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C10_ustacould · 07-18-2011, 10:59 PM

Well, Many of you saw the B-E-A-U-T-F-U-L '71 survivor that lynnfield sold over in the Truck for Sale section today. Well, I could not come up with the cash for that one, well not without a divorce! So, I throttled back to a much less expensive truck that I noticed had been for sale for a LONG time. It's a '68 swb stepper, with an asking price of $2400, that I could tool around in on the weekends and slowly build it. I had talked to the guy a few weeks ago but decided to keep looking, until today. So, I called him up to see if I could take a look at it later this week. Initially he says sure, let me check my work schedule and get back to you in an hour. I didn't hear anything for a couple of hours, so I called back and he tells me someone is picking it up tomorrow. I said "No worries, call me if it falls through." The lesson here is that there is always a bigger and better deal out there, but sometimes you have know your limits and jump at the deals that are not exactly perfect. Then again, my buddy Kevin always says, "Things always work out."

**70cst** · 07-18-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BucksSS

Well, Many of you saw the B-E-A-U-T-F-U-L '71 survivor that lynnfield sold over in the Truck for Sale section today. Well, I could not come up with the cash for that one, well not without a divorce! So, I throttled back to a much less expensive truck that I noticed had been for sale for a LONG time. It's a '68 swb stepper, with an asking price of $2400, that I could tool around in on the weekends and slowly build it. I had talked to the guy a few weeks ago but decided to keep looking, until today. So, I called him up to see if I could take a look at it later this week. Initially he says sure, let me check my work schedule and get back to you in an hour. I didn't hear anything for a couple of hours, so I called back and he tells me someone is picking it up tomorrow. I said "No worries, call me if it falls through." The lesson here is that there is always a bigger and better deal out there, but sometimes you have know your limits and jump at the deals not exactly perfect deals. Then again, my buddy Kevin always says, "Things always work out."

Words of wisdom... Sometimes it's hard to know when to pull the trigger

HavinSomeFun · 07-18-2011, 11:19 PM

They do work out... You will see.

C10_ustacould · 07-18-2011, 11:34 PM

I know Kevin, I'm just itching to drive. But, I will continue to be patient.

eagleuh1 · 07-19-2011, 07:03 AM

Doesn't everything work out for you in Niceville.

1970 Bowtie · 07-19-2011, 08:51 AM

Be patient,missed opportunities happen for a reason.Theres a better deal right around the corner and your gonna say to yourself D@#* I am glad I missed out on the first one.Besides your sittin pretty up there with 3 other states within arms reach.

C10_ustacould · 07-19-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by eagleuh1

Doesn't everything work out for you in Niceville.

No it just means people say things like "well bless your heart" when it seems things aren't going your way. LOL
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1970 Bowtie · 07-19-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BucksSS

No it just means people say things like " well bless your heart" when it seems things aren't going you way. LOL
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They used to say that here also 20+ yrs ago.Now they just say get the hell out of my way.I kinda miss it.

eagleuh1 · 07-20-2011, 06:17 AM

Yeh, thats what they keep saying to me. Well bless your heart, someday you'll be able to afford a new truck. LOL

C10_ustacould · 07-24-2011, 08:03 PM

Well, I'm going to try and change my luck by taking a chance. If anyone needs a really nice rust-free cab check out my parts for sale thread.

07-18-2011, 10:59 PM	#1
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Missed opportunities Well, Many of you saw the B-E-A-U-T-F-U-L '71 survivor that lynnfield sold over in the Truck for Sale section today. Well, I could not come up with the cash for that one, well not without a divorce! So, I throttled back to a much less expensive truck that I noticed had been for sale for a LONG time. It's a '68 swb stepper, with an asking price of $2400, that I could tool around in on the weekends and slowly build it. I had talked to the guy a few weeks ago but decided to keep looking, until today. So, I called him up to see if I could take a look at it later this week. Initially he says sure, let me check my work schedule and get back to you in an hour. I didn't hear anything for a couple of hours, so I called back and he tells me someone is picking it up tomorrow. I said "No worries, call me if it falls through." The lesson here is that there is always a bigger and better deal out there, but sometimes you have know your limits and jump at the deals that are not exactly perfect. Then again, my buddy Kevin always says, "Things always work out." __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD Last edited by C10_ustacould; 07-18-2011 at 11:07 PM. Reason: grammar

07-18-2011, 11:19 PM	#3
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: Missed opportunities They do work out... You will see. __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

07-18-2011, 11:34 PM	#4
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Missed opportunities I know Kevin, I'm just itching to drive. But, I will continue to be patient. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

07-19-2011, 07:03 AM	#5
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Missed opportunities Doesn't everything work out for you in Niceville.

07-19-2011, 08:51 AM	#6
1970 Bowtie It's all in the timing Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Mary,Florida Posts: 600	Re: Missed opportunities Be patient,missed opportunities happen for a reason.Theres a better deal right around the corner and your gonna say to yourself D@#* I am glad I missed out on the first one.Besides your sittin pretty up there with 3 other states within arms reach. __________________ The Dude Abides. ---------------------- I aint sayin, I'm just sayin.

07-20-2011, 06:17 AM	#9
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Missed opportunities Yeh, thats what they keep saying to me. Well bless your heart, someday you'll be able to afford a new truck. LOL

07-24-2011, 08:03 PM	#10
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Missed opportunities Well, I'm going to try and change my luck by taking a chance. If anyone needs a really nice rust-free cab check out my parts for sale thread. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

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