Vehicle Description
1969 Chevy C20 long bed (8ft) fleetside truck, running (reliable)
and driving smooth. This is a northwestern truck, originally form
California, but spent most of its life in Oregon/Washington. Many
of things I've done with my own hands to get this truck up and
running. We'll start off with cons, then move to pros. Cons: 2
holes in the floor board (no surprises there, it's from up north);
ONE chrome heater know fell off while driving, It fell out the
floor ultimately; The steering wheel is so original, it has been
deteriorating in my hands as I drive, It's still there and fine
though; It could use Poppy's Patina treatment.... or a whole new
paint job; Truck is an original non-AC truck (originally built in
Fremont, California); Signature power steering box is leaking
slowly but surely; Mufflers have seen better days!!!! Pros:
Reliable, reliable, reliable. Bought this truck up in Portland,
Oregon and drove it back after getting her running. EVERYTHING
WORKS! All the lights (including side markers), heater, windshield
wipers, and BRAKES! I regularly maintain and tune the 350 using a
vacuum gauge and a timing light (12� BTDC & 19 In. HG @ 750rpm
idle) She purs like a lion and runs like a bat outta hell. This is
a list of things I've done to get her where she is now: • Fresh
rebuilt Rochester Quadrajet (with primary and secondary shaft
bushings installed • New gas tank and sending unit (yes, gas gauge
works perfectly), cleaned out hard lines • Exhaust manifold gaskets
along with replacement passenger side ram horn exhaust manifold (
old one split in half, yes I still have it!!) • Rocker arms
adjusted and preload set (March 2023) • Stainless steel rear brake
hard lines with new brake shoes and wheel cylinders, along with new
brake master cylinder (January/Feb 2022) • Sanded down by hand to
return it to its original coloring (was all gray) • Alternator &
P.S. belts replaced • New heater core and hoses, seals, and
defroster tube for drivers
