1976 Chevy pickup, 11,220 miles on it - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**LockDoc** · 08-19-2011, 11:45 PM

Howdy!

I normally hang out over on the '67-'72 Chevy Board but I thought maybe you folks would like to see this truck. It is located about 12 miles south of me in New Sharon, Iowa, parked at the fire station. The wife and I went down there for Pizza and a movie tonight (cheap date) so I took the camera along. There wasn't anyone around, so the pictures tell everything I know about it. I can't make any comments on price or value because I'm not familiar with this style of truck. Enjoy.

I'll have to add the rest of the pics in the next post...

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 08-19-2011, 11:46 PM

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Mr Pops · 08-19-2011, 11:57 PM

I want it!

juiceman650 · 08-19-2011, 11:57 PM

Wow, that's a pretty cool truck that's practically brand new.
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phantom309 · 08-20-2011, 12:15 PM

man! that is a true survivor! i love that if i was any closer i would save up and go buy it lol love to see cars and trucks done up like fire rescue or law enforcement, especially as origonal as this one

nice find!!!

*C-10 simplex* · 08-22-2011, 09:54 PM

What's the price on it? (i'm still using my 14" monitor from 98 so i couldn't make it out)

i love it.

**LockDoc** · 08-22-2011, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by C-10 simplex

What's the price on it? (i'm still using my 14" monitor from 98 so i couldn't make it out)

i love it.

$13,950...

LockDoc

**special-K** · 08-23-2011, 11:53 AM

I'm curious if it has a Dodge front axle or something. Where are the front hubs? That sure is a sweet survivor.

Your41Plague12 · 08-23-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I'm curious if it has a Dodge front axle or something. Where are the front hubs? That sure is a sweet survivor.

Probably a full time 4x4 model that had drive slugs instead of externally locking hubs. They are locked all the time. I'm not sure if they used the same hub caps as the 2wd models, but it would make sense if they did since there are no locking hubs to turn.

*C-10 simplex* · 08-24-2011, 11:51 AM

Ok, i see it now----the price WILL drop i'm betting.

KMK454 · 08-24-2011, 03:03 PM

It looks like it has been sitting outside all of its life, not sure if it's a 13k truck mileage or not. Still cool and I wouldn't mind having it

**LockDoc** · 08-24-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KMK454

It looks like it has been sitting outside all of its life, not sure if it's a 13k truck mileage or not. Still cool and I wouldn't mind having it

Obviously you have never seen a truck that sat out in Iowa all of it's life. It would be a complete rust bucket if it had been outside since 1976...

LockDoc

*C-10 simplex* · 08-24-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Obviously you have never seen a truck that sat out in Iowa all of it's life. It would be a complete rust bucket if it had been outside since 1976...

LockDoc

Why is this?

Walts_restoration · 08-24-2011, 09:39 PM

my 76 3/4 4x4 uses a different style of drive slug than my 78 3/4 4x4 and can use a 2wd style solid hubcap unlike my 78 witch needs a hole in the cover to clear it. Just food for thought.

KMK454 · 08-24-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Obviously you have never seen a truck that sat out in Iowa all of it's life. It would be a complete rust bucket if it had been outside since 1976...

LockDoc

Ha. I'm willing to bet that as a fire truck it spent the majority of its life sitting outside and it got a lot of washing/maintenance/attention during the day as most firetrucks do.

Meatman · 08-24-2011, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Obviously you have never seen a truck that sat out in Iowa all of it's life. It would be a complete rust bucket if it had been outside since 1976...

LockDoc

For real!

Cracks me up when alot of these Cali guys see something with cab corners and rockers that are rusty and call it scrap. If its still got floors its worth saving around these parts!!

TexasDmax · 08-25-2011, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by KMK454

Ha. I'm willing to bet that as a fire truck it spent the majority of its life sitting outside and it got a lot of washing/maintenance/attention during the day as most firetrucks do.

I bet it didn't look how amny bays the station has behind it. They keep there stuff inside. This is a grass fire truck and I am sure has been muddyand dirty several times in its life. Also if that is a volunteer department, they probably don't have someone polishing it 24/7. If it was in my part of Texas and set outside the humidity would have rotted it to the ground by now.

Squareforceone · 08-25-2011, 09:49 AM

That's in my state wow i wish i could buy it that is amazing for iowa i thought mine was decent for 700 solid foor and only 2 rust spots behind the tires

KMK454 · 08-25-2011, 11:50 AM

Hmm, everbody is very sensitive about geography and rust...

*C-10 simplex* · 08-25-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by KMK454

Hmm, everbody is very sensitive about geography and rust...

i'm not sure i understand why iowa is supposedly bad corrosion-wise?

kris's66lwb · 08-25-2011, 07:27 PM

Beacause they use salt and they have snow and humidity any of that will cause rust thats why its called the rust belt

**LockDoc** · 08-25-2011, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kris's66lwb

Beacause they use salt and they have snow and humidity any of that will cause rust thats why its called the rust belt

Bingo!

And as TexasDmax said, the fire departments in this part of the country keep everything inside unless it is out of service as this truck is...

LockDoc

*C-10 simplex* · 08-26-2011, 10:27 AM

Let's say you didn't drive it in the snow, yet kept it outside. i'm thinking then that rust wouldn't be a problem?

TexasDmax · 08-26-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by C-10 simplex

Let's say you didn't drive it in the snow, yet kept it outside. i'm thinking then that rust wouldn't be a problem?

Well, we don't have snow, and our trucks in south east texas will rust just sitting there uncovered with the humidity and rain, Central and West Texas are a different story.

**LockDoc** · 08-26-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by C-10 simplex

Let's say you didn't drive it in the snow, yet kept it outside. i'm thinking then that rust wouldn't be a problem?

Yes, they would still rust it would just take longer. A lot of the problem with driven vehicles around here is that a lot of the county roads are gravel. The dust gets into everywhere, then when you wash it or drive it in the rain the dust gets soaked with water and takes forever to dry out. Since it takes so long to dry out it creates rust inside the panels.

LockDoc

08-19-2011, 11:45 PM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,390	1976 Chevy pickup, 11,220 miles on it Howdy! I normally hang out over on the '67-'72 Chevy Board but I thought maybe you folks would like to see this truck. It is located about 12 miles south of me in New Sharon, Iowa, parked at the fire station. The wife and I went down there for Pizza and a movie tonight (cheap date) so I took the camera along. There wasn't anyone around, so the pictures tell everything I know about it. I can't make any comments on price or value because I'm not familiar with this style of truck. Enjoy. I'll have to add the rest of the pics in the next post... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-19-2011, 11:46 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,390	Re: 1976 Chevy pickup, 11,220 miles on it More Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-19-2011, 11:57 PM	#3
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08-19-2011, 11:57 PM	#4
juiceman650 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Bruno, CA. Posts: 348	Re: 1976 Chevy pickup, 11,220 miles on it Wow, that's a pretty cool truck that's practically brand new. Posted via Mobile Device

08-20-2011, 12:15 PM	#5
phantom309 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tucson Posts: 49	Re: 1976 Chevy pickup, 11,220 miles on it man! that is a true survivor! i love that if i was any closer i would save up and go buy it lol love to see cars and trucks done up like fire rescue or law enforcement, especially as origonal as this one nice find!!! __________________ "mary lou" 1938 GMC T155 project (on hold) "mearle" 1966 dodge D100 4x4 (sold) "candace" 1969 chevy C50 (free truck!!!) "kelsey" 1976 chevy silverado 30 CS (traded) "maxwell" 1979 cheyanne 1 ton long box 4x4 (sold) "polar bear" 2013 dodge durango R/T (mamma's rig)

08-22-2011, 09:54 PM	#6
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: 1976 Chevy pickup, 11,220 miles on it What's the price on it? (i'm still using my 14" monitor from 98 so i couldn't make it out) i love it.

08-23-2011, 11:53 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 1976 Chevy pickup, 11,220 miles on it I'm curious if it has a Dodge front axle or something. Where are the front hubs? That sure is a sweet survivor. __________________ "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 ~

08-24-2011, 11:51 AM	#10
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: 1976 Chevy pickup, 11,220 miles on it Ok, i see it now----the price WILL drop i'm betting.

08-24-2011, 03:03 PM	#11
KMK454 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 440	Re: 1976 Chevy pickup, 11,220 miles on it It looks like it has been sitting outside all of its life, not sure if it's a 13k truck mileage or not. Still cool and I wouldn't mind having it __________________ Kurt Instagram: @kurtkphoto 1978 C10 Silverado 1991 Camaro B4C

08-24-2011, 09:39 PM	#14
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: 1976 Chevy pickup, 11,220 miles on it my 76 3/4 4x4 uses a different style of drive slug than my 78 3/4 4x4 and can use a 2wd style solid hubcap unlike my 78 witch needs a hole in the cover to clear it. Just food for thought. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

08-25-2011, 09:49 AM	#18
Squareforceone Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rustville USA or southeast Ia Posts: 654	Re: 1976 Chevy pickup, 11,220 miles on it That's in my state wow i wish i could buy it that is amazing for iowa i thought mine was decent for 700 solid foor and only 2 rust spots behind the tires

08-25-2011, 11:50 AM	#19
KMK454 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 440	Re: 1976 Chevy pickup, 11,220 miles on it Hmm, everbody is very sensitive about geography and rust... __________________ Kurt Instagram: @kurtkphoto 1978 C10 Silverado 1991 Camaro B4C

08-25-2011, 07:27 PM	#21
kris's66lwb resident wrencher Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ramona california Posts: 720	Re: 1976 Chevy pickup, 11,220 miles on it Beacause they use salt and they have snow and humidity any of that will cause rust thats why its called the rust belt

08-26-2011, 10:27 AM	#23
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: 1976 Chevy pickup, 11,220 miles on it Let's say you didn't drive it in the snow, yet kept it outside. i'm thinking then that rust wouldn't be a problem?



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