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AusTx68 · 03-03-2013, 10:37 AM

Hey guys, as of yesterday I'm no longer the owner of my 68'. It's all part of a master plan that involves moving my family to Italy. I considered taking the truck but realized it would be very difficult to make Italian street legal. Instead, I replaced it with something that I feel will be more Euro friendly.

I am grateful the forum and it's members for providing me the knowledge to build such a beautiful truck. Over the years I tried to pay it forward by sharing the knowledge I gained from you all. I will continue to do so because I will always be a truck guy at heart.

In June I will make the move to Italy. If anyone is ever in the Le Marche region, please look me up

Austx68@gmail.com

I wish you all the best!

-Joseph

Here are the last photos of my truck along with her replacement.

71swb4x4 · 03-03-2013, 10:45 AM

Both are nice vehicles.
I am not sure why this is good bye, you have been here long enough to know that this place isn't only about trucks.

AusTx68 · 03-03-2013, 10:51 AM

You are right! Plus, I will have my 87' till I gift it to my brother in June. I will still check the forum..just not as active..I
think

Bishops Trucks · 03-03-2013, 10:58 AM

I hope your move is a good one. I've spent some time in Italy when I was living in Vienna, Austria. If you get the chance, head out to Malta. Very beautiful place to visit. Keep in touch, let us know how things are going.

garykirby25 · 03-03-2013, 11:21 AM

Are you taking the new ride to Good Guys?

**special-K** · 03-03-2013, 12:06 PM

Just seems odd that a Cobra is easier to make street legal than a dang pickup,doesn't it? Hey,it's easier on their roads anyway. The '68 would be like driving a Mack over there,I'm thinking. Don't be a stranger and send a picture every time you spot a Chevy truck. Enjoy Italy!!

AusTx68 · 03-03-2013, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garykirby25

Are you taking the new ride to Good Guys?

I'm already registered with the truck so I might as well attend. I think I can change the class once I arrive.

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Just seems odd that a Cobra is easier to make street legal than a dang pickup,doesn't it? Hey,it's easier on their roads anyway. The '68 would be like driving a Mack over there,I'm thinking. Don't be a stranger and send a picture every time you spot a Chevy truck. Enjoy Italy!!

The truck is missing the side markers and mirrors. Those would have to be replaced. The Cobra has a fuel injected 5.0 Cobra engine. Smaller displacement and smaller carbon footprint. Both increase the odds of getting it registered. If the truck was built to original specs, it would be much easier to make it legal.

**jocko** · 03-03-2013, 12:42 PM

Well I'm sure italy has internet, so you can re-join the multitude of folks that are currently missing their truck and still hang out with us rude americans. Luckily, you do have quite a nice piece of machinery to ease the pain... Molto bene plan. Bonjourno! And good luck - sounds like a blast.

03-03-2013, 10:37 AM	#1
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Farewell Ya'll! Hey guys, as of yesterday I'm no longer the owner of my 68'. It's all part of a master plan that involves moving my family to Italy. I considered taking the truck but realized it would be very difficult to make Italian street legal. Instead, I replaced it with something that I feel will be more Euro friendly. I am grateful the forum and it's members for providing me the knowledge to build such a beautiful truck. Over the years I tried to pay it forward by sharing the knowledge I gained from you all. I will continue to do so because I will always be a truck guy at heart. In June I will make the move to Italy. If anyone is ever in the Le Marche region, please look me up Austx68@gmail.com I wish you all the best! -Joseph Here are the last photos of my truck along with her replacement. __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

03-03-2013, 10:45 AM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Farewell Ya'll! Both are nice vehicles. I am not sure why this is good bye, you have been here long enough to know that this place isn't only about trucks. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-03-2013, 10:51 AM	#3
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: Farewell Ya'll! You are right! Plus, I will have my 87' till I gift it to my brother in June. I will still check the forum..just not as active..I think __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

03-03-2013, 10:58 AM	#4
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: Farewell Ya'll! I hope your move is a good one. I've spent some time in Italy when I was living in Vienna, Austria. If you get the chance, head out to Malta. Very beautiful place to visit. Keep in touch, let us know how things are going. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

03-03-2013, 11:21 AM	#5
garykirby25 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: graham,tx Posts: 344	Re: Farewell Ya'll! Are you taking the new ride to Good Guys? __________________ My 1970 C10 Build "Project Teacher"

03-03-2013, 12:06 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Farewell Ya'll! Just seems odd that a Cobra is easier to make street legal than a dang pickup,doesn't it? Hey,it's easier on their roads anyway. The '68 would be like driving a Mack over there,I'm thinking. Don't be a stranger and send a picture every time you spot a Chevy truck. Enjoy Italy!! __________________ "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 ~

03-03-2013, 12:42 PM	#8
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,964	Re: Farewell Ya'll! Well I'm sure italy has internet, so you can re-join the multitude of folks that are currently missing their truck and still hang out with us rude americans. Luckily, you do have quite a nice piece of machinery to ease the pain... Molto bene plan. Bonjourno! And good luck - sounds like a blast.



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