My dad and I have been in the long, slow process of restoring this truck for about 5 years now. We bought it in pieces. It has a little over 16,000 miles as it was a utility truck for a fire dept. We were skeptical about the mileage but being a fire truck and when you look at the amount that is wore on the pedals it appears that the mileage is correct.

When we bought it the frame had already been sandblasted and painted. The previous owner got rid of the utility tool box bed and had already purchased another bed.

We had the paint done by an older, retired guy who now restores cars. It's not a top dollar paint job. The paint has no clear on it. My dad wanted everything to be original so he researched the paint. Everything is original for the truck except the wheels.

My dad and I only replaced gaskets on the original 307 Chevy and we had someone else rebuild the carb. We spent a majority of the time with little things like interior pieces and wiring lights.

The 16x10 Eagle Alloys came with the truck and we bought the 33x12.50 STS's for $300 so it was a good deal.

There are a few kinks to be worked out and we'd like to install a CD player along with power steering.

I've driven it and all I can say is the 456 gears and 4 speed make this truck a beast. First gear is very low and in 4th gear it tops out at 50 mph. It also has a locker in the rear. The truck overall is very beefy lol. Sorry for the long story.



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OMG that's beautiful! I just got an erection! :happy:

Now that is one fine looking truck! Don't like the mirrows. Maybe if they were crome. I can appreciate the original restore for using them. Thanks for the pics. That is just the truck I am building now. It's in the four flat tires thread. Saving this one for a favorite. Thanks again it's awesome!:cool:

Oh yea PLEASE don't cut the dash for the tunes. There are better ways to do it!

Beautiful truck!!

Man that is one BEAUTIFUL truck.
-Lance

Great looking truck, very nice.

Great job! That truck is beautiful.

:jdp: WOW!

That's hot.

That is simply spectacular. Just as nice and clean looking underneath as it is inside and out.

My '68 K10 has chrome versions of those mirrors. I'm sure they're useful but they do seem rather bulky and out of place.

great job!! nice stance

You did a wonderful job of keeping it original. Original is not "my thing" but I think restoration is the most difficult to pull off as well as you 2 have done.

Outstanding job - Bob

thats a great lookin truck

sweeeet truck man!!!! you've done a great job!!!!!

Brian

Sweet,very nice.

WOW, I love that truck...

That is true inspiration to finish my 68 K-10! nice job....

You guys did great.That thing is beautiful.I really like the RV Junior mirrors.They are good old utilitarian truck mirrors,yet compast giving them true style that only a truck lover can appreciate.

Very nice!!!!

Wow that is a beautiful truck! Actually, damned near flawless! Is that stock suspension height? Does it steer hard with the 33x12.50's and manual steering?

That my friend is a bad a$$ ride!

There is only one thing about that truck I don't like.I don't usually like a restore as well as a slightly modified truck but that one is beautiful.I even like the 'original' paint.The wheels and tires look good.The mirrors may not be to the taste of some folks but they work really well.I like that you can still see the FD #'s on the visor.Should be a nice ride for parades.It looks like you managed to find all original trim and interior,but doesn't look like much of it is newer than the truck.You should be proud of the awesome job and truck.You should also treasure the memories you made with your dad while restoring the truck.


BTW What I don't like about it? It's not mine!!!

That truck is simply OUTSTANDING! Don't change a thing on it and DON"T cut the dash....PLEASE!!!!!!!! Ok...you can change the gears in the rearend!

Very Nice!!!! Just think how much nicer it would be if you had painted it red! :)

Very Nice!!!! Just think how much nicer it would be if you had painted it red! :)

Oh No! That is as bad as my mirrors flame:lol:
TTT for this fine truck:)

One thing that I dont like about this truck..... Its not mine!!! I bet it can haul alot of wooood.... Need some? Got plenty to spare from looking at it. Nice job.

Thats a very nice truck....TOTM canadate.:metal:

One thing that I dont like about this truck..... Its not mine!!! I bet it can haul alot of wooood.... Need some? Got plenty to spare from looking at it. Nice job.

WOOOOOOWSER, very sweet truck.

Wow that is a beautiful truck! Actually, damned near flawless! Is that stock suspension height? Does it steer hard with the 33x12.50's and manual steering?

The suspension is stock and it's a bit tough to steer. We are trying to find the best way to go about installing power steering. Even if it's not original we feel that for safety that it's needed and will make driving a lot easier.


And we plan to find a stock radio to put in the opening for looks and wire a separate CD player under the seat.

On the radio just put a non radio plate. The truck probably was not equipped with a radio being a civil service truck. I am just speculating. I still keep coming back and looking at the pic's. SO SWEET

Steering parts are not that hard to find. They are commond to a lot of models.

Splendid!!! Bravo!!!! Nice!!!!!

I found an NOS AM radio on Ebay for about $40, some go for $80 or that's a good idea about the "radio delete" plate.

Do you have the stock front closed knuckle axle? If you do some searches on here you will see the issues of the power steering. Takes a little mod to mount it to the frame since our frames are missing the "dimple" and "raised pads" but it can be done....

That is BEAUTIFUL! You guys did a great job on it.

Do you have the stock front closed knuckle axle? If you do some searches on here you will see the issues of the power steering. Takes a little mod to mount it to the frame since our frames are missing the "dimple" and "raised pads" but it can be done....

I thought the '67's were the only frames not "dimpled" for power steering? Were the '68 4x4's also not dimpled...or were the frame rails different for manual steering trucks? Just curious.

My frame isn't dimpled. I tryed fitting the 70 P/S box to the GMC yesterday, and it was just a disaster. 1 bolt hole lined up, there was about an inch of clearence between the steering arm and the leaf spring, the box hit the core support mount. So, today I'm putting my manual steering box back in.

Sorry for the hijack, thats a beautiful 68 Chevy. (I can't get over how pretty it is:lol:)

Yes it is closed knuckle and where can I get a radio delete plate?

Yes it is closed knuckle and where can I get a radio delete plate?

go to the parts board, usually one for sale. You will have to paint it to match your truck color.

beautiful truck!

i love the stance with the ire size, nice choice. io also love that you didn't touch the original motor, just paint. That thing would pull anything, especially with 4.56 gears.

simply unbelivable.

For power steering you could put ram assist power steering on.That's what the 67-68s had anyway.That way you dont have to modify your frame.You dont even have to change steering boxes!And for those wondering..69 is when they started "dimpling" the frames,whether it had power steering or not.67-68s had no dimples in the frame whether it had ram assist power steering or manual steering.

Truck looks great!

For power steering you could put ram assist power steering on.That's what the 67-68s had anyway.That way you dont have to modify your frame.You dont even have to change steering boxes!And for those wondering..69 is when they started "dimpling" the frames,whether it had power steering or not.67-68s had no dimples in the frame whether it had ram assist power steering or manual steering.

Truck looks great!


Where can I look for info for ram assist steering?

There were a couple on the parts board in the last two or three weeks. List a WTB on the board and you will find the parts!:) I just looked at my 68 c20 2wd. it has a dimpled frame with standerd P.S.. You might want to check your frame before you buy a ram set up.

parts board again... junkyard or Ebay

someone just had one for sale, but plan on spending a little $$$

vey sharp truck, everything about it is flawless, betcha gonna have a big ole smile on while driving hat...

There were a couple on the parts board in the last two or three weeks. List a WTB on the board and you will find the parts!:) I just looked at my 68 c20 2wd. it has a dimpled frame with standerd P.S.. You might want to check your frame before you buy a ram set up.

Where would the dimple be and what does it look like?

Non dimpled frame where steering box goes...
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Dimpled frame where steering box goes on 69-72s and some 68s...
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http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=A1C&MfrPartNumber=206084&PartType=251&PTSet=A

I take it this box will only work if my frame has a dimple?

*edit NVM that's not the gear box

yes that is where you need to look at the frame. the mounting raised areas in the second photo where the frame meets the gear box. It be raised as the photo shows.:)Thanks for the fotos!!!!!!!!!!

For power steering you could put ram assist power steering on.That's what the 67-68s had anyway.That way you dont have to modify your frame.You dont even have to change steering boxes!And for those wondering..69 is when they started "dimpling" the frames,whether it had power steering or not.67-68s had no dimples in the frame whether it had ram assist power steering or manual steering.

Truck looks great!

Hey Dustin, what is ram assist? Is that the shock like thing mounted horizontally on the front?

I'm think about doing soemthing like this guy did on his 59,,,

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=233305

Looks like a good idea.

Hey Dustin, what is ram assist? Is that the shock like thing mounted horizontally on the front?

Correct,here is a pic of a ram assist set up..
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Thanks Dustin.

Very nice!!!!!!!

somehow i never saww this post...man you got one nice truck...everyone ive ever seen that was in civil service looks like it has been to war a few times...but thats a nice truck you got....i like the big ol mirrors...they are different, but they work well...

Beautiful truck! Good job! :)

Classic Autosound makes a head unit that fits the stock opening - complete with a Chevy logo, that will control a cd changer , that you can stash under the seat ---

its pricey compared to budget systems, but if you compare the price against middle to high end systems, and its justified. Plus not having to cut the dash is priceless

Classic Autosound makes a head unit that fits the stock opening - complete with a Chevy logo, that will control a cd changer , that you can stash under the seat ---

its pricey compared to budget systems, but if you compare the price against middle to high end systems, and its justified. Plus not having to cut the dash is priceless

Notice there is no hole in the cowl for antenna. It would not seem right to drill it, I am facing the same dilemma on my 69 with radio delete:confused:

Notice there is no hole in the cowl for antenna. It would not seem right to drill it, I am facing the same dilemma on my 69 with radio delete:confused:

I can't think of it right now but there is a company that makes a small antenna that will mount under the dash out of site.

That's a really sweet truck. If that was my truck that's exactly how I'd restore it mirrors and all.

WELL DONE!

Here's that radio delete plate you are kooking for!http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-72-Chevy-Truck-Radio-Delete-Plate-68-69-70-1971-Org_W0QQitemZ190134725444QQihZ009QQcategoryZ6755QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

that truck is awesome...

i hope my 71 k10 turns out half as nice as that

Beautiful work! I am thinking about buying a K model now since my C is mostly done... is that what they call obsessive/complusive? Love your truck!

Wow. I'm just going to say that again. Wow. That is one beautiful truck. Congratulations. All of you and your dad's hard work shows up in the pictures.

Can anyone tell me where the VIN# plates are supposed to go?

drivers side door jam (cab) but i'm not at home to give you measurements....

Can anyone tell me where the VIN# plates are supposed to go?

any luck on this?

OMG that's beautiful! I just got an erection! :happy:

I totally agree! That is one beautiful truck! You just have to love the 67-72 GM 4x4 trucks! ...Joe

any luck on this?

do you want pics, measurements, or both?

Just noticed that the pics disappeared on us.