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Mudder · 10-05-2018, 11:52 AM

I don't see a lot that I know or remember then again 10 years is a long time. When I got here there wasn't a forum per say. A few pics and a message board.
There was no Facebook, My space, now there is all that crap to go up against. Hope that I can share my knowledge with others and maybe I can get some more. I did not sell my truck, it hasn't really changed much (383 stroker) different tires but still looks ok. Tomorrow I am planning on getting it out, washing and going to a cruise in to benefit an old friend. She is getting out for the first time in 10 years. End of rant.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-05-2018, 12:49 PM

Your gorgeous stepside 4x4 hasn't been out in 10 years? (Welcome Back!)

Wow.

My truck has been through some changes.

You probably remember it like this:

12 years outside in the carolina sun has ruined the paint, so I made a few changes...

Would love to see some new pics of yours!

Mudder · 10-05-2018, 02:24 PM

It was just like that but black when I got it in 1986. Paid 1500 for it. 373's with a posi.

**LockDoc** · 10-05-2018, 04:53 PM

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Hey Mudder, I'm still here and still building trucks. I keep telling my wife that I'm getting to old for this stuff. She just smiles and says YEAH, RIGHT...

Good to see you posting again & the truck coming back out.

LockDoc

Mudder · 10-05-2018, 05:22 PM

I bought a 68 cab that is sooooo nice about 5 years ago and have never done nothing with it. I would like to get something going. A 3/4 4x4 short fleet sounds really good. I got the cab from fine69 and he ended up with my cowl hood. I liked the original any ways.

**Palf70Step** · 10-05-2018, 07:20 PM

Glad to have you back Mudder.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-05-2018, 09:27 PM

I saw you posted a recent pic in the 4x4 section, man she still looks really good!

**Palf70Step** · 10-05-2018, 09:56 PM

Mudder · 10-05-2018, 09:57 PM

Thanks!!!! It feels good to be back. I have really missed spending time with the truck. I started an Album.

Mudder · 10-07-2018, 07:34 AM

Got the truck all ready to go yesterday. Looked really nice and hour later a cold front when by and it rained the rest of the day. Went to parts store and got stuff to finish some electrical projects I started 10 years ago.

**special-K** · 10-07-2018, 10:56 PM

Welcome back, Mudder. Looking at that picture shows me you were trained well in fire fighting.

10 years... really??? I hadn't seen any posts from you but didn't realize that much time had passed since.

Dean · 10-09-2018, 12:31 PM

Looking great! Mine have not been out much either...............

cypressbog · 10-09-2018, 01:45 PM

I've often wondered where you went. 10 years and some of us yahoo's are still here acting a fool!

**special-K** · 10-12-2018, 05:15 AM

The picture reminds me of a song, Get up to get down get funky. That's what you did. Washed her up to get funky

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...4RL3CgEJXhb0Go

Just messing with you. That's what we do here with all the newbies

I guess this song would be more proper, though:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...gRiQRQ0h6beWga

***Liz*** · 10-12-2018, 08:28 AM

Ready to step back into the staff? Kinda need ya lol

Mudder · 10-13-2018, 07:48 AM

Give me a few days...…………. months. I am forgetting how to do things here. I also have about 2 or 3 months of fire to finish up with.

***Liz*** · 10-13-2018, 09:03 PM

Let us know when you are ready

68C15 · 10-14-2018, 07:16 PM

My old truck (Lefty) sat for 9 years. Last summer my nephew bought it and he's loving it. Getting it back on the road wasn't hard. Too bad he took off the 275/50-15 BFG's and went with some no-name 235/75-15's. Before I handed it over I used it to haul everything for a 14x9 deck, in one trip. God, I want that truck back!

***Liz*** · 10-15-2018, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 68C15

My old truck (Lefty) sat for 9 years. Last summer my nephew bought it and he's loving it. Getting it back on the road wasn't hard. Too bad he took off the 275/50-15 BFG's and went with some no-name 235/75-15's. Before I handed it over I used it to haul everything for a 14x9 deck, in one trip. God, I want that truck back!

Im surprised you sold it. Not judging just a woah moment lol

67ChevyRedneck · 10-16-2018, 01:03 PM

Don't feel too bad, My dad's firebird was brought to my house in 2010. I managed to strip it down and buy a lot of nice parts for it. Realized I won't have the time I would need to devote to a total resto for another 20 years, so I bought a completely rust free original 68 firebird.

My dad want's to try to tackle it again, so he's picking it up in November. The last time it ran and I went for a ride in it was 1989, I was 8. Still remember it. Driving the 68 was the first time I'd ever actually driven a first gen.

10-05-2018, 11:52 AM	#1
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	Feeling like a newbie again. I don't see a lot that I know or remember then again 10 years is a long time. When I got here there wasn't a forum per say. A few pics and a message board. There was no Facebook, My space, now there is all that crap to go up against. Hope that I can share my knowledge with others and maybe I can get some more. I did not sell my truck, it hasn't really changed much (383 stroker) different tires but still looks ok. Tomorrow I am planning on getting it out, washing and going to a cruise in to benefit an old friend. She is getting out for the first time in 10 years. End of rant.

10-05-2018, 12:49 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Feeling like a newbie again. Your gorgeous stepside 4x4 hasn't been out in 10 years? (Welcome Back!) Wow. My truck has been through some changes. You probably remember it like this: 12 years outside in the carolina sun has ruined the paint, so I made a few changes... Would love to see some new pics of yours! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-05-2018, 02:24 PM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	Re: Feeling like a newbie again. It was just like that but black when I got it in 1986. Paid 1500 for it. 373's with a posi.

10-05-2018, 04:53 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,330	Re: Feeling like a newbie again. - Hey Mudder, I'm still here and still building trucks. I keep telling my wife that I'm getting to old for this stuff. She just smiles and says YEAH, RIGHT... Good to see you posting again & the truck coming back out. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-05-2018, 05:22 PM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	Re: Feeling like a newbie again. I bought a 68 cab that is sooooo nice about 5 years ago and have never done nothing with it. I would like to get something going. A 3/4 4x4 short fleet sounds really good. I got the cab from fine69 and he ended up with my cowl hood. I liked the original any ways.

10-05-2018, 07:20 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,640	Re: Feeling like a newbie again. Glad to have you back Mudder. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-05-2018, 09:27 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Feeling like a newbie again. I saw you posted a recent pic in the 4x4 section, man she still looks really good! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-05-2018, 09:56 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,640	Re: Feeling like a newbie again. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-05-2018, 09:57 PM	#9
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	Re: Feeling like a newbie again. Thanks!!!! It feels good to be back. I have really missed spending time with the truck. I started an Album.

10-07-2018, 07:34 AM	#10
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	Re: Feeling like a newbie again. Got the truck all ready to go yesterday. Looked really nice and hour later a cold front when by and it rained the rest of the day. Went to parts store and got stuff to finish some electrical projects I started 10 years ago.

10-07-2018, 10:56 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Feeling like a newbie again. Welcome back, Mudder. Looking at that picture shows me you were trained well in fire fighting. 10 years... really??? I hadn't seen any posts from you but didn't realize that much time had passed since. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-09-2018, 12:31 PM	#12
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Re: Feeling like a newbie again. Looking great! Mine have not been out much either...............

10-09-2018, 01:45 PM	#13
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Feeling like a newbie again. I've often wondered where you went. 10 years and some of us yahoo's are still here acting a fool!

10-12-2018, 05:15 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Feeling like a newbie again. The picture reminds me of a song, Get up to get down get funky. That's what you did. Washed her up to get funky https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...4RL3CgEJXhb0Go Just messing with you. That's what we do here with all the newbies I guess this song would be more proper, though: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...gRiQRQ0h6beWga __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-12-2018, 08:28 AM	#15
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,727	Re: Feeling like a newbie again. Ready to step back into the staff? Kinda need ya lol



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10-13-2018, 07:48 AM	#16
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	Re: Feeling like a newbie again. Give me a few days...…………. months. I am forgetting how to do things here. I also have about 2 or 3 months of fire to finish up with.

10-13-2018, 09:03 PM	#17
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,727	Re: Feeling like a newbie again. Let us know when you are ready

10-14-2018, 07:16 PM	#18
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Feeling like a newbie again. My old truck (Lefty) sat for 9 years. Last summer my nephew bought it and he's loving it. Getting it back on the road wasn't hard. Too bad he took off the 275/50-15 BFG's and went with some no-name 235/75-15's. Before I handed it over I used it to haul everything for a 14x9 deck, in one trip. God, I want that truck back! __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

10-16-2018, 01:03 PM	#20
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Feeling like a newbie again. Don't feel too bad, My dad's firebird was brought to my house in 2010. I managed to strip it down and buy a lot of nice parts for it. Realized I won't have the time I would need to devote to a total resto for another 20 years, so I bought a completely rust free original 68 firebird. My dad want's to try to tackle it again, so he's picking it up in November. The last time it ran and I went for a ride in it was 1989, I was 8. Still remember it. Driving the 68 was the first time I'd ever actually driven a first gen. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

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