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84 400 · 09-10-2006, 08:27 PM

any luck in getting it?

cliffsta · 09-10-2006, 09:53 PM

My uncle is gonna try to borrow his boss's truck and trailor, or work something out, so maybe one evening this week or next weekend.

I spent the day today washing/waxing Ol' Red... that's a different story :P

cliffsta · 09-18-2006, 12:06 AM

Here's the update since I'm sure all two of y'all are dying to know...

Me and my other uncle are gonna tow it home Tuesday. its only about 3 and a half miles from my house, only crossing one major highway :P He's been pulled many times, he knows what he's doing... he stops us with the breaks in the donor truck, I don't touch the brakes and I go really slow. its do-able.

So, Ol' Red will be doing the duty afterall! Pics are gauranteed Tuesday afternoon. I'll make the new thread then.

84 400 · 09-18-2006, 01:50 AM

Man that sounds great so u just going with the old tow strap eh? Jut rember that the downer won't have power assist on the brakes lol but 3 miles is nothing can't wait for the pics man good luck and be safe

84 400 · 09-19-2006, 10:47 PM

Any luck
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cliffsta · 09-20-2006, 12:41 AM

Grrrr..... I didn't post an update in fear my pottymouth would get the best of me.

My *insert nice 4 letter word* uncle forgot to call and remind his buddy today was the day. So me and my other uncle show up ready to pull the thing home, and no one's at the place!!!!!

We're gonna try again Thursday, I gotta beg to get off work, and its gonna be more inconvenient for the seller since its gonna be an hour later before my pullin' buddy/uncle can make it.

I knew you were gonna eventually bump it, im glad you waited a while, I woulda started swearin' like a bad kid and got myself in trouble.

So, HOPEFULLY Thursday evening.

Only bright side is my *smart* uncle realized he needs to bring a battery to roll down the power windows, so he doesnt suffocate on the ride home

84 400 · 09-20-2006, 02:54 PM

good idea with the battery. does it seem pretty solid? is it all paid for? Good luck and i hope to see some pics soon man good luck. so is olde red pulling it with you driving old red and your uncal driving the donor?

best of luck man

cliffsta · 09-20-2006, 03:11 PM

The truck is perfectly solid. Covered in dirt, yes. But solid. The interior has seen better days, but that's ok, its doodoo brown anyways. I gotta give the guy the money still, its still burning a hole in my wallet. I'm pretty much broke as a joke though.

Oh well. That's trucks for you. I'll be drivin' Ol' Red and my uncle will be riding in the GMC being pulled.

Thursday is what we're shooting for.

84 400 · 09-20-2006, 03:26 PM

good luck man i can't wait to see it and man your gonna finally be able to fix up old red. just take it slow and remeber the gmc will not have power brakes. Good luck man

Slonaker · 09-20-2006, 04:00 PM

I hate having to depend on other people to do stuff...

Make sure you take off very gently in case your uncle forgets to keep the tow rope tight as he stops. It is really easy to break something, even if there are only a few inches of slack, when it suddenly jerks on the rope.

Good luck cliffsta!

Slonaker

09-10-2006, 08:27 PM	#51
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Cab swapping ?s any luck in getting it? __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

09-10-2006, 09:53 PM	#52
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: Cab swapping ?s My uncle is gonna try to borrow his boss's truck and trailor, or work something out, so maybe one evening this week or next weekend. I spent the day today washing/waxing Ol' Red... that's a different story :P __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

09-18-2006, 12:06 AM	#53
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: Cab swapping ?s Here's the update since I'm sure all two of y'all are dying to know... Me and my other uncle are gonna tow it home Tuesday. its only about 3 and a half miles from my house, only crossing one major highway :P He's been pulled many times, he knows what he's doing... he stops us with the breaks in the donor truck, I don't touch the brakes and I go really slow. its do-able. So, Ol' Red will be doing the duty afterall! Pics are gauranteed Tuesday afternoon. I'll make the new thread then. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

09-18-2006, 01:50 AM	#54
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Cab swapping ?s Man that sounds great so u just going with the old tow strap eh? Jut rember that the downer won't have power assist on the brakes lol but 3 miles is nothing can't wait for the pics man good luck and be safe __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

09-19-2006, 10:47 PM	#55
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Cab swapping ?s Any luck tttt __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

09-20-2006, 12:41 AM	#56
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: Cab swapping ?s Grrrr..... I didn't post an update in fear my pottymouth would get the best of me. My insert nice 4 letter word uncle forgot to call and remind his buddy today was the day. So me and my other uncle show up ready to pull the thing home, and no one's at the place!!!!! We're gonna try again Thursday, I gotta beg to get off work, and its gonna be more inconvenient for the seller since its gonna be an hour later before my pullin' buddy/uncle can make it. I knew you were gonna eventually bump it, im glad you waited a while, I woulda started swearin' like a bad kid and got myself in trouble. So, HOPEFULLY Thursday evening. Only bright side is my smart uncle realized he needs to bring a battery to roll down the power windows, so he doesnt suffocate on the ride home __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

09-20-2006, 02:54 PM	#57
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Cab swapping ?s good idea with the battery. does it seem pretty solid? is it all paid for? Good luck and i hope to see some pics soon man good luck. so is olde red pulling it with you driving old red and your uncal driving the donor? best of luck man __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

09-20-2006, 03:11 PM	#58
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: Cab swapping ?s The truck is perfectly solid. Covered in dirt, yes. But solid. The interior has seen better days, but that's ok, its doodoo brown anyways. I gotta give the guy the money still, its still burning a hole in my wallet. I'm pretty much broke as a joke though. Oh well. That's trucks for you. I'll be drivin' Ol' Red and my uncle will be riding in the GMC being pulled. Thursday is what we're shooting for. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

09-20-2006, 03:26 PM	#59
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Cab swapping ?s good luck man i can't wait to see it and man your gonna finally be able to fix up old red. just take it slow and remeber the gmc will not have power brakes. Good luck man __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

09-20-2006, 04:00 PM	#60
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Cab swapping ?s I hate having to depend on other people to do stuff... Make sure you take off very gently in case your uncle forgets to keep the tow rope tight as he stops. It is really easy to break something, even if there are only a few inches of slack, when it suddenly jerks on the rope. Good luck cliffsta! Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado



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