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Jermz01 · 11-14-2009, 10:19 PM

I guess I consider myself lucky - here it is Nov. 14th in MICHIGAN no less - and I was able to be out driving the truckster... NICE! Probably the last time this year I'd imagine. I envy all of you that live in states / locations that promote yearly driving... a 3-4 month deprivation begins once the snow flies!

A few pictures from tonight before I headed home...

Summer's End:

The After:

I cheated on the sky (thanks photoshop)

Like what you see? Check my Flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jermz01/

72BlckButy · 11-15-2009, 12:10 AM

I know what you mean Jermz01... winter is not my favorite of seasons. Glad to hear you got the truck out and great looking pics, regardless if they are photoshopped.

oldblue1968chevy · 11-15-2009, 12:11 AM

thats some badA$$ photography!! nice truck

C20-67_N_MO · 11-15-2009, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

I know what you mean Jermz01... winter is not my favorite of seasons. Glad to hear you got the truck out and great looking pics, regardless if they are photoshopped.

Aww come on Nate! Winter is great for working on your projects! (Note to self Nate and others may be done with their projects)

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

thats some badA$$ photography!! nice truck

You know it!

Jermz01 has some talent there.

One of these days this is what I will be doing.....showing off my ride.

Longhorn Man · 11-15-2009, 01:28 AM

winter is the season for cool beater trucks... floor boards are optional... as are rockers and cab corners and bedsides.
Heater and wipers are mandatory though

screamin_c10 · 11-15-2009, 04:56 AM

^^^^^I know what you mean, Screamin' is tucked away in the carport under her car cover while Bessie gets the dog snot driven out of her....and the new F150 sits and looks pretty in the rain...guys gotta have priorities ya know.... :LOL:

Jermz - Did you chop of the top of your truck? if so how much did you take out, and is the windshield laid back?

OARNGESI · 11-15-2009, 07:51 AM

Wow thats a nice truck

70Custom10Nut · 11-15-2009, 09:41 AM

I feel you. I grew up up in the Thumb and had to put the hot rod up every November and bring it out again in April, once all the salt was washed away. Now living in the south since I've been in the service. It gets a little warm in the summer, but the year around cruising with no salt makes it worth it. BTW, beautiful truck! Cnut

Sammy · 11-15-2009, 09:42 AM

Thanks for the pics. Normally I wouldn't care for that color if you told me what color it was. But now that I see what it looks like in the pics..Yes..I like that color on your step..

Hottrucks · 11-15-2009, 09:47 AM

even hough my truck is a DD I don't see it going out much in the snow with the 2wd I think I would be stuck in the driveway....if it the roads clear up then who knows .....hard to believe I/we drive our other trucks which in my case is worth way more than My 70..in the crap???

Kinda like why do most of us keep a pile of junk in our garages while our new cars sit outside??

Jermz01 · 11-15-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by screamin_c10

Jermz - Did you chop of the top of your truck? if so how much did you take out, and is the windshield laid back?

Honestly... I have no idea... I bought it finished... God didn't give me the skill set to chop a roof and put it back on (and have it look good)... haha

Sammy - I would have never painted the truck that color myself either... but with the ghost flames on the hood and sides... well... it works for me

68gmsee · 11-15-2009, 10:26 AM

Here in my area, I'm just now starting to drive my truck. I drive it sparingly during the summer because of the hot weather and no A/C. A lot of high 90 and 100+ degree weather discourages a lot of usage.

Shyguy · 11-15-2009, 10:35 AM

Both of my trucks are used often around the farm, but less in the winter.

Since the weather is not real bad down here in the winter I can drive them most of the year.

When we get ice or snow I jump in the '86 4-Runner and play. We bought it new and it has really come in handy over the years.

Danny

77shortstep · 11-15-2009, 10:38 AM

good looking truck, not a huge fan of chops, but yours pulls it off nicely, and yes winter sucks but thats what the z71 is for.

big_al_71 · 11-15-2009, 03:13 PM

I am one of those lucky guys that gets to ride or drive my cars,trucks or motorcycles all year round..Dont sweat it I will think of your northern folks...
Nice truck!!!!

Longhorn Man · 11-15-2009, 05:34 PM

I drive mine year round too

One of the (few) advantages to owning junk.
I guess another advantage is last time I spilled a dew it landed over a large hole and drained right out into the street. It was a sad way for a dew to go though.

Jermz01 · 11-15-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

It was a sad way for a dew to go though.

justagoodolboy · 11-15-2009, 06:24 PM

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winter is the season for cool beater trucks... floor boards are optional... as are rockers and cab corners and bedsides.
Heater and wipers are mandatory though

Agreed!Mine's a 4x4 so I'm good to go.And mine's missing the outer rockers and carpet right now.Hopefully that will have changed in a month or so, though.

Longhorn Man · 11-15-2009, 07:32 PM

Mine is a 2 wheel drive, but IMO it doesn't snow here enough to warrent a 4X4... not for that reason anyways. I can't stand a cab without something covering the floor. No carpet in mine, just the plastic mat, and some big truck mud flaps to cover the holes. My rockers are still there, but in 2 more years they'll be gone if I don't replace the cab by then.

justagoodolboy · 11-15-2009, 09:14 PM

We don't usually get that much snow here either and if we do I'm sure I'll use my Nisan to play in it,but I just like having a vehicle that I can stick in 4 wheel drive and go if I want.I've been using my 72 for my DD the last while and got 7.5 mpg on the last tank,so I may be driving my Nissan more.17.4 on the last tank just running around local.

But I think I got off the subject.Awesome truck,jermz01.I'm not a huge fan of step sides but I'm lovin yours.

byrd · 11-15-2009, 09:25 PM

Sweet truck!!! I am thinking the top has been chopped about 3-5" I normally do not like chop tops, but I am diggin' yours, nice proportions.

cdowns · 11-15-2009, 10:32 PM

our season pretty much just starts at thanksgiving

SacramentoJoe · 11-16-2009, 05:20 PM

Wow, nice truck! You may not know how to chop a roof, but you sure know how to take a picture.

I love driving my truck in the rain, it the only time I got power to keep the rear-end sideways long enough to yell, "Weeeeee!"

11-14-2009, 10:19 PM	#1
Jermz01 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 21	End of the Season I guess I consider myself lucky - here it is Nov. 14th in MICHIGAN no less - and I was able to be out driving the truckster... NICE! Probably the last time this year I'd imagine. I envy all of you that live in states / locations that promote yearly driving... a 3-4 month deprivation begins once the snow flies! A few pictures from tonight before I headed home... Summer's End: The After: I cheated on the sky (thanks photoshop) Like what you see? Check my Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jermz01/ __________________ --> Insert Witty Comment Here <--

11-15-2009, 12:10 AM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: End of the Season I know what you mean Jermz01... winter is not my favorite of seasons. Glad to hear you got the truck out and great looking pics, regardless if they are photoshopped. __________________ -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)

11-15-2009, 12:11 AM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: End of the Season thats some badA$$ photography!! nice truck __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

11-15-2009, 01:28 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: End of the Season winter is the season for cool beater trucks... floor boards are optional... as are rockers and cab corners and bedsides. Heater and wipers are mandatory though

11-15-2009, 04:56 AM	#6
screamin_c10 I dun gradjiated collij!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Helens Oregon Posts: 1,750	Re: End of the Season ^^^^^I know what you mean, Screamin' is tucked away in the carport under her car cover while Bessie gets the dog snot driven out of her....and the new F150 sits and looks pretty in the rain...guys gotta have priorities ya know.... :LOL: Jermz - Did you chop of the top of your truck? if so how much did you take out, and is the windshield laid back? __________________ Built NOT Bought. Viper Red 1971 LWB C10 355 Vortec W/700R4 4/5 drop AKA Screamin' You are missed! 2006 F150 XLT 5.4L Triton Rollin' on 22s the "F1" 67 C20 PS/AC/327/TH400 we call 'er "Bessie" 67 Malibu PS/ZR1-LS1 Brakes/350 Vortec/700R4 2/2 drop on 18" 338s - Tracy's "Boo" Boosted '67 Cougar EFI 5.0 HO roller motor/T5/8.8 Tracloc/ 4 wheel disks - "Project Panther" 79 Honda Z50 - stretched, cafe'd and hotrodded 125CC Lifan/5spd FEAR THE MONKEY! Last edited by screamin_c10; 11-15-2009 at 04:58 AM.

11-15-2009, 07:51 AM	#7
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: End of the Season Wow thats a nice truck __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

11-15-2009, 09:41 AM	#8
70Custom10Nut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vilseck Germany (currently) Posts: 317	Re: End of the Season I feel you. I grew up up in the Thumb and had to put the hot rod up every November and bring it out again in April, once all the salt was washed away. Now living in the south since I've been in the service. It gets a little warm in the summer, but the year around cruising with no salt makes it worth it. BTW, beautiful truck! Cnut

11-15-2009, 09:42 AM	#9
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: End of the Season Thanks for the pics. Normally I wouldn't care for that color if you told me what color it was. But now that I see what it looks like in the pics..Yes..I like that color on your step.. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

11-15-2009, 09:47 AM	#10
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: End of the Season even hough my truck is a DD I don't see it going out much in the snow with the 2wd I think I would be stuck in the driveway....if it the roads clear up then who knows .....hard to believe I/we drive our other trucks which in my case is worth way more than My 70..in the crap??? Kinda like why do most of us keep a pile of junk in our garages while our new cars sit outside?? __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

11-15-2009, 10:26 AM	#12
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: End of the Season Here in my area, I'm just now starting to drive my truck. I drive it sparingly during the summer because of the hot weather and no A/C. A lot of high 90 and 100+ degree weather discourages a lot of usage.

11-15-2009, 10:35 AM	#13
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: End of the Season Both of my trucks are used often around the farm, but less in the winter. Since the weather is not real bad down here in the winter I can drive them most of the year. When we get ice or snow I jump in the '86 4-Runner and play. We bought it new and it has really come in handy over the years. Danny __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

11-15-2009, 10:38 AM	#14
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: End of the Season good looking truck, not a huge fan of chops, but yours pulls it off nicely, and yes winter sucks but thats what the z71 is for. __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT

11-15-2009, 03:13 PM	#15
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: End of the Season I am one of those lucky guys that gets to ride or drive my cars,trucks or motorcycles all year round..Dont sweat it I will think of your northern folks... Nice truck!!!! __________________ 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

11-15-2009, 05:34 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: End of the Season I drive mine year round too One of the (few) advantages to owning junk. I guess another advantage is last time I spilled a dew it landed over a large hole and drained right out into the street. It was a sad way for a dew to go though. Attached Images

11-15-2009, 07:32 PM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: End of the Season Mine is a 2 wheel drive, but IMO it doesn't snow here enough to warrent a 4X4... not for that reason anyways. I can't stand a cab without something covering the floor. No carpet in mine, just the plastic mat, and some big truck mud flaps to cover the holes. My rockers are still there, but in 2 more years they'll be gone if I don't replace the cab by then.



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11-15-2009, 09:14 PM	#20
justagoodolboy Under Construction Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Summersville MO Posts: 176	Re: End of the Season We don't usually get that much snow here either and if we do I'm sure I'll use my Nisan to play in it,but I just like having a vehicle that I can stick in 4 wheel drive and go if I want.I've been using my 72 for my DD the last while and got 7.5 mpg on the last tank,so I may be driving my Nissan more.17.4 on the last tank just running around local. But I think I got off the subject.Awesome truck,jermz01.I'm not a huge fan of step sides but I'm lovin yours. __________________ 72 chevy 4x4-my project 67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=368210 94 Nissan 4x4-Daily Driver and off road beater 03 Saab 9-3 -tripper 90 Polaris Trail Boss- 2 Stroker

11-15-2009, 10:32 PM	#22
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: End of the Season our season pretty much just starts at thanksgiving __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-16-2009, 05:20 PM	#23
SacramentoJoe Always Fixing Things Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 390	Re: End of the Season Wow, nice truck! You may not know how to chop a roof, but you sure know how to take a picture. I love driving my truck in the rain, it the only time I got power to keep the rear-end sideways long enough to yell, "Weeeeee!" __________________ Just an Average Joe ‘68 GMC 307 3spd – My dad's original truck 310,000 miles

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