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**BIG ORANGE** · 10-26-2007, 07:44 PM

Well guys and gal's I would just like to take this time to tell everyone that I'm back into the great hobby of 67/72 trucks! After taking the last 4 yrs to pursue a dream of owning and driving my own dirt track car I have hung it up after a very nice season of wins and alot of top finishes!
Now me and my 13 yr ole son will start the build of the 70 model truck I bought 13 yrs ago. I would like to take this time to say that the board looks great and has grown big time!
Over the past 13 yrs I have bought alot of nice parts for this project and have had the chassi powdercoated and got a 68 front end and a sweet fleetside bed to finish out the project with.
As soon as possiable I'll post some pic's when we get set up, right now the truck is stored in 2 different shops so I want to get it all under 1 roof.
My son will play a big row in this build.
Good to be back on with you folks...
ttyl

ebfabman · 10-26-2007, 08:39 PM

Hey Donnie its great to see you (one of the ole ones) back. I wondered where you were. I was thinking maybe you changed your screen name since you sold the burb. Hope things are going well for you. This place really has grown over the years. Sure hope you'll hang around. Put some pictures of your projects on here for us to check out.

BigDaddyDave · 10-26-2007, 09:23 PM

Welcome back from up here in NC.

Spoof · 10-26-2007, 09:36 PM

Hey BigOrange
I remember you. It's been awhile since I was on the board too, been back a couple of months now myself.
Welcome back.

weasel29gm · 10-26-2007, 11:16 PM

Dang Donnie, thought you sold ''Project Orange" Yea this place has changed some good some bad but thats life. Still got my ole' 69 and its still in the garage!! So its good to hear from a ole' buddy and hope to get down your way next year. Later Weasel

krue · 10-26-2007, 11:16 PM

Welcome back.

**Ron 586** · 10-26-2007, 11:40 PM

Welcome back from an old man that wasn't even here when you left. Your user name is the same as my nickname for my 72 C/10.

Good luck with your build and with the time you get to spend with your son.

72armyswbtruck · 10-27-2007, 12:32 AM

Welcome back, have fun with the build

bent · 10-27-2007, 01:06 AM

Welcome back its good to know that there is a fellow X dirt racer thats into these trucks.

Aproject with ur sone is always a good idea and will be well worth it in the long run.

earl87gta · 10-27-2007, 02:06 AM

Whats going on Donnie I thought after you got rid of the harly truck you forgot about us. You fixing up the truck you had when I was down your way or some thing else?

**special-K** · 10-27-2007, 06:01 AM

Welcome back.It seems like yesterday you were on here.

Andy4639 · 10-27-2007, 06:24 AM

Hey Donnie... Andy here in Liberty SC. Get that truck ready for
March: RUN TO THE SUN SHOW we can meet up again. I have the old red dog of mine in the body shop now getting her redone. It's nice to have you back and as you I had gotten into other things and was away for awhile.

**Palf70Step** · 10-27-2007, 06:39 AM

Nice to see you back on board Big O.

72BlckButy · 10-27-2007, 08:59 AM

back from Mid-MO!!!

Can't wait to see some pics!

jorgensensc · 10-27-2007, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by earl87gta

Whats going on Donnie I thought after you got rid of the harly truck you forgot about us. You fixing up the truck you had when I was down your way or some thing else?

Ahh yes the infamous Harley Truck. Good to have you back again!
Shawn

**BIG ORANGE** · 10-27-2007, 03:03 PM

Man I'm almost speachless guy's, thanks for the warm welcome back into the coolest hobby. I would had never changed up but when I was 14yrs old my dad had me driving a dirttrack car at the local track and we raced for 3 or 4 yrs until he got tired of shelling out the cash on it.
Well as some of you know, my dad got killed about 6 yrs back and I we had been going to the races on Sat. nite and watching.
Dad would always say, I wish we could won a race back then!
Well that stuck in my mind like glue, so I bought me a car and went racing and it was this yr that everything came together and I won some races!
I dedicated my 1 st win to my dad over the loud speaker while in victory lane and I dont know why but after that racing didnt mean as much then!
But I went back and won more races but my heart was with these trucks and I new my son was getting to be a age that we needed to spend alot of good time together!
I'm sure ya understand what I mean!
Thanks for the kind words, it's nice to know you where missed and thought about.
Donnie Snipes/aka: Big Orange

70rs/ss · 10-27-2007, 03:35 PM

You did your daddy proud. My brother was a dirtracker, won a points championship and a lot of races, he's been gone about two years. I have thought about going round and round too, in his memory, but no dirt tracks around here, just paved TRP (Tucson Raceway Park). Glad to have you back and good luck. I can't wait till my boys are old enough to roll in the grease with me, they are 5 and 6. They come hang out for awhile, but lose interst pretty quickly.

Mike

Joe67 · 10-27-2007, 03:39 PM

Welcome back

Huck · 10-28-2007, 10:16 AM

Hey Donnie, welcome back. Oh by the way, still running your design of Cadi beauty rings on my blazer. Keep getting questions about "what, where, how, etc." Credit goes to YOU! Huck

Mudder · 10-28-2007, 02:09 PM

Welcome back Donnie. You will see lots of changes here but think you will find it lots better.

Chris H · 10-28-2007, 03:21 PM

Good to see you back, Big O!

I would like "my" seats back now... please!!!

**BIG ORANGE** · 10-28-2007, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris H

Good to see you back, Big O!

I would like "my" seats back now... please!!!

Hey Chris, I still have them and it want be long and we will be getting them recovered, well maybe next yr. hopefully.lol

meathead95 · 10-31-2007, 05:36 PM

glad to have yah back big O. this is really ironic as i built imca modifieds all through my child hood and currently have been trying to sell all my trucks to get another lol............ what did you do with your race car?

Premium72 · 10-31-2007, 06:09 PM

Welcome back!

streetstar · 10-31-2007, 07:41 PM

Funny --- while you are getting out of dirt track, i am pondering getting in it. I'm bored as he** with drag racing and slightly too old to motocross--

so i want a mini sprint now

oh well -- too many toys, too little time

10-26-2007, 07:44 PM	#1
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,754	Good to be back on here! Well guys and gal's I would just like to take this time to tell everyone that I'm back into the great hobby of 67/72 trucks! After taking the last 4 yrs to pursue a dream of owning and driving my own dirt track car I have hung it up after a very nice season of wins and alot of top finishes! Now me and my 13 yr ole son will start the build of the 70 model truck I bought 13 yrs ago. I would like to take this time to say that the board looks great and has grown big time! Over the past 13 yrs I have bought alot of nice parts for this project and have had the chassi powdercoated and got a 68 front end and a sweet fleetside bed to finish out the project with. As soon as possiable I'll post some pic's when we get set up, right now the truck is stored in 2 different shops so I want to get it all under 1 roof. My son will play a big row in this build. Good to be back on with you folks... ttyl __________________ Things happen for a reason!

10-26-2007, 08:39 PM	#2
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: Good to be back on here! Hey Donnie its great to see you (one of the ole ones) back. I wondered where you were. I was thinking maybe you changed your screen name since you sold the burb. Hope things are going well for you. This place really has grown over the years. Sure hope you'll hang around. Put some pictures of your projects on here for us to check out. Last edited by ebfabman; 10-27-2007 at 09:59 AM.

10-26-2007, 09:23 PM	#3
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: Good to be back on here! Welcome back from up here in NC.

10-26-2007, 09:36 PM	#4
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Re: Good to be back on here! Hey BigOrange I remember you. It's been awhile since I was on the board too, been back a couple of months now myself. Welcome back. __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

10-26-2007, 11:16 PM	#5
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Re: Good to be back on here! Dang Donnie, thought you sold ''Project Orange" Yea this place has changed some good some bad but thats life. Still got my ole' 69 and its still in the garage!! So its good to hear from a ole' buddy and hope to get down your way next year. Later Weasel __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

10-26-2007, 11:16 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Good to be back on here! Welcome back. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-26-2007, 11:40 PM	#7
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Good to be back on here! Welcome back from an old man that wasn't even here when you left. Your user name is the same as my nickname for my 72 C/10. Good luck with your build and with the time you get to spend with your son. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

10-27-2007, 12:32 AM	#8
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Good to be back on here! Welcome back, have fun with the build __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

10-27-2007, 01:06 AM	#9
bent The master of disaster Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warsaw Texas Posts: 249	Re: Good to be back on here! Welcome back its good to know that there is a fellow X dirt racer thats into these trucks. Aproject with ur sone is always a good idea and will be well worth it in the long run.

10-27-2007, 02:06 AM	#10
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Good to be back on here! Whats going on Donnie I thought after you got rid of the harly truck you forgot about us. You fixing up the truck you had when I was down your way or some thing else? __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-27-2007, 06:01 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Good to be back on here! Welcome back.It seems like yesterday you were on here. __________________ "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 ~

10-27-2007, 06:24 AM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Good to be back on here! Hey Donnie... Andy here in Liberty SC. Get that truck ready for March: RUN TO THE SUN SHOW we can meet up again. I have the old red dog of mine in the body shop now getting her redone. It's nice to have you back and as you I had gotten into other things and was away for awhile. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-27-2007, 06:39 AM	#13
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: Good to be back on here! Nice to see you back on board Big O. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-27-2007, 08:59 AM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Good to be back on here! back from Mid-MO!!! Can't wait to see some pics! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-27-2007, 03:03 PM	#16
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,754	Re: Good to be back on here! Man I'm almost speachless guy's, thanks for the warm welcome back into the coolest hobby. I would had never changed up but when I was 14yrs old my dad had me driving a dirttrack car at the local track and we raced for 3 or 4 yrs until he got tired of shelling out the cash on it. Well as some of you know, my dad got killed about 6 yrs back and I we had been going to the races on Sat. nite and watching. Dad would always say, I wish we could won a race back then! Well that stuck in my mind like glue, so I bought me a car and went racing and it was this yr that everything came together and I won some races! I dedicated my 1 st win to my dad over the loud speaker while in victory lane and I dont know why but after that racing didnt mean as much then! But I went back and won more races but my heart was with these trucks and I new my son was getting to be a age that we needed to spend alot of good time together! I'm sure ya understand what I mean! Thanks for the kind words, it's nice to know you where missed and thought about. Donnie Snipes/aka: Big Orange __________________ Things happen for a reason!



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10-27-2007, 03:35 PM	#17
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Good to be back on here! You did your daddy proud. My brother was a dirtracker, won a points championship and a lot of races, he's been gone about two years. I have thought about going round and round too, in his memory, but no dirt tracks around here, just paved TRP (Tucson Raceway Park). Glad to have you back and good luck. I can't wait till my boys are old enough to roll in the grease with me, they are 5 and 6. They come hang out for awhile, but lose interst pretty quickly. Mike Last edited by 70rs/ss; 10-27-2007 at 03:36 PM.

10-27-2007, 03:39 PM	#18
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: Good to be back on here! Welcome back __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

10-28-2007, 10:16 AM	#19
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: Good to be back on here! Hey Donnie, welcome back. Oh by the way, still running your design of Cadi beauty rings on my blazer. Keep getting questions about "what, where, how, etc." Credit goes to YOU! Huck

10-28-2007, 02:09 PM	#20
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Good to be back on here! Welcome back Donnie. You will see lots of changes here but think you will find it lots better.

10-28-2007, 03:21 PM	#21
Chris H 72 C30 Trailer Queen Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: SE MN, USA Posts: 794	Re: Good to be back on here! Good to see you back, Big O! I would like "my" seats back now... please!!! __________________ Chris H 72 C30 133" 72 C30 157" flat-dump 69 C10 short fleet 71 ElCamino 2000 K2500 crewcab shortbed (sold, sorry old friend) 2005 GMC 2500HD shortcrew Duramax 2006 K1500 RCSB and a couple other projects/parts

10-31-2007, 05:36 PM	#23
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Re: Good to be back on here! glad to have yah back big O. this is really ironic as i built imca modifieds all through my child hood and currently have been trying to sell all my trucks to get another lol............ what did you do with your race car? __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

10-31-2007, 06:09 PM	#24
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: Good to be back on here! Welcome back! __________________ WombatFire, Art-Design-MADNESS Follow My Build and Adventures on Instagram

10-31-2007, 07:41 PM	#25
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Good to be back on here! Funny --- while you are getting out of dirt track, i am pondering getting in it. I'm bored as he** with drag racing and slightly too old to motocross-- so i want a mini sprint now oh well -- too many toys, too little time Last edited by streetstar; 10-31-2007 at 07:42 PM.

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