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geezer#99 · 05-20-2011, 03:04 PM

Ran into a sorta problem yesterday. Found out I won 20,000 smackeroos on a lottery. Yes. It's true.
Wife suggests I paint the truck, build a smallblock screamer for it, put in PS and PDB, rebuild the suspension, 5 speed too.
I'm torn!! Keep it stockish with my hotrodded six and chipped paint or spend a few bucks or sell the old girl and buy something else.
What to do!! What to do!!!!

**joedoh** · 05-20-2011, 03:11 PM

thats a good problem to have. I vote keep driving the truck and take a trip.

**Clyde65** · 05-20-2011, 03:12 PM

Save it. Murphy's law will hit you about the time you get the old girl apart.

DesertCat · 05-20-2011, 03:18 PM

Don't tell anyone... the leaches will come out of the woodwork!

Ask about my tax deductable charitable program

Seriously, check what it will do to your tax bill (pay that first) and pay off any debt you have. I don't know what I'd do... probably put it away for a couple of months and think about it.

Byronic · 05-20-2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertCat

Don't tell anyone... the leaches will come out of the woodwork!

Ask about my tax deductable charitable program

Seriously, check what it will do to your tax bill (pay that first) and pay off any debt you have. I don't know what I'd do... probably put it away for a couple of months and think about it.

I'm in with DesertCat.Save it until the excitment has worn off and you grasshopper....will spend wise.

markeb01 · 05-20-2011, 04:07 PM

Unless you’re just sick of the truck and want something different, I’d never sell that one. Finding a replacement in the same condition would not be easy. I’d probably be practical and pay any bills, taxes, etc, then blow a big chunk on the truck if that was my main hobby. How many times in life does a big wad of cash get dropped in your lap?!

And I agree with DesertCat don’t tell anyone, especially family!

NCD1966 · 05-20-2011, 04:08 PM

I would leave it alone, it looks great! Save the cash man

BTW I like the stock steelies and hubcaps look in your avatar.

61_FL_Apache · 05-20-2011, 04:47 PM

Split the money. Half for the truck and half for the trip to take the truck with the wife.

**jocko** · 05-20-2011, 04:51 PM

I'd say invest in cloning, and make a copy of your wife for us all, she sounds like a keeper...

But seriously, if this is "the" truck for you, sure, maybe pick a few things from the list and go for it - things that will give you the most bang for the buck enjoyment-wise, and save the rest for the rainy day we're all currently in that may get a little rainier before it's all said and done... Yep, good problem to have - and congrats by the way.

MailManX2 · 05-20-2011, 06:14 PM

Send the money to me.. See how easy that problem was solved?

gimmy 64 · 05-20-2011, 06:28 PM

congradulations--- ps, pdb.lowerit a little, put the 5spd in, and leave the six. you would still have plenty of money left

61_FL_Apache · 05-20-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MailManX2

Send the money to me.. See how easy that problem was solved?

I'll split it with ya?

awbrown · 05-20-2011, 08:40 PM

I feel bad for you , ya know most people that win the lottery have their phone ring off the hook (well maybe not for 20G's) but to make sure you dont have any problems or undue stress from such an event in your life ,I offer to take either the truck or the money off your hands .. no truck no decisions to make .. No money ,no stress... ya dont need to thank me .. .. OK seriously it seems to me that upgrades , unless it is a rare truck ad value to the vehicle .. I am starting to get used to my armstrong steering (again after not having a 63 truck for 14 years) and more than likely need the exercise .. But if it bugs ya then upgrade it , you will like the truck better if you do .. I remember doing it to a 72 that I had and the upgrades made it go from an occasional driver to daily driver .........

1966JSM · 05-20-2011, 09:06 PM

buy a lowering kit, and something around the same price as the kit for the wife then invest it

NWGreaser · 05-20-2011, 09:53 PM

I'd buy another truck or a suburban. Maybe get a 60 - 63 so you can have both cab styles?

likaroc13 · 05-20-2011, 10:12 PM

first off, congrats! if you have all your finances in order, i'd save some of the money & allocate the other to the truck & something special for the wife...as for the truck, i'd leave it as-is or mostly stock...just upgrade whatever makes it more pleasurable to you...otherwise, sell it & let someone else enjoy...then you can look for whatever else catches your eye...but like Mark said, you might be hard pressed to find another in that condition...i also like the idea of keeping it & adding a Burb or different truck to the collection (if you want 2 rides)...good luck!

javadoc · 05-20-2011, 11:54 PM

Well since it's only about $4.95 in American...

Seriously though, I'd pay off my debts (tax man first) if it were me. Easier to save money when you're not paying for the juice that's running. I know that doesn't sound very fun but you have a nice looking truck right now, and you'd have more expendable cash w/o debts. Of course, that assumes you're not debt free which if you are, I envy you doubly!

But congrats man, you're a lucky guy.

geezer#99 · 05-21-2011, 08:54 AM

Thanks for the input guys. Especially thanks for the offers to help me by me sharing the mulla with you. Already got a couple calls from the scammers. I luv playing with them!!!
Definetly keeping the old green truck. Probably never find another like it. Gonna look into paint and probably rebuild the suspension. Power steering and brakes are for wussies. No offence to you fine folks who have those things in your truck. LOL!!!
So we've been virtual shoppin'. Not spending a dime till the cash is in the bank. Gonna be a new barbeque, a new lens for the wife's camera, a little landscaping and maybe some central air for the house. And a trip or two. Home to Alberta to see her folks and mine. And maybe we'll try Maui this time.
Aloha!!!

fryer1979 · 05-22-2011, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by geezer#99

Thanks for the input guys. Especially thanks for the offers to help me by me sharing the mulla with you. Already got a couple calls from the scammers. I luv playing with them!!!
Definetly keeping the old green truck. Probably never find another like it. Gonna look into paint and probably rebuild the suspension. Power steering and brakes are for wussies. No offence to you fine folks who have those things in your truck. LOL!!!
So we've been virtual shoppin'. Not spending a dime till the cash is in the bank. Gonna be a new barbeque, a new lens for the wife's camera, a little landscaping and maybe some central air for the house. And a trip or two. Home to Alberta to see her folks and mine. And maybe we'll try Maui this time.
Aloha!!!

Sounds like you've got the good plan right there. Plus points to the wife for suggesting you put it into the truck (she deserves at least a vacation for thet

). Congrats man!

Brandonc20 · 05-21-2011, 10:22 AM

lucky lucky lucky...fix up that beautiful truck of yours!

**jocko** · 05-21-2011, 11:06 AM

all that and Maui? Are you missin a zero somewhere? Ha! Enjoy, good on ya.

*lakeroadster* · 05-21-2011, 11:17 AM

Maybe hang some headers and an aluminum intake with a small 4 barrel on that six. Looks sweet as is.

Don't forget Uncle Sam will get about half of that $20k. I personally would like to thanks you for your small contribution to decreasing our national debt.

geezer#99 · 05-21-2011, 12:04 PM

Hey Lakeroadster. In Canada no taxes on winning stuff. Already got an Offy intake, valve cover, Holley 2 barrel and Langdon's headers on the old green truck.

hotroddr · 05-21-2011, 12:33 PM

Your wife scored herself a lot of points by suggesting you spend the money on the truck. A cool wife, an clean truck and an extra 20K, you are one lucky man!

geezer#99 · 05-22-2011, 10:34 AM

Update!!
We had fun at Costco yesterday. First the jewelry display. She's says 'Look' at that one.
I say it's 'only' 500. We could have that one instead for 12000.
And then the fight started!!!
JK.
It's only 20 grand. Can you imagine the stress the poor guy up island from me is going through. He won 36 million on the big lottery friday night.
And it's all tax free!!!

05-20-2011, 03:04 PM	#1
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,731	What should I do?? Ran into a sorta problem yesterday. Found out I won 20,000 smackeroos on a lottery. Yes. It's true. Wife suggests I paint the truck, build a smallblock screamer for it, put in PS and PDB, rebuild the suspension, 5 speed too. I'm torn!! Keep it stockish with my hotrodded six and chipped paint or spend a few bucks or sell the old girl and buy something else. What to do!! What to do!!!! Attached Images

05-20-2011, 03:11 PM	#2
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: What should I do?? thats a good problem to have. I vote keep driving the truck and take a trip. Last edited by joedoh; 05-20-2011 at 03:11 PM.

05-20-2011, 03:12 PM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: What should I do?? Save it. Murphy's law will hit you about the time you get the old girl apart. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

05-20-2011, 03:18 PM	#4
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: What should I do?? Don't tell anyone... the leaches will come out of the woodwork! Ask about my tax deductable charitable program Seriously, check what it will do to your tax bill (pay that first) and pay off any debt you have. I don't know what I'd do... probably put it away for a couple of months and think about it. __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

05-20-2011, 04:07 PM	#6
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What should I do?? Unless you’re just sick of the truck and want something different, I’d never sell that one. Finding a replacement in the same condition would not be easy. I’d probably be practical and pay any bills, taxes, etc, then blow a big chunk on the truck if that was my main hobby. How many times in life does a big wad of cash get dropped in your lap?! And I agree with DesertCat don’t tell anyone, especially family!

05-20-2011, 04:08 PM	#7
NCD1966 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette , La Posts: 404	Re: What should I do?? I would leave it alone, it looks great! Save the cash man BTW I like the stock steelies and hubcaps look in your avatar. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Stepside 355ci sbc with 3speed OD 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 6.2 1980 Chevy Camaro z28 383ci 1990 Chevy Suburban 350 tbi 2x4 (sold) 1984 Chevy C10 sliverado short fleet 1997 Chevy C1500 short fleet

05-20-2011, 04:47 PM	#8
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: What should I do?? Split the money. Half for the truck and half for the trip to take the truck with the wife. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

05-20-2011, 04:51 PM	#9
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: What should I do?? I'd say invest in cloning, and make a copy of your wife for us all, she sounds like a keeper... But seriously, if this is "the" truck for you, sure, maybe pick a few things from the list and go for it - things that will give you the most bang for the buck enjoyment-wise, and save the rest for the rainy day we're all currently in that may get a little rainier before it's all said and done... Yep, good problem to have - and congrats by the way.

05-20-2011, 06:14 PM	#10
MailManX2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ledyard, CT Posts: 119	Re: What should I do?? Send the money to me.. See how easy that problem was solved? __________________ Ken B 60 Chevy Apache 2019 Chevy Silverado Z71 Why buy something when you can build it for twice the price.. Just because something can be done doesn't mean it should be done...

05-20-2011, 06:28 PM	#11
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: What should I do?? congradulations--- ps, pdb.lowerit a little, put the 5spd in, and leave the six. you would still have plenty of money left

05-20-2011, 08:40 PM	#13
awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: What should I do?? I feel bad for you , ya know most people that win the lottery have their phone ring off the hook (well maybe not for 20G's) but to make sure you dont have any problems or undue stress from such an event in your life ,I offer to take either the truck or the money off your hands .. no truck no decisions to make .. No money ,no stress... ya dont need to thank me .. .. OK seriously it seems to me that upgrades , unless it is a rare truck ad value to the vehicle .. I am starting to get used to my armstrong steering (again after not having a 63 truck for 14 years) and more than likely need the exercise .. But if it bugs ya then upgrade it , you will like the truck better if you do .. I remember doing it to a 72 that I had and the upgrades made it go from an occasional driver to daily driver .........

05-20-2011, 09:06 PM	#14
1966JSM Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 124	Re: What should I do?? buy a lowering kit, and something around the same price as the kit for the wife then invest it Last edited by 1966JSM; 05-20-2011 at 09:07 PM.

05-20-2011, 09:53 PM	#15
NWGreaser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Boring, Oregon Posts: 29	Re: What should I do?? I'd buy another truck or a suburban. Maybe get a 60 - 63 so you can have both cab styles?

05-20-2011, 10:12 PM	#16
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: What should I do?? first off, congrats! if you have all your finances in order, i'd save some of the money & allocate the other to the truck & something special for the wife...as for the truck, i'd leave it as-is or mostly stock...just upgrade whatever makes it more pleasurable to you...otherwise, sell it & let someone else enjoy...then you can look for whatever else catches your eye...but like Mark said, you might be hard pressed to find another in that condition...i also like the idea of keeping it & adding a Burb or different truck to the collection (if you want 2 rides)...good luck!

05-20-2011, 11:54 PM	#17
javadoc Hey Watch this... Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 414	Re: What should I do?? Well since it's only about $4.95 in American... Seriously though, I'd pay off my debts (tax man first) if it were me. Easier to save money when you're not paying for the juice that's running. I know that doesn't sound very fun but you have a nice looking truck right now, and you'd have more expendable cash w/o debts. Of course, that assumes you're not debt free which if you are, I envy you doubly! But congrats man, you're a lucky guy. __________________ What have I gotten myself into now? 1964 Chevy Stepside - 383 hydraulic roller Vortec ... a work in progress 2000 Volvo V70R - 340awhp, 22psi, meth-injected of Porsche-eating fun. The grocery-getter on steroids



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05-21-2011, 08:54 AM	#18
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,731	Re: What should I do?? Thanks for the input guys. Especially thanks for the offers to help me by me sharing the mulla with you. Already got a couple calls from the scammers. I luv playing with them!!! Definetly keeping the old green truck. Probably never find another like it. Gonna look into paint and probably rebuild the suspension. Power steering and brakes are for wussies. No offence to you fine folks who have those things in your truck. LOL!!! So we've been virtual shoppin'. Not spending a dime till the cash is in the bank. Gonna be a new barbeque, a new lens for the wife's camera, a little landscaping and maybe some central air for the house. And a trip or two. Home to Alberta to see her folks and mine. And maybe we'll try Maui this time. Aloha!!!

05-21-2011, 10:22 AM	#20
Brandonc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Clarita California Posts: 118	Re: What should I do?? lucky lucky lucky...fix up that beautiful truck of yours!

05-21-2011, 11:06 AM	#21
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: What should I do?? all that and Maui? Are you missin a zero somewhere? Ha! Enjoy, good on ya.

05-21-2011, 11:17 AM	#22
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: What should I do?? Maybe hang some headers and an aluminum intake with a small 4 barrel on that six. Looks sweet as is. Don't forget Uncle Sam will get about half of that $20k. I personally would like to thanks you for your small contribution to decreasing our national debt.

05-21-2011, 12:04 PM	#23
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,731	Re: What should I do?? Hey Lakeroadster. In Canada no taxes on winning stuff. Already got an Offy intake, valve cover, Holley 2 barrel and Langdon's headers on the old green truck. Attached Images

05-21-2011, 12:33 PM	#24
hotroddr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 26	Re: What should I do?? Your wife scored herself a lot of points by suggesting you spend the money on the truck. A cool wife, an clean truck and an extra 20K, you are one lucky man! __________________ 1968 Firebird 1966 Suburban

05-22-2011, 10:34 AM	#25
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,731	Re: What should I do?? Update!! We had fun at Costco yesterday. First the jewelry display. She's says 'Look' at that one. I say it's 'only' 500. We could have that one instead for 12000. And then the fight started!!! JK. It's only 20 grand. Can you imagine the stress the poor guy up island from me is going through. He won 36 million on the big lottery friday night. And it's all tax free!!!

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