Where is Shifty??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

killer71 · 01-14-2009, 05:26 PM

been a while since i heard anything out of him!!

**El Jay** · 01-14-2009, 05:39 PM

I think I may have seen his moniker on a post a couple of days ago.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-14-2009, 05:47 PM

Last I heard he was super busy with being a newlywed, job, etc...

Sillyoldman · 01-14-2009, 05:54 PM

Actually...prison. All along I knew he was Shifty!

72freak · 01-14-2009, 06:43 PM

I was wondering the same thing about a week ago

***Liz*** · 01-14-2009, 06:50 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=shifty

screwballl · 01-14-2009, 08:10 PM

I was wonder this too.... haven't seen him report in... good to hear he is doing well based on the other posts

killer71 · 01-14-2009, 09:43 PM

Thanks Liz!

shifty · 03-18-2019, 08:01 PM

8+ year hiatus ... resurfaced again for some fresh air!

Glad to see the forum is still around and a good resource. Thanks for all the kind thoughts and concern for those of you still around. I hear we lost El Jay at least, not sure who else

Can't blink, folks. Life is an ever-thinning thread!

**Stocker** · 03-18-2019, 11:37 PM

Long time no see, Shifty! Yeah, sad to say ElJay went on to greener pastures. Several others we used to hear from a lot have gone awol. Good to see you're still around, stop in again before another 8 years!

**LockDoc** · 03-19-2019, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

8+ year hiatus ... resurfaced again for some fresh air!

Glad to see the forum is still around and a good resource. Thanks for all the kind thoughts and concern for those of you still around. I hear we lost El Jay at least, not sure who else

Can't blink, folks. Life is an ever-thinning thread!

There are a few of us "old folks" still around. Good to see you back on the board.

LockDoc

**special-K** · 03-19-2019, 07:28 AM

I say you post in one of the year ranges somewhere last week and wondered if you had been posting there and I wasn't. Welcome back.

**Palf70Step** · 03-19-2019, 10:05 AM

Good to see ya pop back in. Try to make it more frequently.

**GOPAPA** · 03-19-2019, 10:39 AM

I remember you shifty ,, back from the ol days ..good to hear from you,, I understand that some times one of us from the forum come up missing for awhile and the reasons may be from a lot of thngs . and un-avoidable.. good to know you are still around..

***Liz*** · 03-19-2019, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

8+ year hiatus ... resurfaced again for some fresh air!

Glad to see the forum is still around and a good resource. Thanks for all the kind thoughts and concern for those of you still around. I hear we lost El Jay at least, not sure who else

Can't blink, folks. Life is an ever-thinning thread!

Its good to see you ! I lost your number in a tragic phone death

and have missed our yearly "hey you still breathing" texts. Hope all is well.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-19-2019, 11:57 AM

Glad to see your back! And in a 98 Sierra as well (I did some snooping). My uncle drove the 1998 Silverado version for many years, ext cab, exact same color combo, same interior combo and color, 2wd... Great road trip truck.

cypressbog · 03-19-2019, 02:01 PM

Hey! A blast from the past! Welcome back!

shifty · 03-19-2019, 06:49 PM

Thanks for the warm sentiments y'all!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liz

Its good to see you ! I lost your number in a tragic phone death

and have missed our yearly "hey you still breathing" texts. Hope all is well.

I'll PM you with my number again - I am and have been available for roadside help (is the forum still doing that?) despite being away.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Glad to see your back! And in a 98 Sierra as well (I did some snooping). My uncle drove the 1998 Silverado version for many years, ext cab, exact same color combo, same interior combo and color, 2wd... Great road trip truck.

I love mine! Loaded SLT w/less than 90k mi + unwrecked and no cancer, but...

I talked price down a good 20% because PO let it leak water for weeks or months from all across top of windshield, 3rd brake light, a cracked body seam above driver's door corner, and the infamous cowl leaks this gen suffers from (still haven't found that one - not the typical bolt or seal over airbox nor the antenna grommit) so interior was totally shot and rotten. Fixed all leaks except cowl (beating my face on desk trying to figure it out) including replacing windshield, grand total under $150. But truck was really a mildew-fest when I picked it up although that single point helped me nego almost 20% off the ask price.

It's got a long list of issues to work through, been hacking away since last spring, in no short order of fixes/needing fixed:

Oil sender is busted and jumps like a tweaker
A/C leak I couldn't find w/dye (maybe evap or condenser?)
Driver door handle cracked (I have two all-steel replacements)
Steering box has a huge void near top/center that's driving me nuts making already loose steering aggravating
Brakes mushy (as usual, needs a proper flush and bleed)
All seats are torn so I'm hunting a new tan rear leather seat and front covers or good seats (rear passenger bracket rusted so bad it broke)
Passenger seat riser feet are rusted up
Headliner was torn, visors warped/stained, overhead console missing doors (redid all of it)
Dash cracked to bits, 12" square hole above radio, needs total replacement
Seat belts mildewed hardcore, beyond easy cleaning, probably need to salvage some
Missing an "oh sh*t! bar" above passenger seat window
Carpet is disgusting even after 3 full-on seats-out cleanings
Fixed some dents and scratches only a few hundred more to go (could use new paint, clear peeling all over)
Center console cracked and beaten to hell (I replaced with nicer one)
Speakers blown (added new bluetooth/hands-free unit, replaced all speakers)
Headlights fogged badly (need to install replacements I bought)
Turn signal unit ... hazards rarely work, pressing brakes locks up hazards
Hood release busted (I replaced)
Lots of interior plastics busted (I replaced)
Door hinge pins are in tough shape (need to replace)
Replaced fender trim, was banged all up
Range on remote suuuuucks

01-14-2009, 05:26 PM	#1
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Where is Shifty??? been a while since i heard anything out of him!! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

01-14-2009, 05:39 PM	#2
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Where is Shifty??? I think I may have seen his moniker on a post a couple of days ago. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

01-14-2009, 05:47 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Where is Shifty??? Last I heard he was super busy with being a newlywed, job, etc... __________________ 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!

01-14-2009, 05:54 PM	#4
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Where is Shifty??? Actually...prison. All along I knew he was Shifty! __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

01-14-2009, 06:43 PM	#5
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Where is Shifty??? I was wondering the same thing about a week ago __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

01-14-2009, 06:50 PM	#6
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,726	Re: Where is Shifty??? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=shifty

01-14-2009, 08:10 PM	#7
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,755	Re: Where is Shifty??? I was wonder this too.... haven't seen him report in... good to hear he is doing well based on the other posts __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

01-14-2009, 09:43 PM	#8
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Where is Shifty??? Thanks Liz! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

03-18-2019, 08:01 PM	#9
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Where is Shifty??? 8+ year hiatus ... resurfaced again for some fresh air! Glad to see the forum is still around and a good resource. Thanks for all the kind thoughts and concern for those of you still around. I hear we lost El Jay at least, not sure who else Can't blink, folks. Life is an ever-thinning thread! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-18-2019, 11:37 PM	#10
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,495	Re: Where is Shifty??? Long time no see, Shifty! Yeah, sad to say ElJay went on to greener pastures. Several others we used to hear from a lot have gone awol. Good to see you're still around, stop in again before another 8 years! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

03-19-2019, 07:28 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Where is Shifty??? I say you post in one of the year ranges somewhere last week and wondered if you had been posting there and I wasn't. Welcome back. __________________ "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 ~

03-19-2019, 10:05 AM	#13
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,607	Re: Where is Shifty??? Good to see ya pop back in. Try to make it more frequently. __________________ 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!

03-19-2019, 10:39 AM	#14
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,338	Re: Where is Shifty??? I remember you shifty ,, back from the ol days ..good to hear from you,, I understand that some times one of us from the forum come up missing for awhile and the reasons may be from a lot of thngs . and un-avoidable.. good to know you are still around.. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

03-19-2019, 11:57 AM	#16
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Where is Shifty??? Glad to see your back! And in a 98 Sierra as well (I did some snooping). My uncle drove the 1998 Silverado version for many years, ext cab, exact same color combo, same interior combo and color, 2wd... Great road trip truck. __________________ 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!

03-19-2019, 02:01 PM	#17
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Where is Shifty??? Hey! A blast from the past! Welcome back!



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