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**Classic v6 GMC's** · 06-20-2020, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Don't let that emblem of the hunter, on the back of the camper, go with it, that looks cool!!!

A member on my Pontiac website, is an engineer. He's now retired. Told a story of how farmers used to drain the crankcases of their tractors in the winter. They' put the oil in large glass containers. The sediment would fall to the bottom. They'd siphon off the clear oil and put it back in the tractor, and top it off with new oil (yes, this was a LONG time ago!!!) BUT, I was wondering about the same situation with your 327 in this awesome pickup???

Carry on!!!

Thanks for sharing, can't wait for next installment!!!

I wish I could have saved the hunter decal off the back of the camper but I didn't want to cut a hole in it.
That very well could be about the oil, but I won't know until I drain it. I have some other unique stuff I'm going to post tomorrow that was very interesting.
I will keep you updated!

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Originally Posted by Custom 68

Wow it is like opening a time capsule with all the stuff you are digging out.

It really is! I will have to share the other time capsules.. they are really cool as well

**HO455** · 06-20-2020, 12:52 PM

Thanks for sharing all of this. I love these kinds of treasure hunts, however the old lady doesn't so I only get to do it vicariously.

That service box certainly seem not to to be an off the shelf model. Maybe it was a lube and fuel truck with a set of tanks in the bed.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 07-12-2020, 12:29 AM

Well I have been busy working away. First things first, I found some information on who owned the truck and what it was originally used for. Hiding above the visor was this registration holder and inside was one of the last registrations (1981), a few of the last gas receipts from shell stations and best of all at the very back was the "Application for Arizona Title and registration". It's dated 11/24/1969 and the truck was purchased from Cialoni Marine Service in Crystal Lake Illinois.
Not sure how the previous owner came across the truck all the way in Illinois but it lines up with him sending the truck to the Lombard coach company located in Illinois. He might have had the coach installed before the truck came to Arizona.

KevinK7 · 07-12-2020, 07:55 AM

Very cool on the documents

Just really neat finding the history of these trucks for sure

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-12-2020, 08:55 AM

That's some cool find/info.

toolboxchev · 07-12-2020, 10:46 AM

Great Story and Great Find.

Keep up posted as to your plans and finds!

54blackhornet · 07-12-2020, 12:21 PM

Man what a post ! Congratulations this is the most interesting vehicle I have seen in a long time..

..America ingenuity at it’s finest.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 07-12-2020, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinK7

Very cool on the documents

Just really neat finding the history of these trucks for sure

That's for sure!! Every truck has a story!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

That's some cool find/info.

Quote:

Originally Posted by toolboxchev

Great Story and Great Find.
Keep up posted as to your plans and finds!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

Man what a post ! Congratulations this is the most interesting vehicle I have seen in a long time..

..America ingenuity at it’s finest.

Thank you! I will keep the posts coming. It's a special truck

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 07-12-2020, 09:15 PM

So I purchased all the parts to give the truck oil change and tune up. After sitting for almost 40 years I figured it would need a new distributor cap, rotor, points, condenser, plug wires and spark plugs. Started by spraying down the engine with degreaser and rinsing it off. Looks better.
Next up I pulled the oil plug and out came what looks like brand new Lucas or a mix of it and STP. Wish I would have drained it into a cleaner pan so I could get a picture of just how clean it was. Very intrigued, I pulled the old rotten belden plug wires and the spark plugs. All the plugs are clean with good plug gaps but I went ahead and put in the set of new AC Delco plugs. Pulled the distributor cap and inside looked like brand new, the distributor cap is an original delco. Put the cap back on and installed the new plug wires. Installed a new oil filter and filled it up with new oil and a can of CD2 oil additive (more on oils/additives in a future post). Set a good battery in and hooked up the cables. I ran a fuel line from a gas can tothe fuel pump and time for the moment of truth.
Cranked the truck over a couple times and then poured a little gas down the carb and she fired up and ran for almost 10 seconds. Poured some more fuel in the carb and she ran for 10 more. And then the fuel pump started leaking so pulled the fuel line and hooked up my little electric fuel pump and turned it on. Poured some more gas down the carb and she fired right up and runs great! Let her run for close to 3 minutes and she idles perfect and is a smooth as any of the engines we have rebuilt. Honestly I never thought it would run that good!

**68bowtie** · 07-12-2020, 09:22 PM

She’s alive!! That’s great news.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 07-12-2020, 09:30 PM

Next up will be replacing the fuel pump, the thermostat housing, all the hoses and probably the water pump. It needs the coolant passages and radiator flushed because they seem to have some garbage/corrosion build up in them.
It was 113 here today and could only spend about two hours outside. Hope it cools down before I can spend some more time on it

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-12-2020, 10:10 PM

I'm glad to hear that it's showing some life! AWESOME! KEEP TRYING!

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 07-12-2020, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

She’s alive!! That’s great news.

Yes, it is!

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I'm glad to hear that it's showing some life! AWESOME! KEEP TRYING!

Me too. You never know what to expect on classic vehicles and especially one that sat for many years.

Slowly going to get it back on the road!
Lots of parts coming

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 07-13-2020, 12:50 AM

So the family is continuing to clear out his house and all the vehicles and they asked if we wanted any oil and other automotive stuff in this large cabinet outside under the open carport and we opened it up and hauled 4 large tubs full of oils, oil additives, fuel additives and lots of others stuff home. They didn't even know where to "git rid of it".
How many remember "Slick 50", "CD2" or these others?

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 07-13-2020, 01:03 AM

More

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 07-13-2020, 01:06 AM

A few more, I'm going to be busy pouring these in everything

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 07-13-2020, 01:49 AM

Wow What a Incredible Time Capsule

Happy_dan · 07-13-2020, 06:30 AM

Such a cool story and the hits just keep coming!

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-13-2020, 08:41 AM

Some cool stuff....

68Gold/white · 07-13-2020, 08:58 AM

I wouldn't put that Slick 50 oil treatment crap in ANYTHING!!! I've seen it make a bad running engine, worse off!!!

SCHRUMGMC · 07-13-2020, 10:56 AM

Time capsule indeed, very neat and cool

**1971Stepside** · 07-13-2020, 11:22 AM

I just went through this whole thread. This is just as cool as it gets. What a find and story.

tristan · 07-13-2020, 11:42 AM

Please let me know if he has a highly optioned SWB K10 hibernating somewhere on his lot. :-)

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 07-13-2020, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1971 GMC SHORTY

Wow What a Incredible Time Capsule

It really is! Not many left out there. These are my favorite finds.

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Originally Posted by Happy_dan

Such a cool story and the hits just keep coming!

So much history!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Some cool stuff....

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Time capsule indeed, very neat and cool

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

I just went through this whole thread. This is just as cool as it gets. What a find and story.

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by tristan

Please let me know if he has a highly optioned SWB K10 hibernating somewhere on his lot. :-)

I wish, I have walked the lot and unfortunately none of those lol

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 07-13-2020, 11:56 PM

So me and my dad went back a couple weeks ago so and ended buying these as well.... not 67-72 but all have history and all were taken care of as well
Start with the suburban that is exceptional inside and out

06-20-2020, 12:52 PM	#77
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,786	Re: Came across this... Thanks for sharing all of this. I love these kinds of treasure hunts, however the old lady doesn't so I only get to do it vicariously. That service box certainly seem not to to be an off the shelf model. Maybe it was a lube and fuel truck with a set of tanks in the bed. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

07-12-2020, 12:29 AM	#78
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: Came across this... Well I have been busy working away. First things first, I found some information on who owned the truck and what it was originally used for. Hiding above the visor was this registration holder and inside was one of the last registrations (1981), a few of the last gas receipts from shell stations and best of all at the very back was the "Application for Arizona Title and registration". It's dated 11/24/1969 and the truck was purchased from Cialoni Marine Service in Crystal Lake Illinois. Not sure how the previous owner came across the truck all the way in Illinois but it lines up with him sending the truck to the Lombard coach company located in Illinois. He might have had the coach installed before the truck came to Arizona. Attached Images __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more

07-12-2020, 07:55 AM	#79
KevinK7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 609	Re: Came across this... Very cool on the documents Just really neat finding the history of these trucks for sure __________________ '68 C20 Utility 396 4sp (BuildThread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806904 ) '68 C10 50th

07-12-2020, 08:55 AM	#80
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Came across this... That's some cool find/info. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

07-12-2020, 10:46 AM	#81
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: Came across this... Great Story and Great Find. Keep up posted as to your plans and finds!

07-12-2020, 12:21 PM	#82
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,250	Re: Came across this... Man what a post ! Congratulations this is the most interesting vehicle I have seen in a long time....America ingenuity at it’s finest. __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

07-12-2020, 09:15 PM	#84
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: Came across this... So I purchased all the parts to give the truck oil change and tune up. After sitting for almost 40 years I figured it would need a new distributor cap, rotor, points, condenser, plug wires and spark plugs. Started by spraying down the engine with degreaser and rinsing it off. Looks better. Next up I pulled the oil plug and out came what looks like brand new Lucas or a mix of it and STP. Wish I would have drained it into a cleaner pan so I could get a picture of just how clean it was. Very intrigued, I pulled the old rotten belden plug wires and the spark plugs. All the plugs are clean with good plug gaps but I went ahead and put in the set of new AC Delco plugs. Pulled the distributor cap and inside looked like brand new, the distributor cap is an original delco. Put the cap back on and installed the new plug wires. Installed a new oil filter and filled it up with new oil and a can of CD2 oil additive (more on oils/additives in a future post). Set a good battery in and hooked up the cables. I ran a fuel line from a gas can tothe fuel pump and time for the moment of truth. Cranked the truck over a couple times and then poured a little gas down the carb and she fired up and ran for almost 10 seconds. Poured some more fuel in the carb and she ran for 10 more. And then the fuel pump started leaking so pulled the fuel line and hooked up my little electric fuel pump and turned it on. Poured some more gas down the carb and she fired right up and runs great! Let her run for close to 3 minutes and she idles perfect and is a smooth as any of the engines we have rebuilt. Honestly I never thought it would run that good! Attached Images __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more

07-12-2020, 09:22 PM	#85
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,311	Re: Came across this... She’s alive!! That’s great news. __________________ 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)

07-12-2020, 09:30 PM	#86
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: Came across this... Next up will be replacing the fuel pump, the thermostat housing, all the hoses and probably the water pump. It needs the coolant passages and radiator flushed because they seem to have some garbage/corrosion build up in them. It was 113 here today and could only spend about two hours outside. Hope it cools down before I can spend some more time on it Attached Images __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more

07-12-2020, 10:10 PM	#87
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Came across this... I'm glad to hear that it's showing some life! AWESOME! KEEP TRYING! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

07-13-2020, 12:50 AM	#89
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: Came across this... So the family is continuing to clear out his house and all the vehicles and they asked if we wanted any oil and other automotive stuff in this large cabinet outside under the open carport and we opened it up and hauled 4 large tubs full of oils, oil additives, fuel additives and lots of others stuff home. They didn't even know where to "git rid of it". How many remember "Slick 50", "CD2" or these others? Attached Images __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more

07-13-2020, 01:03 AM	#90
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: Came across this... More Attached Images __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more

07-13-2020, 01:06 AM	#91
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: Came across this... A few more, I'm going to be busy pouring these in everything Attached Images __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more

07-13-2020, 01:49 AM	#92
1971 GMC SHORTY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN FERNANDO VALLE SOL CAL Posts: 1,064	Re: Came across this... Wow What a Incredible Time Capsule __________________ 1966 GMC K25 V6 351E Original Utility Truck 2000 C3500 Hot Rod Utility Truck 2003 ROAD KING 100th 124ci 6 Speed 145CI M/P Pro Street FXR 2002 FXDP 2007 2500HD DURAMAX. DD Studio Teamsters / Mechanic Retired GM Master Tech 20 Years Retired Ford Tech 15 Years

07-13-2020, 06:30 AM	#93
Happy_dan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 456	Re: Came across this... Such a cool story and the hits just keep coming!



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07-13-2020, 08:41 AM	#94
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Came across this... Some cool stuff.... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

07-13-2020, 08:58 AM	#95
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,272	Re: Came across this... I wouldn't put that Slick 50 oil treatment crap in ANYTHING!!! I've seen it make a bad running engine, worse off!!!

07-13-2020, 10:56 AM	#96
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Came across this... Time capsule indeed, very neat and cool __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

07-13-2020, 11:22 AM	#97
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Re: Came across this... I just went through this whole thread. This is just as cool as it gets. What a find and story. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

07-13-2020, 11:42 AM	#98
tristan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Western PA Posts: 1,295	Re: Came across this... Please let me know if he has a highly optioned SWB K10 hibernating somewhere on his lot. :-)

07-13-2020, 11:56 PM	#100
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: Came across this... So me and my dad went back a couple weeks ago so and ended buying these as well.... not 67-72 but all have history and all were taken care of as well Start with the suburban that is exceptional inside and out Attached Images __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more

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