Going to Iraq...Keep or sell my truck? - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JohnC · 06-21-2009, 03:59 PM

My vote is too keep it too. It's just one more truck to regret selling if you do.

Also like most have said. THANK YOU for your service. Come home safe, and get us some more pics of those trucks!!!

mikajo39 · 06-21-2009, 04:12 PM

Definetley keep it! Either save up while overseas or buy parts and be happy when you get back with your new parts so you can start wrenchin' right away. Thanks for your service, stay safe!

mikajo39 · 06-21-2009, 04:37 PM

Definetley keep it! Either save up while overseas or buy parts and be happy when you get back with your new parts so you can start wrenchin' right away. Thanks for your service, stay safe!

mikajo39 · 06-21-2009, 04:37 PM

Sorry for the double post! my computer did something funky!

**GruntMoanCough** · 06-21-2009, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodman13

I always wanted a BBC SWB and this one is decent compaired to alot that I see on here for the same money. I have a shop I can store it in while I am gone and I could slowly buy the parts it needs while I am in Iraq to make it like I want.

Like to see a build thread when you get back.

Be safe.....

morgan71 · 06-21-2009, 08:06 PM

First off I have been through what you are about to experience. I have been to Iraq twice and Korea once. You should definitely keep your truck. You are gonna need an outlet while you are there. You should have routine access to this site and all the sites you would need to read up and gain some valuable knowledge. Plus you are gonna be making good money with no place to spend it. And everyone here loves to spend money on their rides. THis will help you along your journey over there. You can lay up some serious parts while you are away, then when you get home, take all the leave you can get and throw down. It will be the best release of all that stored up tension, get you back into things here back in the states. Like I said I have done this 3 times, first trip I came back to a new motor and transmission for my 69 camaro project. Even if you dont want to buy parts, just dont sell it until you get back. It will have appreciated for another year!

**El Jay** · 06-21-2009, 08:55 PM

Thank you for your service!
Keep your head & your butt down.

Now, for the subject at hand, I'd store it.

blakeaz33 · 06-21-2009, 11:08 PM

Make the space and keep it - Be Safe. Thanks for your service.

lytemup454 · 06-21-2009, 11:54 PM

Woodmaan,
Keep the truck. I'm in Iraq right now and all I can think of is getting home to work on it. It helps take you mind off of this place in your down time.

ZombieWeinerDog · 06-22-2009, 12:57 AM

you should sell it, but under one condition, you must be wiling to sell it for 10 bucks and be willing to drive it to michigan.

woodman13 · 06-22-2009, 07:01 AM

Zombie, you are the only one on here that made any sence. I am going to go get in the truck right now and spend 5 of my last 21 days driving to Michigan. Thanks for the wisdom! lmao

ZombieWeinerDog · 06-22-2009, 09:51 AM

you have made a good decision

R.L. · 06-22-2009, 12:19 PM

I've had seller's regret before. I'm over here in Iraq and have been here for over two and a half years now and mines waiting on me to D Mobe later this year. If you have somewhere to store it, I would keep it.

ChevLoRay · 06-22-2009, 12:29 PM

From another old Vet (VietNam), who sold a Triumph TR-3 two days before going on active duty....I say keep it/store it, then work up a play while you're gone and then work your plan when you get back.

I listened to buddies while I was on active duty who talked about their cars "back home" and what they had done or what they were going to do when they got home/out. All I could do was regret selling the TR-3.

If you are satisfied with what you have and have peace of mind in where it will be stored, I say (again) keep it and store it. As others have said, you'll have more money to play with when you get back. My youngest son was "over there" on three occasions, and he always looked forward to making some extra money. I volunteered for 'Nam because I knew I would make more money....$65 for combat pay and $55 for flying status, plus no taxes to pay. Geeze, $110 a month to have all that fun. Whoodathunkit?

JesseSimon · 06-22-2009, 01:50 PM

God bless you and thank you for your courage! Keep the truck...find a different bed though!

OLDIRON69 · 06-22-2009, 02:22 PM

Keep it and stay safe most of all!

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06-21-2009, 03:59 PM	#26
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Going to Iraq...Keep or sell my truck? My vote is too keep it too. It's just one more truck to regret selling if you do. Also like most have said. THANK YOU for your service. Come home safe, and get us some more pics of those trucks!!!

06-21-2009, 04:12 PM	#27
mikajo39 Gearhead and audio junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: nunyah Posts: 452	Re: Going to Iraq...Keep or sell my truck? Definetley keep it! Either save up while overseas or buy parts and be happy when you get back with your new parts so you can start wrenchin' right away. Thanks for your service, stay safe!

06-21-2009, 04:37 PM	#28
mikajo39 Gearhead and audio junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: nunyah Posts: 452	Re: Going to Iraq...Keep or sell my truck? Definetley keep it! Either save up while overseas or buy parts and be happy when you get back with your new parts so you can start wrenchin' right away. Thanks for your service, stay safe! Last edited by mikajo39; 06-21-2009 at 04:37 PM.

06-21-2009, 04:37 PM	#29
mikajo39 Gearhead and audio junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: nunyah Posts: 452	Re: Going to Iraq...Keep or sell my truck? Sorry for the double post! my computer did something funky!

06-21-2009, 08:06 PM	#31
morgan71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Perry OK Posts: 121	Re: Going to Iraq...Keep or sell my truck? First off I have been through what you are about to experience. I have been to Iraq twice and Korea once. You should definitely keep your truck. You are gonna need an outlet while you are there. You should have routine access to this site and all the sites you would need to read up and gain some valuable knowledge. Plus you are gonna be making good money with no place to spend it. And everyone here loves to spend money on their rides. THis will help you along your journey over there. You can lay up some serious parts while you are away, then when you get home, take all the leave you can get and throw down. It will be the best release of all that stored up tension, get you back into things here back in the states. Like I said I have done this 3 times, first trip I came back to a new motor and transmission for my 69 camaro project. Even if you dont want to buy parts, just dont sell it until you get back. It will have appreciated for another year!

06-21-2009, 08:55 PM	#32
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Going to Iraq...Keep or sell my truck? Thank you for your service! Keep your head & your butt down. Now, for the subject at hand, I'd store it. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

06-21-2009, 11:08 PM	#33
blakeaz33 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 152	Re: Going to Iraq...Keep or sell my truck? Make the space and keep it - Be Safe. Thanks for your service.

06-21-2009, 11:54 PM	#34
lytemup454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pueblo West Posts: 264	Re: Going to Iraq...Keep or sell my truck? Woodmaan, Keep the truck. I'm in Iraq right now and all I can think of is getting home to work on it. It helps take you mind off of this place in your down time.

06-22-2009, 12:57 AM	#35
ZombieWeinerDog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sparta, MI Posts: 446	Re: Going to Iraq...Keep or sell my truck? you should sell it, but under one condition, you must be wiling to sell it for 10 bucks and be willing to drive it to michigan. __________________ 1972 longbed- 454 1967 shortbed- 355

06-22-2009, 07:01 AM	#36
woodman13 woodman13 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Moody, Tx Posts: 261	Re: Going to Iraq...Keep or sell my truck? Zombie, you are the only one on here that made any sence. I am going to go get in the truck right now and spend 5 of my last 21 days driving to Michigan. Thanks for the wisdom! lmao __________________ Woodman13 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9 rolling coal! 1994 Caprice 9C1 88K miles, LT-1, dropped/shaved 1967 C-30 350 4 sp dually 1971 C10 SWB BBC, auto; good driver

06-22-2009, 09:51 AM	#37
ZombieWeinerDog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sparta, MI Posts: 446	Re: Going to Iraq...Keep or sell my truck? you have made a good decision __________________ 1972 longbed- 454 1967 shortbed- 355

06-22-2009, 12:19 PM	#38
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: Going to Iraq...Keep or sell my truck? I've had seller's regret before. I'm over here in Iraq and have been here for over two and a half years now and mines waiting on me to D Mobe later this year. If you have somewhere to store it, I would keep it.

06-22-2009, 12:29 PM	#39
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Going to Iraq...Keep or sell my truck? From another old Vet (VietNam), who sold a Triumph TR-3 two days before going on active duty....I say keep it/store it, then work up a play while you're gone and then work your plan when you get back. I listened to buddies while I was on active duty who talked about their cars "back home" and what they had done or what they were going to do when they got home/out. All I could do was regret selling the TR-3. If you are satisfied with what you have and have peace of mind in where it will be stored, I say (again) keep it and store it. As others have said, you'll have more money to play with when you get back. My youngest son was "over there" on three occasions, and he always looked forward to making some extra money. I volunteered for 'Nam because I knew I would make more money....$65 for combat pay and $55 for flying status, plus no taxes to pay. Geeze, $110 a month to have all that fun. Whoodathunkit? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-22-2009, 01:50 PM	#40
JesseSimon Asks alot of questions Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 231	Re: Going to Iraq...Keep or sell my truck? God bless you and thank you for your courage! Keep the truck...find a different bed though! __________________ MY STABLE: '66 C10 LWB turning it into a shortbed stepside '77 LWB (my daily driver).....oh its a FORD ahhhhh! '07 MAZDA 3 (the wife's ride)



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06-22-2009, 02:22 PM	#41
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Going to Iraq...Keep or sell my truck? Keep it and stay safe most of all! __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

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