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68shortstep · 03-14-2010, 04:43 PM

Family financial commitments & needs always come first.

This awful economy & the fact that my wife & I both work in real estate has forced me to do something that I thought I'd NEVER do:

I SOLD IT today!!!!!!

Lost a little $$$$$$, of course, but Ole Blue went to a good home, & I really needed the money, just to be sure we would get by for a while, til things hopefully get better.

A long-time hot-rodder & resto-mod buddy, who has the time, talent & money to finish the project the way I always wanted to, now will be able to do what I just couldn't afford to do.

Maybe some day, there'll be another project for me, when I can better afford to do one all the way.

I'll continue to hang around, & try to keep on learning.

Thanks to the group .......... you are a truly GREAT bunch of folks !!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave Ellis
Mtn Home, AR

rusty baker · 03-14-2010, 04:50 PM

That's a shame, but I understand the money issue. I'm semi-retired. My project has to go extremely slow.

rambler · 03-14-2010, 04:52 PM

Mine is sitting in the barn for the same reason, although noone would probably give me 1/2 what its worth, and I cant part with parting it out..

good luck to you.. and keep in touch on the board

68shortstep · 03-14-2010, 04:59 PM

Thanks for the kind words & thoughts. I didn't have adequate shelter to keep it from deteriorating out in the weather.

Got slightly better than 50 % of what I had in it, so the "income" came at a painful loss.

ShredSled · 03-14-2010, 05:10 PM

'tis a sad day!
That's a beautiful truck!

Good luck!

big_al_71 · 03-14-2010, 09:09 PM

when the finances get in order, then you just come back even stronger...

tcb-1 · 03-14-2010, 09:20 PM

darn it Dave, you were side spare mount partner! I understand and I sure hope we'll see you back with another truck sometime.

68 short step · 03-14-2010, 09:35 PM

its just a truck....you got it right, family comes first....theres plenty on short steps out there, so when you get ready to get another, do it.

Hubscrub · 03-14-2010, 10:04 PM

sorry to here that, but your doing whats right family first, don't worry

s run alot last longer than f**ds so you can find another project pretty easy when the time comes

**LockDoc** · 03-14-2010, 10:21 PM

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No one likes to sell their ride but sometimes common sense is the better part of valor. Just stick around and by the time you get another one you will know everything there is to know about them...

LockDoc

**Boog** · 03-14-2010, 11:23 PM

Dave sorry to hear you had to let it go. I understand though. For anyone in real estate in small towns a side line of some sort would really come in handy.

**GruntMoanCough** · 03-14-2010, 11:45 PM

Good on you for finding your truck a good home and for looking after your home. Best of luck as you move ahead.

Tim_A · 03-15-2010, 08:07 AM

Sad when boys have to part with their toys. However, the truck virus is quite resistant and I am sure that you will get another one once this whole damn crisis thing is over. At least its in good hands...

mcmaster68 · 03-15-2010, 08:12 AM

sorry to here, sometimes i wonder what i would do in that case. I don't know if i could ever part w/ my 68 stepside. I've had since I was 12. Maybe i'll seel a kidney or something first.

Shaky · 03-15-2010, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 68shortstep

Thanks for the kind words & thoughts. I didn't have adequate shelter to keep it from deteriorating out in the weather.

You made the right choice. At least it's not rotting into the ground - there's plenty of nice stuff around here that's just rusting away because people can't bear to part with it but don't have any money or time to put into it.

Still tough though....

flashed · 03-15-2010, 08:57 AM

Sorry for your loss ,hope things pick up for everyone soon .Its like losing part of the family .

Shyguy · 03-15-2010, 10:42 AM

I feel your pain. I had to sell my '69 AMC AMX years ago.

You made the right decision.

I never got another AMX, but what the heck that is just life.

The economy is so much worse than the politicans will admit, but that is a thread for another site.

Things are getting real tight in this neck of the woods economy wise.

Danny

68shortstep · 03-15-2010, 12:52 PM

Thanks again to everybody.

My wife said: "I know you're gonna be sad about this...."

Strangely enough, I'm really not all that broken-up over selling it. Once my mind was made up that it needed to go, because it had to go, for the money; by then, it was already over & done with, mentally.

First guy I offered it to paid me what I asked, 'cause he knew what I had, & what he'd end up with when it was done. I knew I couldn't ever hope to sell it & get out of it what I had into it, so I priced it fairly.

As has been said, it's just a truck. You can always get another old truck, but immediate family needs are way-higher priority than me having a nice toy.

It'll be hard to find one that's as good as the truck was that I started with, but there's still a lot of them hiding around here in the hills; another will be found when it's time, and the finances are in better shape.

Spotted a 71-72 short-fleet hiding in a brushy overgrown fence row, just this morning ..................

mexgrhd68 · 03-15-2010, 04:56 PM

sorry bout your loss, but keep an eye on that one by the fence!!!!

Zoomin · 03-15-2010, 09:26 PM

On the bright side, when things get better (circa 2012) and you find another to buy, you'll be able to remind the wife how handy it was to have a four wheeled piggy bank.

**LEEVON** · 03-15-2010, 11:35 PM

Well that sucks. I had to do the same a couple years ago anticipating hard times, but they never came. Doing the responsible thing is always more rewarding and your family will not forget!

03-14-2010, 04:43 PM	#1
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	68shortstep is gone Family financial commitments & needs always come first. This awful economy & the fact that my wife & I both work in real estate has forced me to do something that I thought I'd NEVER do: I *SOLD IT* today!!!!!! Lost a little $$$$$$, of course, but Ole Blue went to a good home, & I really needed the money, just to be sure we would get by for a while, til things hopefully get better. A long-time hot-rodder & resto-mod buddy, who has the time, talent & money to finish the project the way I always wanted to, now will be able to do what I just couldn't afford to do. Maybe some day, there'll be another project for me, when I can better afford to do one all the way. I'll continue to hang around, & try to keep on learning. Thanks to the group .......... you are a truly GREAT bunch of folks !!!!!!!!!!!! Dave Ellis Mtn Home, AR Attached Images

03-14-2010, 04:50 PM	#2
rusty baker '70 C-10 Primer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nevada,missouri Posts: 117	Re: 68shortstep is gone That's a shame, but I understand the money issue. I'm semi-retired. My project has to go extremely slow.

03-14-2010, 04:52 PM	#3
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: 68shortstep is gone Mine is sitting in the barn for the same reason, although noone would probably give me 1/2 what its worth, and I cant part with parting it out.. good luck to you.. and keep in touch on the board __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

03-14-2010, 04:59 PM	#4
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: 68shortstep is gone Thanks for the kind words & thoughts. I didn't have adequate shelter to keep it from deteriorating out in the weather. Got slightly better than 50 % of what I had in it, so the "income" came at a painful loss.

03-14-2010, 05:10 PM	#5
ShredSled Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 159	Re: 68shortstep is gone 'tis a sad day! That's a beautiful truck! Good luck! __________________ get it!

03-14-2010, 09:09 PM	#6
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: 68shortstep is gone when the finances get in order, then you just come back even stronger... __________________ 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

03-14-2010, 09:20 PM	#7
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: 68shortstep is gone darn it Dave, you were side spare mount partner! I understand and I sure hope we'll see you back with another truck sometime. __________________ 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

03-14-2010, 09:35 PM	#8
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: 68shortstep is gone its just a truck....you got it right, family comes first....theres plenty on short steps out there, so when you get ready to get another, do it. Last edited by 68 short step; 03-14-2010 at 09:35 PM.

03-14-2010, 10:04 PM	#9
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: 68shortstep is gone sorry to here that, but your doing whats right family first, don't worry s run alot last longer than fds so you can find another project pretty easy when the time comes __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59** https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

03-14-2010, 10:21 PM	#10
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,395	Re: 68shortstep is gone - No one likes to sell their ride but sometimes common sense is the better part of valor. Just stick around and by the time you get another one you will know everything there is to know about them... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-14-2010, 11:23 PM	#11
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,103	Re: 68shortstep is gone Dave sorry to hear you had to let it go. I understand though. For anyone in real estate in small towns a side line of some sort would really come in handy. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-14-2010, 11:45 PM	#12
GruntMoanCough Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pemberton, BC Posts: 1,075	Re: 68shortstep is gone Good on you for finding your truck a good home and for looking after your home. Best of luck as you move ahead. __________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am - Unknown

03-15-2010, 08:07 AM	#13
Tim_A Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 62	Re: 68shortstep is gone Sad when boys have to part with their toys. However, the truck virus is quite resistant and I am sure that you will get another one once this whole damn crisis thing is over. At least its in good hands... __________________ '67 Impala '69 Chevy 350 C-10 shortstep

03-15-2010, 08:12 AM	#14
mcmaster68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: delaware Posts: 30	Re: 68shortstep is gone sorry to here, sometimes i wonder what i would do in that case. I don't know if i could ever part w/ my 68 stepside. I've had since I was 12. Maybe i'll seel a kidney or something first.

03-15-2010, 08:57 AM	#16
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 68shortstep is gone Sorry for your loss ,hope things pick up for everyone soon .Its like losing part of the family .



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03-15-2010, 10:42 AM	#17
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: 68shortstep is gone I feel your pain. I had to sell my '69 AMC AMX years ago. You made the right decision. I never got another AMX, but what the heck that is just life. The economy is so much worse than the politicans will admit, but that is a thread for another site. Things are getting real tight in this neck of the woods economy wise. 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.

03-15-2010, 12:52 PM	#18
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: 68shortstep is gone Thanks again to everybody. My wife said: "I know you're gonna be sad about this...." Strangely enough, I'm really not all that broken-up over selling it. Once my mind was made up that it needed to go, because it had to go, for the money; by then, it was already over & done with, mentally. First guy I offered it to paid me what I asked, 'cause he knew what I had, & what he'd end up with when it was done. I knew I couldn't ever hope to sell it & get out of it what I had into it, so I priced it fairly. As has been said, it's just a truck. You can always get another old truck, but immediate family needs are way-higher priority than me having a nice toy. It'll be hard to find one that's as good as the truck was that I started with, but there's still a lot of them hiding around here in the hills; another will be found when it's time, and the finances are in better shape. Spotted a 71-72 short-fleet hiding in a brushy overgrown fence row, just this morning ..................

03-15-2010, 04:56 PM	#19
mexgrhd68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Visalia, CA. Posts: 327	Re: 68shortstep is gone sorry bout your loss, but keep an eye on that one by the fence!!!! __________________ 68 c-10 1/2 ton swb fleetside, 79 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 ton swb fleetside, 99 Dodge Durango 4x4(wifes ride),53 and 55 chevy trucks(dads trucks ) 54 caddy 62 series 4 door(younger sons ride, aka 54caddy ) 70 caddy 2 door, 89 chevy silverado stepside(older sons rides )

03-15-2010, 09:26 PM	#20
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 68shortstep is gone On the bright side, when things get better (circa 2012) and you find another to buy, you'll be able to remind the wife how handy it was to have a four wheeled piggy bank.

03-15-2010, 11:35 PM	#21
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: 68shortstep is gone Well that sucks. I had to do the same a couple years ago anticipating hard times, but they never came. Doing the responsible thing is always more rewarding and your family will not forget! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 03-15-2010 at 11:35 PM.

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