Well I met BIG ORANGE today...My first impressions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68 with 350 TPI · 07-17-2002, 07:47 PM

Well I must say he is one heck of a nice guy.

Even bought me a sundrop

This notoroius surburban I have heard about is a work of art.
Pictures just dont do it justice but here are a few pics to give an idea of just how nice this truck is.

Hope when I get done with my truck it comes out this good.

68 with 350 TPI · 07-17-2002, 07:49 PM

orange

68 with 350 TPI · 07-17-2002, 07:50 PM

another

68 with 350 TPI · 07-17-2002, 07:52 PM

good looking truck

68 with 350 TPI · 07-17-2002, 07:54 PM

truck keeps on comming

68 with 350 TPI · 07-17-2002, 07:56 PM

last one.

But look of the FS board for a truck he is selling.
I'll post a pic there.

greasemonkey · 07-17-2002, 09:25 PM

I love that burb, makes me want one every time I see it.

*big71* · 07-17-2002, 09:46 PM

big o is a real nice person

ebfabman · 07-17-2002, 09:55 PM

Wanna have some fun, go to a car show with Donnie......you'll have a blast!

*Shane* · 07-17-2002, 10:28 PM

Only us here in the Deep South and the Carolinas will know what a "Sun Drop" is.....

Best dang soft drink ever made.....I buy them 3 cases at a time!

....the rest of the world has no idea what they are missing.

68 with 350 TPI · 07-17-2002, 10:52 PM

Thats the truth.
Sundrop is the best drink out

**68 Stepside** · 07-17-2002, 10:56 PM

we rarely get sundrop around here, but when we do, I buy it like it's going out of style, that stuff rocks!

big blue 72 · 07-17-2002, 11:00 PM

Good God Almighty!!! 'Give me some more o' that Big Orange
an' some o' dat Sundrop,Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

weasel29gm · 07-17-2002, 11:07 PM

THE BIG O & A DROP NOW THATS A BLAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**ThreeQuarter** · 07-17-2002, 11:11 PM

That is both big and orange...and beautiful, too! I love the taillights.

lofly'a · 07-17-2002, 11:43 PM

well i luv big o's ride (a lot), but i never heard of a sundrop and i'm as far south as ya can get

ebfabman · 07-17-2002, 11:53 PM

lofly'a, I agree, I'm from south of New Orleans and I never heard of sundrop 'til I moved to the Carolinas. I think it started as a Carolina thing........

*Shane* · 07-18-2002, 12:22 AM

A little history behind the legend......LOL

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The Roaring '20s brought an age of fun and games, discovery and an entirely new citrus-flavored soft drink, Sun-drop. When Charles Lazier developed the brand in St. Louis, Mo., in 1928, little did he know that Sun-drop would survive the stock market crash and the Great Depression to grow into one of America's top regional soft drinks.

In many southeastern states, Sun-drop has been known as Sun-drop Golden Cola, Golden Girl Cola and Golden Sun-drop Cola. While primarily a regional brand, Sun-drop has developed a very loyal consumer base.

In 1970, Sun-drop was acquired by Crush International, which standardized its name, packaging and advertising. With a new image, Sun-drop sales grew steadily throughout the southeastern United States. In 1980, Procter & Gamble Co. acquired Crush International and the Sun-drop trademark.

Several new Sun-drop flavors were introduced in 1985, including a reformulated Diet Sun-drop brand using NutraSweet instead of saccharin. A third brand, Cherry Sun-drop, was also introduced to Sun-drop markets that year.

Four years later, Sun-drop joined the Cadbury Schweppes family when Crush International was acquired. Sun-drop has grown each of the past eight years and continues a steady increase at twice the rate of the noncola segment. With its regional market base, Sun-drop is a "community drink" like no other to its loyal customers.

In 1995, Cadbury Schweppes plc acquired Dr Pepper/Seven Up and merged its Cadbury Beverages and Dr Pepper/Seven Up operations in Texas. Sun-drop outperformed all of its regional competition in 1999.

Longhorn Man · 07-18-2002, 12:28 AM

What kind of pop does it compair to?
(yeah..I said pop...)

Joachim · 07-18-2002, 12:44 AM

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Originally posted by lofly'a

but i never heard of a sundrop and i'm as far south as ya can get

Gee, ebfabman, wonder what they'ed do if we offered them a Cheerwine? Seems like I merember a lemon/lime sort of drink back home, called "Bubble-Up" and a "Big Chief". Big Orange even sounds like a good soda pop.

. . . and by the way, Big Orange, nice ride, will you have it at the Food Lion Auto Fair in September? Hope to see it there.

Joe

**Tim Christian** · 07-18-2002, 12:45 AM

We call them Dopes here in the south!

*Shane* · 07-18-2002, 12:49 AM

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Gee, ebfabman, wonder what they'ed do if we offered them a Cheerwine?

we have those here too.....LOL.....just not as big a seller as "Drops"

70shortnphat · 07-18-2002, 01:04 AM

How much $$$ do you have invested in that burb?(Not to mention gallons of blood, swet, and tears!)

scott's69 · 07-18-2002, 05:54 AM

Hey guys....I work with the BIG O and we also show our trucks together. He's a unique work of art. God had fun when He made the BIG O. He's one certified truck nut!!!!

Woody · 07-18-2002, 07:26 AM

Go to a What-a-Burger and get a Cherry-Lemon-SunDrop (SunDrop with a squirt of cherry syrup and a slice of lemon).....My Favorite. SunDrop and Crown Royal make a great mixed drink......
I had never heard of SunDrop (or Cheerwine or What-a-Burger) until I moved to Concord NC in '84, moved back to good ol' KY in '89 and started seeing SunDrop around here sometime in the mid '90s.

Oh!!! Nice Suburban, Big O!!

07-17-2002, 07:47 PM	#1
68 with 350 TPI Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wingate NC Posts: 456	Well I met BIG ORANGE today...My first impressions Well I must say he is one heck of a nice guy. Even bought me a sundrop This notoroius surburban I have heard about is a work of art. Pictures just dont do it justice but here are a few pics to give an idea of just how nice this truck is. Hope when I get done with my truck it comes out this good. __________________ Life is good with a 6-71 supercharged 355 in a 72 camaro

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68 with 350 TPI Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wingate NC Posts: 456	pic. orange Attached Images __________________ Life is good with a 6-71 supercharged 355 in a 72 camaro

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68 with 350 TPI Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wingate NC Posts: 456	another Attached Images __________________ Life is good with a 6-71 supercharged 355 in a 72 camaro

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68 with 350 TPI Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wingate NC Posts: 456	good looking truck Attached Images __________________ Life is good with a 6-71 supercharged 355 in a 72 camaro

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68 with 350 TPI Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wingate NC Posts: 456	truck keeps on comming Attached Images __________________ Life is good with a 6-71 supercharged 355 in a 72 camaro

07-17-2002, 07:56 PM	#6
68 with 350 TPI Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wingate NC Posts: 456	last one. But look of the FS board for a truck he is selling. I'll post a pic there. Attached Images __________________ Life is good with a 6-71 supercharged 355 in a 72 camaro

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greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	I love that burb, makes me want one every time I see it. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

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big71 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: JONESVILL NC Posts: 1,303	big o is a real nice person

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ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Wanna have some fun, go to a car show with Donnie......you'll have a blast!

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Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Only us here in the Deep South and the Carolinas will know what a "Sun Drop" is..... Best dang soft drink ever made.....I buy them 3 cases at a time! ....the rest of the world has no idea what they are missing. Last edited by Shane; 07-17-2002 at 10:30 PM.

07-17-2002, 10:52 PM	#11
68 with 350 TPI Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wingate NC Posts: 456	Thats the truth. Sundrop is the best drink out __________________ Life is good with a 6-71 supercharged 355 in a 72 camaro

07-17-2002, 10:56 PM	#12
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	we rarely get sundrop around here, but when we do, I buy it like it's going out of style, that stuff rocks! __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

07-17-2002, 11:00 PM	#13
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Good God Almighty!!! 'Give me some more o' that Big Orange an' some o' dat Sundrop,Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

07-17-2002, 11:07 PM	#14
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	THE BIG O & A DROP NOW THATS A BLAST!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

07-17-2002, 11:11 PM	#15
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	That is both big and orange...and beautiful, too! I love the taillights. __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3



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07-17-2002, 11:43 PM	#16
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	well i luv big o's ride (a lot), but i never heard of a sundrop and i'm as far south as ya can get __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

07-17-2002, 11:53 PM	#17
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	lofly'a, I agree, I'm from south of New Orleans and I never heard of sundrop 'til I moved to the Carolinas. I think it started as a Carolina thing........

07-18-2002, 12:28 AM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	What kind of pop does it compair to? (yeah..I said pop...)

07-18-2002, 12:45 AM	#21
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	We call them Dopes here in the south!

07-18-2002, 01:04 AM	#23
70shortnphat "See the U.S.A....." Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Richmond TX. Posts: 269	How much $$$ do you have invested in that burb?(Not to mention gallons of blood, swet, and tears!) __________________ 1970 short bed fleetside 1949 all origional chevy 3600 1974 camaro Richmond , Texas(just S.W.of Houston)

07-18-2002, 05:54 AM	#24
scott's69 WORTHLESS CRUISERS Join Date: May 2002 Location: Lancaster, SC Posts: 237	Hey guys....I work with the BIG O and we also show our trucks together. He's a unique work of art. God had fun when He made the BIG O. He's one certified truck nut!!!! __________________ Scott Hammond Lancaster, SC 1969 Chevy2005 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 Chevy 1972 SWB 454 If you don't live for something, then you'll die for nothing. www.xclusive-images.com

07-18-2002, 07:26 AM	#25
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	Go to a What-a-Burger and get a Cherry-Lemon-SunDrop (SunDrop with a squirt of cherry syrup and a slice of lemon).....My Favorite. SunDrop and Crown Royal make a great mixed drink...... I had never heard of SunDrop (or Cheerwine or What-a-Burger) until I moved to Concord NC in '84, moved back to good ol' KY in '89 and started seeing SunDrop around here sometime in the mid '90s. Oh!!! Nice Suburban, Big O!!

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