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factorystock · 08-04-2011, 11:44 PM

Nice find! It even has 16.5" 1 piece wheels with clips! SPID intact?

VA72C10 · 08-05-2011, 12:11 AM

Very cool!!!

sleepertruck72 · 08-05-2011, 12:39 AM

Awesome find ! Congrats

*stich626* · 08-05-2011, 09:28 AM

you you dry ,nothing rust, people........

congrads,,

Vintage Windmills · 08-05-2011, 09:47 AM

Nice score. What color was the exterior originally? Any pics of the Spid?

**LockDoc** · 08-05-2011, 10:35 AM

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Thanks for the kudos everyone.

I just got a call from the owner of the salvage yard and he has the truck sitting out front for me. He as to get the title transferred over to his name and I go pick it up at 4pm. I know the SPID is there, I just forgot to get a picture of it. I will post more pictures of it tonight and keep everyone posted on progress on it... I think the color was originally Silver.

LockDoc

bosco200 · 08-05-2011, 11:34 AM

Wow thats awesome!

72BlckButy · 08-05-2011, 03:11 PM

Nice buy Leon, can't wait to see where this goes.

prostreetC-10 · 08-05-2011, 03:43 PM

He's not lucky! You don't find if you are not out there looking. No one ever delivered one of my finds to my front door and said "here....I thought you might like this".

I bought my truck parked along someone's house. Exact conversation was "is that truck for sale?" His reply was "well maybe if the price is right". The price was low but right for him!!!! Good Job Mr. Leon

Ackattack · 08-05-2011, 03:54 PM

yeah, I sometimes take side roads and what not just to see what trucks people have around. I suppose if I started asking if it were for sale I could get a deal once in awhile.

I'm trying to get my mother-in-law to sell me her '92 GMC van. It has 4 bald/flat tires and hasn't been driven in months. I just want the engine and tranny and junk the rest.

m6z · 08-05-2011, 05:15 PM

wow

Bob 68327 · 08-05-2011, 05:44 PM

I got one out front for you also ... Been there about a month

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-05-2011, 07:06 PM

Very nice score Leon. I'm still waiting for you to drag that Longhorn home now.

**LockDoc** · 08-05-2011, 10:34 PM

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Made it home with the truck this afternoon,with no problems. I'll add a few more pictures. I completely missed the Custom Camper emblems because of the weeds so it's a CST/Custom Camper. I put a battery in it after I checked the wiring out and everything on the truck worked except the headlights and radio. I traced the headlights down to the dimmer switch and replaced it, now everything works but the radio. I didn't want to try turning the engine over with the starter until I take the plugs out and squirt some joy juice in it... Passengers side rocker will need repaced somewhere down the road but the cab corners seem to be solid. It has the ram assist power steering and I thought that was '67 only, guess I misunderstood that. I'm very happy with the truck and it would be a great candidate for a stock restoration.

Oh, be sure and check out the hitch on the front...

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 08-05-2011, 10:35 PM

Next ones.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-05-2011, 10:41 PM

Very nice Leon! It definitely looks like it could have had a decebt sized camper in it by the looks of the bumper. Other than the krylon over haul and little rust, that should be considered a survivor for Iowa.

teeitup · 08-05-2011, 10:47 PM

WOW Leon you did GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thats a good one!

Vintage Windmills · 08-05-2011, 11:08 PM

I also thought ram assist was 67 only but maybe it isn't that simple. My 67 GMC C2500 has power steering on the SPID but the unit under the hood is not ram assist. Maybe certain assembly plants had old inventories to use up (in your case)? I suppose its possible the previous owner replaced the ram assist setup but they sure did a good job if thats the case.

Also, why are the buckets seats on your SPID, I thought they were standard on 67 and 68 CST's.

mcbassin · 08-05-2011, 11:18 PM

Very nice original truck! Please restore it original or to whatever floats your boat. How is it a salvage had one that complete laying in the weeds?. Seems like they are crushing all of them around here because they weigh som much. Congrats!

**leddzepp** · 08-05-2011, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

I also thought ram assist was 67 only but maybe it isn't that simple. My 67 GMC C2500 has power steering on the SPID but the unit under the hood is not ram assist. Maybe certain assembly plants had old inventories to use up (in your case)? I suppose its possible the previous owner replaced the ram assist setup but they sure did a good job if thats the case.

Also, why are the buckets seats on your SPID, I thought they were standard on 67 and 68 CST's.

Standard on 67 CST's, optional on 68's.

chipflyer · 08-05-2011, 11:25 PM

Get rid of that huge bumper and she might sit a little higher, that's quite a bumper!

Jeff

**LockDoc** · 08-05-2011, 11:58 PM

Thanks everyone...

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice original truck! Please restore it original or to whatever floats your boat. How is it a salvage had one that complete laying in the weeds?. Seems like they are crushing all of them around here because they weigh so much. Congrats!

The guy that owns this yard doesn't crush anything old. You should see this place! I could probably take pictures for days and not get it all. The owner said that different people had tried to buy parts off of this truck but he would only sell it complete.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chipflyer

Get rid of that huge bumper and she might sit a little higher, that's quite a bumper!
Jeff

If I take it off and get up in the bed I may get a nose bleed...

LockDoc

prostreetC-10 · 08-06-2011, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chipflyer

Get rid of that huge bumper and she might sit a little higher, that's quite a bumper!

Jeff

lol.....that bumper is probably worth $200 in scrap!

basemodel67 · 08-06-2011, 12:58 AM

Good score! Maybe I'm getting delusional cuz I kinda like that giant bumper. I was just thinking the other day about how many trucks I know of within a few miles that are in good shape and dirt cheap... I counted 25 off the top of my head that are in the same shape as this truck or better, mostly longbeds and a Longhorn, Blazers, Subs, etc. that could probably be picked up for $1000 or less. They are out there, just come out west. B.T.W. - What is this "rust" thing you back east guys speak of?

prairewolf · 08-06-2011, 08:50 AM

you did good ..... we all live a great life with and around these old trucks. ... thanks for sharing.

08-04-2011, 11:44 PM	#26
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,360	Re: They Are Still Out There... Nice find! It even has 16.5" 1 piece wheels with clips! SPID intact?

08-05-2011, 12:11 AM	#27
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: They Are Still Out There... Very cool!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-05-2011, 12:39 AM	#28
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: They Are Still Out There... Awesome find ! Congrats __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

08-05-2011, 09:28 AM	#29
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: They Are Still Out There... you you dry ,nothing rust, people........ congrads,,

08-05-2011, 09:47 AM	#30
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: They Are Still Out There... Nice score. What color was the exterior originally? Any pics of the Spid? __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

08-05-2011, 10:35 AM	#31
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,376	Re: They Are Still Out There... - Thanks for the kudos everyone. I just got a call from the owner of the salvage yard and he has the truck sitting out front for me. He as to get the title transferred over to his name and I go pick it up at 4pm. I know the SPID is there, I just forgot to get a picture of it. I will post more pictures of it tonight and keep everyone posted on progress on it... I think the color was originally Silver. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-05-2011, 11:34 AM	#32
bosco200 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO Posts: 526	Re: They Are Still Out There... Wow thats awesome!

08-05-2011, 03:11 PM	#33
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: They Are Still Out There... Nice buy Leon, can't wait to see where this goes. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-05-2011, 03:43 PM	#34
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: They Are Still Out There... He's not lucky! You don't find if you are not out there looking. No one ever delivered one of my finds to my front door and said "here....I thought you might like this". I bought my truck parked along someone's house. Exact conversation was "is that truck for sale?" His reply was "well maybe if the price is right". The price was low but right for him!!!! Good Job Mr. Leon __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

08-05-2011, 03:54 PM	#35
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: They Are Still Out There... yeah, I sometimes take side roads and what not just to see what trucks people have around. I suppose if I started asking if it were for sale I could get a deal once in awhile. I'm trying to get my mother-in-law to sell me her '92 GMC van. It has 4 bald/flat tires and hasn't been driven in months. I just want the engine and tranny and junk the rest. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

08-05-2011, 05:15 PM	#36
m6z Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 2,466	Re: They Are Still Out There... wow __________________ Doug Looking for a 67-72 short bed driver.....

08-05-2011, 05:44 PM	#37
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: They Are Still Out There... I got one out front for you also ... Been there about a month __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

08-05-2011, 07:06 PM	#38
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: They Are Still Out There... Very nice score Leon. I'm still waiting for you to drag that Longhorn home now. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-05-2011, 10:34 PM	#39
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,376	Re: They Are Still Out There... - Made it home with the truck this afternoon,with no problems. I'll add a few more pictures. I completely missed the Custom Camper emblems because of the weeds so it's a CST/Custom Camper. I put a battery in it after I checked the wiring out and everything on the truck worked except the headlights and radio. I traced the headlights down to the dimmer switch and replaced it, now everything works but the radio. I didn't want to try turning the engine over with the starter until I take the plugs out and squirt some joy juice in it... Passengers side rocker will need repaced somewhere down the road but the cab corners seem to be solid. It has the ram assist power steering and I thought that was '67 only, guess I misunderstood that. I'm very happy with the truck and it would be a great candidate for a stock restoration. Oh, be sure and check out the hitch on the front... 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 -

08-05-2011, 10:35 PM	#40
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,376	Re: They Are Still Out There... Next ones. 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 -



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08-05-2011, 10:41 PM	#41
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: They Are Still Out There... Very nice Leon! It definitely looks like it could have had a decebt sized camper in it by the looks of the bumper. Other than the krylon over haul and little rust, that should be considered a survivor for Iowa. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-05-2011, 10:47 PM	#42
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: They Are Still Out There... WOW Leon you did GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thats a good one! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

08-05-2011, 11:08 PM	#43
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: They Are Still Out There... I also thought ram assist was 67 only but maybe it isn't that simple. My 67 GMC C2500 has power steering on the SPID but the unit under the hood is not ram assist. Maybe certain assembly plants had old inventories to use up (in your case)? I suppose its possible the previous owner replaced the ram assist setup but they sure did a good job if thats the case. Also, why are the buckets seats on your SPID, I thought they were standard on 67 and 68 CST's. __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

08-05-2011, 11:18 PM	#44
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: They Are Still Out There... Very nice original truck! Please restore it original or to whatever floats your boat. How is it a salvage had one that complete laying in the weeds?. Seems like they are crushing all of them around here because they weigh som much. Congrats! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-05-2011, 11:25 PM	#46
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: They Are Still Out There... Get rid of that huge bumper and she might sit a little higher, that's quite a bumper! Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

08-06-2011, 12:58 AM	#49
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: They Are Still Out There... Good score! Maybe I'm getting delusional cuz I kinda like that giant bumper. I was just thinking the other day about how many trucks I know of within a few miles that are in good shape and dirt cheap... I counted 25 off the top of my head that are in the same shape as this truck or better, mostly longbeds and a Longhorn, Blazers, Subs, etc. that could probably be picked up for $1000 or less. They are out there, just come out west. B.T.W. - What is this "rust" thing you back east guys speak of? __________________ "Feast your eyes on a feast of smoke." 67 Chevy Short Fleet PLAN: LQ9, 4L60, D60 Looking for School Bus Gauges - Help me out!

08-06-2011, 08:50 AM	#50
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,891	Re: They Are Still Out There... you did good ..... we all live a great life with and around these old trucks. ... thanks for sharing. __________________ eat,work,spend,sleep,repeat.

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