Don't rain on the Truck God's parade... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72BlckButy · 05-02-2010, 09:46 PM

As some know I recently updated the wheels on my '69, and slowly but surely I have been updating the members that are following my build thread with a gradual glimpse of the finished product.

This past week I had been requested to post a final pic of the truck with the "caps" on the new wheels, so others could see just exactly how the truck looked with the complete package. So me, being the nice person that I am, decided to post up a pic of the truck with the new caps...

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For the past few months, I had been hoping to debut my new wheels at a local car show (Magic Dragon) and wind out posting the freshly detailed truck for all to see the end product of my '69 with it's new shoes. For the previous 7 days, the forecast began to call for rain, then thunderstorms, then clouds, so as many of us in the Midwest have learned, never listen to the forecast and just look outside. So, Saturday morning rolled around and as I stepped outside the sun was shinning, so I knew this was going to be a great day.

Loaded up the cooler, stopped for ice, and I was on my way. When I arrived down at the show, I proceeded to give the truck a quick once over and get ready what was going to be a great day. After meeting up with a few board members (GRIMSS, bigmike 71, sswitzke, hot trux, etc), looking through the 1,000 participants, and eating a couple of burgers, my day was complete.

The time rolled around to about 4:00pm and I needed to head back, due to prior engagements. So, I said goodbye to a few people, and proceeded to roll back home. As I took out on the 50 mi trip back to the house, I was enjoying the weather, and the music. As I neared 28 mi from the show, I began to hear something under the hood, and it wasn't the sound of the I6. Pulled over, raised the hood, and I see all my coolant pooring out from my motor.... you guessed it, the water pump.

I was able to make it to the next gas station, where I proceeded to wait for the next 2.5 hours for a flat bed wrecker to take my '69 back home in style. At least I saved some gas on the trip home...

The Moral of the Story

Do NOT hassle your fellow board members, as they might make the rain come in ways other than from the sky.

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**bigdon-70blazer** · 05-02-2010, 09:53 PM

Man, am I sorry to hear about that. But water pumps are easy to replace so have fun. Wheels look great! That part I could see.

**lolife99** · 05-02-2010, 09:59 PM

Sh#t happens.
At least it was after the show was over.

72BlckButy · 05-02-2010, 10:05 PM

No kidding... still had a great time, and the water pump is a minor fix. After looking at it further, I am pretty luck I didn't send the fan either through the radiator or the hood.

big_al_71 · 05-02-2010, 10:13 PM

Hey Nate it happens to the best of us.....the truck looks really good. Maybe is a sign that is time to put a serious V8 under the hood

oldblue1968chevy · 05-02-2010, 10:11 PM

Well that sucks! You'll get her fixed couldve been way worse

VA72C10 · 05-02-2010, 10:29 PM

yep, totally because you messed with us....just kidding. Hope you hsve it fixed and back on the road again soon. Truck looks fantastic even if it is a little weepy

*highperf4x4* · 05-02-2010, 10:54 PM

Man! Sorry to hear about the pump failure but glad to know it didn't do more damage and it didn't ruin your meet! Sounds like you could have spent another 2.5hrs with your buddies.

Truck looks awesome though!

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

Hey Nate it happens to the best of us.....the truck looks really good. Maybe is a sign that is time to put a serious V8 under the hood

x2!!!

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

yep, totally because you messed with us....just kidding. Hope you hsve it fixed and back on the road again soon. Truck looks fantastic even if it is a little weepy

Nate, I am going to call your truck "Voodoo" from now on!!

kingsolver72 · 05-02-2010, 11:17 PM

Sorry to hear that Nate. Diggin the wheels!

Sammy · 05-02-2010, 11:31 PM

If something is going to happens it's usually 50 miles from home. Guess it will be traveling on a trailer again from now on. Those tow bills get expensive.

big mike71 · 05-03-2010, 01:24 AM

Nate, It was good to see ya down at the show, that sucks about the water pump. I'm glad you got her home.

**67cheby** · 05-03-2010, 09:55 AM

What about a TROPHY ??? i know you had to win

70k52wd · 05-03-2010, 11:33 AM

Time to sell her.

foosed · 05-03-2010, 01:34 PM

This is kind of an odd question, but what kind of camera do you have? You always have such nice clear pictures. BTW, the truck looks awesome with the caps

**67cheby** · 05-03-2010, 01:38 PM

i would have to agree with Foosed your pics always look perfect

72BlckButy · 05-03-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Well that sucks! You'll get her fixed couldve been way worse

Yeah, I did luck out as this is an easy fix. I could get it done a lot quicker if someone would be willing to sell me some time... anyone?

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

Hey Nate it happens to the best of us.....the truck looks really good. Maybe is a sign that is time to put a serious V8 under the hood

I had thought about various ways to present this topic, but I figured most would know that I was BS'n anyway so went with the "rain" theme this week.

Hearing most of the motors drive by this weekend did make me give it a second thought though. Who knows what the future will hold...

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

yep, totally because you messed with us....just kidding. Hope you hsve it fixed and back on the road again soon. Truck looks fantastic even if it is a little weepy

I knew it was you... out of anyone, I picked you!

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Man! Sorry to hear about the pump failure but glad to know it didn't do more damage and it didn't ruin your meet! Sounds like you could have spent another 2.5hrs with your buddies.

Truck looks awesome though!

x2!!!

Nate, I am going to call your truck "Voodoo" from now on!!

Voodoo... not a bad name for the futue.

At least the storms that we ran into on the way home once it was loaded up weren't to bad, and the damage (other than the water pump) was minimal.

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Originally Posted by kingsolver72

Sorry to hear that Nate. Diggin the wheels!

Thanks Scott!

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Originally Posted by Sammy

If something is going to happens it's usually 50 miles from home. Guess it will be traveling on a trailer again from now on. Those tow bills get expensive.

Could have been worse, and thank God for AAA! Free tow..

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Originally Posted by big mike71

Nate, It was good to see ya down at the show, that sucks about the water pump. I'm glad you got her home.

Good seeing you again Mike, and it was nice to meet your son. Would have like to of joined you a little while Saturday night as I can only imagine the fun had.

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

What about a TROPHY ??? i know you had to win

Actually the line was so long, I didn't even drive it through to have it judged.

Probably a good thing now that I found out my water pump was bad.

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Originally Posted by 70k52wd

Time to sell her.

Cover the water pump and she's yours....

Just kidding!!!

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Originally Posted by foosed

This is kind of an odd question, but what kind of camera do you have? You always have such nice clear pictures. BTW, the truck looks awesome with the caps

Thanks, but I feel that my pictures are usually lacking. I'll have to check the camera model, but it is actually my wifes and is a simple day after Thanksgiving purchase. Cannon if I recall correctly... I'll get the info for you.

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

i would have to agree with Foosed your pics always look perfect

Thanks! Always have fun taking the pics, just don't always seem to get them just right though for my eye... but then again, I'm a little different.

VA72C10 · 05-03-2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

... but then again, I'm a little different.

you can say that again

no really, I mean different in a good way

72BlckButy · 05-08-2010, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foosed

This is kind of an odd question, but what kind of camera do you have? You always have such nice clear pictures. BTW, the truck looks awesome with the caps

Sorry for the delayed response...

My wife's camera is a Kodak EasyShare C633... nothing special.

**LockDoc** · 05-08-2010, 07:03 PM

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Well Nate I hope you have the truck on the mend. I have been gone so much lately I haven't been able to keep up with all of the news... Good or bad!!..

LockDoc

72BlckButy · 05-08-2010, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Well Nate I hope you have the truck on the mend. I have been gone so much lately I haven't been able to keep up with all of the news... Good or bad!!..

LockDoc

Let's just consider it a work in progress...

Hope that all is well up north for you and the Mrs.

C20-67_N_MO · 05-03-2010, 04:06 PM

Well glad you didn't mess up the engine at least.

Sure it might only be a 250ci but those are great lil engines.

**70C10Toejam** · 05-09-2010, 04:50 PM

Truck looks great! Glad to hear it wasn't worse than just the water pump.

72BlckButy · 05-09-2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 70C10Toejam

Truck looks great! Glad to hear it wasn't worse than just the water pump.

Thanks buddy! Yeah, it could have been much worse; I just lucked out where I ended up as I could have been along the highway.

05-02-2010, 09:46 PM	#1
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Don't rain on the Truck God's parade... As some know I recently updated the wheels on my '69, and slowly but surely I have been updating the members that are following my build thread with a gradual glimpse of the finished product. This past week I had been requested to post a final pic of the truck with the "caps" on the new wheels, so others could see just exactly how the truck looked with the complete package. So me, being the nice person that I am, decided to post up a pic of the truck with the new caps... For the past few months, I had been hoping to debut my new wheels at a local car show (Magic Dragon) and wind out posting the freshly detailed truck for all to see the end product of my '69 with it's new shoes. For the previous 7 days, the forecast began to call for rain, then thunderstorms, then clouds, so as many of us in the Midwest have learned, never listen to the forecast and just look outside. So, Saturday morning rolled around and as I stepped outside the sun was shinning, so I knew this was going to be a great day. Loaded up the cooler, stopped for ice, and I was on my way. When I arrived down at the show, I proceeded to give the truck a quick once over and get ready what was going to be a great day. After meeting up with a few board members (GRIMSS, bigmike 71, sswitzke, hot trux, etc), looking through the 1,000 participants, and eating a couple of burgers, my day was complete. The time rolled around to about 4:00pm and I needed to head back, due to prior engagements. So, I said goodbye to a few people, and proceeded to roll back home. As I took out on the 50 mi trip back to the house, I was enjoying the weather, and the music. As I neared 28 mi from the show, I began to hear something under the hood, and it wasn't the sound of the I6. Pulled over, raised the hood, and I see all my coolant pooring out from my motor.... you guessed it, the water pump. I was able to make it to the next gas station, where I proceeded to wait for the next 2.5 hours for a flat bed wrecker to take my '69 back home in style. At least I saved some gas on the trip home... The Moral of the Story Do NOT hassle your fellow board members, as they might make the rain come in ways other than from the sky. Check out some more pictures, here... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 05-02-2010 at 09:50 PM.

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bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Re: Don't rain on the Truck God's parade... Man, am I sorry to hear about that. But water pumps are easy to replace so have fun. Wheels look great! That part I could see.

05-02-2010, 09:59 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Don't rain on the Truck God's parade... Sh#t happens. At least it was after the show was over. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-02-2010, 10:05 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Don't rain on the Truck God's parade... No kidding... still had a great time, and the water pump is a minor fix. After looking at it further, I am pretty luck I didn't send the fan either through the radiator or the hood. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-02-2010, 10:13 PM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Don't rain on the Truck God's parade... Hey Nate it happens to the best of us.....the truck looks really good. Maybe is a sign that is time to put a serious V8 under the hood __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-02-2010, 10:11 PM	#6
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Don't rain on the Truck God's parade... Well that sucks! You'll get her fixed couldve been way worse __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-02-2010, 10:29 PM	#7
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Don't rain on the Truck God's parade... yep, totally because you messed with us....just kidding. Hope you hsve it fixed and back on the road again soon. Truck looks fantastic even if it is a little weepy __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-02-2010, 11:17 PM	#9
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,245	Re: Don't rain on the Truck God's parade... Sorry to hear that Nate. Diggin the wheels! __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith

05-02-2010, 11:31 PM	#10
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Don't rain on the Truck God's parade... If something is going to happens it's usually 50 miles from home. Guess it will be traveling on a trailer again from now on. Those tow bills get expensive. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

05-03-2010, 01:24 AM	#11
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Don't rain on the Truck God's parade... Nate, It was good to see ya down at the show, that sucks about the water pump. I'm glad you got her home. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

05-03-2010, 09:55 AM	#12
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Don't rain on the Truck God's parade... What about a TROPHY ??? i know you had to win __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-03-2010, 11:33 AM	#13
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Don't rain on the Truck God's parade... Time to sell her.

05-03-2010, 01:34 PM	#14
foosed Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huron, sd Posts: 463	Re: Don't rain on the Truck God's parade... This is kind of an odd question, but what kind of camera do you have? You always have such nice clear pictures. BTW, the truck looks awesome with the caps __________________ 1970 c/10 swb (show truck) 1972 custom/10 deluxe 4x4 (restoration pending) 2011 silverado ecsb z71 (daily driver)

05-03-2010, 01:38 PM	#15
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Don't rain on the Truck God's parade... i would have to agree with Foosed your pics always look perfect __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-08-2010, 07:03 PM	#19
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,772	Re: Don't rain on the Truck God's parade... - Well Nate I hope you have the truck on the mend. I have been gone so much lately I haven't been able to keep up with all of the news... Good or bad!!.. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -



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