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04-15-2016, 10:51 AM
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Re: Finding my dad's 1968 GMC
Scratch that, letter got forwarded and delivered. Looks like it's in the middle of Louisiana now. Ball's in their court now, hopefully they'll respond.
I'll hopefully have news here within a week. |
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05-04-2016, 09:59 PM
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Re: Finding my dad's 1968 GMC
Still no word. Hoping that they're thinking about it, instead of just blowing me off. Gonna wait a month or so, might send a "let me know what's up so I can either keep this door open or close it for this saga" letter.
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05-05-2016, 03:30 PM
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Re: Finding my dad's 1968 GMC- current owner replied
Heard back from the owners - they've been taking very good care of it, and are doing work on the interior and freshening up the engine.
They also said it's not for sale, but I'll be first in line. I'm going to keep chatting with them, and maybe tell them to "name your price, I'll try to make it happen." I'm definitely not going to pester them, or be a nuisance. If it doesn't happen, it doesn't happen, as heartbreaking as it can be. Here's a picture from the owner, snapped this morning. 
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05-05-2016, 03:56 PM
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Location: Federal Way Washington
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Re: Finding my dad's 1968 GMC
Great job, at least you found it, and it is still on the road in one piece. So at least there is still hope. It is a beautiful truck. I wish I could find mine I let slip away 30 years ago.
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05-05-2016, 03:59 PM
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Re: Finding my dad's 1968 GMC
The up side is that you now know where it is. Nice detective work with a bit of (cough, cough) help.
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05-05-2016, 04:18 PM
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Location: BY THE CAROLINA SEA
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Re: Finding my dad's 1968 GMC
Buy another truck, fix it up, and offer them a trade.
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FRANKENTRUCK 1981 Chevrolet C10 Shortbed Stepside GRANDTRUCK 1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584617 PROJECT JIGSAW 1967 GMC C3500 GREAT WHITE 1986 Blazer M1009 454 engine w/700R4 transmission gas conversion |
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05-05-2016, 04:24 PM
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Re: Finding my dad's 1968 GMC
Well I can see why you would like it back in the family. Find another in the mean time and enjoy it!
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05-05-2016, 04:49 PM
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Greenville, SC
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Re: Finding my dad's 1968 GMC
Awesome!
They'll eventually sell... I just hope they don't find this site and realize how much a real GMC shorty 4x4 is worth 
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Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride  American Born, Country by the Grace of God  1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! |
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05-05-2016, 04:57 PM
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Re: Finding my dad's 1968 GMC
So I think my next course of action is to buy my own truck, and fix it up close to how my dad's is.
So... How much does a true 68 4x4 GMC shorty cost? I'm going to be putting my Gran Torino up for sale and saving up. Thanks to everyone and their help in this journey. I'm glad I found it, a bit sad that they won't sell, but such is the journey of life. |
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05-05-2016, 05:29 PM
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Re: Finding my dad's 1968 GMC
If you can find one in good condition (like your dad's) I would think at around $15K or more.
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05-05-2016, 05:38 PM
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
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Re: Finding my dad's 1968 GMC
Quote:
It may be "cheaper" to cut down a longbed 4x4 and make a clone, or buy a cut down truck. Heck, even the longbed 4x4's are getting $$.
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Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! |
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