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**72 Super** · 08-18-2021, 09:52 PM

I was just wondering about some of the older members that were on here back when I first joined the board. Just curious on how they are doing and are they still playing with these trucks? Here are a few that I remember :

Zkast
Longhorn Man
da Burb
68 Suburban
Solver
Tom Hand
Huck
Purs

I know there were more. These are just a couple I remembered off the top of my head. I know some had accounts suspended etc. Putting that aside still would be cool to know how they are doing???

**FleetsidePaul** · 08-19-2021, 12:03 AM

I'm a newbie. I've only been here 16 years.

I do wonder about Andy. He was a nice guy. I had a chance to hang out with him when he was in California. Then he just disappeared.

Who knows? People come and people go.

**leddzepp** · 08-20-2021, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I'm a newbie. I've only been here 16 years.

I do wonder about Andy. He was a nice guy. I had a chance to hang out with him when he was in California. Then he just disappeared.

Who knows? People come and people go.

The last time I talked to Andy (LonghornMan) was about 10 years ago. He was remarried and living in Hilliard Ohio, just around the corner from my sister and brother-in-law, right around the time ElJay passed away and JerryJones (his brother) stopped posting. I sent him a horn cap for his truck. He thanked me and I’ve never heard from him since

LONGHAIR · 08-20-2021, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

The last time I talked to Andy (LonghornMan) was about 10 years ago. He was remarried and living in Hilliard Ohio, just around the corner from my sister and brother-in-law, right around the time ElJay passed away and JerryJones (his brother) stopped posting. I sent him a horn cap for his truck. He thanked me and I’ve never heard from him since

He's a little further out of Columbus in London, has been for a couple of years now. We used to live much closer and I would help him with the 'burb now and then, but that was years ago. We drove together to a couple of the board meet ups back in the day too. I think the wife and son have taken up most of the time he used to spend here, among other things.
I took a long "time out" and have only been back regularly for a year or so.
Everybody has their stuff, things come and go.

**special-K** · 08-19-2021, 05:33 AM

I wonder about Andy, the man in red. He just disappeared. I think I might know why. I wish he could come back

**Stocker** · 08-19-2021, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I wonder about Andy, the man in red. He just disappeared. I think I might know why. I wish he could come back

Andy was one of the members who helped me immensely when I had electrical problems. I hope he checks in from time to time.

**Palf70Step** · 08-19-2021, 10:35 AM

Andy is big on FB and into Chevette's now. He is working a V6 swap on one. I believe 68 suburban just went away. Not sure about the others.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-19-2021, 12:56 PM

I was wondering about the man in red the other day. I hope he shows,up.....

**72afr** · 08-19-2021, 02:48 PM

Longhorn Man and Huck are blasts from the pasts! Man do I remember reading so many of their posts...

**too much stuff** · 08-19-2021, 03:44 PM

Just ran into da burb last weekend. He is a vendor for chevy truck parts and is doing quite well at it. Kevin goes to alot of meets and shows in the upper midwest.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-19-2021, 03:53 PM

I'm horrible with remembering names. Longhornman is the only one I can recall.

I do miss his posts, they were usually pretty funny.

Blue GMC · 08-19-2021, 05:57 PM

Miss Teeitup bought a ton of crap and a truck from him. I’m convinced he’s responsible for wild trucks being extinct in this part of the world

**too much stuff** · 08-19-2021, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue GMC

Miss Teeitup bought a ton of crap and a truck from him. I’m convinced he’s responsible for wild trucks being extinct in this part of the world

I think everybody bought stuff from randy. He does still check in once in a while here.
And you are right, he went through a lot of trucks!

67ChevyRedneck · 08-20-2021, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

I think everybody bought stuff from randy. He does still check in once in a while here.
And you are right, he went through a lot of trucks!

I know I have, several times. Always had nice original stuff.

CG · 08-19-2021, 08:53 PM

I bought some trim from him around ten years or so ago and its still in the PVC tube he shipped it in =)

**72 Super** · 08-19-2021, 09:11 PM

It’s good to hear that a few of them are still around and doing well. Like a lot of us I bought quite a bit from Randy over the years. It would be nice if we could get some of the old timers to check in here.

**Ironhorse** · 08-19-2021, 09:54 PM

Met Randy (Teeitup) several times at the Lawrence Swap Meet and the old Sunflower Swap in Wichita several times. Really nice guy and sold a LOT of parts. Bought several myself and even sold him a few, LOL.

Another member from back in the day is barn9 or LB as he was known. Haven't seen him on here in some time either. He has a really nice 1/2 ton long bed, 402, red and white with the roof clearance lights.

**Yukon Jack** · 08-23-2021, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Another member from back in the day is barn9 or LB as he was known. Haven't seen him on here in some time either. He has a really nice 1/2 ton long bed, 402, red and white with the roof clearance lights.

Larry sold his truck about a year ago. Hear from him occasionally.

Loco83 · 08-23-2021, 02:47 PM

How about Swervin Ervin???

**Ironhorse** · 08-23-2021, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Larry sold his truck about a year ago. Hear from him occasionally.

Mark, have not seen or heard from LB in quite some time. Tell him HI for me next time you see him. Been some time since we've got together. I still do the swap meet at Century 2 in Wichita when it happens but that has been an on again, off again situation. Also do the swap meet at the State Fair grounds in Hutchinson but same there, on again, off again. How's your projects coming along? Been working on my 57, hope to get it to it's first show this coming weekend in South Haven. Radiator started leaking and had to pull it. Only one radiator repair shop in Wichita any more. Used to have three here in Wellington, now ONE left in Wichita. Times have sure changed.

**special-K** · 08-19-2021, 09:53 PM

Da Burb had the Ochre rides.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-30-2021, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Da Burb had the Ochre rides.

I seem to recall Da Burb, and won't hold poor taste against him

SSTim is another though I think he pops his head in on rare occasion. He's a

encyclopedia.

lil hoodlum · 08-31-2021, 01:44 AM

Yes, ol CDowns, Cliff, came across as an old grouch sometimes but I got the impression he had seen and experienced many things through his lifetime.

He always cracked me up about going on rubber fuel lines and glass fuel filters just waiting to burn a truck up. He might have been right on several points but plenty of people do it regardless.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-31-2021, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lil hoodlum

Yes, ol CDowns, Cliff, came across as an old grouch sometimes but I got the impression he had seen and experienced many things through his lifetime.

He always cracked me up about going on rubber fuel lines and glass fuel filters just waiting to burn a truck up. He might have been right on several points but plenty of people do it regardless.

Oh yes! I moved mine because of him. Mine are all down on the frame rail now away from any heat. I never used the glass ones though, just the plastic.

AND those triangular shaped edelbrock? air filters, those really caused fires too. He'd harp on them too.

shifty · 08-19-2021, 10:46 PM

I like to see that most of the ppl replying in here have join dates of 200x.

I just wanna let y'all know, I know I'm not the most sought-after old member, and I don't check in every day, every week, or even every month, hell even every year sometimes ... but I'm always available by PM or phone call if y'all need something. I know Liz and possibly Josh has my number if you're passing within an hour or so of Atlanta and need a hand, or just a beer.

08-18-2021, 09:52 PM	#1
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,678	Old members from the early days I was just wondering about some of the older members that were on here back when I first joined the board. Just curious on how they are doing and are they still playing with these trucks? Here are a few that I remember : Zkast Longhorn Man da Burb 68 Suburban Solver Tom Hand Huck Purs I know there were more. These are just a couple I remembered off the top of my head. I know some had accounts suspended etc. Putting that aside still would be cool to know how they are doing??? __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

08-19-2021, 12:03 AM	#2
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,416	Re: Old members from the early days I'm a newbie. I've only been here 16 years. I do wonder about Andy. He was a nice guy. I had a chance to hang out with him when he was in California. Then he just disappeared. Who knows? People come and people go. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

08-19-2021, 05:33 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Old members from the early days I wonder about Andy, the man in red. He just disappeared. I think I might know why. I wish he could come back __________________ "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 ~

08-19-2021, 10:35 AM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,665	Re: Old members from the early days Andy is big on FB and into Chevette's now. He is working a V6 swap on one. I believe 68 suburban just went away. Not sure about the others. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-19-2021, 12:56 PM	#8
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Old members from the early days I was wondering about the man in red the other day. I hope he shows,up..... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

08-19-2021, 02:48 PM	#9
72afr Beep! Beep! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rural, MO Posts: 279	Re: Old members from the early days Longhorn Man and Huck are blasts from the pasts! Man do I remember reading so many of their posts... __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/10 shortbed, stepside, 350, HEI, Fire Engine Red, Black Interior, Former Army cargo transport 2003 Chevrolet 2500HD CC 6.0 4wd 2004 Jeep Rubicon some aftermarket stuff... 2019 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon (the wife's baby hauler)

08-19-2021, 03:44 PM	#10
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,705	Re: Old members from the early days Just ran into da burb last weekend. He is a vendor for chevy truck parts and is doing quite well at it. Kevin goes to alot of meets and shows in the upper midwest. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

08-19-2021, 03:53 PM	#11
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Old members from the early days I'm horrible with remembering names. Longhornman is the only one I can recall. I do miss his posts, they were usually pretty funny. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-19-2021, 05:57 PM	#12
Blue GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 384	Re: Old members from the early days Miss Teeitup bought a ton of crap and a truck from him. I’m convinced he’s responsible for wild trucks being extinct in this part of the world

08-19-2021, 08:53 PM	#15
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,786	Re: Old members from the early days I bought some trim from him around ten years or so ago and its still in the PVC tube he shipped it in =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

08-19-2021, 09:11 PM	#16
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,678	Re: Old members from the early days It’s good to hear that a few of them are still around and doing well. Like a lot of us I bought quite a bit from Randy over the years. It would be nice if we could get some of the old timers to check in here. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

08-19-2021, 09:54 PM	#17
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,045	Re: Old members from the early days Met Randy (Teeitup) several times at the Lawrence Swap Meet and the old Sunflower Swap in Wichita several times. Really nice guy and sold a LOT of parts. Bought several myself and even sold him a few, LOL. Another member from back in the day is barn9 or LB as he was known. Haven't seen him on here in some time either. He has a really nice 1/2 ton long bed, 402, red and white with the roof clearance lights. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

08-23-2021, 02:47 PM	#19
Loco83 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Cali Posts: 283	Re: Old members from the early days How about Swervin Ervin???

08-19-2021, 09:53 PM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Old members from the early days Da Burb had the Ochre rides. __________________ "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 ~

08-31-2021, 01:44 AM	#23
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,695	Re: Old members from the early days Yes, ol CDowns, Cliff, came across as an old grouch sometimes but I got the impression he had seen and experienced many things through his lifetime. He always cracked me up about going on rubber fuel lines and glass fuel filters just waiting to burn a truck up. He might have been right on several points but plenty of people do it regardless.



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08-19-2021, 10:46 PM	#25
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Old members from the early days I like to see that most of the ppl replying in here have join dates of 200x. I just wanna let y'all know, I know I'm not the most sought-after old member, and I don't check in every day, every week, or even every month, hell even every year sometimes ... but I'm always available by PM or phone call if y'all need something. I know Liz and possibly Josh has my number if you're passing within an hour or so of Atlanta and need a hand, or just a beer. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

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