The end of an era........ - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tcb-1 · 09-06-2010, 02:15 PM

you know, things change for the better sometimes. my wife and I are expecting my second son next month and my 4 year old is an avid motorhead already. my family is getting bigger and I enjoy spending as much time with them as I possibly can. my family is my world.

a few months ago, I started thinking about selling my '69 to purchase a vehicle that the whole family could tag along to shows. things jumped from thinking about selling, to actually printing a for sale sign, to attending Goodguys, to signing over the title to another owner.

an so, it is. on Saturday I sold the '69 to a very nice guy from Minnesota. I have sold more cars, trucks, and motorcycles through the years than I can count, but this one actually hurt a bit. I know it's heading to a great home, I was able to turn a bit of a profit on the sale, I know I now have the moolah to buy a nice burb, K5, or wagon (GM OF COURSE!!), but I will sincerely miss the truck. I sacrificed skin, blood, sweat, and health on her, but in the final analysis, I'm sad, but happy. hard to explain.......

regardless, I am not leaving the board. this place has become the first website I visit when I crack open the laptop. you guys are more family than names and avatars on a webpage. you all are caring and truly good folks. I may be out of the truck scene for a while, but it won't dissipate my fondness for these great, dependable old GM truck.

I will be contacting the new owner to ask him to become a member on the forum. he's a good guy and I believe he'll enjoy the ol' girl as much as I did....

this picture is still on my office. Ben, we'll get something that mom and Jackson can ride in. we have shows to attend and roadtrips to make.......

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-06-2010, 02:20 PM

Doug congrats on the sale Im sure it was hard but I almost did the same thing with my truck but I ended up getting a blazer after we thought we were having twins unfortunaley they never showed,and therefor we only have one child but the blazers sure make great family haulers. Congrats and keep us posted and what ya get to replace tcb..

ChevLoRay · 09-06-2010, 02:26 PM

Life goes on....and on....and on. I know how you feel. I've sold vehicles for reasons that now make little/no sense. But, when you have a family, a mans' gotta do whatta mans' gotta do.

Sinister · 09-06-2010, 02:33 PM

Wow Doug, didn't see this coming. Congrats on the sale. Now you'll just have to work your magic on something new.

**yote1234** · 09-06-2010, 03:00 PM

great words.... good luck with your next build... burb?

**71blksuper4x4** · 09-06-2010, 03:20 PM

Congrats on the sale Doug. I am glad to hear you aren't leaving us for good. If it would make you feel any better. I could bring some parts up from time to time for ya to rejunvenate, unless your brother beats me to it.

Good luck with the future project bud. Trevor

67chevy1series · 09-06-2010, 03:25 PM

look what you did you got my smillies crying

no but sorry to hear about it

Zoomin · 09-06-2010, 03:36 PM

Doug, before you know it, you're going to be showing those young'uns how to turn a wrench. There is life on the other side - I finally got my youngest graduated from college last year, and I'm taking up where I left off.

Congrats on your burgeoning family!

firedog · 09-06-2010, 03:38 PM

Look to the briteside with all the knowledge you gained from this build you get to put into the next one
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1LoC10 · 09-06-2010, 03:43 PM

Congrats on the family..... now lets see the dropmember 69 Burban project...lol

hot trux · 09-06-2010, 03:58 PM

You never realize how good your ride looks until someone else drives it away.Sure was a cool 1!

cam.man67 · 09-06-2010, 04:17 PM

Awww...you had a real nice truck, I feel sure the new owner will treat her well.

gottrucks · 09-06-2010, 04:23 PM

I am new here, but I for sure know how you feel. About 20 years ago, I sold my '72 shortwide that I had put lots of time and miles in. I have been kicking myself ever since. I have had other '67-'72 trucks since, but none that I ever bothered to do much with. Now I have my late uncles '70 and its game on once again. Except this time, I can afford it! Still, since I have came on this forum, I keep hoping to see a pic of my old truck. Letting go of the truck for the family is probably the best reason there is to do it. I just let mine go out of stupidity.

*Shane* · 09-06-2010, 04:27 PM

You are a good man Doug. Your boys will cherish this act of selflessness more than you know in days to come when you ALL can do the thing you love together.

68lwb292 · 09-06-2010, 04:28 PM

Yea defiantly get the new owner on the boards your truck is one of my favorites I've seen. I understand the family thing though cause I have 3 boys so good luck on finding a new project.

tcb-1 · 09-06-2010, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

You are a good man Doug. Your boys will cherish this act of selflessness more than you know in days to come when you ALL can do the thing you love together.

thanks Shaner, I appreciate those words.

you haven't seen the last of me. been looking at a '58 Biscayne wagon. hummmm, thinking......

68Stepbed · 09-06-2010, 05:13 PM

I know where you're coming from on this one. I've been temted to sell mine since the second one came along. I just can't bring myself to get rid of it. My dad also has alot invested and he keeps talking me out of selling it. I do get aggravted occasionally because we can't just jump in and go like we used to. A Blazer, Burb, Chevelle, Impala or some kind of wagon would be ideal.

Good luck on your next purchase. Look forward to seeing what you can do with it.

**lolife99** · 09-06-2010, 05:19 PM

Doug,...congrats again on the sale of your truck.
I'll keep my eyes peeled for a cool new ride for you.

**LEEVON** · 09-06-2010, 05:25 PM

Congrats on selling your truck and having another son. I feel the same way about keeping the family involved. Here's a couple wagons for 'ya:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...ighlight=wagon

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...ighlight=wagon

redmonster · 09-06-2010, 05:33 PM

hey Doug congrats on the sale.. sometimes GOD has a better plan than we have in mind
although she (truck) will be missed the baby that is yet to come is more than she could ever be worth congrats on the new baby

Ronnny · 09-06-2010, 05:49 PM

It's ok find a k5 or burb and fix it.

big mike71 · 09-06-2010, 06:15 PM

Doug, Go check out 55-57 Burb on highway 7 south of Harrisonville. It looks pretty straight from the road.

Shyguy · 09-06-2010, 06:43 PM

Doug,

A guy has to do what it takes to keep the family afloat. Enjoy your children while they are young, they will be grown before you know it.

You don't have to have a truck to spend time on the board. You have a lot of knowledge to share with others. I am not working on my trucks right now, but I still check out this site a couple of times a day to see how everyone is doing and to gain more knowledge.

basemodel67 · 09-06-2010, 06:57 PM

Sucks to sell, but trucks are easy to replace. Enjoy the kids while they are young and fun, because it goes by quick and then they become a pain in the wallet!

Hey, since you aren't gonna be needing it anymore, how 'bout that interior heater delete?

**SOON2BLAZE** · 09-06-2010, 07:17 PM

Family 1st. A new project can be a new adventure. And good for you for being able to turn a profit on anything it this day and age. Keep up posted with what you end up with!

09-06-2010, 02:15 PM	#1
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	The end of an era........ you know, things change for the better sometimes. my wife and I are expecting my second son next month and my 4 year old is an avid motorhead already. my family is getting bigger and I enjoy spending as much time with them as I possibly can. my family is my world. a few months ago, I started thinking about selling my '69 to purchase a vehicle that the whole family could tag along to shows. things jumped from thinking about selling, to actually printing a for sale sign, to attending Goodguys, to signing over the title to another owner. an so, it is. on Saturday I sold the '69 to a very nice guy from Minnesota. I have sold more cars, trucks, and motorcycles through the years than I can count, but this one actually hurt a bit. I know it's heading to a great home, I was able to turn a bit of a profit on the sale, I know I now have the moolah to buy a nice burb, K5, or wagon (GM OF COURSE!!), but I will sincerely miss the truck. I sacrificed skin, blood, sweat, and health on her, but in the final analysis, I'm sad, but happy. hard to explain....... regardless, I am not leaving the board. this place has become the first website I visit when I crack open the laptop. you guys are more family than names and avatars on a webpage. you all are caring and truly good folks. I may be out of the truck scene for a while, but it won't dissipate my fondness for these great, dependable old GM truck. I will be contacting the new owner to ask him to become a member on the forum. he's a good guy and I believe he'll enjoy the ol' girl as much as I did.... this picture is still on my office. Ben, we'll get something that mom and Jackson can ride in. we have shows to attend and roadtrips to make....... __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

09-06-2010, 02:20 PM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: The end of an era........ Doug congrats on the sale Im sure it was hard but I almost did the same thing with my truck but I ended up getting a blazer after we thought we were having twins unfortunaley they never showed,and therefor we only have one child but the blazers sure make great family haulers. Congrats and keep us posted and what ya get to replace tcb.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-06-2010, 02:26 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: The end of an era........ Life goes on....and on....and on. I know how you feel. I've sold vehicles for reasons that now make little/no sense. But, when you have a family, a mans' gotta do whatta mans' gotta do. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-06-2010, 02:33 PM	#4
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: The end of an era........ Wow Doug, didn't see this coming. Congrats on the sale. Now you'll just have to work your magic on something new. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

09-06-2010, 03:00 PM	#5
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,266	Re: The end of an era........ great words.... good luck with your next build... burb? __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1972 short super c10 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

09-06-2010, 03:20 PM	#6
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,148	Re: The end of an era........ Congrats on the sale Doug. I am glad to hear you aren't leaving us for good. If it would make you feel any better. I could bring some parts up from time to time for ya to rejunvenate, unless your brother beats me to it. Good luck with the future project bud. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

09-06-2010, 03:25 PM	#7
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: The end of an era........ look what you did you got my smillies crying no but sorry to hear about it

09-06-2010, 03:36 PM	#8
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: The end of an era........ Doug, before you know it, you're going to be showing those young'uns how to turn a wrench. There is life on the other side - I finally got my youngest graduated from college last year, and I'm taking up where I left off. Congrats on your burgeoning family! __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-06-2010, 03:38 PM	#9
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,004	Re: The end of an era........ Look to the briteside with all the knowledge you gained from this build you get to put into the next one Posted via Mobile Device __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

09-06-2010, 03:43 PM	#10
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: The end of an era........ Congrats on the family..... now lets see the dropmember 69 Burban project...lol __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

09-06-2010, 03:58 PM	#11
hot trux '85 Stepside Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: montgomery city mo. Posts: 360	Re: The end of an era........ You never realize how good your ride looks until someone else drives it away.Sure was a cool 1!

09-06-2010, 04:17 PM	#12
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: The end of an era........ Awww...you had a real nice truck, I feel sure the new owner will treat her well. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

09-06-2010, 04:23 PM	#13
gottrucks Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bristow OK Posts: 16	Re: The end of an era........ I am new here, but I for sure know how you feel. About 20 years ago, I sold my '72 shortwide that I had put lots of time and miles in. I have been kicking myself ever since. I have had other '67-'72 trucks since, but none that I ever bothered to do much with. Now I have my late uncles '70 and its game on once again. Except this time, I can afford it! Still, since I have came on this forum, I keep hoping to see a pic of my old truck. Letting go of the truck for the family is probably the best reason there is to do it. I just let mine go out of stupidity.

09-06-2010, 04:27 PM	#14
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: The end of an era........ You are a good man Doug. Your boys will cherish this act of selflessness more than you know in days to come when you ALL can do the thing you love together.

09-06-2010, 04:28 PM	#15
68lwb292 Ex-Minitrucker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bushnell, FL Posts: 301	Re: The end of an era........ Yea defiantly get the new owner on the boards your truck is one of my favorites I've seen. I understand the family thing though cause I have 3 boys so good luck on finding a new project. __________________ 68 C10 LWB 292 4spd 68 C10 LWB 250 3spd



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09-06-2010, 05:13 PM	#17
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: The end of an era........ I know where you're coming from on this one. I've been temted to sell mine since the second one came along. I just can't bring myself to get rid of it. My dad also has alot invested and he keeps talking me out of selling it. I do get aggravted occasionally because we can't just jump in and go like we used to. A Blazer, Burb, Chevelle, Impala or some kind of wagon would be ideal. Good luck on your next purchase. Look forward to seeing what you can do with it. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

09-06-2010, 05:19 PM	#18
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: The end of an era........ Doug,...congrats again on the sale of your truck. I'll keep my eyes peeled for a cool new ride for you. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-06-2010, 05:25 PM	#19
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: The end of an era........ Congrats on selling your truck and having another son. I feel the same way about keeping the family involved. Here's a couple wagons for 'ya: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...ighlight=wagon http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...ighlight=wagon __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 09-06-2010 at 05:32 PM.

09-06-2010, 05:33 PM	#20
redmonster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: EL PASO,TEJAS Posts: 212	Re: The end of an era........ hey Doug congrats on the sale.. sometimes GOD has a better plan than we have in mind although she (truck) will be missed the baby that is yet to come is more than she could ever be worth congrats on the new baby

09-06-2010, 05:49 PM	#21
Ronnny Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: newnan Posts: 60	Re: The end of an era........ It's ok find a k5 or burb and fix it.

09-06-2010, 06:15 PM	#22
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: The end of an era........ Doug, Go check out 55-57 Burb on highway 7 south of Harrisonville. It looks pretty straight from the road. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

09-06-2010, 06:43 PM	#23
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: The end of an era........ Doug, A guy has to do what it takes to keep the family afloat. Enjoy your children while they are young, they will be grown before you know it. You don't have to have a truck to spend time on the board. You have a lot of knowledge to share with others. I am not working on my trucks right now, but I still check out this site a couple of times a day to see how everyone is doing and to gain more knowledge. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

09-06-2010, 06:57 PM	#24
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: The end of an era........ Sucks to sell, but trucks are easy to replace. Enjoy the kids while they are young and fun, because it goes by quick and then they become a pain in the wallet! Hey, since you aren't gonna be needing it anymore, how 'bout that interior heater delete? __________________ "Feast your eyes on a feast of smoke." 67 Chevy Short Fleet PLAN: LQ9, 4L60, D60 Looking for School Bus Gauges - Help me out!

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