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ETsC10 · 12-10-2009, 11:34 PM

Time has nearly stood still for my landlord Bill and his old Chevy half ton.

This year Bill is 87 and his truck, a youngster, is just 40.
Though Bill has many miles, the truck is today sitting at just shy of 79,000.

Both happy, healthy and active.

Well over a decade ago, Bill sold me the original bed and replaced it
with a custom flatbed. Back then he was running a busy cabinet shop
and the flat bed spent most of its miles hauling supplies.

After Bill retired, the truck has seen only occasional use but seems
quite happy when it’s hauling gravel and the like...they both do, actually.

Though both are retired, they’re still tinkering strong!

Enjoy the pics and I’ll try to snag one of Bill when he
comes in to get his beloved truck (it’s in for a clutch finally).

I wish Bill, his C-10 and You and Yours a Very Merry Christmas!

unclewatts · 12-10-2009, 11:36 PM

Merry Christmas Bill!

ETsC10 · 12-11-2009, 12:03 AM

Thanks UncleWatts!
I'll make sure Bill see's your well wishes.
He's a dear and I love to see the old iron in the shop!

**Stocker** · 12-11-2009, 01:42 AM

Nothing like a truck and owner both gettin on in years and still enjoying life!!

Great lil story, thanks for sharing it. Merry Christmas to you and to Bill!!

OARNGESI · 12-11-2009, 07:16 AM

Thats a really cool story and a great looking truck any chance of getting him to join up

knsmodels · 12-11-2009, 02:57 PM

great story and Merry Christmas to you.....my original clutch lasted 143,000...gotta love it.....

**72 Super** · 12-11-2009, 10:46 PM

That's a great story and Merry Christmas to all.

**special-K** · 12-11-2009, 11:39 PM

I wish time would stand still for my landlord bill.

Neat li`l tidbit about Bill and his truck."Merry Christmas"

12-10-2009, 11:34 PM	#1
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Bill and his Chevy Truck Time has nearly stood still for my landlord Bill and his old Chevy half ton. This year Bill is 87 and his truck, a youngster, is just 40. Though Bill has many miles, the truck is today sitting at just shy of 79,000. Both happy, healthy and active. Well over a decade ago, Bill sold me the original bed and replaced it with a custom flatbed. Back then he was running a busy cabinet shop and the flat bed spent most of its miles hauling supplies. After Bill retired, the truck has seen only occasional use but seems quite happy when it’s hauling gravel and the like...they both do, actually. Though both are retired, they’re still tinkering strong! Enjoy the pics and I’ll try to snag one of Bill when he comes in to get his beloved truck (it’s in for a clutch finally). I wish Bill, his C-10 and You and Yours a Very Merry Christmas! Attached Images

12-10-2009, 11:36 PM	#2
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Bill and his Chevy Truck Merry Christmas Bill! __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

12-11-2009, 12:03 AM	#3
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Bill and his Chevy Truck Thanks UncleWatts! I'll make sure Bill see's your well wishes. He's a dear and I love to see the old iron in the shop!

12-11-2009, 01:42 AM	#4
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,666	Re: Bill and his Chevy Truck Nothing like a truck and owner both gettin on in years and still enjoying life!! Great lil story, thanks for sharing it. Merry Christmas to you and to Bill!! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

12-11-2009, 07:16 AM	#5
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Bill and his Chevy Truck Thats a really cool story and a great looking truck any chance of getting him to join up __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

12-11-2009, 02:57 PM	#6
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	Re: Bill and his Chevy Truck great story and Merry Christmas to you.....my original clutch lasted 143,000...gotta love it..... __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd

12-11-2009, 10:46 PM	#7
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,690	Re: Bill and his Chevy Truck That's a great story and Merry Christmas to all. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

12-11-2009, 11:39 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: Bill and his Chevy Truck I wish time would stand still for my landlord bill. Neat li`l tidbit about Bill and his truck."Merry Christmas" __________________ "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 ~



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