Rare Truck!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

WarMonger · 06-25-2015, 04:36 PM

Now that I have you attention, I see a few of these post all the time with " I have a rare truck" or "This is one of a kind". Who actually here on this website has a really rare truck? That they know of, not just thinking you have one. I know all our trucks are RARE to us, but really.... a RARE truck.

Spartan · 06-25-2015, 04:46 PM

Any low mile survivor in OG paint that hasn't been monkeyed with in any way.
Since rust protection was nil on these trucks one without ANY rust. Then add to that certain options and parameters tighten.

I'm a k20 fanatic. I would love to see a 1967 k20 panel with buddies etc etc etc rust free survivor. Maybe some railroad or mining signage on the side. I consider this to be what I like and since I've never seen one IMHO its rare.

That said I'd would also like to see pick of truly rare combos

Cheers!

dubds10 · 06-25-2015, 04:46 PM

I'd say only a handful of guys here have the highly optioned swb bbc trucks which are rare & desireable. Lots of other rare trucks but not always as desireable I find. I've had so many trucks over the years, I wouldn't call any of them rare even the fully loaded grande sierra. There's just so many of these trucks out there.

**truckster** · 06-25-2015, 06:23 PM

I have a rare truck... I rarely see it anymore, since it's parked behind the garage waiting for me to get back to work on it.

**leddzepp** · 06-25-2015, 06:47 PM

I don't like rare trucks, I prefer them to be well done.

PanelDeland · 06-25-2015, 08:30 PM

as far as build numbers, the 4X4 Panels were the rarest ones. That said, there are probably more of them now than were ever manufactured. That is getting to be true for SWB trucks also.I don't consider that rare since either has usually be built and wasn't that way from the factory.

**68bowtie** · 06-25-2015, 08:39 PM

someone must have an original 68 50th swb cst 396 truck. not sure if it exists but i'd love to own it if it did!

**jerry moss** · 06-25-2015, 09:55 PM

whats really rare to me is enough time AND $$$$$ to fix my herd the way i want to. i have the somewhat rare trucks-72 cheyenne super 4x4, 69 suburban 4x4 and a 71 K5 just not enough time and money to go around

ButtersTheTruck · 06-26-2015, 06:57 AM

I don't know if she is exactly rare (I am learning, please bear with me!), but all VINs match (frame, engine, transmission, etc), nearly everything is original (interior is very good, sadly one fender panel was repainted by previous owner because of some minor scrape damage), and she has just over 43k miles on her. Almost no rust. 1967 C20. A lot of these trucks were made and I am under no illusion that she's one of a kind, but she's super nice!

(Ugly canopy is now gone, we only had it on her to move it)

**D.PASSMORE** · 06-26-2015, 08:32 AM

Rare - is special ordered or COPO type made for a specific reason, i.e. Military, govnermnet/municiple agencies or industry. I had a 69 SWB Truck / Air Force order with 3 options on the Spid, don't see that to often.
Just a common production vehicle with high or low options doesn't make it rare, But a well preserved vehicle makes it more desirable to the enthusists. But some folks like customs mods and so forth.
I dont there is a industry standard for "rare" except at a steak house!

engineer_gregh · 06-26-2015, 08:57 AM

ButtersTheTruck, rare or not, that is a very nice looking truck!

**68bowtie** · 06-26-2015, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ButtersTheTruck

I don't know if she is exactly rare (I am learning, please bear with me!), but all VINs match (frame, engine, transmission, etc), nearly everything is original (interior is very good, sadly one fender panel was repainted by previous owner because of some minor scrape damage), and she has just over 43k miles on her. Almost no rust. 1967 C20. A lot of these trucks were made and I am under no illusion that she's one of a kind, but she's super nice!

i would definitely put that in the "survivor" category. VERY nice truck.

MARKDTN · 06-26-2015, 11:03 AM

In those days with all the options available they are all "rare" in some way. If you looked for exactly identical trucks you would only find so many of each and probably 1 of a lot.

I enjoy seeing nice examples with unusual options that people actually drive and enjoy.

cypressbog · 06-26-2015, 01:29 PM

The 68 C-30 with 9 foot long step side bed I bought 3 years ago is rare, however not very desirable.

**RenoKeene** · 06-26-2015, 01:45 PM

We do have what we believe is a "one of one" GMC short fleet big block. Check out the link below. I talked to the salesman (Pat Mauldin) that ordered it new for his buddy Charlie. Pat is pretty sure it's the only one like it due to the Chevelle Black Cherry special paint, and if you factor in all the goodies on the spid it probably is very rare indeed.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573552
And yes, we are building it....slowly. Its going to be beautiful, and expensive!

ButtersTheTruck · 06-26-2015, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by engineer_gregh

ButtersTheTruck, rare or not, that is a very nice looking truck!

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

i would definitely put that in the "survivor" category. VERY nice truck.

Thank you both! I think that may be the only thing that makes her hedge a little more on the rare side, that she is in such good shape

06-25-2015, 04:36 PM	#1
WarMonger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 818	Rare Truck!!!! Now that I have you attention, I see a few of these post all the time with " I have a rare truck" or "This is one of a kind". Who actually here on this website has a really rare truck? That they know of, not just thinking you have one. I know all our trucks are RARE to us, but really.... a RARE truck. __________________ ..................... ____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1970 C20 -_--_--_- ______ _--_--_- /___\|__\____ -_--_-_ \|_(0)\|__\|_(0)] 1972 K5

06-25-2015, 04:46 PM	#2
Spartan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Backwoods, OR Posts: 888	Re: Rare Truck!!!! Any low mile survivor in OG paint that hasn't been monkeyed with in any way. Since rust protection was nil on these trucks one without ANY rust. Then add to that certain options and parameters tighten. I'm a k20 fanatic. I would love to see a 1967 k20 panel with buddies etc etc etc rust free survivor. Maybe some railroad or mining signage on the side. I consider this to be what I like and since I've never seen one IMHO its rare. That said I'd would also like to see pick of truly rare combos Cheers! __________________ '69 K20 350/4 speed/Rockwell/D44/HO52. "orange rhymes with door hinge"

06-25-2015, 04:46 PM	#3
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: Rare Truck!!!! I'd say only a handful of guys here have the highly optioned swb bbc trucks which are rare & desireable. Lots of other rare trucks but not always as desireable I find. I've had so many trucks over the years, I wouldn't call any of them rare even the fully loaded grande sierra. There's just so many of these trucks out there. __________________ 1957 GMC SWB stepper modified summer time driver 1963 Chevy Fire Dept. Command Center Van 2 ton - future food vending truck project 1965 Chevy P10 Ice Cream Truck project Instagram - TheDonutDiner FaceBook - @UscreamIscream

06-25-2015, 06:23 PM	#4
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,805	Re: Rare Truck!!!! I have a rare truck... I rarely see it anymore, since it's parked behind the garage waiting for me to get back to work on it.

06-25-2015, 06:47 PM	#5
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,985	Re: Rare Truck!!!! I don't like rare trucks, I prefer them to be well done. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

06-25-2015, 08:30 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Rare Truck!!!! as far as build numbers, the 4X4 Panels were the rarest ones. That said, there are probably more of them now than were ever manufactured. That is getting to be true for SWB trucks also.I don't consider that rare since either has usually be built and wasn't that way from the factory. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

06-25-2015, 08:39 PM	#7
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,396	Re: Rare Truck!!!! someone must have an original 68 50th swb cst 396 truck. not sure if it exists but i'd love to own it if it did! __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

06-25-2015, 09:55 PM	#8
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,748	Re: Rare Truck!!!! whats really rare to me is enough time AND $$$$$ to fix my herd the way i want to. i have the somewhat rare trucks-72 cheyenne super 4x4, 69 suburban 4x4 and a 71 K5 just not enough time and money to go around __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

06-26-2015, 06:57 AM	#9
ButtersTheTruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Oregon Posts: 31	Re: Rare Truck!!!! I don't know if she is exactly rare (I am learning, please bear with me!), but all VINs match (frame, engine, transmission, etc), nearly everything is original (interior is very good, sadly one fender panel was repainted by previous owner because of some minor scrape damage), and she has just over 43k miles on her. Almost no rust. 1967 C20. A lot of these trucks were made and I am under no illusion that she's one of a kind, but she's super nice! (Ugly canopy is now gone, we only had it on her to move it)

06-26-2015, 08:32 AM	#10
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,051	Re: Rare Truck!!!! Rare - is special ordered or COPO type made for a specific reason, i.e. Military, govnermnet/municiple agencies or industry. I had a 69 SWB Truck / Air Force order with 3 options on the Spid, don't see that to often. Just a common production vehicle with high or low options doesn't make it rare, But a well preserved vehicle makes it more desirable to the enthusists. But some folks like customs mods and so forth. I dont there is a industry standard for "rare" except at a steak house! __________________ DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie) Last edited by D.PASSMORE; 06-27-2015 at 08:06 AM.

06-26-2015, 08:57 AM	#11
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Rare Truck!!!! ButtersTheTruck, rare or not, that is a very nice looking truck! __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

06-26-2015, 11:03 AM	#13
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,134	Re: Rare Truck!!!! In those days with all the options available they are all "rare" in some way. If you looked for exactly identical trucks you would only find so many of each and probably 1 of a lot. I enjoy seeing nice examples with unusual options that people actually drive and enjoy. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

06-26-2015, 01:29 PM	#14
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Rare Truck!!!! The 68 C-30 with 9 foot long step side bed I bought 3 years ago is rare, however not very desirable.

06-26-2015, 01:45 PM	#15
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,011	Re: Rare Truck!!!! We do have what we believe is a "one of one" GMC short fleet big block. Check out the link below. I talked to the salesman (Pat Mauldin) that ordered it new for his buddy Charlie. Pat is pretty sure it's the only one like it due to the Chevelle Black Cherry special paint, and if you factor in all the goodies on the spid it probably is very rare indeed. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573552 And yes, we are building it....slowly. Its going to be beautiful, and expensive! __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394



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