Cruising the Heartland…E-Town KY - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mike80D · 07-30-2022, 09:11 PM

Pulling into the show today, and I nearly have a heart attack when I spot this beautiful 70 model. To say the least I’m partial to the color!! I pull up, and the Mrs jumps out to snap a few pics. We ended up squeezing together to park. The story on the truck is it was owned by a couple who used it for vacationing, and towed a boat with it. The husband tragically passed away, and the truck sat afterwards for some time until the current owner purchased it. To me personally it doesn’t get much better than these time capsules. I found it interesting that the color combination was not on the SPID. Was this common for an Atlanta truck? I hope you enjoy the pics as much as I did taking them.

Mike80D · 07-30-2022, 09:13 PM

Few more

Mike80D · 07-30-2022, 09:14 PM

Save the best for last…

**Louisvillekytruck** · 07-30-2022, 09:38 PM

Great pics how was the carshow

Mike80D · 07-30-2022, 09:47 PM

It was a good day. Got to meet Tom Wopat which was pretty cool. Our first time going. Seemed like a good turnout, but honestly I couldn’t pull away much from that 70. Made a good friend with the owner, who was just as intrigued with my 72. Great day.

**Louisvillekytruck** · 07-30-2022, 09:49 PM

How many cars was there

yuccales · 07-30-2022, 09:53 PM

Both great looking trucks!

Mike80D · 07-30-2022, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Louisvillekytruck

How many cars was there

I didn’t hear a count.

Mike80D · 07-30-2022, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by yuccales

Both great looking trucks!

Thank you!

**jocko** · 07-30-2022, 10:05 PM

thanks for sharing the 70, it's gorgeous. wonder why no paint code on the SPID - it's painted the 70-only 573 code. But it does show the fee for the Special Two Tone on the invoice (and an errant CK vice CE on the VIN...). The topper is perfect!

**Louisvillekytruck** · 07-30-2022, 10:19 PM

Both are very niceI

**Getter-Done** · 07-30-2022, 10:38 PM

Nice

Looks like Ya'll had a great time

tutone · 07-31-2022, 05:22 AM

Very nice. Both of them. Flipped that last pic for you.

**special-K** · 07-31-2022, 05:57 PM

That's a nicely optioned out '70 Custom. I like yours with only lower trim

**cericd** · 07-31-2022, 07:52 PM

Beautiful time capsule with an interesting color combo. Must not have seen much use, that original seat looks to be in great shape. Thanks for the pics.

Rotated the sideways pics.

factorystock · 07-31-2022, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike80D

To me personally it doesn’t get much better than these time capsules.

X2! This is what we call cream puffs. Great to see they kept the dealer documentation on this one, confirms what Jocko called out.

Mike80D · 07-31-2022, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

X2! This is what we call cream puffs. Great to see they kept the dealer documentation on this one, confirms what Jocko called out.

I guess I’m blind because I haven’t found the K??

**Louisvillekytruck** · 07-31-2022, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike80D

I guess I’m blind because I haven’t found the K??

On the invoice in Vin number

Mike80D · 07-31-2022, 09:00 PM

You fellers need to squint a little harder lol. It does look like a K, but I went and looked at the actual photo on my phone, and it’s a E

Mike80D · 07-31-2022, 09:02 PM

Didn’t load the pic for some reason

**Louisvillekytruck** · 07-31-2022, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike80D

You fellers need to squint a little harder lol. It does look like a K, but I went and looked at the actual photo on my phone, and it’s a E

Lol

**jocko** · 07-31-2022, 09:43 PM

Wow, you're right!! Here was my squint..

Sorry bout that red herring!

factorystock · 07-31-2022, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike80D

I guess I’m blind because I haven’t found the K??

Was actually referring to the 573 paint code comment by Jocko, sorry wasn't specific. Usually included on the SPID, but was left off for some reason by Atlanta assembly plant. Very nice to see the dealer invoice that shows the extra charge for the special color combo.

**jocko** · 07-31-2022, 11:35 PM

actually, the invoice only calls out special two tone, which means roof and below lower belt molding color matches - which would also be on the invoice for any truck that had a white roof and white below the lower belt molding. It is correct that the fee is documented for special two tone since 573 is a one year only special two tone, just non-white though. I am surprised to not see the paint code on the SPID and the invoice doesn't highlight the 573 combo anywhere - only that the truck has a special two tone scheme.
Was just a curiosity, certainly doesn't matter in the case of this truck, it's clearly original and there's just "missing" info, not contradictory info. You know me and SPIDs... sorry

**dave6672** · 08-02-2022, 06:57 AM

Looks like a good time Mike and thanks for the pics and information on that 70. Hopefully I can make it next year.

07-30-2022, 09:11 PM	#1
Mike80D Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Crab Orchard KY Posts: 283	Cruising the Heartland…E-Town KY Pulling into the show today, and I nearly have a heart attack when I spot this beautiful 70 model. To say the least I’m partial to the color!! I pull up, and the Mrs jumps out to snap a few pics. We ended up squeezing together to park. The story on the truck is it was owned by a couple who used it for vacationing, and towed a boat with it. The husband tragically passed away, and the truck sat afterwards for some time until the current owner purchased it. To me personally it doesn’t get much better than these time capsules. I found it interesting that the color combination was not on the SPID. Was this common for an Atlanta truck? I hope you enjoy the pics as much as I did taking them. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Highlander “Olive” 1973 C/10 Black & Tan Life’s a garden. Dig it.

07-30-2022, 09:13 PM	#2
Mike80D Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Crab Orchard KY Posts: 283	Re: Cruising the Heartland…E-Town KY Few more Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Highlander “Olive” 1973 C/10 Black & Tan Life’s a garden. Dig it.

07-30-2022, 09:14 PM	#3
Mike80D Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Crab Orchard KY Posts: 283	Re: Cruising the Heartland…E-Town KY Save the best for last… Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Highlander “Olive” 1973 C/10 Black & Tan Life’s a garden. Dig it.

07-30-2022, 09:38 PM	#4
Louisvillekytruck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Louisville ky Posts: 1,216	Re: Cruising the Heartland…E-Town KY Great pics how was the carshow

07-30-2022, 09:47 PM	#5
Mike80D Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Crab Orchard KY Posts: 283	Re: Cruising the Heartland…E-Town KY It was a good day. Got to meet Tom Wopat which was pretty cool. Our first time going. Seemed like a good turnout, but honestly I couldn’t pull away much from that 70. Made a good friend with the owner, who was just as intrigued with my 72. Great day. __________________ 1972 C/10 Highlander “Olive” 1973 C/10 Black & Tan Life’s a garden. Dig it.

07-30-2022, 09:49 PM	#6
Louisvillekytruck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Louisville ky Posts: 1,216	Re: Cruising the Heartland…E-Town KY How many cars was there

07-30-2022, 09:53 PM	#7
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,597	Re: Cruising the Heartland…E-Town KY Both great looking trucks!

07-30-2022, 10:05 PM	#10
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,936	Re: Cruising the Heartland…E-Town KY thanks for sharing the 70, it's gorgeous. wonder why no paint code on the SPID - it's painted the 70-only 573 code. But it does show the fee for the Special Two Tone on the invoice (and an errant CK vice CE on the VIN...). The topper is perfect!

07-30-2022, 10:19 PM	#11
Louisvillekytruck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Louisville ky Posts: 1,216	Re: Cruising the Heartland…E-Town KY Both are very niceI Last edited by Louisvillekytruck; 07-31-2022 at 08:17 AM.

07-30-2022, 10:38 PM	#12
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,765	Re: Cruising the Heartland…E-Town KY Nice Looks like Ya'll had a great time __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

07-31-2022, 05:22 AM	#13
tutone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: hickory, ky Posts: 1,253	Re: Cruising the Heartland…E-Town KY Very nice. Both of them. Flipped that last pic for you. Attached Images __________________ :My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=807535 1971 c10 swb/1972 K10 swb/1968 Camaro 350/4spd 1955 210 2 dr sedan/1998 RCSB Z71

07-31-2022, 05:57 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Cruising the Heartland…E-Town KY That's a nicely optioned out '70 Custom. I like yours with only lower trim __________________ "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 ~

07-31-2022, 07:52 PM	#15
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,100	Re: Cruising the Heartland…E-Town KY Beautiful time capsule with an interesting color combo. Must not have seen much use, that original seat looks to be in great shape. Thanks for the pics. Rotated the sideways pics. Attached Images __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872 Last edited by cericd; 07-31-2022 at 07:59 PM.

07-31-2022, 09:00 PM	#19
Mike80D Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Crab Orchard KY Posts: 283	Re: Cruising the Heartland…E-Town KY You fellers need to squint a little harder lol. It does look like a K, but I went and looked at the actual photo on my phone, and it’s a E __________________ 1972 C/10 Highlander “Olive” 1973 C/10 Black & Tan Life’s a garden. Dig it.

07-31-2022, 09:02 PM	#20
Mike80D Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Crab Orchard KY Posts: 283	Re: Cruising the Heartland…E-Town KY Didn’t load the pic for some reason Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Highlander “Olive” 1973 C/10 Black & Tan Life’s a garden. Dig it.



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07-31-2022, 09:43 PM	#22
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,936	Re: Cruising the Heartland…E-Town KY Wow, you're right!! Here was my squint.. Sorry bout that red herring! Attached Images

07-31-2022, 11:35 PM	#24
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,936	Re: Cruising the Heartland…E-Town KY actually, the invoice only calls out special two tone, which means roof and below lower belt molding color matches - which would also be on the invoice for any truck that had a white roof and white below the lower belt molding. It is correct that the fee is documented for special two tone since 573 is a one year only special two tone, just non-white though. I am surprised to not see the paint code on the SPID and the invoice doesn't highlight the 573 combo anywhere - only that the truck has a special two tone scheme. Was just a curiosity, certainly doesn't matter in the case of this truck, it's clearly original and there's just "missing" info, not contradictory info. You know me and SPIDs... sorry

08-02-2022, 06:57 AM	#25
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,174	Re: Cruising the Heartland…E-Town KY Looks like a good time Mike and thanks for the pics and information on that 70. Hopefully I can make it next year. __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1957 Chevy 210 Delray 1967 C10

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