What to do? Wife wants in!!

[72CSTC5]

Well I picked up another short wide over the weekend since they are so hard to find. This one is stripped down, no motor, no trans, no wiring, just a bare swb shell with a restored frame. Front end has been rebuilt and frame painted. I was debating to sell it for the frame and short wheel base bed. Now wife says why don't I build one for her. She said "we", funny huh, have a 67 front end already in the garage and we could find a cab and doors right? I said sure, I guess. Then she proceeds to tell me that we can find a motor and trans on craigslist. So....I said okay. You find the parts and I will build the truck for you. She is going to pick out the colors, options and all. I have a spare brake booster setup, a steering column, extra instrument cluster panel, and need to find a good cab and doors. Will post up some pics of the truck tomorrow. What do you guys think about THAT!!!

[jb4short]

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Well I picked up another short wide over the weekend since they are so hard to find. This one is stripped down, no motor, no trans, no wiring, just a bare swb shell with a restored frame. Front end has been rebuilt and frame painted. I was debating to sell it for the frame and short wheel base bed. Now wife says why don't I build one for her. She said "we", funny huh, have a 67 front end already in the garage and we could find a cab and doors right? I said sure, I guess. Then she proceeds to tell me that we can find a motor and trans on craigslist. So....I said okay. You find the parts and I will build the truck for you. She is going to pick out the colors, options and all. I have a spare brake booster setup, a steering column, extra instrument cluster panel, and need to find a good cab and doors. Will post up some pics of the truck tomorrow. What do you guys think about THAT!!!

does she have a sister?

[jsbgump]

That's cool. I was going to build a 72 short step for my wife had a complete truck but ended up parting it out do to finacial reasons. Now she wants a 4wd blazer. Got to try to find them when I can spare the funds

[HUEVUDO]

Hey that sounds great neighbor. I think I know why she wants a truck like that. Asked her if she saw me driving by the other day in the neighbor hood with my kids. My truck looks a little bit better now. I have a few more things to do. I will then leave it alone for awhile and concentrate on the my red truck. bye..Luis

[2nd_wnd]

too bad you're so far away. I know where a couple 67 cabs are right now. i could probably get them for a couple hundred a piece

[Classic Heartbeat]

I think that it is cool!! My wife wants my 70 2WD Blazer. Just be carefull about letting her pick the color!! I made the mistake of telling my wife that she could and she picked out Lavender!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!! Now I have to find her a 69 Camaro so that she will let me have my Blazer back.. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

[72CSTC5]

She said she saw you drive by the house but wondered if you knew that we still lived there since we sold our powerstroke Ford, got ride of the green chevy extd cab too. You need to stop by when you get a chance. I thought you fell off the face of the earth. I drove by your house the other day and saw your red 68 out front though.

I think we just found a donor cab complete with wiring and new doors on it and all. Will go look at it tomorrow after work. She said she wants it BLACK!! Holy Crap will have to be arrow straight.

No she does not have a sister. Sorry!

[jb4short]

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

No she does not have a sister. Sorry!

I knew it. Project sound like a lot of fun; great that you can get the wife involved!!

[jeff"s62]

Your Wife wanting to get involved. That is terrific. My wife is there as well. When I was in Iraq my Mom met a hotrodder and my Wife fell in love with the hobby. It sure makes it easier as well when you need parts. I really enjoy it because we can spend more time with each other. Good luck to you.

[72CSTC5]

She is an Aries, and there nature is that they are very competitive. She is already talking about outdoing my truck!! I said really, who is going to do the bodywork and paint it for you!! She said she would call my painter!! She used to be a territory manager for a PPG paint jobber.

[HUEVUDO]

I almost fell off the earth. I have been training for another ultimate cage fight. There were a few UFC fighters at my gym training for the fight in Houston. I got to fight them it was fun. And I had my first son. I have a few upgrades on my yellow 67 and the red 68 is patiently waiting for me. call me you should have my cell number.. Luis R. bye

[RACINJASON22]

Sounds like you are one lucky man 72CSTC5 my ex wife like old cars and stuff as well as many other things but, never would have wanted onre for her self.

The girlfreind now loves cars and stuff but she likes the Harley stuff more than the car and truck stuff.

Yours truely sound like a GR8 one to me, and if she is competitive like you say that just give you more leeway to make your truck that muck better also. right?

[72CSTC5]

Luis PM me your cell phone number again. My other phone crapped out and lost all of my numbers.

[72CSTC5]

I would tell you what truck she wants to out do on the board but you would laugh!! I did when she told me and I said YEAH RIGHT. You better bring a bucket of money with you.

[72CSTC5]

Okay now she is thinking a Pewter or Platinum color. We had a 2000 convertible vette that color that we sold last year. Interesting I thought to myself. Does anyone have any pictures of a pewter or silverbirch colored 67-72 truck?

[RACINJASON22]

Like this a board members truck but, I can't remember who's for the life of me.

Thank them for the pic (who ever they are) if its what you are looking for.

I personally love this one myself

[72CSTC5]

That one is nice! She is saying now that more Platinum color like the Chevrolet "Silver Birch". You know girls like Platinum. She grabbed the Brother's catalog out of my hand tonight that just came in the mail. She said she is picking out "jewelry" for her truck.

[HuggerCST]

I thought you were building the Cheyenne for her?

[72CSTC5]

No

[HuggerCST]

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

No

[dan42]

Unfortunately, my wife wants to stick with her beamer.

[N2TRUX]

Carlos take this deal and run with it. When we built my wifes Camaro there was no limit on what we spent. She wanted it to be a show winner and said do whatever it takes.

Now when I spend money on a hotrod she knows better than to complain.

[Bishops Trucks]

You have a good woman there!

[GREASEMONKEY72]

thats awesome dude, i hope to find a girl like that

cant wait to see the pictures othe truck and to see the build

[Rokcrln]

Welcome to the club! They can be great when they train us right. Guess yours had a break thru!!

Kevin
LFD Inc.