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VNMOUS · 04-03-2002, 11:40 AM

I LIVE IN NORTH ALABAMA AND ITS PRETTY MUCH RURAL COUNTRY AND THERE ARE A TON OF OUR TRUCKS AROUND HERE. A LOT OF THEM ARE STILL IN USE ON THE FARM. YESTERDAY I SAW 3 OR 4 FOUR SALE ON THE SIDES OF THE ROAD. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL SALVAGE YARDS LOADED WITH PARTS. IT'S LIKE CHEVY HEAVEN !!!!

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DANO
67shortstep:350/350,flows,headers,3:08posi,edel intake & carb
76 stingray
95 cobra
IBEW 558

O'l Buck · 04-03-2002, 12:55 PM

You lucky devil you!!

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'72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84
ralleys and 31/10.5s

67 Cutlass convertible
330, 3spd stick

90 GMC Jimmy
350/auto
Chad Stephens
Orleans,NE

LMN8R · 04-03-2002, 02:26 PM

Start snaggin' them up!!

Tim Rich · 04-03-2002, 02:39 PM

I grew up and lived south of Birmingham, AL until about 5 years ago (Georgia now). My parents are still there. When I first started looking for a 67-72 pickup, my Dad and I just drove around for a few hours one afternoon on the lookout. We saw over a dozen, several in tremendous shape. Parts aren't difficult to come by either - we did have to look a little bit to get a 3.08 rear end (most were 3.73), but I ended up finding one about 5 miles from my folks.

There are tons still running around Georgia as well.

**COBALT** · 04-03-2002, 02:51 PM

So, here's what you do:

1. Build a big shop that can act as a warehouse.
2. Buy all the trucks, and parts you can find.
3. Make an inventory list.
4. Strike up a relationship with UPS.
5. Publish the list here.
6. Start taking parts orders from us.
7. Make a bundle of $.

Common! Share the joy!

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'69 3/4 ton C20 2wd w/ 350ci/400THM and a wood bed!
'69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd w/ ORIGINAL 350ci/4sp Manual and a wood bed (parts beast).
Seattle, WA.

*See pics of my trucks and project at www.webshots.com!

*Shane* · 04-03-2002, 05:26 PM

Hey Vnmous.....havent seen you on the board in a while.

Just one North Alabamaian (Athens) saying HEY! to another (Leighton).

Lots of "spare parts" trucks around here too. But most folks know what they have and won't "part them out." But we still have a few salvage yards that still have a good selection.

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Keep On Truckin'

Shane
slecroix@bellsouth.net
Athens, Alabama

VNMOUS · 04-04-2002, 07:14 AM

Been working a ton of overtime, plus my two daughters are playing high school softball. don't have a lot of spare time lately. but the weather has been better and I have enjoyed driving my truck !!!

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DANO
67shortstep:350/350,flows,headers,3:08posi,edel intake & carb
76 stingray
95 cobra
IBEW 558

VNMOUS · 04-04-2002, 03:36 PM

ttt

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DANO
67shortstep:350/350,flows,headers,3:08posi,edel intake & carb
76 stingray
95 cobra
IBEW 558

nroden · 04-04-2002, 08:55 PM

Quite a few around here. Within about an 8 mile radius of my house I think I know of about 8 I think. Might be more. I know that one of those got sold and haven't been able to track it down yet.

Another one nearby a kid at school (dont worry... good kid, good driver, take good care of it) is considering buying an Orange 68. So my 72 Ochre Cheyenne might not be the only one in the school parking lot.

Also, dont mean to sound weird but I believe trucks shouldn't be parted out unless the body has nothing left at all. Whenever trucks are parted out another Chevy dies (the tears are comin, I better quit now)

On the other hand when trucks are parted out it makes original parts availible to help another Chevy stay Chevy. But the same parts could be bought new.
Just some thoughts to think about.

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Nick Rodenberg
Wellington, MO
http://nickrod.port5.com
You can click on "My 72 Chevy Truck"
I have a 72 Cheyenne 10 with a V8 350 and a TH-350 auto-tranny.
White/Ochre/White
Runs well... working on body.
Hoping to have completed in March when I turn 16

04-03-2002, 11:40 AM	#1
VNMOUS Step Side's Rule Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEIGHTON,AL USA Posts: 227	I FEEL PRIVI LEDGED !!!!!! I LIVE IN NORTH ALABAMA AND ITS PRETTY MUCH RURAL COUNTRY AND THERE ARE A TON OF OUR TRUCKS AROUND HERE. A LOT OF THEM ARE STILL IN USE ON THE FARM. YESTERDAY I SAW 3 OR 4 FOUR SALE ON THE SIDES OF THE ROAD. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL SALVAGE YARDS LOADED WITH PARTS. IT'S LIKE CHEVY HEAVEN !!!! ------------------ DANO 67shortstep:350/350,flows,headers,3:08posi,edel intake & carb 76 stingray 95 cobra IBEW 558 __________________ DANO 07 Silverado Classic 67shortstep 76 stingray 95 cobra 66 Mustang Coupe 289

04-03-2002, 12:55 PM	#2
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	You lucky devil you!! ------------------ '72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84 ralleys and 31/10.5s 67 Cutlass convertible 330, 3spd stick 90 GMC Jimmy 350/auto Chad Stephens Orleans,NE __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

04-03-2002, 02:26 PM	#3
LMN8R Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Crawfordsville, IN USA Posts: 84	Start snaggin' them up!! __________________ 1986 Silverado CrewCab Dually 454 auto.

04-03-2002, 02:39 PM	#4
Tim Rich Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 56	I grew up and lived south of Birmingham, AL until about 5 years ago (Georgia now). My parents are still there. When I first started looking for a 67-72 pickup, my Dad and I just drove around for a few hours one afternoon on the lookout. We saw over a dozen, several in tremendous shape. Parts aren't difficult to come by either - we did have to look a little bit to get a 3.08 rear end (most were 3.73), but I ended up finding one about 5 miles from my folks. There are tons still running around Georgia as well. __________________ Tim Rich Kennesaw, GA 72 Stepside 65 Must@ng

04-03-2002, 02:51 PM	#5
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	So, here's what you do: 1. Build a big shop that can act as a warehouse. 2. Buy all the trucks, and parts you can find. 3. Make an inventory list. 4. Strike up a relationship with UPS. 5. Publish the list here. 6. Start taking parts orders from us. 7. Make a bundle of $. Common! Share the joy! ------------------ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd w/ 350ci/400THM and a wood bed! '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd w/ ORIGINAL 350ci/4sp Manual and a wood bed (parts beast). Seattle, WA. *See pics of my trucks and project at www.webshots.com! __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

04-03-2002, 05:26 PM	#6
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Hey Vnmous.....havent seen you on the board in a while. Just one North Alabamaian (Athens) saying HEY! to another (Leighton). Lots of "spare parts" trucks around here too. But most folks know what they have and won't "part them out." But we still have a few salvage yards that still have a good selection. ------------------ *Keep On Truckin'* Shane slecroix@bellsouth.net Athens, Alabama

04-04-2002, 07:14 AM	#7
VNMOUS Step Side's Rule Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEIGHTON,AL USA Posts: 227	Been working a ton of overtime, plus my two daughters are playing high school softball. don't have a lot of spare time lately. but the weather has been better and I have enjoyed driving my truck !!! ------------------ DANO 67shortstep:350/350,flows,headers,3:08posi,edel intake & carb 76 stingray 95 cobra IBEW 558 __________________ DANO 07 Silverado Classic 67shortstep 76 stingray 95 cobra 66 Mustang Coupe 289

04-04-2002, 03:36 PM	#8
VNMOUS Step Side's Rule Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEIGHTON,AL USA Posts: 227	ttt ------------------ DANO 67shortstep:350/350,flows,headers,3:08posi,edel intake & carb 76 stingray 95 cobra IBEW 558 __________________ DANO 07 Silverado Classic 67shortstep 76 stingray 95 cobra 66 Mustang Coupe 289

04-04-2002, 08:55 PM	#9
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	Quite a few around here. Within about an 8 mile radius of my house I think I know of about 8 I think. Might be more. I know that one of those got sold and haven't been able to track it down yet. Another one nearby a kid at school (dont worry... good kid, good driver, take good care of it) is considering buying an Orange 68. So my 72 Ochre Cheyenne might not be the only one in the school parking lot. Also, dont mean to sound weird but I believe trucks shouldn't be parted out unless the body has nothing left at all. Whenever trucks are parted out another Chevy dies (the tears are comin, I better quit now) On the other hand when trucks are parted out it makes original parts availible to help another Chevy stay Chevy. But the same parts could be bought new. Just some thoughts to think about. ------------------ Nick Rodenberg Wellington, MO http://nickrod.port5.com You can click on "My 72 Chevy Truck" I have a 72 Cheyenne 10 with a V8 350 and a TH-350 auto-tranny. White/Ochre/White Runs well... working on body. Hoping to have completed in March when I turn 16 __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!



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