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[Sloonz]

New member, first "official" thread. Can't believe the plethora of information here!

I just picked up a '70 long bed CST. Somewhat of a one-owner vehicle. Was purchased new by the owners grandfather, passed down to his father, and then to him. It has what I believe to be a unique color combo in the interior. It's got a 615 green vinyl cust trim so the headliner, sun visors, steering wheel/column, and a/c vent trim is medium green. And yes, the original color is orange/white but I believe it's been repainted once in it's lifetime. Will post pics once I get them uploaded.

Was supposedly well maintained by the family but I'd like to start fresh. Looking for advice on maintenance items and things to check for. I'd like to eventually have it running like a top and daily driver reliable though I don't intend on driving it that much. Some things to do off the top of my head in addition to fixing all the little things that need restoring:

1. Change oil
2. Change tranny fluid
3. Change diff fluid
4. Flush coolant
5. Replace plugs, cap, rotor, and plug wires
6. Check brakes
7. Check timing

[68 P.O.S.]

Welcome to the board! That's a nice looking truck you got there. What engine do you have in it? Looks like you're off to a good start. Tune it up, inspect your safety items, and enjoy it!

[sick472]

Welcome to the club Sloonz!

What is that in front of the rear wheel well centered in the trim? Kinda looks like a gas cap, can't say I've seen that before, not that I am all that experienced with these old trucks.

As far as things to help determine the health of the truck...

Wet and dry compression checks will tell you the condition of the rings and valves,

Inspect thouroughly for rust at the body mounts, if you have not done so,

Check the u-joints too,

Fix any leaks - where possible,

and, look at engine and tranny mounts for msuhy rubber rot and splits.


Nice rig!

[Chevyland]

Please post a picture of the spid, and interior
I love to see rare color combinations

Thanks

[El Dorado Jim]

welcome ! nice truck!

[zicc1835]

welcome X2 on interior pics

[jocko]

Welcome! Looking forward to more pics, but especially the SPID. You are correct that it has been repainted, that color scheme was not offered in 71 and the door window frames and A-pillars would have been white. Orange and white combos in 70 were white top (including window frames and A-pillar) and orange body (Conventional Two Tone - 553 RPO) or add white to that combo below the lower trim (Special Two Tone- 596 RPO). Your SPID would have to have one of those two codes if it were an original 70 orange/white combo truck. And the only orange in 70 was Hugger (also listed as red orange at times) - the lighter tangier orange wasn't available in 70. Looks nice! Thanks for sharing.

[Sloonz]

Originally Posted by sick472

Welcome to the club Sloonz!

What is that in front of the rear wheel well centered in the trim? Kinda looks like a gas cap, can't say I've seen that before, not that I am all that experienced with these old trucks.

As far as things to help determine the health of the truck...

Wet and dry compression checks will tell you the condition of the rings and valves,

Inspect thouroughly for rust at the body mounts, if you have not done so,

Check the u-joints too,

Fix any leaks - where possible,

and, look at engine and tranny mounts for msuhy rubber rot and splits.


Nice rig!

Thanks! All great ideas that I didn't consider. Will add to my list.
Oh, and yes that's a fuel cap. Strange place for it...

[Sloonz]

Originally Posted by Chevyland

Please post a picture of the spid, and interior
I love to see rare color combinations

Thanks

Sorry for the poor quality pics. These were from the seller. Truck is at my relatives house waiting for the auto transport to pick it up and bring her home.

Color combo is pretty unique but I really like it. Can't wait to restore it. I'd like to do an aftermarket wheel like the Grant 969 but I want to find something in the same green color. Any ideas?

Will post up more pics once the auto transport gets it here.

[Sloonz]

Originally Posted by El Dorado Jim

welcome ! nice truck!

Thanks!

[Sloonz]

Originally Posted by jocko

Welcome! Looking forward to more pics, but especially the SPID. You are correct that it has been repainted, that color scheme was not offered in 71 and the door window frames and A-pillars would have been white. Orange and white combos in 70 were white top (including window frames and A-pillar) and orange body (Conventional Two Tone - 553 RPO) or add white to that combo below the lower trim (Special Two Tone- 596 RPO). Your SPID would have to have one of those two codes if it were an original 70 orange/white combo truck. And the only orange in 70 was Hugger (also listed as red orange at times) - the lighter tangier orange wasn't available in 70. Looks nice! Thanks for sharing.

Great info! So many minute details that are easily missed by the untrained eye. SPID shows white and hugger orange although I can't see the number until the truck gets here. I knew the partial white top was a dead giveaway but wasn't sure on the full color scheme.

[Chevyland]

Originally Posted by Sloonz

Sorry for the poor quality pics. These were from the seller. Truck is at my relatives house waiting for the auto transport to pick it up and bring her home.

Color combo is pretty unique but I really like it. Can't wait to restore it. I'd like to do an aftermarket wheel like the Grant 969 but I want to find something in the same green color. Any ideas?

Will post up more pics once the auto transport gets it here.

Man, I’m loving that funkiness
I would leave all the green in it, even the steering wheel
If you plan on doing that, let me know
I’ve probably got some of the interior stuff you might need

[notsolo]

Check the back of the seat, might find a build sheet. I think I have seen a Green after market steering wheel, if that's the way your going. Original wheel could be repaired and painted....Nice score.

[Sloonz]

Originally Posted by notsolo

Check the back of the seat, might find a build sheet. I think I have seen a Green after market steering wheel, if that's the way your going. Original wheel could be repaired and painted....Nice score.

Great tip. Will definitely search for it.

[Sloonz]

Originally Posted by Chevyland

Man, I’m loving that funkiness
I would leave all the green in it, even the steering wheel
If you plan on doing that, let me know
I’ve probably got some of the interior stuff you might need

Yep, definitely keeping the color combo! The headliner and sun visors are the green as well. The steering wheel has a massive crack in the top the the hub area. Will be searching for aftermarket in the same color.

[67 chevelle]

All hoses and belts , brake hoses go first usually

[72blzrWA]

Agree with all. Love that green color! I see the steering wheel needs some love but man it's cool! JMHO but Hate to see you put an aftermarket wheel on it unless absolutely had to. Again, just my opinion. Do what makes you happy.

[72 tigger]

Cool truck, l saw that combo on a Ebay truck a few years ago- it was on the SPID also. Glad to hear you’re keeping it original

[cardude]

Nice truck! A buddy I ran around with had this exact color scheme, his had a built 383; it's what started me off lusting after these trucks all these years! We had a ball blowing the doors off mustangs!

[70LonghornCST]

Now that's something you don't run across everyday. Nice find, and welcome to the board.

[74cam]

Great looking truck! Love the unique 70's only weird color options.

For a steering wheel you can get something like this one (the unwrapped option) and then take it to a local upholstery shop and they can wrap it in a color matched to the green of your current steering wheel!

http://www.billetspecialties.com/hal...rd-15-5/34137/

[mike1971c10]

Hey Sloonz, If you need any help when the truck gets to Phx give me a holler
mike

[Sloonz]

Originally Posted by mike1971c10

Hey Sloonz, If you need any help when the truck gets to Phx give me a holler
mike

For sure. Thanks for the offer. My truck should be on the transport tomorrow and be here in Phoenix late Monday. This is my first classic vehicle so I've got a lot to learn.