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Red Headed Step Child
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Blown away by pops ...
Been looking around, taking my time trying to find a good 67-72 driver. I ride my motorcycle more than anything so I don't put a lot of miles on a car. and typically when I'm looking I run most everything by my dad. He's got a good eye and mostly it's fun to talk about ya know. Well, he called me last night and after a short chat said .. "I've been thinking about it a while and why don't you just take my truck, don't have room for it and too many projects right now". My mouth hit the floor. Needless to say, I now have a truck to pamper.
![]() A few minor things to tinker on but this is NICE. Hope I can finish it up and do him proud. He already knows his wheels tastes and mine are different ![]()
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
Can't see the picture for some reason...just a little X. Nice dad, BTW.
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67 is sold
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
Yeah, your gallery2 is locked down.
I see some trucks in a folder there, which one is it? BTW: +1 for Dad ![]()
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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 Last edited by Joe67; 07-08-2008 at 09:55 AM. |
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Red Headed Step Child
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
working now? I changed some permissions
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Join Date: Jun 2007
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
My brother did the same thing. My 69 stepper came from him. He called me one night and asked me if I wanted his truck. It floored me. He had never done anything like this before. Little things...but not one of his vehicles.
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
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Pops would be #1 in anyones book. Please just take care of it. (start rant) I don't know how old you are, but I know of so many young guys that have been given vehicles by their parents and they beat the he!! out of it. They get drunk and bang it up, let their friends stand on top of it, jump up and down on the hood, etc.... Sometimes I just want to b!tch slap 'em. (end rant) LockDoc
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
sweet truck. that's very cool, my dad did the same thing to me with a 1950 pickup. he would talk about selling it, so i would go clean it up or hide it in my garage for a while so he would forget about it. one day he asks me if i want the truck. i told him i'd love to have it, but i just couldn't do it at the time. he said, well i'm not gonna sell it to you, i'm gonna give it to you. for that price i told him i'd take it.
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1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6 |
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
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1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6 Last edited by 72highlander; 07-08-2008 at 10:32 AM. |
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
Good looking truck. You ought to keep those rims tucked safely in your garage. There might come a time when you like them - they are pretty cool.
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
I agree, not really my taste in wheels either, but they look really good on that truck! Find a place to keep them.
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
Nice truck, awesome dad. Personally I like the rims, I'm sure you pick another good one. What's the yellow one behind it. As said, more pics is always a good thing. We can't help ourselves.
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
my pops is my best freind, but all i get is a hard time.. lol....nice truck...
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honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here. ![]() |
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
Wow! Good father! Vette option wheels?
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
Excellent looking truck! And even better story behind it.
I'm only 20, and I'm finally starting to realize how truley incredible of a person my dad is (my mom too..but, this is about dad's, haha). There was a time in highschool where I thought he had a warped view on everything, since it was different than mine. But, I grew up, mellowed out, and we get along. We're alot alike, so, thats both a blessing and a curse, haha. He gave me the first truck I messed with...his old '68 C20. Got it running, used it around the farm, beat the hell out of it. Had some fun, learned alot. Now - I have a greater appreciation for machines, especially the simplicity of old mechanics. We've stood and talked about one of the old Farmalls for hours at times, or looking at the shift linkage of my truck. I dunno. It brings a greater appreciation for past generations. I love my truck, but the memories are priceless when it all gets boiled down. -ahem-. sorry. nice truck again. ![]() -Sam.
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
I am glad some of you are having a chance to work with and spend some time with your dad's.
I never did get to know my dad, he drove a big truck and was gone all the time. Then when I got out of high school and went away to the Vietnam Confict, as it is called, I never got a chance to spend any time with him. I am trying to spend time with my oldest son and grandson's working on these old trucks when we get a chance. Good looking truck. Danny |
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
Definitely cool.
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
That`s awesome of your dad.Of course,he`s just being selfish because it`s not really gone and now you`ll get to work on it
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
My dad gave me the 39 chevy coupe. Said he did not have time for it. Well he gets to drive it when he comes down. I always see a smile on his face because he knows it is still in the family.
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
that's true family love. Pamper it, baby it and treat it like your life depends on keeping it nice.
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
YOU ARE ONE LUCKY DUDE!! NOT ALL DADS ARE LIKE THAT...NICE RIDE..
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
Very nice that you have that relationship with your dad...the truck is a bonus!
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
I don't know what your plans are for the wedding but if I were your dad it would sure make me proud to see you drive away with the new bride in it. It sure looks nice enough for that.
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Re: Blown away by pops ...
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![]() For now I'm going to stow the wheels in the garage. But I won't be changing them until I get some other things done though
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