Saturday pics (4-18) Spring Rod Run - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

see ten · 04-18-2009, 10:03 PM

Here we are again guys! The weather was forecasted to be primo today so we loaded up in the 54 for our longest trip in it to date. The Grand Rod Run was this weekend and is usually THE place to be if you want to see thousands of cars and trucks scattered about. Let's move on to some pics!!

Double jeopardy/controversy here guys... a chopped top and a late model bed! ( Yep, That's Christy's 54 back behind it)

Can't get away from em can we...??

This joker has some tremendously wide rear tires...apparently they didn't photograph well.

This one was a Big Block A/C buckets Super Cheyenne...I think the price was 35K or so.

see ten · 04-18-2009, 10:13 PM

This ones got the look...

Anyone got any ideas on how to make a new fully polished set of these have that old "as cast" texture to em??

All that tire and still running 5 lug 1/2 ton running gear...tsk, tsk...when are they gonna learn??

see ten · 04-18-2009, 10:17 PM

I went to high school with a guy that had an old Volvo...it wan't near this cool!

see ten · 04-18-2009, 10:21 PM

Interesting quad cab conversion.

see ten · 04-18-2009, 10:27 PM

see ten · 04-18-2009, 10:31 PM

Quite possibly the deal of the day...

It's nothing for me to step out in to traffic for a shot!!

LOW DOUGH · 04-24-2009, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by see ten

Interesting quad cab conversion.

I think the truck is this one...... Toomanytoyz pointed it out. I know what he is thinking. Has to be this one. Has the same wheels and interior. Has some paint added to the top now.

Linky

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

Found this while searching the Evil, It Appears to be well Done...........

Sorry if a Repost, I Looked to see if another Thread had been Started with no Luck..........

Rick

King Cab

SacramentoJoe · 04-18-2009, 10:24 PM

Great pictures of some great cars and trucks! Looks like it was a fun day.

*project 67 sub* · 04-18-2009, 10:27 PM

that thing is sweet
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*project 67 sub* · 04-18-2009, 10:34 PM

that thing is pretty bad^^^

toomanytoyz · 04-18-2009, 10:59 PM

Great Pics as Usual, Did u happen to get any other Pics of this Truck?

Thanks, Rick

see ten · 04-18-2009, 11:12 PM

The only shots I got of that one were the two that I posted.

Critter · 04-18-2009, 11:14 PM

They are all really nice, but this white one gets my vote!

jbristo67 · 04-18-2009, 11:15 PM

All those trucks for sale makes me sad for their owners

see ten · 04-18-2009, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jbristo67

All those trucks for sale makes me sad for their owners

With the way most of em are priced you shouldn't be sad!

The Rod Run weekends are known for having highly inflated prices.

You have to look at it like this. Either they're selling something that they've got very little in trying to make some money...Or they're tired of it and want to move on to something else...Then there's the minority that are genuinely in a bind and turning loose their pickup in order to make ends meet somewhere else. I DEFINITLY have no pity for the first two...The guys in the other category...at least they've got something of value that someone else desires, otherwise they'd be even worse off. I'm happy that they're smart enough to turn loose of an old truck that they're probably not driving and don't need instead of loosing they're home or business.

Besides, very few of us on this forum would have a truck to work on if it wasn't for someone else deciding that they didn't want it anymore!

I'm not sure but I would bet that the number of one owner/original purchaser members here are very low.

Alan's Classic · 04-18-2009, 11:33 PM

I was wondering why I didn't see you in Canton. Thanks for the pics. I posted some pics from Canton. LINKY

ap2002 · 04-19-2009, 01:14 AM

awesome pics! i always enjoy looking at your pictures......

thanks for posting them up!

67ChevyRedneck · 04-19-2009, 01:37 AM

This is just too cool

It's a shame you don't have any more pics of the ex. cab! It looks to have been really well done.

Camper Power · 04-19-2009, 02:40 AM

you sure your at a car show and not a classic car dealership. i personally like the green stepper.

OARNGESI · 04-19-2009, 04:00 AM

Nice pics

meansting04 · 04-19-2009, 05:08 AM

Lots of cool stuff here. This was a great event wish i could have been there to enjoy first hand.

lofly'a · 04-19-2009, 06:16 AM

looks like the 57 runs, but that appears to be a mock-up block and probably has an air-cooled engine underneath. just going by the fact that theres no water pump bosses cast into it. would be a hell of a ride if it was a sbc.

see ten · 04-19-2009, 08:51 AM

Thanks guys!

I've seen ride on scooters like this before that have briggs engines (or something similar) hidden under the body. I'm pretty sure that this one had one of those "mock up" blocks like you see in the parts stores with all the chrome goodies on it. You'll also notice that there is no distributor. The wires just run from one side of the dummy block to the other. It was difficult to get a clear shot of it with all the people crowding around it.

As far as it not being a show...You're correct! None of these were taken on the show grounds. There are thousands of cars and trucks that just come up to cruise the strip. People know that there are going to be a lot of guys wandering around with car/truck fever due to seeing all of these old vehicles that they wish they could call their own so they slap a "For Sale" sign on em. Most of them aren't really for sale. They've got "Dream Prices" on them. On the other hand, if you're a motivated seller and have got your ride priced to sell, this is the place to make it happen. I've heard rumors of suitcases of cash changing hands at this event, but I've never seen it. One of my first trips I made to this show I did watch two guys negotiating a trade on a couple of Pro-street cars, the trailers they were hauled in on and the tow rigs. I've got a buddy that drove his 70-73 RS Camaro up there and plopped a for sale sign on it and the car was sold in less then ten minutes. He priced it for more then what he had in it but apparently it was still to cheap. He says now that he should have just pulled the sign and told the guys that were argueing about which one of em saw it first that it was no longer for sale....Then get in it and drive down the strip find a new parking spot and mark it up! I've got another friend that bought a kit/custom bike that was covered with chrome and billet for less then what the engine would have cost him to replace...the bike had 300 miles on it. Deals do happen at this show. I guess you've just gotta be at the right place at the right time.

68,69 K20 · 04-19-2009, 10:35 AM

That Volvo gasser is sick, love it!

tvblazer78 · 04-19-2009, 01:25 PM

Thanks for the pics, I had to much yard work and did not get to make it..

04-18-2009, 10:03 PM	#1
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Saturday pics (4-18) Spring Rod Run Here we are again guys! The weather was forecasted to be primo today so we loaded up in the 54 for our longest trip in it to date. The Grand Rod Run was this weekend and is usually THE place to be if you want to see thousands of cars and trucks scattered about. Let's move on to some pics!! Double jeopardy/controversy here guys... a chopped top and a late model bed! ( Yep, That's Christy's 54 back behind it) Can't get away from em can we...?? This joker has some tremendously wide rear tires...apparently they didn't photograph well. This one was a Big Block A/C buckets Super Cheyenne...I think the price was 35K or so.

04-18-2009, 10:13 PM	#2
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Saturday pics (4-18) Spring Rod Run This ones got the look... Anyone got any ideas on how to make a new fully polished set of these have that old "as cast" texture to em?? All that tire and still running 5 lug 1/2 ton running gear...tsk, tsk...when are they gonna learn??

04-18-2009, 10:17 PM	#3
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Saturday pics (4-18) Spring Rod Run I went to high school with a guy that had an old Volvo...it wan't near this cool!

04-18-2009, 10:21 PM	#4
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Saturday pics (4-18) Spring Rod Run Interesting quad cab conversion.

04-18-2009, 10:27 PM	#5
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Saturday pics (4-18) Spring Rod Run

04-18-2009, 10:31 PM	#6
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Saturday pics (4-18) Spring Rod Run Quite possibly the deal of the day... It's nothing for me to step out in to traffic for a shot!!

04-18-2009, 10:24 PM	#8
SacramentoJoe Always Fixing Things Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 390	Re: Saturday pics (4-18) Spring Rod Run Great pictures of some great cars and trucks! Looks like it was a fun day. __________________ Just an Average Joe ‘68 GMC 307 3spd – My dad's original truck 310,000 miles

04-18-2009, 10:27 PM	#9
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Saturday pics (4-18) Spring Rod Run that thing is sweet

04-18-2009, 10:34 PM	#10
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Saturday pics (4-18) Spring Rod Run that thing is pretty bad^^^

04-18-2009, 10:59 PM	#11
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: Saturday pics (4-18) Spring Rod Run Great Pics as Usual, Did u happen to get any other Pics of this Truck? Thanks, Rick Attached Images __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

04-18-2009, 11:12 PM	#12
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Saturday pics (4-18) Spring Rod Run The only shots I got of that one were the two that I posted.

04-18-2009, 11:14 PM	#13
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04-18-2009, 11:15 PM	#14
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04-18-2009, 11:33 PM	#16
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04-19-2009, 01:14 AM	#17
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04-19-2009, 01:37 AM	#18
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Saturday pics (4-18) Spring Rod Run This is just too cool It's a shame you don't have any more pics of the ex. cab! It looks to have been really well done. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

04-19-2009, 02:40 AM	#19
Camper Power Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grande Prairie Alberta Posts: 261	Re: Saturday pics (4-18) Spring Rod Run you sure your at a car show and not a classic car dealership. i personally like the green stepper. __________________ eh 1970 Chevy C20 daily driver 1975 GMC Jimmy 4x4 project 1966 GMC C10 Dad's project

04-19-2009, 04:00 AM	#20
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04-19-2009, 05:08 AM	#21
meansting04 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: travis afb Posts: 304	Re: Saturday pics (4-18) Spring Rod Run Lots of cool stuff here. This was a great event wish i could have been there to enjoy first hand. __________________ 67 gmc 1/2 ton, 5.0 v6, 4 speed SOLD!! 70 Chevy C-10, 355, th400, 3.73's 2/4 drop

04-19-2009, 06:16 AM	#22
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	Re: Saturday pics (4-18) Spring Rod Run looks like the 57 runs, but that appears to be a mock-up block and probably has an air-cooled engine underneath. just going by the fact that theres no water pump bosses cast into it. would be a hell of a ride if it was a sbc. __________________ -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

04-19-2009, 08:51 AM	#23
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Saturday pics (4-18) Spring Rod Run Thanks guys! I've seen ride on scooters like this before that have briggs engines (or something similar) hidden under the body. I'm pretty sure that this one had one of those "mock up" blocks like you see in the parts stores with all the chrome goodies on it. You'll also notice that there is no distributor. The wires just run from one side of the dummy block to the other. It was difficult to get a clear shot of it with all the people crowding around it. As far as it not being a show...You're correct! None of these were taken on the show grounds. There are thousands of cars and trucks that just come up to cruise the strip. People know that there are going to be a lot of guys wandering around with car/truck fever due to seeing all of these old vehicles that they wish they could call their own so they slap a "For Sale" sign on em. Most of them aren't really for sale. They've got "Dream Prices" on them. On the other hand, if you're a motivated seller and have got your ride priced to sell, this is the place to make it happen. I've heard rumors of suitcases of cash changing hands at this event, but I've never seen it. One of my first trips I made to this show I did watch two guys negotiating a trade on a couple of Pro-street cars, the trailers they were hauled in on and the tow rigs. I've got a buddy that drove his 70-73 RS Camaro up there and plopped a for sale sign on it and the car was sold in less then ten minutes. He priced it for more then what he had in it but apparently it was still to cheap. He says now that he should have just pulled the sign and told the guys that were argueing about which one of em saw it first that it was no longer for sale....Then get in it and drive down the strip find a new parking spot and mark it up! I've got another friend that bought a kit/custom bike that was covered with chrome and billet for less then what the engine would have cost him to replace...the bike had 300 miles on it. Deals do happen at this show. I guess you've just gotta be at the right place at the right time.

04-19-2009, 10:35 AM	#24
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: Saturday pics (4-18) Spring Rod Run That Volvo gasser is sick, love it! __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin

04-19-2009, 01:25 PM	#25
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Saturday pics (4-18) Spring Rod Run Thanks for the pics, I had to much yard work and did not get to make it.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

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