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DADS71 · 06-21-2009, 09:39 PM

Dad bought this new in 71 fact big block ,air I added fact buckets, I'm new at this picture thing, I was trying to post more pics but can't seem to figure it out, any way this 1 pic is of my dad next to the truck he bought new in 71 than i got ahold of it in 92 after he retireed and after about 15 years finally finished it, if i can figure it out i will try to post more pics later, thanks for lookin

1969 GMC · 06-21-2009, 09:50 PM

cool story! and nice truck.

hensonjd · 06-21-2009, 10:04 PM

I saw the write up in the classic trucks magazine.

clos69 · 06-21-2009, 10:19 PM

That is one nice truck....i know your dad is very proud...thanks for sharing

powell72 · 06-21-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hensonjd

I saw the write up in the classic trucks magazine.

So did I, very nice truck.

see ten · 06-21-2009, 10:23 PM

That's a sweet truck and a great story to go with it!

It's really difficult for people to fathom how detailed and clean that pickup is without seeing it in person.

Big-Blue · 06-21-2009, 10:30 PM

I saw the article as well. I remember seeing the original check your dad wrote for the truck. Well done!

**70cst** · 06-21-2009, 10:33 PM

Very ... very ... Impressive! Thanks for sharing.

killacheyenne · 06-21-2009, 10:39 PM

wow that truck has a LOT of details especially under the hood.....you and your dad have got to be proud of that beauty

Camper Power · 06-22-2009, 12:45 AM

thats an awsome truck, i remember that artical in classic trucks, very nice story.

jim zag · 06-22-2009, 05:55 AM

Awesome!!!!

big_al_71 · 06-22-2009, 11:14 AM

Great truck and Clean is an understatement!!!!!

see ten · 06-22-2009, 11:19 AM

That's real wood in the lower moldings and tailgate band guys!

Again, it's hard to appreciate how nice it is without seeing it in person!

**72 Super** · 06-22-2009, 07:18 PM

Excellent detail and workmanship. I am sure your dad is proud. You have some sweet trucks.

Ray

orangeblossomspecial · 06-22-2009, 08:18 PM

Great truck for sure but I'm curious about your Dad. Tell us about him some. You can tell a lot about a person by his work!

Thanks for the pics!

72BlckButy · 06-22-2009, 08:37 PM

Wow... you guys built a great looking truck. Give our best to your dad!

tcb-1 · 06-22-2009, 08:47 PM

I'm crying over here! What a beauty!!!

Botietruck · 06-22-2009, 09:12 PM

That is one beautiful truck!! I can't imagine all the hours of labor that went into that masterpiece! Great job.

chas350 · 06-22-2009, 09:22 PM

Holy Smokes!
Thats quite an achievement!! understated for sure

Beatcoaster · 06-23-2009, 01:03 AM

Wow, truly an awesome truck!! the shine of the laquered bed is enough to make any woodworker drool...

DADS71 · 06-23-2009, 05:20 AM

Thanks for the compliments guys. Dad will turn 80 on july 4 he is the oldest of 2 other brothers that are no longer with us he gets around great he is still hopping off of tail gates off the back of trucks I told him dad your almost 80 your not supposed to be doing that ,he says I feel 16. he is an old drag racer used to drag a 58 chevy 348 tri power set up he would take the whole family to the local drag strip in the 58- 4 door in the 60's& early 70's . on the way to the strip if some body tried to pass the race was on , it wouldnt happen . Did I mention he was an ole gear head, the last 10 years or so he had this blue truck before I bought it he had a tri power set up off of a 69 or so corvette big block sitting on top of this 402. He wants to do a show thats pretty big this year we are takin the truck to Columbus for goodguys hope to see some of you there. Thanks again for compliments.

DADS71 · 06-23-2009, 05:22 AM

Oh I about forgot Thanks SEE TEN for posting those pics you saved me alot of agony.

see ten · 06-23-2009, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DADS71

Oh I about forgot Thanks SEE TEN for posting those pics you saved me alot of agony.

It's good to know that I'm good for something!!

**special-K** · 06-23-2009, 06:06 AM

That truck is B A UTIFUL!!!...no doubt! It ain`t no truck,that`s a masterpiece.I can see why it took 15 years.That was quick!
Your dad`s one to admire for his spunk.He`s 5 years younger than my dad...exactly.He was another firecracker born on the 4th.Unfortunately diabetes took him.Good luck at Columbus.

my67chevytruck · 06-23-2009, 08:41 AM

Sweet!!!!!!!

06-21-2009, 09:39 PM	#1
DADS71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: EVANSVILLE INDIANA Posts: 54	dads 71 family owned since new Dad bought this new in 71 fact big block ,air I added fact buckets, I'm new at this picture thing, I was trying to post more pics but can't seem to figure it out, any way this 1 pic is of my dad next to the truck he bought new in 71 than i got ahold of it in 92 after he retireed and after about 15 years finally finished it, if i can figure it out i will try to post more pics later, thanks for lookin Attached Images

06-21-2009, 09:50 PM	#2
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Re: dads 71 family owned since new cool story! and nice truck. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

06-21-2009, 10:04 PM	#3
hensonjd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buffalo, Tx Posts: 422	Re: dads 71 family owned since new I saw the write up in the classic trucks magazine.

06-21-2009, 10:19 PM	#4
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: dads 71 family owned since new That is one nice truck....i know your dad is very proud...thanks for sharing __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

06-21-2009, 10:23 PM	#6
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: dads 71 family owned since new That's a sweet truck and a great story to go with it! It's really difficult for people to fathom how detailed and clean that pickup is without seeing it in person.

06-21-2009, 10:30 PM	#7
Big-Blue Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: highland village, TX Posts: 309	Re: dads 71 family owned since new I saw the article as well. I remember seeing the original check your dad wrote for the truck. Well done!

06-21-2009, 10:33 PM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: dads 71 family owned since new Very ... very ... Impressive! Thanks for sharing. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

06-21-2009, 10:39 PM	#9
killacheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 153	Re: dads 71 family owned since new wow that truck has a LOT of details especially under the hood.....you and your dad have got to be proud of that beauty __________________ 72 cheyenne super 83 chevy...4x4...454

06-22-2009, 12:45 AM	#10
Camper Power Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grande Prairie Alberta Posts: 261	Re: dads 71 family owned since new thats an awsome truck, i remember that artical in classic trucks, very nice story. __________________ eh 1970 Chevy C20 daily driver 1975 GMC Jimmy 4x4 project 1966 GMC C10 Dad's project

06-22-2009, 05:55 AM	#11
jim zag ENGINE BUILDER Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shortsville n.y. Posts: 344	Re: dads 71 family owned since new Awesome!!!! __________________ JIM ZAG

06-22-2009, 11:14 AM	#12
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: dads 71 family owned since new Great truck and Clean is an understatement!!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

06-22-2009, 11:19 AM	#13
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: dads 71 family owned since new That's real wood in the lower moldings and tailgate band guys! Again, it's hard to appreciate how nice it is without seeing it in person!

06-22-2009, 07:18 PM	#14
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,686	Re: dads 71 family owned since new Excellent detail and workmanship. I am sure your dad is proud. You have some sweet trucks. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

06-22-2009, 08:18 PM	#15
orangeblossomspecial Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rexburg, Idaho Posts: 34	Re: dads 71 family owned since new Great truck for sure but I'm curious about your Dad. Tell us about him some. You can tell a lot about a person by his work! Thanks for the pics!

06-22-2009, 08:37 PM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: dads 71 family owned since new Wow... you guys built a great looking truck. Give our best to your dad! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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06-22-2009, 08:47 PM	#17
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: dads 71 family owned since new I'm crying over here! What a beauty!!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

06-22-2009, 09:12 PM	#18
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: dads 71 family owned since new That is one beautiful truck!! I can't imagine all the hours of labor that went into that masterpiece! Great job. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

06-22-2009, 09:22 PM	#19
chas350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 581	Re: dads 71 family owned since new Holy Smokes! Thats quite an achievement!! understated for sure __________________ "I'll Procrastinate Tomorrow" quote by LEEVON 71 K10 long fleet (sons truck) new 370hp 355, sm465 np205, 3.73's 33's 70 K20 long fleet 98 G3500 work van

06-23-2009, 01:03 AM	#20
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06-23-2009, 05:20 AM	#21
DADS71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: EVANSVILLE INDIANA Posts: 54	Re: dads 71 family owned since new Thanks for the compliments guys. Dad will turn 80 on july 4 he is the oldest of 2 other brothers that are no longer with us he gets around great he is still hopping off of tail gates off the back of trucks I told him dad your almost 80 your not supposed to be doing that ,he says I feel 16. he is an old drag racer used to drag a 58 chevy 348 tri power set up he would take the whole family to the local drag strip in the 58- 4 door in the 60's& early 70's . on the way to the strip if some body tried to pass the race was on , it wouldnt happen . Did I mention he was an ole gear head, the last 10 years or so he had this blue truck before I bought it he had a tri power set up off of a 69 or so corvette big block sitting on top of this 402. He wants to do a show thats pretty big this year we are takin the truck to Columbus for goodguys hope to see some of you there. Thanks again for compliments.

06-23-2009, 05:22 AM	#22
DADS71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: EVANSVILLE INDIANA Posts: 54	Re: dads 71 family owned since new Oh I about forgot Thanks SEE TEN for posting those pics you saved me alot of agony.

06-23-2009, 06:06 AM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: dads 71 family owned since new That truck is B A UTIFUL!!!...no doubt! It ain`t no truck,that`s a masterpiece.I can see why it took 15 years.That was quick! Your dad`s one to admire for his spunk.He`s 5 years younger than my dad...exactly.He was another firecracker born on the 4th.Unfortunately diabetes took him.Good luck at Columbus. __________________ "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 ~

06-23-2009, 08:41 AM	#25
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