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08-07-2009, 09:25 PM
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Hollister, CA.
 
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The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
Today I said goodbye to my baby....not my wife or kids...but my the truck !!
"The Chief" to most of you..."Rock-a-Billy" to my kids, wife and everyone else around me. Let me tell this WAS EXTREMELY hard for me to do....I must have a real attachment to vehicles...Thought I would not do it again, but I did it for my family.... It leaves with a kinda cool story. Turns out this kid (18-22 tops) has been lurking around on our site here for a while...and watched my "Low-Budget" build from the start. He said he loved the truck, and watching the build. So when it turned up on Craigslist, he couldn't believe his eyes !! He came down the other day to check it out...and instantly fell in love, like a first kiss/love in highschool. He asks if he could drive it...I said sure. Then he says "Can you back it out for me?" I was like Oh..no first bad sign ! It was a tite space, so I did, and pulled it to the curb. I explained to him about the close-ratio Muncie and super-tite throw on the shifter (1st and 3rd are super close). So...he takes off (in 3rd) riding the clutch for days...so much so, you could see white smoke coming from under the truck !! (Second bad sign, BTW) About 5 minutes later, he calls my phone and says "Hey man, I don't think the clutch pedal is working anymore ??" I was like "WTF did you do to my truck ?!?!" (No I didn't really, but I went to the rescue). So I got in, and threw it in first and hit the starter....Cool we still have the clutch !! The linkage had came off....WHAT A SIGN THAT WAS !!! Turns out, the spring that holds the clutch rod tite up against the throw-out rod broke some time the night before and was laying on the shop floor !!! Now, if this doesn't mean the truck was saying "PLEASE, PLEASE DONT SELL ME!!!"...I dont know what does !!! - - Here's the spring: - -  - - So I was like..."So much for the sale, huh ?" (YES !!!) But he was so 'juiced' he said I be back tomorrow with 50 $100 bills !!! So today, I repaired the linkage...and got it going. Jacked it up.... - -  - - ...and yes used a stand. BTW, check out the crossmember..still hold'n up...even after that "Wreckless Burn-Out" !!!  - -  - - I had to straighten the rod, and make a new end. The rod was smack'n the ground, and the end was gone. (sorry, crappy pic..I was nervous) - -  -  -  - - Man...did I LOOOVEE those wide whites !!!!! - -  - -  - - Here's the kid throwing in the paper-work (Almost forgot...I lost the pink..FINAL SIGN!!!) - -  - - -
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John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster  Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 08-08-2009 at 08:48 AM. |
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08-07-2009, 09:30 PM
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
as my wife has told me several times before, bigger and better the next time. I am in the same thought pattern now and know how hard that is.
Bigger and better next time. Juan
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08-07-2009, 09:31 PM
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Hollister, CA.
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
Proud new owner: name is Eddie
- -  - -  - - Unrelated, but my favorite beer (Heineken) and my favorite Restaurant !  - -  -  - - Well Eddie, says he is going to join us here with the "CHIEF" and continue the saga in which I have started....he wants to be a 60-66 JEDI !!! Anyway....I already have my eyes on another truck....a 63' of course... Also, in case you are wondering...I AM NOT LEAVING THESE GROUP OF AWESOME FRIENDS I HAVE HERE !!!! Plus, I have a job to do !!!
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John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" |
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08-07-2009, 09:33 PM
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
wow ,John we sort of started posting on this site and built our trucks at the same time. I hope you will keep lurking around !!
I m stoked you got your asking price !
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08-07-2009, 09:35 PM
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Hollister, CA.
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
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She called me and felt so bad for me....deep down, she really liked that truck. Around the guys she was like "I'll never drive that thing!" But when it came time to cruise, she was in it with two other girls...and I was stuck in a 4-door Caddy !! HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED MY FAREWELL STORY !!!
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John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" |
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08-07-2009, 09:36 PM
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Hollister, CA.
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
Hold on...I have a short video of it leaving...(riding 3rd again!!!
   )Let me get it on here.....
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John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 08-07-2009 at 09:56 PM. |
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08-07-2009, 10:19 PM
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
08/07/09 - A good day to sell!
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08-07-2009, 10:28 PM
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
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I wasn't taking half-a-penny less than $5000...thats for darn sure !!!! Quote:
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John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" |
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08-07-2009, 10:36 PM
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
seems like you will get to work on it still. He will be calling you for a new clutch soon I guess. sorry you had to sell it. I don't think i could ever sell mine. I would get rid of my Ranger before my 65. but don't quote me on that.
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08-07-2009, 10:55 PM
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Hollister, CA.
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
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I know John, you've told me that many times before...but I didn't get a nice pad from my folks either....You gotta do what you gotta due !!! I have to do whats best for my growing kids....they need a bigger home !!! I think my reasoning behind the whole thing is right !!! Like I said...I have the resources and skills to build something 'bigger' 'stronger' 'faster' kinda like Lee Majors...
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John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" |
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08-07-2009, 11:39 PM
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
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08-08-2009, 12:08 AM
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
John, I feel your pain. When I was newly married I remember selling a 68 RS Camaro to a young man who had a big wad of bills and a grin that would not scrub off. But every time I saw my old car around town it pulled at my heart. I sold a 71 El Camino because my daughters car seats would not fit between the buckets. But I have had a lot of fun cars since and would not change a thing!!
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08-08-2009, 12:29 AM
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
That's a hard thing to do.....sell something you've put so much of yourself into. But it sounds like you did the right thing for the family. Like was already said "bigger and better the next time"
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08-08-2009, 12:31 AM
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
 you had better post some pics of the new pad, When you get it
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08-08-2009, 07:52 AM
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
I know how you feel John, the next one will be bigger and badder!!
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08-08-2009, 08:51 AM
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
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Thanks fellas....
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John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" |
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08-08-2009, 08:55 AM
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
I would do the same thing for Luca. If you need some help fixing anything on the new house you let me know and I can come help you out.
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08-08-2009, 09:02 AM
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
Cool man...I appreciate it.
Now I just need to find the right house. We have to be out of the current place in a couple weeks....finishing up a few things that were found on the 'health & safety' report...nothing big. Being that I do door installs too, I have a $hit load of construction tools as well. Looking for a home with a HUGE yard, with RV access to the back.....I always wanted to build one of those 'Jesse James' style metal swing gates... Wife says "NO WAY !!!" (no that I sold my truck, I have some ammo )We'll leave this for a new post someday in 'General'
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John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 08-08-2009 at 10:51 PM. |
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08-08-2009, 02:13 PM
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
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Glad you got your asking price, but sad to see you have to sell your baby!
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08-08-2009, 02:35 PM
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
I'm real sorry to hear that Bro. Myself and some guys from my class are going to be attending Good Guys and I was looking forward to seeing it as I assumed you and others would be there.
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08-08-2009, 02:40 PM
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
Don't look now but I think that ahole is taking a leak on your truck.
Good luck on your gate. Just messing with you Chief I always wanted a JJ gate too.
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08-08-2009, 02:57 PM
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
There you go.
Could'nt find it before. Kept talking about some cowboy robber dude. West coast choppers gate.
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08-08-2009, 04:38 PM
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
John, sorry to hear about the Cheif but glad you got what you asked for it.....If you get real lonely for a 63 to fool with just hollar.....
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08-08-2009, 04:39 PM
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
Well. Cool and a bummer all at once..
You'll be happy knowing it helps the family, and theres always another one around the corner. My 63 Burb has 23hrs left and its likely going too. I sold my wife's little 61 Scotty camper to pay bills, and then later found a nicer, slightly bigger 61 Yellowstone that she loves. So I put a deposit on the camper, that I cant pay for...haha So the burb gotta go and she'll be happy, and I'll buy another one to play with... Such is the circle of cars for me...
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08-08-2009, 07:54 PM
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Re: The "SAD DAY" has finally come....She's Gone... ;(
John,
You did the right thing and are a better man for it. Your wife and kids will appreciate it when they are in their house. You have great skills and will easily be able to build another when the time is right!
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