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70blackfish · 10-08-2013, 09:58 AM

Nice truck....

**special-K** · 10-08-2013, 10:32 AM

I really REALLY like that Fenderside! BTW,my comment was tongue & cheek. You took it like a man. I avoid running animals over when it's safe. and,I think the proportioning of your brakes needs attention. It's not "normal" for the front end to want to come around.

ole dollor · 10-08-2013, 11:03 AM

I would hate to hit any critter on the road, but i also would hate to wreck my truck...glad you are ok...that's a cool truck.

RustyBucket · 10-08-2013, 11:13 AM

I surely wasn't lookin' to buy another truck. Owner was buying gas with a FOR SALE sign on the dash. 350/700R, after mkt. A/C, ps, pb, not perfect, but VERY nice shape. Looks like one original color repaint but the insides of the doors, door jambs and sills weren't repainted. I think I'm getting too old/lazy to enjoy major resto-projects. Tried to work a trade for a couple of vehicles I have but the owner decided he didn't need more projects. Has a '56 Nomad he's working on. Is it just me or is it much easier to BUY than SELL?

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-08-2013, 11:37 AM

My dad used to say "just hit em" you got lucky. Here is a pic of what happened when I swerved to miss an animal. The animal lived but the street light died...

woodwright · 10-08-2013, 11:40 AM

I've had several short beds over the years. Its amazing how fast they'll spin on ya.

Tinkermc · 10-08-2013, 05:18 PM

Darn nice lookin truck, even better if it had good brakes.

BugzC10 · 10-08-2013, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RustyBucket

JEEEEzz guys!!! it ain't like I peed my pants, shut my eyes, squealed like a little girl, crushed the brake pedal w/ BOTH feet, and turned the wheel 2 complete turns to the left. I jinked the wheel left a little and apparently got into the brakes harder than I should've. Only BIG SPIDERS and flying cockroaches make me squeal like a little girl and pee myself

The surprise was how quickly the rear end snapped around.
I KNOW you guys would drive through MILES & MILES of baby racoons, kittens & puppies...

AIN'T MY new LIL 'GMC A CUTIE?... took it to a meeting in town last night and drove it home in a big rainstorm. Even drives good in the rain.

That's a good lookin truck Rusty!

Are you going hang onto it? Not like I need another truck...just wondering.

elf w/capital T · 10-08-2013, 07:50 PM

Good thing you didnt ruin your truck or get hurt!

OARNGESI · 10-08-2013, 08:35 PM

really nice truck the most important part of the whole story is you were out enjoying your truck.

heyjoe · 10-08-2013, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RustyBucket

JEEEEzz guys!!! it ain't like I peed my pants, shut my eyes, squealed like a little girl, crushed the brake pedal w/ BOTH feet, and turned the wheel 2 complete turns to the left. I jinked the wheel left a little and apparently got into the brakes harder than I should've. Only BIG SPIDERS and flying cockroaches make me squeal like a little girl and pee myself

The surprise was how quickly the rear end snapped around.
I KNOW you guys would drive through MILES & MILES of baby racoons, kittens & puppies...

I gotta appreciate your comeback!

RustyBucket · 10-08-2013, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heyjoe

I gotta appreciate your comeback!

Sad thing is I got BOTH flying cockroaches and BIG SPIDERS in my shop...

CG · 10-08-2013, 10:16 PM

Maybe carry a balloon in case of an emergency =)

RustyBucket · 10-08-2013, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BugzC10

That's a good lookin truck Rusty!

Are you going hang onto it? Not like I need another truck...just wondering.

BugzC10.. intend to keep and enjoy it but if somebody wants it BADLY enough.... I bought it from a guy up in Edgewater. You'll probably see it around town pretty soon. Seems to run & drive great.

BugzC10 · 10-09-2013, 07:23 AM

Sounds like your proportioning valve is shot?

RustyBucket · 10-09-2013, 07:42 AM

Haven't had a chance to "lay 'em on" hard & try it... Headed out of town tomorrow.

BugzC10 · 10-09-2013, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RustyBucket

Haven't had a chance to "lay 'em on" hard & try it... Headed out of town tomorrow.

Your little spin out was pretty good proof that the rear is grabbing before the front. Not good. I would go through the brake system before driving it any long distance. IMO

10-08-2013, 09:58 AM	#26
70blackfish Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newhall CA Posts: 1,195	Re: Surprise!! Nice truck.... __________________ 69 SWB 780hp Hellcat powered, manual 6 speed, currie 9

10-08-2013, 10:32 AM	#27
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Surprise!! I really REALLY like that Fenderside! BTW,my comment was tongue & cheek. You took it like a man. I avoid running animals over when it's safe. and,I think the proportioning of your brakes needs attention. It's not "normal" for the front end to want to come around. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-08-2013, 11:03 AM	#28
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: Surprise!! I would hate to hit any critter on the road, but i also would hate to wreck my truck...glad you are ok...that's a cool truck.

10-08-2013, 11:13 AM	#29
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,055	Re: Surprise!! I surely wasn't lookin' to buy another truck. Owner was buying gas with a FOR SALE sign on the dash. 350/700R, after mkt. A/C, ps, pb, not perfect, but VERY nice shape. Looks like one original color repaint but the insides of the doors, door jambs and sills weren't repainted. I think I'm getting too old/lazy to enjoy major resto-projects. Tried to work a trade for a couple of vehicles I have but the owner decided he didn't need more projects. Has a '56 Nomad he's working on. Is it just me or is it much easier to BUY than SELL? __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

10-08-2013, 11:37 AM	#30
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Surprise!! My dad used to say "just hit em" you got lucky. Here is a pic of what happened when I swerved to miss an animal. The animal lived but the street light died... Attached Images __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

10-08-2013, 11:40 AM	#31
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Re: Surprise!! I've had several short beds over the years. Its amazing how fast they'll spin on ya. __________________ Clint 70 Chevy 4WD "Ultimate Work Truck" SOLD

10-08-2013, 05:18 PM	#32
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Surprise!! Darn nice lookin truck, even better if it had good brakes.

10-08-2013, 07:50 PM	#34
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 994	Re: Surprise!! Good thing you didnt ruin your truck or get hurt!

10-08-2013, 08:35 PM	#35
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Surprise!! really nice truck the most important part of the whole story is you were out enjoying your truck. __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

10-08-2013, 10:16 PM	#38
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Surprise!! Maybe carry a balloon in case of an emergency =) Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

10-09-2013, 07:23 AM	#40
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: Surprise!! Sounds like your proportioning valve is shot? __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

10-09-2013, 07:42 AM	#41
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,055	Re: Surprise!! Haven't had a chance to "lay 'em on" hard & try it... Headed out of town tomorrow. __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

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