The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;( - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ChiefRocka** · 08-07-2009, 09:25 PM

Today I said goodbye to my baby....not my wife or kids...but my the truck !!

"The Chief" to most of you..."Rock-a-Billy" to my kids, wife and everyone else around me.

Let me tell this WAS EXTREMELY hard for me to do....I must have a real attachment to vehicles...Thought I would not do it again, but I did it for my family....

It leaves with a kinda cool story.

Turns out this kid (18-22 tops) has been lurking around on our site here for a while...and watched my "Low-Budget" build from the start. He said he loved the truck, and watching the build.

So when it turned up on Craigslist, he couldn't believe his eyes !!

He came down the other day to check it out...and instantly fell in love, like a first kiss/love in highschool.

He asks if he could drive it...I said sure. Then he says "Can you back it out for me?" I was like Oh..no first bad sign !

It was a tite space, so I did, and pulled it to the curb. I explained to him about the close-ratio Muncie and super-tite throw on the shifter (1st and 3rd are super close).

So...he takes off (in 3rd) riding the clutch for days...so much so, you could see white smoke coming from under the truck !!

(Second bad sign, BTW)

About 5 minutes later, he calls my phone and says "Hey man, I don't think the clutch pedal is working anymore ??"

I was like "WTF did you do to my truck ?!?!" (No I didn't really, but I went to the rescue).

So I got in, and threw it in first and hit the starter....Cool we still have the clutch !!

The linkage had came off....WHAT A SIGN THAT WAS !!! Turns out, the spring that holds the clutch rod tite up against the throw-out rod broke some time the night before and was laying on the shop floor !!!

Now, if this doesn't mean the truck was saying "PLEASE, PLEASE DONT SELL ME!!!"...I dont know what does !!!
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So I was like..."So much for the sale, huh ?" (YES !!!)

But he was so 'juiced' he said I be back tomorrow with 50 $100 bills !!!

So today, I repaired the linkage...and got it going.

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...and yes used a stand. BTW, check out the crossmember..still hold'n up...even after that "Wreckless Burn-Out" !!!

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I had to straighten the rod, and make a new end. The rod was smack'n the ground, and the end was gone. (sorry, crappy pic..I was nervous)
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Man...did I LOOOVEE those wide whites !!!!!
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Here's the kid throwing in the paper-work (Almost forgot...I lost the pink..FINAL SIGN!!!)
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jmedero · 08-07-2009, 09:30 PM

as my wife has told me several times before, bigger and better the next time. I am in the same thought pattern now and know how hard that is.
Bigger and better next time.
Juan

**ChiefRocka** · 08-07-2009, 09:31 PM

Proud new owner: name is Eddie
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Unrelated, but my favorite beer (Heineken) and my favorite Restaurant !

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Well Eddie, says he is going to join us here with the "CHIEF" and continue the saga in which I have started....he wants to be a 60-66 JEDI !!!

Anyway....I already have my eyes on another truck....a 63' of course...

Also, in case you are wondering...I AM NOT LEAVING THESE GROUP OF AWESOME FRIENDS I HAVE HERE !!!!

Plus, I have a job to do !!!

**ChiefRocka** · 08-07-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jmedero

as my wife has told me several times before, bigger and better the next time. I am in the same thought pattern now and know how hard that is.
Bigger and better next time.
Juan

Funny you said that...my wife told me the same thing.

She called me and felt so bad for me....deep down, she really liked that truck.

Around the guys she was like "I'll never drive that thing!"

But when it came time to cruise, she was in it with two other girls...and I was stuck in a 4-door Caddy !!

HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED MY FAREWELL STORY !!!

**ChiefRocka** · 08-07-2009, 09:36 PM

Hold on...I have a short video of it leaving...(riding 3rd again!!!

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Let me get it on here.....

YouTube - 1963 C-10 RAT-ROD....Sold the...

rcrahn · 08-07-2009, 10:19 PM

08/07/09 - A good day to sell!

Congrats!

**ChiefRocka** · 08-07-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

wow ,John we sort of started posting on this site and built our trucks at the same time. I hope you will keep lurking around !!
I m stoked you got your asking price !

I know Sal...I know !! Didn't realize that !!

I wasn't taking half-a-penny less than $5000...thats for darn sure !!!!

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Originally Posted by rcrahn

08/07/09 - A good day to sell!

Congrats!

Thanks...did I miss something regarding the date ?

**slepysal** · 08-07-2009, 09:33 PM

wow ,John we sort of started posting on this site and built our trucks at the same time. I hope you will keep lurking around !!
I m stoked you got your asking price !

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-07-2009, 10:36 PM

seems like you will get to work on it still. He will be calling you for a new clutch soon I guess. sorry you had to sell it. I don't think i could ever sell mine. I would get rid of my Ranger before my 65. but don't quote me on that.

**ChiefRocka** · 08-07-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

seems like you will get to work on it still. He will be calling you for a new clutch soon I guess. sorry you had to sell it. I don't think i could ever sell mine. I would get rid of my Ranger before my 65. but don't quote me on that.

I know John, you've told me that many times before...but I didn't get a nice pad from my folks either....You gotta do what you gotta due !!! I have to do whats best for my growing kids....they need a bigger home !!!

I think my reasoning behind the whole thing is right !!!

Like I said...I have the resources and skills to build something 'bigger' 'stronger' 'faster' kinda like Lee Majors...

Hilandr451 · 08-08-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Like I said...I have the resources and skills to build something 'bigger' 'stronger' 'faster' kinda like Lee Majors...

Let's hope it doesn't end up to be "The six million dollar Truck"

Glad you got your asking price, but sad to see you have to sell your baby!

bubba327 · 08-08-2009, 12:08 AM

John, I feel your pain. When I was newly married I remember selling a 68 RS Camaro to a young man who had a big wad of bills and a grin that would not scrub off. But every time I saw my old car around town it pulled at my heart. I sold a 71 El Camino because my daughters car seats would not fit between the buckets. But I have had a lot of fun cars since and would not change a thing!!

**Captainfab** · 08-08-2009, 12:29 AM

That's a hard thing to do.....sell something you've put so much of yourself into. But it sounds like you did the right thing for the family. Like was already said "bigger and better the next time"

joe231 · 08-08-2009, 12:31 AM

you had better post some pics of the new pad, When you get it

62 short step · 08-08-2009, 07:52 AM

I know how you feel John, the next one will be bigger and badder!!

**ChiefRocka** · 08-08-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bubba327

John, I feel your pain. When I was newly married I remember selling a 68 RS Camaro to a young man who had a big wad of bills and a grin that would not scrub off. But every time I saw my old car around town it pulled at my heart. I sold a 71 El Camino because my daughters car seats would not fit between the buckets. But I have had a lot of fun cars since and would not change a thing!!

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

That's a hard thing to do.....sell something you've put so much of yourself into. But it sounds like you did the right thing for the family. Like was already said "bigger and better the next time"

Thanks...

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Originally Posted by joe231

you had better post some pics of the new pad, When you get it

I will for sure....after we get settled in....a new truck will be there as well

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Originally Posted by 62 short step

I know how you feel John, the next one will be bigger and badder!!

I agree....

Thanks fellas....

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-08-2009, 08:55 AM

I would do the same thing for Luca. If you need some help fixing anything on the new house you let me know and I can come help you out.

**ChiefRocka** · 08-08-2009, 09:02 AM

Cool man...I appreciate it.

Now I just need to find the right house. We have to be out of the current place in a couple weeks....finishing up a few things that were found on the 'health & safety' report...nothing big.

Being that I do door installs too, I have a $hit load of construction tools as well.

Looking for a home with a HUGE yard, with RV access to the back.....I always wanted to build one of those 'Jesse James' style metal swing gates...

Wife says "NO WAY !!!" (no that I sold my truck, I have some ammo

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We'll leave this for a new post someday in 'General'

hAetWagon · 08-08-2009, 02:35 PM

I'm real sorry to hear that Bro. Myself and some guys from my class are going to be attending Good Guys and I was looking forward to seeing it as I assumed you and others would be there.

daverod · 08-08-2009, 02:40 PM

Don't look now but I think that ahole is taking a leak on your truck.

Good luck on your gate.

Just messing with you Chief

I always wanted a JJ gate too.

daverod · 08-08-2009, 02:57 PM

There you go.

Could'nt find it before. Kept talking about some cowboy robber dude.

West coast choppers gate.

**grumpy** · 08-08-2009, 04:39 PM

Well. Cool and a bummer all at once..
You'll be happy knowing it helps the family, and theres always another one around the corner.

My 63 Burb has 23hrs left and its likely going too.

I sold my wife's little 61 Scotty camper to pay bills, and then later found a nicer, slightly bigger 61 Yellowstone that she loves.

So I put a deposit on the camper, that I cant pay for...haha
So the burb gotta go and she'll be happy, and I'll buy another one to play with...
Such is the circle of cars for me...

4dranch · 08-08-2009, 04:38 PM

John, sorry to hear about the Cheif but glad you got what you asked for it.....If you get real lonely for a 63 to fool with just hollar.....

ol Curt · 08-08-2009, 07:54 PM

John,

You did the right thing and are a better man for it. Your wife and kids will appreciate it when they are in their house. You have great skills and will easily be able to build another when the time is right!

**ChiefRocka** · 06-13-2010, 12:12 PM

ttt - Remember this thing ?

08-07-2009, 09:25 PM	#1
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;( Today I said goodbye to my baby....not my wife or kids...but my the truck !! "The Chief" to most of you..."Rock-a-Billy" to my kids, wife and everyone else around me. Let me tell this WAS EXTREMELY hard for me to do....I must have a real attachment to vehicles...Thought I would not do it again, but I did it for my family.... It leaves with a kinda cool story. Turns out this kid (18-22 tops) has been lurking around on our site here for a while...and watched my "Low-Budget" build from the start. He said he loved the truck, and watching the build. So when it turned up on Craigslist, he couldn't believe his eyes !! He came down the other day to check it out...and instantly fell in love, like a first kiss/love in highschool. He asks if he could drive it...I said sure. Then he says "Can you back it out for me?" I was like Oh..no first bad sign ! It was a tite space, so I did, and pulled it to the curb. I explained to him about the close-ratio Muncie and super-tite throw on the shifter (1st and 3rd are super close). So...he takes off (in 3rd) riding the clutch for days...so much so, you could see white smoke coming from under the truck !! (Second bad sign, BTW) About 5 minutes later, he calls my phone and says "Hey man, I don't think the clutch pedal is working anymore ??" I was like "WTF did you do to my truck ?!?!" (No I didn't really, but I went to the rescue). So I got in, and threw it in first and hit the starter....Cool we still have the clutch !! The linkage had came off....WHAT A SIGN THAT WAS !!! Turns out, the spring that holds the clutch rod tite up against the throw-out rod broke some time the night before and was laying on the shop floor !!! Now, if this doesn't mean the truck was saying "PLEASE, PLEASE DONT SELL ME!!!"...I dont know what does !!! - - Here's the spring: - - - - So I was like..."So much for the sale, huh ?" (YES !!!) But he was so 'juiced' he said I be back tomorrow with 50 $100 bills !!! So today, I repaired the linkage...and got it going. Jacked it up.... - - - - ...and yes used a stand. BTW, check out the crossmember..still hold'n up...even after that "Wreckless Burn-Out" !!! - - - - I had to straighten the rod, and make a new end. The rod was smack'n the ground, and the end was gone. (sorry, crappy pic..I was nervous) - - - - - - Man...did I LOOOVEE those wide whites !!!!! - - - - - - Here's the kid throwing in the paper-work (Almost forgot...I lost the pink..FINAL SIGN!!!) - - - - - __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 08-08-2009 at 08:48 AM.

08-07-2009, 09:30 PM	#2
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;( as my wife has told me several times before, bigger and better the next time. I am in the same thought pattern now and know how hard that is. Bigger and better next time. Juan __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

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ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;( Proud new owner: name is Eddie - - - - - - Unrelated, but my favorite beer (Heineken) and my favorite Restaurant ! - - - - - Well Eddie, says he is going to join us here with the "CHIEF" and continue the saga in which I have started....he wants to be a 60-66 JEDI !!! Anyway....I already have my eyes on another truck....a 63' of course... Also, in case you are wondering...I AM NOT LEAVING THESE GROUP OF AWESOME FRIENDS I HAVE HERE !!!! Plus, I have a job to do !!! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

08-07-2009, 10:19 PM	#6
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;( 08/07/09 - A good day to sell! Congrats!

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slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;( wow ,John we sort of started posting on this site and built our trucks at the same time. I hope you will keep lurking around !! I m stoked you got your asking price ! __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

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Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;( seems like you will get to work on it still. He will be calling you for a new clutch soon I guess. sorry you had to sell it. I don't think i could ever sell mine. I would get rid of my Ranger before my 65. but don't quote me on that. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 08-07-2009 at 10:36 PM.

08-08-2009, 12:08 AM	#12
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;( John, I feel your pain. When I was newly married I remember selling a 68 RS Camaro to a young man who had a big wad of bills and a grin that would not scrub off. But every time I saw my old car around town it pulled at my heart. I sold a 71 El Camino because my daughters car seats would not fit between the buckets. But I have had a lot of fun cars since and would not change a thing!! __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

08-08-2009, 12:29 AM	#13
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;( That's a hard thing to do.....sell something you've put so much of yourself into. But it sounds like you did the right thing for the family. Like was already said "bigger and better the next time" __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;( you had better post some pics of the new pad, When you get it __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;( I know how you feel John, the next one will be bigger and badder!! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

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Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;( I would do the same thing for Luca. If you need some help fixing anything on the new house you let me know and I can come help you out. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

08-08-2009, 09:02 AM	#18
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;( Cool man...I appreciate it. Now I just need to find the right house. We have to be out of the current place in a couple weeks....finishing up a few things that were found on the 'health & safety' report...nothing big. Being that I do door installs too, I have a $hit load of construction tools as well. Looking for a home with a HUGE yard, with RV access to the back.....I always wanted to build one of those 'Jesse James' style metal swing gates... Wife says "NO WAY !!!" (no that I sold my truck, I have some ammo) We'll leave this for a new post someday in 'General' __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 08-08-2009 at 10:51 PM.

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hAetWagon Schlongbed MEMBER (heh)#15 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento Posts: 232	Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;( I'm real sorry to hear that Bro. Myself and some guys from my class are going to be attending Good Guys and I was looking forward to seeing it as I assumed you and others would be there. __________________ 82 Chevy Blazer 4wd.RIP 1965 Chevy C10,350V8 Get it reliable,then puttin' it in the weeds.. "Old truck, all new headaches."

08-08-2009, 02:40 PM	#20
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;( Don't look now but I think that ahole is taking a leak on your truck. Good luck on your gate. Just messing with you Chief I always wanted a JJ gate too. Attached Images __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it" Last edited by daverod; 08-08-2009 at 02:51 PM.

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grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;( Well. Cool and a bummer all at once.. You'll be happy knowing it helps the family, and theres always another one around the corner. My 63 Burb has 23hrs left and its likely going too. I sold my wife's little 61 Scotty camper to pay bills, and then later found a nicer, slightly bigger 61 Yellowstone that she loves. So I put a deposit on the camper, that I cant pay for...haha So the burb gotta go and she'll be happy, and I'll buy another one to play with... Such is the circle of cars for me... __________________ Tim Road Hounds

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4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;( John, sorry to hear about the Cheif but glad you got what you asked for it.....If you get real lonely for a 63 to fool with just hollar..... __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

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ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;( John, You did the right thing and are a better man for it. Your wife and kids will appreciate it when they are in their house. You have great skills and will easily be able to build another when the time is right! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

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ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;( ttt - Remember this thing ? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

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