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krazy_texan · 04-16-2004, 10:30 PM

by going home i went back to the town where i grew up to pick up my truck winch from my older brothers house, and to say a few goodbyes to old friends, though my most important errand was to go back to my old middle school and hunt down my 7th grade history teacher to let him know that he is my motivation behind being a teacher. but while i was back home i noticed an abundance of 67-72 GM trucks, they are everywhere and i counted 12 in the high school parking lot including 2 longhorns and a 3 shortbeds, i was amazed and i also noticed that my brothers neigbor had a killer looking silver 68 short wide in his driveway but he was not home and i did not have a camera on hand. then the rest of the day i spent with my brother before moving, i had a full day but i also wasted alot of time i could have been doing alot of last minute stuff on the truck, so far that is the farthest trip that Frankenstein has been on and he ran like a top, i do tell you though it was nice to be home once more.

Virginia72SWB4X4 · 04-16-2004, 10:41 PM

It is pretty cool to think these trucks are pretty timeless when it comes to the ages of those who enjoy them. There are alot of young guys and gals around Va that drive them.
My daughter likes the vette, just thinks the truck is old.
Moral of the story is I don't have anyone to leave the truck to, the vettes got a home!!

Warbones · 04-16-2004, 11:45 PM

Yeah, going back to your home town and chasing those memories can be fun. I don't see alot of these trucks where I grew up but most of the spoiled kids have the new stuff.

lukecp · 04-17-2004, 12:30 AM

I graduated from HS last year, and am in college living in a different town now.....a few weeks ago i was home and drove by the HS parking lot.....not a singly 67-72 Chevy

There was a nice 67-72 Ford in the lot but that was it.....guess i was about the last of the old truck guys at my school.....everyone is driving new stuff

**Palf70Step** · 04-17-2004, 03:04 AM

Hmmm.....last time I drove through my High school parking lot 67-72's were out of range of most of us. We couldn't afford almost new trucks.

Blue Beard · 04-17-2004, 08:52 AM

It's amazing how many of the younger kids in school stop and talk about the older trucks...

krazy_texan · 04-17-2004, 09:50 AM

my mom thinks i am wierd because if it is not to far out of the way i will chase down an old car just to talk to the guy

Swbman · 04-17-2004, 11:11 AM

In Texas and Oklahoma I noticed that there are plenty of old cars and trucks that are still on the road.I have bought quite a few of them since I have been back here.So now you have the inside lead to a supply of 67-72 trucks.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-17-2004, 11:19 AM

Still old truck's in my H.S. parking lot ....... This a pretty small town and hot rodding is a big part of it.. Hell we still had a drive in theater that worked till 2 year's ago and a retirement home took it's place..

krue · 04-17-2004, 05:39 PM

We have a bunch of these old trucks around here, and we still have an operating drive inn.

Lookin4aChevy · 04-18-2004, 08:06 PM

Hey Virginia,

If you can't find anyone to pass your truck on to.. You always got me! Old is the only thing I like. Yea I just graduated from high school and no 67-72 chevys there. Only thing I see are a bunch of Rice Burners. Just curious what year Corvette do you have? My brother and I restored a '75 C3.

Aaron

Virginia72SWB4X4 · 04-19-2004, 09:50 AM

LOL! I might take you up on that. I'll get your full name and social security number and I'll put you in my will!!

The vettes a 64 coupe, 327/365 4 spd

Cheers,

04-16-2004, 10:30 PM	#1
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	went home today by going home i went back to the town where i grew up to pick up my truck winch from my older brothers house, and to say a few goodbyes to old friends, though my most important errand was to go back to my old middle school and hunt down my 7th grade history teacher to let him know that he is my motivation behind being a teacher. but while i was back home i noticed an abundance of 67-72 GM trucks, they are everywhere and i counted 12 in the high school parking lot including 2 longhorns and a 3 shortbeds, i was amazed and i also noticed that my brothers neigbor had a killer looking silver 68 short wide in his driveway but he was not home and i did not have a camera on hand. then the rest of the day i spent with my brother before moving, i had a full day but i also wasted alot of time i could have been doing alot of last minute stuff on the truck, so far that is the farthest trip that Frankenstein has been on and he ran like a top, i do tell you though it was nice to be home once more. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

04-16-2004, 11:45 PM	#3
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	Yeah, going back to your home town and chasing those memories can be fun. I don't see alot of these trucks where I grew up but most of the spoiled kids have the new stuff. __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283

04-17-2004, 12:30 AM	#4
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I graduated from HS last year, and am in college living in a different town now.....a few weeks ago i was home and drove by the HS parking lot.....not a singly 67-72 Chevy There was a nice 67-72 Ford in the lot but that was it.....guess i was about the last of the old truck guys at my school.....everyone is driving new stuff __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

04-17-2004, 03:04 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,819	Hmmm.....last time I drove through my High school parking lot 67-72's were out of range of most of us. We couldn't afford almost new trucks. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-17-2004, 08:52 AM	#6
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	It's amazing how many of the younger kids in school stop and talk about the older trucks... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

04-16-2004, 10:41 PM	#2
Virginia72SWB4X4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 144	It is pretty cool to think these trucks are pretty timeless when it comes to the ages of those who enjoy them. There are alot of young guys and gals around Va that drive them. My daughter likes the vette, just thinks the truck is old. Moral of the story is I don't have anyone to leave the truck to, the vettes got a home!!

04-17-2004, 09:50 AM	#7
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	my mom thinks i am wierd because if it is not to far out of the way i will chase down an old car just to talk to the guy __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

04-17-2004, 11:11 AM	#8
Swbman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 606	In Texas and Oklahoma I noticed that there are plenty of old cars and trucks that are still on the road.I have bought quite a few of them since I have been back here.So now you have the inside lead to a supply of 67-72 trucks. __________________ 1961 BUICK LESABRE 1968 CHEVELLE SS 396 1969 BUICK RIVIERA GS 1971 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER 1971 4X4 BLAZER 1971 SHORTBED CHEYENNE FLEETSIDE 1971 SHORTBED 4X4 FLEETSIDE ** ...My Ebay

04-17-2004, 11:19 AM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Still old truck's in my H.S. parking lot ....... This a pretty small town and hot rodding is a big part of it.. Hell we still had a drive in theater that worked till 2 year's ago and a retirement home took it's place.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-17-2004, 05:39 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	We have a bunch of these old trucks around here, and we still have an operating drive inn. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-18-2004, 08:06 PM	#11
Lookin4aChevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 48	Hey Virginia, If you can't find anyone to pass your truck on to.. You always got me! Old is the only thing I like. Yea I just graduated from high school and no 67-72 chevys there. Only thing I see are a bunch of Rice Burners. Just curious what year Corvette do you have? My brother and I restored a '75 C3. Aaron

04-19-2004, 09:50 AM	#12
Virginia72SWB4X4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 144	LOL! I might take you up on that. I'll get your full name and social security number and I'll put you in my will!! The vettes a 64 coupe, 327/365 4 spd Cheers,



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