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Benrs86 · 09-28-2004, 10:22 PM

i got my 69 for my 14th birthday and spent 4 years restoring it. saturday i sold it at an auction to help pay for my college. it was a sad day.

thisolechevy · 09-28-2004, 10:27 PM

Man I'll bet that hurt to sell it, I hope you got a good price and didnt just let it go. I almost had to sell my '69 but luckily ran into some cash to fund college.
Keep truckin'

Hook'em · 09-28-2004, 10:27 PM

Two things they can never take away from you - your education and the pride of such a great job restoring your first truck.

Sorry to hear you had to sell your wheels, but I am glad to see that you have your priorities right.

useRc10 · 09-28-2004, 10:35 PM

that sucks...i have a pic of that truck saved on my computer...i think it was the first silver one i saw and it looks sweet

**Canadian694x4** · 09-28-2004, 10:40 PM

Sorry you had to part with her...if you keep the buyer's info you may be able to buy it back one day if you wanted...

krue · 09-28-2004, 10:45 PM

That's a great looking truck. I hope you got a good price for it.

Blue Beard · 09-28-2004, 10:52 PM

Like saying good-bye to a pet.....

Super looking truck, looks like a possible future job...

fatfords · 09-30-2004, 09:25 AM

Nice truck! And as was said before, good to see you have your priorities straight. Get your education and then a good job and you can get yourself another one.

Benrs86 · 09-30-2004, 11:23 AM

yeah i guess. i think the guy pretty much stole it from me, but i did get 1000 more than what was bid on ebay. i was pretty sad when it sold, but the best part about it was building it, so now i have a 66 dodge crew that i am helping my dad with. and i am wondering if i have my priorities right because as of now college sucks. i think i would rather be working, but oh well.

Fred T · 09-30-2004, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Benrs86

and i am wondering if i have my priorities right because as of now college sucks. i think i would rather be working, but oh well.

I can speak from experience on that one. In college, find a field you are interested in and do your best. It's not a time to be slacking. It also helps to have a part time job, forces you to manage your time. I dropped out of school at 21, and found it difficult to get a decent job. Got tired of driving trucks and forklifts for not much more than minimum wage. I was finally able to return and get a degree, but I had to sell everything I owned and work 60 hours a week to make it happen.

70c10 · 09-30-2004, 11:53 AM

I always liked your truck. Good luck in college.

cheyenne10 · 09-30-2004, 12:10 PM

Pick something you like and stick with it. College never hurt anyone and very often helps even if down the road a few yrs. All jobs/ field of work should be something you enjoy and you look forward to getting out of bed to go do. You can start with major in something and change directiosn to, alot of the basics will transfer. A 4 yr college degree isn't for everyone but I might agrue that on value of at least 2 years. It goes way beyond the classroom teachings. I was in a very good program and one of the things they beat into us was we were going to leave "knowing how to learn" not having learned it all in school.

I wish I had never sold my first 71 chevy but would probably do it again. I traded one of my best last week (72 loaed cheyenne) and miss it and always will but I had a good reason that was best fit for situation.

**Palf70Step** · 09-30-2004, 01:10 PM

What the others echo'd. Don't put it off. Trust me, 32 years of attending college and I'll finally have my BS (the offical kind) in December. I always, and still could find a way to delay it, but it gets harder and harder to get back into it. If you keep delaying it, they tend to find away to make old classes not be worthy any more and make you retake them. You'll never regret having education. It's hard to sell a vehicle with that much into it, but we can always build again. It's real hard to make up for lost education. Trust me!!!!!!!

Zonaman · 09-30-2004, 02:30 PM

I sold my first truck, a '76 1/2 ton, so I could make down payment on my first house. Worked sliggin' hash for 10 years just to get my bachelors degree. Hurt at the time but now I'm working at something I love, getting paid well for it, and I have the truck to boot! You keep makin' smart choices and you'll have a garage full of 'em if you want.

ACES · 09-30-2004, 04:01 PM

I hate to see you sell the truck, but you Definately made the right decision. I'm sure that in 4 or 5 years, we can find you another truck.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-30-2004, 09:21 PM

Ouch that's a pretty nice truck to sell but sometime's you have got to make some sacrafice's....

09-28-2004, 10:22 PM	#1
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	The 69 is gone after 4 years i got my 69 for my 14th birthday and spent 4 years restoring it. saturday i sold it at an auction to help pay for my college. it was a sad day. Attached Images __________________ Brandon, SD 69 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd wide long bed with wood 3 on the tree 350 engine 4 bolt main rv cam AIM = Alphray04

09-28-2004, 10:27 PM	#2
thisolechevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 382	Man I'll bet that hurt to sell it, I hope you got a good price and didnt just let it go. I almost had to sell my '69 but luckily ran into some cash to fund college. Keep truckin' __________________ Man I need another 67-72!!!

09-28-2004, 10:27 PM	#3
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Two things they can never take away from you - your education and the pride of such a great job restoring your first truck. Sorry to hear you had to sell your wheels, but I am glad to see that you have your priorities right. __________________ Hook'em

09-28-2004, 10:35 PM	#4
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	that sucks...i have a pic of that truck saved on my computer...i think it was the first silver one i saw and it looks sweet __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

09-28-2004, 10:40 PM	#5
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Sorry you had to part with her...if you keep the buyer's info you may be able to buy it back one day if you wanted... __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

09-28-2004, 10:45 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	That's a great looking truck. I hope you got a good price for it. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-28-2004, 10:52 PM	#7
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Like saying good-bye to a pet..... Super looking truck, looks like a possible future job... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

09-30-2004, 09:25 AM	#8
fatfords Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 350	Nice truck! And as was said before, good to see you have your priorities straight. Get your education and then a good job and you can get yourself another one. __________________ '56 F-100 (w/all GM stuff) Lookin' for another parts chaser! '05 GMC crew cab

09-30-2004, 11:23 AM	#9
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	yeah i guess. i think the guy pretty much stole it from me, but i did get 1000 more than what was bid on ebay. i was pretty sad when it sold, but the best part about it was building it, so now i have a 66 dodge crew that i am helping my dad with. and i am wondering if i have my priorities right because as of now college sucks. i think i would rather be working, but oh well. __________________ Brandon, SD 69 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd wide long bed with wood 3 on the tree 350 engine 4 bolt main rv cam AIM = Alphray04

09-30-2004, 11:53 AM	#11
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	I always liked your truck. Good luck in college. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

09-30-2004, 12:10 PM	#12
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	dittos on college plan Pick something you like and stick with it. College never hurt anyone and very often helps even if down the road a few yrs. All jobs/ field of work should be something you enjoy and you look forward to getting out of bed to go do. You can start with major in something and change directiosn to, alot of the basics will transfer. A 4 yr college degree isn't for everyone but I might agrue that on value of at least 2 years. It goes way beyond the classroom teachings. I was in a very good program and one of the things they beat into us was we were going to leave "knowing how to learn" not having learned it all in school. I wish I had never sold my first 71 chevy but would probably do it again. I traded one of my best last week (72 loaed cheyenne) and miss it and always will but I had a good reason that was best fit for situation. __________________ Bob

09-30-2004, 01:10 PM	#13
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	What the others echo'd. Don't put it off. Trust me, 32 years of attending college and I'll finally have my BS (the offical kind) in December. I always, and still could find a way to delay it, but it gets harder and harder to get back into it. If you keep delaying it, they tend to find away to make old classes not be worthy any more and make you retake them. You'll never regret having education. It's hard to sell a vehicle with that much into it, but we can always build again. It's real hard to make up for lost education. Trust me!!!!!!! __________________ 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!

09-30-2004, 02:30 PM	#14
Zonaman Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 519	I sold my first truck, a '76 1/2 ton, so I could make down payment on my first house. Worked sliggin' hash for 10 years just to get my bachelors degree. Hurt at the time but now I'm working at something I love, getting paid well for it, and I have the truck to boot! You keep makin' smart choices and you'll have a garage full of 'em if you want. __________________ 69 C-10 LWB, 350, 700r4, 3.73 posi-traction, front disc brakes. Built for the desert- She can take the heat! Vivat Rex Chevus! Last edited by Zonaman; 10-04-2004 at 12:56 PM.

09-30-2004, 04:01 PM	#15
ACES Life is a gamble Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 796	I hate to see you sell the truck, but you Definately made the right decision. I'm sure that in 4 or 5 years, we can find you another truck. __________________ 1970 Orange CST C-10 w/350, posi, Longbed The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

09-30-2004, 09:21 PM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Ouch that's a pretty nice truck to sell but sometime's you have got to make some sacrafice's.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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