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09-06-2010, 07:27 PM
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Cruzin
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: on the road
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Re: The end of an era........
Just be sure to stay around i have found some inspiration from the "style" of truck you built no better reason to sell a truck or anything else if it for the family, your a good man even though i don't know you i can see the "good fruit" that you bare by wanting to have all your family included with you
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Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14
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09-06-2010, 07:53 PM
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Currently Blazerless
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: St. Joseph Mo.
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Re: The end of an era........
Doug, hate to see your truck go...I've never been much on 2 wheel drives but yours was one of my favorites! I know what ever you end up with will be done Right!
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09-06-2010, 08:32 PM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 24,461
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Re: The end of an era........
As stated many times above my friend, your how-to threads have helped many further their projects, and the "model" used, well, what can I say... what a rear.
I couldn't believe it when I first received word that you sold your truck, but sure enough it was true; luckily, a few of us were fortunate enough to see it before it left for MN. You have always been a standup guy and your family has always come first. Glad to hear you will be sticking around, and with all the assistance this board offers, it won't be long before you find you next project. Congrats on building a beautiful stepper, and congrats on the sale! Now... for a few last pictures to remember her by...
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-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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09-06-2010, 08:36 PM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: The end of an era........
The stance we know and love...
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-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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09-06-2010, 09:02 PM
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'70 C-10 Primer
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: nevada,missouri
Posts: 117
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Re: The end of an era........
Good luck. I know before long I will have to let mine go, too. I want someone to get it that can afford to finish it. Could have sold it but the guy wanted to part it out. After 10 years, I want it finished.
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09-07-2010, 02:16 AM
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What was I thinking?
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: oklahoma
Posts: 1,137
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Re: The end of an era........
That is one nice step side! I like your style and wish I could of seen this truck in person.....o well..... Can't wait to see what you get next. Good luck shopping!
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09-07-2010, 04:24 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: marion nc
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Re: The end of an era........
good luck on a future project doug. gonna miss seeing that step around here.
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09-07-2010, 07:59 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Old Bridge,NJ
Posts: 815
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Re: The end of an era........
Doug believe it or not I'd sell my truck for a second son in a heart beat. But I'll try to save it for my first and ownly son's tuition. Your a very lucky man. Congratulation on you'r second boy. Enjoy the hardest job you could ever love. Well time to watch my pain in the butt I'm mean son (lol) broad the bus for his first day of school , his a big boy now first grade. Best wishes man. Nick
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09-07-2010, 08:19 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: South Florida
Posts: 11,375
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Re: The end of an era........
Congratulation on your next son!!!!!! my sons name is also Jackson...
as far as the truck we are just the builders,care takers then we move them to the next person. Many times I have thought about selling mine but I want to give it to Jackson when he turns 16 so I will store it keep it at home or at my shop but I am not selling it for now. Good luck on your next endeavor (Blazer) lol
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09-07-2010, 08:34 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Southeast Missouri
Posts: 2,436
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Re: The end of an era........
I have noticed that there are a lot more trucks of our era on craigslist in this area in the last 6 months, before that it was rare to see any.
Unfortunately the economy and life is catching up with a lot of us, I have thought about selling mine at times. I guess I will hang on to them for a while longer and see how things goes. Good luck raising your kids, enjoy them while they are growing up.
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09-07-2010, 08:44 AM
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: TN/VA
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Re: The end of an era........
You need my Burb now room for the whole familiy and yes it is for sale!!!! Good luck on what ever you find
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09-07-2010, 08:45 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: kansas city mo
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Re: The end of an era........
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09-07-2010, 08:57 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: pensacola fl
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Re: The end of an era........
Hey I did the same thing in January when I started my burb. Sold the 66 to be able to take the fam out. Get a burb or a blazer!
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09-07-2010, 09:27 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: newbury park california
Posts: 1,038
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Re: The end of an era........
Sorry to read that your toy is gone. But I know one thing, family comes first. just think now you have all of us looking for that burb for you!! hope your ready! all the best. Pat
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09-07-2010, 09:50 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Queen Creek, Arizona
Posts: 1,626
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Re: The end of an era........
Don't know you, yet I do! Since I came back, your truck has been my favorite. Ya got style man, just try and make your next project a 67-72 Burb so you stick around. PS, I'd LOVE to know what you were asking..just so I can kick myself for not going to the show!
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Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance |
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09-07-2010, 11:51 AM
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My Carbon Footprint
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Orygun
Posts: 5,527
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Re: The end of an era........
Things....things.......they are just things!
My wife and I like to watch "Extreme Makeover: Home Addition" to keep us grounded. Make us realize we really don't have problems. I got out of hot rodding for 15 years and recently broke that streak. As you can tell from my Avatar, my little boy is my world. How fortunate that you will have 2 little guys to hand you the right tool down the road!!! |
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09-07-2010, 12:12 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: AL
Posts: 1,828
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Re: The end of an era........
Just so you know.... your truck was my favorite on this site.... i would always smile when i saw your avatar.... i was surprised to see you had sold it.... but, as others here have said.... things change, life goes on, good move on your part... family is most important...
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09-07-2010, 12:30 PM
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laying low
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Searcy, Ark. USA
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Re: The end of an era........
Doug we're all gonna miss it. Sniff.
 However there are a lot of other GM products you could end up in just as cool.
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09-07-2010, 01:06 PM
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Nothing to see here.....
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Shawnee, KS
Posts: 4,625
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Re: The end of an era........
I am seriously overwhelmed by you guys. thank you for being my second family. words can't explain.......
the real test came yesterday when my son and I walked out to the garage. he usually makes a bee line to the passenger side door of the truck and wants in. this time, when we went to the garage, he looks around, shrugs his shoulders, and said "all gone"? I said yep. then he said, "okay, can we go look for bugs?" then it hit me, things are just that. things. now on to finding a family friendly land yacht that I can "massage" a bit!
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09-07-2010, 01:37 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Hideaway, TX
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Re: The end of an era........
Looks like your plan is coming together. I would just say to make sure you hold out til you really find something you are happy with as a replacement.
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09-07-2010, 02:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Olathe, Kansas
Posts: 117
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Re: The end of an era........
Wow. This was a surprise but you made the right call. There will always be other trucks and projects, but the little ones are only there for a short time. My littlest one just turned 23 and moved to California. It went by way too fast.
Well, my truck went to a nice guy up in Minnesota too. Maybe we'll see both of them some time at the Des Moines Goodguys show. Hang in there Doug. Now there's at least two of us lurking around on this site biding our time until the next one comes along. |
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09-07-2010, 03:20 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Poplar Bluff, MO
Posts: 1,498
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Re: The end of an era........
I am really sorry to see it go. I was the one who asked him to go look at it for me! Then he calls and says he is going to buy it! Of course, I was just doing a little window dreaming at the time! What a great ride that was and is. Great to have these era trucks in the family because they kept he and I calling and working togather on little projects. But this weekend, he will have to ride with me to the truck nats, in my finished 1970 Blazer!
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09-07-2010, 03:23 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Poplar Bluff, MO
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Re: The end of an era........
Oh, and go hunt for bugs with your boy!
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09-07-2010, 03:39 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Clearlake Oaks CA
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Re: The end of an era........
That is actually how I got my "2nd Chance" when I got my 72 GMC Short/Fleet in April 09!
I had to sell my beloved 67 C-10 in February 05 for Financial reasons, and lost about $5K. Then in Jan 2009, I wanted another 67-72 Chevy/GMC again. I had a 1996 2 Door Chevy Tahoe 4X4 with 189K miles and Reverse was going out in it. I put an ad in the local Craigs List for a trade. This guy had rhe 72, but he needed something better/more reliable for his Wife/Kids. Did a STRAIGHT TRADE for my 72 GMC Short/Fleet for the Tahoe, and I couldn't be happier.  
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Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE" |
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09-07-2010, 06:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Hyattsville, Maryland
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Re: The end of an era........
Sorry to see it gone, but I know family comes first. Good luck on your next project.
Ray
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