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Rocketir · 01-24-2022, 06:10 PM

Learned how to drive on a 1968 C10 Old Blue. 3 on the tree with a 307. Always liked the shape, and since my oldest is going away to college soon, I figured I needed something to keep me busy. So I decided to buy a clean 67-72. Something with not much body issues, as I like to do the mechanical stuff way better than body work. Found this pretty clean 1969 3/4ton GMC long bed Camper Special. Currently its an 8 lug w/leaf spring, and I would like to change things out for 5 lug pattern all disc brake with some drop spindles in the front and 6.0 liter LS. I like the way the short box looks so that will probably end up happening as well. Thank you for the add.
There is a ton to read here and learn. I am going to need some advice on all of this, so thank you all in advance. Lets start this adventure.
Jesse.

**68bowtie** · 01-24-2022, 11:43 PM

Welcome! Nice loaded old farm truck you got there. And I see the sutter buttes in the background. Smallest mountain range in the world!

LT7A · 01-25-2022, 11:18 AM

Welcome Jesse! That truck looks great just as it sits now. In my opinion, cleaning it up and going back to steel wheels and hubcaps would knock that thing out of the park. But this whole site is about build to suit, season to taste, so you gotta do what makes you happy. Maybe you'll do a build thread so we can follow along.

**The Rocknrod** · 01-25-2022, 11:20 AM

Welcome to the forum.

**Joe Pass** · 01-25-2022, 11:55 AM

Cool......

Rocketir · 01-25-2022, 12:47 PM

Thank you for the warm welcome. Yes, I think I found a gem. Its actually in really good shape, and it just needs a bit of maintenance and it would be a great driver. I almost feel bad changing things around on this truck and not wanting to keep it an "original", But with close 85,000 GMC's sold in 1969 I am going to get over it. lol. It will also give me the chance to get my 14 year old son involved, so that was also a motivation for me.
Thanks,
Jesse

Rocketir · 01-25-2022, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Welcome! Nice loaded old farm truck you got there. And I see the sutter buttes in the background. Smallest mountain range in the world!

This is my parents house, I grew up within miles of the Buttes. I didn't realize they were so famous, but everyone in YC knows that line about the smallest mountain range. Our claim to fame!

Southcity · 01-25-2022, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

Welcome Jesse! That truck looks great just as it sits now. In my opinion, cleaning it up and going back to steel wheels and hubcaps would knock that thing out of the park. But this whole site is about build to suit, season to taste, so you gotta do what makes you happy. Maybe you'll do a build thread so we can follow along.

Well said LT7A!

Welcome Rocketir and congrats on a nice GMC! I have a lot of family in Rocklin and Lincoln, may see you out on the roads some day when I'm visiting, hitting up some of the local shows or swap meets etc.

**Rich72C10** · 01-25-2022, 03:03 PM

Welcome, I like that yellow with a white top on that GMC - just the right amount of wear on her!

01-24-2022, 06:10 PM	#1
Rocketir Registered User Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Rocklin CA Posts: 8	Hello from CA Learned how to drive on a 1968 C10 Old Blue. 3 on the tree with a 307. Always liked the shape, and since my oldest is going away to college soon, I figured I needed something to keep me busy. So I decided to buy a clean 67-72. Something with not much body issues, as I like to do the mechanical stuff way better than body work. Found this pretty clean 1969 3/4ton GMC long bed Camper Special. Currently its an 8 lug w/leaf spring, and I would like to change things out for 5 lug pattern all disc brake with some drop spindles in the front and 6.0 liter LS. I like the way the short box looks so that will probably end up happening as well. Thank you for the add. There is a ton to read here and learn. I am going to need some advice on all of this, so thank you all in advance. Lets start this adventure. Jesse. Attached Images

01-24-2022, 11:43 PM	#2
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,323	Re: Hello from CA Welcome! Nice loaded old farm truck you got there. And I see the sutter buttes in the background. Smallest mountain range in the world! __________________ 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)

01-25-2022, 11:18 AM	#3
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,507	Re: Hello from CA Welcome Jesse! That truck looks great just as it sits now. In my opinion, cleaning it up and going back to steel wheels and hubcaps would knock that thing out of the park. But this whole site is about build to suit, season to taste, so you gotta do what makes you happy. Maybe you'll do a build thread so we can follow along.

01-25-2022, 11:20 AM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Hello from CA Welcome to the forum. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-25-2022, 11:55 AM	#5
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: Hello from CA Cool...... __________________ 1962 build album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2067 1956 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2086

01-25-2022, 12:47 PM	#6
Rocketir Registered User Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Rocklin CA Posts: 8	Re: Hello from CA Thank you for the warm welcome. Yes, I think I found a gem. Its actually in really good shape, and it just needs a bit of maintenance and it would be a great driver. I almost feel bad changing things around on this truck and not wanting to keep it an "original", But with close 85,000 GMC's sold in 1969 I am going to get over it. lol. It will also give me the chance to get my 14 year old son involved, so that was also a motivation for me. Thanks, Jesse

01-25-2022, 03:03 PM	#9
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,643	Re: Hello from CA Welcome, I like that yellow with a white top on that GMC - just the right amount of wear on her! __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim



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