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TruckinDaddy · 06-19-2005, 12:22 AM

WOOO HOOO! Thanks to a new carb and a buddy that knows what the heck he is doing under the hood, I got to take the 68 for a short cruise on the block this evening. After sitting in a field for 12 years, and in my driveway since March, it was AWESOME to take it for a spin! Who needs power steering (or rear brakes)!

I stalled the three on the tree several times, but I was laughing the whole time. Of course, I couldn't stay away after only a few hundred feet, so I drove it down to my friend's house to drop off a vaccum cleaner. My first truck trip, 2 awesome blocks!

I have lots to do still before we pass inspection, but it is nice to make some real progress. Thanks to all of you guys for the awesome help. This site rocks.

krue · 06-19-2005, 12:35 AM

Congrats!

TruckinDaddy · 06-19-2005, 12:45 AM

Oh man, I see red X's. But you gotta believe me, it was cool!

Edit - - -

OK, I think the dreaded Xs are gone, now.

moneyguru · 06-19-2005, 10:56 AM

ooh nice Red X's!

Longhorn Man · 06-19-2005, 11:16 AM

Yahoo won't host pics...you tried attaching them directly to the board instead of using a host?

Striker169 · 06-19-2005, 11:41 AM

wow thats awsome now you need to come over here and bring your friend and help me get mine running again!

TruckinDaddy · 06-19-2005, 01:51 PM

OK, trying pics with photobucket now. Sorry you if had to see my red Xs earlier.

**Palf70Step** · 06-19-2005, 06:41 PM

Congrats on the first trip...It is real hard to wipe those big s--t eatin grins off our faces as we drive these trucks around, especially for big events like yours.

**tnblazerk5** · 06-19-2005, 07:00 PM

that frist trip in them is the a great feeling aint it

*Randy70C-10* · 06-19-2005, 08:26 PM

You can definatley tell that ain't no Virginia truck....no rust!

Iron-Butt · 06-19-2005, 08:35 PM

Good for you! Hope you have many more trips in it.

lloyd k · 06-19-2005, 10:24 PM

its good to see an old truck stretch its legs a little bit.i or should say my truck finally got my girlfriend to say- man, this is a good old truck after i hauled some stuff to the dump for her-any other time she thinks why are you sinking money into that thing.wait till you feal like your in a time machine-hahaha

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 06-19-2005, 11:29 PM

Awesome!

TruckinDaddy · 06-20-2005, 12:09 AM

Oh, it's got rust. It has more rust than options. But it'll be a while untill I really deal with the bodywork. I want to run a few trips to the lumberyard, first.

oj70chevy · 06-20-2005, 07:58 AM

. what motor are you running in it?

TruckinDaddy · 06-20-2005, 09:15 AM

This truck has the original 307 8 cylinder still in it. 45K miles on the truck, so hopefully the engine still has some life in it.

Wootdog · 06-20-2005, 04:26 PM

congrats on getting it going. Kerry

70 shorty · 06-20-2005, 09:27 PM

You mean they allow trucks like that in a nice neighborhood like that?

TruckinDaddy · 06-20-2005, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70 shorty

You mean they allow trucks like that in a nice neighborhood like that?

Well, they may not like it, but I've lived here longer than any of my neighbors and this IS Texas, so trucks better be allowed.

At least my truck better be.

Matt67C10 · 06-20-2005, 09:48 PM

Awesome, Mike. I hoipe to be taking my 67 on its first ride in nine years any day now!! Congrats!

70 shorty · 06-20-2005, 09:57 PM

I drove my Fred Sanford special and parked it in front of my brother's house because he's president of his homeowners association, just to see if I'd get a reaction out of him or any of his neighbors. He gets complaints from residents on people who park their vehicles on the street becuase the complainers have to walk around the vehicles when they take their walk. This is why I could never live in a neighborhood like that, you can guess what I'd have to say!

TruckinDaddy · 06-20-2005, 10:08 PM

Back in March, a dude that lives several block away asked me if I was leaving it sitting in my driveway, or if I would be putting it in the garage. I told him I could park it in front of his house if that would help.

He never complained about it being in my driveway again.

06-19-2005, 12:22 AM	#1
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Maiden Voyage! WOOO HOOO! Thanks to a new carb and a buddy that knows what the heck he is doing under the hood, I got to take the 68 for a short cruise on the block this evening. After sitting in a field for 12 years, and in my driveway since March, it was AWESOME to take it for a spin! Who needs power steering (or rear brakes)! I stalled the three on the tree several times, but I was laughing the whole time. Of course, I couldn't stay away after only a few hundred feet, so I drove it down to my friend's house to drop off a vaccum cleaner. My first truck trip, 2 awesome blocks! I have lots to do still before we pass inspection, but it is nice to make some real progress. Thanks to all of you guys for the awesome help. This site rocks. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page Last edited by TruckinDaddy; 06-19-2005 at 02:08 PM.

06-19-2005, 12:35 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Congrats! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-19-2005, 12:45 AM	#3
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Oh man, I see red X's. But you gotta believe me, it was cool! Edit - - - OK, I think the dreaded Xs are gone, now. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page Last edited by TruckinDaddy; 06-19-2005 at 12:52 AM.

06-19-2005, 10:56 AM	#4
moneyguru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kalamazoo, mi Posts: 397	ooh nice Red X's! __________________ "Do the things you fear to do and the death of fear is certain"

06-19-2005, 01:51 PM	#7
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	OK, trying pics with photobucket now. Sorry you if had to see my red Xs earlier. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

06-19-2005, 11:16 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Yahoo won't host pics...you tried attaching them directly to the board instead of using a host?

06-19-2005, 11:41 AM	#6
Striker169 Car O'Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 692	wow thats awsome now you need to come over here and bring your friend and help me get mine running again!

06-19-2005, 06:41 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	Congrats on the first trip...It is real hard to wipe those big s--t eatin grins off our faces as we drive these trucks around, especially for big events like yours. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-19-2005, 07:00 PM	#9
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	that frist trip in them is the a great feeling aint it

06-19-2005, 08:26 PM	#10
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	You can definatley tell that ain't no Virginia truck....no rust!

06-19-2005, 08:35 PM	#11
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Good for you! Hope you have many more trips in it. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

06-19-2005, 10:24 PM	#12
lloyd k Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: columbus,ohio Posts: 201	its good to see an old truck stretch its legs a little bit.i or should say my truck finally got my girlfriend to say- man, this is a good old truck after i hauled some stuff to the dump for her-any other time she thinks why are you sinking money into that thing.wait till you feal like your in a time machine-hahaha __________________ 67 swb gmc,big block cadillac powered,400 turbo,2.73 ratio and disc brakes-basically a frankenstein of many parts- Last edited by lloyd k; 06-19-2005 at 11:32 PM.

06-19-2005, 11:29 PM	#13
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Awesome! __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

06-20-2005, 12:09 AM	#14
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Oh, it's got rust. It has more rust than options. But it'll be a while untill I really deal with the bodywork. I want to run a few trips to the lumberyard, first. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

06-20-2005, 07:58 AM	#15
oj70chevy 250 V-6 Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San antonio, TX. Posts: 898	. what motor are you running in it? __________________ 1970 Chevy C/10 6 Cyl. 43k original miles all factory .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197523 Never ask a stupid question unless you want a stupid answer .



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06-20-2005, 09:15 AM	#16
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	This truck has the original 307 8 cylinder still in it. 45K miles on the truck, so hopefully the engine still has some life in it. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

06-20-2005, 04:26 PM	#17
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,683	nothing like it. congrats on getting it going. Kerry __________________ 1967 C10 Got it back after three years Boy I sure missed Peppy 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

06-20-2005, 09:27 PM	#18
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	You mean they allow trucks like that in a nice neighborhood like that? __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

06-20-2005, 09:48 PM	#20
Matt67C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 536	Awesome, Mike. I hoipe to be taking my 67 on its first ride in nine years any day now!! Congrats! __________________ 67 C10 LWB Stepside- 250cid 6, 3speed

06-20-2005, 09:57 PM	#21
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	I drove my Fred Sanford special and parked it in front of my brother's house because he's president of his homeowners association, just to see if I'd get a reaction out of him or any of his neighbors. He gets complaints from residents on people who park their vehicles on the street becuase the complainers have to walk around the vehicles when they take their walk. This is why I could never live in a neighborhood like that, you can guess what I'd have to say! __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

06-20-2005, 10:08 PM	#22
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Back in March, a dude that lives several block away asked me if I was leaving it sitting in my driveway, or if I would be putting it in the garage. I told him I could park it in front of his house if that would help. He never complained about it being in my driveway again. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

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