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Select · 01-09-2010, 08:00 PM

I can't figure out why this was done.

Smallz72project · 01-09-2010, 08:12 PM

cant really say as to why the skulls, cds, and paint. But if you notice they are parked in handicap and looks like there are some bungie cords hanging off the opening on the tire side...my assumption would be that its so they can load unload a wheelchair or scooter of some sort easier...just an educated guess.

ace of shades · 01-09-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Smallz72project

cant really say as to why the skulls, cds, and paint. But if you notice they are parked in handicap and looks like there are some bungie cords hanging off the opening on the tire side...my assumption would be that its so they can load unload a wheelchair or scooter of some sort easier...just an educated guess.

there was a little bit here

zythen · 01-09-2010, 08:32 PM

First thing I noticed is the Marine Corps plate on the tailgate. Being prior service that's enough for me to know why there are a bunch of strange things on the truck and I would also go with the possibility of it being a wounded veteran's truck.

71swb4x4 · 01-09-2010, 08:35 PM

The first thing I noticed was that it was a Wal-Mart parking lot. At that point nothing about the truck surprises me.

big_al_71 · 01-09-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

The first thing I noticed was that it was a Wal-Mart parking lot. At that point nothing about the truck surprises me.

I have to agree but then I noticed it parked in a handicaped parking space so it makes me think that the person might be mentally challenge to build such an abortion of a truck.

Select · 01-09-2010, 11:30 PM

I didn't know it had been posted over in the other thread. I couldn't get past the first picture in that thread. Atleast this truck would be easier to fix than the other.

mixermike · 01-10-2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

The first thing I noticed was that it was a Wal-Mart parking lot. At that point nothing about the truck surprises me.

ls1nova71 · 01-10-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

The first thing I noticed was that it was a Wal-Mart parking lot. At that point nothing about the truck surprises me.

Ummm, like this, http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/

**RPOZ11** · 01-10-2010, 03:26 PM

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Ummm, like this, http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/

mike16 · 01-09-2010, 09:33 PM

is it a canadian model?

67CHIP72 · 01-09-2010, 11:39 PM

That's known as a Mother-in-Law notch. So as to have a spot for the Mother-in Law.

pritch · 01-10-2010, 12:20 AM

Someone REALLY likes the skull and bones look. Didja notice those wheels? I bet all the CDs are death metal

**mr48chev** · 01-10-2010, 01:39 AM

I'd venture to say that the cutout in the side serves or served a purpose either now or at a previous time. From where it is sitting and what not I'd think now. And there those out there who think that sticking junk like that on their vehicles is "customizing". But he doesn't have the painted on black bra on the front that I have seen quite a number of around here along with a spoiler made out of a 1x10 board.

unclewatts · 01-10-2010, 05:53 AM

It just make me sick.

PanelDeland · 01-10-2010, 07:25 AM

The decoration,I just don't understand but in my youth,I might have wanted to take a trip thru his mind just to see what it was like.As far as the cutout bed,I've seen it before and there was a "Lincoln" welder mounted crossways.

Hottrucks · 01-10-2010, 09:03 AM

seems like I see a new one of these every couple years around here...usually odd ball model cars I think it has something to do with the frat houses at Dartmouth college?? ( they did film animal house here) they have just about anything glued to them from shark fins, cd's, coat hangers or what ever they can find?? ussually followed by some sort of paint job done with an odd color from a rattle can...the last one I saw was Gold....and I dont mean gold I mean GOLD as in off the Xmas tree....I dont get it but it does make a statement!!

ace of shades · 01-10-2010, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Hottrucks

seems like I see a new one of these every couple years around here...usually odd ball model cars I think it has something to do with the frat houses at Dartmouth college?? ( they did film animal house here) ....

Dartmouth has nothing to do with where animal house was filmed, Unless they picked up the whole collage and moved it to Eugene, you're on the wrong coast even

Hottrucks · 01-11-2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ace of shades

Dartmouth has nothing to do with where animal house was filmed, Unless they picked up the whole collage and moved it to Eugene, you're on the coast even

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationa...s_Animal_House

National Lampoon's Animal House is a 1978 American comedy film directed by John Landis. The screenplay was adapted by Douglas Kenney, Chris Miller and Harold Ramis from stories written by Miller and published in National Lampoon magazine based on Miller's experiences in the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity at Dartmouth College,

Check....and in case you where woundering it was in the news this morning for a fire in the walls spreading to the attic last night

ace of shades · 01-11-2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Hottrucks

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationa...s_Animal_House

National Lampoon's Animal House is a 1978 American comedy film directed by John Landis. The screenplay was adapted by Douglas Kenney, Chris Miller and Harold Ramis from stories written by Miller and published in National Lampoon magazine based on Miller's experiences in the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity at Dartmouth College,

Check....and in case you where woundering it was in the news this morning for a fire in the walls spreading to the attic last night

I didn't say it wasn't about Dartmouth - I said it wasn't filmed at dartmouth read over the wiki link a little better

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Originally Posted by ace of shades

Dartmouth has nothing to do with where animal house was filmed, Unless they picked up the whole collage and moved it to Eugene, you're on the wrong coast even

getting back on track though, I'm sure that everything on that truck has a meaning to the owner OR, it means nothing and he just started gluing random crap all over it so people would go WTF

**RPOZ11** · 01-10-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

As far as the cutout bed,I've seen it before and there was a "Lincoln" welder mounted crossways.

That was my thoughts......

68C15 · 01-10-2010, 09:50 AM

you know what? if I was handicapped I would probably do the same thing. I'll bet you a round of Roshambo the guy is on a small fixed income and did what he had to do. granted I dislike a guy cutting up a classic but I also like that he is driving a good truck and not some minivan. I'll give him 5 virtual rep points for that.

Mudder · 01-10-2010, 12:40 PM

Hmmmm, I wonder if you guys would feel any different about the truck if you knew the guy had both legs blown off trying to drag another wounded soldier to cover in Vietnam. You know when I look at something like that, I smile, shake my head and move on. It's his truck, his money and he can do however, whatever he wants. If he's a vet and needs something for that truck that I have, he can have it.

0331grunt · 01-11-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudder

Hmmmm, I wonder if you guys would feel any different about the truck if you knew the guy had both legs blown off trying to drag another wounded soldier to cover in Vietnam. You know when I look at something like that, I smile, shake my head and move on. It's his truck, his money and he can do however, whatever he wants. If he's a vet and needs something for that truck that I have, he can have it.

... it is unique, for sure!

pmpski_1 · 01-11-2010, 01:29 PM

I like the "wheelchair notch" theory. As for the rest of it, seems like an Art Car.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_car

I see a lot of these in Seattle. Kinda cool if you ask me, but it's sure to p**s off fans of the models being made into "art". One of my favorites from around here is an 80's Ford Ranger that is covered in Ivy. I've never been close enough to see if it's real or fake ivy, but based on the tool rack I'm guessing the owner is a gardener or landscaper. I wish I could find a pic.

01-09-2010, 08:00 PM	#1
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01-09-2010, 08:12 PM	#2
Smallz72project Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 273	Re: Has anyone seen this yet? cant really say as to why the skulls, cds, and paint. But if you notice they are parked in handicap and looks like there are some bungie cords hanging off the opening on the tire side...my assumption would be that its so they can load unload a wheelchair or scooter of some sort easier...just an educated guess. __________________ - 1967 Chevy C10 shortbox - 1984 Chevy K10 "Mater"- SWB 305 manual, retired sheriffs truck, Current Frame Off Project - 1986 Chevy K10 LWB 350/350 Daily Driver/project

01-09-2010, 08:32 PM	#4
zythen Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 35	Re: Has anyone seen this yet? First thing I noticed is the Marine Corps plate on the tailgate. Being prior service that's enough for me to know why there are a bunch of strange things on the truck and I would also go with the possibility of it being a wounded veteran's truck.

01-09-2010, 08:35 PM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Has anyone seen this yet? The first thing I noticed was that it was a Wal-Mart parking lot. At that point nothing about the truck surprises me. __________________ 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.

01-09-2010, 11:30 PM	#7
Select Friday's Toy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ovilla, TX Posts: 574	Re: Has anyone seen this yet? I didn't know it had been posted over in the other thread. I couldn't get past the first picture in that thread. Atleast this truck would be easier to fix than the other. __________________ 68 C10, SWB Fleetside with a 454, Turbo 400 and 4.11 posi....Exxon/Mobil loves me. 2009 Jeep Rubicon 2011 Powerstroke FX4 (totaled) 71 C10, SWB Fleet with factory tilt 72 LWB C10, 350 700R4 with factory tilt

01-09-2010, 09:33 PM	#11
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,529	Re: Has anyone seen this yet? is it a canadian model?

01-09-2010, 11:39 PM	#12
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: Has anyone seen this yet? That's known as a Mother-in-Law notch. So as to have a spot for the Mother-in Law. __________________ In Search Of

01-10-2010, 12:20 AM	#13
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: Has anyone seen this yet? Someone REALLY likes the skull and bones look. Didja notice those wheels? I bet all the CDs are death metal __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

01-10-2010, 01:39 AM	#14
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,708	Re: Has anyone seen this yet? I'd venture to say that the cutout in the side serves or served a purpose either now or at a previous time. From where it is sitting and what not I'd think now. And there those out there who think that sticking junk like that on their vehicles is "customizing". But he doesn't have the painted on black bra on the front that I have seen quite a number of around here along with a spoiler made out of a 1x10 board.

01-10-2010, 05:53 AM	#15
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01-10-2010, 07:25 AM	#16
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Has anyone seen this yet? The decoration,I just don't understand but in my youth,I might have wanted to take a trip thru his mind just to see what it was like.As far as the cutout bed,I've seen it before and there was a "Lincoln" welder mounted crossways. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-10-2010, 09:03 AM	#17
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Has anyone seen this yet? seems like I see a new one of these every couple years around here...usually odd ball model cars I think it has something to do with the frat houses at Dartmouth college?? ( they did film animal house here) they have just about anything glued to them from shark fins, cd's, coat hangers or what ever they can find?? ussually followed by some sort of paint job done with an odd color from a rattle can...the last one I saw was Gold....and I dont mean gold I mean GOLD as in off the Xmas tree....I dont get it but it does make a statement!! __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

01-10-2010, 09:50 AM	#22
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Has anyone seen this yet? you know what? if I was handicapped I would probably do the same thing. I'll bet you a round of Roshambo the guy is on a small fixed income and did what he had to do. granted I dislike a guy cutting up a classic but I also like that he is driving a good truck and not some minivan. I'll give him 5 virtual rep points for that.

01-10-2010, 12:40 PM	#23
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Has anyone seen this yet? Hmmmm, I wonder if you guys would feel any different about the truck if you knew the guy had both legs blown off trying to drag another wounded soldier to cover in Vietnam. You know when I look at something like that, I smile, shake my head and move on. It's his truck, his money and he can do however, whatever he wants. If he's a vet and needs something for that truck that I have, he can have it. Last edited by Mudder; 01-10-2010 at 12:42 PM.

01-11-2010, 01:29 PM	#25
pmpski_1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 505	Re: Has anyone seen this yet? I like the "wheelchair notch" theory. As for the rest of it, seems like an Art Car. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_car I see a lot of these in Seattle. Kinda cool if you ask me, but it's sure to p**s off fans of the models being made into "art". One of my favorites from around here is an 80's Ford Ranger that is covered in Ivy. I've never been close enough to see if it's real or fake ivy, but based on the tool rack I'm guessing the owner is a gardener or landscaper. I wish I could find a pic. __________________ Curry in a Hurry: SB rebuild for my 71 C20



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