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**jocko** · 12-31-2011, 02:17 AM

with sunsets like this, that is. Pardon my artsy fartsy side, but could not resist a few pics out in the desert tonight. We rarely get clouds, but when we do, look out! Enjoy.

**MisterC** · 12-31-2011, 02:26 AM

Thanks for the shots. Those are some great images!

kikkegek · 12-31-2011, 06:42 AM

+1 jalous!

hahahaha

darkhorse970 · 12-31-2011, 07:42 AM

Beautiful! Reminds me of the year that I spent out in the high desert...29 Palms, CA.

Rich 5150 69 · 12-31-2011, 09:31 AM

Awesome pics Jocko....saved to file.

62 short step · 12-31-2011, 11:41 AM

Very nice!

Indian113 · 12-31-2011, 02:04 PM

Great pics-lokks like one area not overcrowded yet!

oem4me · 12-31-2011, 02:49 PM

Maybe I never looked as closely at your truck before, but that fiery sky really makes it pop. Man, it looks CLEAN! Nice pics.

forestb · 12-31-2011, 09:30 PM

Just to add to the love for California. I washed my car today in shorts, t-shirt and a pair of flip flops. You got to love it.

coulter · 12-31-2011, 10:14 PM

awsome pics !!1 thanx for sharing

**lolife99** · 12-31-2011, 10:15 PM

Forget the clouds,... look at that truck!

lil hoodlum · 12-31-2011, 10:43 PM

WOW!!! Those are some amazing pictures, both the sky colors and the truck!!

For some reason, I really like the color of your truck!

Thanks for sharing!

Keith

markeb01 · 12-31-2011, 11:22 PM

Spectacular! I've been looking for a photo of my truck in similar lighting. We have many unbelievable sunsets in this part of the world, but so far I've been unable to find a location suitable for a truck photo that isn't full of background clutter.

Thanks for sharing!

**jocko** · 12-31-2011, 11:27 PM

Ha, how true Mark - I had to drive out of town about 3 minutes to be in the middle of nowhere, kinda nice. Thanks for the comments, glad you all enjoyed the pics. I like the color of the truck too - have to admit it's kinda growin on me. 10 years ago if you'd told me I'd have a light blue truck, I'd have fallen over backwards. But I can't imagine changing it. Thanks again and happy new year!

markeb01 · 12-31-2011, 11:40 PM

You should seriously consider submitting a photo next year to the Stovebolt.com annual 60-66 wall calendar.

http://www.cafepress.com/+6066_stove...dar,423838385#

I believe they start requesting photos around October for inclusion in the following year calendar. If they don’t get enough new submissions they have to run with what they had the previous year.

richards72chevy · 01-01-2012, 01:17 PM

That is very cool pic.I miss california.The smog makes some great sun sets.

jbgroby · 01-01-2012, 02:05 PM

That is exaclty why some call it the PAINTED SKY!

Big Fenders · 01-01-2012, 03:13 PM

Thanks for the new screen saver....
Bob

**jocko** · 01-01-2012, 03:35 PM

Hey Mark, thanks for the link, I did see that call for pics on stovebolt a while back, but didn't have a good one like this available, will have to keep that in mind. And by the way, congrats on July!! I thought I saw two Tony Smith-built trucks in there as well. very cool. I need a calendar too!

Oh, and there's ZERO smog on this side of the sierra nevadas. Clear as a bell. (but you are right Richard, smog can make some nice sunsets too, in a strange kinda way...)

oem4me · 01-01-2012, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

Hey Mark, thanks for the link, I did see that call for pics on stovebolt a while back, but didn't have a good one like this available, will have to keep that in mind. And by the way, congrats on July!! I thought I saw two Tony Smith-built trucks in there as well. very cool. I need a calendar too!

Oh, and there's ZERO smog on this side of the sierra nevadas. Clear as a bell. (but you are right Richard, smog can make some nice sunsets too, in a strange kinda way...)

Hey, here in the L.A. area, at least we can see what what we're breathing. You poor guys have no idea what you're taking into your lungs. haha.

**jocko** · 01-01-2012, 04:15 PM

Ha! Good point. I'm sure some medical discovery will soon prove that even clean air can kill ya (just in case the sidewinders don't).

A.T. RockDriller · 01-01-2012, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

Spectacular! I've been looking for a photo of my truck in similar lighting. We have many unbelievable sunsets in this part of the world, but so far I've been unable to find a location suitable for a truck photo that isn't full of background clutter.

Thanks for sharing!

Us folks here in the Northwest get some pretty good background skies, too.
Usually during forest fire season.
Mark....
I'm thinkin' your best location for a Photo Shoot might be with Lake Coure de Lane..(spellcheck..??).as a back-drop.
You sure do live in a nice corner of the state.

Jocko...
Absolutely breathtaking.

72BlckButy · 01-01-2012, 05:56 PM

Beautiful truck (and pics)!

likaroc13 · 01-01-2012, 11:10 PM

beautiful pictures Jocko...when i saw them, i realized that i didn't have any saved pics of your truck, so these definitely fit the bill....thanks for taking the time to capture the moment

**ChiefRocka** · 01-01-2012, 11:29 PM

Beautifull shots !!

California Love for sure ...

My childhood friend just moved to 'Zona to "start a new life" ...

He misses it already !!

12-31-2011, 02:17 AM	#1
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Hard to dislike California... with sunsets like this, that is. Pardon my artsy fartsy side, but could not resist a few pics out in the desert tonight. We rarely get clouds, but when we do, look out! Enjoy. Attached Images

12-31-2011, 02:26 AM	#2
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: Hard to dislike California... Thanks for the shots. Those are some great images! __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

12-31-2011, 06:42 AM	#3
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,518	Re: Hard to dislike California... +1 jalous! hahahaha __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

12-31-2011, 07:42 AM	#4
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,104	Re: Hard to dislike California... Beautiful! Reminds me of the year that I spent out in the high desert...29 Palms, CA. __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

12-31-2011, 09:31 AM	#5
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Hard to dislike California... Awesome pics Jocko....saved to file. __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

12-31-2011, 11:41 AM	#6
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12-31-2011, 02:04 PM	#7
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Hard to dislike California... Great pics-lokks like one area not overcrowded yet!

12-31-2011, 02:49 PM	#8
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Hard to dislike California... Maybe I never looked as closely at your truck before, but that fiery sky really makes it pop. Man, it looks CLEAN! Nice pics.

12-31-2011, 09:30 PM	#9
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: Hard to dislike California... Just to add to the love for California. I washed my car today in shorts, t-shirt and a pair of flip flops. You got to love it.

12-31-2011, 10:14 PM	#10
coulter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: muskogee, ok Posts: 1,091	Re: Hard to dislike California... awsome pics !!1 thanx for sharing __________________ bagged 66 longbed build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449548 my favorite colors.. black, rust, and shiny!!!! instagram: @coulter918

12-31-2011, 10:15 PM	#11
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Hard to dislike California... Forget the clouds,... look at that truck! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-31-2011, 10:43 PM	#12
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,735	Re: Hard to dislike California... WOW!!! Those are some amazing pictures, both the sky colors and the truck!! For some reason, I really like the color of your truck! Thanks for sharing! Keith

12-31-2011, 11:22 PM	#13
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Hard to dislike California... Spectacular! I've been looking for a photo of my truck in similar lighting. We have many unbelievable sunsets in this part of the world, but so far I've been unable to find a location suitable for a truck photo that isn't full of background clutter. Thanks for sharing!

12-31-2011, 11:27 PM	#14
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Hard to dislike California... Ha, how true Mark - I had to drive out of town about 3 minutes to be in the middle of nowhere, kinda nice. Thanks for the comments, glad you all enjoyed the pics. I like the color of the truck too - have to admit it's kinda growin on me. 10 years ago if you'd told me I'd have a light blue truck, I'd have fallen over backwards. But I can't imagine changing it. Thanks again and happy new year!

12-31-2011, 11:40 PM	#15
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Hard to dislike California... You should seriously consider submitting a photo next year to the Stovebolt.com annual 60-66 wall calendar. http://www.cafepress.com/+6066_stove...dar,423838385# I believe they start requesting photos around October for inclusion in the following year calendar. If they don’t get enough new submissions they have to run with what they had the previous year.



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01-01-2012, 01:17 PM	#16
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,652	Re: Hard to dislike California... That is very cool pic.I miss california.The smog makes some great sun sets.

01-01-2012, 02:05 PM	#17
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01-01-2012, 03:13 PM	#18
Big Fenders Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 264	Re: Hard to dislike California... Thanks for the new screen saver.... Bob

01-01-2012, 03:35 PM	#19
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Hard to dislike California... Hey Mark, thanks for the link, I did see that call for pics on stovebolt a while back, but didn't have a good one like this available, will have to keep that in mind. And by the way, congrats on July!! I thought I saw two Tony Smith-built trucks in there as well. very cool. I need a calendar too! Oh, and there's ZERO smog on this side of the sierra nevadas. Clear as a bell. (but you are right Richard, smog can make some nice sunsets too, in a strange kinda way...)

01-01-2012, 04:15 PM	#21
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Hard to dislike California... Ha! Good point. I'm sure some medical discovery will soon prove that even clean air can kill ya (just in case the sidewinders don't).

01-01-2012, 05:56 PM	#23
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01-01-2012, 11:10 PM	#24
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Hard to dislike California... beautiful pictures Jocko...when i saw them, i realized that i didn't have any saved pics of your truck, so these definitely fit the bill....thanks for taking the time to capture the moment __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

01-01-2012, 11:29 PM	#25
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