Look what the cat dragged in!? - 1967 Chevrolet C20 (Protect-O-Plate)
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2022
- I didn't need one, but why should that be a reason for not getting it?
Original Missouri farm truck that will be my other daily driver. Plan is for stock appearing one piece steel wheels, doll up the interior, rocker/cab corners and top it off with a Tremec TKX 2.87 1st and 0.68 5th. That paired with the 4.56 rear end and powered by the bulletproof 250 inline 6 should make a pretty good going to town truck slash hauler. Stay tuned!
Also found a 80's Honda BIG RED! Once running I'm toying with the idea of a channel giveaway. Could depend on how this thing turns out? Regardless will come up with an alternate giveaway if not the BIG RED.
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Beautiful ol pickup! Yes, I have several c20 pickups and all I use are 235/85R16. Because when they get wore out, I put em on my stock trailers and get all the use out of them.
LMC truck is an excellent source!
I have run across them while searching for parts. Seems like they had some rocker repair panels I have been thinking of buying. Thanks for the help!
With new ro rockers and a clean up she will go on for another 50 years Chevrolet really made good trucks and I wish I lived in the US cos I would drive trucks all day long
I think she has alot of life left in her. I thought the manifold was going to be a quick repair and started it in the yard. The parts are on the way and when that is finished I'm moving it to a building to finish the project, so I hope you stick around. Thanks for the comment!
These are getting few and far between
This seventy near three year old man owned many of them... got home from nam and really just didn't have the money for fancy... cut timber for a living so just needed back and forth. I got mine (the first one) in those many used truck places on the side of the road, had my eye on better, my back pocket spoke for me. Lots of things were actually nice but those coil spring tail ends just didn't stay even close by. I scattered pieces an parts of them on the road when bringing home fire wood. Upper cascade mountains of washington state, no one like us soldiers so hard for credit, paid down seven hundred with two payments of a hundred and seventy dollars. I found another one from a local guy later with less miles an he took a good rifle an a small boat I had for it... about seven hundred or so in value. I wanted a V8 an all the six cylinder engines in the world wouldn't make me a bit happy, so after a bit of struggling, pulled the front fenders off of it and swapped a ford 292 V8 with a farm four speed out of a old pickup sat under a tree too long. I used all its running gear including the rear end as they were both 3/4 ton. I had the motor in it in a good half day, along with the transmission. Once everything was tidy an running so dang good, I built my exhaust for it.. dual straight pipes of course.. cop callers. I used all those heavy spring components under it, that was the best thing ever. It was also geared a little low so figured time is on my side. My rims didn't fit as the hole for the center was a hair small and found a neighbor with a rig on blocks he never did nothing with so traded two cords of wood for his rig as it had the wheels needed an my tires went on them. I wore rigging clothes an seat covers were the first to die violently. I found a 59 chevy panel truck that had the two different seats, a small one for the driver an a long middle seat... found a caddy in the wrecking yard an bought the back seat out of it... all nice leather. I took the original seat apart, used the old cover for a pattern and cut those leather seats to the exact pattern an used the wifes sewing machine to stitch it together an made a seat for a king. Put it back in so everything was right again. I later did get a 3.73 rear end that bolted in, just kept cutting driveshafts to fit stuff together as needed. With over three hundred thousand on the speedo, I took the Y block out an was going to put back a chevy engine but found a FE 390 in a truck so in it went... I sold that truck running really good in 1980 for two thousand dollars with over a half million miles on it... I did take excellent care of it and had all the original running gear for it to be swapped back. That man who bought it from me loved the truck as I had built it... the mileage meter worked but the speed indicator had been twisted off for years, I just didn't have the heart to pull it an kept records on this rig for everything did or maintained. He just laughed so hard when he saw the real miles. In all the whipping on that truck, you would be pressed hard to find a ding in it as I fixed any it got when it happened. I got to where I liked the rig that was my too poor to buy what I wanted. I had only altered one thing on the grill, it was ford running gear so found a blue oval and glued it to the insignia over the chevy one. Had people ask me where I got this unusual looking ford/LOL... by the way, them cadillac seat covers were bright polished from my butt sliding around but not one tare in them. Old lincoln or cadillac cars have the finest upholstery for doing seat covers out of them to fit over a seat if you take the time to do it right.. sewn with the best thread I could find an evidently I must of.... I did like and new sub
I have to admit I love that story! Part of living in the country, use what you have to make what you need!
That car and truck are both such great vehicles!
We agree!
Nice truck, I'd say you need it... Pretty awesome
I like your video on the 67 Chevy truck there good Ole trucks i love them little 6cylinder motors
We'll have new tires on it next week and I'll upload a video of replacing the intake/exhaust manifold gaskets. I hope you check it out!
@@smalltownlivin1828 i sure will
LMC trucks, you came get parts at a good price there, good luck. I also have a C20 1967, just brought it home 2 weeks ago. between eBay , LMC trucks and Brothers trucks get everything you need
I have had a 72 c20 with the 4 speed granny 1st not great on the highway but the more I drive it I like the transmission more and more
If your ever going to paint this little truck your self, I'd recommend the urethane paint & the 2 k high build primer, done the oldest sons 1955 3100 Chevy truck with this and a block, it turned out awesome for the first paint job ! For the money, its the best I've found !! Good luck !!
I have considered attempting to paint this myself. I can honestly say I know virtually nothing when it comes to applying the paint. I will definitely look into that. I'm grateful for the advice! Should have the next video up tomorrow evening.
Sewing machine perfect little 6 in a row motor! Great truck.
I also have the 250 in my 67 Chevelle. An absolutely great little motor!
The truck has a SM420 transmission, which 67 was the only year it was available in those trucks. In 68 it was replaced by the SM465 which GM used until 91. They're both great transmissions
My dad had a 67 I loved that truck. It was a c10 327 373 geared rear end with a 3-speed on the column. It would pull almost anything and run a hole in the wind. No side marker lights and that small back glass and the hoods were so clean made them look better than the other years of it's time plus they were so easy to work on and dependable.
Nice video, new subscriber here. You did a good job reviewing this old sweetheart of a truck. I have a 67’ Chevy window van , a mint 1964 Ford Falcon Ranchero ( just 7,200 miles on I). My daily driver dump truck is a 1972 Ford F-350 with 20,250 miles on it. I also have a beautiful 1988 Ford 350 van converted new to 4x4 by Quigley. My everyday pickups are a 92’ and 96 Chevy and a 2003 Ford F-150. I have a general contracting construction business and have always used old ‘paid for’ trucks! Gary in eastern Michigan.
Thanks for the comment! It sounds like you have a fleet of vehicles. The Ranchero and the Chevy Van sound like two sweet rides! The style and simplicity of the 60's cars and trucks were heard to beat in my mind. I'm not much for public speaking or talking on camera, but I'm working on that. Many thanks for the sub and I hope you check out future videos! Eric
That’s a great truck. I’m glad you bought it and look forward to seeing your repair work . I would keep it as close to original as possible, but keep him on the road and driving daily. I would have thought that engine would be a 292 in a 3/4 ton . American Iron all the Way . Thanks for the video.
Nice roads and little to no traffic should give this Ole Girl time to live out her senior years on the road doing what she does best, working. I appreciate you taking the time to comment! As soon as I find the right tires we'll do an update and figure out where to next.
Good Deal , Thanks . I’ll be looking forward to the videos.
Look up luv trucks,u can get any thing you need for that truck!!!
I actually go to drive a 1980 when it was brand new. They are pretty cool trucks!
Long motor company,whew finally got it rite
I have to mention that the rig I had wore slap out three steering boxes an they finally got replace with some small trimming a ford steering box from a newerish truck. It was manual at first but you and I know, power steering is too nice to pass on...
I finally received the new carburetor base from overseas, so I hope to upload a video of finishing the carburetor rebuild. So we'll see how this replacement base for this old Rochester B works out!? The heater box arrived, so that we'll work on getting that cleaned up and reinstalled. We are getting there slowly but surely.
Nice old rig to bad it doesn't have the 292 inline they have a lot of torque and their legendary for there toughness and reliability.
I have to agree. I thought I had found a complete 292 out of a grain truck not far from here but it sold before I could get to it. Another one here had a 327. I'm considering it. It is hard to find complete engines from that period that are complete and untouched. Thanks for the comment!
That’s a nice project to do
I plan on starting again soon. We have moved to a new place with an old workshop, so we will provide updates soon. I appreciate the comment!
I think you have a diamond in the ruff just needs a little TLC
i have an OE Drivers fender for a '67 chevy - - For sale :)
The hood and the drivers fender are probably the only two panels on the truck in decent shape. Haha I hope you stick around!
Sorry luv trucks!!
Just subscribed. We are in NE Arkansas and have quite a number of the older chevy trucks. We have a white 67 -3/4 ton.good body engine had busted block. it has the 456 gears. We have a 71 -1/2 ton frame with rear leaf springs and 5 lug wheels and 342 gears. andits a factory granny 4 speed to boot. Im thinking the 67 body needs to be on the later frame.
What is the frame like on the '67 you have.? I would love to find a 4 wheel drive 67-72. I did order some tires to mount on the new steel wheels I have. We' ll do an update after I mount them and a video replacing the intake/exhaust manifold gaskets.
I appreciate you subscribing!
You could try to contact @UnitedByTrucks and talk to them about where to get parts for this. They have several trucks like this one
I appreciate that I just found them! I subscribed to their channel. I've gather most for the engine and engine compartment now I need the weather to cooperate so I can get this thing moving to a temporary shop for the rest of the work.
Straighten the body and its not bad at all and with a $500 Maco paint job and a little upgrade to the interior it would be s great everydayer.
I have to agree. The only area that doesn't have damage of some kind is the hood. The bed is structurally sound, but it appears to have had a run in with a front end loader a time or two. The plus side is it would make the perfect work truck/daily driver. I hope you stay tuned!
If your going to ever paint it yourself, I'd recommend the urathnex,
Any intention of making it a short box? That's the latest trend on long bed trucks these days.
I actually bought it originally to use as a work truck. So, for me the 8 ft bed was a plus. I like the looks of the short bed, but these trucks ride like a wagon and a short bed only makes it worse.
Your right, the shorter the wheel base, the rougher the ride.
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Thanks a million! I will definitely check them out!
I don't suppose you'd be willing to sell, would you? :D
Honestly, if I find one in 4 wheel drive, that is a possibility. If I do run across one I'll add a video of that one. They really are nice old trucks. I hope you stick around!
I learned to drive in one of these myself, out in a pasture. No power steering on that one, either. I'll have to watch any follow-up videos you have on this. My dad went with more modern rims to replace the split rims his came with, just some 16 inch ones I can't remember the exact size of. It was a more common one, but still pretty expensive to replace when it came time to, unfortunately.
@@captainexcabier The exact same situation. I drove seems like a 1000 miles around a small pasture when young and could barely see over the steering wheel. Then used it for hauling when I got my drivers license. I miss that old truck. Lots of memories!
Do you want to sell it????
My plan was to find a 4x4 in this body style. If I do find a decent original 4 wheel drive, I would consider selling. I will definitely add that to a video if I end up deciding to sell. I appreciate the interest and hope will check back and watch future videos. My plan is to upload a video of reinstalling the intake/exhaust manifold along with detailing of the engine compartment in the nexf few days. Stay tuned!
People are funny. I got a good price on it but it has some rust & high mileage. Yeah dood rusty high mileage trucks don’t bring a premium price so I think you paid market value brah 🤔
Big city living is better btw