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c10monkey · 01-13-2013, 11:22 AM

There are all kind of 73 and newer GM military trucks but what about 67-72?

mgkgmc · 01-13-2013, 03:16 PM

I know that several members have stepsides that were previously military vehicles. They had government Id plates still on them. Maybe they can post some pics.
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c10monkey · 01-13-2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mgkgmc

I know that several members have stepsides that were previously military vehicles. They had government Id plates still on them. Maybe they can post some pics.
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Thanks mgkgmc
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Baker819 · 07-03-2013, 02:27 AM

Hey I have always lurked in the shadows and never posted but I have a 1969 Short step side C10 still wearing its Navy decals (I have washed it so many times that the spray paint the Navy used to cover them up is going to be gone in a year or two). It's been in the family for at least 25 years and I have had it since I was 16... So 11 years. It's been my daily driver the majority since I have owned it. I am finally redoing the much needed front brake system. Was thinking about making a little post with pictures. Those are always fun to check out. Any ways I will try and figure out how to upload pictures and post them on here for you.

Baker819 · 07-03-2013, 03:31 AM

I will try to take some pictures of my military stickers and plates and stuff for you guys. O and that one in the glove box.

This truck fits me perfect. This is what it came with from the factory.
Radio delete panel
HD rear springs (3/4 ton springs... like to call it a 5/8's ton truck)
Manual steering box
and that was it for options if I remember basically nothing. It had a straight six but I left it at my moms to long and now its long gone

I was going to switch it back to the orginal engine too. Kinda tired of the 350. Probably going with a cummins diesel some time in the near future.

71meangreenc10 · 07-03-2013, 09:09 AM

My suburban was once in the navy. Still got the data plate on the glove box.

Smitty

c10monkey · 07-03-2013, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Baker819

I will try to take some pictures of my military stickers and plates and stuff for you guys. O and that one in the glove box.

This truck fits me perfect. This is what it came with from the factory.
Radio delete panel
HD rear springs (3/4 ton springs... like to call it a 5/8's ton truck)
Manual steering box
and that was it for options if I remember basically nothing. It had a straight six but I left it at my moms to long and now its long gone

I was going to switch it back to the orginal engine too. Kinda tired of the 350. Probably going with a cummins diesel some time in the near future.

That is cool.... thanks for the pics
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c10monkey · 07-03-2013, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

My suburban was once in the navy. Still got the data plate on the glove box.

Smitty

Any pics?
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alsriv2 · 07-03-2013, 10:04 AM

I can't find the pictures I took, but when I was in the AF back in the early '90's, I did a temporary duty assignment in Utapao, Thailand. It was still an active Thai military base, but used to be a location for the USAF to launch B52's in the Vietnam War. That base was full of '67 - '72 Chevy trucks still being used daily. Most of them still had USAF markings and were painted that dark flat blue the AF uses. I will try to locate some pictures.

c10monkey · 07-03-2013, 10:14 AM

That would be awesome!!!!!
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71meangreenc10 · 07-20-2013, 01:55 PM

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Any pics?
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339254

I have more posts on this Burb. Its a work in progress.....

Smitty

yuccales · 07-20-2013, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Baker819

Hey I have always lurked in the shadows and never posted but I have a 1969 Short step side C10 still wearing its Navy decals (I have washed it so many times that the spray paint the Navy used to cover them up is going to be gone in a year or two). It's been in the family for at least 25 years and I have had it since I was 16... So 11 years. It's been my daily driver the majority since I have owned it. I am finally redoing the much needed front brake system. Was thinking about making a little post with pictures. Those are always fun to check out. Any ways I will try and figure out how to upload pictures and post them on here for you.

Your truck is way cool!

808_67C10 · 07-20-2013, 09:08 PM

I am in the military and my truck lives on base in my garage, does that count? Lol
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67_C-30 · 07-21-2013, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Baker819

I will try to take some pictures of my military stickers and plates and stuff for you guys. O and that one in the glove box.

This truck fits me perfect. This is what it came with from the factory.
Radio delete panel
HD rear springs (3/4 ton springs... like to call it a 5/8's ton truck)
Manual steering box
and that was it for options if I remember basically nothing. It had a straight six but I left it at my moms to long and now its long gone

I was going to switch it back to the orginal engine too. Kinda tired of the 350. Probably going with a cummins diesel some time in the near future.

If you're careful with Acetone, you should able to get the spray paint off the door without messing up te stenciled paint. I did it on my m1009, my M880, my M101A2 trailer, and my Deuce.

c10monkey · 07-21-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by alsriv2

I can't find the pictures I took, but when I was in the AF back in the early '90's, I did a temporary duty assignment in Utapao, Thailand. It was still an active Thai military base, but used to be a location for the USAF to launch B52's in the Vietnam War. That base was full of '67 - '72 Chevy trucks still being used daily. Most of them still had USAF markings and were painted that dark flat blue the AF uses. I will try to locate some pictures.

Did you ever find any of those pcs?
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Baker819 · 07-21-2013, 02:14 PM

I spaced off taking the pictures for you. I am going out today to work on taking the whole truck down to the frame so I can blast it. So I will bring my camera with me and grab some pictures.

BlacklandCamper · 02-25-2014, 02:06 PM

Great looking stepper. It has that old ship look to it.

Out of curiosity, would anyone happen to know if USMC trucks of that same era would have shared the grey paint with the Navy, or if they would have been green?

I am assuming green, but have not been able to find any info.

Hugh Mongus · 02-25-2014, 04:49 PM

Fairly sure "Haze Gray" is only used in the Navy.

**WIDESIDE72** · 02-25-2014, 06:11 PM

Heres mine

**WIDESIDE72** · 02-25-2014, 06:12 PM

Rear shot

**WIDESIDE72** · 02-25-2014, 06:12 PM

Spid

BlacklandCamper · 02-25-2014, 10:18 PM

The SPID just screams military truck. Standard things taken for granted, listed as special.
"Engine oil drain plug."
How else will you drain used oil for an oil change.

Found a few USMC green color codes, and how markings were done, but no examples of a 67-72 truck in service. Seems only the Navy and Air Force used them. The USMC and Army started using GM trucks in the late 70's, so all I found was square bodies.

farmall · 02-25-2014, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BlacklandCamper

The SPID just screams military truck. Standard things taken for granted, listed as special.
"Engine oil drain plug."
How else will you drain used oil for an oil change.

Found a few USMC green color codes, and how markings were done, but no examples of a 67-72 truck in service. Seems only the Navy and Air Force used them. The USMC and Army started using GM trucks in the late 70's, so all I found was square bodies.

Did they come with a flip to drain plug? Something special?

I seem to remember not all auto trannys having a drain plug.

**Already Gone** · 02-26-2014, 12:49 AM

I believe the oil pan drain plug denotes it has a magnetic oil drain plug.

BlacklandCamper · 02-26-2014, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by farmall

Did they come with a flip to drain plug? Something special?

It is showing one code for a trans drain plug, and one for engine oil.
I seem to remember not all auto trannys having a drain plug.

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

I believe the oil pan drain plug denotes it has a magnetic oil drain plug.

I am betting that you are right. That code for the trans drain plug may denote a magnetic option as well.

01-13-2013, 11:22 AM	#1
c10monkey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lebanon Ohio Posts: 188	Any 67-72 military trucks There are all kind of 73 and newer GM military trucks but what about 67-72? __________________ 1971 Chevrolet C10 Inflation Fighter 1994 C3500 Crew Cab Dually 454

01-13-2013, 03:16 PM	#2
mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,355	Re: Any 67-72 military trucks I know that several members have stepsides that were previously military vehicles. They had government Id plates still on them. Maybe they can post some pics. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 stepside 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 2004 Chevy Colorado 1989 Swb Silverado 1972 Aj's Stormer

07-03-2013, 02:27 AM	#4
Baker819 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: WA Posts: 119	Re: Any 67-72 military trucks Hey I have always lurked in the shadows and never posted but I have a 1969 Short step side C10 still wearing its Navy decals (I have washed it so many times that the spray paint the Navy used to cover them up is going to be gone in a year or two). It's been in the family for at least 25 years and I have had it since I was 16... So 11 years. It's been my daily driver the majority since I have owned it. I am finally redoing the much needed front brake system. Was thinking about making a little post with pictures. Those are always fun to check out. Any ways I will try and figure out how to upload pictures and post them on here for you.

07-03-2013, 03:31 AM	#5
Baker819 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: WA Posts: 119	Re: Any 67-72 military trucks I will try to take some pictures of my military stickers and plates and stuff for you guys. O and that one in the glove box. This truck fits me perfect. This is what it came with from the factory. Radio delete panel HD rear springs (3/4 ton springs... like to call it a 5/8's ton truck) Manual steering box and that was it for options if I remember basically nothing. It had a straight six but I left it at my moms to long and now its long gone I was going to switch it back to the orginal engine too. Kinda tired of the 350. Probably going with a cummins diesel some time in the near future. Last edited by Baker819; 07-03-2013 at 03:37 AM.

07-03-2013, 09:09 AM	#6
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Any 67-72 military trucks My suburban was once in the navy. Still got the data plate on the glove box. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

07-03-2013, 10:04 AM	#9
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: Any 67-72 military trucks I can't find the pictures I took, but when I was in the AF back in the early '90's, I did a temporary duty assignment in Utapao, Thailand. It was still an active Thai military base, but used to be a location for the USAF to launch B52's in the Vietnam War. That base was full of '67 - '72 Chevy trucks still being used daily. Most of them still had USAF markings and were painted that dark flat blue the AF uses. I will try to locate some pictures. __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

07-03-2013, 10:14 AM	#10
c10monkey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lebanon Ohio Posts: 188	Re: Any 67-72 military trucks That would be awesome!!!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 Chevrolet C10 Inflation Fighter 1994 C3500 Crew Cab Dually 454

07-20-2013, 09:08 PM	#13
808_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 1,051	Re: Any 67-72 military trucks I am in the military and my truck lives on base in my garage, does that count? Lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Frank (Hilo, Hawaii) Trucks, Tacos, and Beer go together like Peanut Butter and Ladies! 85 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760383 67 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489298 79 K5 Blazer SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657461

07-21-2013, 02:14 PM	#16
Baker819 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: WA Posts: 119	Re: Any 67-72 military trucks I spaced off taking the pictures for you. I am going out today to work on taking the whole truck down to the frame so I can blast it. So I will bring my camera with me and grab some pictures.

02-25-2014, 02:06 PM	#17
BlacklandCamper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Farmersville, TX Posts: 238	Re: Any 67-72 military trucks Great looking stepper. It has that old ship look to it. Out of curiosity, would anyone happen to know if USMC trucks of that same era would have shared the grey paint with the Navy, or if they would have been green? I am assuming green, but have not been able to find any info. __________________ Grunt: 1971 C20 Custom Camper. Runs/Drives/Kinda stops. 350Ci, TH350. 4.10:1 D60. Eight Lug LWB is more better. Hell no its not fast! Donkey: 93 Nissan D21, the farm truck. My 1/2 ton SWB. The Indomitable Datsun. 1st BN 3rd MAR. '00-'04

02-25-2014, 04:49 PM	#18
Hugh Mongus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 360	Re: Any 67-72 military trucks Fairly sure "Haze Gray" is only used in the Navy. __________________ -Jason USN Retired

02-25-2014, 06:11 PM	#19
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Any 67-72 military trucks Heres mine Attached Images

02-25-2014, 06:12 PM	#20
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02-25-2014, 06:12 PM	#21
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02-25-2014, 10:18 PM	#22
BlacklandCamper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Farmersville, TX Posts: 238	Re: Any 67-72 military trucks The SPID just screams military truck. Standard things taken for granted, listed as special. "Engine oil drain plug." How else will you drain used oil for an oil change. Found a few USMC green color codes, and how markings were done, but no examples of a 67-72 truck in service. Seems only the Navy and Air Force used them. The USMC and Army started using GM trucks in the late 70's, so all I found was square bodies. __________________ Grunt: 1971 C20 Custom Camper. Runs/Drives/Kinda stops. 350Ci, TH350. 4.10:1 D60. Eight Lug LWB is more better. Hell no its not fast! Donkey: 93 Nissan D21, the farm truck. My 1/2 ton SWB. The Indomitable Datsun. 1st BN 3rd MAR. '00-'04



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