1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor

[Dmoore]

There are no other holes in doors.

[Dmoore]

Originally Posted by factorystock

Jocko, this is one of those rare period photos that shows the wheel color transition on a dealerships lot, the white wheel '69 must be a new arrival. Still has argent silver painted hubcap. The white painted hubcaps, too match the white painted wheels, came soon after this. This is another example of how '69 was so confusing.

Fantastic reference photo thank you very much 👍

[bluek5]

Originally Posted by Dmoore

Ok experts, Is this the correct air cleaner assy for a 69 396???

I am curious if someone has just cut the snorkel off of the original air cleaner? I have a 75 Corvette that was missing the original dual snorkel air cleaner someone cut the end off of a single snorkel as a replacement. I am sure that someone determined that a 396 would not be able to breathe through the original air cleaner myself included, that’s why I have the air cleaner lid flipped over on my trucks 😀

[Dmoore]

That's what I thought as well when I first inspected it. I will get better photo's but what threw me is the outer end of the snorkel is flared out ever so slightly exhibiting a termination.

[bluek5]

Someone with a little skill might be able to make it look okay.

[DeadheadNM]

Mopar did things like that. Painted inner fenders and hood undersurface body color too. Bless their hearts.

[Steeveedee]

Original belts and hoses, too? Man, you are living a charmed life!

[Dmoore]

You don't know the half of it

[68bowtie]

Originally Posted by Dmoore

I promise no more pics of ultra low mile Mopar's!

You could start a mopar thread in the “other” section. As long as it doesn’t distract you from posting more pics of black beauty…

[Dmoore]

I'm already on 4 other Mopar sites. I will stick to actually learning something new.

[Dmoore]

Originally Posted by bluek5

Someone with a little skill might be able to make it look okay.

That snout looks a bit longer than mine in that angle. What did it come off of?

[bluek5]

Originally Posted by Dmoore

That snout looks a bit longer than mine in that angle. What did it come off of?

Just an example of the one that someone had cut off.

[Dmoore]

Ohhhh, gotcha

[chevmn]

Originally Posted by Dmoore

Ohhhh, gotcha

fyi, we started restoration on your hubcaps today. My son was taking them home with him this week to hopefully get more done in the evenings if all goes well. Looking good so far.

[Dmoore]

Fantastic! I know they will come out terrific! Thank you! Dave

[Steeveedee]

Looking at the snorkel on my truck's air cleaner housing, I'm not so sure it's like the one you posted, after all. Is the entry on yours completely round? Mine is oval, and bells out to about 2-7/8" X 2-1/2". Pretty sure that it is the original.

[Dmoore]

Mine is oval with an ever so slight tulip.

[Steeveedee]

Never mind the dirt.

[Dmoore]

And this is off of a 69 396??

[toolboxchev]

Originally Posted by Dmoore

You don't know the half of it

We always used to joke about the guy down the street who was the only we knew, that worked for AMC.

That 4whd Concorde with the built in CB was all the rage! My dad bought my older brother a gorgeous t-top Monte Carlo and he wrecked it within a month.

When my brother cried about it Dad got him another car. A completely rusted out 6 cyl LEVIS GREMLIN.

[LCato]

Originally Posted by Dmoore

And this is off of a 69 396??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=173N8V0bsiI

This video (around the 3:00 mark) shows what I believe to be an original 69 C10 396 engine compartment. This was a truck I should have purchased a while back, but let get away.

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by Dmoore

And this is off of a 69 396??

It's a '70, but it's just like the snout posted in the video in post #223. Except that one is a lot nicer.

[toolboxchev]

Just a thought, have you taken a bore scope and peeked into the A pillars or the top of the cab between the sheets?

For me it would be interesting to see if any paint or primer got into those areas as they tend to be the most problematic. ESP on a truck of this caliber.

[Dmoore]

Originally Posted by LCato

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=173N8V0bsiI

This video (around the 3:00 mark) shows what I believe to be an original 69 C10 396 engine compartment. This was a truck I should have purchased a while back, but let get away.

Appears to be a nice truck. The A6 compressor is on the opposite side of the engine than mine. Why? And I have those same sideview mirrors that a few here have said are not original to a 69? I'm pretty sure that air cleaner 396 decal with crossed flags is NOT original. But I agree, You should have bought it😄

[Dmoore]

Originally Posted by toolboxchev

Just a thought, have you taken a bore scope and peeked into the A pillars or the top of the cab between the sheets?

For me it would be interesting to see if any paint or primer got into those areas as they tend to be the most problematic. ESP on a truck of this caliber.

Once I have the truck back you can bet my inspection will be tighter than Dick's hat band. Sorry youngsters, that was a phrase used long ago. 😄