I had the Chevrolet 1 ton version of this truck. Got in a selling mood about 25 years ago and let it go with a bunch of old trucks... haven't stopped kicking myself yet.
I've been looking for a truck like that. I have a 3\4 ton like that but I'd prefer a cargo truck. I would put it onto a early 90s GMC 4x4 frame , they have the front independent torsion bar system and are really smooth riding. Back in the day I built a project using a 1976 GMC and put it on a 1999 4x4 frame. I used all the wiring , ac , cruise windshield wiper system etc . Everything.
I'm retired from the flooring trade, and the very first shop I apprenticed at in 1968 still had one of these, although honestly I can't recall if it was a Chevy or a Jimmie. But it was huge and must have been a one ton job, we could load that sucker down with 2 or 3 full rolls of carpet, 8 or 10 rolls of pad and supplies, and the springs wouldn't even squat a bit. I drove it to job sites (we were doing new housing tract work) because all the installers hated doing 40 -45 MPH all the way there, on that ratty old uncomfortable seat (yeah, all the carpet wagons back then only had a driver seat so you stuff more supplies in), any other apprentices going to the job had to lay on top of the carpet rolls.
That would be a great "pickin'" machine for you, it would be a signature machine for the channel. just drive it as is. They are very capable. I used a 54 I ton for 18 years and drove it all over the state with a 235 4 speed. Thanks for sharing
Not sure when 270 came in but a very strong motor. 248 also possible anyway an old donor door lower part of skin could make a good patch for the window hole. Very classic truck nice!!!
I'd like to at least give the engine a try to see if it can be revived. I thought of welding a patch in, but there's just too much smooth metal there, I think it will be impossible to do without oil-canning the metal
@@mr.goodpliers6988 I have a 3\4 ton like that but I'd prefer a cargo truck. I would put it onto a early 90s GMC 4x4 frame , they have the front independent torsion bar system and are really smooth riding. Back in the day I built a project using a 1976 GMC and put it on a 1999 4x4 frame. I used all the wiring , ac , cruise windshield wiper system etc . Everything.
Very interesting panel truck. One because I'm talking to somebody about buying his. Too the fact that it came from Clinton Missouri and as you said the lack of rust it has on it. I thought there was a pretty good resale market on those inline sixes?
@@mr.goodpliers6988 up to $2,000 for a 6 cylinder inline? I'm going to be sick. You know how many of those I took out running and put them on the back of trailer take him to the scrap yard for recycling! I kept a few of them I'm talking about when I was 20 and younger. It was all about the small block then. Oh you're fine whether you sell them keep them just as long as you and darn fool like I was when I was younger and scrapped them.
@@CAROLDDISCOVER-1983 I actually liked those small GMC straight 6. They actually had a fair amount of power and were not that bad on fuel. Had about five of them and pretty sure two of them are still out on the farm. Back when I were about 17 I overhauled one that was an oil burner and it worked perfect. Sold it to a guy that wanted it for his car. Both of the motors that are still out on the farm are oil burners.
@@carmichaelmoritz8662 oil burners serve useful purposes. During mosquito seasons. I'm half serious. When I was younger I preferred the 327 Chevy 283 if I had to. Picture 1967 Chevy four-door Bel Air post 283 powerglide and we got a solid 25 miles to gallon with it on the highway! My dad was a big fan of 235 inline 6 as well as the other ones including the 292 inline 6. But he was doing good at 18 miles a gallon out of them with the three speed behind it in a 60 Chevy for example and it was a Bel Air as well. We have some buildings out in the farm we keep them at what we got left. He eventually went to smaller cars like Toyota's for commuting. One thing about a straight six if it's not broken you can get them unstuck. And I've gotten older I've grown and appreciation for the straight six. Apparently there's a pretty decent market for them. To think when I was 17 I throw them away take them to recycler they were complete and just fine. I like the 300 in line 6 Ford engines a 460 big block will do more and get about the same kind of mileage. But there is a certain feels like I'm home feeling when I hear one of those straight six running.
@@CAROLDDISCOVER-1983 mosquito season repellant 👍 🤣😂🤣. Two of the straight sixes I had made 40 plus miles to the gallon believe it or not. And both were in half tons three on the tree shift. I remember having a 307 high output that was actually really good on fuel as long as you drove it easy. I agree those 283 small blocks were really easy on fuel. Two of them plus a Flathead Chrysler 6 are in the back of my dad's old dodge truck with a Topper on it. The one 283 was actually good and the other was an oil burner. I'm willing to say the oil burner isn't seized. I so to speak kicked myself hundreds of times for letting certain stuff go to the scrap yard. I wish I could go back in time and set things straight lol
I have a 1969 Electra 225 four door hardtop. Has title. Parked 12 years ago with a bad head gasket. All stock, but coil springs were cut to lower it. Send me an email, mrgoodpliers1985@gmail.com
A buddy back in the early ‘70’s had the half ton version. Us long haired hippie types rode around smoking massive amounts of pot in it. Some greaser dubbed it “The kazeek wagon” Not sure what that meant, but it was certainly derogatory. Little did we know that we would be the inspiration for a Cheech and Chong routine a few years later, LOL
I'm in love with those gmc panel trucks lol. I hope I find one somewhere in Canada that's in good enough condition to be restored. Your truck is definitely restorable.
This one is spooky! The black, the 70s windows, to go to school in this, what an idea. So you think it is original paint? Would be great to find the original add underneath
Gauge set also had different color than Chevy. Also the GMC had its own engines that are not Chevy. 228 was the most common c.i.. They also made 248, 270, and 302 c.i. engines.
Exactly. the GMC engine is far superior to the ckevy six. that GMC engine is longer. has more main bearings. full pressure lubrication. forged aluminum Zollinger Pistons. I woulf fix the GMC engine.
nice truck, I'm bringing back to life my 53 gmc panel. Have had since I was 17 and drove it everywhere. 55 years later I hope to be driving her this summer.
Believe it or not I've been looking for a truck just like that. I have a 3\4 ton like that but I'd prefer a cargo truck. I would put it onto a early 90s GMC 4x4 frame , they have the front independent torsion bar system and are really smooth riding. Back in the day I built a project using a 1976 GMC and put it on a 1999 4x4 frame. I used all the wiring , ac , cruise windshield wiper system etc . Everything.
Hey Mortske, didn’t know you were a salesman! Good job! Just letting you know showing off a couple of your T’s down here in St Augustine FL this winter! You & Duff have a great Christmas & New Years. Look forward to your next video! Thanks !
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Glad to see more videos of the personal stash! Feel free to do more of these please.
I had the Chevrolet 1 ton version of this truck. Got in a selling mood about 25 years ago and let it go with a bunch of old trucks... haven't stopped kicking myself yet.
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I've been looking for a truck like that. I have a 3\4 ton like that but I'd prefer a cargo truck. I would put it onto a early 90s GMC 4x4 frame , they have the front independent torsion bar system and are really smooth riding. Back in the day I built a project using a 1976 GMC and put it on a 1999 4x4 frame. I used all the wiring , ac , cruise windshield wiper system etc . Everything.
That is awesome. I have a little side-dream of turning old rigs like this into modern camper "vans".
Cool find, man.
Would be a nice restoration of the panel truck. Thanks for sharing!
Love those old panels, wouldn’t be too hard to remove and repairs those windows. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍
So true Robert!
I'm retired from the flooring trade, and the very first shop I apprenticed at in 1968 still had one of these, although honestly I can't recall if it was a Chevy or a Jimmie. But it was huge and must have been a one ton job, we could load that sucker down with 2 or 3 full rolls of carpet, 8 or 10 rolls of pad and supplies, and the springs wouldn't even squat a bit. I drove it to job sites (we were doing new housing tract work) because all the installers hated doing 40 -45 MPH all the way there, on that ratty old uncomfortable seat (yeah, all the carpet wagons back then only had a driver seat so you stuff more supplies in), any other apprentices going to the job had to lay on top of the carpet rolls.
a story about on how you and Silas met and how your channels evolved would be interesting
Had one that had false bottom in it for hauling moonshine been in back of old sheriff's impound yard till 65
I had one 1951 GMC in the early 70's. It had a 265 straight 6 in it.
That would be a great "pickin'" machine for you, it would be a signature machine for the channel. just drive it as is. They are very capable. I used a 54 I ton for 18 years and drove it all over the state with a 235 4 speed. Thanks for sharing
Not sure when 270 came in but a very strong motor. 248 also possible anyway an old donor door lower part of skin could make a good patch for the window hole. Very classic truck nice!!!
I'd like to at least give the engine a try to see if it can be revived. I thought of welding a patch in, but there's just too much smooth metal there, I think it will be impossible to do without oil-canning the metal
@@mr.goodpliers6988 I have a 3\4 ton like that but I'd prefer a cargo truck. I would put it onto a early 90s GMC 4x4 frame , they have the front independent torsion bar system and are really smooth riding. Back in the day I built a project using a 1976 GMC and put it on a 1999 4x4 frame. I used all the wiring , ac , cruise windshield wiper system etc . Everything.
Great old truck. Mine was black also.
Grammas kitchen chairs !!!!
Nice truck
Very interesting panel truck. One because I'm talking to somebody about buying his. Too the fact that it came from Clinton Missouri and as you said the lack of rust it has on it. I thought there was a pretty good resale market on those inline sixes?
Yes they can bring up to $2000. I should have clarified, by not keeping them, I meant that I sell them rather than store them
@@mr.goodpliers6988 up to $2,000 for a 6 cylinder inline? I'm going to be sick. You know how many of those I took out running and put them on the back of trailer take him to the scrap yard for recycling! I kept a few of them I'm talking about when I was 20 and younger. It was all about the small block then. Oh you're fine whether you sell them keep them just as long as you and darn fool like I was when I was younger and scrapped them.
@@CAROLDDISCOVER-1983 I actually liked those small GMC straight 6. They actually had a fair amount of power and were not that bad on fuel. Had about five of them and pretty sure two of them are still out on the farm. Back when I were about 17 I overhauled one that was an oil burner and it worked perfect. Sold it to a guy that wanted it for his car. Both of the motors that are still out on the farm are oil burners.
@@carmichaelmoritz8662 oil burners serve useful purposes. During mosquito seasons. I'm half serious. When I was younger I preferred the 327 Chevy 283 if I had to. Picture 1967 Chevy four-door Bel Air post 283 powerglide and we got a solid 25 miles to gallon with it on the highway! My dad was a big fan of 235 inline 6 as well as the other ones including the 292 inline 6. But he was doing good at 18 miles a gallon out of them with the three speed behind it in a 60 Chevy for example and it was a Bel Air as well. We have some buildings out in the farm we keep them at what we got left. He eventually went to smaller cars like Toyota's for commuting. One thing about a straight six if it's not broken you can get them unstuck. And I've gotten older I've grown and appreciation for the straight six. Apparently there's a pretty decent market for them. To think when I was 17 I throw them away take them to recycler they were complete and just fine. I like the 300 in line 6 Ford engines a 460 big block will do more and get about the same kind of mileage. But there is a certain feels like I'm home feeling when I hear one of those straight six running.
@@CAROLDDISCOVER-1983 mosquito season repellant 👍 🤣😂🤣. Two of the straight sixes I had made 40 plus miles to the gallon believe it or not. And both were in half tons three on the tree shift. I remember having a 307 high output that was actually really good on fuel as long as you drove it easy. I agree those 283 small blocks were really easy on fuel. Two of them plus a Flathead Chrysler 6 are in the back of my dad's old dodge truck with a Topper on it. The one 283 was actually good and the other was an oil burner. I'm willing to say the oil burner isn't seized. I so to speak kicked myself hundreds of times for letting certain stuff go to the scrap yard. I wish I could go back in time and set things straight lol
happy christmas sir.
261 job master 👍
THAT ! is an excellent candidate for EV conversion.
Is the Buick, behind it, for sale?
Mr. Good pliers, I need some help. Looking for a 1969 Buick Electra. Would appreciate ANY help greatly appreciated
I have a 1969 Electra 225 four door hardtop. Has title. Parked 12 years ago with a bad head gasket. All stock, but coil springs were cut to lower it. Send me an email, mrgoodpliers1985@gmail.com
@@mr.goodpliers6988 Sent you an email a few days- ago brother. Whenever you get a breather give me a shout.
A buddy back in the early ‘70’s had the half ton version. Us long haired hippie types rode around smoking massive amounts of pot in it. Some greaser dubbed it “The kazeek wagon” Not sure what that meant, but it was certainly derogatory. Little did we know that we would be the inspiration for a Cheech and Chong routine a few years later, LOL
GMC used a different motor than Chevrolet at this time
Get to sanding it down,it isn't going to do it itself, you need to use some elbow grease!!
216 c.i.
Interested in selling??
V8 IT PLEASE
Thank God, fix it up Please 🐺🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
Nice 😎👍🏽 ooo-weee
can’t wait to see what you do with it
I'm in love with those gmc panel trucks lol. I hope I find one somewhere in Canada that's in good enough condition to be restored. Your truck is definitely restorable.
This has to be put back into daily use lol
Love the panel truck, nice video!! 👍👍
This one is spooky! The black, the 70s windows, to go to school in this, what an idea.
So you think it is original paint? Would be great to find the original add underneath
Gauge set also had different color than Chevy. Also the GMC had its own engines that are not Chevy. 228 was the most common c.i.. They also made 248, 270, and 302 c.i. engines.
Exactly. the GMC engine is far superior to the ckevy six. that GMC engine is longer. has more main bearings. full pressure lubrication. forged aluminum Zollinger Pistons. I woulf fix the GMC engine.
Very nice would very much love to see it running Thank you
Merry Christmas brother
Is the buick behind it for sale?
The Buick is a 50k mile survivor. I had it priced at $7500. There's a video of it on my personal channel
Looked back through your channel could not find it. Could you send the link. Thanks
nice truck, I'm bringing back to life my 53 gmc panel. Have had since I was 17 and drove it everywhere. 55 years later I hope to be driving her this summer.
What a cool rig to drive to school.... though at the time they may have took a ribbing for it. 😉
Believe it or not I've been looking for a truck just like that. I have a 3\4 ton like that but I'd prefer a cargo truck. I would put it onto a early 90s GMC 4x4 frame , they have the front independent torsion bar system and are really smooth riding. Back in the day I built a project using a 1976 GMC and put it on a 1999 4x4 frame. I used all the wiring , ac , cruise windshield wiper system etc . Everything.
It was also a one ton. Drove like a tank. The last place I had it was in Waxahachie Texas.
Be nice to see it built original again instead of the sos everyone does now with all modern with just a body on top
I agree with all the comments on this truck. Look forward to what you do with it
Tim that’s a very nice truck are you interested in selling it
If you dont know what do do to do it right , I am interested $
Excellent.
Thank you 👍
Growing up we had the wallpaper to match that upholstery
The "more is more" phase of interior design. A bygone era, replaced by the minimalism of today!
Hey Mortske, didn’t know you were a salesman! Good job! Just letting you know showing off a couple of your T’s down here in St Augustine FL this winter! You & Duff have a great Christmas & New Years. Look forward to your next video! Thanks
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great condition 🏁👍
I found my1967 2dr chevelle Stashed at Bernardston auto wrecking @neshpro6521 for video