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**68bowtie** · 10-05-2013, 08:19 AM

on the road to pick it up today...

the good:
- 100% original paint (nicely sunburned) and perfectly straight body
- custom trim
- short fleet
- original CA black plates
- clean title (non-op since 1991)

the bad:
- it's a rolling shell (no drivetrain or interior)

BUT it came with a complete (bumper to bumper) 69 long bed with a 396 that i'm going to pillage so i can bring this one back from the dead!

i'll be driving most of the day, but i will post pics when i get there...

Flint70step · 10-05-2013, 08:33 AM

I wanna go!

yuccales · 10-05-2013, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

i'll be driving most of the day, but i will post pics when i get there...

We're going to hold you to those pics! Hope it all works out for you.

**truckdude239** · 10-05-2013, 08:58 AM

bodydropped68 · 10-05-2013, 10:56 AM

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x2

**68bowtie** · 10-05-2013, 01:00 PM

half way there!

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YBNORML · 10-05-2013, 02:04 PM

I miss road trips like this. I'm in for some pics as well!!!

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-05-2013, 04:06 PM

Are we there yet?
Are we there yet?
Are we there yet?

Syndrome · 10-05-2013, 04:12 PM

If you left at 6 and are half way there at 11.. then you have a very long drive round trip! Looking forward to pics of both of them.

**68bowtie** · 10-05-2013, 06:09 PM

sorry!! took a while to load and situate and of course bs with the seller...

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**68bowtie** · 10-05-2013, 06:12 PM

on the road still and cant post more than one at a time for some reason...

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**68bowtie** · 10-05-2013, 06:14 PM

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**68bowtie** · 10-05-2013, 06:18 PM

notice mt shasta in the back of pic 2...

**TBONE1964** · 10-05-2013, 06:18 PM

Looks real solid

Is that MT Shasta in the background? I love the scenery in the west. What is your thought on a drive train?

Have fun with it.

Steve Hafner · 10-05-2013, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

on the road still and cant post more than one at a time for some reason...

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You CAN post other pictures, just go back to " choose file " after you click on " upload "

. . . they've changed the way it works, but it STILL works !!!

slow-1 · 10-05-2013, 08:43 PM

Nice trucks...Did you haul a double trailer with you or are you doing the trip twice?

75gmc454 · 10-05-2013, 09:00 PM

Great looking truck. Was the short bed a big block when new?

FL71C10 · 10-05-2013, 10:50 PM

Nice looking truck. It would almost be a shame to part out the blue one, it looks pretty nice.

Mr Chevorlet · 10-05-2013, 11:02 PM

Very good start for some fun. Nice trucks

YBNORML · 10-05-2013, 11:05 PM

Nice score!

sleepertruck72 · 10-05-2013, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

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Yeah this longbed is what we see while driving through or around Hilmar.... A lifted Chevy longbed. That beat up short bed truck will be better off here in Turlock. Let me know when you want to drop it off

Nice score

I dig that shortie !

**68bowtie** · 10-06-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Flint70step

I wanna go!

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

I miss road trips like this. I'm in for some pics as well!!!

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Originally Posted by Syndrome

If you left at 6 and are half way there at 11.. then you have a very long drive round trip! Looking forward to pics of both of them.

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Originally Posted by slow-1

Nice trucks...Did you haul a double trailer with you or are you doing the trip twice?

it was a fun trip, i borrowed a 2nd trailer from a friend and my brothers truck. my dad came along to drive the 2nd truck, which was awesome because i don't get to hang out with him much these days. great scenery too.

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Originally Posted by Steve Hafner

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You CAN post other pictures, just go back to " choose file " after you click on " upload "

. . . they've changed the way it works, but it STILL works !!!

i think i was having trouble because all the pics on my iphone are named "image" so maybe the site couldn't handle the same filename???

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Originally Posted by sleepertruck72

Yeah this longbed is what we see while driving through or around Hilmar.... A lifted Chevy longbed. That beat up short bed truck will be better off here in Turlock. Let me know when you want to drop it off

Nice score

I dig that shortie !

ha! very true...

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Great looking truck. Was the short bed a big block when new?

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Originally Posted by FL71C10

Nice looking truck. It would almost be a shame to part out the blue one, it looks pretty nice.

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Originally Posted by TBONE1964

Looks real solid

Is that MT Shasta in the background? I love the scenery in the west. What is your thought on a drive train?

Have fun with it.

both were originally small block trucks. my initial plan was to dismantle the long bed, get the short bed on road worthy with the 396/400 (no major upgrades), and part out the rest of the lwb.

but as i look them over i'm re-thinking... the lwb has 5-lug disc brakes and sway bars i'm going to swap out with the swb 6-lug drum suspension, get the lwb road worthy and sell it as a driver.

for the swb i'm thinking replace with original gold interior, 350/350, static drop, and some of these... i'm open for comments/suggestions on everything!

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yuccales · 10-06-2013, 11:56 AM

Nice!

10-05-2013, 08:19 AM	#1
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,310	orig paint 70 swb - outstanding in its field on the road to pick it up today... the good: - 100% original paint (nicely sunburned) and perfectly straight body - custom trim - short fleet - original CA black plates - clean title (non-op since 1991) the bad: - it's a rolling shell (no drivetrain or interior) BUT it came with a complete (bumper to bumper) 69 long bed with a 396 that i'm going to pillage so i can bring this one back from the dead! i'll be driving most of the day, but i will post pics when i get there... __________________ 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)

10-05-2013, 08:33 AM	#2
Flint70step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 586	Re: orig paint 70 swb - outstanding in its field I wanna go! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super LWB 350/350 Factory A/C Tilt/Posi White/Med Red/White(on the way) 72 Custom Deluxe Burb(Arizona truck)Nice interior Great patina Project Patina Azul http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467668

10-05-2013, 08:58 AM	#4
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,217	Re: orig paint 70 swb - outstanding in its field __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

10-05-2013, 01:00 PM	#6
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,310	Re: orig paint 70 swb - outstanding in its field half way there! __________________ 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)

10-05-2013, 02:04 PM	#7
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: orig paint 70 swb - outstanding in its field I miss road trips like this. I'm in for some pics as well!!! __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

10-05-2013, 04:06 PM	#8
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: orig paint 70 swb - outstanding in its field Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?

10-05-2013, 04:12 PM	#9
Syndrome Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Apple Valley, UT Posts: 143	Re: orig paint 70 swb - outstanding in its field If you left at 6 and are half way there at 11.. then you have a very long drive round trip! Looking forward to pics of both of them. __________________ 1970 GMC

10-05-2013, 06:09 PM	#10
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,310	Re: orig paint 70 swb - outstanding in its field sorry!! took a while to load and situate and of course bs with the seller... __________________ 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)

10-05-2013, 06:12 PM	#11
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,310	Re: orig paint 70 swb - outstanding in its field on the road still and cant post more than one at a time for some reason... __________________ 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)

10-05-2013, 06:14 PM	#12
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,310	Re: orig paint 70 swb - outstanding in its field __________________ 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)

10-05-2013, 06:17 PM	#13
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,310	Re: orig paint 70 swb - outstanding in its field __________________ 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)

10-05-2013, 06:18 PM	#14
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,310	Re: orig paint 70 swb - outstanding in its field notice mt shasta in the back of pic 2... __________________ 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)

10-05-2013, 06:18 PM	#15
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: orig paint 70 swb - outstanding in its field Looks real solid Is that MT Shasta in the background? I love the scenery in the west. What is your thought on a drive train? Have fun with it. __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

10-05-2013, 08:43 PM	#17
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: orig paint 70 swb - outstanding in its field Nice trucks...Did you haul a double trailer with you or are you doing the trip twice? __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

10-05-2013, 09:00 PM	#18
75gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MS Posts: 479	Re: orig paint 70 swb - outstanding in its field Great looking truck. Was the short bed a big block when new?



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10-05-2013, 10:50 PM	#19
FL71C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,506	Re: orig paint 70 swb - outstanding in its field Nice looking truck. It would almost be a shame to part out the blue one, it looks pretty nice. __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

10-05-2013, 11:02 PM	#20
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: orig paint 70 swb - outstanding in its field Very good start for some fun. Nice trucks __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

10-05-2013, 11:05 PM	#21
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: orig paint 70 swb - outstanding in its field Nice score! __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

10-06-2013, 11:56 AM	#24
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,579	Re: orig paint 70 swb - outstanding in its field Nice!

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