After 33 years this 69 C10 Custom is moving again - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**SoCoC10** · 09-19-2019, 11:44 PM

Found this 1969 C10 Custom for sale here locally . It was sold by Daniels Chevrolet in Colorado Springs to the current 82 year old gentlemans father. It was retitled in his name 1978 and driven by him and his son until 1986. The truck hasn't moved in 33 years.

I had to jack the truck up and move dirt under where the wheels had settled 3-4" in the ground. With a few rollers wheels and tires installed, I moved on to getting the parking brake off, the transmission in to neutral and to the steering wheel to get the truck on to my trailer. Both doors and windows were stuck shut. After spraying TFT dry lube on the driver's window seal, and going in through the wing window I was able to get the driver's window down, release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral. A good part of the day later she finally was on my trailer.

Here's a few pictures. Bed and camper are completely full so I'll be returning to unload everything and pick up a fender and door.

**68bowtie** · 09-20-2019, 12:26 AM

Good one. Looks fairly well preserved.

**desert-rat** · 09-20-2019, 12:53 AM

wow! Great find. Its in great condition for its age. Looks all original. Another one for the road. Good job. What's the plan for it??

**clay68c10** · 09-20-2019, 06:35 AM

She’s a beaut, Clark. That’s a nice way to find them.
I bet theres some interesting stuff back in that bed.

67C10Step · 09-20-2019, 12:09 PM

Another one rescued! Good job and good looking truck.

**Chevyland** · 09-21-2019, 09:30 AM

WOW. That interior looks to be preserved well !
Are the dash and steering wheel free of cracks ?
Don’t see that very often, after 50 years
Nice score

**SoCoC10** · 09-23-2019, 11:31 PM

Zero cracks in the dash pad. 3-4 small cracks in steering wheel. Windows up and doors closed for 33 years. Used PB Blaster Dry lube on window seals then once the windows were down, PB Blaster penetrating lubricant on the latches. Finally got the windows to roll down and the doors to open!

**Boog** · 09-23-2019, 11:48 PM

What's first? CLR bath? Started it up yet?

**SoCoC10** · 09-24-2019, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by clay68c10

She’s a beaut, Clark. That’s a nice way to find them.
I bet theres some interesting stuff back in that bed.

Bed and topper were completely full. Front to back and top to bottom. No truck parts except the spare wheel and tire. Everything else was garbage. Old linens, clothes, folding chairs and broken hammers. Who keeps broken hammers? Hoarders I guess.

**SoCoC10** · 09-24-2019, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

What's first? CLR bath? Started it up yet?

It's getting the underside blasted with compressed air then pressure washed. Only 2 dormant yellowjacket nests, but hundreds of spiders 🕷. One quarter sized black widow. Once that's done I'll change the engine oil, pull the spark plugs and put some Mystery Oil in ea cylinder, feed it fuel and see if she'll fire.

57taskforce · 09-24-2019, 12:32 PM

Very cool! It’s amazing to see some of the trucks that are still around after all these years. The black widows are fun this time of year aren’t they?

fourspeedwagon · 09-24-2019, 02:26 PM

Do you suspect it’s 72,xxx original miles or 172?

Reminds me a lot of my most recent 71- wish mine were a 1/2 ton like yours.

**clay68c10** · 09-24-2019, 03:20 PM

I was hoping for something good in the bed, but oh well. At least the bed floor had some protection all those years.

**Chevyland** · 09-24-2019, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCoC10

It's getting the underside blasted with compressed air then pressure washed. Only 2 dormant yellowjacket nests, but hundreds of spiders 🕷. One quarter sized black widow. Once that's done I'll change the engine oil, pull the spark plugs and put some Mystery Oil in ea cylinder, feed it fuel and see if she'll fire.

I’ll bet that thing fires right up.
Might need a carb rebuild and some hoses etc
But wouldn’t bet against it running straight up

I love how the northern (cooler climates) are easy on the interior of these old trucks

Keep your progress post coming

**SoCoC10** · 09-24-2019, 11:05 PM

Few more. Bed is rust free except the one raised spot just in front of the tailgate. Build sheet is still in the back portion of the seat.

09-19-2019, 11:44 PM	#1
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,142	After 33 years this 69 C10 Custom is moving again Found this 1969 C10 Custom for sale here locally . It was sold by Daniels Chevrolet in Colorado Springs to the current 82 year old gentlemans father. It was retitled in his name 1978 and driven by him and his son until 1986. The truck hasn't moved in 33 years. I had to jack the truck up and move dirt under where the wheels had settled 3-4" in the ground. With a few rollers wheels and tires installed, I moved on to getting the parking brake off, the transmission in to neutral and to the steering wheel to get the truck on to my trailer. Both doors and windows were stuck shut. After spraying TFT dry lube on the driver's window seal, and going in through the wing window I was able to get the driver's window down, release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral. A good part of the day later she finally was on my trailer. Here's a few pictures. Bed and camper are completely full so I'll be returning to unload everything and pick up a fender and door. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count Last edited by SoCoC10; 09-23-2019 at 11:39 PM.

09-20-2019, 12:26 AM	#2
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,312	Re: After 33 years this 69 C10 Custom is moving again Good one. Looks fairly well preserved. __________________ 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)

09-20-2019, 12:53 AM	#3
desert-rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 3,018 feet above the SoCal/Mojave Desert region. Posts: 349	Re: After 33 years this 69 C10 Custom is moving again wow! Great find. Its in great condition for its age. Looks all original. Another one for the road. Good job. What's the plan for it??

09-20-2019, 06:35 AM	#4
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,883	Re: After 33 years this 69 C10 Custom is moving again She’s a beaut, Clark. That’s a nice way to find them. I bet theres some interesting stuff back in that bed. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

09-20-2019, 12:09 PM	#5
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,403	Re: After 33 years this 69 C10 Custom is moving again Another one rescued! Good job and good looking truck. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX

09-21-2019, 09:30 AM	#6
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,691	Re: After 33 years this 69 C10 Custom is moving again WOW. That interior looks to be preserved well ! Are the dash and steering wheel free of cracks ? Don’t see that very often, after 50 years Nice score

09-23-2019, 11:31 PM	#7
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,142	Re: After 33 years this 69 C10 Custom is moving again Zero cracks in the dash pad. 3-4 small cracks in steering wheel. Windows up and doors closed for 33 years. Used PB Blaster Dry lube on window seals then once the windows were down, PB Blaster penetrating lubricant on the latches. Finally got the windows to roll down and the doors to open! Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count Last edited by SoCoC10; 09-23-2019 at 11:55 PM.

09-23-2019, 11:48 PM	#8
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: After 33 years this 69 C10 Custom is moving again What's first? CLR bath? Started it up yet? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

09-24-2019, 12:32 PM	#11
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 6,227	Re: After 33 years this 69 C10 Custom is moving again Very cool! It’s amazing to see some of the trucks that are still around after all these years. The black widows are fun this time of year aren’t they? __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 315/75/16's ‘87 IROC-Z all original 50K mile survivor TPI 305 IROC Blue ‘10 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metallic #93 -version 2.0

09-24-2019, 02:26 PM	#12
fourspeedwagon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Yakima Valley, Washington Posts: 575	Re: After 33 years this 69 C10 Custom is moving again Do you suspect it’s 72,xxx original miles or 172? Reminds me a lot of my most recent 71- wish mine were a 1/2 ton like yours. __________________ 1951 GMC 250 Open Express Pickup 1968 Suburban C10 1971 C20 Olive “People are shocked when they find out I’m not a good electrician” Dad told me “Son, never strike a man in anger- unless you’re certain you can get away with it”

09-24-2019, 03:20 PM	#13
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,883	Re: After 33 years this 69 C10 Custom is moving again I was hoping for something good in the bed, but oh well. At least the bed floor had some protection all those years. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

09-24-2019, 11:05 PM	#15
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,142	Re: After 33 years this 69 C10 Custom is moving again Few more. Bed is rust free except the one raised spot just in front of the tailgate. Build sheet is still in the back portion of the seat. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count Last edited by SoCoC10; 09-24-2019 at 11:18 PM.



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