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laplander · 07-09-2013, 08:33 PM

My daughter just got her permit and when asked what kind of vehicle she wanted, she told me she wanted a 67-72 short bed 4x4. Now we have always had old trucks and cars, but I never figured she would want one for daily transportation while in high school. I explained to her that what ever we found, she and her brother would have to restore it while she drove it, cause we didn't have the money to buy one already done. She said she always enjoyed helping her brother work on his truck, and she actually looked forward to working on her own and learning more about them. So, after several that were either too expensive or modified, we found this one about a hundred miles from home. It's a 6 cylinder with a granny 4 speed, but it has the most solid steel floor bed I have seen in years. So while other girls are busy going to the mall, she's now making small projects that she can get done each weekend. Here's a few pictures of the starting point.

FLDBRED · 07-09-2013, 08:41 PM

That's a great story my friend, and lets me think maybe there is hope for this new generation. Maybe all the kids aren't wasting thier time at the malls and video games!
Hey... where were these girls when I was 16!

mmiddle · 07-26-2013, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FLDBRED

Hey... where were these girls when I was 16!

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I married one 23 years ago. Still am! My oldest daughter wanted a 69 like my first truck. Then settled on 87 T-top IROC. It is really cool seeing her drive home with AC/DC or ZZ Top blarring. Awesome kids make for beautiful memories.
Cherish it my friend.

In The Ten Ring · 07-09-2013, 08:54 PM

Man that is great! I also love the look of the '68's and I am so proud of her for "manning up" to a manual shift and 6 cylinder. 250 6 cylinder right? 4:11?

My '72 is a 6 cylinder with 3 speed manual on the column, 4:11 rear end. If she bought what I have, NO WORRIES OF A HIGH SPEED CRASH as the tranny won't let her go that fast! :-)

Keep us posted and hit us with all the pics you can!

cheyenne shortstep · 07-09-2013, 09:30 PM

Awesome. You are fortunate to have a daughter that wants an old truck and is willing to work on it. This is always a reflection of the parents involvement. Good job.

laplander · 07-09-2013, 09:33 PM

She was pretty adamant about wanting a stick shift too. I just lucked into an NOS tailgate on ebay for the price of a Chinese repop one, so she was geeking out over that. I think after the tune up, tank flush and brake check, the first real project will be to take the bed off and get it blasted and primed, and while it's off she can wire wheel the frame and get it POR'd. Nothing like jumping in with both feet.

**Daddy Brim** · 07-09-2013, 09:35 PM

That is great. It is nice to see the younger generation involved in the classics, let alone a girl. You must be proud. I have 5 grown daughters and not one of them would pick up a wrench.

In The Ten Ring · 07-09-2013, 09:38 PM

Manual shifts are just FUN to drive! I sometimes play with the idea of converting my truck over to a 4 speed in the floor but I'd miss the old column shift.

flashed · 07-09-2013, 09:40 PM

Congrats on having a smart girl that loves old Chevy trucks ,she will be the talk of her class.

**70cst** · 07-09-2013, 10:00 PM

SWEET!!!

VA72C10 · 07-09-2013, 10:02 PM

very cool and congrats on the truck and the gate!

Evaded · 07-09-2013, 10:08 PM

Great story.... Nice find on the tail gate! Is that an outdoor faucet on the hood? Ha!

Eric (Evaded)

laplander · 07-09-2013, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Evaded

Great story.... Nice find on the tail gate! Is that an outdoor faucet on the hood? Ha!

Eric (Evaded)

Yes, it is a faucet. LOL. I didn't even bother asking why when we got the truck.

cheviss427 · 07-09-2013, 10:38 PM

smart girl.....lol.....

gvw5400 · 07-09-2013, 11:05 PM

She rocks!!! Have fun with the build!!

Toxic Orange · 07-09-2013, 11:30 PM

Thats a great story. These will be memories she will cherish. Hard to have the patience at that age so I applaud that...

slow-1 · 07-10-2013, 10:19 AM

Thats awsome!

My middle daughter used to say she wanted to drive my 72 when she got her license, she wanted it painted pink with white flames...but now she wants a new Camaro...guess Ole Green will stay green.
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weaintscared · 07-26-2013, 09:42 PM

We love them 67-72 C10 trucks,, just back one of my 69's out the shop today for a test run on the street

http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=s...eature%3Dshare
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07-09-2013, 08:33 PM	#1
laplander Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NM Posts: 705	My daughter just got her first Chevy My daughter just got her permit and when asked what kind of vehicle she wanted, she told me she wanted a 67-72 short bed 4x4. Now we have always had old trucks and cars, but I never figured she would want one for daily transportation while in high school. I explained to her that what ever we found, she and her brother would have to restore it while she drove it, cause we didn't have the money to buy one already done. She said she always enjoyed helping her brother work on his truck, and she actually looked forward to working on her own and learning more about them. So, after several that were either too expensive or modified, we found this one about a hundred miles from home. It's a 6 cylinder with a granny 4 speed, but it has the most solid steel floor bed I have seen in years. So while other girls are busy going to the mall, she's now making small projects that she can get done each weekend. Here's a few pictures of the starting point. Attached Images

07-09-2013, 08:41 PM	#2
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Re: My daughter just got her first Chevy That's a great story my friend, and lets me think maybe there is hope for this new generation. Maybe all the kids aren't wasting thier time at the malls and video games! Hey... where were these girls when I was 16!

07-09-2013, 08:54 PM	#4
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: My daughter just got her first Chevy Man that is great! I also love the look of the '68's and I am so proud of her for "manning up" to a manual shift and 6 cylinder. 250 6 cylinder right? 4:11? My '72 is a 6 cylinder with 3 speed manual on the column, 4:11 rear end. If she bought what I have, NO WORRIES OF A HIGH SPEED CRASH as the tranny won't let her go that fast! :-) Keep us posted and hit us with all the pics you can!

07-09-2013, 09:30 PM	#5
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: My daughter just got her first Chevy Awesome. You are fortunate to have a daughter that wants an old truck and is willing to work on it. This is always a reflection of the parents involvement. Good job.

07-09-2013, 09:33 PM	#6
laplander Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NM Posts: 705	Re: My daughter just got her first Chevy She was pretty adamant about wanting a stick shift too. I just lucked into an NOS tailgate on ebay for the price of a Chinese repop one, so she was geeking out over that. I think after the tune up, tank flush and brake check, the first real project will be to take the bed off and get it blasted and primed, and while it's off she can wire wheel the frame and get it POR'd. Nothing like jumping in with both feet.

07-09-2013, 09:35 PM	#7
Daddy Brim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 632	Re: My daughter just got her first Chevy That is great. It is nice to see the younger generation involved in the classics, let alone a girl. You must be proud. I have 5 grown daughters and not one of them would pick up a wrench. __________________ I'm sorry I called you stupid. I thought you knew already. 67 C-20 Custom Camper 68 Nova 396 it does wheelies 2005 Buick Century the one the wife drives 1989 Toyota Tercel to drive when I can't put gas in the first 2.

07-09-2013, 09:38 PM	#8
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: My daughter just got her first Chevy Manual shifts are just FUN to drive! I sometimes play with the idea of converting my truck over to a 4 speed in the floor but I'd miss the old column shift.

07-09-2013, 09:40 PM	#9
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: My daughter just got her first Chevy Congrats on having a smart girl that loves old Chevy trucks ,she will be the talk of her class.

07-09-2013, 10:00 PM	#10
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: My daughter just got her first Chevy SWEET!!! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-09-2013, 10:02 PM	#11
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: My daughter just got her first Chevy very cool and congrats on the truck and the gate! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-09-2013, 10:08 PM	#12
Evaded Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 424	Re: My daughter just got her first Chevy Great story.... Nice find on the tail gate! Is that an outdoor faucet on the hood? Ha! Eric (Evaded) __________________ If I see a Zombie.. Im runnin it over with my Truck.

07-09-2013, 10:38 PM	#14
cheviss427 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: longview,wa. Posts: 38	Re: My daughter just got her first Chevy smart girl.....lol.....

07-09-2013, 11:05 PM	#15
gvw5400 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 263	Re: My daughter just got her first Chevy She rocks!!! Have fun with the build!!

07-09-2013, 11:30 PM	#16
Toxic Orange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Flower Mound TX Posts: 173	Re: My daughter just got her first Chevy Thats a great story. These will be memories she will cherish. Hard to have the patience at that age so I applaud that...

07-10-2013, 10:19 AM	#17
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: My daughter just got her first Chevy Thats awsome! My middle daughter used to say she wanted to drive my 72 when she got her license, she wanted it painted pink with white flames...but now she wants a new Camaro...guess Ole Green will stay green. Posted via Mobile Device



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weaintscared Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sumter SC Posts: 439	Re: My daughter just got her first Chevy We love them 67-72 C10 trucks,, just back one of my 69's out the shop today for a test run on the street http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=s...eature%3Dshare Posted via Mobile Device

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