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bobs409 · 12-13-2012, 07:45 AM

So how many times are you asked this when your out with your truck?

Yesterday was just crazy! I took my stepside out and stopped at about 5 different places. EVERYTIME I did, someone asked me what year it was!

I'm about to paint "it's a 1969" on the doors!

I appreciate the interest but it does drive me crazy a little. Everybody sure does love these old trucks.

The best one was the other day at the post office. An older lady walked out and said, "I love your truck". Even the smell!

She said they don't smell like that anymore meaning the exhaust. (it's a 454)

**special-K** · 12-13-2012, 08:44 AM

Yeah,when I met my girlfriend a nice Chevelle went by and she said,"I love the smell of a Quadrajet". I guess the F/Is don't smell the same. I always noticed the old Chevy 6s had a distinctive smell and Fords tended to stink. No,really,I noticed that.

As far as people asking about my truck goes,it doesn't bother me. If I have time I talk,if not I keep it short. It's nothing new. I've dealt with it with pretty much everything I've driven since I started. I have to drive something a little different

**CC69Rat** · 12-13-2012, 08:53 AM

My Pop's whole basement has that 'truck' smell. I don't know if it's the interior ? or just the trucks in general ?

My old Camaros had that smell too but it was different than the trucks. It's strange. .. but I definitely think the newer stuff just doesn't have that old truck smell. I agree 100%

Now, the difference in a carb smell ? I don't know if I could tell the differnece say in a QJet vs. Holley. .. just me. She's a keeper Tim!

JCD · 12-13-2012, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

My old Camaros had that smell too but it was different than the trucks. It's strange.

I've tried to explain that to a few people.. there's something in the interior..
in the seats, or the upholstery that's unique to the 60s Camaros.
and no other car smells that way.

It's a great smell that takes me back to 1968 again..
Now, if I can only find a Sunoco station that sells 260...
that was a great smell.

J.

Moline_Puller · 12-13-2012, 09:57 AM

Yeah, I've only been driving my '72 for about 2 weeks, and I've gotten that question a couple of times. I don't really mind, because I love the old girl...and I've gotten more positive feedback on her than anything since I had my '78 shortfleet back in the early '90's.

As for the smell...I love it! It brings me back to the days of pumping gas at my local garage when I was 17!

Chris

PanelDeland · 12-13-2012, 10:10 AM

I get it a lot also and it doesn't really bother me.The only thing I can't wrap my head around is people thinking it's a 50's truck.I mean if you don't have a clue don't just throw a # out there.

Oh and as far as the smell,there's 2 ways to think of that one is
"I could describe it but then I'd have to kill you" or "If you have to ask,you wouldn't understand."

Number98 · 12-13-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Yeah,when I met my girlfriend a nice Chevelle went by and she said,"I love the smell of a Quadrajet".

Keeper!

70c10stepside · 12-13-2012, 10:25 AM

My truck has a smell that every time I sit in it, a million flashbacks go though my head from since I was a baby till now. I guess its one of the things that make it worth it
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Shyguy · 12-13-2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 70c10stepside

My truck has a smell that every time I sit in it, a million flashbacks go though my head from since I was a baby till now. I guess its one of the things that make it worth it
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This is one of the reasons I have one of these old trucks, I have so many memories of when I was young and so were these trucks.

The smell of the exhaust of the 454 in my truck is different than that of some other 454s, some have a hint of raw gas smell and mine doesn't.

One of the reason the newer vehicles has a different smell is all the plastic and vinyl in them. Our old trucks are mostly metal.

DorianB · 12-13-2012, 10:49 AM

It's a running joke with my bud that has a 72.

First two questions that everyone asks when we stop anywhere in either truck.

"What year is that?"
"How much would you take for it?"

No one is ever interested in buying, they just want to ask

DorianB · 12-13-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Number98

Keeper!

No doubt!!!!!

GASoline71 · 12-13-2012, 10:56 AM

Owning a 1972 GMC I always get... "I didn't know GMC made trucks that old."

Gary

cheyenne shortstep · 12-13-2012, 11:31 AM

I always get some know it all telling me that they stopped making stepsides in the '50's so my truck can't be a '72. I had a guy at a gas station years ago insisting it was a '55, he would not let up and kept telling me I didn't know what I was talking about.

*Mister-B* · 12-13-2012, 11:33 AM

It's basically a pickup line, in hopes that you'll talk to them about your truck. It's sort of like a guy asking a random girl he's attracted to some sort of question that engages her.

At the same time, a girl asking what year your truck is, may be interested in your truck AND in you, so play your cards wisely

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kcsa75 · 12-13-2012, 03:31 PM

I just look at it as an excuse to have a conversation with somebody else who likes trucks. And if the questioner turns out to be a dick or an idiot, you can just say "I gotta go," then get in your truck and leave.

Dunenutt · 12-13-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B

At the same time, a girl asking what year your truck is, may be interested in your truck AND in you, so play your cards wisely

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I reply, " It's a 69, and included in the pre-nup"! It weeds out the gold diggers

bobs409 · 12-13-2012, 03:56 PM

Don't forget the common line, "I had one just like it".

I get that one alot too and alot of times they also say they should have kept it!

I remember a few years ago at a gas station, a good looking girl asked if she could take a picture of my truck. I said sure, go right ahead. (she didn't ask me to be in it the pic though-bummer) LOL

**CC69Rat** · 12-13-2012, 03:58 PM

My wife is of Taiwanese descent, but born and raised in Sao Paulo Brazil. Very few people there know and respect these old trucks like we do. I can't wait to get mine running and pull in to a gas station so she can experience this.

My mother in law rode with me in my GMC before I tore it down and had never seen a 3OTT, it was pretty funny.

**LEEVON** · 12-13-2012, 04:02 PM

I usually get "Nice '72". I just say thanks. It's the guys that are like "Hey, is that a '83? I had one just like it." that get me. I mean how did you have a truck and not know the year, or even decade?

Years ago, I was waiting for my g/f, now wife in front of her dorm. I was sitting on the curb and this smoking hot blonde came and sat down next to me. She was a little country with a long braid, tight jeans and boots...she says "Nice truck, my Grandad had one just like it, he taught me how to drive in it". I'm thinking, yeah I heard this one before. She says "It was a '71 just like yours, shortbed, automatic, tach, tilt, blue and white just not lowered." Now she really has my attention! We talked for a minute and she asked if she could take it for a drive. It took me waaay to long to remember why I was sitting on that curb and I basically shredded my man card when I declined. In my defense she was far out of my league. Future wife arrived within a few seconds too. Or maybe I was hallucinating. Nope, it happened. DOH.

mygmctruck · 12-13-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JCD

I've tried to explain that to a few people.. there's something in the interior..
in the seats, or the upholstery that's unique to the 60s Camaros.
and no other car smells that way.

It's a great smell that takes me back to 1968 again..
Now, if I can only find a Sunoco station that sells 260...
that was a great smell.

J.

That smell is from you chevy owners crapping your pants when the Ford blows your doors off .

No don't get mad , it's a joke .

**CC69Rat** · 12-13-2012, 06:21 PM

Somebody get him..

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Sicklajoie · 12-13-2012, 07:04 PM

That's definitely the question I get asked most, despite the fact I have this plate. Or I'll get people that'll say anything from 64-84...

BMERDOC · 12-13-2012, 07:25 PM

Yeah, mine has '67 tags on it and it never fails that someone will ask me what year it is. My favorite question is "Are you gonna do any work to it?" Its kinda like gettin Kung fu'd in the face considering the work I have in it up to now!

*Mister-B* · 12-13-2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

I usually get "Nice '72". I just say thanks. It's the guys that are like "Hey, is that a '83? I had one just like it." that get me. I mean how did you have a truck and not know the year, or even decade?

Years ago, I was waiting for my g/f, now wife in front of her dorm. I was sitting on the curb and this smoking hot blonde came and sat down next to me. She was a little country with a long braid, tight jeans and boots...she says "Nice truck, my Grandad had one just like it, he taught me how to drive in it". I'm thinking, yeah I heard this one before. She says "It was a '71 just like yours, shortbed, automatic, tach, tilt, blue and white just not lowered." Now she really has my attention! We talked for a minute and she asked if she could take it for a drive. It took me waaay to long to remember why I was sitting on that curb and I basically shredded my man card when I declined. In my defense she was far out of my league. Future wife arrived within a few seconds too. Or maybe I was hallucinating. Nope, it happened. DOH.

You should pull that story out for your wife, the next time she tries to go a week without giving you sex

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*Mister-B* · 12-13-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

That's definitely the question I get asked most, despite the fact I have this plate. Or I'll get people that'll say anything from 64-84...

Stupid Utah. I've tried to get a vanity plate, but they won't allow the numbers 69 in it anywhere.

I'm about ready to give em the bird, and do Roman numerals with my own little something at the end. How about :LXIXDTF

I checked. It's allowed and available lmfao!
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12-13-2012, 07:45 AM	#1
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	"Hey, what year is that truck?" So how many times are you asked this when your out with your truck? Yesterday was just crazy! I took my stepside out and stopped at about 5 different places. EVERYTIME I did, someone asked me what year it was! I'm about to paint "it's a 1969" on the doors! I appreciate the interest but it does drive me crazy a little. Everybody sure does love these old trucks. The best one was the other day at the post office. An older lady walked out and said, "I love your truck". Even the smell! She said they don't smell like that anymore meaning the exhaust. (it's a 454) __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

12-13-2012, 08:44 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: "Hey, what year is that truck?" Yeah,when I met my girlfriend a nice Chevelle went by and she said,"I love the smell of a Quadrajet". I guess the F/Is don't smell the same. I always noticed the old Chevy 6s had a distinctive smell and Fords tended to stink. No,really,I noticed that. As far as people asking about my truck goes,it doesn't bother me. If I have time I talk,if not I keep it short. It's nothing new. I've dealt with it with pretty much everything I've driven since I started. I have to drive something a little different __________________ "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 ~

12-13-2012, 08:53 AM	#3
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: "Hey, what year is that truck?" My Pop's whole basement has that 'truck' smell. I don't know if it's the interior ? or just the trucks in general ? My old Camaros had that smell too but it was different than the trucks. It's strange. .. but I definitely think the newer stuff just doesn't have that old truck smell. I agree 100% Now, the difference in a carb smell ? I don't know if I could tell the differnece say in a QJet vs. Holley. .. just me. She's a keeper Tim! __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

12-13-2012, 09:57 AM	#5
Moline_Puller Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 202	Re: "Hey, what year is that truck?" Yeah, I've only been driving my '72 for about 2 weeks, and I've gotten that question a couple of times. I don't really mind, because I love the old girl...and I've gotten more positive feedback on her than anything since I had my '78 shortfleet back in the early '90's. As for the smell...I love it! It brings me back to the days of pumping gas at my local garage when I was 17! Chris

12-13-2012, 10:10 AM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: "Hey, what year is that truck?" I get it a lot also and it doesn't really bother me.The only thing I can't wrap my head around is people thinking it's a 50's truck.I mean if you don't have a clue don't just throw a # out there. Oh and as far as the smell,there's 2 ways to think of that one is "I could describe it but then I'd have to kill you" or "If you have to ask,you wouldn't understand." __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-13-2012, 10:25 AM	#8
70c10stepside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Taylorsville, Georgia Posts: 482	Re: "Hey, what year is that truck?" My truck has a smell that every time I sit in it, a million flashbacks go though my head from since I was a baby till now. I guess its one of the things that make it worth it Posted via Mobile Device

12-13-2012, 10:49 AM	#10
DorianB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Buford, Ga Posts: 205	Re: "Hey, what year is that truck?" It's a running joke with my bud that has a 72. First two questions that everyone asks when we stop anywhere in either truck. "What year is that?" "How much would you take for it?" No one is ever interested in buying, they just want to ask __________________ In my opinion, it works best to have the seat out so you have room to flop your body around while standing on your head. -ashx2

12-13-2012, 11:31 AM	#13
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: "Hey, what year is that truck?" I always get some know it all telling me that they stopped making stepsides in the '50's so my truck can't be a '72. I had a guy at a gas station years ago insisting it was a '55, he would not let up and kept telling me I didn't know what I was talking about.

12-13-2012, 11:33 AM	#14
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: "Hey, what year is that truck?" It's basically a pickup line, in hopes that you'll talk to them about your truck. It's sort of like a guy asking a random girl he's attracted to some sort of question that engages her. At the same time, a girl asking what year your truck is, may be interested in your truck AND in you, so play your cards wisely Posted via Mobile Device

12-13-2012, 03:31 PM	#15
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: "Hey, what year is that truck?" I just look at it as an excuse to have a conversation with somebody else who likes trucks. And if the questioner turns out to be a dick or an idiot, you can just say "I gotta go," then get in your truck and leave. __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

12-13-2012, 03:56 PM	#17
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: "Hey, what year is that truck?" Don't forget the common line, "I had one just like it". I get that one alot too and alot of times they also say they should have kept it! I remember a few years ago at a gas station, a good looking girl asked if she could take a picture of my truck. I said sure, go right ahead. (she didn't ask me to be in it the pic though-bummer) LOL __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

12-13-2012, 03:58 PM	#18
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: "Hey, what year is that truck?" My wife is of Taiwanese descent, but born and raised in Sao Paulo Brazil. Very few people there know and respect these old trucks like we do. I can't wait to get mine running and pull in to a gas station so she can experience this. My mother in law rode with me in my GMC before I tore it down and had never seen a 3OTT, it was pretty funny. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

12-13-2012, 04:02 PM	#19
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: "Hey, what year is that truck?" I usually get "Nice '72". I just say thanks. It's the guys that are like "Hey, is that a '83? I had one just like it." that get me. I mean how did you have a truck and not know the year, or even decade? Years ago, I was waiting for my g/f, now wife in front of her dorm. I was sitting on the curb and this smoking hot blonde came and sat down next to me. She was a little country with a long braid, tight jeans and boots...she says "Nice truck, my Grandad had one just like it, he taught me how to drive in it". I'm thinking, yeah I heard this one before. She says "It was a '71 just like yours, shortbed, automatic, tach, tilt, blue and white just not lowered." Now she really has my attention! We talked for a minute and she asked if she could take it for a drive. It took me waaay to long to remember why I was sitting on that curb and I basically shredded my man card when I declined. In my defense she was far out of my league. Future wife arrived within a few seconds too. Or maybe I was hallucinating. Nope, it happened. DOH. __________________ '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; 12-13-2012 at 04:09 PM.

12-13-2012, 06:21 PM	#21
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: "Hey, what year is that truck?" Somebody get him.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

12-13-2012, 07:04 PM	#22
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12-13-2012, 07:25 PM	#23
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: "Hey, what year is that truck?" Yeah, mine has '67 tags on it and it never fails that someone will ask me what year it is. My favorite question is "Are you gonna do any work to it?" Its kinda like gettin Kung fu'd in the face considering the work I have in it up to now! __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

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