken care of prior to paint. (To my knowledge) Custom Auto Sound "factory look" radio And many more other factory options Decent paint job by the previous (original) owners son. And likely one of my favorite features is the records from the very beginning. It's awesome to see all the work this guy put into this truck and that it was used as a delivery truck for the man's furniture store (still in business btw.) I purchased it for $2,500 My plans as of now are to: Drive it like crazy and have some fun with it (already done!) Install top tailgate trim (missing from PO) Clean up the engine bay (too many wires all over the place, needs looms and ties) Drop it (likely 2/4 or 3/5) replace front bumper with new chrome replace back bumper with sport bumper and install hidden hitch.. (Still deciding to do this or install step bumper) Install new chrome side doors for the side tanks (tanks removed) Install sound deadener in cab Replace all door rubber and felts. Install Passenger side mirror Raptor line the bed after sanding down surface rust. New Rims and tires when these are worn down (Bummer it's 8 lug) Power brakes. Eventually a new Grill shell as this one has a couple decent dents in the center. And of course other maintenance as needed. __________________ 69 Custom Camper C/20 - 2nd Owner truck with records from the very beginning. 350/350

02-25-2011, 10:24 PM	#2
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: Finally one worth keeping! welcome to the forums and congrats on the nice truck. Glad to hear you finely found one that you enjoy. keep the pictures coming lol we love pictures. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

02-25-2011, 10:24 PM	#3
cpisani70@aol.com Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wallingford CT Posts: 260	Re: Finally one worth keeping! Looks like you did very well I am looking at something very similar right now Posted via Mobile Device

02-25-2011, 10:51 PM	#4
dougo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 543	Re: Finally one worth keeping! Congratulations that's very nice. Always nice when you can pick one up and have some record of previous work that has been done. Welcome to the board. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Doug '72 GMC K2500 Suburban 4x4

02-25-2011, 10:59 PM	#5
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Finally one worth keeping! Nice buy, Keep on truckin''

02-25-2011, 11:10 PM	#6
463 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sask Canada Posts: 1,666	Re: Finally one worth keeping! looks like a good deal to me. 3/4 ton nice for working __________________ Trueman

02-25-2011, 11:35 PM	#7
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Finally one worth keeping! heck ya thats nice good deal! __________________ 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

02-25-2011, 11:46 PM	#8
674x4ton Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: st.joseph mo. Posts: 116	Re: Finally one worth keeping! You don't find a good buy like that here in MO.

02-25-2011, 11:52 PM	#9
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Finally one worth keeping! Nice Truck, Who cares what the neighbors think! LOL Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

02-26-2011, 03:59 AM	#10
BearFlagRepublic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 60	Re: Finally one worth keeping! Haha! Thanks guys! I think I did pretty well with it too. I'm not too overly concerned with the neighbors, but one of them is a family of circus people (literally.. No joke here!) and for some reason they think they own the neighborhood and call to complain about anything and everything. Hopefully I can get moved into a new place with a garage I can store her in! __________________ 69 Custom Camper C/20 - 2nd Owner truck with records from the very beginning. 350/350

02-26-2011, 07:15 AM	#12
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Finally one worth keeping! What kind of pistol did you use? That looks like a lot of truck for the $$$.Great buy. I just gotta ask,"Circus people complaining about how others live?" I've worked a couple of fairs and carnivals,and can tell you circus people look down on carnies but they are all pretty strage ducks. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-26-2011, 11:51 AM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Finally one worth keeping! Looks like a very clean truck for the $$$$ you put down. __________________ 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..

02-26-2011, 11:55 AM	#14
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Finally one worth keeping! Looks like an excellent deal for a very clean solid truck. That would be a keeper. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

02-26-2011, 12:00 PM	#15
BearFlagRepublic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 60	Re: Finally one worth keeping! Thanks guys! The Circus people are crazy on so many levels. I just wish their was a law against keeping tight ropes and hula hoops in the front yard. They haven't said anything or complained about this truck. Nor should they be able to, its registered and insured and a solid looking truck. There's uglier vehicles on the block! __________________ 69 Custom Camper C/20 - 2nd Owner truck with records from the very beginning. 350/350

02-26-2011, 01:43 PM	#16
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: Finally one worth keeping! Looks great, especially for the $$! __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73



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02-26-2011, 01:47 PM	#17
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: Finally one worth keeping! Congrats, looks like you did good! Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

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