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EdB · 12-05-2008, 05:10 PM

I gave up on that years ago. About four pumps on the brakes and
I would hear: "My leg hurts". Other quotes: "I am not getting out in that cold"; "I hurt my back moving that last time"; etc. etc.

BUT:
She takes care of the house cleaning: does the taxes; I always
have clean clothes; She takes care of the dogs and feeds them
most of the time; She keeps the books and is a wonderful
cook. There is a pot roast about ready to eat and all I have
to do is let her know and my plate is fixed. She is worth
more than her weight in gold and precious jewels. I would be
lost without her.

EdB

Stock72c10 · 12-05-2008, 05:31 PM

My wife thinks I am having an affair with my truck. I told her "no way, the tail pipe is way too small."

**Palf70Step** · 12-05-2008, 05:38 PM

I am not sure my wife even rode in the 70 before I tore it down. She'll walk around the shop sometimes. Occasionally If I need an extra pair of legs, she'll be there, but not for long. She is not into the dirt. She loves them when they look nice and loves to go to the shows and all with me, but for the most part no getting dirty. But like EdB mentioned our wives/significant others do so much more for us that allows us to pursue this passion of ours. I plan on keeping mine for a long time.

PanelDeland · 12-05-2008, 05:40 PM

Mines a cross between leevon and EdB's.She has pumped the brakes a couple of times but she really prefers not to.Since she feels that way about it I do to.She does most of the things EdB's wife does or has them done.She just has't figured out that even tho I spend some money on my hobby it's not nearly as much as she spends just overdoing life.

OhioDan · 12-05-2008, 06:10 PM

After 37 years, my wife still gets out in the garage and helps. She's the one who laid on the floor and put the nuts and washers on the bolts when I put in the bed wood. She p!sses and moans about the money I spend, but if I need an extra set of hands, or someone to run to the auto parts store, she's there. Told me to go ahead and get the seats (buddy buckets) recovered and don't worry about the cost, she has it covered. Maybe that's why we've been together 37 years? Ya gotta love em!

AK72K10 · 12-05-2008, 06:32 PM

Guess I should flesh this out a bit, the way I put it earlier it sounded like my wife was a wrench turnin grease monkey, and while that may not be all that bad let me just say that I have been known to put on the pink colored glasses now and again myself. I am no stranger to cookin/bakin up a dinner for the 6 of us (2 boys, pops, the Mrs, me & 4mo old baby), doing dishes, laundry, and taking the occasional jaunt around the house with the vacuum cleaner...but I don't do windows! I have also been known to change a dirty diaper and clean up a messy bumm, give baby a bath, and even dress her up in her favorite car-harts. What I am trying to say is it's a partnership right? Give-n-take. Just nice when you find yourself evenly yoked with someone; someone you can share all of life's experiences with, together.
AK

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1972 K10 Custom Deluxe 350/350
2008 Suburban LTZ White Diamond
1972 2WD F100 (Hey it was free!)

cparman · 12-05-2008, 06:53 PM

My wife of 30 yrs will pump the brakes, hold something, sort of help. AS LONG AS THERE IS A COMMERCIAL ON THAT DAMN TV. I just don't get the TV thing, but for the most part I am VERY safe in my air conditioned/heated 1200 sq ft, with a lift MAN CAVE.
ME, MY IPOD, AND MY BLAZER AND MY TRUCK. we all like each other. OH I forgot my dog Chloe. pic below:

phipp13 · 12-05-2008, 07:13 PM

My wife's THE BOMB! she works on the trucks(actually did a water pump job on a 73 lwb 6cyl with my wisdom, but all her muscle!) loves my trucks hell i had to get 1 for her. drag racing,football,ufc,fishing(she baits i toss) and the other requirements you may be wondering about! /she don't ***** either 99% god never made 1 perfect

but she's closer than i deserve. he must have made a mistake given her to me. even a bilnd squirrel got to find a nut sooner or later

TXRANGER · 12-17-2008, 12:12 AM

Sooo so far 68 short step wins the best garage helper award. His wife seems to be the whole package. w00t

NWD02 · 12-05-2008, 08:33 PM

WOW! I didn't know this thread would get this response. Really funny to see the input when we combine the two topics, wives and trucks. Thanks guys for the responses.

chas350 · 12-05-2008, 09:20 PM

My first wife had no interest in helping me, but she gave me two great children.

My current wife wants no part of it, infact in the last 9 years she may have come out to the shop 3-4 times

And........that was because she needed me for something. But I got to say she likes 40-50's trucks just not enough to hang out and work on them.
Oh well, I guess Im doing something wrong as we are getting a divorce.
I am envious of you guys with wives that like to work on your truck and are supportive of your hobby.

Someday maybe I will have a girlfriend that likes trucks!

No more wives for me.

phipp13 · 12-05-2008, 09:52 PM

If my wife does'nt like all the stuff we like anymore...(which i seriously as were40s now) THE TRUCKS STAY!!!!!

68 short step · 12-05-2008, 11:31 PM

here is my wife helpin me out and acting like a mechanic

TXRANGER · 12-09-2008, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 short step

here is my wife helpin me out and acting like a mechanic

my questions is how often does she wear the 4th outfit to help you in the garage??

very nice looking.

Lugnut64052 · 12-09-2008, 02:48 AM

You young guys and your babe women, I tell ya.

----------------

My wife is always ready to lend a hand if I need one. She pumps the brakes when I'm bleeding one, helped me hang a hood a couple of weeks ago, chases parts, pretty much anything. And: keeps the house, is a great cook, and is my very best friend.

I wouldn't trade her for anything.

72BlckButy · 12-05-2008, 11:51 PM

Uhhh... well, I won't have as great of pics as 68 short step but...

My wife will come out and help me when I need it. I haven't been able to get her to torch anything, or weld, but hey, there's always tomorrow.

Painter D · 12-06-2008, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Uhhh... well, I won't have as great of pics as 68 short step but...

My wife will come out and help me when I need it. I haven't been able to get her to torch anything, or weld, but hey, there's always tomorrow.

Agreed

corn · 12-06-2008, 12:46 AM

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Does your wife help you work on you truck?

Pont406 · 12-06-2008, 01:08 AM

My girlfriend does sometimes. She likes 66 body style GMC better. Her old man had a 66 GMC. I don't really likes what she is doing with a T/A but it's her car. 455 motor, th400, 4.10 gears ready to go, only body work left.

**clay68c10** · 12-06-2008, 01:56 AM

My wife will help if asked and doesn't mind getting dirty. She definitely likes driving the truck and took it to work this week while I was out of town with one car and her mom was driving the other. She enjoys the fact I have a hobby and completely understands the idea of garage time.

TP from Cntl PA · 12-06-2008, 10:00 AM

My girl-friend and soon to be wife likes old trucks, although GM's are not her favorite. But she runs mine and has a '72 Ford F-100 of her own which I do like alot. She helps me whenever she can............Whether she helps me or not she means the world to me.

caminokid · 12-06-2008, 12:32 PM

Mine wants no part of my trucks. She doesnt mind me buying parts...but buying whole vehicles is a problem. I am trying something new though...I gave her 200.00 yesterday...lets see if she says anything about the 69 that is coming home today!

70 Suburban · 12-06-2008, 12:41 PM

lol i have tried that.. didnt work for me

Lx3 · 12-07-2008, 09:45 AM

In 9 day's I will have been married 25 years. I had to quit the hot rods

to raise our 2 great kids. In 1998 we got to where we could afford to

get back into it. She had always been a round de' round girl and I'm a drag

racer. The technology had changed a great deal in the years I was out

the game and it took awhile to catch up. Hell I didn't even know what a

transbrake was. It was discouraging and we posted many first round losses.

I was on the verge of loseing her support. Finally we posted a win at a

pretty good race, couple a hundred cars. Weeeell, if you've ever done

it you know the high. We were on air the whole haul home. 4 or 5 hours

in the early morning and for a few days after. She looked at me and

very seriously said, I love this you need to win "EVERY" time. Weeeell

we're still working on that but here in 2008 when we're at a race you

can find her somewhere close to the burnout box dead in the middle

of the fumes and smoke. I LOVE MY WIFE.

P.S.
She won't help in the shop because she say's I can't work on
anything without cussin'. Oh well, give a little, take a little.

Sinister · 12-07-2008, 11:01 AM

My SO helped me install my hood a couple months ago. Used to help bleed the brakes until I got a kit. She's pretty cool about it.

12-05-2008, 05:10 PM	#1
EdB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport Ms Posts: 401	Re: Does your wife help you work on you truck? I gave up on that years ago. About four pumps on the brakes and I would hear: "My leg hurts". Other quotes: "I am not getting out in that cold"; "I hurt my back moving that last time"; etc. etc. BUT: She takes care of the house cleaning: does the taxes; I always have clean clothes; She takes care of the dogs and feeds them most of the time; She keeps the books and is a wonderful cook. There is a pot roast about ready to eat and all I have to do is let her know and my plate is fixed. She is worth more than her weight in gold and precious jewels. I would be lost without her. EdB

12-05-2008, 05:31 PM	#2
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: Does your wife help you work on you truck? My wife thinks I am having an affair with my truck. I told her "no way, the tail pipe is way too small."

12-05-2008, 05:38 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,924	Re: Does your wife help you work on you truck? I am not sure my wife even rode in the 70 before I tore it down. She'll walk around the shop sometimes. Occasionally If I need an extra pair of legs, she'll be there, but not for long. She is not into the dirt. She loves them when they look nice and loves to go to the shows and all with me, but for the most part no getting dirty. But like EdB mentioned our wives/significant others do so much more for us that allows us to pursue this passion of ours. I plan on keeping mine for a long time. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-05-2008, 05:40 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Does your wife help you work on you truck? Mines a cross between leevon and EdB's.She has pumped the brakes a couple of times but she really prefers not to.Since she feels that way about it I do to.She does most of the things EdB's wife does or has them done.She just has't figured out that even tho I spend some money on my hobby it's not nearly as much as she spends just overdoing life. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-05-2008, 06:10 PM	#5
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: Does your wife help you work on you truck? After 37 years, my wife still gets out in the garage and helps. She's the one who laid on the floor and put the nuts and washers on the bolts when I put in the bed wood. She p!sses and moans about the money I spend, but if I need an extra set of hands, or someone to run to the auto parts store, she's there. Told me to go ahead and get the seats (buddy buckets) recovered and don't worry about the cost, she has it covered. Maybe that's why we've been together 37 years? Ya gotta love em! __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started. Last edited by OhioDan; 12-05-2008 at 06:11 PM.

12-05-2008, 06:32 PM	#6
AK72K10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 84	Re: Does your wife help you work on you truck? Guess I should flesh this out a bit, the way I put it earlier it sounded like my wife was a wrench turnin grease monkey, and while that may not be all that bad let me just say that I have been known to put on the pink colored glasses now and again myself. I am no stranger to cookin/bakin up a dinner for the 6 of us (2 boys, pops, the Mrs, me & 4mo old baby), doing dishes, laundry, and taking the occasional jaunt around the house with the vacuum cleaner...but I don't do windows! I have also been known to change a dirty diaper and clean up a messy bumm, give baby a bath, and even dress her up in her favorite car-harts. What I am trying to say is it's a partnership right? Give-n-take. Just nice when you find yourself evenly yoked with someone; someone you can share all of life's experiences with, together. AK ------------------ 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe 350/350 2008 Suburban LTZ White Diamond 1972 2WD F100 (Hey it was free!) Last edited by AK72K10; 12-05-2008 at 06:35 PM. Reason: Illiterate (SP)

12-05-2008, 06:53 PM	#7
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Does your wife help you work on you truck? My wife of 30 yrs will pump the brakes, hold something, sort of help. AS LONG AS THERE IS A COMMERCIAL ON THAT DAMN TV. I just don't get the TV thing, but for the most part I am VERY safe in my air conditioned/heated 1200 sq ft, with a lift MAN CAVE. ME, MY IPOD, AND MY BLAZER AND MY TRUCK. we all like each other. OH I forgot my dog Chloe. pic below: Attached Images

12-05-2008, 07:13 PM	#8
phipp13 THE DAMN YANKEE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern MD Posts: 551	Re: Does your wife help you work on you truck? My wife's THE BOMB! she works on the trucks(actually did a water pump job on a 73 lwb 6cyl with my wisdom, but all her muscle!) loves my trucks hell i had to get 1 for her. drag racing,football,ufc,fishing(she baits i toss) and the other requirements you may be wondering about! /she don't ***** either 99% god never made 1 perfect but she's closer than i deserve. he must have made a mistake given her to me. even a bilnd squirrel got to find a nut sooner or later

12-17-2008, 12:12 AM	#9
TXRANGER Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mansfield, Texas Posts: 170	Re: Does your wife help you work on you truck? Sooo so far 68 short step wins the best garage helper award. His wife seems to be the whole package. w00t

12-05-2008, 08:33 PM	#10
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Does your wife help you work on you truck? WOW! I didn't know this thread would get this response. Really funny to see the input when we combine the two topics, wives and trucks. Thanks guys for the responses.

12-05-2008, 09:20 PM	#11
chas350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 581	Re: Does your wife help you work on you truck? My first wife had no interest in helping me, but she gave me two great children. My current wife wants no part of it, infact in the last 9 years she may have come out to the shop 3-4 times And........that was because she needed me for something. But I got to say she likes 40-50's trucks just not enough to hang out and work on them. Oh well, I guess Im doing something wrong as we are getting a divorce. I am envious of you guys with wives that like to work on your truck and are supportive of your hobby. Someday maybe I will have a girlfriend that likes trucks! No more wives for me. __________________ "I'll Procrastinate Tomorrow" quote by LEEVON 71 K10 long fleet (sons truck) new 370hp 355, sm465 np205, 3.73's 33's 70 K20 long fleet 98 G3500 work van

12-05-2008, 09:52 PM	#12
phipp13 THE DAMN YANKEE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern MD Posts: 551	Re: Does your wife help you work on you truck? If my wife does'nt like all the stuff we like anymore...(which i seriously as were40s now) THE TRUCKS STAY!!!!!

12-05-2008, 11:31 PM	#13
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Does your wife help you work on you truck? here is my wife helpin me out and acting like a mechanic

12-09-2008, 02:48 AM	#15
Lugnut64052 Middle-aged Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 753	Re: Does your wife help you work on you truck? You young guys and your babe women, I tell ya. ---------------- My wife is always ready to lend a hand if I need one. She pumps the brakes when I'm bleeding one, helped me hang a hood a couple of weeks ago, chases parts, pretty much anything. And: keeps the house, is a great cook, and is my very best friend. I wouldn't trade her for anything.

12-05-2008, 11:51 PM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Does your wife help you work on you truck? Uhhh... well, I won't have as great of pics as 68 short step but... My wife will come out and help me when I need it. I haven't been able to get her to torch anything, or weld, but hey, there's always tomorrow. __________________ -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)



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12-06-2008, 01:08 AM	#19
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: Does your wife help you work on you truck? My girlfriend does sometimes. She likes 66 body style GMC better. Her old man had a 66 GMC. I don't really likes what she is doing with a T/A but it's her car. 455 motor, th400, 4.10 gears ready to go, only body work left. Attached Images

12-06-2008, 01:56 AM	#20
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,957	Re: Does your wife help you work on you truck? My wife will help if asked and doesn't mind getting dirty. She definitely likes driving the truck and took it to work this week while I was out of town with one car and her mom was driving the other. She enjoys the fact I have a hobby and completely understands the idea of garage time. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

12-06-2008, 10:00 AM	#21
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	Re: Does your wife help you work on you truck? My girl-friend and soon to be wife likes old trucks, although GM's are not her favorite. But she runs mine and has a '72 Ford F-100 of her own which I do like alot. She helps me whenever she can............Whether she helps me or not she means the world to me. __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!

12-06-2008, 12:32 PM	#22
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Does your wife help you work on you truck? Mine wants no part of my trucks. She doesnt mind me buying parts...but buying whole vehicles is a problem. I am trying something new though...I gave her 200.00 yesterday...lets see if she says anything about the 69 that is coming home today! __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

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70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Does your wife help you work on you truck? lol i have tried that.. didnt work for me

12-07-2008, 09:45 AM	#24
Lx3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ponder, Texas Posts: 94	Re: Does your wife help you work on you truck? In 9 day's I will have been married 25 years. I had to quit the hot rods to raise our 2 great kids. In 1998 we got to where we could afford to get back into it. She had always been a round de' round girl and I'm a drag racer. The technology had changed a great deal in the years I was out the game and it took awhile to catch up. Hell I didn't even know what a transbrake was. It was discouraging and we posted many first round losses. I was on the verge of loseing her support. Finally we posted a win at a pretty good race, couple a hundred cars. Weeeell, if you've ever done it you know the high. We were on air the whole haul home. 4 or 5 hours in the early morning and for a few days after. She looked at me and very seriously said, I love this you need to win "EVERY" time. Weeeell we're still working on that but here in 2008 when we're at a race you can find her somewhere close to the burnout box dead in the middle of the fumes and smoke. I LOVE MY WIFE. P.S. She won't help in the shop because she say's I can't work on anything without cussin'. Oh well, give a little, take a little. Attached Images

12-07-2008, 11:01 AM	#25
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Does your wife help you work on you truck? My SO helped me install my hood a couple months ago. Used to help bleed the brakes until I got a kit. She's pretty cool about it. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

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