Finding my dad's 1968 GMC

[67ChevyRedneck]

Have you tried facebook? It's AMAZING what can pop up on there.

[InNeedofaDelorean]

I've posted it in every single classic Chevy/GMC truck group I could possibly find! And still nothing. I've posted in the only Texas group I know of, SWEET RIDES of Central Texas. I can't seem to find more.

[67ChevyRedneck]

I added it to the Hot Rod Power Tour page since there are so many members from texas going this year (most of it runs through TX this June). They have 13K+ members

https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotR...60057145094470

[Harpie]

I ran that vin provided and have a name and address in Texas. If that's your old trucks vin its up to date and current.

[InNeedofaDelorean]

Originally Posted by Harpie

I ran that vin provided and have a name and address in Texas. If that's your old trucks vin its up to date and current.

Where did you find the information? I've done everything I can and can't find anything. Can you pm the information to me?

And thank you, 67CR! Hopefully it gets spread around.

[Harpie]

Originally Posted by InNeedofaDelorean

Where did you find the information? I've done everything I can and can't find anything. Can you pm the information to me?

And thank you, 67CR! Hopefully it gets spread around.

I may or may not (cough cough) be in law enforcement and have access to this info. pm sent

[InNeedofaDelorean]

Originally Posted by Harpie

I may or may not (cough cough) be in law enforcement and have access to this info. pm sent

Thank you very much! Looking forward to that pm. I hope this is it - getting antsy, ha ha. Now the questions of "will they sell it for a reasonable price and is it all still close to original" will hopefully be answered.

[Harpie]

Originally Posted by InNeedofaDelorean

Thank you very much! Looking forward to that pm. I hope this is it - getting antsy, ha ha. Now the questions of "will they sell it for a reasonable price and is it all still close to original" will hopefully be answered.

Anything I can do to help man. I would love to locate my granddads 68 long step so hope that info helps!

[InNeedofaDelorean]

Now to find a phone number... Might have good or bad news in a couple days.

[67chevy_hotrod]

Gooood luck! Been following this one for a while

[kjdolphins]

Wish you nothing but the best! Hope this story has a happy ending!

[InNeedofaDelorean]

Well, found him on facebook - sent a message, not sure if he'll see it or not. Totally gonna sound weird, but I might contact the family he has listed and see if anything comes out of it.

I just want my dad's truck back. Though, just because it was my dad's, and I lost him last year, does not mean that they will sell it to me. Trying to find that balance of "it could happen" and "it might not happen".

[DBK81]

Originally Posted by InNeedofaDelorean

Well, found him on facebook - sent a message, not sure if he'll see it or not. Totally gonna sound weird, but I might contact the family he has listed and see if anything comes out of it.

I just want my dad's truck back. Though, just because it was my dad's, and I lost him last year, does not mean that they will sell it to me. Trying to find that balance of "it could happen" and "it might not happen".

Just remember, no matter the outcome the memories you have together will always remain whether you have the truck or not. I hope for your sake you get the chance to buy it. I was in the same place with a 67 F-100 that my Dad used to have, but unfortunately for me the trail ended in a crushing yard

[HIGHWAY BY THE SEA]

Don't give up Delorean! It happened for me after a LONG search! Here is the story!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584617

[tdangle]

I was lucky, my mom kept dad's truck when he passed and finally gave it to me years ago. It never left the family. I know how much it means to you. Good luck

[67ChevyRedneck]

Originally Posted by InNeedofaDelorean

Well, found him on facebook - sent a message, not sure if he'll see it or not. Totally gonna sound weird, but I might contact the family he has listed and see if anything comes out of it.

I just want my dad's truck back. Though, just because it was my dad's, and I lost him last year, does not mean that they will sell it to me. Trying to find that balance of "it could happen" and "it might not happen".

Don't get in too much of a hurry. I wouldn't contact anyone else until you give him a chance to respond first.

[70blackfish]

Good luck.......

[72 Super]

Hope it works out and you are able to get your dads truck back.

Ray

[InNeedofaDelorean]

Now to start the big thing - getting the Gran Torino listed for sale. Well, "it's for sale only if this happens" for sale LOL. I already got a couple people interested.

all I know is that if this happens, it'll be a fun as hell drive all the way from south Texas back to Kansas City. I hope the radio still works (it was an 8-track player when we had it). I still got my Van Halen 8-tracks I need to listen to!!! ....also gonna need to set money aside for gas money.

[Henner]

Your story is identical to mine! Dad passed from cancer and wanted to find 68 that great grandpa purchased new and passed down through the generations. Found vin number on old insurance papers, gave vin to friend thats a police officer. Then found them on facebook and wrote several messages with no response over a month or so. Then wrote the wife (stalker status) with no response. Finally hand wrote a letter and mailed it to them and got a phone call back a few days later and we worked something out and i now have the truck back in the family. Good luck to you!

[InNeedofaDelorean]

Originally Posted by Henner

Your story is identical to mine! Dad passed from cancer and wanted to find 68 that great grandpa purchased new and passed down through the generations. Found vin number on old insurance papers, gave vin to friend thats a police officer. Then found them on facebook and wrote several messages with no response over a month or so. Then wrote the wife (stalker status) with no response. Finally hand wrote a letter and mailed it to them and got a phone call back a few days later and we worked something out and i now have the truck back in the family. Good luck to you!

I always loved hearing stories like this - it's a little intense to think that I'm in one right now. My dad sacrificed a lot for me - I always wanted to buy this back for him, or to find his '67 Riviera and give it to him. I can't do that now, but this is the closest I can do. I'm writing them a letter right now, with all my info and the story and all that happy stuff. Including pictures of the truck through its life. I've included two pictures of the truck, how it was when my dad bought it. No idea what the hell the first owner was doing, with the Freightliner front bumper, and Dodge Demon hoodscoop.

If I do end up buying the truck, I may take his urn with me, however weird that may be. We were planning a good road trip in his 2011 392 hemi Challenger right before he got diagnosed and became bed-ridden - this way I can have that last roadtrip with him.

[InNeedofaDelorean]

Letter with pictures and what I'm looking to do, and the story behind the truck, has been delivered. Time to play the waiting game.

[InNeedofaDelorean]

Scratch that - letter came back as undeliverable. Well now. They still haven't seen my facebook messages. Time to figure out how else I may get in contact with them, if the address isn't mailable.

[ArkansasDave69]

I hope you find your Dad's truck. I know how much it would mean to me. Whatever you do, don't give up. I have a '94 S10 I bought new in '93. She is about worn out. Still drive her from time to time, but can't bring myself to let her go. Gotta save her for my son.

[geunther]

Originally Posted by InNeedofaDelorean

Now to find a phone number... Might have good or bad news in a couple days.

PM sent with some tips on contacting the current owners.