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USAF65GMC · 09-13-2012, 01:06 PM

I just got the truck all cleaned up and running. I just pulled it out of the garage for a few pics. I didn't throw the hub caps back on because I need to take the wheels down and get the tires replaced. I think at one time while it was sitting, the previous owner put fix-a-flat in the tires and let it sit. They where bias ply tires and need replaced anyways. Now if I can talk my wife into letting me drive it for a bit before tearing it down to get it painted back to the original color.

CC69Rat · 09-13-2012, 01:08 PM

My GMC had those same side mirrors on it when I got it. That must have been an aftermarket thing back in 70(ish?)

USAF65GMC · 09-13-2012, 01:09 PM

A few more pics.

USAF65GMC · 09-13-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

My GMC had those same side mirrors on it when I got it. That must have been an aftermarket thing back in 70(ish?)

I plan on going back to originals. Plus they did a crappy job of cover the original holes.

JWall · 09-13-2012, 01:45 PM

Good lookin' truck!

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Originally Posted by USAF65GMC

Now if I can talk my wife into letting me drive it for a bit before

I say some new tires, throw the hub caps back on, a drop kit, & drive it for a while!

shawno72 · 09-13-2012, 01:51 PM

Looks Sweet!!!

**truckster** · 09-13-2012, 01:55 PM

New tires are a good call. I bought a motorhome last year and I was told it had new tires on it. I foolishly only checked the outer duals. Going across country I had two blowouts- on the inner duals. One tire had been manufactured in 92 and the other in 94. Now I won't run anything that has a tire production code more than 6 years old.

By the way, congratulations- it looks like a nice truck.

**RenoKeene** · 09-13-2012, 02:58 PM

Sweet short fleet!

big_al_71 · 09-13-2012, 03:07 PM

Very nice truck indeed!!!!

BB72CHEVKT · 09-13-2012, 03:44 PM

nice truck, I beleive those or Ford mirrors and not aftermarket

Fldawg · 09-13-2012, 04:34 PM

You got a good start there, keep us posted on the progress. by the way nice truck

doubleb's69 · 09-13-2012, 04:37 PM

Thank you for finally posting some good outside pics. I've had my fix now.

I think it will look in its factory colors.

chevy72pu · 09-13-2012, 10:06 PM

Looks clean and solid. Will be watching for progress reports.

Btw I made several trips through your area to I 75 over the past few weeks. Gotta preemie grand daughter in the hospital in Albany.

black_sheep454 · 09-13-2012, 10:25 PM

Love it, and I'm totally jealous
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09-13-2012, 01:06 PM	#1
USAF65GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bonaire, GA Posts: 23	All Cleaned Up and Running! I just got the truck all cleaned up and running. I just pulled it out of the garage for a few pics. I didn't throw the hub caps back on because I need to take the wheels down and get the tires replaced. I think at one time while it was sitting, the previous owner put fix-a-flat in the tires and let it sit. They where bias ply tires and need replaced anyways. Now if I can talk my wife into letting me drive it for a bit before tearing it down to get it painted back to the original color. Attached Images __________________ 1969 Chevrolet C-10 SWB 307

09-13-2012, 01:08 PM	#2
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: All Cleaned Up and Running! My GMC had those same side mirrors on it when I got it. That must have been an aftermarket thing back in 70(ish?) __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

09-13-2012, 01:09 PM	#3
USAF65GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bonaire, GA Posts: 23	Re: All Cleaned Up and Running! A few more pics. Attached Images __________________ 1969 Chevrolet C-10 SWB 307

09-13-2012, 01:51 PM	#6
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: All Cleaned Up and Running! Looks Sweet!!! __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

09-13-2012, 01:55 PM	#7
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,887	Re: All Cleaned Up and Running! New tires are a good call. I bought a motorhome last year and I was told it had new tires on it. I foolishly only checked the outer duals. Going across country I had two blowouts- on the inner duals. One tire had been manufactured in 92 and the other in 94. Now I won't run anything that has a tire production code more than 6 years old. By the way, congratulations- it looks like a nice truck.

09-13-2012, 02:58 PM	#8
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,022	Re: All Cleaned Up and Running! Sweet short fleet! __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

09-13-2012, 03:07 PM	#9
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: All Cleaned Up and Running! Very nice truck indeed!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-13-2012, 03:44 PM	#10
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: All Cleaned Up and Running! nice truck, I beleive those or Ford mirrors and not aftermarket __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

09-13-2012, 04:34 PM	#11
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: All Cleaned Up and Running! You got a good start there, keep us posted on the progress. by the way nice truck

09-13-2012, 04:37 PM	#12
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: All Cleaned Up and Running! Thank you for finally posting some good outside pics. I've had my fix now. I think it will look in its factory colors. __________________ Bud

09-13-2012, 10:06 PM	#13
chevy72pu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sandersville, GA Posts: 298	Re: All Cleaned Up and Running! Looks clean and solid. Will be watching for progress reports. Btw I made several trips through your area to I 75 over the past few weeks. Gotta preemie grand daughter in the hospital in Albany. __________________ How 'Bout them Dawgs! '10 Traverse LTZ 03 Silverado Z71 ext cab 99 Yamaha Grizzly 600 72 C10 350/350 sportside bed. 68 C30 flatbed. 350 4-speed. "I've got a good memory, it's just short!"

09-13-2012, 10:25 PM	#14
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: All Cleaned Up and Running! Love it, and I'm totally jealous Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins



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