I think the time has come to say goodbye!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gregg72340 · 09-15-2010, 04:52 PM

Well guys I think the time has come to say goodbye to my 68 GMC 1/2 ton. She is now at the point after evaluation that is more than I am able to tackle with my living situation and financially just cant do it for her. I really dont want to say goodbye, but she deserves better than I am able to give her right now. She deserves way more than to be a parts truck or sit in a field waiting for somebody to restore her.

All that being said I wanted to take the opportunity to thank all of you guys in the 67-72 forum that have taken the time to answer my stupid and sometimes not so stupid questions and help me along with the project. I am not leaving totally there is a free 82 GMC replacing her that needs a trans, so that is my silver lining to all of this. I may be leaving his forum but will be hanging around in the square body forum next door. Again thanks to all of you. You truly are a great bunch of folks and make this hobby enjoyable to be a part of.

Gone but hopefully not forgotten

Gregg

and my 68

treveiger · 09-15-2010, 05:09 PM

Im sorry to hear that

. But maybe in the future youll finacially be able to buy her back and finish. Good luck and i hope the person that buys your truck keeps in contact with you while he restores it.

ChevLoRay · 09-15-2010, 06:43 PM

The ups and downs of owning and restoring or restifying any vehicle.....I'd like to tell you that it gets better as you get older, but it doesn't. If I was to sell my truck, I'd lose money. If I was to be buying it, it would cost more than I would be able to pay. It's a Catch-22 situation.

**72 Super** · 09-15-2010, 07:16 PM

Sorry you have to sell your truck. Hopefully things get better for you and you can either buy it back one day or find another. Hope you still hang around the forums.

Ray

oldblue1968chevy · 09-15-2010, 08:48 PM

check in every now and then, maybe you'll be able to make a big comeback

**71blksuper4x4** · 09-16-2010, 01:33 AM

Gregg, sorry to hear your leaving the 67-72 area. Glad to hear that you aren't completely leaving. Thanks for the tow hooks, they came in last weekend. I appreciate you going back and getting them. Trevor

gregg72340 · 09-16-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Gregg, sorry to hear your leaving the 67-72 area. Glad to hear that you aren't completely leaving. Thanks for the tow hooks, they came in last weekend. I appreciate you going back and getting them. Trevor

Trevor, no problem just wish the poison ivy would go away LOL

redmonster · 09-16-2010, 01:39 PM

hey buddy hope all gets better for you and yours, sometimes its the little things we have to let go. just drop by from time to time good luck friend..

**yote1234** · 09-16-2010, 03:49 PM

thats a drag! sorry to hear. come on back soon......

bguild · 09-16-2010, 04:50 PM

sorry to hear that.. I was in the same situation awhile back and sold my project.. however two years later I own another one... stay in touch.

irishman999 · 09-16-2010, 04:58 PM

Welcome to the squarebody club in advance. 67-72 Chevy trucks were the best looking trucks ever made but now your getting into the most practical trucks ever made, They can look good as well. If your on a budget like us your going to love your 82!

gregg72340 · 09-21-2010, 07:34 PM

Well I finally broke down and put her up fr sale on CL last night but I never put my updated pics here on the forum for you guys to see before she goes. She hasnt by far turned into anything spectacular but she improved greatly over the past 4 months so here ya go guys the final pics!

71meangreenc10 · 09-21-2010, 07:40 PM

Nice truck, hope it gets a good home....what area on CL are you near?
Smitty

flashed · 09-22-2010, 12:50 PM

Nice truck, good luck witrh the sale .

gregg72340 · 09-27-2010, 06:30 PM

Well its official, she pulled out about 10 Minutes ago and Im sad already but on the plus side she is going to home that can give her more than I could ever have. The guy when he left said its goin in to get the rockers and cab corners done next week, so she is better off.

Thanks for everything guys appreciate all the help

Gregg

09-15-2010, 04:52 PM	#1
gregg72340 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ambler, pa Posts: 325	I think the time has come to say goodbye!!!! Well guys I think the time has come to say goodbye to my 68 GMC 1/2 ton. She is now at the point after evaluation that is more than I am able to tackle with my living situation and financially just cant do it for her. I really dont want to say goodbye, but she deserves better than I am able to give her right now. She deserves way more than to be a parts truck or sit in a field waiting for somebody to restore her. All that being said I wanted to take the opportunity to thank all of you guys in the 67-72 forum that have taken the time to answer my stupid and sometimes not so stupid questions and help me along with the project. I am not leaving totally there is a free 82 GMC replacing her that needs a trans, so that is my silver lining to all of this. I may be leaving his forum but will be hanging around in the square body forum next door. Again thanks to all of you. You truly are a great bunch of folks and make this hobby enjoyable to be a part of. Gone but hopefully not forgotten Gregg and my 68 __________________ Just would like the snow to stop so I can actually work on my truck!!!!!!!!!!!

09-15-2010, 05:09 PM	#2
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: I think the time has come to say goodbye!!!! Im sorry to hear that. But maybe in the future youll finacially be able to buy her back and finish. Good luck and i hope the person that buys your truck keeps in contact with you while he restores it.

09-15-2010, 06:43 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: I think the time has come to say goodbye!!!! The ups and downs of owning and restoring or restifying any vehicle.....I'd like to tell you that it gets better as you get older, but it doesn't. If I was to sell my truck, I'd lose money. If I was to be buying it, it would cost more than I would be able to pay. It's a Catch-22 situation. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-15-2010, 07:16 PM	#4
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,693	Re: I think the time has come to say goodbye!!!! Sorry you have to sell your truck. Hopefully things get better for you and you can either buy it back one day or find another. Hope you still hang around the forums. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

09-15-2010, 08:48 PM	#5
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: I think the time has come to say goodbye!!!! check in every now and then, maybe you'll be able to make a big comeback __________________ 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

09-16-2010, 01:33 AM	#6
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: I think the time has come to say goodbye!!!! Gregg, sorry to hear your leaving the 67-72 area. Glad to hear that you aren't completely leaving. Thanks for the tow hooks, they came in last weekend. I appreciate you going back and getting them. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

09-16-2010, 01:39 PM	#8
redmonster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: EL PASO,TEJAS Posts: 212	Re: I think the time has come to say goodbye!!!! hey buddy hope all gets better for you and yours, sometimes its the little things we have to let go. just drop by from time to time good luck friend..

09-16-2010, 03:49 PM	#9
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,373	Re: I think the time has come to say goodbye!!!! thats a drag! sorry to hear. come on back soon...... __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1951 -3100 5 window short bed 4sp 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

09-16-2010, 04:50 PM	#10
bguild Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: kansas city mo Posts: 898	Re: I think the time has come to say goodbye!!!! sorry to hear that.. I was in the same situation awhile back and sold my project.. however two years later I own another one... stay in touch. __________________ Project "Edna Marie"http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...74#post5998074 Toys: 2014 Dodge Ram 1967 SHORTBED

09-16-2010, 04:58 PM	#11
irishman999 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reno Ne-VAH-da Posts: 594	Re: I think the time has come to say goodbye!!!! Welcome to the squarebody club in advance. 67-72 Chevy trucks were the best looking trucks ever made but now your getting into the most practical trucks ever made, They can look good as well. If your on a budget like us your going to love your 82!

09-21-2010, 07:34 PM	#12
gregg72340 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ambler, pa Posts: 325	Re: I think the time has come to say goodbye!!!! Well I finally broke down and put her up fr sale on CL last night but I never put my updated pics here on the forum for you guys to see before she goes. She hasnt by far turned into anything spectacular but she improved greatly over the past 4 months so here ya go guys the final pics! Attached Images __________________ Just would like the snow to stop so I can actually work on my truck!!!!!!!!!!! Last edited by gregg72340; 09-22-2010 at 01:50 PM.

09-21-2010, 07:40 PM	#13
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: I think the time has come to say goodbye!!!! Nice truck, hope it gets a good home....what area on CL are you near? Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van" Last edited by 71meangreenc10; 09-21-2010 at 07:41 PM.

09-22-2010, 12:50 PM	#14
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: I think the time has come to say goodbye!!!! Nice truck, good luck witrh the sale .

09-27-2010, 06:30 PM	#15
gregg72340 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ambler, pa Posts: 325	Re: I think the time has come to say goodbye!!!! Well its official, she pulled out about 10 Minutes ago and Im sad already but on the plus side she is going to home that can give her more than I could ever have. The guy when he left said its goin in to get the rockers and cab corners done next week, so she is better off. Thanks for everything guys appreciate all the help Gregg __________________ Just would like the snow to stop so I can actually work on my truck!!!!!!!!!!!



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