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Sicklajoie · 10-25-2023, 10:30 PM

From 2010-2020 I had the 69 Chevy C/20 Custom Camper pictured below. I drove it a lot but it was too nice to be a don't-give-a-crap daily driver. Got involved with big-block dirt modified race team in NY in 2019 so the truck just sat.
Middle of 2020 I sold the 69er to a gentleman in Colorado and got an 81 GMC Sierra 2500 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with a factory 454. Nice truck to drive daily when gas was $2 during the pandemic, but reality set in when it hit $4-$5 a gallon and the 9 mpg made for multi-page credit card statements for gas stops.
All along I really, really missed having a 67-72 truck, so I came upon a 70 C/20 with a 402 and 3.54 gears. Won the auction today and looking forward to taking delivery soon. It's got a ton of patina which I'm going to leave alone. Only plan is to get cab lights back on it, paint the letters and stripes back on the grill, get some Michelins, and the correct hubcaps. I know the mileage won't be much better than the GMC, but it'll be nice to have a 67-72 again.
BaT auction for the 70 https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...rolet-c20-cst/

**cericd** · 10-25-2023, 11:10 PM

Welcome back to the 67-72 gang! I've always liked your '69. It's one of the trucks that made me decide on a stock direction for my '70. That sure is a nice lineup of trucks you've owned. I like the in-bed carrier on the new one. The correct caps will be the icing on the cake for sure.

Sicklajoie · 10-25-2023, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cericd

Welcome back to the 67-72 gang! I've always liked your '69. It's one of the trucks that made me decide on a stock direction for my '70. That sure is a nice lineup of trucks you've owned. I like the in-bed carrier on the new one. The correct caps will be the icing on the cake for sure. Is there a dealer name stamped into that step bumper?

Thanks!
Can't see any stampings on the back bumper judging from the pics.

**Steeveedee** · 10-25-2023, 11:19 PM

Yabut, who are you?

57taskforce · 10-25-2023, 11:43 PM

Nice to have you back Joe, let me assure you that you have been missed! Love the new truck, and I can’t wait to see what you do with it! I’ve got an 84 C20 Sierra in the same color scheme as yours. I like Indian bronze over cream quite a bit.

**cericd** · 10-25-2023, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

Thanks!
Can't see any stampings on the back bumper judging from the pics.

Lol. Yeah I went to the BAT link and could see the bumper better. I couldn't see a dealer name either.

**Sheepdip** · 10-26-2023, 01:00 AM

Welcome Back!
Drive it and use it like it was designed for....a truck. Most of these trucks have been rebuilt back to new condition several times over the years and just like a Timex, takes a licking and keeps on ticking.

My avatar Otis has plenty of battle scars from being an everyday driver and work horse. After the first scratch or ding the rest come easy. Use it don't abuse it is my motto.

yuccales · 10-26-2023, 07:46 AM

Welcome back for sure. Looking forward to Blue Bombers upgrades.

**leddzepp** · 10-26-2023, 01:07 PM

Welcome back. Always loved your 69, looks like you got another nice one, with the toolbox to boot.

**Palf70Step** · 10-27-2023, 06:16 AM

Glad to see you back on again. Nice looking truck. Looking forward to updates on it.

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-27-2023, 12:14 PM

Welcome back!

**allchevy58** · 10-27-2023, 11:28 PM

Welcome back, enjoy your new ride. Your red truck was very nice. 81 looks nice too.

MS66 · 10-28-2023, 08:28 AM

Great score. Funny how we sell things then beat a path to find another one!
Comment from the auction:
"@SDSwede This is one of the funniest things I’ve ever read on BaT: “No one can own too many trucks. If someone tells you that you can, don’t talk to them again. No one needs that kind of negativity in their life.”"

**68 C10 Driver** · 10-29-2023, 08:42 AM

Welcome home, glad you won the auction. Looking forward to hearing about what you do with the truck.

Sicklajoie · 10-29-2023, 09:26 AM

In all honesty I don't really plan on doing much to the truck, just drive the crap out of it and enjoy it.
I got the correct hubcaps for it from Ebay (pic is from auction, I already had 1 hanging on my shop wall so 3 worked out perfect) I'm going to have my sign painter redo the black and paint the bowties blue like he did with the 69er hubcaps. Probably going to have my painter paint the letters and stripes on the grill, too.
In the past it had adhesive aftermarket cab lights, but I guess the gaskets rotted out so he took them off and put duct tape over the holes

Since it's not an original cab light cab with the humps, I'm not sure if stock cab lights will work or not. If not I'll just get the cheapie chrome hood cab lights to fill in those holes.
The tires only have 500 miles on them and they're the correct size - depending on how the ride I'll either keep them or get Michelins like I've put on all my previous trucks. Maybe get the rims powder-coated - who knows.
I'm going to leave the body the way it is - besides touching up the areas where the mirrors mount to the doors. I like the way it looks, and if I did start doing stuff to it, i would easily domino into making it into the condition that the 69er is in, then it would be hard to just bomb around in and use it as a truck.
I booked the transporter on Saturday so ETA to pick up the truck in Oregon will be 1-5 days. From there who knows how long it'll take to get to Connecticut. If it's necessary for him to have a full transporter it could be zigzagging all over the country for close to 2 weeks.
To say I'm excited for the truck to arrive is an understatement. I'm also happy to be part of this 67-72 community again. There's a wealth of knowledge here and people's help and advice have been great in the past.

custom10nut · 10-29-2023, 09:38 AM

Welcome back.
Beautiful truck

Chevys4life · 10-29-2023, 10:50 AM

Welcome back Sicklajoie to having another C20. I loved your 1st one you use to have. I know your going to get your new one just as nice.

**1970cstblazer** · 10-29-2023, 12:02 PM

I love my dark blue and white '72 Cheyenne 20 Super. While I like the '69-'70 grille, I wanted the '72 disc brakes, and interior more.

**special-K** · 10-30-2023, 09:05 AM

Welcome back. That's a sharp C/20. I have mounted the original cab lights on these trucks without the roof panel. Figure the same light works directly on the 73-91 tops

**Joesjunk** · 10-31-2023, 09:02 AM

Welcome back! Congrats on the new purchase.

Do you still have the brown and cream truck?

**MikeB** · 11-01-2023, 04:32 PM

***Joesjunk -- What's the story on all your low mileage trucks? Some with 10K miles or less? Wow! How long have you been collecting them?

Sicklajoie · 11-01-2023, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joesjunk

Welcome back! Congrats on the new purchase.

Do you still have the brown and cream truck?

It will be for sale in the next month

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-03-2023, 06:25 AM

Welcome back Joe! Your new to you truck has my favorite option, VK2 storage box, and that one looks very solid! Congrats!

Sicklajoie · 11-07-2023, 08:24 PM

Leaving Florence, OR and making the almost cross country trip to Connecticut.

**Joesjunk** · 11-07-2023, 09:50 PM

That’s always the best picture when your new purchase is on the carrier headed to you.

10-25-2023, 10:30 PM	#1
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,492	Let me re-introduce myself From 2010-2020 I had the 69 Chevy C/20 Custom Camper pictured below. I drove it a lot but it was too nice to be a don't-give-a-crap daily driver. Got involved with big-block dirt modified race team in NY in 2019 so the truck just sat. Middle of 2020 I sold the 69er to a gentleman in Colorado and got an 81 GMC Sierra 2500 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with a factory 454. Nice truck to drive daily when gas was $2 during the pandemic, but reality set in when it hit $4-$5 a gallon and the 9 mpg made for multi-page credit card statements for gas stops. All along I really, really missed having a 67-72 truck, so I came upon a 70 C/20 with a 402 and 3.54 gears. Won the auction today and looking forward to taking delivery soon. It's got a ton of patina which I'm going to leave alone. Only plan is to get cab lights back on it, paint the letters and stripes back on the grill, get some Michelins, and the correct hubcaps. I know the mileage won't be much better than the GMC, but it'll be nice to have a 67-72 again. BaT auction for the 70 https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...rolet-c20-cst/ Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/ Last edited by Sicklajoie; 10-25-2023 at 10:58 PM.

10-25-2023, 11:10 PM	#2
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,125	Re: Let me re-introduce myself Welcome back to the 67-72 gang! I've always liked your '69. It's one of the trucks that made me decide on a stock direction for my '70. That sure is a nice lineup of trucks you've owned. I like the in-bed carrier on the new one. The correct caps will be the icing on the cake for sure. __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

10-25-2023, 11:19 PM	#4
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,234	Re: Let me re-introduce myself Yabut, who are you? __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

10-25-2023, 11:43 PM	#5
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 6,276	Re: Let me re-introduce myself Nice to have you back Joe, let me assure you that you have been missed! Love the new truck, and I can’t wait to see what you do with it! I’ve got an 84 C20 Sierra in the same color scheme as yours. I like Indian bronze over cream quite a bit. __________________ 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

10-26-2023, 01:00 AM	#7
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,426	Re: Let me re-introduce myself Welcome Back! Drive it and use it like it was designed for....a truck. Most of these trucks have been rebuilt back to new condition several times over the years and just like a Timex, takes a licking and keeps on ticking. My avatar Otis has plenty of battle scars from being an everyday driver and work horse. After the first scratch or ding the rest come easy. Use it don't abuse it is my motto.

10-26-2023, 07:46 AM	#8
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,632	Re: Let me re-introduce myself Welcome back for sure. Looking forward to Blue Bombers upgrades.

10-26-2023, 01:07 PM	#9
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,993	Re: Let me re-introduce myself Welcome back. Always loved your 69, looks like you got another nice one, with the toolbox to boot. __________________ 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

10-27-2023, 06:16 AM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,751	Re: Let me re-introduce myself Glad to see you back on again. Nice looking truck. Looking forward to updates on it. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-27-2023, 12:14 PM	#11
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,919	Re: Let me re-introduce myself Welcome back! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

10-27-2023, 11:28 PM	#12
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,430	Re: Let me re-introduce myself Welcome back, enjoy your new ride. Your red truck was very nice. 81 looks nice too. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1964 C-30 383/4 speed, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

10-28-2023, 08:28 AM	#13
MS66 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Florence, MS. Posts: 99	Re: Let me re-introduce myself Great score. Funny how we sell things then beat a path to find another one! Comment from the auction: "@SDSwede This is one of the funniest things I’ve ever read on BaT: “No one can own too many trucks. If someone tells you that you can, don’t talk to them again. No one needs that kind of negativity in their life.”"

10-29-2023, 08:42 AM	#14
68 C10 Driver Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Kathleen, GA Posts: 623	Re: Let me re-introduce myself Welcome home, glad you won the auction. Looking forward to hearing about what you do with the truck.

10-29-2023, 09:26 AM	#15
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,492	Re: Let me re-introduce myself In all honesty I don't really plan on doing much to the truck, just drive the crap out of it and enjoy it. I got the correct hubcaps for it from Ebay (pic is from auction, I already had 1 hanging on my shop wall so 3 worked out perfect) I'm going to have my sign painter redo the black and paint the bowties blue like he did with the 69er hubcaps. Probably going to have my painter paint the letters and stripes on the grill, too. In the past it had adhesive aftermarket cab lights, but I guess the gaskets rotted out so he took them off and put duct tape over the holes Since it's not an original cab light cab with the humps, I'm not sure if stock cab lights will work or not. If not I'll just get the cheapie chrome hood cab lights to fill in those holes. The tires only have 500 miles on them and they're the correct size - depending on how the ride I'll either keep them or get Michelins like I've put on all my previous trucks. Maybe get the rims powder-coated - who knows. I'm going to leave the body the way it is - besides touching up the areas where the mirrors mount to the doors. I like the way it looks, and if I did start doing stuff to it, i would easily domino into making it into the condition that the 69er is in, then it would be hard to just bomb around in and use it as a truck. I booked the transporter on Saturday so ETA to pick up the truck in Oregon will be 1-5 days. From there who knows how long it'll take to get to Connecticut. If it's necessary for him to have a full transporter it could be zigzagging all over the country for close to 2 weeks. To say I'm excited for the truck to arrive is an understatement. I'm also happy to be part of this 67-72 community again. There's a wealth of knowledge here and people's help and advice have been great in the past. Attached Images

10-29-2023, 09:38 AM	#16
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,858	Re: Let me re-introduce myself Welcome back. Beautiful truck

10-29-2023, 10:50 AM	#17
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 651	Re: Let me re-introduce myself Welcome back Sicklajoie to having another C20. I loved your 1st one you use to have. I know your going to get your new one just as nice.



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10-29-2023, 12:02 PM	#18
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,390	Re: Let me re-introduce myself I love my dark blue and white '72 Cheyenne 20 Super. While I like the '69-'70 grille, I wanted the '72 disc brakes, and interior more. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

10-30-2023, 09:05 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Let me re-introduce myself Welcome back. That's a sharp C/20. I have mounted the original cab lights on these trucks without the roof panel. Figure the same light works directly on the 73-91 tops __________________ "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 ~

10-31-2023, 09:02 AM	#20
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Let me re-introduce myself Welcome back! Congrats on the new purchase. Do you still have the brown and cream truck? __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

11-01-2023, 04:32 PM	#21
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,457	Re: Let me re-introduce myself ***Joesjunk -- What's the story on all your low mileage trucks? Some with 10K miles or less? Wow! How long have you been collecting them? __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

11-03-2023, 06:25 AM	#23
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Let me re-introduce myself Welcome back Joe! Your new to you truck has my favorite option, VK2 storage box, and that one looks very solid! Congrats! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-07-2023, 08:24 PM	#24
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,492	Re: Let me re-introduce myself Leaving Florence, OR and making the almost cross country trip to Connecticut. Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

11-07-2023, 09:50 PM	#25
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Let me re-introduce myself That’s always the best picture when your new purchase is on the carrier headed to you. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

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