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IvelDesigns · 11-14-2008, 02:24 AM

nice find leon. sounds like a fair price where it's at. I'm curious what kind of a deal you end up with.

72BlckButy · 11-14-2008, 09:34 AM

I think that as soon as you got the shop completed you felt empty nest syndrome...

Can't wait to see what you turn out with your next project.

**LockDoc** · 11-15-2008, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by IvelDesigns

nice find leon. sounds like a fair price where it's at. I'm curious what kind of a deal you end up with.

If I don't hear from the guy by noon tomorrow I am going to call him.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 11-15-2008, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

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Can't wait to see what you turn out with your next project.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=314042

LockDoc

*chevy29267truck* · 11-15-2008, 02:14 AM

Man thats a very sweet looking truck with the camper in the bed and the tool box in the bed

72BlckButy · 11-15-2008, 10:48 PM

Well, looks like you picked up a nice looking project to help pass the cold months ahead.

Any word on this truck?

**LockDoc** · 11-15-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Well, looks like you picked up a nice looking project to help pass the cold months ahead.

Any word on this truck?

I'm going over there tomorrow afternoon... Stay tuned...

LockDoc

72BlckButy · 11-15-2008, 11:47 PM

Sounds like we need to have a "barn raising" meet at your place.... you're going to need the extra room.

**LockDoc** · 11-16-2008, 06:19 PM

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Well, I bought this truck today. I had offered him $3000 if he could get it running. It wouldn't start the first time I went to look at it. (the guy is a mechanic for the Des Moines Metro Transit System) When I got to his house this afternoon he was trying to get it started but wasn't having any luck. I said I didn't think I wanted it if it wouldn't run and asked him if he would sell the tailgate separate. He said he wanted to keep the tailgate with the truck but if I wanted to take the truck as is he would sell it to me for $2500, so I went ahead and bought it….

LockDoc

**Hart_Rod** · 11-16-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Well, I bought this truck today. I had offered him $3000 if he could get it running. It wouldn't start the first time I went to look at it. (the guy is a mechanic for the Des Moines Metro Transit System) When I got to his house this afternoon he was trying to get it started but wasn't having any luck. I said I didn't think I wanted it if it wouldn't run and asked him if he would sell the tailgate separate. He said he wanted to keep the tailgate with the truck but if I wanted to take the truck as is he would sell it to me for $2500, so I went ahead and bought it….

LockDoc

If you get it running, I'll fly in, give you your money back and drive it home......

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R/

**LockDoc** · 11-16-2008, 06:58 PM

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I don't know what is going to happen with it yet... I have to get it home first.

LockDoc

MotorSeven · 11-16-2008, 06:59 PM

bidding war? 3k & you can keep the tailgate..........

RD

Seriously, if i coud find one like that w/camper i would sell my 20' Airstream in a heartbeat.............

**LockDoc** · 11-16-2008, 07:35 PM

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Here is a couple of pics from inside the camper.

LockDoc

MotorSeven · 11-16-2008, 07:45 PM

Wow...........very nice!

Bob 68327 · 11-16-2008, 08:32 PM

Congrats on you 2 new trucks !!! Very Nice !!

Bob

**Hart_Rod** · 11-16-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MotorSeven

bidding war? 3k & you can keep the tailgate..........

RD

Seriously, if i coud find one like that w/camper i would sell my 20' Airstream in a heartbeat.............

How about pictues of the Airstream? I've been lookinng for one that size for a long time......

MotorSeven · 11-16-2008, 08:56 PM

Rob,
I'll send some tomorrow. Actually i pm'd Leon & asked him if he'd be interested in a trade, so i have to send him sme pic's also. It'a a '73 '20 foot Airstream Argosy. Singel axle, sleeps 3 adults or 2 addys & 2 kids. The roof a/c is only a few years old & i did a partial re-furb on the interior after we bought it in 2006. New, vinyl tile, microwave, porcelin head, all new pex plumbing, new 12v deep cycle battery. It needs a strip & paint, & a new torsion axle since this is the original & it's lost most of it's cusion(still towable). A new axle complete w/brakes is $800.

Go here: http://www.airforums.com/forums/f227/ & look up my posts (MotorSeven) & there should be some pic's & info.

RD

72BlckButy · 11-17-2008, 03:26 PM

Nice score Leon! Keep me posted with what you decide to do with the truck.

You had a very productive weekend.

Jtrux · 11-17-2008, 04:34 PM

You get it home yet??

OrangeCrush1970 · 11-17-2008, 04:42 PM

That's a neat truck Leon. Thanks for posting the SPID...I could never figure out when my truck color was called out as (544 White & Light Red) when it is orange! Now that I see your's is the same I understand that this is what this (orange) was called...Light Red. Looks like I need to change my handle to LightRedCrush1970!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-17-2008, 04:46 PM

Wow what a neat find...

**LockDoc** · 11-17-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Nice score Leon! Keep me posted with what you decide to do with the truck.

Will Do Nate...

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

You had a very productive weekend.

You don't know the half of it... (but I can't post the other half right now)...

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 11-17-2008, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

You get it home yet??

No I haven't. The guy has to have his mother sign the title as seller because it's still in her and his dads name. He also had to pick up the camper jacks from her... Hopefully in the next coupe of days.

LockDoc

72BlckButy · 11-17-2008, 11:02 PM

Uh-oh... now I'm curious!

I might have to make a trip for work up north in the next week or so, might have to make it an hour longer.

**LockDoc** · 11-17-2008, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeCrush1970

That's a neat truck Leon. Thanks for posting the SPID...I could never figure out when my truck color was called out as (544 White & Light Red) when it is orange! Now that I see your's is the same I understand that this is what this (orange) was called...Light Red. Looks like I need to change my handle to LightRedCrush1970!

Now to me it looks more Red than Orange, but I've never owned anything Orange to compare it to.

LockDoc

11-14-2008, 02:24 AM	#26
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa nice find leon. sounds like a fair price where it's at. I'm curious what kind of a deal you end up with. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

11-14-2008, 09:34 AM	#27
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa I think that as soon as you got the shop completed you felt empty nest syndrome... Can't wait to see what you turn out with your next project. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-15-2008, 02:14 AM	#30
chevy29267truck Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alva Florida Posts: 668	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa Man thats a very sweet looking truck with the camper in the bed and the tool box in the bed

11-15-2008, 10:48 PM	#31
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa Well, looks like you picked up a nice looking project to help pass the cold months ahead. Any word on this truck? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-15-2008, 11:47 PM	#33
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa Sounds like we need to have a "barn raising" meet at your place.... you're going to need the extra room. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-16-2008, 06:19 PM	#34
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,333	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa - Well, I bought this truck today. I had offered him $3000 if he could get it running. It wouldn't start the first time I went to look at it. (the guy is a mechanic for the Des Moines Metro Transit System) When I got to his house this afternoon he was trying to get it started but wasn't having any luck. I said I didn't think I wanted it if it wouldn't run and asked him if he would sell the tailgate separate. He said he wanted to keep the tailgate with the truck but if I wanted to take the truck as is he would sell it to me for $2500, so I went ahead and bought it…. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-16-2008, 06:58 PM	#36
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,333	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa - I don't know what is going to happen with it yet... I have to get it home first. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 11-16-2008 at 06:59 PM.

11-16-2008, 06:59 PM	#37
MotorSeven Restoration Desperation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 373	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa bidding war? 3k & you can keep the tailgate.......... RD Seriously, if i coud find one like that w/camper i would sell my 20' Airstream in a heartbeat............. Last edited by MotorSeven; 11-16-2008 at 07:01 PM.

11-16-2008, 07:35 PM	#38
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,333	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa - Here is a couple of pics from inside the camper. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-16-2008, 07:45 PM	#39
MotorSeven Restoration Desperation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 373	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa Wow...........very nice!

11-16-2008, 08:32 PM	#40
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa Congrats on you 2 new trucks !!! Very Nice !! Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

11-16-2008, 08:56 PM	#42
MotorSeven Restoration Desperation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 373	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa Rob, I'll send some tomorrow. Actually i pm'd Leon & asked him if he'd be interested in a trade, so i have to send him sme pic's also. It'a a '73 '20 foot Airstream Argosy. Singel axle, sleeps 3 adults or 2 addys & 2 kids. The roof a/c is only a few years old & i did a partial re-furb on the interior after we bought it in 2006. New, vinyl tile, microwave, porcelin head, all new pex plumbing, new 12v deep cycle battery. It needs a strip & paint, & a new torsion axle since this is the original & it's lost most of it's cusion(still towable). A new axle complete w/brakes is $800. Go here: http://www.airforums.com/forums/f227/ & look up my posts (MotorSeven) & there should be some pic's & info. RD

11-17-2008, 03:26 PM	#43
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa Nice score Leon! Keep me posted with what you decide to do with the truck. You had a very productive weekend. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-17-2008, 04:34 PM	#44
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa You get it home yet?? __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

11-17-2008, 04:42 PM	#45
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa That's a neat truck Leon. Thanks for posting the SPID...I could never figure out when my truck color was called out as (544 White & Light Red) when it is orange! Now that I see your's is the same I understand that this is what this (orange) was called...Light Red. Looks like I need to change my handle to LightRedCrush1970! __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun Last edited by OrangeCrush1970; 11-17-2008 at 04:43 PM.



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11-17-2008, 11:02 PM	#49
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I found a really nice truck for Iowa Uh-oh... now I'm curious! I might have to make a trip for work up north in the next week or so, might have to make it an hour longer. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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