Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread - Page 41 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shawno72 · 04-28-2013, 02:15 PM

Alright guys just got home from on top of the mountain. The truck drove like a dream, did have to down shift to third for the steep stuff but the engine had plenty of power.

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shawno72 · 04-28-2013, 02:17 PM

Don't mind the dash stuff, thats my daughters bracelets that she made me

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**thelonerife** · 04-28-2013, 09:03 PM

nice to drive it I bet

Zoomin · 04-28-2013, 09:35 PM

Gee - a truck that you can actually drive. I'll have to try that one of these days. Looks like fun!

Daaaanz67 · 04-28-2013, 10:32 PM

Nice drive Shawn, looked like you were canyon carving lol.
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shawno72 · 04-28-2013, 10:46 PM

Thanks guys. The truck actually handled pretty well for a truck. Got a few thumbs ups and all in all I am very happy with this driver.
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shawno72 · 04-29-2013, 12:17 PM

Rear air bags are out and the new CPP springs are in

wayne72 · 04-29-2013, 02:53 PM

nice truck! man I miss CA!

shawno72 · 04-29-2013, 02:58 PM

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nice truck! man I miss CA!

Thanks man, it was beautiful weather this last weekend and I had a blast.

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-29-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Alright guys just got home from on top of the mountain. The truck drove like a dream, did have to down shift to third for the steep stuff but the engine had plenty of power.

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Hey Shawn, what mountain did you go to? Lissa and I just got back from our bike trip a little while ago, feels good to relax

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shawno72 · 04-29-2013, 11:40 PM

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Hey Shawn, what mountain did you go to? Lissa and I just got back from our bike trip a little while ago, feels good to relax

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That was Big Hill Road above Sonora and Columbia.

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-30-2013, 10:51 AM

that's a nice drive and a nice area
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shawno72 · 04-30-2013, 11:30 AM

We love to cruise the foothills as long as its not 100 plus

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-30-2013, 12:55 PM

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We love to cruise the foothills as long as its not 100 plus

One of these days we should cruise on up to my cabin, it's a bit higher than the foothills though, beautiful country though

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shawno72 · 04-30-2013, 01:06 PM

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One of these days we should cruise on up to my cabin, it's a bit higher than the foothills though, beautiful country though

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That would be fun.

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-30-2013, 01:08 PM

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**Ol Blue K20** · 04-30-2013, 01:09 PM

I like it up there and it's a nice drive
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**Ol Blue K20** · 04-30-2013, 01:13 PM

was going to stop at your shop yesterday but after four days on the bike and heat and wind Lissa wanted to get none
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shawno72 · 04-30-2013, 01:21 PM

Can't say I blame you, been setting to many records with this heat

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-30-2013, 01:29 PM

love my phone it changed home to none lol It was hot and bucked a strong head wind all the way up 5 yesterday
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Evaded · 05-08-2013, 12:32 AM

Just read it all....... whew. Lots of great stuff man.

Eric

jc70chevy · 05-08-2013, 01:36 AM

great job on the truck. look wonderful my friend i see alot of locals we should all get together

502ms · 05-08-2013, 01:45 AM

Beautiful!
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shawno72 · 05-08-2013, 10:33 AM

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Just read it all....... whew. Lots of great stuff man.

Eric

Thanks Eric, its been a lot fun doing it.

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great job on the truck. look wonderful my friend i see alot of locals we should all get together

Anytime you want to get together, let me know and we can get something going.

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Beautiful!
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Thanks Leon!!

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-08-2013, 10:38 AM

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great job on the truck. look wonderful my friend i see alot of locals we should all get together

I agree, we should figure something out

04-28-2013, 02:15 PM	#1001
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Alright guys just got home from on top of the mountain. The truck drove like a dream, did have to down shift to third for the steep stuff but the engine had plenty of power. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

04-28-2013, 09:03 PM	#1003
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread nice to drive it I bet __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

04-28-2013, 09:35 PM	#1004
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Gee - a truck that you can actually drive. I'll have to try that one of these days. Looks like fun! __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

04-28-2013, 10:32 PM	#1005
Daaaanz67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 857	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Nice drive Shawn, looked like you were canyon carving lol. Posted via Mobile Device

04-28-2013, 10:46 PM	#1006
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Thanks guys. The truck actually handled pretty well for a truck. Got a few thumbs ups and all in all I am very happy with this driver. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

04-29-2013, 12:17 PM	#1007
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Rear air bags are out and the new CPP springs are in __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

04-29-2013, 02:53 PM	#1008
wayne72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Casa Grande AZ Posts: 65	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread nice truck! man I miss CA!

04-30-2013, 10:51 AM	#1012
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread that's a nice drive and a nice area Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

04-30-2013, 11:30 AM	#1013
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread We love to cruise the foothills as long as its not 100 plus __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

04-30-2013, 01:08 PM	#1016
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

04-30-2013, 01:09 PM	#1017
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread I like it up there and it's a nice drive Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

04-30-2013, 01:13 PM	#1018
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread was going to stop at your shop yesterday but after four days on the bike and heat and wind Lissa wanted to get none Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

04-30-2013, 01:21 PM	#1019
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Can't say I blame you, been setting to many records with this heat __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

04-30-2013, 01:29 PM	#1020
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread love my phone it changed home to none lol It was hot and bucked a strong head wind all the way up 5 yesterday Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

05-08-2013, 12:32 AM	#1021
Evaded Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 424	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Just read it all....... whew. Lots of great stuff man. Eric __________________ If I see a Zombie.. Im runnin it over with my Truck.



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05-08-2013, 01:36 AM	#1022
jc70chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: vallejo,ca Posts: 176	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread great job on the truck. look wonderful my friend i see alot of locals we should all get together

05-08-2013, 01:45 AM	#1023
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Beautiful! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

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