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Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
I must be crazy, I couldn't help myself! I went to look at some "rust free" doors and ended up with a whole truck! The only problem with this is I am only halfway through my resto of my 68 short fleet big block. I could'nt really afford it but, when I saw the 72 Cheyenne short fleet big block I had to have it! It's a sad story one I'm sure you have all heard before; The story goes it was originally from Nevada found in a junk yard,(minor fender bender) was driven back to NW OH. The original motor was rebuilt front end suspension gone through and has been sitting in storage for almost 19 years now...If anyone from the midwest knows these trucks are just not that plentiful here in this condition (especcially in your back yard (15 miles away)). I will not say what I paid for it but, I think it was fair. The truck looks much beter in person than in pictures. I can see through the mis match PERFECT tailgate and fender and faded paint. The truck has factory air,tilt and a 402 BBC. I have checked all the numbers Block,intake, exhaust manifold, cab door (build date) and they all are correct. I also got the stock wheels and hub caps,carb for it. You may have seen it on Ebay? I must be crazy because I need another truck like I need another hole in my head. I will park it for now and start restoration at a later date....pictures attached..BIG BLOCK RICH...CASH POOR...
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
Picture of my 68 project-cab is finally on now!!!!!
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72 Chevelle Club
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Newton , Iowa
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
I can tell you you're not Crazy but I don't think I'm qualified as i'm not a doctor
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Not a bad nut after all..
Join Date: Dec 2000
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
Nice score!
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Happy Camper
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
I cant say if you are crazy or not without not knowing what you paid for it... that and I need to know... TELL ME!!!
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Gone to greener pastures
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
You're not crazy.
I'm not a doctor, but I did stay at the Holiday Inn Express last night.
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
That there's funny I don't care who you are!!!
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I am a Referee of life.
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Greensboro N.C.
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
You're not crazy.You just suffer from acute GM Truckitis.It is unfortunately not curable but can be treated by excessive purchases of GM branded trucks at random intervals.
Just in case you had not realized it this is the support group for said GM truckitis.
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Resident of Here
Join Date: May 2008
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
Gorgeous find man!
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its all about the +6 inches
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Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
I'll store it for you... no charge even!
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
awsome score man i feel your pain as I to have the same problem
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
Nice score! it must have been good enough deal that it found itself at your house.
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
If you ever want to sell the wheels...let me know. I might be interested. Looks like a very solid truck. Congrats.
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I'm a poor spectator
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
Don't worry, we all do things like this. I have stacks of parts I keep buying off the damn for sale board cuz I keep thinking that one day i'll buy a truck I can put them on.
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
Looks like a nice solid truck, you'd have something wrong with you if you didn't buy it.
I'll go #2 on trying to get those cool wheels...
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Trucks N Tranzams
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
Yeah! What he said!!
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
Well as long as you're not homeless or hungry,theirs nothing wrong with being crazy, as long as you know what youre crazy about.
I've made my self happy in similar circumstances. Congratulations. |
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
It looks like it would be fun to drive as-is
A resto would be great, but you could use it as a parts runner for now -- sweet truck Don't know what you paid, but i know what i would potentially pay, and its probably more--- -- great score
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
I'll say your not crazy but you do enjoy,,,,errrr suffer the same issues as the rest of us.
Gearheadedness There is no cure only the therapy of buying and building more classic trucks. Great find Frank
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
I knew I could find support from the board...The first step was admitting I have a problem...Thanks guys I feel better...second step is to crack a cold one and get busyyyy
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
I believe thats what I will do...It runs great even with the old gas, I will flush the tank today and put some fresh gas in (price is dropping !!!) fix the rear leaking wheel cylinder and drive it till the salt gets here! then park it in the garage for the winter...Thanks!!!
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WTB this ad
Join Date: Sep 2004
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
Looks like a great truck! All it needs is a mild drop and you're ready for the cruise ins! If you ever decide to part with that old tacky air cleaner give me a shout.......I like tacky.
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
Wow... I think you walked away with a great deal. Definitely not crazy, but just suffering from classictruckitis..... it has affected all of us I believe.
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
One time I went to pick up a radiator support and came home with, a radiator support, rust free doors, brand new front fenders, Hood, and a tailgate.
Its just the way this hobby is, you go and find out they have more then what you knew about, sometimes you dont even need everything you buy, but we cant pass up a great deal.
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Re: Can anyone tell me I am not CRAZY?
Chevys2die4 ,
youre not crazy. If you are then just about everyone here is ![]() I went to pick up a tilt column and ended up buying a whole truck for parts 2 yrs ago. Recently went to buy a windshield and bought another parts truck for the 5 lug swap to my 67 shortbed. But neither were as nice as that one!!! ![]()
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