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sixty8c10 · 06-30-2004, 10:20 PM

I became an addict when my father gave me a 72' for my first vehicle, since then I just can't give them up. I get rid of one, or get in a real bad wreck with one, within weeks I find another. I have had my 68' for the last 16yrs and have no plans to part with it. I'll just contiue to add parts to it.

mr402 · 07-01-2004, 12:28 AM

I was 17 when I got my first 71 (man was that a long time ago). Brought it out with me from NY so it had a few rust issues. Still have that truck although it now has a new cab, bed, motor, tranny etc. Frame and rear are still the same though. I've had a few others but this one will stay near and dear for a long time to come. However there is no way I'm addicted. Nope, none at all.

Castiron9 · 07-01-2004, 01:01 AM

Sorry to brake it to you but it is an addiction.............

**PICKMUP** · 07-01-2004, 01:38 AM

I am talking to a guy about buying a SWB truck...for the third time. No, not talking for the third time---buying that same truck for the third time. I have owned it twice before, and I think it is coming back in trade on a different one.
I think that still only counts as one truck, doesn't it? That's not the same as being addicted and buying three trucks, is it? I am sure I am still OK and I can control it. I could quit at any time, if I wanted to. So I am not addicted, am I?

A few 72's · 07-01-2004, 09:50 AM

ronh
Was that the sub from Sneed, Al? Any close ups of the attachment of the tow bar to the frame? Over all length of the tow bar?

Blazer then a long horn & a panel, then you might be officially addicted.
(I might should remove my signature, before someone puts me on a 12 step plan.)

Beefcake · 07-01-2004, 10:47 AM

Hello, My name is joe....... and Im an addict.

It started about 2 years ago when I bought my first 72 gmc. I cant stop driving my 3/4 ton.... Even though I have a 99 silverado sitting in my garage.... I now have 5 vehicles.....My friends dont understand why I drive such old trucks... most of which are rusted up pretty good.... women wont drive with me..... Im constantly on ebay.... looking for newer parts... Im just glad that you guys share the same addiction, therefore Im not alone.

CHEVYE · 07-01-2004, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Beefcake

Even though I have a 99 silverado sitting in my garage....

that is so true, i have a 40 mile drive to work. i will drive my truck with a big block in it to work 2 or 3 times a week. the truck omly gets 9 or 10 miles a gallon, my new work truck (ford ranger) gets 25 miles a gallon. why would i drive that old beast? because i like it better.

**Canadian694x4** · 07-01-2004, 01:18 PM

Ron that burb looks very solid!!! Where'd ya find that one? Man, you are addicted...but that's a good thing! I hope to be a true fanatic one day and own one of every possible combination....

franko72 · 07-01-2004, 05:36 PM

I have always wanted an old chevy truck and it always seemed that there was an excuse everytime that I came across a great deal, that money needed to go elsewhere.
Now that I have my 72 cheyenne super ,it seems that I am willing to invest in it more than my house or anything else. When I get some extra cash the first thing that I think of is buying parts to restore the truck. My wife kinda gets pissed , but it has been good therapy for me lately.lets face it, its better than being addicted to crack!

Rod · 07-01-2004, 11:25 PM

I had a tow bar once...well still do... made up some tow lights too. Mine can move the arms too for those slightly massaged front ends. Wrecks to some people...lol.
I think the tow truck put me way over the top.... I now have to convince others its just a mild addiction...lol.

ronh72c10 · 07-02-2004, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by A few 72's

ronh
Was that the sub from Sneed, Al? Any close ups of the attachment of the tow bar to the frame? Over all length of the tow bar?

Blazer then a long horn & a panel, then you might be officially addicted.
(I might should remove my signature, before someone puts me on a 12 step plan.)

Yeap the same burb. Cleaned it out yesterday, just can't wait to get it on the road!

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Originally Posted by Canadian694x4

Ron that burb looks very solid!!! Where'd ya find that one? Man, you are addicted...but that's a good thing! I hope to be a true fanatic one day and own one of every possible combination....

Bought this one from Jock in Alabama, it's pretty solid, from what I can see so far it needs at least both passenger side rockers, and the edge of the pans right next to the rockers. It also needs a lift gate. Looks good otherwise.

Ron

06-30-2004, 10:20 PM	#26
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	I became an addict when my father gave me a 72' for my first vehicle, since then I just can't give them up. I get rid of one, or get in a real bad wreck with one, within weeks I find another. I have had my 68' for the last 16yrs and have no plans to part with it. I'll just contiue to add parts to it. __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

07-01-2004, 01:01 AM	#28
Castiron9 72 LONGHORN OWNER Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Wash. Posts: 963	Sorry to brake it to you but it is an addiction............. Attached Images __________________ 72-SUPER CHEYENNE/20 LONGHORN 70-C/30 DUALLY

07-01-2004, 01:38 AM	#29
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,125	Here we go again! I am talking to a guy about buying a SWB truck...for the third time. No, not talking for the third time---buying that same truck for the third time. I have owned it twice before, and I think it is coming back in trade on a different one. I think that still only counts as one truck, doesn't it? That's not the same as being addicted and buying three trucks, is it? I am sure I am still OK and I can control it. I could quit at any time, if I wanted to. So I am not addicted, am I? __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

07-01-2004, 09:50 AM	#30
A few 72's Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 705	ronh Was that the sub from Sneed, Al? Any close ups of the attachment of the tow bar to the frame? Over all length of the tow bar? Blazer then a long horn & a panel, then you might be officially addicted. (I might should remove my signature, before someone puts me on a 12 step plan.) __________________ 1972 C10 SWB 350 / T400 1972 SWB GMC 350/T350 1972 Cheyenne 20 super "long horn". 402BB / T400 1972 Suburban C10 Deluxe 350 / T350 and a few more.. http://www.myspace.com/afew72s

07-01-2004, 10:47 AM	#31
Beefcake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Motor City Posts: 540	Hello, My name is joe....... and Im an addict. It started about 2 years ago when I bought my first 72 gmc. I cant stop driving my 3/4 ton.... Even though I have a 99 silverado sitting in my garage.... I now have 5 vehicles.....My friends dont understand why I drive such old trucks... most of which are rusted up pretty good.... women wont drive with me..... Im constantly on ebay.... looking for newer parts... Im just glad that you guys share the same addiction, therefore Im not alone. __________________ 72 GMC Camper Special 2500. currently has 350/350/14 bolt. 383 and 400 tranny is in the works.

07-01-2004, 12:28 AM	#27
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	I was 17 when I got my first 71 (man was that a long time ago). Brought it out with me from NY so it had a few rust issues. Still have that truck although it now has a new cab, bed, motor, tranny etc. Frame and rear are still the same though. I've had a few others but this one will stay near and dear for a long time to come. However there is no way I'm addicted. Nope, none at all.

07-01-2004, 01:18 PM	#33
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Ron that burb looks very solid!!! Where'd ya find that one? Man, you are addicted...but that's a good thing! I hope to be a true fanatic one day and own one of every possible combination.... __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154. Last edited by Canadian694x4; 07-01-2004 at 03:03 PM.

07-01-2004, 05:36 PM	#34
franko72 Franko72 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 471	I have always wanted an old chevy truck and it always seemed that there was an excuse everytime that I came across a great deal, that money needed to go elsewhere. Now that I have my 72 cheyenne super ,it seems that I am willing to invest in it more than my house or anything else. When I get some extra cash the first thing that I think of is buying parts to restore the truck. My wife kinda gets pissed , but it has been good therapy for me lately.lets face it, its better than being addicted to crack! __________________ 1972 C20 cheyenne Super 402 BB/400 turbo LWB A/C Tilt, Cruise Control, Saddle tanks, Tach My Home Page Better to burn out than it is to rust

07-01-2004, 11:25 PM	#35
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	I had a tow bar once...well still do... made up some tow lights too. Mine can move the arms too for those slightly massaged front ends. Wrecks to some people...lol. I think the tow truck put me way over the top.... I now have to convince others its just a mild addiction...lol. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.



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