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**Already Gone** · 05-15-2020, 10:22 PM

With everything going on and also cause I've been working mucho overtime I hadn't taken my truck out yet this Spring and it's been sitting since October. Yesterday I got up was moping around and thought I'm gonna get my truck out of storage so off I went. Opened the garage door unhooked the Battery Tender and 3 pumps on the gas and she fired right up. Took her for a short cruise then came home to get some lunch and snapped the attatched pic to send to a fellow truck enthusiast friend. Looking at the pic I realized after the time I've worked on it and had upgrades done to the truck it was worth it as she is gorgeous, reliable and a pleasure to own. After lunch went to the car wash then another Cruise to that friends place then home and back in the garage till next time. Does everyone pretty much feel as i do about their truck(s)..

**LockDoc** · 05-15-2020, 10:39 PM

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I get ansy in the spring when the weather starts getting nice. I have already driven the '67 Panel Truck and the '72 Dually quite a bit and I enjoy every minute of it.

LockDoc

**chevy71super** · 05-15-2020, 10:42 PM

Awesome truck. My dad’s 72 was the same color. Dark cab over medium green. Looks grrrreat!

flashed · 05-15-2020, 11:01 PM

I am fortunate to be able to drive mine year round as long as there is no snow forcast , dont like the brine they put down .

Astro-Balls · 05-15-2020, 11:01 PM

That truck is a beauty.

**Getter-Done** · 05-15-2020, 11:07 PM

Nice Truck .
And this is a very good thread you have started

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**HO455** · 05-15-2020, 11:21 PM

Why yes I do feel like you! I am looking to take the Burban out of service for a week or so and I could have tore into in on Thursday, but I put it off until Monday so I could drive it this weekend.

**FirstOwner69** · 05-15-2020, 11:55 PM

I had the same feeling when I got mine out for the first time last week.

**Steeveedee** · 05-15-2020, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

With everything going on and also cause I've been working mucho overtime I hadn't taken my truck out yet this Spring and it's been sitting since October. Yesterday I got up was moping around and thought I'm gonna get my truck out of storage so off I went. Opened the garage door unhooked the Battery Tender and 3 pumps on the gas and she fired right up. Took her for a short cruise then came home to get some lunch and snapped the attatched pic to send to a fellow truck enthusiast friend. Looking at the pic I realized after the time I've worked on it and had upgrades done to the truck it was worth it as she is gorgeous, reliable and a pleasure to own. After lunch went to the car wash then another Cruise to that friends place then home and back in the garage till next time. Does everyone pretty much feel as i do about their truck(s)..

Nice looking truck! I get to drive mine pretty much year-round here in California, but I still drive it less than I would like.

69Tom · 05-16-2020, 12:12 AM

That’s a fine looking truck.

**Sheepdip** · 05-16-2020, 12:33 AM

Very nice ride you got there, Love the color combo and I spied those bucket seats too!
Yes I think we all have the same feeling. Otis (my avatar) is my daily so I enjoy working/driving him daily. And tonite after dinner the wife and I jumped in Otis and went to get ice cream.

**57taskforce** · 05-16-2020, 11:43 AM

Yes sir its definitely worth it. In my case it’s my old trucks and my Camaro that just have a way of brightening my day. I’m getting to the point where In a few short weeks I’ll have my K20 back on the road for the first time since February of 2017. It’s a great feeling to look back at where it was 5 years ago when I bought it to now. Great looking truck you’ve got there! I didn’t paint mine this go around, that’s going to be a few years down the road. Mine is 557 paint. I love both the 556 and 557 trucks. Definitely 2 of the best factory schemes.

weq92f · 05-16-2020, 12:00 PM

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Yes Sir. Puts that familiar smile on yer face which is totally worth it.

-klb

vitamin_c95 · 05-16-2020, 12:07 PM

I agree. I've had mine a year now. Just got it road worthy. Driven it 5 times in the past 2 months to work. 3 times is past week. She's a gas hog but I have no regrets

factorystock · 05-16-2020, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

Mine is 557 paint. I love both the 556 and 557 trucks.

Numbers start to get confusing, lets shed some light on the subject!

**special-K** · 05-17-2020, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Numbers start to get confusing, lets shed some light on the subject!

The simplest thing to do is use it's name. That way people know what you are talking about. Numbers are for books and names are for conversation. Plus the code changes for the same color depending on paint scheme. No need to be all technical, just say what it is. If I need to know a code I'll look it up.

LS short box · 05-16-2020, 04:30 PM

Had it out a few times. The weather is getting better.

**jabborabbo** · 05-16-2020, 05:12 PM

Definitely. I drive my ‘67 to work when there’s no rain in the forecast (I plan to replace the door and window seals this summer). It’s a wonderful life!

**derotoreut** · 05-16-2020, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LS short box

Had it out a few times. The weather is getting better.

Absolutely stunning. I love it. Is your truck static dropped or bagged? What size wheels and tires are you running? Your truck looks beautiful.

**driller35** · 05-16-2020, 10:48 PM

Absolutely puts a smile o my face everytime I jump in and take for a rip

**SoCoC10** · 05-17-2020, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

With everything going on and also cause I've been working mucho overtime I hadn't taken my truck out yet this Spring and it's been sitting since October. Yesterday I got up was moping around and thought I'm gonna get my truck out of storage so off I went. Opened the garage door unhooked the Battery Tender and 3 pumps on the gas and she fired right up. Took her for a short cruise then came home to get some lunch and snapped the attatched pic to send to a fellow truck enthusiast friend. Looking at the pic I realized after the time I've worked on it and had upgrades done to the truck it was worth it as she is gorgeous, reliable and a pleasure to own. After lunch went to the car wash then another Cruise to that friends place then home and back in the garage till next time. Does everyone pretty much feel as i do about their truck(s)..

Can you post a picture of the interior of your truck? It’s my favorite

**Already Gone** · 05-17-2020, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Can you post a picture of the interior of your truck? It’s my favorite

For Sure. Don't mind the no carpet as I'm not installing till I replace heater core, which I finally found one, as although my heater core isn't leaking I thought if it sensed new carpet in the truck the 48 year old heater core would want to see how much antifreeze the new carpet could soak up. Pictured steering wheel is also coming out as one like pictured one is sitting in a box in the basement and going in as soon as I get a chance.

CG · 05-17-2020, 05:40 PM

I just realized your truck is exactly the same as mine ... Well Ok, the little blue tooth speaker is the same =)

rsavage · 05-17-2020, 06:11 PM

That's a really nice truck, Already Gone.

**KevinK7** · 05-17-2020, 09:51 PM

Beautiful truck (that interior, ...wow

But more importantly, you hit the nail on the head, ...we're pretty darn lucky in the big scheme of things.
With everything that's going on, to still have our jobs and how blessed are we to even have 'toys' in the garage. Sure, we may not get them out every day, but boy it sure is great when we do. Heck, I'm still waiting for parts and feel darn lucky to even have a truck to tinker with when I have time.
Great post, and great thread for sure

05-15-2020, 10:22 PM	#1
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,149	Sometimes you look and realize its all worth it With everything going on and also cause I've been working mucho overtime I hadn't taken my truck out yet this Spring and it's been sitting since October. Yesterday I got up was moping around and thought I'm gonna get my truck out of storage so off I went. Opened the garage door unhooked the Battery Tender and 3 pumps on the gas and she fired right up. Took her for a short cruise then came home to get some lunch and snapped the attatched pic to send to a fellow truck enthusiast friend. Looking at the pic I realized after the time I've worked on it and had upgrades done to the truck it was worth it as she is gorgeous, reliable and a pleasure to own. After lunch went to the car wash then another Cruise to that friends place then home and back in the garage till next time. Does everyone pretty much feel as i do about their truck(s).. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021 Last edited by Already Gone; 05-15-2020 at 10:31 PM.

05-15-2020, 10:39 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,875	Re: Sometimes you look and realize its all worth it - I get ansy in the spring when the weather starts getting nice. I have already driven the '67 Panel Truck and the '72 Dually quite a bit and I enjoy every minute of it. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

05-15-2020, 10:42 PM	#3
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	Re: Sometimes you look and realize its all worth it Awesome truck. My dad’s 72 was the same color. Dark cab over medium green. Looks grrrreat! __________________ 71 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne 4X4 SB

05-15-2020, 11:01 PM	#4
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Sometimes you look and realize its all worth it I am fortunate to be able to drive mine year round as long as there is no snow forcast , dont like the brine they put down .

05-15-2020, 11:01 PM	#5
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: Sometimes you look and realize its all worth it That truck is a beauty. __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

05-15-2020, 11:07 PM	#6
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,477	Re: Sometimes you look and realize its all worth it Nice Truck . And this is a very good thread you have started . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

05-15-2020, 11:21 PM	#7
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,438	Re: Sometimes you look and realize its all worth it Why yes I do feel like you! I am looking to take the Burban out of service for a week or so and I could have tore into in on Thursday, but I put it off until Monday so I could drive it this weekend. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

05-15-2020, 11:55 PM	#8
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,853	Re: Sometimes you look and realize its all worth it I had the same feeling when I got mine out for the first time last week. __________________ Jim

05-16-2020, 12:12 AM	#10
69Tom Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,335	Re: Sometimes you look and realize its all worth it That’s a fine looking truck.

05-16-2020, 12:33 AM	#11
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,646	Re: Sometimes you look and realize its all worth it Very nice ride you got there, Love the color combo and I spied those bucket seats too! Yes I think we all have the same feeling. Otis (my avatar) is my daily so I enjoy working/driving him daily. And tonite after dinner the wife and I jumped in Otis and went to get ice cream.

05-16-2020, 11:43 AM	#12
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,513	Re: Sometimes you look and realize its all worth it Yes sir its definitely worth it. In my case it’s my old trucks and my Camaro that just have a way of brightening my day. I’m getting to the point where In a few short weeks I’ll have my K20 back on the road for the first time since February of 2017. It’s a great feeling to look back at where it was 5 years ago when I bought it to now. Great looking truck you’ve got there! I didn’t paint mine this go around, that’s going to be a few years down the road. Mine is 557 paint. I love both the 556 and 557 trucks. Definitely 2 of the best factory schemes. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s Last edited by 57taskforce; 05-16-2020 at 11:50 AM.

05-16-2020, 12:00 PM	#13
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,244	Re: Sometimes you look and realize its all worth it . Yes Sir. Puts that familiar smile on yer face which is totally worth it. -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

05-16-2020, 12:07 PM	#14
vitamin_c95 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: So Cal, CA Posts: 108	Re: Sometimes you look and realize its all worth it I agree. I've had mine a year now. Just got it road worthy. Driven it 5 times in the past 2 months to work. 3 times is past week. She's a gas hog but I have no regrets __________________ 1971 C20 Longhorn 350/350 "Conquistador"

05-16-2020, 04:30 PM	#17
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,154	Re: Sometimes you look and realize its all worth it Had it out a few times. The weather is getting better. Attached Images

05-16-2020, 05:12 PM	#18
jabborabbo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Podunk, Texas Posts: 773	Re: Sometimes you look and realize its all worth it Definitely. I drive my ‘67 to work when there’s no rain in the forecast (I plan to replace the door and window seals this summer). It’s a wonderful life! __________________ "It is hard to search for a black cat in a dark room, particularly if it is not there. Especially if this cat is smart, brave, and polite." Sergei Shoigu, Russian Minister of Defense



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05-16-2020, 10:48 PM	#20
driller35 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Calgary,AB Posts: 323	Re: Sometimes you look and realize its all worth it Absolutely puts a smile o my face everytime I jump in and take for a rip __________________ 72 Chev Cheyenne Super SB 4x4 350,4spd,buckets, tilt,tach,am-fm,extreme tow hooks,Canadian Model Production 1 of 52 SOLD 70 Chev CST, 350 auto, PS, PB, AC, tach

05-17-2020, 05:40 PM	#23
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,060	Re: Sometimes you look and realize its all worth it I just realized your truck is exactly the same as mine ... Well Ok, the little blue tooth speaker is the same =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

05-17-2020, 06:11 PM	#24
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Sometimes you look and realize its all worth it That's a really nice truck, Already Gone. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

05-17-2020, 09:51 PM	#25
KevinK7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 652	Re: Sometimes you look and realize its all worth it Beautiful truck (that interior, ...wow But more importantly, you hit the nail on the head, ...we're pretty darn lucky in the big scheme of things. With everything that's going on, to still have our jobs and how blessed are we to even have 'toys' in the garage. Sure, we may not get them out every day, but boy it sure is great when we do. Heck, I'm still waiting for parts and feel darn lucky to even have a truck to tinker with when I have time. Great post, and great thread for sure __________________ '68 C20 Utility 396 4sp (BuildThread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806904 ) '68 C10 50th

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