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chevjayfsd · 10-29-2002, 01:30 PM

I never knew there was someone who lived in Abilene in here like I do....Have you ever seen my Red 72 SWB???Just finished it about 6 months ago...Post pics of your truck.. Maybe i will recognize it...We need to start a truck club here in ABilene....
Thanks
Jason

race-n-jason · 10-29-2002, 09:17 PM

Hey Jason,

I was raised in Abilene. Live in Garland now. I originally bought my truck when I was still living there. That was 11 almost 12 years ago. The truck club is a great idea (except that I don't live there anymore).

Your truck is looking really sharp.

Here's mine. Still have a long way to go. But I'll keep chippin' away at it.......

Jason (also)

low 84 · 10-29-2002, 10:43 PM

My unlce lives there. He owns a shop called Rick's Custom Shop. been doing custom paint and body for 30+ years. i live up in dallas though. he has done work on these years trucks. i know he flamed one a coule years ago that was wild. flames are kinda his specialty.

here is his personal truck that he just painted. you might see him crusing around town. certainly can't miss the truck.

if you want a cool paint job, he does awsome work. just look at the pics. hehe

Purs · 10-30-2002, 10:49 AM

Sorry it took so long to get back, I've been on a hunting trip at "Black Gap" down around Big Bend National Park.

I don't think I've seen your truck around, it's nice though. I keep going back and forth on what color to paint mine. When I see one like yours I want to paint it red, then I see one like "Teeitup's" or "Sigurd's" and I want to paint it white.... Maybe I'll paint it Red/White:p maybe something like this pic I attached.

my good pics of my truck are on another computer so I'll post a few later.

guitarman · 10-30-2002, 12:28 PM

I was hitch-hiking home in 1962 from CA to GA on leave for Christmas and got stuck in Abilene. I stood on the edge of town for 10 hours with my thumb out, no one would make eye contact much less stop and give me a ride and it's was butt a$$ cold and misting rain and sleet. I was in uniform too. Had to call home to get bus fare wired from parents that didn't really have it to give at the time. I spent the night at the police station because I couldn't afford a room. Many thanks to the officer that offered a place to spend the night out of the cold.

What's up with Abilene? I thought like the song says "friendlliest people I've ever seen" Was there a serial murderer dressed in uniform running around at that time? I guess it was a freak thing but it wasn't much fun and definitely left a bad taste in my mouth for Abilene.

Purs · 10-30-2002, 12:59 PM

It's understandable that you got a bad taste in your mouth about a night in the cold. Can't really speak for people here in 1962 as I wasn't born for another 7 years. I was born and raised in this area but I've traveled extensively all the way from New York to LA and have found Abilene and the surrounding area to be as friendly, courteous, and helpful as anywhere in the Country.

Keep on truckin'

10-29-2002, 01:30 PM	#1
chevjayfsd Project 7dos Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 876	>>>>>purs<<<<<< I never knew there was someone who lived in Abilene in here like I do....Have you ever seen my Red 72 SWB???Just finished it about 6 months ago...Post pics of your truck.. Maybe i will recognize it...We need to start a truck club here in ABilene.... Thanks Jason Attached Images __________________ 7DOS - 1972 C-10 350/350 Porterbuilt/Accuair 20x8.5/20x10 Ride Low or Die PSSST - Yes it's bagged. 7dos build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610290

10-29-2002, 09:17 PM	#2
race-n-jason -Praise the Lowered- Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Garland, Tx, USA Posts: 280	Hey Jason, I was raised in Abilene. Live in Garland now. I originally bought my truck when I was still living there. That was 11 almost 12 years ago. The truck club is a great idea (except that I don't live there anymore). Your truck is looking really sharp. Here's mine. Still have a long way to go. But I'll keep chippin' away at it....... Jason (also) Attached Images __________________ Race-N-Jason ('71 Chevy C-10 LWB 454/TH350) ('07 Dodge Ram 2500, 5.9 Cummins/6-speed Manual)

10-29-2002, 10:43 PM	#3
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	My unlce lives there. He owns a shop called Rick's Custom Shop. been doing custom paint and body for 30+ years. i live up in dallas though. he has done work on these years trucks. i know he flamed one a coule years ago that was wild. flames are kinda his specialty. here is his personal truck that he just painted. you might see him crusing around town. certainly can't miss the truck. if you want a cool paint job, he does awsome work. just look at the pics. hehe __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

10-30-2002, 10:49 AM	#4
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	Sorry it took so long to get back, I've been on a hunting trip at "Black Gap" down around Big Bend National Park. I don't think I've seen your truck around, it's nice though. I keep going back and forth on what color to paint mine. When I see one like yours I want to paint it red, then I see one like "Teeitup's" or "Sigurd's" and I want to paint it white.... Maybe I'll paint it Red/White:p maybe something like this pic I attached. my good pics of my truck are on another computer so I'll post a few later. Attached Images __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

10-30-2002, 12:28 PM	#5
guitarman Do it well or don't do it Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Georgia Posts: 457	I was hitch-hiking home in 1962 from CA to GA on leave for Christmas and got stuck in Abilene. I stood on the edge of town for 10 hours with my thumb out, no one would make eye contact much less stop and give me a ride and it's was butt a$$ cold and misting rain and sleet. I was in uniform too. Had to call home to get bus fare wired from parents that didn't really have it to give at the time. I spent the night at the police station because I couldn't afford a room. Many thanks to the officer that offered a place to spend the night out of the cold. What's up with Abilene? I thought like the song says "friendlliest people I've ever seen" Was there a serial murderer dressed in uniform running around at that time? I guess it was a freak thing but it wasn't much fun and definitely left a bad taste in my mouth for Abilene. __________________ Try to be the person your dog thinks you are. Excellent paint and body site: http://www.autobody101.com/ Visit my Web Site http://home.attbi.com/~agfosteriii

10-30-2002, 12:59 PM	#6
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	It's understandable that you got a bad taste in your mouth about a night in the cold. Can't really speak for people here in 1962 as I wasn't born for another 7 years. I was born and raised in this area but I've traveled extensively all the way from New York to LA and have found Abilene and the surrounding area to be as friendly, courteous, and helpful as anywhere in the Country. Keep on truckin' __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."



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