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**68bowtie** · 06-01-2025, 11:27 PM

Seen this one a few times recently around town.

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**Ol Blue K20** · 06-02-2025, 11:45 AM

Looks just like my first K10 . I miss that truck.

68Gold/white · 06-02-2025, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Scrolling back through the thread and saw this, and it reminded me of a story:

Me and Dad were at a Super Chevy event one time.

We were walking through the car show portion and there was a whole row of '57 Chevys; as far as the eye could see.

Dad got real quiet and I said "what's wrong?".

"Man" he said "I sure did not like those when they first came out!"

years ago I started a thread on PY asking what folks there thought of 55-57 Chevy's compared to same years of Pontiacs. The answers were overwhelmingly in favor of Pontiacs of those years.

That surprised me. I guess if you grew up around Pontiacs and have been around them more that Chevrolets...and maybe are close to a Pontiac dealer, plus other Pontiac connections, A Pontiac of those years would be more appealing to you...

I grew up in a one horse town in Eastern Iowa. We had one Dodge dealer and one Chevrolet dealer. My Dad ws, and IS a Chevy guy!!! 94 years old this past April 18th. He still drives his 2024 pickup and 2023 Suburban, where ever. He drives better than I do...LOL

The answer for me on the 55-57's was undoubtedly the Chevrolets. To me it's still a hand down deal. (it's still a free country!!!) I asked the same question to y 2 pontiac fellow enthusiasts, they agreed with me..........

GSP7 · 06-02-2025, 11:46 PM

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Fail !

**loudchevy** · 06-08-2025, 07:46 PM

I was filling up on Saturday and this dude in a sweet red 67' SWB saw me at the pump and pulled up. I had to get a pic.

**Steeveedee** · 06-08-2025, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by loudchevy

I was filling up on Saturday and this dude in a sweet red 67' SWB saw me at the pump and pulled up. I had to get a pic.

That sure is purdy, and so is yours.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-09-2025, 12:17 PM

Nice! Great pic.

**MJN** · 06-09-2025, 12:40 PM

Spotted this beauty on Sunday pulling into the Menards parking lot. Sunshine Cab Co., this thing was whisper quiet too.

**Sheepdip** · 06-09-2025, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MJN

Spotted this beauty on Sunday pulling into the Menards parking lot. Sunshine Cab Co., this thing was whisper quiet too.

The Ol' Checker Taxi Cab...haven't seen one of those in years.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-10-2025, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MJN

Spotted this beauty on Sunday pulling into the Menards parking lot. Sunshine Cab Co., this thing was whisper quiet too.

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Originally Posted by Sheepdip

The Ol' Checker Taxi Cab...haven't seen one of those in years.

So ugly, but, I would love to have one....

**Boog** · 06-10-2025, 11:39 PM

IIRC those were built along the lines of the 55 Chevy, so same chassis, engines, etc.

**Steeveedee** · 06-11-2025, 08:57 AM

They were freaks. Chevy engine, Chrysler Torqueflite transmissions. Smart design features, though. Tons of lube points. They even had grease Zerks for the rear wheel bearings

**Sheepdip** · 06-11-2025, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

They were freaks. Chevy engine, Chrysler Torqueflite transmissions. Smart design features, though. Tons of lube points. They even had grease Zerks for the rear wheel bearings

You triggered a memory recall, my 46 CJ2A Jeep has grease zerks in the rear wheel bearings.

When I was in high school those Checkers were a staple at just about every Taxi Cab business around, also the 4 door Plymouth Satellite was very common.
We called the Plymouth Road Runners 2 door taxi cabs just rib the owner.

HO455 · 06-17-2025, 04:45 PM

This cool Scout showed up in the neighborhood today.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-17-2025, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

This cool Scout showed up in the neighborhood today.

Cool, I love the camper.

**Steeveedee** · 06-17-2025, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheepdip

You triggered a memory recall, my 46 CJ2A Jeep has grease zerks in the rear wheel bearings.

When I was in high school those Checkers were a staple at just about every Taxi Cab business around, also the 4 door Plymouth Satellite was very common.
We called the Plymouth Road Runners 2 door taxi cabs just rib the owner.

I worked at the Enco station at the corner of Sherman Way and Van Nuys Blvd in '72. The LAPD had those 4 door satellites; they had 383 engines in them. They used to head west on Sherman Way at high acceleration rates. One of my friends had a '62 Grand Prix with a 389, tri-power and a 4-speed. He was driving stupid (typical) on Van Nuys Blvd, and after a short race took a side street. Ducking off VNB after a stoplight to stoplight race was common, to avoid the big tickets. He saw a vehicle approaching rapidly from behind and figured it was another race, and punched it. Wrong, it was the LAPD. Driving 80 MPH in a 25. He only got a ticket for 40. One lucky day for him and anyone who might have been walking around the neighborhood.

HO455 · 06-26-2025, 01:52 PM

An couple from North Portland

yuccales · 06-26-2025, 09:47 PM

Saw this good looking Ford today. I like the paint, stance, wheels and caps. A breath of fresh air in a sea of soulless plastic cars.

**Sheepdip** · 06-27-2025, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by yuccales

Saw this good looking Ford today. I like the paint, stance, wheels and caps. A breath of fresh air in a sea of soulless plastic cars.

1940 Deluxe Business Coupe AKA the Opera Coupe

HO455 · 06-27-2025, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by yuccales

Saw this good looking Ford today. I like the paint, stance, wheels and caps. A breath of fresh air in a sea of soulless plastic cars.

Well stated! I wholeheartedly agree!

LT7A · 06-27-2025, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GSP7

Fail !

...He says, after a guy bothers to take a picture and post it because he likes it. Nice work.

GSP7 · 06-28-2025, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

...He says, after a guy bothers to take a picture and post it because he likes it. Nice work.

how rude!

get a life

HO455 · 06-28-2025, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GSP7

Fail !

I had to go back and see what the fuss is about and now I have to ask.
What did you mean by "Fail"?

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-28-2025, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

I had to go back and see what the fuss is about and now I have to ask.
What did you mean by "Fail"?

X2, I don't understand negativity...

**straight6chevyguy** · 07-04-2025, 01:41 PM

Spotted this one the day before yesterday.

06-01-2025, 11:27 PM	#276
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,960	Re: Vintage vehicles driving around. See one post it up. Seen this one a few times recently around town. __________________ Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project “Faded Glory” (71 c10 med bronze original paint refresh) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

06-02-2025, 11:45 AM	#277
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,866	Re: Vintage vehicles driving around. See one post it up. Looks just like my first K10 . I miss that truck. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

06-08-2025, 07:46 PM	#280
loudchevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 553	Re: Vintage vehicles driving around. See one post it up. I was filling up on Saturday and this dude in a sweet red 67' SWB saw me at the pump and pulled up. I had to get a pic. Attached Images __________________ Scott 1970 C10 Restomod\|454/700R4\|LWB-->SWB Build Thread 2014 2500HD DirtyMax\|Daily Driver\|Stock 2003 Tahoe Stock 1985 K5 5.3LS/4L60E\|8Lug 4:56\|3/4 Ton Front\|14BFF Rear\|Roll Cage\|Dove-tailed & Bobbed

06-09-2025, 12:17 PM	#282
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,866	Re: Vintage vehicles driving around. See one post it up. Nice! Great pic. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

06-09-2025, 12:40 PM	#283
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 3,257	Re: Vintage vehicles driving around. See one post it up. Spotted this beauty on Sunday pulling into the Menards parking lot. Sunshine Cab Co., this thing was whisper quiet too. Attached Images __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com

06-10-2025, 11:39 PM	#286
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 14,116	Re: Vintage vehicles driving around. See one post it up. IIRC those were built along the lines of the 55 Chevy, so same chassis, engines, etc. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver 'primer is finer' Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-11-2025, 08:57 AM	#287
Steeveedee Ram-A-Lam-A-Ding-Dong Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 11,901	Re: Vintage vehicles driving around. See one post it up. They were freaks. Chevy engine, Chrysler Torqueflite transmissions. Smart design features, though. Tons of lube points. They even had grease Zerks for the rear wheel bearings __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

06-17-2025, 04:45 PM	#289
HO455 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 12,410	Re: Vintage vehicles driving around. See one post it up. This cool Scout showed up in the neighborhood today. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

06-26-2025, 01:52 PM	#292
HO455 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 12,410	Re: Vintage vehicles driving around. See one post it up. An couple from North Portland Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

06-26-2025, 09:47 PM	#293
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 4,048	Re: Vintage vehicles driving around. See one post it up. Saw this good looking Ford today. I like the paint, stance, wheels and caps. A breath of fresh air in a sea of soulless plastic cars. Attached Images

07-04-2025, 01:41 PM	#300
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