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landon4421 · 06-12-2003, 05:03 PM

here is my beast before I tore it apart to restore. I took my buddy Robs scout up to Hollister hills every once in a while. I really miss my truck,

someday it will be back on the road. :p

Edit : this is the 100th post for this thread. :p do I get a prize?

chevy_fatman · 06-12-2003, 06:01 PM

Here's what my latest aquisition (sp?) did on its way back from New Jersey.

The thing didn't even swayed like the one on the dolly does when hauling.

It must be the GMC thing huh?

ZOOMY · 07-11-2003, 06:07 AM

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Lippyp · 07-11-2003, 08:24 AM

I regularly use my truck to haul all sorts of rubbish to our local dump, except today when I went I was told that as of 1st July, I have to get a permit from the local council, in advance and I can only make one trip a month. My wife and I are in the middle of renovating our house and landscaping our garden, I can make two or three trips some days when we've been really busy. The crazy thing is I can put the same rubbish in a car and make five trips and that's OK, I just can't take it in a truck or van or large trailer.(It's like having a dog and barking yourself!)

The three reasons they have said is to 1: reduce congestion (duh 5 trips vs 1 trip) 2: encourage recycling, well my local authority does not collect my recycling so I take it to the recycling area at the dump... and 3: STOP TRADE WASTE BEING DUMPED. this is obviously the biggy as they want to make construction companies, shops etc to pay to tip their waste.

The lunatics have well and truly taken over the asylum!

Vent over, breathe deeply..in with anger..out with calm 2.3.4!

chevy_fatman · 07-14-2003, 08:16 PM

This is how my '71 longbed looked on my way back from Teeitup's place in KS, in the bed I had a big block mated to a tranny, 2 front suspension clips from 3/4 ton trucks and a set of 'burb doors and at the same time it was pulling my blazer which by the way was stuffed to the top, I don't think that another box would've had fit in there.

Jwill41 · 07-15-2003, 08:22 AM

being used as a portable scaffold.

**guyryan100** · 07-16-2003, 05:23 PM

Jwill41 - I like the idea - paint the house to match the truck!

Jwill41 · 07-16-2003, 05:34 PM

Actually, I was in the final stage of replacing all the wood on that end. I have already done all the wood on the front and back of the house. I will start on the other end in the fall. It sure is hard to find time to work on the trucks.

gangforward · 07-16-2003, 05:42 PM

I've manage to keep my truck pretty clean by always towing. I ahve a utility trailer the junk that can scratch goes in, and I've towed quite a few things with a tow bar etc.

Here's the rig towing of my sons VW's.

**JIMs70GMC** · 07-17-2003, 06:38 AM

I just went and got about 4000 lbs of sand to go under mine and my brother's swimming pools. $20 would have got 3 tons, but I did not want to push it.

ZOOMY · 08-12-2003, 03:49 AM

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ZOOMY · 10-22-2003, 01:37 AM

any more ?????

**Canadian694x4** · 10-22-2003, 01:43 AM

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**Canadian694x4** · 10-22-2003, 01:44 AM

...Part Time Delivery Truck...

68 Suburban · 10-22-2003, 02:52 AM

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Iron-Butt · 10-22-2003, 08:22 AM

Here it is before it was lowered and 17 inch wheels installed. The only problem is that it hates to wait while I am riding the Harley.

JayDubBlazer · 10-22-2003, 08:45 AM

I have used my to pick up women, but never really had to worry about it only being a half ton ha ha

*Randy70C-10* · 10-22-2003, 10:14 AM

I'd never abuse my truck.

**JIMs70GMC** · 10-22-2003, 08:22 PM

Put that GMC to work!

ZOOMY · 12-09-2003, 05:38 AM

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**CPNE** · 12-09-2003, 12:17 PM

MINE

PR454SS · 12-09-2003, 02:17 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by mrein3
[B]Every time I see a lowered truck I think why would somebody take a perfectly good, usable truck and turn it into a ricer.

Maybe they have other trucks to do their work with, and love these trucks enough to want one that handles too

boraxman · 12-09-2003, 02:30 PM

Use it? Drove it 3x since I bought it....Of course I tore it apart to redo it my way

....Almost back together.

stepside454 · 12-09-2003, 02:44 PM

If I wanted a work truck it would be a full size 3/4 ton. not 1/2 to shortbed step side. this is a play truck.. a toy. I dont use it to haul heavy stuff... but it hauls ass just fine.

*rage'nrat638* · 12-09-2003, 02:50 PM

HER'S MINE ON A LIGHT DAY NO LOAD

06-12-2003, 05:03 PM	#101
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	here is my beast before I tore it apart to restore. I took my buddy Robs scout up to Hollister hills every once in a while. I really miss my truck, someday it will be back on the road. :p Edit : this is the 100th post for this thread. :p do I get a prize? Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter" Last edited by landon4421; 06-12-2003 at 05:06 PM.

06-12-2003, 06:01 PM	#102
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Here's what my latest aquisition (sp?) did on its way back from New Jersey. The thing didn't even swayed like the one on the dolly does when hauling. It must be the GMC thing huh? __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away. Last edited by chevy_fatman; 06-12-2003 at 06:03 PM.

07-11-2003, 06:07 AM	#103
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07-11-2003, 08:24 AM	#104
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	I regularly use my truck to haul all sorts of rubbish to our local dump, except today when I went I was told that as of 1st July, I have to get a permit from the local council, in advance and I can only make one trip a month. My wife and I are in the middle of renovating our house and landscaping our garden, I can make two or three trips some days when we've been really busy. The crazy thing is I can put the same rubbish in a car and make five trips and that's OK, I just can't take it in a truck or van or large trailer.(It's like having a dog and barking yourself!) The three reasons they have said is to 1: reduce congestion (duh 5 trips vs 1 trip) 2: encourage recycling, well my local authority does not collect my recycling so I take it to the recycling area at the dump... and 3: STOP TRADE WASTE BEING DUMPED. this is obviously the biggy as they want to make construction companies, shops etc to pay to tip their waste. The lunatics have well and truly taken over the asylum! Vent over, breathe deeply..in with anger..out with calm 2.3.4! __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

07-14-2003, 08:16 PM	#105
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	This is how my '71 longbed looked on my way back from Teeitup's place in KS, in the bed I had a big block mated to a tranny, 2 front suspension clips from 3/4 ton trucks and a set of 'burb doors and at the same time it was pulling my blazer which by the way was stuffed to the top, I don't think that another box would've had fit in there. Attached Images __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

07-15-2003, 08:22 AM	#106
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	being used as a portable scaffold. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

07-16-2003, 05:23 PM	#107
guyryan100 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 481	Jwill41 - I like the idea - paint the house to match the truck!

07-16-2003, 05:34 PM	#108
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	Actually, I was in the final stage of replacing all the wood on that end. I have already done all the wood on the front and back of the house. I will start on the other end in the fall. It sure is hard to find time to work on the trucks. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

07-16-2003, 05:42 PM	#109
gangforward Hootis is as Hootis does... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 500	I've manage to keep my truck pretty clean by always towing. I ahve a utility trailer the junk that can scratch goes in, and I've towed quite a few things with a tow bar etc. Here's the rig towing of my sons VW's. Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 LWB Fleet, 383, TH400, PS, 4BL-Holley, Headers & 3" Exhaust, 3" drop front, 4" rear springs, ECI shock relocate, Panhard Bar kit, wheels & tires 1995 Z28 Convertible - Borla, K&N, Lingenfelter Motor, C6 Wheels & Tires 1990 2500 4x4 Suburban 3" Catbac System, K&N, 2" Lift, Wheels, Tires

07-17-2003, 06:38 AM	#110
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I just went and got about 4000 lbs of sand to go under mine and my brother's swimming pools. $20 would have got 3 tons, but I did not want to push it. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

08-12-2003, 03:49 AM	#111
ZOOMY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WIS Posts: 1,752	ttt !

10-22-2003, 01:37 AM	#112
ZOOMY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WIS Posts: 1,752	ttt any more ?????

10-22-2003, 01:43 AM	#113
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	... Attached Images __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

10-22-2003, 01:44 AM	#114
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	...Part Time Delivery Truck... Attached Images __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

10-22-2003, 02:52 AM	#115
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10-22-2003, 08:22 AM	#116
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	I want to ride in it all the time. Here it is before it was lowered and 17 inch wheels installed. The only problem is that it hates to wait while I am riding the Harley. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

10-22-2003, 08:45 AM	#117
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	I have used my to pick up women, but never really had to worry about it only being a half ton ha ha __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

10-22-2003, 10:14 AM	#118
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I'd never abuse my truck. Attached Images

10-22-2003, 08:22 PM	#119
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Put that GMC to work! __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

12-09-2003, 05:38 AM	#120
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12-09-2003, 12:17 PM	#121
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	MINE Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

12-09-2003, 02:17 PM	#122
PR454SS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 338	[QUOTE]Originally posted by mrein3 [B]Every time I see a lowered truck I think why would somebody take a perfectly good, usable truck and turn it into a ricer. Maybe they have other trucks to do their work with, and love these trucks enough to want one that handles too __________________ PR Too many projects, not enough time! 72SWB 350/350TH, 3500stall,525 lift cam 3:73 posi. Sold! 69LWB Flatbed 350/Super T-10, ported/polished 481 heads, 480 lift cam. 78SWB 468/400TH, ported/polished Alum. heads, 3:42 posi, 3000 stall on 17x8 and 18x9.5's 77 Jeep CJ-5 304V8 fiberglass body on 36" Ground Hawgs

12-09-2003, 02:30 PM	#123
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Use it? Drove it 3x since I bought it....Of course I tore it apart to redo it my way ....Almost back together. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

12-09-2003, 02:44 PM	#124
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	If I wanted a work truck it would be a full size 3/4 ton. not 1/2 to shortbed step side. this is a play truck.. a toy. I dont use it to haul heavy stuff... but it hauls ass just fine. Attached Images __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

12-09-2003, 02:50 PM	#125
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	HER'S MINE ON A LIGHT DAY NO LOAD Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 07:09 AM.

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