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looks nice but you need to add some tow hooks now!

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It turned out awesome Dan. Congratulations on a job well done.

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Better than new!!!
She's BEAUTIFUL!!!!

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that was my opinion too its is more perfect than when it was driven out of the factory

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Very nice, I admire your handwork and dedication. Many people have good intentions to actually do a frame off but you did it, congrats. Love the color!

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Dan truck looks beautiful!!!!

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better get your trophy case ready! Let me know and I can replace any of these pics that I posted in here... good luck what year was your truck?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=407877

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Hey Mike, thanks for the nomination....I didn't even notice that!...Cool...

I haven't taken any new pics lately, so those are gonna have to do for now...By the way, the truck is a 70....I just went with the earlier style interior.....Have always loved the buddy buckets!


To everyone else who commented....thanks a bunch!.....I really appreciate it....Still have a few things left to do....gotta find time!




RM

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Congratulations on the Green name and totm award! truly an awesome truck and my favorite year too!

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Congrats on TOTM!! Just went through the whole build, awesome job!! Also, I think this is the first one I've seen finished!! LOL!!

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This is probably an inappropriate question, but how much did the entire vintage air setup set you back?

The 78 Silverado I purchased has been retrofitted with the newer AC system, but it is definitely showing wear and tear, plus the VC system takes up a LOT less space...

So if you don't mind, I would greatly appreciate knowing.

Also, I echo cable666guy's statement that this might be the first truck build on this forum I've seen completed...

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I just took the time to read every post.

Looking at the final pictures just doesn't do what happened to this truck justice.

No one (except who has read this thread or watched you step-by-step) who sees this truck will ever appreciate the craftsmanship, attention to detail and amount of work that went into this beauty.

By far one of the prettiest trucks I've seen. Hands down.

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If I rememeber correctly, I think it was about $1,200.....kinda spendy, but it is a very nice system...and their customer service was top notch!


Thanks Man...I really appreciate that comment.....The trucks not perfect, but it is the best that I could do with the knowledge and resources I had available....I had never done anything like this before, so everything was a learning experience.....Luckily, I had this forum and couple buddies who helped guide me through a lot of it....




RM

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If that trucks not perfect, than I don't know which one is! :-)

Have you been driving it much?

What does the little lady think about it?

The ultimate test was I showed my wife your truck yesterday and she just loved it, which is saying a lot, she is really picky. :-)

She wants me to duplicate the same blue you used, and I'm set on a silver second tone. Much like the truck already looks (see here).

Finally, how does the vintage air system handle? Does it get cold fast and stay cold well? Also, since you're running an engine attached fan with shroud does your truck run hot when idling while the VA system is wide open cold?

I'm fairly positive I'm going to run dual electric fans instead of a motor mounted fan...

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I have put about 500 miles on it so far, just trying to get everything broke in....and fix any of the 'Settling of components" issues....LOL

My Woman loves the truck but at the same time prefers to drive in her new car :crazy:

Silver is one of my other favorite colors....but the blue I painted mine has always been my all time favorite color....I think it has a lot to do with the 69 Camaro I use to own, that was Lemans Blue & White.....I miss that car!

The VA system works perfect and blows ice cold.....and stays cold!....I live in AZ where the temps have been in the 110 to 115 range lately and it has performed perfect....I have had no problems with the truck getting hot at idle either......but the engine is pretty stock and the 4 core radiator really helps...Th e only thing with VA system (and the other aftermarket systems) is that the fan is on the interior of the cab, so it is louder than the factory systems...




RM

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Awesome news on all accounts.

Thanks a million for answering my million questions. :-)

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Well its been a good journey but it looks like I'm gonna have to sell her.....Just finished being audited by the IRS yesterday for a business I was a partner in back in 04, 05 & 06....and it did not go good......Let's just say, I guess I owe them a crapload of $$....I am so upset and sick about this....Our tax system is a joke and does nothing but confuse everyone....including my accountant who handled all of our books.....So with the economy still as bad as it is here in AZ and not having the money to pay them, I'm gonna have to sell the truck.....SUCKS!


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That is a damned shame. I'm really sorry to hear that. I've been watching this build for a long time and it is one of the nicer originals I've seen. I wish I had the money to take her off of your hands. Beautiful truck. Just get back on your feet and do it all over again! Good luck man!

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willing to take trade? ill bring mine!
that is unbelievably crappy brother..
there's gotta be a way to settle it..
that's just redicilious..
or at least a reasonable payment plan...

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No dude. This is crap.

Listen, my mother is a CPA and I understand there are legalities involved in this.

Is the IRS going to FORCE you to sell your assets to pay the bill?

Is there any way you can sell them for less than they are worth, legally?

Because we could easily have a board member purchase the truck from you for say, $100-$1000. Hold it for you until this crap is over, and then sell it back to you for the same you sold it for.

That is, if you want to keep it.

I would drive to Arizona to do that for you so you don't lose this thing.

Screw the IRS.

Ask your Attorney, CPA or IRS Auditor if you can sell the truck, say exactly this:

"I have already found a buyer for my truck. They will give me $1000 for it tomorrow. Can I sell it?"

And see what their response is.

If you legally can, then find a family member, or someone you trust, have them buy it, and buy it back later.

I HATE THE IRS!

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dont think there that far yet urbsix there just want a ****load of money from wat i understand there not "yet" trying to sell his stuff off

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Well, that's why he needs to beat them to the punch.

Normally when these inquiries begin, they lock down all your assets so you cannot sell them.

If they have not done that yet, then he could sell this truck for next to nothing to a family member or something (the IRS will only see the year of the truck probably) and he won't have to lose it.

They WILL work out a payment plan once he proves he has few assets or cash on hand.

A good tax attorney can help you with this.

I worked as a paralegal for one here in Missouri.

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They are not forcing the sale of it (yet)...but the "negotiated" amount I need to pay has to be a lump sum amount ($32k).....I have 90 days to come up with the payment. They are waiving the penalties and interest and lowered the tax amount based on me making them a "full and final" payment......My old partner is worse off than me....he has no real assets left to sell and just got done going through a divorce.....Whats crazy is, the amount of taxes that we did pay for those years ....a ridiculous amount!....we did everything virtually by the books (or we thought)....Its almost impossible for a small business to survive with all of the tax obligations these days....THE MAN WANTS IT ALL!

Its been a rough couple years...I picked a bad time to do this resto...I started it right at the plummet....now this!

Really the only other thing I could do is take a loan against my Daily Driver (2006 F-250) as I own it free and clear....but then I have another payment with interest that I really don't need!



RM

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Dan,

I'm so sorry to hear about this. I hope things work out for you.

Take care.

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this sucks badly i had my own busness for a short perioud and decided never again for the same reasons , a good bookkeeper is worth its weight in gold .
isnt there any way to lay the full responcibillity at the partner?

not saying this as in hurting him but its more like the saying you cant pluck a bald chicken ...... he doesnt own anything valuble and if he did his wife prolly allready took it , while there at it and once there done with him you can help him underneat the table financially and prolly be off a lot better

any indications that the ex made this thing happen in the first place ?

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I like the bald chicken analogy, and that's what I'm going for here.

The IRS will have no idea how much that truck is worth.

Sell it for $1,000 and then show you have no more assets to collect on.

Just like everything in the world, when the Government sees you have no money, or that your expenses exceed your income, they almost always leave you alone.

The tax attorney I worked for got people delayed and deferred payment plans who made hundreds of thousands of dollars. We hardly ever had to do a lump sum payment because they showed a massive amount of payments which sapped the income...

Anyway, I hope your Attorney and CPA are taking good care of you.

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Could I put this off for a long time?....Aboslutely!.....Do I want to...No!....My share of the tax amount is nearly triple than what they are willing to accept if I come up with the cash now....If not, I will owe the original amount plus penalties and interest....and the longer I put it off the more penalties and interest I will owe....I do have some other assets and some cash in the bank so I just want to make it go away...I'm also done paying attornies on this nightmare!....Then they can rot in hell!




RM

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well congrats on the TOTM and i'm sorry to hear that she's up for sale now but we understand what has to be done. Small Business is very tricky in deed, I think that i'd incorporate or LLC if I ever start up something. Good luck on the sale and maybe another opportunity will arise in the future...

Can you get it into a local classic car auction?

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Man that makes me sick. Is there anyway you could sell the ford and keep the chevy as your daily driver, that's what I would do but since its a single cab I don't know if you can do that. Im really sorry to hear that man!

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http://cathyofcalifornia.typepad.com...01/17/sold.jpg

http://www.cutebabies.org/wp-content...ying_baby2.jpg

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Man that really sucks, hopefully you got a good price for it.

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I regretfully say that I'm glad you sold it....sounds like it had to be done.... did it go to a board member??

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Sorry you had to sell the truck. Congrats on getting what you needed out of it hopefully. I totally understand the idea of getting them paid off now for a settlement. Good luck with your future build, I'm sure THE MAN can hold your skills down.

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I took a bath on it.....but in this economy its about what I expected!.....It did not go to a board member....Though he did like what he saw here when he was checking out my build thread.....So maybe he'll become a member!.....Its going down to the San Diego area.....A good guy named Andy got it.....


Bittersweet for sure...but it had to go!.....Now I can pay my bill and move on with my life!


RM

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Rackman...Just read the entire build after working a 15 hour shift. I have 25+ yrs as a small business man. I respect your integrity. Your truck/build is such an inspiration. Best of Luck to you.

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Definitely a bitter-sweet ending. Sorry you had to sell it, but thankful that you sold it as quick as you did. Get this tax mess behind you and build another one. The second time around should be easier, right?:lol:

Good luck with any future projects.

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K... Now what are you going to build??? ;)

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sorry about your misfortune!!! it is a very nice truck. being a owner of a small bussiness i do understand. thats what happened to my 69 lamans z/28, and 67 427 vette..

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Just wanted to say that I loved the truck and what you did with it. In the end though...just a hunk of metal- and when things are right, I hope you can jump back in with another project if the timing and finances etc. are right.
Thanks also for the time you put into that build thread. It was a good read.
Nyn

P.S. Just think now you don't have to sweat every rainy, tarry, road fouling up your undercarriage. Or die a thousand deaths with rock chips in that beautiful paint .:metal:

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For sale on ebay $43,500
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Chevro...BbhKmA&vxp=mtr