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Old 05-04-2012, 08:45 PM   #1
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Got rid of wife gained a truck

Been sneaking around this site for a long time. First I must say thanks to everyone for the knowledge they share. Picked up a 68 swb stepper a couple weeks ago. Originally 6 cyl, 3 on the tree. Someone swapped in a wore out 305 2bbl. Taken care of that already. Got a long way to go and a lot of rust to fix, but I've got the time now. First up is disk brakes and a trans. Not sure if 5 speed or 4 speed auto. Will post pics soon..... Ex wife took the camera.
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Old 05-04-2012, 10:29 PM   #2
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Re: Got rid of wife gained a truck

Congrats, I guess!?!?

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Old 05-04-2012, 10:36 PM   #3
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Re: Got rid of wife gained a truck

how much cash did you have to give along with the wife in trade for the truck?
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Old 05-04-2012, 11:28 PM   #4
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Re: Got rid of wife gained a truck

I got a truck for my wife.
Awsome Trade!!
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Old 05-04-2012, 11:43 PM   #5
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welcome to the free world.
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Old 05-05-2012, 12:15 AM   #6
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Sounds like a good trade to me! I did the samea few years ago and been happy ever since
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Old 05-05-2012, 11:27 AM   #7
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Re: Got rid of wife gained a truck

nice! I like therapeutic builds.
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Old 05-05-2012, 04:04 PM   #8
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Re: Got rid of wife gained a truck

I got a truck ('72 GMC 1500 Super Custom) for a wife too! About 8 years ago!

Now I have a gal in my life that is dang near more excited about the GMC than I am!

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Old 05-05-2012, 06:45 PM   #9
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Re: Got rid of wife gained a truck

I hear ya! I had to get rid of the wife to be able to afford my Vette!
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Old 05-05-2012, 06:58 PM   #10
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Re: Got rid of wife gained a truck

Welcome to the wife and truck trade club. I replaced the old wife with a new one, and the new one bought me the truck. Ever heard of a win-win?
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Old 05-05-2012, 07:11 PM   #11
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I never had a wife to trade ( and the way you guys are talking, I never will). Congrats on the truck though!
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Old 05-05-2012, 07:39 PM   #12
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Yeah don't do it!!! Hhahaha
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Old 05-05-2012, 07:51 PM   #13
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Mine bought my GMC for me ! They're not all bad, you just gotta find the right ones. They're still out there ! Third time was the charm for me.

Let's see some pics of the truck !
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Old 05-05-2012, 08:36 PM   #14
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Re: Got rid of wife gained a truck

Congrats on what sounds like a pretty good deal for you.


Me, I think I'll stand pat. Same truck for 35 years, same wife for nearly 41 years.
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Old 05-05-2012, 10:01 PM   #15
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I never had a wife to trade ( and the way you guys are talking, I never will). Congrats on the truck though!
I am with you on this one. Never been married never will and never have KIDS. CONGRATS on the new truck
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Old 05-05-2012, 10:31 PM   #16
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I am with you on this one. Never been married never will and never have KIDS. CONGRATS on the new truck
Gotta agree with you on this one. No kids,no wife equals more money for truck parts
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Old 05-05-2012, 10:42 PM   #17
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Good job trucks are easyier to fix... and cheeper
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Old 05-05-2012, 10:51 PM   #18
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A few months ago, as I was sauntering into Sears to pay down my massive credit line on tools, compressors etc. a guy taxied up in a ricebeater real slow, leaned out, and said (sadly) "I used to have a stepside like that. It was a '70. I loved that truck. The wife made me get rid of it. Now she's my ex."
I said, "See, that's why I never got married. I've had this truck since 1973."
I have a theory that Detroit had malicious intent when they started pushing the automatic transmission, "So the little lady can drive it too." If the b!tch could drive it away, and break her ex old man's heart in the process, it was a two shot for her. That way, the poor sucker had to buy a new truck. [Hopefully with a clutch that no self-respecting female would risk breaking her high heel spikes on trying to double-clutch.]
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Old 05-05-2012, 11:12 PM   #19
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I sold my wife's 68 Malibu to start the restoration on my 72 Fleetside because my wife suggested it ,I think I'll keep them both.
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Old 05-06-2012, 12:13 AM   #20
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YES women are funny. My wife got pissed I bought a 70 suburban for $100. 10 yes ago, still driven it today. Them last year for my birthday she got me a 67 ...LOL Looks like I got a keeper.
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Old 05-06-2012, 02:32 AM   #21
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Hey my wife works on the truck with me! She tells me all the time "do what I need to it". She doesn't question if ill be smart with the money or not. An now I'm teaching her motors an mechanic work! I couldn't of picked a better wife. When I mention selling the truck she tells me no she likes it to much! I'm very lucky man an I'll never forget it.
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Old 05-06-2012, 07:15 AM   #22
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My wife understands the addiction, I have always had a truck. It is cheaper than a girlfriend !
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Old 05-06-2012, 09:06 AM   #23
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Let's see some pics of the truck !
Getting married was the best decision of my life i'm happier now than ever, that said she helps me work on my cars and also bought her a 67 swb to hot rod.

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A few months ago, as I was sauntering into Sears to pay down my massive credit line on tools, compressors etc. a guy taxied up in a ricebeater real slow, leaned out, and said (sadly) "I used to have a stepside like that. It was a '70. I loved that truck. The wife made me get rid of it. Now she's my ex."
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I have a theory that Detroit had malicious intent when they started pushing the automatic transmission, "So the little lady can drive it too." If the b!tch could drive it away, and break her ex old man's heart in the process, it was a two shot for her. That way, the poor sucker had to buy a new truck. [Hopefully with a clutch that no self-respecting female would risk breaking her high heel spikes on trying to double-clutch.]
My wife can bang gears as good if not better than me, her first drives were straight shifts.
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Old 05-06-2012, 09:55 AM   #24
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Good luck with both .
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Old 05-06-2012, 10:21 AM   #25
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My wife doesn't mind the trucks and has helped several times on the two person jobs. Now that we have kids I'm really excited about having my 3year old son help me out in the garage in a few more years. I think we're going to build a chevelle for momma.
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