Steve McQueen's truck at Mecum - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**MidLifer** · 05-31-2013, 03:58 PM

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...&entryRow=1102

Vic Hickey design - cool truck, but will probably sell at Mecum for way too much....sigh

JointTech · 05-31-2013, 04:28 PM

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It has a C10 chassis with a C30 one-ton cab.

why?

502ms · 05-31-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JointTech

why?

the C10 cab might have been crapped out with rust in areas that were not easily repairable. My truck has a C20 cab. Perfect shape.

JointTech · 05-31-2013, 04:59 PM

sounded like thats the way it was originally built.
If its not the original cab its not really mcqueens truck is it? or he was the one that had the cab swap done?

502ms · 05-31-2013, 05:06 PM

I am saying when they built it to be a Baja truck, they might have done that to save money and time

tmc1986 · 05-31-2013, 05:10 PM

that would be a cool truck to make a clone of. its really cool but there is no way i could ever afford the real thing.

**396ci** · 05-31-2013, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 502ms

I am saying when they built it to be a Baja truck, they might have done that to save money and time

couldn't you verify the vin (VIN: KE149Z810013) which is correct for 1/2 ton against the frame (assuming its original) for a match? my guess is the rivets are not original that hold the plate on.

**Tim Christian** · 05-31-2013, 06:24 PM

Wonder why it don't have the Hickey hood?

stexag · 05-31-2013, 06:42 PM

Does the truck still belong to Baja1000 or someone else??

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272367

vegadesign · 05-31-2013, 06:51 PM

i love seeing historical baja trucks.
iv always heard of the hicky c10 but never saw it

over here is offroad capital of the country and is crawling with all the biggest teams and names
so i wouldnt be suprised if alot of people over here are not bidding on it

SS Tim · 05-31-2013, 07:02 PM

Trying to catch several things here. That auction copy is from an article about the truck from a while back showcasing it and its mods. The cab bs is simply because the author stated marker lights were only on the 1-ton up cabs so it was a COPO C30 cab!!! The drop hoods came out after this truck was built. In fact we have yet to document a Hickey mfg. drop hood for the 69-72 trucks.

http://www.offroadadventures.com/art...w/id/44/page/2

http://www.mcqueentruck.com/

vegadesign · 05-31-2013, 07:13 PM

i love seeing historical baja trucks.
iv always heard of the hicky c10 but never saw it

over here is offroad capital of the country and is crawling with all the biggest teams and names
so i wouldnt be suprised if alot of people over here are not bidding on it

ole dollor · 05-31-2013, 07:16 PM

it is a cool truck. wonder how many times steve raced it , and did it ever win any baja races.

67swb72klb · 05-31-2013, 07:22 PM

i like it and want to see more pics of the drivetrain

StepinNJ · 05-31-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MidLifer

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...&entryRow=1102

Vic Hickey design - cool truck, but will probably sell at Mecum for way too much....sigh

Probably won't sell. I think they say "The bid continues" when it doesn't sell.

**special-K** · 05-31-2013, 10:15 PM

That truck was built as you see it,from day-1. The latest owner joined up here and we talked a lot about it. He also has/had a historically significant Blazer. I was going to sell him some Hickey accessories tanks and other stuff but he kinda disappeared. I never knew it ever belonged to McQueen.

**70cst** · 05-31-2013, 11:52 PM

Interesting read ...

Spartan · 05-31-2013, 11:59 PM

Interesting. I wouldn't bid unless I had money to burn. I do like McQueen tho. He's up there with Bronson Newman and a few other Hollywood types that had substance over hype. Imho
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05-31-2013, 03:58 PM	#1
MidLifer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,257	Steve McQueen's truck at Mecum http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...&entryRow=1102 Vic Hickey design - cool truck, but will probably sell at Mecum for way too much....sigh

05-31-2013, 04:59 PM	#4
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: Steve McQueen's truck at Mecum sounded like thats the way it was originally built. If its not the original cab its not really mcqueens truck is it? or he was the one that had the cab swap done? __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

05-31-2013, 05:06 PM	#5
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: Steve McQueen's truck at Mecum I am saying when they built it to be a Baja truck, they might have done that to save money and time __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

05-31-2013, 05:10 PM	#6
tmc1986 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: enumclaw, wa Posts: 143	Re: Steve McQueen's truck at Mecum that would be a cool truck to make a clone of. its really cool but there is no way i could ever afford the real thing. __________________ '67 2wd LWB 350/4speed.

05-31-2013, 06:24 PM	#8
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Steve McQueen's truck at Mecum Wonder why it don't have the Hickey hood?

05-31-2013, 06:42 PM	#9
stexag Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Super South, Texas Posts: 173	Re: Steve McQueen's truck at Mecum Does the truck still belong to Baja1000 or someone else?? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272367

05-31-2013, 06:51 PM	#10
vegadesign Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: murfreesboro, TN Posts: 743	Re: Steve McQueen's truck at Mecum i love seeing historical baja trucks. iv always heard of the hicky c10 but never saw it over here is offroad capital of the country and is crawling with all the biggest teams and names so i wouldnt be suprised if alot of people over here are not bidding on it __________________ "its not a hobby, It's a Lifestyle" . bagged and soon to be bodied 70 longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564028

05-31-2013, 07:02 PM	#11
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,504	Re: Steve McQueen's truck at Mecum Trying to catch several things here. That auction copy is from an article about the truck from a while back showcasing it and its mods. The cab bs is simply because the author stated marker lights were only on the 1-ton up cabs so it was a COPO C30 cab!!! The drop hoods came out after this truck was built. In fact we have yet to document a Hickey mfg. drop hood for the 69-72 trucks. http://www.offroadadventures.com/art...w/id/44/page/2 http://www.mcqueentruck.com/ Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban Last edited by SS Tim; 05-31-2013 at 07:11 PM.

05-31-2013, 07:13 PM	#12
vegadesign Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: murfreesboro, TN Posts: 743	Re: Steve McQueen's truck at Mecum i love seeing historical baja trucks. iv always heard of the hicky c10 but never saw it over here is offroad capital of the country and is crawling with all the biggest teams and names so i wouldnt be suprised if alot of people over here are not bidding on it __________________ "its not a hobby, It's a Lifestyle" . bagged and soon to be bodied 70 longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564028

05-31-2013, 07:16 PM	#13
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: Steve McQueen's truck at Mecum it is a cool truck. wonder how many times steve raced it , and did it ever win any baja races.

05-31-2013, 07:22 PM	#14
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,447	Re: Steve McQueen's truck at Mecum i like it and want to see more pics of the drivetrain __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

05-31-2013, 10:15 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Steve McQueen's truck at Mecum That truck was built as you see it,from day-1. The latest owner joined up here and we talked a lot about it. He also has/had a historically significant Blazer. I was going to sell him some Hickey accessories tanks and other stuff but he kinda disappeared. I never knew it ever belonged to McQueen. __________________ "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 ~

05-31-2013, 11:52 PM	#17
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: Steve McQueen's truck at Mecum Interesting read ... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

05-31-2013, 11:59 PM	#18
Spartan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Backwoods, OR Posts: 888	Re: Steve McQueen's truck at Mecum Interesting. I wouldn't bid unless I had money to burn. I do like McQueen tho. He's up there with Bronson Newman and a few other Hollywood types that had substance over hype. Imho Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '69 K20 350/4 speed/Rockwell/D44/HO52. "orange rhymes with door hinge"

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