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**raggedjim** · 01-01-2022, 12:47 PM

Tried to buy this about 10 years ago. Every year it gets more and more "patina"...

Rg

**chiefcfd** · 01-01-2022, 12:53 PM

Still going strong. Hello neighbor!

**raggedjim** · 01-01-2022, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefcfd

Still going strong. Hello neighbor!

Hey buddy, you guys get the rain we did? I should have put the kayak on the back deck!

I do really like that old truck, it's a daily driver for a neighbor girl.

Rg

Greasey Harley · 01-01-2022, 01:32 PM

Sure does got that Chevy lean thing goin' on.

Mike80D · 01-01-2022, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by raggedjim

Hey buddy, you guys get the rain we did? I should have put the kayak on the back deck!

I do really like that old truck, it's a daily driver for a neighbor girl.

Rg

South Central KY here. We got hammered overnight, and this morning. VERY windy now. Were you guys ok back in December?

**raggedjim** · 01-01-2022, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike80D

South Central KY here. We got hammered overnight, and this morning. VERY windy now. Were you guys ok back in December?

Yeah, we had a tornado pass 15 miles to the north and one pass 1.5 miles to the south, it was a bad night but we had very little damage. Electricity was out for 2 days and I spent most of those days getting generators to run for my neighbors.

Thanks for asking, Rg

**chiefcfd** · 01-01-2022, 02:55 PM

Yep, we got the rain and the wind. So far no damage. Right now just rain. 20 miles east they got hammered this morning around 9:30. I spent a few hours in Mayfield with EMS the morning after Dec 10. Very eye opening.

**special-K** · 01-02-2022, 07:09 AM

She's a testament to just how great these trucks were designed and built. Back before these trucks became the phenomenon they are now, and they just kept on ticking, you either saw beaters being worked that just wouldn't quit or beauties that had obviously been cherished from day one. Here's to the ones worked and just won't quit. They have always been easy to keep on the road. I love it!

As far as her 'stance' from the front. Obviously, the tweaked bumper (down on right) and hood (up on left) play a big part in her lopsided look. But I also suspect she's wearing mix-matched shoes. The suspension and frame may be just fine. She's a Cinderella for sure.

**LockDoc** · 01-02-2022, 12:22 PM

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Maybe you could help her out with a hood grille & bumper to get it straightened out.....

.. Good Carma.

LockDoc

**raggedjim** · 01-02-2022, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Maybe you could help her out with a hood grille & bumper to get it straightened out.....

.. Good Carma.

LockDoc

Well, I stopped and talked to her and her dad one day and offered up a front fender if they wanted it (truck was in better shape back then), but old school Kentucky people won't have charity of any type. I probably have everything they need to fix it!

**70cst** · 01-03-2022, 02:44 PM

Always good to see these trucks still working at working.

CG · 01-03-2022, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Maybe you could help her out with a hood grille & bumper to get it straightened out.....

.. Good Carma.

LockDoc

There was a 69 or 70 I used to pass all the time going out to the family farm. Not as bad as the one posted by OP lol. I drove by one day and some jack you know what busted out the drivers side window. Glass was on the street still.
I went out to the farm and grabbed a drivers side window. I stopped at his house and said, hey I see someone bashed out your window, here is one to replace it, no charge. They were floored. Next time I drove past it was all fixed. Next time I drove past again ... they sold it haha!

**LockDoc** · 01-04-2022, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

There was a 69 or 70 I used to pass all the time going out to the family farm. Not as bad as the one posted by OP lol. I drove by one day and some jack you know what busted out the drivers side window. Glass was on the street still.
I went out to the farm and grabbed a drivers side window. I stopped at his house and said, hey I see someone bashed out your window, here is one to replace it, no charge. They were floored. Next time I drove past it was all fixed. Next time I drove past again ... they sold it haha!

That would be the story of my life too..

LockDoc

**special-K** · 01-03-2022, 09:14 PM

That front end damage could be from using it to push other vehicles, many times, and just general hard use. I just don't see it as accident damage, unless it was a whole lot of minor ones

**special-K** · 01-04-2022, 06:14 AM

Me too. I'm selfish like that. Random acts of kindness and generosity boost my well-being. I guess it's good for the receiver, too

TALLone71 · 01-05-2022, 08:05 PM

it is really neat to see them still working hard, I grew up with my dads 69 gmc, and my grandfathers 69 c10, and believe me those two trucks took a hard working beating, my dad was constantly hauling wood, and gravel during the week, and the camper trailer out of town on weekends, and my grandfathers was used for general farm use, and to tend to a commercial fishing fleet, both ran forever, and we used the gmc, to move everything we owned a state away,in 6 trips... my first truck was a beat up 67, that I put a 350 in and drove for years to work, and hauled everything and went everywhere in it, it was the only vehicle my wife and I had when we got married, fast forward 30 years later and two kids that have been born and grown up with the ones I have bought since, including my 72 Cheyenne super, I have never in my life been without a 67-72 gm truck, or a few, lol, great pic, it reminds me of many days, I could ramble on forever, thank you guys, for having such an awesome forum and great people!

01-01-2022, 12:47 PM	#1
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01-01-2022, 12:53 PM	#2
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 514	Re: Working truck at Walmart Still going strong. Hello neighbor! __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

01-01-2022, 01:32 PM	#4
Greasey Harley Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 900	Re: Working truck at Walmart Sure does got that Chevy lean thing goin' on. __________________ Insert clever text here:

01-01-2022, 02:55 PM	#7
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 514	Re: Working truck at Walmart Yep, we got the rain and the wind. So far no damage. Right now just rain. 20 miles east they got hammered this morning around 9:30. I spent a few hours in Mayfield with EMS the morning after Dec 10. Very eye opening. __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

01-02-2022, 07:09 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Working truck at Walmart She's a testament to just how great these trucks were designed and built. Back before these trucks became the phenomenon they are now, and they just kept on ticking, you either saw beaters being worked that just wouldn't quit or beauties that had obviously been cherished from day one. Here's to the ones worked and just won't quit. They have always been easy to keep on the road. I love it! As far as her 'stance' from the front. Obviously, the tweaked bumper (down on right) and hood (up on left) play a big part in her lopsided look. But I also suspect she's wearing mix-matched shoes. The suspension and frame may be just fine. She's a Cinderella for sure. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-02-2022, 12:22 PM	#9
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,825	Re: Working truck at Walmart - Maybe you could help her out with a hood grille & bumper to get it straightened out..... .. Good Carma. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-03-2022, 02:44 PM	#11
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Working truck at Walmart Always good to see these trucks still working at working. __________________ 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!

01-03-2022, 09:14 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Working truck at Walmart That front end damage could be from using it to push other vehicles, many times, and just general hard use. I just don't see it as accident damage, unless it was a whole lot of minor ones __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-04-2022, 06:14 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Working truck at Walmart Me too. I'm selfish like that. Random acts of kindness and generosity boost my well-being. I guess it's good for the receiver, too __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-05-2022, 08:05 PM	#16
TALLone71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Richmond va Posts: 179	Re: Working truck at Walmart it is really neat to see them still working hard, I grew up with my dads 69 gmc, and my grandfathers 69 c10, and believe me those two trucks took a hard working beating, my dad was constantly hauling wood, and gravel during the week, and the camper trailer out of town on weekends, and my grandfathers was used for general farm use, and to tend to a commercial fishing fleet, both ran forever, and we used the gmc, to move everything we owned a state away,in 6 trips... my first truck was a beat up 67, that I put a 350 in and drove for years to work, and hauled everything and went everywhere in it, it was the only vehicle my wife and I had when we got married, fast forward 30 years later and two kids that have been born and grown up with the ones I have bought since, including my 72 Cheyenne super, I have never in my life been without a 67-72 gm truck, or a few, lol, great pic, it reminds me of many days, I could ramble on forever, thank you guys, for having such an awesome forum and great people!



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