It’s been a long time coming - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

f.monroe · 03-01-2022, 10:37 PM

I let life and family put this truck on hold for way too long . Not complaining at all . Life and family have been a great thing to be busy with . Both sons are grown now and out of college. We put both sons through A&M and they graduated with no student debt so I haven’t really had extra funds over the last 6 years . I paid the last tuition payment when my youngest graduated from Texas A&M in December so I will be making this truck what I’ve wanted it to be for years. My oldest son wanted to drive away from his wedding in it so that will happen this weekend. We put it together kinda quick so it will get lots of things changed but for now it’s just running and driving to look the part. It’s a 2007 6.0 and 4L80 with hooker headers, motor mounts and crossmember. TSP 224R on a 114lsa so it’s not real rowdy. Dual 3” with Flowmaster Supe 50’s running out the rear turned down at the bumper . Can’t really see it at all . I have always liked to hide the exhaust.

LT7A · 03-02-2022, 05:05 AM

Certainly looks good from here!

**Willowrun** · 03-02-2022, 09:32 AM

I agree. Great color and stance.

rodstored-72 · 03-02-2022, 12:27 PM

Frank, glad to see that life & family has been taken care of & you are now able to get back to the fun things!

I look forward to seeing the "revisions/updates". You have always had great looking "drivers"

and this one is no exception!

keep us posted...

f.monroe · 03-02-2022, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willowrun

I agree. Great color and stance.

Thanks ,
Its original paint and was dropped in the 1980's so its a bit crude but for now its fine. Actually rides better than i thought it would .

f.monroe · 03-02-2022, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

Frank, glad to see that life & family has been taken care of & you are now able to get back to the fun things!

I look forward to seeing the "revisions/updates". You have always had great looking "drivers"

and this one is no exception!

keep us posted...

Thanks,
Hopefully I will get to post some real updates in the near future.

SCOTI · 03-03-2022, 11:50 AM

Job well done (kids & the truck)!

**Hart_Rod** · 03-04-2022, 10:57 AM

Truck looks great!

Rich84 · 03-04-2022, 02:52 PM

I hope after he drives it away on his big day he brings it back.

Truck looks great. Congratulations on making that last payment.

f.monroe · 03-07-2022, 12:57 AM

Made it .

Ad Cam · 03-07-2022, 01:38 AM

That is one beautiful roundeye! Congrats on the truck and getting the kids through school.

**smupser** · 03-07-2022, 02:57 AM

Awesome story and an awesome truck. I have a similar story about my shortbed fleetside. 15 years ago I was going balls to the wall on getting mine done. I ended up buying my first house and the truck took a back seat. I always kept it in the garage and 12-13 years later, a different house im trying to improves, a vacation house I’m doing a complete gut and rebuild on, twin 2 year old boys, and just general life stuff the truck still sits in the garage. I always keep hope and know one day life will slow down and I’ll be able to finish it. My only other problem now is I also have another square body and two k5 blazers to do the same to lol

**special-K** · 03-10-2022, 08:20 AM

Great truck and long term is just a thing. When you are a Chevy truck guy at heart you know it will happen. When they can only sit while you take care of other matters they are still there to be part of your life. You know you will get to it.

CLASSIC87' · 04-23-2022, 08:36 AM

That looks SHARP Frank!! I'm sure when you are done tweaking things it'll be perfect!

**GOPAPA** · 04-23-2022, 09:39 AM

Congratulatons on the investestment on the boys and the truck.. I bet they use your advise on many things .

03-01-2022, 10:37 PM	#1
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	It’s been a long time coming I let life and family put this truck on hold for way too long . Not complaining at all . Life and family have been a great thing to be busy with . Both sons are grown now and out of college. We put both sons through A&M and they graduated with no student debt so I haven’t really had extra funds over the last 6 years . I paid the last tuition payment when my youngest graduated from Texas A&M in December so I will be making this truck what I’ve wanted it to be for years. My oldest son wanted to drive away from his wedding in it so that will happen this weekend. We put it together kinda quick so it will get lots of things changed but for now it’s just running and driving to look the part. It’s a 2007 6.0 and 4L80 with hooker headers, motor mounts and crossmember. TSP 224R on a 114lsa so it’s not real rowdy. Dual 3” with Flowmaster Supe 50’s running out the rear turned down at the bumper . Can’t really see it at all . I have always liked to hide the exhaust. Attached Images __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

03-02-2022, 05:05 AM	#2
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,566	Re: It’s been a long time coming Certainly looks good from here!

03-02-2022, 09:32 AM	#3
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,023	Re: It’s been a long time coming I agree. Great color and stance.

03-02-2022, 12:27 PM	#4
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,981	Re: It’s been a long time coming Frank, glad to see that life & family has been taken care of & you are now able to get back to the fun things! I look forward to seeing the "revisions/updates". You have always had great looking "drivers" and this one is no exception! keep us posted...

03-03-2022, 11:50 AM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,934	Re: It’s been a long time coming Job well done (kids & the truck)! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-04-2022, 10:57 AM	#8
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,837	Re: It’s been a long time coming Truck looks great! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

03-04-2022, 02:52 PM	#9
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,672	Re: It’s been a long time coming I hope after he drives it away on his big day he brings it back. Truck looks great. Congratulations on making that last payment.

03-07-2022, 12:57 AM	#10
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: It’s been a long time coming Made it . Attached Images __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

03-07-2022, 01:38 AM	#11
Ad Cam Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 205	Re: It’s been a long time coming That is one beautiful roundeye! Congrats on the truck and getting the kids through school.

03-07-2022, 02:57 AM	#12
smupser Active Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 160	Re: It’s been a long time coming Awesome story and an awesome truck. I have a similar story about my shortbed fleetside. 15 years ago I was going balls to the wall on getting mine done. I ended up buying my first house and the truck took a back seat. I always kept it in the garage and 12-13 years later, a different house im trying to improves, a vacation house I’m doing a complete gut and rebuild on, twin 2 year old boys, and just general life stuff the truck still sits in the garage. I always keep hope and know one day life will slow down and I’ll be able to finish it. My only other problem now is I also have another square body and two k5 blazers to do the same to lol

03-10-2022, 08:20 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: It’s been a long time coming Great truck and long term is just a thing. When you are a Chevy truck guy at heart you know it will happen. When they can only sit while you take care of other matters they are still there to be part of your life. You know you will get to it. __________________ "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 ~

04-23-2022, 08:36 AM	#14
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: It’s been a long time coming That looks SHARP Frank!! I'm sure when you are done tweaking things it'll be perfect! __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870

04-23-2022, 09:39 AM	#15
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,433	Re: It’s been a long time coming Congratulatons on the investestment on the boys and the truck.. I bet they use your advise on many things . __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.