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shopking72 · 06-04-2010, 01:02 AM

My wife and I have had the whole week off and we have just been takin it easy around the house. We havent been to the drive in since my 68 Impala was still together when we were younger, so it was nice to go again in a nice classic like my truck. Just thought I'd share some pics

Sitting in line at the gate

Found a good spot in the middle

My new clear parking lenses

Chairs in the back ready

shaneschevys · 06-04-2010, 01:16 AM

Great pics! There arent to many drive in's left around.

1949gmc · 06-04-2010, 01:43 AM

Awesome pics! I am so jealous.....

What movie did you see?

tim21391 · 06-04-2010, 03:04 AM

Sexy!!

beebster · 06-04-2010, 03:08 AM

I made one of those pics my computer screensaver. ha ha.
the one where the screen is in the back and truck facing forward.
nice pics shopking72!

silverstreak · 06-04-2010, 06:42 AM

Sharp looking truck.
Good for you for taking some time off to relax and enjoy life.
We had a couple of drive-ins around here whe I was a kid, trouble is I never got a chance to go to either one. Now, one's a shopping center and one's an office building.

Kel's 72 GMC · 06-04-2010, 07:04 AM

Nice truck. Nice stance also how much did u lower it front and rear?

Shyguy · 06-04-2010, 08:57 AM

You have a great looking truck.

I used one of your pictures for my desktop and saved some of the rest for future viewing.

I have a '71 and really debating which way to go with the restoration, but your pictures give me so great ideas.

I like the stance of your truck and the wheels.

Danny

shopking72 · 06-04-2010, 11:02 AM

Thanks all. We saw Shrek Forever After, it was pretty funny.

Truck is lowered 4.5 in the front and 5.5 in the rear.

Future mods coming up are some wider tires in the back and new exhaust.

Jacfourteen · 06-04-2010, 11:48 AM

Can't beat watching a movie in the back of one of these truck's! Wish there was a drive in around here.

DZL1 · 06-04-2010, 01:23 PM

Great pics! Thanks for sharing.

DZL1.

shopking72 · 06-04-2010, 02:45 PM

I'm glad that the drive in is able to stay open. They were sayin before the movie that when all the projectors go to digital they wont be able to afford to upgrade. sucks.

C20-67_N_MO · 06-04-2010, 02:50 PM

Just a question for ya....

Was the sound piped thru your radio or was it on one of those speaker poles?

Brings back some great memories growing up.

Thanks for sharing!

shopking72 · 06-04-2010, 05:11 PM

The sound was played through my stereo with a FM station and they were also coming through the poles, but I didnt use those

68gmsee · 06-04-2010, 05:24 PM

Great memories for me.

I'm showing my age here but I grew up when drive inn theaters were in their prime. Most of the time they were the sole source of entertainment for us country boys back in the 50's and 60's. Lots of good memories.

**71blksuper4x4** · 06-04-2010, 08:07 PM

ShopKing, where was the drive in at? Osowatomie? Thanks Trevor

PanelDeland · 06-04-2010, 08:19 PM

Here's help finding a drive in

http://www.driveinmovie.com/mainmenu.htm

Hope there's one near you.If you've never been don't put it off they may all be gone soon with the cost of digitalization and the advent of projection size Plasma or LCD screens.

shopking72 · 06-04-2010, 08:35 PM

Hey Trevor it was in Wichita, KS. Thats where I live.

Nice link Panel, thanks.

Shyguy · 06-04-2010, 08:42 PM

There use be one north of Sikeston, Missouri we use to go to when I was a teenager.
I don't know when it closed because it was still open when I left for the military in 1964.

When we lived in the San Fransico Bay Area in the 70's we went to a few in that area, can't remember when they closed though.

When we were raising a family it was a cheap way to take the kids to the movies and if they got tired they could go to sleep, then we had a station wagon.

Danny

big mike71 · 06-04-2010, 10:31 PM

Nice truck, cool pics. We have alot of drive-ins around here, But I don't go to any of them, because I would fall asleep before the first movie was over.

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-04-2010, 11:10 PM

Very nice truck and cool pics! I love going to drive ins!

ERASER5 · 06-04-2010, 11:46 PM

So, did the cargo light give off a romantic glow?

shopking72 · 06-05-2010, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ERASER5

So, did the cargo light give off a romantic glow?

Ha it sure did

chevyblazer · 06-05-2010, 12:52 AM

awesome nice truck

PanelDeland · 06-05-2010, 02:44 PM

I usually go with the candle light.Citronella helps keep the bugs away also.

06-04-2010, 01:02 AM	#1
shopking72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 774	Went to the drive in tonight (PICS) My wife and I have had the whole week off and we have just been takin it easy around the house. We havent been to the drive in since my 68 Impala was still together when we were younger, so it was nice to go again in a nice classic like my truck. Just thought I'd share some pics Sitting in line at the gate Found a good spot in the middle My new clear parking lenses Chairs in the back ready __________________ 1972 C10 LWB- 4.5 Front and 5 Rear Drop, 406/TH350 1966 Caprice 1968 Impala (Frame Off LSX Project) 2001 Tahoe LT 2013 Hyundai Elantra 2010 Kawasaki Z1000

06-04-2010, 01:16 AM	#2
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Went to the drive in tonight (PICS) Great pics! There arent to many drive in's left around. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

06-04-2010, 01:43 AM	#3
1949gmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 659	Re: Went to the drive in tonight (PICS) Awesome pics! I am so jealous..... What movie did you see?

06-04-2010, 03:04 AM	#4
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Went to the drive in tonight (PICS) Sexy!! __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

06-04-2010, 03:08 AM	#5
beebster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Aurora,Il ..born,raised and still live in the same house Posts: 286	Re: Went to the drive in tonight (PICS) I made one of those pics my computer screensaver. ha ha. the one where the screen is in the back and truck facing forward. nice pics shopking72! Last edited by beebster; 06-04-2010 at 03:09 AM.

06-04-2010, 06:42 AM	#6
silverstreak Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 255	Re: Went to the drive in tonight (PICS) Sharp looking truck. Good for you for taking some time off to relax and enjoy life. We had a couple of drive-ins around here whe I was a kid, trouble is I never got a chance to go to either one. Now, one's a shopping center and one's an office building.

06-04-2010, 07:04 AM	#7
Kel's 72 GMC GM made with FORD paint Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DeBary, Florida Posts: 127	Re: Went to the drive in tonight (PICS) Nice truck. Nice stance also how much did u lower it front and rear? __________________ 1972 GMC Custom 1500, 2WD LWB, 1970 chevy impala SS 350 c.i., shaved door handles, Ford Paint (portofino blue), blue underglow, and much more. 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 ext. cab, 2WD SWB, 305 c.i. all original 165,000 miles and still strong (daily driver)

06-04-2010, 08:57 AM	#8
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Went to the drive in tonight (PICS) You have a great looking truck. I used one of your pictures for my desktop and saved some of the rest for future viewing. I have a '71 and really debating which way to go with the restoration, but your pictures give me so great ideas. I like the stance of your truck and the wheels. Danny __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

06-04-2010, 11:02 AM	#9
shopking72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 774	Re: Went to the drive in tonight (PICS) Thanks all. We saw Shrek Forever After, it was pretty funny. Truck is lowered 4.5 in the front and 5.5 in the rear. Future mods coming up are some wider tires in the back and new exhaust. __________________ 1972 C10 LWB- 4.5 Front and 5 Rear Drop, 406/TH350 1966 Caprice 1968 Impala (Frame Off LSX Project) 2001 Tahoe LT 2013 Hyundai Elantra 2010 Kawasaki Z1000

06-04-2010, 11:48 AM	#10
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Went to the drive in tonight (PICS) Can't beat watching a movie in the back of one of these truck's! Wish there was a drive in around here. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

06-04-2010, 01:23 PM	#11
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: Went to the drive in tonight (PICS) Great pics! Thanks for sharing. DZL1.

06-04-2010, 02:45 PM	#12
shopking72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 774	Re: Went to the drive in tonight (PICS) I'm glad that the drive in is able to stay open. They were sayin before the movie that when all the projectors go to digital they wont be able to afford to upgrade. sucks. __________________ 1972 C10 LWB- 4.5 Front and 5 Rear Drop, 406/TH350 1966 Caprice 1968 Impala (Frame Off LSX Project) 2001 Tahoe LT 2013 Hyundai Elantra 2010 Kawasaki Z1000

06-04-2010, 02:50 PM	#13
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Went to the drive in tonight (PICS) Just a question for ya.... Was the sound piped thru your radio or was it on one of those speaker poles? Brings back some great memories growing up. Thanks for sharing! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

06-04-2010, 05:11 PM	#14
shopking72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 774	Re: Went to the drive in tonight (PICS) The sound was played through my stereo with a FM station and they were also coming through the poles, but I didnt use those __________________ 1972 C10 LWB- 4.5 Front and 5 Rear Drop, 406/TH350 1966 Caprice 1968 Impala (Frame Off LSX Project) 2001 Tahoe LT 2013 Hyundai Elantra 2010 Kawasaki Z1000

06-04-2010, 05:24 PM	#15
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Went to the drive in tonight (PICS) Great memories for me. I'm showing my age here but I grew up when drive inn theaters were in their prime. Most of the time they were the sole source of entertainment for us country boys back in the 50's and 60's. Lots of good memories.



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06-04-2010, 08:07 PM	#16
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Went to the drive in tonight (PICS) ShopKing, where was the drive in at? Osowatomie? Thanks Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

06-04-2010, 08:19 PM	#17
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Went to the drive in tonight (PICS) Here's help finding a drive in http://www.driveinmovie.com/mainmenu.htm Hope there's one near you.If you've never been don't put it off they may all be gone soon with the cost of digitalization and the advent of projection size Plasma or LCD screens. __________________ 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"

06-04-2010, 08:35 PM	#18
shopking72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 774	Re: Went to the drive in tonight (PICS) Hey Trevor it was in Wichita, KS. Thats where I live. Nice link Panel, thanks. __________________ 1972 C10 LWB- 4.5 Front and 5 Rear Drop, 406/TH350 1966 Caprice 1968 Impala (Frame Off LSX Project) 2001 Tahoe LT 2013 Hyundai Elantra 2010 Kawasaki Z1000

06-04-2010, 08:42 PM	#19
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Went to the drive in tonight (PICS) There use be one north of Sikeston, Missouri we use to go to when I was a teenager. I don't know when it closed because it was still open when I left for the military in 1964. When we lived in the San Fransico Bay Area in the 70's we went to a few in that area, can't remember when they closed though. When we were raising a family it was a cheap way to take the kids to the movies and if they got tired they could go to sleep, then we had a station wagon. Danny __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

06-04-2010, 10:31 PM	#20
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Went to the drive in tonight (PICS) Nice truck, cool pics. We have alot of drive-ins around here, But I don't go to any of them, because I would fall asleep before the first movie was over. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

06-04-2010, 11:10 PM	#21
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Went to the drive in tonight (PICS) Very nice truck and cool pics! I love going to drive ins! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

06-04-2010, 11:46 PM	#22
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Went to the drive in tonight (PICS) So, did the cargo light give off a romantic glow? __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

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06-05-2010, 02:44 PM	#25
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Went to the drive in tonight (PICS) I usually go with the candle light.Citronella helps keep the bugs away also. __________________ 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"

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