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weasel29gm · 07-08-2002, 03:55 PM

Got back from a week in Texas, saw alot of our trucks. Seen at least a dz. of sharp show rides, saw one clean 69 dk green in Tenn. and a slammed red 71. Went down to Western Ky Parkway then down to Clarksville to 79 to Jackson then got on I-65 great drive. Once in Texas took 82W to Whitesboro where my b-i-law lives.I drove around and saw some sittin' everywhere.My other b-i-law in Granbury had a few sharp ones, one shop had two 70's for projects. The best thing I seen was a ranchhand fishin' at a pond with a blue 68 sittin' there,and a older lady drivin' a 69 pullin' a horse trailer. That makes a trip worthwhile. Two things I wish I had a camera and made the trip in mine!!!!!!! KY, TENN, ARK and TEX all the states have some of the best trucks I've seen , wish I could haved stayed and looked longer!!!!!!!!!

Longhorn Man · 07-08-2002, 04:41 PM

I know what your talking about. When I lived there in the Fort hood area, these things were a dime a dozen...and very little rust too.

chevyman 68 C/10 · 07-08-2002, 10:18 PM

We are very lucky having so many 67-72s but this is the truck capital. Every one owns a truck here ain't it great?

**ThreeQuarter** · 07-08-2002, 11:33 PM

SCOTI · 07-08-2002, 11:36 PM

Some of us even get to own more than just one!! Proud owner of 2.5 swb's currently.

crews · 07-09-2002, 12:41 AM

OK Scotti- I gotta ask...2.5 SWB? You only got half a truck somewhere? * Wait, I better check the garage to see if my 'half' is still where I left it.....*

TheMattMan · 07-09-2002, 09:54 AM

I think I see 3-5 trucks like ours a day driving around...Most of the time they are different trucks.......but thats texas for you.

SCOTI · 07-09-2002, 02:52 PM

Truck #2 is driven every day.
Truck #1 is in a couple of pieces(ok, more than a couple)in the garage undergoing the full frame-off treatment.
And .5 is the 67 gmc swb leaf frame/cab sitting on the trailer in the front driveway (pissing her off no doubt) to be used for parts/bartering.

07-08-2002, 10:18 PM	#3
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	We are very lucky having so many 67-72s but this is the truck capital. Every one owns a truck here ain't it great? __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck. Last edited by chevyman 68 C/10; 07-09-2002 at 07:01 PM.

07-08-2002, 11:33 PM	#4
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	__________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

07-08-2002, 11:36 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,924	Some of us even get to own more than just one!! Proud owner of 2.5 swb's currently. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-09-2002, 12:41 AM	#6
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	OK Scotti- I gotta ask...2.5 SWB? You only got half a truck somewhere? * Wait, I better check the garage to see if my 'half' is still where I left it.....* __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

07-09-2002, 02:52 PM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,924	Truck #2 is driven every day. Truck #1 is in a couple of pieces(ok, more than a couple)in the garage undergoing the full frame-off treatment. And .5 is the 67 gmc swb leaf frame/cab sitting on the trailer in the front driveway (pissing her off no doubt) to be used for parts/bartering. Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-08-2002, 03:55 PM	#1
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	Road Trip To Texas Got back from a week in Texas, saw alot of our trucks. Seen at least a dz. of sharp show rides, saw one clean 69 dk green in Tenn. and a slammed red 71. Went down to Western Ky Parkway then down to Clarksville to 79 to Jackson then got on I-65 great drive. Once in Texas took 82W to Whitesboro where my b-i-law lives.I drove around and saw some sittin' everywhere.My other b-i-law in Granbury had a few sharp ones, one shop had two 70's for projects. The best thing I seen was a ranchhand fishin' at a pond with a blue 68 sittin' there,and a older lady drivin' a 69 pullin' a horse trailer. That makes a trip worthwhile. Two things I wish I had a camera and made the trip in mine!!!!!!! KY, TENN, ARK and TEX all the states have some of the best trucks I've seen , wish I could haved stayed and looked longer!!!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

07-08-2002, 04:41 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I know what your talking about. When I lived there in the Fort hood area, these things were a dime a dozen...and very little rust too.

07-09-2002, 09:54 AM	#7
TheMattMan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lumberton, TX , USA Posts: 71	I think I see 3-5 trucks like ours a day driving around...Most of the time they are different trucks.......but thats texas for you.



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