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gringoloco · 04-07-2013, 08:23 PM

Here goes nuthin'
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72BlckButy · 04-07-2013, 08:25 PM

Best of luck to you and your family on the new adventure.

Keep us posted!
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darkhorse970 · 04-07-2013, 08:29 PM

You'll do a great job Chris! I always thought that the prior-enlisted officers were the best to work for. Your Airmen will be lucky to have you!!
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Rusbuilt · 04-07-2013, 09:46 PM

Good luck to you my friend!

gringoloco · 04-07-2013, 11:44 PM

Thanks, guys! Will update when they loosen the leash

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hgs_notes · 04-08-2013, 09:41 AM

Back in my Navy days, a good friend of mine went there. Never heard from him again.

botmfedr1 · 04-20-2013, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Back in my Navy days, a good friend of mine went there. Never heard from him again.

X2...Army here, (2.5 months before i start my 110 days of transition leave for retirement) Friend went and became a Warrant Officer....Never heard from him again...lol

Hey Gringo, I am glad you are keeping your Blazer. I was seriously gonna offer you free storage at my place in South Texas. I only have a couple of more months here in rainy Washington. Good luck abroad.

69gmcc10 · 04-08-2013, 02:20 PM

best of luck!

sourkraut · 04-08-2013, 09:23 PM

How to ruin a perfectly good officer training school?
Good luck and thank you for your service, youll make a good officer with your attention to detail.

gringoloco · 04-09-2013, 09:42 AM

Thanks for the positive comments! The madness starts today, in a few hours... 2.5 months of fun...

#howtoruinaperfectlygoodenlistedcareer

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zammer · 04-09-2013, 04:51 PM

subscribed!

gringoloco · 10-22-2013, 09:10 PM

Back in the states and back in the saddle, temporarily. Feels good...

mcbassin · 10-23-2013, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Back in the states and back in the saddle, temporarily. Feels good...

Good to see you back around here. This blazer rocks!

gringoloco · 10-22-2013, 09:14 PM

Had to leave one behind

**lolife99** · 10-22-2013, 09:14 PM

Congrats^^^

Rusbuilt · 10-22-2013, 10:34 PM

Welcome back friend!!

darkhorse970 · 10-23-2013, 06:42 AM

I'm glad to see you back, how are things going? Give us an update.

aggie91 · 10-23-2013, 09:50 AM

Welcome back! You said temporarily, how long before you go back?

gringoloco · 10-24-2013, 11:16 PM

Hello, everyone! OTS went well- ended up a distinguished graduate (top 10%)

Made it over to the UK and picked up a BMW to tool around in. It's nice, but lacks the soul of a good, old Chevy truck. Also scored a converted flat in an 14th century castle, so we're living pretty well

I'm back here for a few months getting some training, then will head back across the pond, where we JUST got our furniture delivered.

Feels good to be back in the ol' girl and I've gotten plenty of compliments and a handful of offers to buy just in the last few days. No thanks, I think she's a keeper...

darkhorse970 · 10-25-2013, 06:26 AM

It sounds like things are going well, I'm glad to hear it!

gringoloco · 10-30-2013, 09:59 PM

Did a little 'work' today in the AF base hotel parking lot (I think this is the second time I've done that with this truck). I pulled the Tuffy console that I sold here on the board and will replace it with an 'original'.

Funny thing, my classmates (10 years younger Lieutenants) pulled up as I had the truck part disassembled and asked: "Whatcha doin', installing a stereo system?". No, I'm removing this console to replace it with an original. They just looked at me funny and walked away.

mcbassin · 10-31-2013, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Did a little 'work' today in the AF base hotel parking lot (I think this is the second time I've done that with this truck). I pulled the Tuffy console that I sold here on the board and will replace it with an 'original'.

Funny thing, my classmates (10 years younger Lieutenants) pulled up as I had the truck part disassembled and asked: "Whatcha doin', installing a stereo system?". No, I'm removing this console to replace it with an original. They just looked at me funny and walked away.

More pictures of the console install.
Congrats on the high finish-officer Gringo!

gringoloco · 10-31-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

Man, thats a pretty Blazer.

Thanks! She's not without her issues, but I'm working on it.

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More pictures of the console install.
Congrats on the high finish-officer Gringo!

Thanks a lot

More console pics to follow when the console arrives. I will do a quick (though I do tend to get carried away sometimes...) restoration/color-change before installation. I shipped the Tuffy to its new owner today, so I'm riding without and have no place to put drinks, sunglasses, or stereo head unit. I have another couple of Blazer projects working too, that I will update as they become photo worthy

SCOTI · 10-31-2013, 06:59 PM

Just caught up on this one. 1st off.... congrats on the career moves. 2nd, the Blazer is looking tight. I'm a drop 'em kind of guy but love a mild 4x4 that looks OE-ish.

Glad you kept them both (I was going to offer keeping the truck for you

).

**Tom Vogel** · 10-31-2013, 09:56 AM

Man, thats a pretty Blazer.

04-07-2013, 08:23 PM	#1
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Here goes nuthin' Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

04-07-2013, 08:25 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Best of luck to you and your family on the new adventure. Keep us posted! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-07-2013, 08:29 PM	#3
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 You'll do a great job Chris! I always thought that the prior-enlisted officers were the best to work for. Your Airmen will be lucky to have you!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

04-07-2013, 09:46 PM	#4
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Good luck to you my friend! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

04-07-2013, 11:44 PM	#5
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Thanks, guys! Will update when they loosen the leash Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

04-08-2013, 09:41 AM	#6
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04-08-2013, 02:20 PM	#8
69gmcc10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 934	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 best of luck! __________________ 69 GMC C10 build thread- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501676 03 Silverado build thread-http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591582

04-08-2013, 09:23 PM	#9
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 How to ruin a perfectly good officer training school? Good luck and thank you for your service, youll make a good officer with your attention to detail. __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

04-09-2013, 09:42 AM	#10
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Thanks for the positive comments! The madness starts today, in a few hours... 2.5 months of fun... #howtoruinaperfectlygoodenlistedcareer Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

04-09-2013, 04:51 PM	#11
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10-22-2013, 09:10 PM	#12
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Back in the states and back in the saddle, temporarily. Feels good... Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

10-22-2013, 09:14 PM	#14
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Had to leave one behind Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

10-22-2013, 09:14 PM	#15
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10-22-2013, 10:34 PM	#16
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Welcome back friend!! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

10-23-2013, 06:42 AM	#17
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 I'm glad to see you back, how are things going? Give us an update. __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941



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10-23-2013, 09:50 AM	#18
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10-24-2013, 11:16 PM	#19
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Hello, everyone! OTS went well- ended up a distinguished graduate (top 10%) Made it over to the UK and picked up a BMW to tool around in. It's nice, but lacks the soul of a good, old Chevy truck. Also scored a converted flat in an 14th century castle, so we're living pretty well I'm back here for a few months getting some training, then will head back across the pond, where we JUST got our furniture delivered. Feels good to be back in the ol' girl and I've gotten plenty of compliments and a handful of offers to buy just in the last few days. No thanks, I think she's a keeper... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

10-25-2013, 06:26 AM	#20
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 It sounds like things are going well, I'm glad to hear it! __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

10-30-2013, 09:59 PM	#21
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Did a little 'work' today in the AF base hotel parking lot (I think this is the second time I've done that with this truck). I pulled the Tuffy console that I sold here on the board and will replace it with an 'original'. Funny thing, my classmates (10 years younger Lieutenants) pulled up as I had the truck part disassembled and asked: "Whatcha doin', installing a stereo system?". No, I'm removing this console to replace it with an original. They just looked at me funny and walked away. __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

10-31-2013, 06:59 PM	#24
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,997	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Just caught up on this one. 1st off.... congrats on the career moves. 2nd, the Blazer is looking tight. I'm a drop 'em kind of guy but love a mild 4x4 that looks OE-ish. Glad you kept them both (I was going to offer keeping the truck for you ). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

10-31-2013, 09:56 AM	#25
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,564	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Man, thats a pretty Blazer.

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