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09-19-2006, 02:03 AM
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67-72 parts finder
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: southeast mo
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Re: Your not gonna believe I found it!
yeah i agree i like the way this story ends too, too bad i couldn't find my dads old 69, thats the reason why i am building this one in memory of my father, he passed in 2002 he sold his 69 swb right after i was born because of its gas drinking problem, i always said i was gonna fix up one just like it, my screename on here is the name of his old truck LIL PUP was painted on the front of the hood i believe it was
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  1969 chevy shortstep 2wd (under construction)1981 chevy scottsdale lwb 2wd (parts chaser) 2004 pontiac gto (daily driver) 2004 pontiac grand prix gt (the ol ladys car) 1985 chevy short wide 1970 chevy c10 lwb (another parts rig) 1969 gmc lwb (rainy day project) 1968 chevy lwb c10 250 I6 3 spd (soon to be swb) |
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09-19-2006, 03:13 AM
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KEEP ON TRUCKIN'
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Sterling, Va.
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Re: Your not gonna believe I found it!
Congrats. Great story and do it up right.
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JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Projecthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER" 
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09-19-2006, 03:18 AM
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Wrenchin & Sandin!!!
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Joliet, IL.
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Re: Your not gonna believe I found it!
Very Cool Story!
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Randy Shorewood, IL. My Favorite eBay Searches My Driver Restore Thread 1971 C10 Longbed 2005 Silverado Shortbed 2005 FXDWG |
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09-19-2006, 06:39 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Central Vermont
Posts: 8,538
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Re: Your not gonna believe I found it!
Just plain cool, congrats!
Enjoy the ride. |
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09-19-2006, 08:14 AM
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What's that funky smell?
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 610
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Re: Your not gonna believe I found it!
Cool!
I have my grandpa's 68. It is a rusty old beater, but I laugh my butt off every time I take it out for a spin. And welcome from Austin
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Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page |
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09-19-2006, 09:16 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: BREVARD NC
Posts: 156
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Re: Your not gonna believe I found it!
WELCOME TO THE BOARD,GREAT STORY,ENJOY EVERY DAY YOU WORK ON IT
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NAMASTE B&E 1971 LONGHORN C-30 1969 LONGHORN C-20 1968 DUALLY 1970 STEP SIDE PROJECT 1972 CST C-20 1980 M-80 MALIBU FOR SALE 1974 NOVA FOR SALE:
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09-19-2006, 09:58 AM
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Hot Rods For Life
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Waxahachie, TX
Posts: 3,305
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Re: Your not gonna believe I found it!
Awesome. I wish I have my Grandfathers truck.
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09-19-2006, 10:24 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 257
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Re: Your not gonna believe I found it!
Way to go..........................
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God loved me so much he gave me John 3:16 Buy American and bring our jobs back home. Trust what you believe in and believe in what you trust. Don't blame the gun, Blame the person who made you use it!  _____________________________________________ 1970 swb 2002 Harley Davidson Road King Classic 2004 Dodge 4x4 |
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09-19-2006, 03:21 PM
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-Chris
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Moyock, NC
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Re: Your not gonna believe I found it!
Congrats on that, great story. WE all know you'll put everything you have into it for you and your grandfather. Now get us some pics!
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1970 Chevy C-10 P/U, Shortbed, Fleetside - 5/7 drop, 496, TH400, 12 bolt. BUILD THREAD - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404481 2012 F250 Super Duty P/U - intake, exhaust, tuner, 4" lift with 35's 2017 Chevy Suburban (Wifes Car) - Fully Loaded & Stock "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985 |
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09-19-2006, 05:50 PM
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Post Whore
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
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Re: Your not gonna believe I found it!
Congrats, that is too cool.
Oh, welcome to the board also.
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09-24-2006, 07:30 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Magnolia,Texas
Posts: 30
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Re: PICS!!
Thanks for all the replies..
Click the linky for pics. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2465239 I have already bought a crate 350 (4 bolt) and 700 trans (new) New driveshaft and front discs are already on the way! Yes, I know this is gonna cost a fortune, but this will be my daily driver...and I can't afford to break down everytime I drive. This board rules 
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09-24-2006, 07:38 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Fort Worth Tx
Posts: 77
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Re: Your not gonna believe I found it!
super cool cant wait too see pics, I just finished a project with my dad it's the 65 he had when I was 6. check it out under "Old Red"
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09-24-2006, 07:41 PM
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The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
Posts: 30,470
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Re: Your not gonna believe I found it!
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09-24-2006, 08:20 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 605
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Re: Your not gonna believe I found it!
Great find! Just proves to show ya it never hurts to call and ask!
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2008 Ford FX2 Screw 1971 C10 project in shop now! 2004 Pontiac Grandam (wifes) 2000 Cavalier z24 (gas saver) |
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