17 years of waiting and finally got my truck!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cochino12 · 08-06-2013, 07:50 PM

Ok guys I know its not a Chevy and its one of the ugliest years ford made but I am sooo excited about this truck. My grandfather owned a body shop and bought it new in 1967 and used it as a DD for a long time. He died about 17 yrs ago and my uncle, I'll say "acquired" it and I've been trying to buy it from him ever since. Since my uncle never really drove it he finally decided to sell it to me and so I picked it up this weekend. I paid more for it than I wanted to but it really doesn't matter, I'm just pumped to finally have my grandpas truck. Here are a couple pictures of my new '67 f100

PanelDeland · 08-06-2013, 09:54 PM

Nice truck of the era,even if it's the wrong make.

cayoterun · 08-06-2013, 10:44 PM

There's nice critters in all breeds, and that's sure one of them.
Enjoy it in memory of your Granddad.

Jonboy · 08-06-2013, 10:55 PM

That's too cool. I think they are different enough that I like them. Looks like it is in nice shape, too.

**LockDoc** · 08-06-2013, 11:03 PM

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I have one of them from the other side of the fence too. Mine is a '69. It is nice too, but not that nice. Congratulations. Your Grandpa would be proud...

LockDoc

Woogeroo · 08-07-2013, 07:15 AM

Cool to have yer grandpa's truck back.

My pops had a '64 Ford, the body style before yours... I wouldn't mind having it back.

-W

GMCjunkie · 08-07-2013, 07:27 AM

Congratulations darin!! I think its a cool truck. Either way, If you love it and it means something special to you, its the most beautiful truck in the world. Have fun with it.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-07-2013, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

Ok guys I know its not a Chevy and its one of the ugliest years ford made...

Not even close, that's a sexy old beast. Congrats on getting the truck "back."

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 08-07-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GMCjunkie

Congratulations darin!! I think its a cool truck. Either way, If you love it and it means something special to you, its the most beautiful truck in the world. Have fun with it.

X2 "Except the Darlin Part" It dosnt matter the Make and Model, Its the memories that count

cayoterun · 08-07-2013, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

X2 "Except the Darlin Part" It dosnt matter the Make and Model, Its the memories that count

Thanks, Short, for my good belly laugh of the day!!

big_al_71 · 08-07-2013, 11:53 AM

Congrats on getting it back......

what are the plans?

bags/wheels and drive it!!

TennesseeZ · 08-07-2013, 04:38 PM

I think that's one of F***'s better looking models, it just looks "tough", like it's got some balls, way better than the models after it. Glad it's found it's home with someone who will take care of it, and I think the waiting period will just make finally owning it just that much sweeter in the long run. Congrats for staying after it all those years and finally getting it. Take care of it and above all, enjoy it! BTW, I had a 69, or maybe it was a 67, Ranger, back in the day, It was a good truck, I rebuilt the 302 and front suspension, but the bodywork was too much for me back then, but I did make a little money when I sold it

PanelDeland · 08-07-2013, 09:09 PM

I just spotted one today.A short bed and it's for sale ...........Must not give in.......

cochino12 · 08-07-2013, 09:38 PM

Thanks for the comments guys. I got the carb rebuilt and was able to drive it around the neighborhood a little today

Still needs some brake work and then it should be good to go

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

Congrats on getting it back......

what are the plans?

bags/wheels and drive it!!

I originally thought I would make it a short bed, build a nice big block and do a crown vic swap with bags but the more I think about it I'll probably just get some different wheels for it and call it done, maybe bring it down 2"?

bigwheel15 · 08-08-2013, 12:13 AM

You kidding? I actually really like that body style. Beautiful truck and even more special is the story you have with it.

likaroc13 · 08-08-2013, 03:12 AM

Congrats! I wouldn't hesitate to have that truck in my collection, knowing it was my grandfather's. To me, there's something to be said for sentimental value. It looks to be in great condition as well. My paternal grandfather has a few antiques which will one day be passed on to my younger brother and I. They rarely get used either, but they're kept safe & sound out of the elements. One of the vehicles is a '50 Ford Coupe. While I'm not a Ford guy at heart, I do think some of the older ones were quite stylish. Like you, I won't hesitate to own that vehicle even if it's not a Chevy. Hope you get lots of enjoyment & happy memories from your new toy, & I'm sure grandpa would be proud!

Woogeroo · 08-08-2013, 08:13 AM

I wouldn't touch it, I'd leave it as it is and ride it.

-W

rusty76 · 08-08-2013, 07:46 PM

Really kool truck. I like these old Fords. One time my cousin wanted to go get a truck he sold to a fella way back. It was like a '69 and it was Blue. He told me that the guy had been locked up and his "Friend" told my cousin to go get his old truck. So we loaded up his tow bar and threw it in the back of his 3/4 ton '76 Ford. We get to the guys house and this dude was way off his rocker. He'd went totally crazy and boobie trapped the place and did all kinds of whack o stuff. Well we walk carefully through the yard and sitting in what appears to be a driveway is the '69. It was green now and had a camper top. So my cousin and I take a closer look and the truck had been painted with a brush. Which it didn't look too bad but still it wasn't great either. After looking at the truck we found some very interesting things he'd done to it. For one he engraved his drivers license number on every part. This includes the trim, glass and bumpers and ten tons more crap. Second he chained two batteries together with a bolt through each to the back of the truck. Why? Who knows, he was nutts. Then he'd chained his boots to the floor. Man this guy was out there. So after two hours of digging the truck out and getting it hooked to the tow bar with yanked it out with the '76. Got it to his house and parked it in behind the old house, where it sits to this day. About a year after we went to get the truck my cousin calls me up and says " I was looking under the truck today and saw that he'd cut half way through the frame. Lucky we made it as far as we did with it." I just rolled. As far as I know the guy is still locked up. Or in some mental institution. Every now then when I see the truck I go look at the Drivers License numbers scratched on the windshield. Ah fun memories of old trucks.

cochino12 · 08-08-2013, 09:55 PM

funny

vectorit · 08-08-2013, 10:57 PM

Congrats on your new old truck!
I'd drive the wheels off that if I had it!

Good score.

**Palf70Step** · 08-10-2013, 10:14 AM

Congrats on a kool truck.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-10-2013, 10:42 AM

Congrats on the new old ride looks like it was very well kept..

cochino12 · 08-11-2013, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Congrats on a kool truck.

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Congrats on the new old ride looks like it was very well kept..

Thank you

Z16 · 08-12-2013, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

Ok guys I know its not a Chevy and its one of the ugliest years ford made but I am sooo excited about this truck.

I'm far from a F*rd guy, but the 67-72s are by far the best looking of the modern era F*rd trucks. Just like the 67-72 Chevy GMCs. That looks like a nice truck.

**special-K** · 08-12-2013, 07:08 AM

I don't hate Fords,I just love Chevy/GMCs. I like having all the same make,too. Anyway,I don't remember my grandfather ever having a vehicle and my dad drove about anything used he could afford. He did have VWs,even got a new '63 Panel and made a camper,and that helped influence me to have a '56 for my first car. I'd like to have many of his former vehicles if they were still around.
My nephew had totalled his Cavalier and had the cash to buy his next vehicle. We went to Spring Carlisle and he was hoping to find his next ride (within that budget). I was watching over him to make sure he didn't pull a bad move. After looking at things like a total project '60 Impala and various "cool" vehicles that weren't good daily drivers and the cheapest 67-72 Chevy was $4,500 in rough project state I directed him to the super clean '70 F100 Ranger XLT. It was from CA,shiny Black,nice Red interior,alloy wheels...a very nice truck...and it had $3,500 on it. We got it for $2,800,about 1/2 of what the lowest priced Chevy was there. That truck was really nice. Like I said,I have my preference,but any good old truck is cool to me.

08-06-2013, 07:50 PM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	17 years of waiting and finally got my truck!! Ok guys I know its not a Chevy and its one of the ugliest years ford made but I am sooo excited about this truck. My grandfather owned a body shop and bought it new in 1967 and used it as a DD for a long time. He died about 17 yrs ago and my uncle, I'll say "acquired" it and I've been trying to buy it from him ever since. Since my uncle never really drove it he finally decided to sell it to me and so I picked it up this weekend. I paid more for it than I wanted to but it really doesn't matter, I'm just pumped to finally have my grandpas truck. Here are a couple pictures of my new '67 f100 __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually Last edited by cochino12; 08-06-2013 at 08:08 PM.

08-06-2013, 09:54 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: 17 years of waiting and finally got my truck!! Nice truck of the era,even if it's the wrong make. __________________ 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"

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cayoterun Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Guymon, Oklahoma Posts: 2,040	Re: 17 years of waiting and finally got my truck!! There's nice critters in all breeds, and that's sure one of them. Enjoy it in memory of your Granddad. __________________ Cayoterun Okla. Panhandle I think I'll do it myself and pay the extra $500.

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Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 17 years of waiting and finally got my truck!! That's too cool. I think they are different enough that I like them. Looks like it is in nice shape, too. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

08-06-2013, 11:03 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,352	Re: 17 years of waiting and finally got my truck!! - I have one of them from the other side of the fence too. Mine is a '69. It is nice too, but not that nice. Congratulations. Your Grandpa would be proud... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-07-2013, 07:15 AM	#6
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: 17 years of waiting and finally got my truck!! Cool to have yer grandpa's truck back. My pops had a '64 Ford, the body style before yours... I wouldn't mind having it back. -W

08-07-2013, 07:27 AM	#7
GMCjunkie Dude...I'm a CHICK Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lakeland Georgia Posts: 6,192	Re: 17 years of waiting and finally got my truck!! Congratulations darin!! I think its a cool truck. Either way, If you love it and it means something special to you, its the most beautiful truck in the world. Have fun with it. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* "The unexamined life is not worth living" -Socrates ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* '71 GMC Suburban 4x4

08-07-2013, 11:53 AM	#11
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: 17 years of waiting and finally got my truck!! Congrats on getting it back...... what are the plans? bags/wheels and drive it!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-07-2013, 04:38 PM	#12
TennesseeZ Countdown Survivor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bean Station, East Tennessee Posts: 9,676	Re: 17 years of waiting and finally got my truck!! I think that's one of F*'s better looking models, it just looks "tough", like it's got some balls, way better than the models after it. Glad it's found it's home with someone who will take care of it, and I think the waiting period will just make finally owning it just that much sweeter in the long run. Congrats for staying after it all those years and finally getting it. Take care of it and above all, enjoy it! BTW, I had a 69, or maybe it was a 67, Ranger, back in the day, It was a good truck, I rebuilt the 302 and front suspension, but the bodywork was too much for me back then, but I did make a little money when I sold it __________________ 93 Yukon 89 Silverado Z71 SWB Sport 91 K 2500 Silverado "Lobuk-Worktruk" A MAN OF HONOR DOES NOT LIE, CHEAT, OR STEAL, NOR TOLERATE THOSE WHO DO.** Gettin' old ain't for sissies. Last edited by TennesseeZ; 08-07-2013 at 04:44 PM.

08-07-2013, 09:09 PM	#13
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: 17 years of waiting and finally got my truck!! I just spotted one today.A short bed and it's for sale ...........Must not give in....... __________________ 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"

08-08-2013, 12:13 AM	#15
bigwheel15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 727	Re: 17 years of waiting and finally got my truck!! You kidding? I actually really like that body style. Beautiful truck and even more special is the story you have with it.

08-08-2013, 03:12 AM	#16
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: 17 years of waiting and finally got my truck!! Congrats! I wouldn't hesitate to have that truck in my collection, knowing it was my grandfather's. To me, there's something to be said for sentimental value. It looks to be in great condition as well. My paternal grandfather has a few antiques which will one day be passed on to my younger brother and I. They rarely get used either, but they're kept safe & sound out of the elements. One of the vehicles is a '50 Ford Coupe. While I'm not a Ford guy at heart, I do think some of the older ones were quite stylish. Like you, I won't hesitate to own that vehicle even if it's not a Chevy. Hope you get lots of enjoyment & happy memories from your new toy, & I'm sure grandpa would be proud! __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

08-08-2013, 08:13 AM	#17
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: 17 years of waiting and finally got my truck!! I wouldn't touch it, I'd leave it as it is and ride it. -W

08-08-2013, 07:46 PM	#18
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: 17 years of waiting and finally got my truck!! Really kool truck. I like these old Fords. One time my cousin wanted to go get a truck he sold to a fella way back. It was like a '69 and it was Blue. He told me that the guy had been locked up and his "Friend" told my cousin to go get his old truck. So we loaded up his tow bar and threw it in the back of his 3/4 ton '76 Ford. We get to the guys house and this dude was way off his rocker. He'd went totally crazy and boobie trapped the place and did all kinds of whack o stuff. Well we walk carefully through the yard and sitting in what appears to be a driveway is the '69. It was green now and had a camper top. So my cousin and I take a closer look and the truck had been painted with a brush. Which it didn't look too bad but still it wasn't great either. After looking at the truck we found some very interesting things he'd done to it. For one he engraved his drivers license number on every part. This includes the trim, glass and bumpers and ten tons more crap. Second he chained two batteries together with a bolt through each to the back of the truck. Why? Who knows, he was nutts. Then he'd chained his boots to the floor. Man this guy was out there. So after two hours of digging the truck out and getting it hooked to the tow bar with yanked it out with the '76. Got it to his house and parked it in behind the old house, where it sits to this day. About a year after we went to get the truck my cousin calls me up and says " I was looking under the truck today and saw that he'd cut half way through the frame. Lucky we made it as far as we did with it." I just rolled. As far as I know the guy is still locked up. Or in some mental institution. Every now then when I see the truck I go look at the Drivers License numbers scratched on the windshield. Ah fun memories of old trucks. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC Last edited by rusty76; 08-08-2013 at 07:49 PM. Reason: Cause I can't spell.......

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cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: 17 years of waiting and finally got my truck!! funny __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually



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08-08-2013, 10:57 PM	#20
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: 17 years of waiting and finally got my truck!! Congrats on your new old truck! I'd drive the wheels off that if I had it! Good score. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

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08-12-2013, 07:08 AM	#25
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: 17 years of waiting and finally got my truck!! I don't hate Fords,I just love Chevy/GMCs. I like having all the same make,too. Anyway,I don't remember my grandfather ever having a vehicle and my dad drove about anything used he could afford. He did have VWs,even got a new '63 Panel and made a camper,and that helped influence me to have a '56 for my first car. I'd like to have many of his former vehicles if they were still around. My nephew had totalled his Cavalier and had the cash to buy his next vehicle. We went to Spring Carlisle and he was hoping to find his next ride (within that budget). I was watching over him to make sure he didn't pull a bad move. After looking at things like a total project '60 Impala and various "cool" vehicles that weren't good daily drivers and the cheapest 67-72 Chevy was $4,500 in rough project state I directed him to the super clean '70 F100 Ranger XLT. It was from CA,shiny Black,nice Red interior,alloy wheels...a very nice truck...and it had $3,500 on it. We got it for $2,800,about 1/2 of what the lowest priced Chevy was there. That truck was really nice. Like I said,I have my preference,but any good old truck is cool to me. __________________ "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 ~

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