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**Ol Blue K20** · 03-14-2023, 09:41 PM

Time Flys by, I don't know where it goes though..

**Boog** · 03-15-2023, 06:52 AM

^^^^ Ain't that the truth! As of 8:00 last night we've been married 48 years, oh and I have never used tire chains.

**special-K** · 03-15-2023, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

^^^^ Ain't that the truth! As of 8:00 last night we've been married 48 years, oh and I have never used tire chains.

Good thing! I'm sure she would have left you if you had. There are better ways to hang on to a wife, but you already know that

**Stocker** · 03-15-2023, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

^^^^ Ain't that the truth! As of 8:00 last night we've been married 48 years, oh and I have never used tire chains.

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Originally Posted by special-K

Good thing! I'm sure she would have left you if you had. There are better ways to hang on to a wife, but you already know that

You guys are killin' me! I haven't even finished my second cup yet....

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-16-2023, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

^^^^ Ain't that the truth! As of 8:00 last night we've been married 48 years, oh and I have never used tire chains.

Congratulations Boog! Net month it will be 23 years since my divorce was finished.

I'll celebrate hard!

**3757chevy** · 03-17-2023, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

As of 8:00 last night we've been married 48 years.

Congrats Boog you got me by five,

My wife and I will be married 43 years in June.

Rich84 · 03-16-2023, 12:17 PM

They used to use chains on the school busses around here. Now they just cancel school.

My Dad always used chains. I have not seen them around here in years.

72c20customcamper · 03-16-2023, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich84

They used to use chains on the school busses around here. Now they just cancel school.

My Dad always used chains. I have not seen them around here in years.

Chains are still the best for deep snow and ice

**FleetsidePaul** · 03-16-2023, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Chains are still the best for deep snow and ice

And a big ole plow doesn't hurt either.

72c20customcamper · 03-16-2023, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

And a big ole plow doesn't hurt either.

Go big or go home .

**FleetsidePaul** · 03-16-2023, 12:25 PM

Madam Zelda uses chains. Whips too. I call her when I've been a bad boy.

**special-K** · 03-17-2023, 07:49 AM

A big ole snow plow will get you stuck out in the super heavy deep stuff.

72c20customcamper · 03-17-2023, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

A big ole snow plow will get you stuck out in the super heavy deep stuff.

You have to plow with the storm not after it’s done. Four or five years ago we had that massive storm that dumped 3+ ft of snow I plowed at least 5 times during the storm .

**special-K** · 03-17-2023, 12:18 PM

Yes, that's how you do your own lane. But when the road crews can't plow until a blizzard of 30"+ snow ends a plow man is stranded from his contracts. Will get stuck if he tries to make his way. I used to contract plow and had to travel to my jobs. Even in a tall truck the plow would deter travel. Carrying the plow unmounted would be my best bet, but bed was full of Urea. If it was only one site I had to plow I would have gone in advance and wait it out. I charged a flat price per site per 3-4" of snow. An 8" snow, even on lots I only hit at 8" one time, got billed double. but the idea was hit at every 3-4. Hard to do with multiple sites. Plowing at 8" is double the wirk and double the stress on equipment, I'd often have to argue.

When we had back to back 30"+ snows, 1 day between, I had my driveway cleared, 8' banks on both sides (hand shoveled), and was left waiting another day for the 5'+ on my road to be plowed. When I had my plow, me and the dairy farmer across the road would plow the road ahead of the county so the milk hauler could get in

67C10Step · 03-18-2023, 08:00 PM

Rebuilding a little yard trailer. Mounting new tires on 8” rims by hand is a pain! Got them on the freshly painted wheels along with new bearings. New wood floor and she’s ready to go back to work. I got this little trailer when my father in law passed away two years ago. It was the first thing we ever worked on together when my wife and I were dating - 30 years ago.

**Getter-Done** · 03-18-2023, 09:47 PM

Well today

I dug this out of the ground where it has been sitting for 50+ years.

This was at a station were RC Cola took over the Coke business.

After communicating with friends.

I think it will become wall art for me.

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**Steeveedee** · 03-18-2023, 11:44 PM

What is it?

**FleetsidePaul** · 03-19-2023, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

What is it?

Looks to be an old Coca Cola sign It must be aluminum to not be all rusted out after all those years in the ground. Very cool

Today I went to a little local swap meet and got a furniture dolly for 2 bucks. I'm gonna need that when I move. And I got a Craftsman toolbox that is loaded with sockets and wrenches for 50 bucks I thought that I did pretty good. That dang toolbox was heavy. I had my wife carry it.

**Getter-Done** · 03-19-2023, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

What is it?

It is a Coke a cola sign.
It got put in behind the shop when RC cola took over the sales.

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Looks to be an old Coca Cola sign It must be aluminum to not be all rusted out after all those years in the ground. Very cool

Today I went to a little local swap meet and got a furniture dolly for 2 bucks. I'm gonna need that when I move. And I got a Craftsman toolbox that is loaded with sockets and wrenches for 50 bucks I thought that I did pretty good. That dang toolbox was heavy. I had my wife carry it.

I will have to check that out with a magnet.
I was very Surprised it was in the shape it is in.
It does have a couple of rust spots.
The pole that held it up is Galvanized.
It's not rusted either.

Glad you were thinking of your wife.
Next thing you know you will be buying her a vacuum cleaner

**Grumpy old man** · 03-19-2023, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

What is it?

It's a "Coca Cola button" sign .

1947-1960s – The Coca-Cola Red Disc Since 1947, the Red Disc or “button” sign has been used to advertise Coca-Cola. The strong graphic image of the disc shape, became a cornerstone for outdoor signage. In 1948, the discs began to be hung inside a place of business as advertising and decoration.

**special-K** · 03-20-2023, 07:41 AM

I'd bet that Coke button is galvanized steel.

**Getter-Done** · 03-20-2023, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I'd bet that Coke button is galvanized steel.

I'm almost certain it is.

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-20-2023, 09:58 AM

I just got back from checking on my cabin. The snow is melting and the roof has shed most of it.

**special-K** · 03-20-2023, 10:25 AM

Good to hear. Is that you? Hey, did you know your '72 has been nominated for truck of the month? No pictures of it yet. Check the thread and add some, and GOOD LUCK!!

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-20-2023, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Good to hear. Is that you? Hey, did you know your '72 has been nominated for truck of the month? No pictures of it yet. Check the thread and add some, and GOOD LUCK!!

No not me, that's my ex brother in law.

03-14-2023, 09:41 PM	#1
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,953	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Time Flys by, I don't know where it goes though.. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

03-15-2023, 06:52 AM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,092	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... ^^^^ Ain't that the truth! As of 8:00 last night we've been married 48 years, oh and I have never used tire chains. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-16-2023, 12:17 PM	#7
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,673	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... They used to use chains on the school busses around here. Now they just cancel school. My Dad always used chains. I have not seen them around here in years.

03-16-2023, 12:25 PM	#11
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03-17-2023, 07:49 AM	#12
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03-17-2023, 12:18 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Yes, that's how you do your own lane. But when the road crews can't plow until a blizzard of 30"+ snow ends a plow man is stranded from his contracts. Will get stuck if he tries to make his way. I used to contract plow and had to travel to my jobs. Even in a tall truck the plow would deter travel. Carrying the plow unmounted would be my best bet, but bed was full of Urea. If it was only one site I had to plow I would have gone in advance and wait it out. I charged a flat price per site per 3-4" of snow. An 8" snow, even on lots I only hit at 8" one time, got billed double. but the idea was hit at every 3-4. Hard to do with multiple sites. Plowing at 8" is double the wirk and double the stress on equipment, I'd often have to argue. When we had back to back 30"+ snows, 1 day between, I had my driveway cleared, 8' banks on both sides (hand shoveled), and was left waiting another day for the 5'+ on my road to be plowed. When I had my plow, me and the dairy farmer across the road would plow the road ahead of the county so the milk hauler could get in Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

03-18-2023, 08:00 PM	#15
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,449	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Rebuilding a little yard trailer. Mounting new tires on 8” rims by hand is a pain! Got them on the freshly painted wheels along with new bearings. New wood floor and she’s ready to go back to work. I got this little trailer when my father in law passed away two years ago. It was the first thing we ever worked on together when my wife and I were dating - 30 years ago. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

03-18-2023, 09:47 PM	#16
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,946	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Well today I dug this out of the ground where it has been sitting for 50+ years. This was at a station were RC Cola took over the Coke business. After communicating with friends. I think it will become wall art for me. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

03-18-2023, 11:44 PM	#17
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03-20-2023, 07:41 AM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... I'd bet that Coke button is galvanized steel. __________________ "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 ~

03-20-2023, 09:58 AM	#23
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,953	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... I just got back from checking on my cabin. The snow is melting and the roof has shed most of it. Attached Images __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man Last edited by Ol Blue K20; 03-20-2023 at 10:00 AM. Reason: Add text

03-20-2023, 10:25 AM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Good to hear. Is that you? Hey, did you know your '72 has been nominated for truck of the month? No pictures of it yet. Check the thread and add some, and GOOD LUCK!! __________________ "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 ~



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