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sixnine · 01-03-2008, 02:52 PM

I really didn't want to send it away, but I have a Camaro project that I want to finish before I start on the truck. I don't have room for it at my house and it's been sitting in the driveway covered with snow for the last month. After Christmas, the wife and I delivered it to Grandma's 3 car garage in New Mexico.

I gotta tell ya, pulling a full-size truck with a mid-size SUV over the Raton pass in the middle of winter was NOT fun. The Durango actually did pretty well though. I was surprised.

Hopefully, I'll be picking the truck up later this summer to start it's transformation.

**Palf70Step** · 01-03-2008, 02:58 PM

It's good you have a place to store it while you finish your other project. Heck just driving over Ratan in the winter without towing anything is an experience!

Longhorn Man · 01-03-2008, 03:06 PM

That looks like fun!
Shoulda been in this wild ride for 428 miles!

68 short step · 01-03-2008, 03:06 PM

buy a LS engine, and head my way... ill get that thing moving..... im about 4 project out, so you'll have time to save..

72BlckButy · 01-03-2008, 03:36 PM

At least you have a place to put that truck under cover. My dd sits out side while the old '72 sits in the garage. It already has enough rust, I don't want to add to it...

Walts_restoration · 01-03-2008, 03:42 PM

i towed my 1500lb pound open trailer with a long tounge, low profile open center, with a durango and that thing handled horrible, and it had a factory tow package, so i understand how you feel, personally i prefer my full size pickups to tow with, both my dads 73, my 77, and my bros 86 all tow nicely no matter what we have on the trailer.

What suprised me was when my trailer is empty, its more of a stabalizer bar than a trailer becuase of how light it is.

sixnine · 01-04-2008, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

That looks like fun!
Shoulda been in this wild ride for 428 miles!

Uhm, you sir, are

Seriously though, isn't it insane what we'll do to keep our hobby going?

OLDCHEV4X4 · 01-05-2008, 04:43 AM

Nice pic Andy. ...Man does that bring back some memory's.
Thanks for the suprise mail Andy.

Longhorn Man · 01-05-2008, 05:28 AM

it does bring back memories huh? And my pleasure man.

**Hart_Rod** · 01-05-2008, 05:30 AM

I did 850 miles with this tagged to the back of my suburban. I didn't have near as much fun as my buddy did pulling it 800 miles with has V8 Exlporer,

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OLDIRON69 · 01-06-2008, 10:52 AM

Everybody thought it was pushing the Furd!

01-03-2008, 02:52 PM	#1
sixnine Longtime Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Over Yonder (DFW) Posts: 171	Sent the truck to Grandma's... I really didn't want to send it away, but I have a Camaro project that I want to finish before I start on the truck. I don't have room for it at my house and it's been sitting in the driveway covered with snow for the last month. After Christmas, the wife and I delivered it to Grandma's 3 car garage in New Mexico. I gotta tell ya, pulling a full-size truck with a mid-size SUV over the Raton pass in the middle of winter was NOT fun. The Durango actually did pretty well though. I was surprised. Hopefully, I'll be picking the truck up later this summer to start it's transformation. Attached Images __________________ Rokcrln - *"I'm a major car addict so trying to go as low buck as possible is like asking a coke head to use flower to save money."* 1972 C10 Short Step -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=261405

01-03-2008, 02:58 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Sent the truck to Grandma's... It's good you have a place to store it while you finish your other project. Heck just driving over Ratan in the winter without towing anything is an experience! __________________ 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!

01-03-2008, 03:06 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Sent the truck to Grandma's... That looks like fun! Shoulda been in this wild ride for 428 miles!

01-03-2008, 03:06 PM	#4
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Sent the truck to Grandma's... buy a LS engine, and head my way... ill get that thing moving..... im about 4 project out, so you'll have time to save..

01-03-2008, 03:36 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Sent the truck to Grandma's... At least you have a place to put that truck under cover. My dd sits out side while the old '72 sits in the garage. It already has enough rust, I don't want to add to it... __________________ -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)

01-03-2008, 03:42 PM	#6
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Sent the truck to Grandma's... i towed my 1500lb pound open trailer with a long tounge, low profile open center, with a durango and that thing handled horrible, and it had a factory tow package, so i understand how you feel, personally i prefer my full size pickups to tow with, both my dads 73, my 77, and my bros 86 all tow nicely no matter what we have on the trailer. What suprised me was when my trailer is empty, its more of a stabalizer bar than a trailer becuase of how light it is. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

01-05-2008, 04:43 AM	#8
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Re: Sent the truck to Grandma's... Nice pic Andy. ...Man does that bring back some memory's. Thanks for the suprise mail Andy. __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

01-05-2008, 05:28 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Sent the truck to Grandma's... it does bring back memories huh? And my pleasure man. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 01-05-2008 at 05:28 AM.

01-05-2008, 05:30 AM	#10
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,859	Re: Sent the truck to Grandma's... I did 850 miles with this tagged to the back of my suburban. I didn't have near as much fun as my buddy did pulling it 800 miles with has V8 Exlporer, . Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

01-06-2008, 10:52 AM	#11
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Sent the truck to Grandma's... Everybody thought it was pushing the Furd! __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd



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