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**zicc1835** · 12-17-2013, 11:45 PM

thats the problem i have where do i stash them.....i have one she dosnt know about yet at a freinds house

great story look forward to more with Pics

**WIDESIDE72** · 12-18-2013, 09:05 AM

I grew up in south texas i the country between two towns with populations around 300 each. My folks owned a little grocery store in one town for a while. We knew everybody and vice versa. My high school class had 59 kids. The county seat, Edna had and still has a popularion of around 5500. I miss small town but no way to make a decent living.

**WIDESIDE72** · 12-18-2013, 09:08 AM

Now i live in Cedar Park popularion 59k a suburb of Austin Tx 840k and work at the airport but dont know anybody (?)

Eddie H. · 12-18-2013, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

I grew up in south texas i the country between two towns with populations around 300 each. My folks owned a little grocery store in one town for a while. We knew everybody and vice versa. My high school class had 59 kids. The county seat, Edna had and still has a popularion of around 5500. I miss small town but no way to make a decent living.

Wow, you went to a big high school. My senior class had eleven kids, and I graduated in the top ten.

PanelDeland · 12-18-2013, 06:58 PM

Love the story.Glad you got everything worked out.I just have one question.You did send a covered dish to the dinner also didn't you/That would be the ultimate small town sign of class.

**Grumpy old man** · 12-18-2013, 07:47 PM

I would have but they are 160 miles north of me and the delivery charge could have been high ! I think driving up there this summer and taking them for a ride and out to dinner would be fun !

**Grumpy old man** · 12-20-2013, 10:38 AM

Well ... I went and picked up the '67 short bed yesterday and it came with 2 nice extra front fenders , 3 extra doors and about 2,000 Hot rod /Super Chevy / Car Craft etc etc magazines dating back to the 70's and I haven't even opened a few of the boxes yet ! Score one for Grumpy !!! I'll post pictures later tonight !

I'm picking up the '69 3/4 ton 350 4 speed complete truck Saturday and a short wide bed I bought in Franklin NC Sunday ! I'll have to wait for a week to pick up the '67 6 4 speed long bed I bought out of Asheville NC . I found a total of 6 trucks spread out over a few states should be enough to build 2 good '67 short bed small window trucks and have a ton of good metal to sell if anyone wants or needs doors /fenders ,just about anything !

**smitty62** · 12-20-2013, 02:17 PM

Great story and I'm glad for you, but you should be aware you are very lucky. Most vehicles bought without proper paperwork never get titled due to the nonchalance of civil service employees. it's so much easier for them to say no than get off their butts and do a little research for their employer-the taxpayer!

**Grumpy old man** · 12-20-2013, 11:31 PM

Well... Call it the gift of gab or just being able to connect with people but i always seem to be able to encourage everyone to compromise and walk away with a smile ! That's why they call me Grumpy !

**allchevy58** · 12-21-2013, 12:16 AM

Great story.

67_C-30 · 12-21-2013, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

You can neve have enough commas ... or can you?

67_C-30 · 12-21-2013, 12:58 AM

Great story, BTW!

slow-1 · 12-21-2013, 07:58 AM

Great story!

I grew up in one of those small towns...right between Franklin and Asheville

I live in another small town now...we went out to eat last night and it took 15 minutes to walk to our table for stopping and speaking to everyone we knew.

prairewolf · 12-21-2013, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by pritch

My zip code is EIEIO. Wouldn't have it any other way!

... I am going to start the day with how cool/funny that is. ........ thanks. ........... life is good.

p.s ... great truck story.

Lees68GMC · 12-21-2013, 10:34 AM

Good find Grumpy, Cool story too!

Years ago I built this Orange 67 small window before the Blue 68 large window I have now. My youngest son, then in High School. "borrowed" the 67 without my permission and wrecked it (Totaled) on a snowy day. I made him re-build it, for a lesson in appreciation. It took Two years and parts from 5 Trucks to get it done including a Mail-Order fender from a Nebraska wrecking yard, I loved it though. I was born in Libertyville, Illinois, our relatives all lived in Lake Villa, Illinois, Pop then was about 900. I Love Small Town America!

Have a Great Christmas and New Year!! - Lee

slowcpe · 12-21-2013, 11:07 AM

Great story. In for pics

12-17-2013, 11:45 PM	#26
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,144	Re: You have to love small town America ! thats the problem i have where do i stash them.....i have one she dosnt know about yet at a freinds house great story look forward to more with Pics __________________ Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

12-18-2013, 09:05 AM	#27
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: You have to love small town America ! I grew up in south texas i the country between two towns with populations around 300 each. My folks owned a little grocery store in one town for a while. We knew everybody and vice versa. My high school class had 59 kids. The county seat, Edna had and still has a popularion of around 5500. I miss small town but no way to make a decent living.

12-18-2013, 09:08 AM	#28
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: You have to love small town America ! Now i live in Cedar Park popularion 59k a suburb of Austin Tx 840k and work at the airport but dont know anybody (?)

12-18-2013, 06:58 PM	#30
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12-18-2013, 07:47 PM	#31
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: You have to love small town America ! I would have but they are 160 miles north of me and the delivery charge could have been high ! I think driving up there this summer and taking them for a ride and out to dinner would be fun !

12-20-2013, 10:38 AM	#32
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: You have to love small town America ! Well ... I went and picked up the '67 short bed yesterday and it came with 2 nice extra front fenders , 3 extra doors and about 2,000 Hot rod /Super Chevy / Car Craft etc etc magazines dating back to the 70's and I haven't even opened a few of the boxes yet ! Score one for Grumpy !!! I'll post pictures later tonight ! I'm picking up the '69 3/4 ton 350 4 speed complete truck Saturday and a short wide bed I bought in Franklin NC Sunday ! I'll have to wait for a week to pick up the '67 6 4 speed long bed I bought out of Asheville NC . I found a total of 6 trucks spread out over a few states should be enough to build 2 good '67 short bed small window trucks and have a ton of good metal to sell if anyone wants or needs doors /fenders ,just about anything ! Last edited by Grumpy old man; 12-20-2013 at 10:47 AM.

12-20-2013, 02:17 PM	#33
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	Re: You have to love small town America ! Great story and I'm glad for you, but you should be aware you are very lucky. Most vehicles bought without proper paperwork never get titled due to the nonchalance of civil service employees. it's so much easier for them to say no than get off their butts and do a little research for their employer-the taxpayer! __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

12-20-2013, 11:31 PM	#34
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: You have to love small town America ! Well... Call it the gift of gab or just being able to connect with people but i always seem to be able to encourage everyone to compromise and walk away with a smile ! That's why they call me Grumpy !

12-21-2013, 12:16 AM	#35
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,428	Re: You have to love small town America ! Great story. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1964 C-30 383/4 speed, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

12-21-2013, 12:58 AM	#37
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12-21-2013, 07:58 AM	#38
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: You have to love small town America ! Great story! I grew up in one of those small towns...right between Franklin and Asheville I live in another small town now...we went out to eat last night and it took 15 minutes to walk to our table for stopping and speaking to everyone we knew. __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

12-21-2013, 10:34 AM	#40
Lees68GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 343	Re: You have to love small town America ! Good find Grumpy, Cool story too! Years ago I built this Orange 67 small window before the Blue 68 large window I have now. My youngest son, then in High School. "borrowed" the 67 without my permission and wrecked it (Totaled) on a snowy day. I made him re-build it, for a lesson in appreciation. It took Two years and parts from 5 Trucks to get it done including a Mail-Order fender from a Nebraska wrecking yard, I loved it though. I was born in Libertyville, Illinois, our relatives all lived in Lake Villa, Illinois, Pop then was about 900. I Love Small Town America! Have a Great Christmas and New Year!! - Lee Attached Images __________________ 68 GMC SWB Vortec 5.3 98 Chevy Blazer ZR2 94 Mazda Miata, LS2 6 speed, sold "No matter what happens, nobody gets out alive" Last edited by Lees68GMC; 12-21-2013 at 10:46 AM.

12-21-2013, 11:07 AM	#41
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: You have to love small town America ! Great story. In for pics __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold



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