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**LockDoc** · 08-06-2008, 09:45 PM

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Too bad it's not mine... Anyway, I'm not sure what I would do with it if it was. This is the only time I've really needed one this big in the last ten years. The second picture shows what I'm doing with it, cleaning out all the loose hay in the barn. I have one more full load to go and it will be empty. I built steps up to the haymow and when I get all of the loose hay out I will use the area to store all of my extra truck parts. Hopefully a 50' x 50' area will give me enough room...

LockDoc

71swb4x4 · 08-06-2008, 09:52 PM

Where's the hay going?

**Classic Bowties** · 08-06-2008, 10:01 PM

Them there are good huntin locations for the hard to find optional tach/vac or even s.w. clusters.

Longhorn Man · 08-06-2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Bowties

Them there are good huntin locations for the hard to find optional tach/vac or even s.w. clusters.

that's the ONLY place you'll ever see a stock vac guage

jeffspower · 08-06-2008, 11:00 PM

Haybarn... August... you must like to sweat!

**LockDoc** · 08-06-2008, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffspower

Haybarn... August... you must like to sweat!

I was out there workin' Monday when it was 98º and 97% humidity. Talk about sweatin'.... Nobody ever said I was very smart...

LockDoc

**Classic Bowties** · 08-06-2008, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

that's the ONLY place you'll ever see a stock vac guage

Correct you are, but they have been getting swapped into the C/10, 20 & 30 series trucks for so long that most think it's an option, was only referring to the fact that of all the big face service trucks that I have checked over the years, about half or so have had something neat in the dash.

**LockDoc** · 08-06-2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Bowties

Them there are good huntin locations for the hard to find optional tach/vac or even s.w. clusters.

You know, I didn't even look at the dash. I'll have to check it out in the morning.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 08-06-2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Where's the hay going?

The guy that owns the truck has all kinds of animals so he's taking it for bedding. I was going to burn it & he said "NO WAY". I'm glad it's going for a good use.

LockDoc

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-06-2008, 10:09 PM

Very cool truck.

806em55 · 08-06-2008, 11:00 PM

Do any of the trucks that big have factory air guages in the cluster for the air brakes???? I would love to have one just to hook up to my air tank for my air ride.

hotrodhomi · 08-06-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 806em55

Do any of the trucks that big have factory air guages in the cluster for the air brakes???? I would love to have one just to hook up to my air tank for my air ride.

yes, but I think they only go to 150psi which is not high enough.

Jerry Jones · 08-06-2008, 11:24 PM

Take a picture!

71swb4x4 · 08-06-2008, 11:25 PM

After a second look I think you should drop it 10" in the front and 12" in the rear. Chrome the wheels and you will be ready to cruise.

pissonNOS · 08-07-2008, 12:10 AM

i thought maybe it was going to be a bouqet of flowers

**special-K** · 08-07-2008, 07:11 AM

Leon,that`s how love works,young man.You just get a feeling of wanting whether it makes sense or not.

I feel the same when I see these big boys.And,think the same,"What do I do if I get it?"I absolutely love the stubby little tow wagons.I always wanted to have a MD truck and upgrade the interior with CST trim.
Uh...best leave that dash alone.

(I doubt you`ll see a vacuum guage,though)

68shortstep · 08-08-2008, 01:13 PM

I sold a '72 with a 20 ft box body on the back of it, years ago - late '80's, for $ 1300. Only had about 50 K miles on it. 2-speed axle & all. Not a mark on it.

What a dummy; wish I had it back. Course, that's about all the $$$ it was worth, back then.

I still see the same guy who bought it, driving it around occasionally. Absolutely beat all to crap & being used as a firewood-hauler rig, but still going strong.

08-06-2008, 09:45 PM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,647	Look what showed up at my place today! - Too bad it's not mine... Anyway, I'm not sure what I would do with it if it was. This is the only time I've really needed one this big in the last ten years. The second picture shows what I'm doing with it, cleaning out all the loose hay in the barn. I have one more full load to go and it will be empty. I built steps up to the haymow and when I get all of the loose hay out I will use the area to store all of my extra truck parts. Hopefully a 50' x 50' area will give me enough room... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-06-2008, 09:52 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Look what showed up at my place today! Where's the hay going? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

08-06-2008, 10:01 PM	#3
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,692	Re: Look what showed up at my place today! Them there are good huntin locations for the hard to find optional tach/vac or even s.w. clusters.

08-06-2008, 11:00 PM	#5
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Look what showed up at my place today! Haybarn... August... you must like to sweat! __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

08-06-2008, 10:09 PM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Look what showed up at my place today! Very cool truck. __________________ 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..

08-06-2008, 11:00 PM	#11
806em55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 160	Re: Look what showed up at my place today! Do any of the trucks that big have factory air guages in the cluster for the air brakes???? I would love to have one just to hook up to my air tank for my air ride.

08-06-2008, 11:24 PM	#13
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: Look what showed up at my place today! Take a picture! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

08-06-2008, 11:25 PM	#14
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Look what showed up at my place today! After a second look I think you should drop it 10" in the front and 12" in the rear. Chrome the wheels and you will be ready to cruise. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

08-07-2008, 12:10 AM	#15
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: Look what showed up at my place today! i thought maybe it was going to be a bouqet of flowers __________________ 69 GMC bagged

08-07-2008, 07:11 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Look what showed up at my place today! Leon,that`s how love works,young man.You just get a feeling of wanting whether it makes sense or not. I feel the same when I see these big boys.And,think the same,"What do I do if I get it?"I absolutely love the stubby little tow wagons.I always wanted to have a MD truck and upgrade the interior with CST trim. Uh...best leave that dash alone.(I doubt you`ll see a vacuum guage,though) __________________ "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 ~

08-08-2008, 01:13 PM	#17
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: Look what showed up at my place today! I sold a '72 with a 20 ft box body on the back of it, years ago - late '80's, for $ 1300. Only had about 50 K miles on it. 2-speed axle & all. Not a mark on it. What a dummy; wish I had it back. Course, that's about all the $$$ it was worth, back then. I still see the same guy who bought it, driving it around occasionally. Absolutely beat all to crap & being used as a firewood-hauler rig, but still going strong.



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