STEVE POLLARD Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Just took delivery of this 1969 Chevrolet C20 truck... it's been three years since I had my other C20 and I missed having one. This one came out of South Dakota, a Bean Farmer had it in his collection - all original truck, really nice! Thanks Bill & Dave with helping me with the transporting. Steve 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Cool beans! Sorry I couldn’t resist 😀 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 VERY cool! IMO, it doesn't get much better than C10's and 20's in the world of pickup trucks. Beautiful styling. Congratulations! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Nice! My brother has a restored (modified) 1967 C20. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Great truck , so happy you found/got it and it is now at home! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Nice one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Keep On Truckin! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepher Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 That is one great looking and well cared for truck. Congrats on being the new caretaker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Congratulations on the truck. Nice looking ride. I like the exhaust coming out under the bed. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Steve, can you tell us a bit more about your quest? Did you buy it solely from pictures, or did you have someone look at it in person? How did you come across that good looking truck? Congratulations on the new addition! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE POLLARD Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 John - I've been searching the different auto / truck related web sites, especially Hemmings and Ebay over the past year or so. The one thing that I noticed with the auction sites, if there was a truck that I really like, the seven day auction would end early - this happen a few times on some really nice trucks. So I was determine if I found something that I like, I was not going to wait for the end of the auction to place a bid. In this case, I contacted the owner, spoke with him a few times and he sent more photos for me to look at. I knew what the current market value of these trucks are going for and I asked him what he wanted. We came to an agreement on price and the auction was ended. I ended up with a nice , original truck....the exhaust will need to be change back to factory spec and those rims, I don't think they are original, I believe that 3/4 and one ton trucks had split rims, either way, I'll end up having them painted white - it will be a good contrast to the black body. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan G Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Tach, AC, 4 speed...somebody knew what boxes to check! These are, by far, my favorite GM trucks. Many years ago my best friend wanted one but didn't have time to go hunting for one; time, I had. I kicked tires a bunch of 67-72's back then. I nearly bought one myself, a somewhat oddly optioned 69 GMC 2500 with a 292, AT and factory AC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE POLLARD Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Truck came out of Englewood, Colorado - BURT CHEVROLET. INC cost $ 3220.78 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Can't go wrong with these trucks. Good for show, tow,and go ! Good investment to boot. My '72 C20 originally had a 350,350 auto, and 4:10 gears. The non-original tired 350 that was in it when I bought it was replaced with a 400 SBC specially built for towing. I replaced the 4:10 gears with a set of 3:73s and upgraded the transmission to a 700R4. The overdrive is great on the highway. One of it's former owners added power brakes when he was hauling a big camper through the foothills of Alberta. I added power steering after trying to back up my car trailer ! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 8 hours ago, STEVE POLLARD said: Truck came out of Englewood, Colorado - BURT CHEVROLET. INC cost $ 3220.78 It adds up to $4591.06 when you factor in the down payment. I suspect the factory air conditioning is the most expensive option on it. Craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Never see these in black. Very nice... What's the build sheet code for black on 69 C20s? Just curious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 12 hours ago, STEVE POLLARD said: those rims, I don't think they are original, I believe that 3/4 and one ton trucks had split rims, either way, I'll end up having them painted white - it will be a good contrast to the black body. Steve Hi Steve I have the GM parts book for these models. There were several different wheels available, both split rim (which I'd be in no hurry to install) and standard. There are two 16.5 diameter wheels ,one is 6.00 inches wide and one 6.75. I have 16.5x6.75 on my '72 with 8.75x16.5 radial tires. It had nylon 9.50x16.5 thumpers on it when I bought it and it rode like a lumber wagon ! The radials made a huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE POLLARD Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 21 minutes ago, J.H.Boland said: I have the GM parts book for these models. There were several different wheels available, both split rim (which I'd be in no hurry to install) and standard. There are two 16.5 diameter wheels ,one is 6.00 inches wide and one 6.75. I have 16.5x6.75 on my '72 with 8.75x16.5 radial tires. It had nylon 9.50x16.5 thumpers on it when I bought it and it rode like a lumber wagon ! The radials made a huge difference. J.H. - just check the tire size, they are LT 285 / 75R 16 and the rims diameter is 16.5..... going to have the rims sandblasted and powder coated white, I'll find out how wide they are at that time. Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 2 hours ago, STEVE POLLARD said: J.H. - just check the tire size, they are LT 285 / 75R 16 and the rims diameter is 16.5..... going to have the rims sandblasted and powder coated white, I'll find out how wide they are at that time. Steve There is a 16 inch 8 bolt wheel listed as well. The wheels on your truck are likely original. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Back when I had a 67 C20 the cup holder was between the legs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 And hit a big enough bump in the road with a full can or bottle and wet pants. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cured Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 (edited) Apparently we have similar tastes Steve. I ordered a C20 Longhorn 400 (402), 2wd, 4 spd in 1972 for our farming/ranching operation. Seems to me it cost $4700 Cdn. Was a beast. It’s long gone. Congrats on yours. Edited October 16, 2021 by Cured (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE POLLARD Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 10:03 AM, 30DodgePanel said: Never see these in black. Very nice... What's the build sheet code for black on 69 C20s? Just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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