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sighlurr · 08-24-2009, 12:15 AM

I was able to join the 50th Anniversary Club today. Probably not the most conventional way of picking up a new project. And probably not the safest thing I've done.

Also met a local shop owner here in Sacramento at the GoodGuys show in Pleasanton today. This guy specializes in '67-'72's and should be joining the site next week. His website is below:

www.marquezdesign.com
*Hopefully this doesn't break any forum rules...

Longhorn Man · 08-24-2009, 06:21 AM

whats the unsafe part? I see a sweet lookin 50th haulin a car?

Congrats on the 50th ... I hope to have one some day

**special-K** · 08-24-2009, 12:02 PM

Nice.And,that`s a very common way of retrieving a newly purchased`68.

Jim_PA · 08-24-2009, 12:33 PM

Welcome to the club.

sighlurr · 08-24-2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

whats the unsafe part? I see a sweet lookin 50th haulin a car?

Congrats on the 50th ... I hope to have one some day

These front drums weren't in shape for the 2+ hour drive home. I was pushing it on the trailer weight too...

Gumby'sC20 · 08-24-2009, 01:41 PM

Nice 50th....

and since I'm a Honda/Acura guy too....Nice RL!!

sighlurr · 08-24-2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gumby'sc20

nice 50th....

And since i'm a honda/acura guy too....nice rl!!

Stock72c10 · 08-24-2009, 02:36 PM

I agree, it is very unsafe to pull a trailer in the dark with your headlights off, otherwise looks like it worked out well.

**Hart_Rod** · 08-24-2009, 02:46 PM

Welcome to the club! How about posting the spid and giving us some more information?

R/

sighlurr · 08-24-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Welcome to the club! How about posting the spid and giving us some more information?

R/

Rob, why did I know you were going to call me out on this?

It was actually your post that helped me confirm this was a 50th. I found it down in the East Bay area. I got it from a kid who was given the truck by his stepdad; he needed the cash to finish his 72 SWB. This was a work truck for many years and I cannot believe how unmolested it is. Everything works, including an aftermarket 2 button stereo. When I found the bumper with a hitch, I decided to load my commuter instead of making two trips last night - saved me a lot of time. The bed has a sheet of diamond plating over the original wood floor, rebuilt 350 and a turbo 400. I plan on doing some upgrades to brakes and suspension, but preserving this time capsule at the same time.

Anyone have any '67-'68 dog dish caps?

sighlurr · 09-08-2009, 09:24 PM

A couple of quick updates:

Wheels and tires, new exhaust back from the headers with a pair of Dynomax mufflers (old Walker Super Turbo's - what a fun sound!), and ditched the rear bumper.

Next up is suspension and disc conversion up front.

**70cst** · 09-08-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Gumby'sC20

Nice 50th....
and since I'm a Honda/Acura guy too....Nice RL!!

For some reason the Honda looks natural being towed by a Chevy.

By the way dsigh

on your 50th. Good Loookin truck.

sighlurr · 09-08-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

For some reason the Honda looks natural being towed by a Chevy.

By the way dsigh

on your 50th. Good Loookin truck.

Thanks brother.

BTW - Watched the Tivo'd "The Last Truck" documentary last night about the GM plant closing in Ohio. My heart goes out to those affected.

**70cst** · 09-08-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dsigh

Thanks brother.

BTW - Watched the Tivo'd "The Last Truck" documentary last night about the GM plant closing in Ohio. My heart goes out to those affected.

Thanks for you comments...This is one of the reasons our trucks are classics. They represent a part of America that has faded away to some extent.

sighlurr · 10-10-2009, 01:14 AM

I can't bring myself to do a SWB conversion on mine. I posted my LWB in the Classifieds section this week:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=3704&cat=12

Zoomin · 10-10-2009, 10:58 AM

I can understand. Good luck with the sale and I hope it goes to someone that appreciates it for what it is.

08-24-2009, 12:15 AM	#1
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	New to the 50th Club Today! I was able to join the 50th Anniversary Club today. Probably not the most conventional way of picking up a new project. And probably not the safest thing I've done. Also met a local shop owner here in Sacramento at the GoodGuys show in Pleasanton today. This guy specializes in '67-'72's and should be joining the site next week. His website is below: www.marquezdesign.com *Hopefully this doesn't break any forum rules... Attached Images

08-24-2009, 06:21 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: New to the 50th Club Today! whats the unsafe part? I see a sweet lookin 50th haulin a car? Congrats on the 50th ... I hope to have one some day

08-24-2009, 12:02 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: New to the 50th Club Today! Nice.And,that`s a very common way of retrieving a newly purchased`68. __________________ "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 ~

08-24-2009, 12:33 PM	#4
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: New to the 50th Club Today! Welcome to the club.

08-24-2009, 01:41 PM	#6
Gumby'sC20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Binghamton, N.Y. Posts: 116	Re: New to the 50th Club Today! Nice 50th.... and since I'm a Honda/Acura guy too....Nice RL!!

08-24-2009, 02:36 PM	#8
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: New to the 50th Club Today! I agree, it is very unsafe to pull a trailer in the dark with your headlights off, otherwise looks like it worked out well.

08-24-2009, 02:46 PM	#9
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,837	Re: New to the 50th Club Today! Welcome to the club! How about posting the spid and giving us some more information? R/ __________________ 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

09-08-2009, 09:24 PM	#11
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: New to the 50th Club Today! A couple of quick updates: Wheels and tires, new exhaust back from the headers with a pair of Dynomax mufflers (old Walker Super Turbo's - what a fun sound!), and ditched the rear bumper. Next up is suspension and disc conversion up front. Attached Images

10-10-2009, 01:14 AM	#15
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: New to the 50th Club Today! I can't bring myself to do a SWB conversion on mine. I posted my LWB in the Classifieds section this week: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=3704&cat=12

10-10-2009, 10:58 AM	#16
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: New to the 50th Club Today! I can understand. Good luck with the sale and I hope it goes to someone that appreciates it for what it is.



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