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**specialtyretail** · 05-31-2015, 12:31 PM

All morning Saturday at work I talked to my customers about what all was going to be happening around my shop this weekend. Gonna drag the 69 GMC into the shop and tear it all apart, wash the 67 swb and get it ready to sell, put some fresh gas in the 71 and putt around the neighborhood,, you know, get stuff done. Well,,, things change. I had a better offer. Those old trucks aint going anywhere, but my grandaughter will not always have time for me.

Tinkermc · 05-31-2015, 12:33 PM

You made the right choice.

cheviss427 · 05-31-2015, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinkermc

You made the right choice.

I second that.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-31-2015, 01:05 PM

X3

**jamie72** · 05-31-2015, 01:10 PM

good deal..

**specialtyretail** · 05-31-2015, 01:15 PM

Thanks guys, i appreciate that. I was not that great of a father, not proud of it but I will own up to it. I have made sure my grandchildren will know i will always have time for them. I am lucky, this one loves the shop (might just be the Disco Ball i installed for her), old trucks and BBQ. She was wanting to pull something with a truck a couple of years ago, so i hooked these two together and let her steer while we idled around our neighborhood. She loved it,, and so did I. Her momma, not so much. Oh well.

tommys72 · 05-31-2015, 01:35 PM

Good change, you can work on the old trucks come monday

hugger6933 · 05-31-2015, 01:43 PM

I see a granddad and grand daughter project in your future. That will be a memory for you like no other [her too]

Bladeboy1998 · 05-31-2015, 02:44 PM

Good choice! I love the crew cab by the way...

**specialtyretail** · 05-31-2015, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bladeboy1998

Good choice! I love the crew cab by the way...

Thanks,,, but the only crew cab we have is the extended cab F150. I think you have me mixed up with someone else.

Bladeboy1998 · 05-31-2015, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by specialtyretail

Thanks,,, but the only crew cab we have is the extended cab F150. I think you have me mixed up with someone else.

2nd pic, red truck on the right? Looks like a crew cab 67-72. Maybe not, lol

tommys72 · 05-31-2015, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bladeboy1998

2nd pic, red truck on the right? Looks like a crew cab 67-72. Maybe not, lol

Looks like the back of the front fender to me, you can see the vent window on the door also

**BC10** · 05-31-2015, 08:22 PM

You made the right choice papi!

jessemthompson · 05-31-2015, 08:34 PM

I believe with age I have come to appreciate children more. I had my first born at 19 and my youngest at 33. I am a much better father now than I was when I was 19. Machines will come and go, family is forever.

swamp rat · 05-31-2015, 09:02 PM

Yea the trucks can wait.. Good for you!

Now whats that seasoning your putting on the burgers???

**Boog** · 05-31-2015, 09:43 PM

Class move papa. You are right, one day she won't have time for you anymore. Enjoy it while you can. Who knows she just might be a truck girl one day too.

canuckian · 06-01-2015, 09:13 AM

Great choice! She'll remember times like that for the rest of her life. I have 2 boys (2 1/2 and almost 5 yrs old) and my plans get changed hourly. Wouldn't trade time with them for the world!

Mr Chevorlet · 06-01-2015, 09:38 AM

That is a great and perfect choice, kids and grandkids should come first. Its funny the older we get the wiser we get. Great job.

**Tom Vogel** · 06-01-2015, 09:39 AM

[QUOTE=. Machines will come and go, family is forever.[/QUOTE]

This^^^^^

**specialtyretail** · 06-01-2015, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Yea the trucks can wait.. Good for you!

Now whats that seasoning your putting on the burgers???

It is from a joint about 100 miles down the road. Called Strawberry's. We like it.

**specialtyretail** · 06-01-2015, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Class move papa. You are right, one day she won't have time for you anymore. Enjoy it while you can. Who knows she just might be a truck girl one day too.

You are right. When she is here with us, we do Gracie stuff. Nothing else. Then her grandmother and I take a few days to recover.

swamp rat · 06-01-2015, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by specialtyretail

It is from a joint about 100 miles down the road. Called Strawberry's. We like it.

Thanks, i found the site and was gonna order some of the $3.00 shakers but the shipping was twice the product.. Bummer, i like trying new stuff.

**michael bustamante** · 06-01-2015, 06:28 PM

you and i have something in common. i had my fist daughter at 19 and my baby girl at 33 too! shes 8 now (the baby) and she loves climbing in my project 67 short stepper and pretend to drive her little friends to the store. she definatly a garage girl too. enjoy it my friend. as you know, once they turn 12 its all over

**specialtyretail** · 06-01-2015, 07:34 PM

I have kind of turned her into a hot dog snob. About all she will eat is Nathans and Ballpark Cheddar stuffed. Her Dad tries to slip different ones in on her and she says she wants Grandpa's hot dogs. I feel if you are going to eat, it should be good, not just something to fill a hole. Yes Michael, I am already dreading the day when she has too many things to do besides hang out in the shop, but will understand.

1979-square-body · 06-01-2015, 08:40 PM

I have put my truck off to spend time with the family and especially my daughter. I was hoping my truck would become a father son project while my son was out visiting over the summer, but he dropped the bomb on me telling me he no longer likes trucks. I think I might try It out this summer with him anyway, it's in rough shape and I have some parts on the shelf being collected as it is so why not turn a few wrenches with him.

Glad to see family time, as was said before the family is more important.

05-31-2015, 12:31 PM	#1
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Funny how plans get changed.... All morning Saturday at work I talked to my customers about what all was going to be happening around my shop this weekend. Gonna drag the 69 GMC into the shop and tear it all apart, wash the 67 swb and get it ready to sell, put some fresh gas in the 71 and putt around the neighborhood,, you know, get stuff done. Well,,, things change. I had a better offer. Those old trucks aint going anywhere, but my grandaughter will not always have time for me. Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

05-31-2015, 12:33 PM	#2
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Funny how plans get changed.... You made the right choice.

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05-31-2015, 01:15 PM	#6
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Re: Funny how plans get changed.... Thanks guys, i appreciate that. I was not that great of a father, not proud of it but I will own up to it. I have made sure my grandchildren will know i will always have time for them. I am lucky, this one loves the shop (might just be the Disco Ball i installed for her), old trucks and BBQ. She was wanting to pull something with a truck a couple of years ago, so i hooked these two together and let her steer while we idled around our neighborhood. She loved it,, and so did I. Her momma, not so much. Oh well. Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

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tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: Funny how plans get changed.... Good change, you can work on the old trucks come monday __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

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hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,279	Re: Funny how plans get changed.... I see a granddad and grand daughter project in your future. That will be a memory for you like no other [her too]

05-31-2015, 02:44 PM	#9
Bladeboy1998 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 520	Re: Funny how plans get changed.... Good choice! I love the crew cab by the way...

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BC10 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 493	Re: Funny how plans get changed.... You made the right choice papi!

05-31-2015, 08:34 PM	#14
jessemthompson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 960	Re: Funny how plans get changed.... I believe with age I have come to appreciate children more. I had my first born at 19 and my youngest at 33. I am a much better father now than I was when I was 19. Machines will come and go, family is forever.

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swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Funny how plans get changed.... Yea the trucks can wait.. Good for you! Now whats that seasoning your putting on the burgers??? __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

05-31-2015, 09:43 PM	#16
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,437	Re: Funny how plans get changed.... Class move papa. You are right, one day she won't have time for you anymore. Enjoy it while you can. Who knows she just might be a truck girl one day too. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-01-2015, 09:13 AM	#17
canuckian Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NS Canada, eh! Posts: 25	Re: Funny how plans get changed.... Great choice! She'll remember times like that for the rest of her life. I have 2 boys (2 1/2 and almost 5 yrs old) and my plans get changed hourly. Wouldn't trade time with them for the world!

06-01-2015, 09:38 AM	#18
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: Funny how plans get changed.... That is a great and perfect choice, kids and grandkids should come first. Its funny the older we get the wiser we get. Great job. __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

06-01-2015, 09:39 AM	#19
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Funny how plans get changed.... [QUOTE=. Machines will come and go, family is forever.[/QUOTE] This^^^^^



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06-01-2015, 06:28 PM	#23
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,858	Re: Funny how plans get changed.... you and i have something in common. i had my fist daughter at 19 and my baby girl at 33 too! shes 8 now (the baby) and she loves climbing in my project 67 short stepper and pretend to drive her little friends to the store. she definatly a garage girl too. enjoy it my friend. as you know, once they turn 12 its all over __________________ 1967custom

06-01-2015, 07:34 PM	#24
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Re: Funny how plans get changed.... I have kind of turned her into a hot dog snob. About all she will eat is Nathans and Ballpark Cheddar stuffed. Her Dad tries to slip different ones in on her and she says she wants Grandpa's hot dogs. I feel if you are going to eat, it should be good, not just something to fill a hole. Yes Michael, I am already dreading the day when she has too many things to do besides hang out in the shop, but will understand. __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

06-01-2015, 08:40 PM	#25
1979-square-body Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: N/a Posts: 71	Re: Funny how plans get changed.... I have put my truck off to spend time with the family and especially my daughter. I was hoping my truck would become a father son project while my son was out visiting over the summer, but he dropped the bomb on me telling me he no longer likes trucks. I think I might try It out this summer with him anyway, it's in rough shape and I have some parts on the shelf being collected as it is so why not turn a few wrenches with him. Glad to see family time, as was said before the family is more important.

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