I guess mine is the beater here, oh wait now it's PATINA. ;D
She's all original, except for the rag oil cap (that's custom) and the floor shifter.
I drive it a couple times a year, she's currently sleeping in the barn.
I can't decide what to do with it, cause i like that it survived to this point as a truck not a classic.
Most around here are lowered, rodded a little, or fully restored. Heck half the reason the guy sold
it so cheap is because i wanted a " Truck" not a restoration project. I'm sure he would've sold it for way more to someone else.
Maybe someday i'll throw the money at her that she deserves.
I was looking for a truck to haul stuff when needed, and a 69-70 was my first choice. I lucked out and found the right one almost immediately.
I ended up finding a reason to put a cam/intake/carb on it and it just took off from there. I would like to do a 6 lug disc brake swap, add a 700r trans, change the gears out for something other than the 4.10's and maybe new paint some day. Maybe go back to a stock bench seat, and get rid of the late model Silverado bucket/console setup.
Is that a warning to not start tuning. I've got a little under double in it than what i payed,
without getting into it. Lets just say she had been sitting for a while when i found her.
I'm just happy to have it reliable now.
chris
'67 C-30 1-ton. Rough but runs & drives, complete & unmolested, clean title. All manuals & even the protecto-plate are in prime shape. Below scrap price. ;D
1/2 ton frame from texas. Seems to be missing something to me..... like rust holes & scale! Couple of good beds...
Time for a little slicing-n-dicing, well actually this summer will be, somewhat warmer then. :'(
Of all the paths you take in life - make sure a few of them are dirt.
Thanks Affordillac. Your's is awsome too. I like the amount of drop, how much is it? Mine needs a bit of work but it's all original, paint and all, minus the dropped springs so I can't complain. The patina is actually kind of cool. Just pulled the original 350 for this.
From messing with this 1-ton, I believe the only difference up front was from the spindles out. And heavier springs of course.
Swing-arm trucks had coils, and leaf-spring trucks had leafs. None came from the factory with both, though I'm sure SOMEONE out there managed to pair the 2 somehow....
Of all the paths you take in life - make sure a few of them are dirt.
Ya know, I came into this thread thinking I'd see a bunch of gorgeous pickups. Then I come in here and get teased by all these AWESOME Blazers. Man you guys make me jealous gorgeous trucks.
Good looking trucks for sure. My big bro has a 68 GMC Stepside shortbox that has had the Chev grille and single lights swapped in. Looks sweet in bright red with a set of full chrome Rallyes from Wheel Vintiques, and dropped a few inches. No pics, I'll have to get him to send me some.
cheers
Ed N.
Ed Nicholson - Caledon Ontario - a bit NW of Toronto
07 Mustang GT with some stuff
88 T-Bird Turbo Coupe 5-speed
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