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Old 12-05-2014, 01:47 AM   #1
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New Here With A 67 c10

Recently just made an account but been browsing this forum for quite some time. My dad purchased a 67 c10 about 16 years or more back he parked it & covered it & its been in the same spot for the past 16+ years. I wanted to start a new project so i purchased it from my old man. Enough talking, here's some pics of my 1967 1/2 ton


Here it is after uncovering it for the first time after so many years. By the way does anyone know if that brushgaurd is orginally off these body styles ?





Took the brushgaurd off. Threw on a new bumper & flat black light bezel's to go with the rallys. What do yall think of the side steps ?



Picked up these seats & console this past weekend, let me know what yall think
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Old 12-05-2014, 01:56 AM   #2
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No those guards were dealer option or owner installed, cool truck I say keep a bench in that truck!
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Old 12-05-2014, 02:30 AM   #3
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Recently just made an account but been browsing this forum for quite some time. My dad purchased a 67 c10 about 16 years or more back he parked it & covered it & its been in the same spot for the past 16+ years. I wanted to start a new project so i purchased it from my old man. Enough talking, here's some pics of my 1967 1/2 ton

Here it is after uncovering it for the first time after so many years. By the way does anyone know if that brushgaurd is orginally off these body styles ?

Took the brushgaurd off. Threw on a new bumper & flat black light bezel's to go with the rallys. What do yall think of the side steps ?

Picked up these seats & console this past weekend, let me know what yall think
Good to see you starting the revival. Never seen brush-guard like that before, I'd guess it's aftermarket. Like the bezels. Like the seats, and the console.

I'd ditch the side steps. I installed friction tape on my rocker panels after my ex-wife slipped getting in and bruised her leg. She was barely 5' tall but after the tape no problems for her.

Can you stretch your legs out with those seats?
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Old 12-05-2014, 11:17 AM   #4
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Re: New Here With A 67 c10

At first i couldnt stretched them out i took them back off & slided the seat all the way to the back of the track, now i have no issues fitting pretty comfty as well. Im 5' 8 by the way
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Old 12-05-2014, 01:30 PM   #5
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At first i couldnt stretched them out i took them back off & slided the seat all the way to the back of the track, now i have no issues fitting pretty comfty as well. Im 5' 8 by the way
They look like they fit kinda low, like maybe the brackets are for a car plus they appear to sink low in the butt area. Taller people usually benefit from having them elevated so being 5'8 is working for you here if you have the visibility you need.

Try placing some 2X4s under them and see if you prefer them higher for visibility, adjustability, etc., then if that's what you want fabricate or purchase some metal brackets. Keep adequate head clearance so you don't break your neck in a roll-over.

I've heard later model Blazer brackets are good but I don't know for sure. Of course, like you did, install them adjusted all the way back and against the rear of the cab so they can be moved forward all the way for cleaning, etc.
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Old 12-05-2014, 06:33 PM   #6
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Has it been switched over to front disc brakes? Just curious from the 5 lug wheels. Cool rig.
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Old 12-05-2014, 07:17 PM   #7
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Here it is after uncovering it for the first time after so many years. By the way does anyone know if that brushgaurd is orginally off these body styles ?
Check the option list (SPID)(I think it stands for "service parts identification decal") on the inside surface of the glove box door. If the brush guard was a factory option, it will be listed there.

My knee-jerk reaction was that it was aftermarket but there are some obscure details about these trucks, and some of them are from other countries (Canada, Mexico for instance) and have different option packages. So, that should put that to bed so to speak.
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Old 12-05-2014, 07:46 PM   #8
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I will check as soon as i get home thanks for all the info mechanical man
& specialtyretail yesir its been converted to front disk brakes.
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Old 12-05-2014, 07:53 PM   #9
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Re: New Here With A 67 c10

Cool old truck, I like that brush guard. Keep the bench seats or find some Blazer seats. Just my opinion.
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Old 12-05-2014, 08:43 PM   #10
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Re: New Here With A 67 c10

Welcome from another red '67 owner
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Old 12-05-2014, 11:27 PM   #11
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Re: New Here With A 67 c10

Welcome aboard. Working on a '69 C15 myself. From your pics looks like we're in the same boat. LOL
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Old 12-06-2014, 12:06 AM   #12
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Re: New Here With A 67 c10

Cool sliding back window. Ive only seen that on a 67 camper special.
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Old 12-06-2014, 12:26 AM   #13
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Re: New Here With A 67 c10

Any way i can find out if it came with the small sliding back window from fractory ?
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Old 12-06-2014, 04:20 AM   #14
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Re: New Here With A 67 c10

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........I'd ditch the side steps. I installed friction tape on my rocker panels after my ex-wife slipped getting in and bruised her leg.
She was barely 5' tall but after the tape no problems for her. Can you stretch your legs out with those seats?
Vote #2 on the side steps. Seriously hazardous if you forget their there.
If you take them off, don't ditch them (or any other removed parts). You never know what you will eventually discover about your truck as to was stock.
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Has it been switched over to front disc brakes? Just curious from the 5 lug wheels. Cool rig.
5 lug in the back too. Cool beans! Way more wheel options!
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Check the option list (SPID)(I think it stands for "service parts identification decal") on the inside surface of the glove box door.
If the brush guard was a factory option, it will be listed there.
My knee-jerk reaction was that it was aftermarket but there are some obscure details about these trucks, and some of them are
from other countries (Canada, Mexico for instance) and have different option
packages. So, that should put that to bed so to speak.
I agree on the brush guards...may have been special order (factory)
or the truck wasn't built for the US market. That would be super cool!
Can't tell from the photos but it looks like the front bumper may have been
modified just to accommodate the brush guard. If that's true (factory
OR dealer installed), it's probably very rare. Save both the bumper
and brush guard as they are a team.

BTW- half the bed is not stock to your truck (side marker lights..'68 and newer)
on one side and '67 only on the other...hmm

Also, if the original bench seat was still in it and you still have it, you may find
the factory build sheet tucked up on the underside, held in with the seat
springs. If so, that sheet holds a wealth of info and will weed out what it
came with and what was dealer installed (that would be missing).

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Cool old truck, I like that brush guard. Keep the bench seats or find some Blazer seats. Just my opinion.
I love the brush guard, if nothing but the fact that it has saved the grill on
your truck from damage for nearly 50 years. I also agree with R.L. on the
bench seat; I don't know anything about blazer seats btw, but I know the
'67-68 bench seats are the most comfortable seats you can get for these
trucks. I had 1968 buddy buckets, sold them & went back to a bench.
I'm 5'2" BTW and even of my stature, they work well for long trips.

If you have the bench and it tilts forward, stash it away. The '67-68 cores
(tilt forward, full foam) are becoming quite sought after.
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Any way i can find out if it came with the small sliding back window from factory ?
Maybe the SPID or build sheet would tell (if it was factory order) or if you
have the original dealer paperwork, it would indicate dealer installed...same
with the side steps.
One tip is if you eventually think you might change your headlight buckets
and grill trim or need money for your build, don't toss your old parts as
they are steel rather than aluminum and are fairly sought after for cores
for chrome work.
Second tip is don't get rid of the arms or backing plates that hold your
outside mirrors on; they appear to be factory sport mirror stalks in the pics
and something you will probably want to keep for reuse.
Third tip is your doors are unique to 1967 ONLY. Much of which
can't be bought after market...outside door handle, vent window...
Also unique are the knobs in the cab for radio, wipers, headlights, etc.
plus and the ashtray (I think) too.. .
If it had a manual choke it has value for restorers.

Good luck on researching...that's half the fun! Keep a good photo and written
journal and it'll be a blast looking back at your personal history with your truck
in the future! Again, don't toss anything! Give us PICS, PICS, PICS!

If you would like, you could also give us the VIN (you can leave off the last few
numbers) so we can help decode it for you.

I mentioned keeping parts to sell to fund your build so please be aware you
need to become a supporting member to do that. If you have any questions,
please PM me or any other mod. Not pushing it but just a heads up.


Great truck and all of us look forward to a build thread so
we can follow along!


OH, and yes, I tend to be kind of wordy.

Ellen

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Old 12-06-2014, 08:01 AM   #15
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Re: New Here With A 67 c10

The guard is a dealer option and can be hard to find so might be worth saving for right person, but not factory option. Looks like truck is in good shape.
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Old 12-06-2014, 08:29 AM   #16
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Re: New Here With A 67 c10

Neat old truck ! I agree, don't toss any of those parts. That slider is pretty rare. It can be refurbed pretty easy if need be I hear. I've only seen a couple brush guards like that and I wish I had like a c-30 or similar to put it on. Way cool. Good luck with what ever direction you go.
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Old 12-06-2014, 11:52 AM   #17
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Hey TheRedTruck67

to the forums

from Ohio

Congrats on keeping the truck in the family

Looks like a great project
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