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06-17-2008, 10:48 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Sarasota, Fl.
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How many is too many?
I recently just joined the '71 short fleet club and was wondering how many vehicles is too many. I'm just a single guy with two daughters and have six vehicles. My new '71 which is a project vehicle (which does run and drive), a '72 nova for car shows and cruise-in's, a '99 Silverado Ext. can 4x4 for family trips or wherever, a '02 Astro van for work, a '99 astro van for back-up in case my work van quits on me, and a '99 Honda shadow motorcycle (because i can't afford a harley) for cruising and enjoying the weather. My insurance company can't seem to understand me, neither does anyone else. Am i an addict or do others have this many vehicles also? How many rides is to many?
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06-17-2008, 10:53 PM
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I have a radical idea!
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sweet Home Alabama!
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Re: How many is too many?
I'm tagging and insuring 9 at the moment, and I have 18 more that either junkers, parts vehicles, or non running projects. So no, you don't have too many!
 BTW, Welcome to the board, but careful! - because 17 of the 27 vehicles I currently own are 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. They are very addictive!
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'67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! |
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06-17-2008, 10:53 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Lewisville, Nc
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Re: How many is too many?
well frist off welcome from winsotn salem,nc yup your an addict welcome to the club
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06-17-2008, 11:02 PM
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Tasty Cakes!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Gilbert, AZ
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Re: How many is too many?
Most I've ever owned is three at a time, but if I could afford and had the room for more I would. With 3, I have just enough room to move em around and still have room to work on one. Kinda like those little puzzles you had as a kid....
 And why is your insurance company concerned? They're getting free money from you!
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I'm a little  and a lot  Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado Last edited by Riveted1; 06-17-2008 at 11:03 PM. |
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06-17-2008, 11:06 PM
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Resident of Here
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA
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Re: How many is too many?
Truckdude isnt addicted, he owns 2 FeOuRdS.
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06-17-2008, 11:11 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Gales Creek, Oregon
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Re: How many is too many?
Well, If you want the real rundown here how it goes around my house.
57 3100 runs/drives waiting in line for restore after the longhorn. 71 Longhorn almost done, Will be the rig for the cruise ins maybe a couple shows then It will be towing the matching 06 24' enclosed trailer. 78 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 lifted with 35's is my wifes truck. Its been downgraded from her daily driver to the once in a while or hauling firewood. 01 GMC 4dr 2500 for pulling the 06trailer right now and riding more people to the dunes and track to go riding. 01 Hyundai accent for obvious reasons at 40 mpg 99 Jeep grand Cherokee limited. around town rig and sell real estate out of this one. Nicer to drive then the gas saver but no necessary to drive the 4dr 2500 that gets 8 mpg. Then the bikes...... 04 YFZ 450 Wifes race bike 06 YFZ 450 w. Long travel and a few more goodies. is my race bike 06 CRF150 wifes woods bike 04 YZ250f My woods bike 06 Rhino our trail,woods,track hauler. 86 250r w/zx6 motor is the sand duner. And taking up more room is a 16' 06 car trailer again for obvious reasons you always need one of these handy with a winch mounted on the tongue Well, this is how it was 2 months ago. I sold all the bikes but the 2 450's and Rhino. Other then that, That pretty much suits the two of us with no kids. In other words your not alone. I always have my eyes open for something else I cant pass up. Key is: make sure they are paid for. Only owe 8k on the K2500, 7k on the Jeep. other then that they are all paid off.
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There are two kinds of people, those who finish what they start and so on. 70 GMC Longhorn (A.K.A Money Bucket) 57 Chev 3100 05 Chevy LLY Dmax. 67 Chevy Camaro Dad's Budget Build 55 My Longhorn Build |
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06-17-2008, 11:15 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Rapid City, SD
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Re: How many is too many?
well, I have 2 vehicles that drive (see below wifes/mine). 1 current project, 1 next project, 5 parts trucks... and going to look at another 67-72 parts truck this weekend.
So, you don't have too many. Your just one of us... Welcome to the family.
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My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White |
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06-17-2008, 11:19 PM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: How many is too many?
 to the board from Mid-MO!!!In my opinion as long as they are classics, you can never have to many! The only reason I didn't include the new vehicles is due to the insurance... 
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-Nate  1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) |
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06-17-2008, 11:21 PM
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Roadtrip!
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Grand Rapids MN
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Re: How many is too many?
What is this too many you speak of?
My ins. co. loves me...
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67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto |
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06-17-2008, 11:43 PM
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Chevy nut
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Springfield, Illinois
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Re: How many is too many?
I had 22 at one time. I think 15 was plated.
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06-17-2008, 11:52 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Nanaimo B.C.
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Re: How many is too many?
You have too many when the wife starts to complain so I guess your good to go for more.
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I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!! |
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06-17-2008, 11:53 PM
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Registered 71 GMC Owner
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Tulsa, OK
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Re: How many is too many?
Can never have too many.....
(1) New purchase 71 GMC Longbed, Beltek lowered, primer (In process of build) (2) 70 1/2 Camaro SBC 427 with TH400, Pro-Tour Susp. Black/Orange Stripes (Comp.) (3) 1995 Honda Accord EX 4dr V-tec With Header, spoon chip/Module, JDM (Comp.) (4) 1997 Honda Accord EX 4dr V-tec, header, lowered, spoon module, intake (Comp.) (5) 1996 Honda Accord SE 4dr, Non V-tec, Stock Engine, Custom Interior (Wife's Car) (6) Trying to buy another 70 model chevy  Just hard to decide what to drive everyday......and no payments! Insurance...in the wife's name )
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06-17-2008, 11:57 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Central Missouri
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Re: How many is too many?
The wife complained with one project, so got rid of it (the wife) and got 3 VW's, 4 chevys, and 1 GMC.
New wife tobe already knows what happens when I have to get rid of a project. She better not ask.
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06-18-2008, 10:44 AM
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I am a Referee of life.
Join Date: Jun 2000
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Re: How many is too many?
I have 4 running tagged and 2 waiting.Also put away are some chevy's.flatfender jeeps,and assorted other stuff.
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The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" |
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06-18-2008, 12:16 PM
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Location: Lompoc California
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Re: How many is too many?
1. 2005 Lincoln Navigator
2. 2002 F150 SuperCrew 3. 1990 LX 5.0 Coupe 4. 1989 Saleen Convertible 5. 1989 GT Mustang 6. 1970 C-10 Stepside 7. 1966 Fastback Mustang 8. 1965 Fastback Mustang 9. 1960 F100 I am in the process of finding a C-20 to turn into a work truck!
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06-18-2008, 12:36 PM
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Location: Springfield, Illinois
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Re: How many is too many?
Quote:
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84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!" |
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06-18-2008, 01:39 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: jamestown, nd
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Re: How many is too many?
You sound normal to me....i pushing 11 running and 18 bodies/projects and trading material...from model a's to big block 69, 70 camaro's.... my insurance guys loves me....
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06-18-2008, 02:50 PM
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Prestige Worldwide
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Worldwide
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Re: How many is too many?
Well, admitting that you have a problem is the first step
Oh and welcome to the board! |
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06-18-2008, 03:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Conyers,Ga.
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Re: How many is too many?
You have too many when the code enforcement officer comes.
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06-18-2008, 04:21 PM
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Greenville, SC
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Re: How many is too many?
99 S-10-Daily driver
00 Z71-Lowe's runner/boat tower 67 C-10 restored weekend cruiser 99 Corolla-Jena's car, long trip vehicle 05 Tacoma-Jena's truck that never gets driven  It was bought April 'o4 and has 8,600 miles on it. I put about 6K of them on it So, yeah, never too many. We're not married yet, but I have comp/collision on the top 3 and I'm paying $1,800/year for insurance. Thinking about dropping the Z71 to liability and putting the 67 on classic when I buy a house (that will drop it to $1,300/year.) Don't know what will happen when we combine everything, it may be 3K/year
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06-18-2008, 04:25 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Moore, Oklahoma
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Re: How many is too many?
my count is
(1) '69 GMC (project) (1) '69 C-10 (fun retro driver) '88 K-5 (spare vehicle and lake toy) '75 Cheyenne (project), '06 F-150 (DD ) '03 Sable (wifey's) '69 Camaro (race car) then - too many motorcycles to list so no, you don't have too many dude, your sitting about right My opinion of too many vehicles is having more than you will physically ever get around to restoring or hot-rodding in your lifetime. If they all have some sort of purpose , then they are good (even if the only purpose is to part it out), but having 40 in the backyard rotting away with "I'll get to it someday" excuses is closer to having an unlicensed junkyard,
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06-18-2008, 04:27 PM
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Project: years too late.
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Almonte,ON,Canada
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Re: How many is too many?
"you can never have too many." lol
i have 1971 GMC (GMC in Chevy Clothing) 1978 Datsun 280z 1988 Chevrolet 1500 2005 Impala 2008 Colorado
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06-18-2008, 04:39 PM
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They call me the Breeze...
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: New York
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Re: How many is too many?
Too many!!!! lol, the only problem I run into is finding a place to keep them all lol...
68 K20, 69 K20, 72 C20, 94 cavalier, 99 park ave, looked at a 5.0 stang on the way home today...  You are indeed in good company here...Don't fight the addiction, you are already hooked Welcome to the board from NY....
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06-18-2008, 05:14 PM
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instagram "footbraker67"
Join Date: Apr 2007
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Re: How many is too many?
Heres my list:
1. 1967 longbed daily driver 2. 1967 chevelle drag car 3. 1966 chevelle drag car 4. 1966 chevelle street/strip car 5. 1966 elcamino parts car 6. 1967 elcamino soon to be street/strip car 7. 1968 chevy parts truck 8. 1982 chevy crew cab car hauler 9. 1989 1 ton car puller 10. 1989 short bed daily driver 11. 1989 s-10 (brothers daily) 12. 1998 s-10 (brothers daily) 13. 1999 tahoe ( moms ride) 9 are tagged and insured!
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1967 lwb, bigwindow, factory air (converted to Vintage Air), custom option,4.5- 6 drop, TBI injected 355, 700r4, 5 lug, daily driver. 1967 Chevelle Malibu Drag car, 355, brodix heads and intake, powerglide, 10.82 @ 123 mph 1966 chevelle malibu, Street/strip, 355, spare parts from my other chevelle, 12.82 @104 mph 1968 lwb parts truck |
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06-18-2008, 05:14 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Southeast Missouri
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Re: How many is too many?
Welcome to the board.
I asked myself that very question not long ago and realized there are never too many. I will see if I can remember the ones I have. '67 Chevy C-20 lwb soon to be a C-10 swb stepper. '71 Chevy C-10 farm truck-hauling stuff around the farm. '77 GMC 6500 Tilt-Cab dump truck. '86 Toyota 4-Runner 4X4-used when 2 wheel drive is not enough. '92 GMC K-3500 GMC Dually-trailer puller. '93 Toyota Camry-good mileage. '06 Mecury Grand Marquis-Wife's daily driver. '53 Ford Jubilee farm tractor. '72 International Cub Lo-boy with 60" mowing deck. '06 Kawasaki Prairie 360 4-wheeler. As you can see they all are special purpose vehicles and as said before there are never too many because I am always on the look out for more 67-72 Chevy/GMC trucks. Danny |
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