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66Gilbert · 06-29-2008, 02:07 PM

The names of two of my trucks are connected with music, because of my love for music. I call my '66 4X4 "Malo", thats spanish for bad, named after Jorge Santana's band Malo. I call my '65 4X4 "Hollywood" named after Kool And The Gang's song Hollywood Swinging.

originalJD · 06-30-2008, 03:03 AM

Well I've been thinking about it and I really like the name (OLD SLEEPY) because, well, it's not built for speed and it never will be. It's built for simply cruisin. And the fact that this truck has been sitting up on blocks quiet as can be for the past 4 1/2 years just waiting for me to get it back on the road. But she's back on the road and I love to drive it slow and easy. I get to show it off better that way.

Woogeroo · 06-30-2008, 10:08 AM

I named my '65 c10, Matraca... I was trying to think of a nice country sounding name... and then I recalled that is the name of a country music songwriter, so I thought it made perfect sense. I slept on it one night, I walked outside the next day and looked at it and said: Matraca, yeah, that'll work.

-W

rickf · 06-30-2008, 12:51 PM

"Merge King"

Everybody just seems really polite and gets out of the way when this two tons of rusty iron with bad paint starts crossing the lane divider.

64c20crewcab · 06-30-2008, 01:17 PM

I like like it!!

In the 80's I drove a 1988 4x4 with a euro style license plate velcroed to the front custom bumper (center of bumper was nearly 4.5' high.) This would would get the folks in front of me to move over - FAST - can you make it out? Cops did not like this much :-)

I had named that truck "Thumper". The rear license plate read 88 THMPR...

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Originally Posted by rickf

"Merge King"

Everybody just seems really polite and gets out of the way when this two tons of rusty iron with bad paint starts crossing the lane divider.

283 Man · 07-02-2008, 03:41 PM

The 1963C-10 shortfleet side Im buying off Tony will be named "Blues Clues" cause its blue

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billydonn · 07-02-2008, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woogeroo

I named my '65 c10, Matraca... I was trying to think of a nice country sounding name... and then I recalled that is the name of a country music songwriter, so I thought it made perfect sense. I slept on it one night, I walked outside the next day and looked at it and said: Matraca, yeah, that'll work.

-W

Isn't "Matraca" the racially charged name that cost that Virginia senator re-election in '06? There goes your political future!

Mine used to be "ole Rusty" but that doesn't work anymore.

QWYKTRUK · 07-02-2008, 08:23 PM

My license plate is QWYKTRUK. Several years ago my girlfriend started calling my truck "Quickie" It has stuck...

64Magoo · 07-03-2008, 02:05 AM

I think I speak for everyone here when I say "QWYK, your truck should be called POS"

Seriously though, my truck is named Magoo. Long story...

dedjr67 · 07-04-2008, 10:00 AM

My wife calls my truck the other women or my misstress but I refer to her as the money swallowing black hole (still wouldnt trade her for anything tho).

oldblu65 · 07-04-2008, 07:12 PM

When I bought my truck in 1976 , I named it " old blue " and had a front license plate made that I still have ! The reason for the name was it's color and it seemed appropriate !

mateo1279 · 07-05-2008, 11:09 AM

Bad Bettie, after my wife's grandma, a WWII riveter.
Here's her mugshot:

Imperial Kustom · 07-08-2008, 09:44 AM

I call mine Betsy, after the Beach Boys song. It came from Nebraska and traveled west, went slow and fast, was neglected and rebuilt. Just like the lyrics of the song say.

Revoh · 07-08-2008, 10:59 AM

My wife said mine has the "Mater" look, so we call it Mater. I'm not sure where she gets that, though.

64c20crewcab · 07-08-2008, 11:29 AM

[QUOTE=Revoh;2797704]My wife said mine has the "Mater" look, so we call it Mater. I'm not sure where she gets that, though.

FUNNY & NICE WORK!

nailm · 07-09-2008, 12:19 AM

When I first met my wife, my '62 Shorty Stepside was a daily driver. She named it The Grinch because it's green, and she says the hood and grill remind her of Dr. Seuss's drawings of the Grinch. It stuck.

On another note, The Grinch LIVES. It turned over today for the first time in 8 (yes, eight) years!! Lots of work to do, but The Grinch is ALIVE again!

64c20crewcab · 07-09-2008, 01:04 AM

Kewl! Long Live Da Grinch!

MacAttack · 07-09-2008, 01:16 PM

"The Tan"

Cause it is. Well, that and white - on top of the cab.

Mac

original_balzer · 07-09-2008, 02:15 PM

I dont like to name my own I usualy let my friends name them.

79 gmc 4x4 project "mud duck" and "lil black cloud"

97 Gmc "hellride"

77 gmc "the general"

the next few havent been named yet
61 chevy

67c30/c10

71 chev K10

06-29-2008, 02:07 PM	#26
66Gilbert 1966 Crew Cab & 4X4 Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 904	Re: So what did you name your Truck & Why... The names of two of my trucks are connected with music, because of my love for music. I call my '66 4X4 "Malo", thats spanish for bad, named after Jorge Santana's band Malo. I call my '65 4X4 "Hollywood" named after Kool And The Gang's song Hollywood Swinging.

06-30-2008, 03:03 AM	#27
originalJD James Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dayton, WA Posts: 455	Re: So what did you name your Truck & Why... Well I've been thinking about it and I really like the name (OLD SLEEPY) because, well, it's not built for speed and it never will be. It's built for simply cruisin. And the fact that this truck has been sitting up on blocks quiet as can be for the past 4 1/2 years just waiting for me to get it back on the road. But she's back on the road and I love to drive it slow and easy. I get to show it off better that way. __________________ Never crush'em. Restor'em or recycle'em. The payoff is always worth it in the end. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=1709080 http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...e_top_view_all

06-30-2008, 10:08 AM	#28
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: So what did you name your Truck & Why... I named my '65 c10, Matraca... I was trying to think of a nice country sounding name... and then I recalled that is the name of a country music songwriter, so I thought it made perfect sense. I slept on it one night, I walked outside the next day and looked at it and said: Matraca, yeah, that'll work. -W

06-30-2008, 12:51 PM	#29
rickf Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lake Oswego, OR Posts: 318	Re: So what did you name your Truck & Why... "Merge King" Everybody just seems really polite and gets out of the way when this two tons of rusty iron with bad paint starts crossing the lane divider.

07-02-2008, 03:41 PM	#31
283 Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jane,Missouri Posts: 844	Re: So what did you name your Truck & Why... The 1963C-10 shortfleet side Im buying off Tony will be named "Blues Clues" cause its blue .. Last edited by 283 Man; 07-02-2008 at 03:42 PM.

07-02-2008, 08:23 PM	#33
QWYKTRUK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: AZ. Posts: 205	Re: So what did you name your Truck & Why... My license plate is QWYKTRUK. Several years ago my girlfriend started calling my truck "Quickie" It has stuck...

07-03-2008, 02:05 AM	#34
64Magoo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 265	Re: So what did you name your Truck & Why... I think I speak for everyone here when I say "QWYK, your truck should be called POS" Seriously though, my truck is named Magoo. Long story...

07-04-2008, 10:00 AM	#35
dedjr67 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Palm Bay Florida Posts: 47	Re: So what did you name your Truck & Why... My wife calls my truck the other women or my misstress but I refer to her as the money swallowing black hole (still wouldnt trade her for anything tho).

07-04-2008, 07:12 PM	#36
oldblu65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: " The Scenic City " Posts: 189	Re: So what did you name your Truck & Why... When I bought my truck in 1976 , I named it " old blue " and had a front license plate made that I still have ! The reason for the name was it's color and it seemed appropriate !

07-05-2008, 11:09 AM	#37
mateo1279 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 169	Re: So what did you name your Truck & Why... Bad Bettie, after my wife's grandma, a WWII riveter. Here's her mugshot: Attached Images __________________ 1962 Chevy Fleetside 283/TH350

07-08-2008, 09:44 AM	#38
Imperial Kustom 100% gearhead Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 313	Re: So what did you name your Truck & Why... I call mine Betsy, after the Beach Boys song. It came from Nebraska and traveled west, went slow and fast, was neglected and rebuilt. Just like the lyrics of the song say.

07-08-2008, 10:59 AM	#39
Revoh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Music City, U.S.A. Posts: 638	Re: So what did you name your Truck & Why... My wife said mine has the "Mater" look, so we call it Mater. I'm not sure where she gets that, though. __________________ 1963 C-10 My car blog, for your reading pleasure.

07-08-2008, 11:29 AM	#40
64c20crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North SD County Posts: 631	Re: So what did you name your Truck & Why... [QUOTE=Revoh;2797704]My wife said mine has the "Mater" look, so we call it Mater. I'm not sure where she gets that, though. FUNNY & NICE WORK! __________________ ..............................._________ ......___________//___[[___{\ _____ ...../__(_(O)_)___/____/____/_(O)_/ 1964 C20 Long Stepside 3 Door Crew Cab - Armbruster-Stageway Conversion Y2K INDN Chief "ONE OF A KIND, NOT ONE OF THE CROWD" Aug 2010 - Front end frame cleanup & engine swap done!!! June 2011 - Rear end bagged Sept 2011 - Rebuild motor top end Sept 2012 - Parked and slowly working on it. Aug 2013 - Front end bagged - finally! Aug 2014 - Stepside swap conversion done. Finally ready to start bodywork! Have a few KEWL ideas... Here is my build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=335427

07-09-2008, 12:19 AM	#41
nailm Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 21	Re: So what did you name your Truck & Why... When I first met my wife, my '62 Shorty Stepside was a daily driver. She named it The Grinch because it's green, and she says the hood and grill remind her of Dr. Seuss's drawings of the Grinch. It stuck. On another note, The Grinch LIVES. It turned over today for the first time in 8 (yes, eight) years!! Lots of work to do, but The Grinch is ALIVE again! __________________ 62 Chevy Stepside, bone stock (for now!) 2005 GMC 1500HD Crew Cab

07-09-2008, 01:04 AM	#42
64c20crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North SD County Posts: 631	Re: So what did you name your Truck & Why... Kewl! Long Live Da Grinch! __________________ ..............................._________ ......___________//___[[___{\ _____ ...../__(_(O)_)___/____/____/_(O)_/ 1964 C20 Long Stepside 3 Door Crew Cab - Armbruster-Stageway Conversion Y2K INDN Chief "ONE OF A KIND, NOT ONE OF THE CROWD" Aug 2010 - Front end frame cleanup & engine swap done!!! June 2011 - Rear end bagged Sept 2011 - Rebuild motor top end Sept 2012 - Parked and slowly working on it. Aug 2013 - Front end bagged - finally! Aug 2014 - Stepside swap conversion done. Finally ready to start bodywork! Have a few KEWL ideas... Here is my build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=335427



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07-09-2008, 01:16 PM	#43
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: So what did you name your Truck & Why... "The Tan" Cause it is. Well, that and white - on top of the cab. Mac

07-09-2008, 02:15 PM	#44
original_balzer Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: roosevelt utah Posts: 325	Re: So what did you name your Truck & Why... I dont like to name my own I usualy let my friends name them. 79 gmc 4x4 project "mud duck" and "lil black cloud" 97 Gmc "hellride" 77 gmc "the general" the next few havent been named yet 61 chevy 67c30/c10 71 chev K10 __________________ -61 c10 short step -67 c10 short step -71 k10 long fleet -77 k20 long fleet (gettin all the goodies from frankentruck) -79 c30/k30 3+3 frankentruck (cab and frame for sale) -99 GMC yukon daily driver

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