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Charlie Coleman · 10-31-2003, 12:40 PM

Won it off of Ebay last night.....'69
Runs off of Propane

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Charlie Coleman · 10-31-2003, 12:41 PM

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griesel72 · 10-31-2003, 12:42 PM

Pretty slick, l really like the color

Charlie Coleman · 10-31-2003, 12:42 PM

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Charlie Coleman · 10-31-2003, 12:42 PM

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Charlie Coleman · 10-31-2003, 12:43 PM

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**CPNE** · 10-31-2003, 12:44 PM

That's much nicer than my latest acquisition!

70c10 · 10-31-2003, 12:56 PM

cool looking truck

Longhorn Man · 10-31-2003, 01:05 PM

Looks pretty nice, even still has the original 1970 grill instead of the 1969 replacement.

**Yukon Jack** · 10-31-2003, 01:28 PM

Great looking truck. Looks like a huge tank. Any idea how far a tank would get you and what it will cost to fill?

Charlie Coleman · 10-31-2003, 01:34 PM

Thanks guys!

Yukon, I don't know, but I’m anxious to find out. I don't know what kind of mileage to expect either. I know propane burns cleaner and more efficiently, but will it improve mileage? Wouldn't a trip to the gas station once a month be wonderful?

CPNE, it may look nicer than your latest acquisition, but it wasn't free either. Free goes along way..........

l3rian_King_196 · 10-31-2003, 01:35 PM

How Much?

Charlie Coleman · 10-31-2003, 01:38 PM

$3401

**Canadian694x4** · 10-31-2003, 02:51 PM

thats not bad for rust free...it is rust free right?

dinnut · 10-31-2003, 02:59 PM

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Originally posted by Longhorn Man
Looks pretty nice, even still has the original 1970 grill instead of the 1969 replacement.

but it is a 69... why should it have the 70 inner grill?

dubie · 10-31-2003, 03:06 PM

Nice score!!!
Propane does burn cleaner, but in my experiences, it doesn't offer any better mileage. My ol man has been in the propane business for 35 years and all our vehicles once ran on dual fuel. It's nice to see such a clean truck and it has a nicely modified inline 6 still in it

BTW... whatever happened with the truck you bought from Tracy? do you still have it or did you end up selling?

Lippyp · 10-31-2003, 03:19 PM

I believe from talking to people over here that have converted to run on propane that you get slightly worse mileage than on gas, but you will find your oil remains clean for much longer.

In the Uk there are tax breaks that make it a much cheaper fuel than gas, about half the price currently with a pledge from the government to keep the tax static on it for the next five years.

72shadetree · 10-31-2003, 03:30 PM

sweet truck congrats

lukecp · 10-31-2003, 03:31 PM

Sweet truck!

Propane has less thermal energy than gasoline.....there are less BTU's in a gallon of propane than in a gallon of gasoline, so it will take more propane to produce the same power as gas, so the fuel economy won't be as good. Isn't propane like $.60 a gallon though?

Woody · 10-31-2003, 03:52 PM

Propane runs $1.20-$1.40 /gal range. I heat with it and it may be more this year. Not sure if you pay highway taxes on propane like gasoline......

Charlie Coleman · 10-31-2003, 04:11 PM

dubie, I sold Tracy's '70 to a buddy of mine in TX. I paid off the legal settlement, and am back in the saddle again.

I'm learning a little about the propane from you guys. I'll let you all know what my results are, pros and cons after I drive it a while.

Thanks for all the comments!

Zumo · 10-31-2003, 05:48 PM

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Originally posted by Charlie Coleman
dubie, I sold Tracy's '70 to a buddy of mine in TX. I paid off the legal settlement, and am back in the saddle again.

I'm learning a little about the propane from you guys. I'll let you all know what my results are, pros and cons after I drive it a while.

Thanks for all the comments!

I was wondering about that too. Good job man!

67cst · 10-31-2003, 05:58 PM

i have the same tank in my 71, its about 100 bucks cdn to fill it, lasts me 2 weeks tops, it gets around 9 or 10 mpg...id go back to gas if i were you, my engine is so warn out im afraid too but i bet yours could no sweat

rambler · 10-31-2003, 06:03 PM

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Originally posted by Charlie Coleman
$3401

That sounds like a real good price for that nice looking truck,, hope to hear more about it and more pics when you get it home... I had a friend run propane on his 3/4 pulled a large gooseneck with it as well,, that engine lasted 300K + several transmissions and rearends later...

the only trouble he had back then was long trips and finding fuel,, and he had a lot of trouble running it back on gas, if he didn't want to burn propane or low on it.. I've thought about it a lot, but the cost of tank and the fuel is not cheap anymore.. and milage is less with propane, even though better on your engine.. havent figured out the ROI on it.. good luck,, looks like a nice truck,,

Iron-Butt · 10-31-2003, 07:55 PM

Nice truck and a great price too!

10-31-2003, 12:43 PM	#6
Charlie Coleman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Franktown, CO. USA Posts: 533	#5 Attached Images

10-31-2003, 12:44 PM	#7
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	That's much nicer than my latest acquisition! __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

10-31-2003, 12:56 PM	#8
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	cool looking truck __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

10-31-2003, 01:28 PM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Great looking truck. Looks like a huge tank. Any idea how far a tank would get you and what it will cost to fill? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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10-31-2003, 12:40 PM	#1
Charlie Coleman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Franktown, CO. USA Posts: 533	My latest score! Won it off of Ebay last night.....'69 Runs off of Propane Pic #1 Attached Images

10-31-2003, 12:41 PM	#2
Charlie Coleman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Franktown, CO. USA Posts: 533	#2 Attached Images

10-31-2003, 12:42 PM	#3
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Pretty slick, l really like the color __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

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Charlie Coleman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Franktown, CO. USA Posts: 533	#3 Attached Images

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10-31-2003, 01:05 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Looks pretty nice, even still has the original 1970 grill instead of the 1969 replacement.

10-31-2003, 01:34 PM	#11
Charlie Coleman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Franktown, CO. USA Posts: 533	Thanks guys! Yukon, I don't know, but I’m anxious to find out. I don't know what kind of mileage to expect either. I know propane burns cleaner and more efficiently, but will it improve mileage? Wouldn't a trip to the gas station once a month be wonderful? CPNE, it may look nicer than your latest acquisition, but it wasn't free either. Free goes along way..........

10-31-2003, 01:38 PM	#13
Charlie Coleman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Franktown, CO. USA Posts: 533	$3401

10-31-2003, 02:51 PM	#14
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10-31-2003, 03:06 PM	#16
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Nice score!!! Propane does burn cleaner, but in my experiences, it doesn't offer any better mileage. My ol man has been in the propane business for 35 years and all our vehicles once ran on dual fuel. It's nice to see such a clean truck and it has a nicely modified inline 6 still in it BTW... whatever happened with the truck you bought from Tracy? do you still have it or did you end up selling? __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795



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10-31-2003, 03:19 PM	#17
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	I believe from talking to people over here that have converted to run on propane that you get slightly worse mileage than on gas, but you will find your oil remains clean for much longer. In the Uk there are tax breaks that make it a much cheaper fuel than gas, about half the price currently with a pledge from the government to keep the tax static on it for the next five years. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

10-31-2003, 03:30 PM	#18
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	sweet truck congrats __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

10-31-2003, 03:31 PM	#19
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Sweet truck! Propane has less thermal energy than gasoline.....there are less BTU's in a gallon of propane than in a gallon of gasoline, so it will take more propane to produce the same power as gas, so the fuel economy won't be as good. Isn't propane like $.60 a gallon though? __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-31-2003, 03:52 PM	#20
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	Propane runs $1.20-$1.40 /gal range. I heat with it and it may be more this year. Not sure if you pay highway taxes on propane like gasoline......

10-31-2003, 04:11 PM	#21
Charlie Coleman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Franktown, CO. USA Posts: 533	dubie, I sold Tracy's '70 to a buddy of mine in TX. I paid off the legal settlement, and am back in the saddle again. I'm learning a little about the propane from you guys. I'll let you all know what my results are, pros and cons after I drive it a while. Thanks for all the comments!

10-31-2003, 05:58 PM	#23
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	i have the same tank in my 71, its about 100 bucks cdn to fill it, lasts me 2 weeks tops, it gets around 9 or 10 mpg...id go back to gas if i were you, my engine is so warn out im afraid too but i bet yours could no sweat __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

10-31-2003, 07:55 PM	#25
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