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71sierragrande · 03-03-2016, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Much appreciated, wish the country had had that sentiment when I came home from 'Nam. Sadly 'twas not the case then. I was 84th Engineer Battalion (Const), built roads, bridges, Lots of job security. Build it once, come back two weeks later, re-build it. Thanks for your service, Brother.

I do too, the climate at that time was pathetic to say the least. We are closer than I thought. I was 8th engineer battalion. Ribbon bridge. I was lead boat operator, bridge erection crew. MY dad was 101st airbourne, Korea. He was a little before viet nam, I was a little behind

slafrance · 03-03-2016, 07:22 PM

I'm 47. So is my "517 Maroon" 1969 GMC short fleet !!! Pictures soon!
There's still a foot of snow up here !!!

RichardJ · 03-03-2016, 07:43 PM

Until I got to the last page I was beginning to think everyone here were kids.
When my truck was built, I was awaiting my orders for Nam.

kehstr · 03-03-2016, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardJ

Until I got to the last page I was beginning to think everyone here were kids.
When my truck was built, I was awaiting my orders for Nam.

Well if you did serve, i really appreciate your service!!

Husker · 03-03-2016, 08:47 PM

4 68
6 70
Ron

70 shorty · 03-03-2016, 09:45 PM

I was -1 when my 70 was built.

GreenAcres · 03-03-2016, 09:55 PM

Sincerest thanks to all that served, or currently serving.
They were still issuing numbers when I started high school.

I was 10 in '67

I had been driving our '54 1/2 ton around the farm for a couple years by then...not big enough to throw hay bales yet!
That '54 Chevy had a chrome grille and bumpers. Dad found it in a junkyard for $100 (no title) and brought the six cylinder back to life.
I remember sitting on the inner fender well looking down the cylinders while my brother-in-law was running the hone through.

Heavymetl · 03-03-2016, 10:04 PM

-9

Lol

72gmc350sbc · 03-03-2016, 10:09 PM

I wasn't born until 24 years after my truck

Foureye71 · 03-03-2016, 11:32 PM

-26.

Lattimer · 03-03-2016, 11:57 PM

Truck is a 70, I was born on New Years Eve in '76. So -6.

Bought the truck on my birthday in 2012.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-04-2016, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Much appreciated, wish the country had had that sentiment when I came home from 'Nam. Sadly 'twas not the case then. I was 84th Engineer Battalion (Const), built roads, bridges, Lots of job security. Build it once, come back two weeks later, re-build it. Thanks for your service, Brother.

Worse than how some treat the police today. I appreciate your service, and the others as well. My stepdad/Lt Col. did a couple of tours. He's going to be 86. He's HILARIOUS. Mother's childhood sweetheart. Originally from Ohio, migrated to WV, been here since 97. He's the best thing to ever happen to my mother.

**allchevy58** · 03-04-2016, 12:55 AM

I was 14 in 1972.

barry1982 · 03-04-2016, 01:16 AM

I was 4 when my 70 was built. I too have a "soft spot" for old Chevy/GMC trucks. Thank goodness I also have eighty acres to park/hide them all...

Some are running, some restored, some parts. I own 17 trucks. My oldest is a 1970 GMC, and newest is a 05 Duramax Crewcab.

71sierragrande · 03-04-2016, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Worse than how some treat the police today. I appreciate your service, and the others as well. My stepdad/Lt Col. did a couple of tours. He's going to be 86. He's HILARIOUS. Mother's childhood sweetheart. Originally from Ohio, migrated to WV, been here since 97. He's the best thing to ever happen to my mother.

Tell him that (I) many people, know the difference he made. Those guys made us. And we wont forget it. Huge sacrifice

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-04-2016, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 71sierragrande

Tell him that (I) many people, know the difference he made. Those guys made us. And we wont forget it. Huge sacrifice

I will do just that. He'll appreciate it. He was with the USMC Air Ground Team 3rd Marine Amphibious Force.........I just copied that from a patch I bought off Ebay last year..

71sierragrande · 03-04-2016, 01:42 AM

To Ironhorse and 71shortbed's step dad. My girl would give you anything if she thought it would make you happy. Her family is a tribute to this country, absolutely beautiful people. The guys that went to viet nam are partially responsible for them being here. And you are heroes. You saved lives. You saved beautiful lives

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-04-2016, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 71sierragrande

To Ironhorse and 71shortbed's step dad. My girl would give you anything if she thought it would make you happy. Her family is a tribute to this country, absolutely beautiful people. The guys that went to viet nam are partially responsible for them being here. And you are heroes. You saved lives. You saved beautiful lives

My stepdad had a girlfriend in Vietnam. He was quite fond of her. I guess there was a break, and the last they met he asked if she had a boob job. She explained how it was a miracle from God.

I recently saw a newspaper print of he holding a small Vietnamese boy in a sht storm. I'll have to ask about the event, because it sounded important. Anyway, the picture tells quite a story. There was fear in the eyes of the others, but his concern was comforting that little boy. Honor defined.

My daughter was in Taekwondo. Turns out Grand Master was a old friend I hadn't seen in decades. He's Vietnamese, fought in the war as well. He's 9-10 degree black belt. Probably weighs 90 lbs, and all good character.

71sierragrande · 03-04-2016, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

My stepdad had a girlfriend in Vietnam. He was quite fond of her. I guess there was a break, and the last they met he asked if she had a boob job. She explained how it was a miracle from God.

I recently saw a newspaper print of he holding a small Vietnamese boy in a sht storm. I'll have to ask about the event, because it sounded important. Anyway, the picture tells quite a story. There was fear in the eyes of the others, but his concern was comforting that little boy. Honor defined.

My daughter was in Taekwondo. Turns out Grand Master was a old friend I hadn't seen in decades. He's Vietnamese, fought in the war as well. He's 9-10 degree black belt. Probably weighs 90 lbs, and all good character.

see how these vietnamese girls have a hold on us? I think they put a spell on us :-)

mmiddle · 03-04-2016, 11:57 AM

For the 70...+1
for the 64...-6
for the 03... +34

Oregon.trailboy · 03-04-2016, 01:04 PM

1970 K10 I was born in 1987 so......
-17...lol

Glad I got my 1970 K10 for $600

Hdogkuvachio · 03-04-2016, 08:55 PM

Ha ha -32 my parents weren't even born when my 68 was built

pritch · 03-04-2016, 11:00 PM

I was 10 when my 68's were built, but I was 9 when my first (long gone '67) was built.

zosoppp · 03-05-2016, 06:21 AM

Pretty sure my '70 was assembled in march or april of '70 so I was already 21 to 22 months older.

Kw69 · 03-05-2016, 11:28 AM

Mines an 1969 so I was -4.... Funny though my wife was born the same year my truck was...

03-03-2016, 07:22 PM	#102
slafrance Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: metcalfe ontario canada Posts: 3	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? I'm 47. So is my "517 Maroon" 1969 GMC short fleet !!! Pictures soon! There's still a foot of snow up here !!!

03-03-2016, 07:43 PM	#103
RichardJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,466	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? Until I got to the last page I was beginning to think everyone here were kids. When my truck was built, I was awaiting my orders for Nam. __________________ '67 GMC 2500, 292, 4spd, AC

03-03-2016, 08:47 PM	#105
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? 4 68 6 70 Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

03-03-2016, 09:45 PM	#106
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? I was -1 when my 70 was built. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

03-03-2016, 09:55 PM	#107
GreenAcres "I tawt I taw a puddy tat!" Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: KC Posts: 109	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? Sincerest thanks to all that served, or currently serving. They were still issuing numbers when I started high school. I was 10 in '67 I had been driving our '54 1/2 ton around the farm for a couple years by then...not big enough to throw hay bales yet! That '54 Chevy had a chrome grille and bumpers. Dad found it in a junkyard for $100 (no title) and brought the six cylinder back to life. I remember sitting on the inner fender well looking down the cylinders while my brother-in-law was running the hone through. __________________ '67 C/20 LWB CST 283/SM420 FleetWood - project "HELL!" '68 GMC 1500 SWB Fleetside 250/TOT SOLD '70 C/10 454/TH400 LWB SOLD

03-03-2016, 10:04 PM	#108
Heavymetl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 292	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? -9 Lol __________________ 1970 C10 Turbo LM7 5.3/LS6 cam PT7675/4L80E/Holley Dominator EFI/E85 Moser 9" 3.25/4 wheel discs 11.16@121.07

03-03-2016, 10:09 PM	#109
72gmc350sbc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BackWoods, Michigan Posts: 94	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? I wasn't born until 24 years after my truck __________________ 1972 GMC LWB

03-03-2016, 11:32 PM	#110
Foureye71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 148	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? -26. __________________ '71 K1500 Short-Wide

03-03-2016, 11:57 PM	#111
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? Truck is a 70, I was born on New Years Eve in '76. So -6. Bought the truck on my birthday in 2012. __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

03-04-2016, 12:55 AM	#113
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,440	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? I was 14 in 1972. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

03-04-2016, 01:16 AM	#114
barry1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Waskatenau, Alberta Posts: 259	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? I was 4 when my 70 was built. I too have a "soft spot" for old Chevy/GMC trucks. Thank goodness I also have eighty acres to park/hide them all... Some are running, some restored, some parts. I own 17 trucks. My oldest is a 1970 GMC, and newest is a 05 Duramax Crewcab.

03-04-2016, 01:42 AM	#117
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? To Ironhorse and 71shortbed's step dad. My girl would give you anything if she thought it would make you happy. Her family is a tribute to this country, absolutely beautiful people. The guys that went to viet nam are partially responsible for them being here. And you are heroes. You saved lives. You saved beautiful lives __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

03-04-2016, 11:57 AM	#120
mmiddle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Forestburg, Texas Posts: 659	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? For the 70...+1 for the 64...-6 for the 03... +34 __________________ Mark Jesus is the Way! 2003 2500HD CCLB Duramax/Ali (Clifford) 2014 2SS/RS black on black Camaro (Betty) 2006 Pontiac SOLSTICE silver/black (Lula-Bell) 1970 C/10 Short Wide (Peggy) 1964 C/10 Short Step (Hambone) RIP Jimmy Hamilton Thank you for the trucks

03-04-2016, 01:04 PM	#121
Oregon.trailboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Medford, Or Posts: 4	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? 1970 K10 I was born in 1987 so...... -17...lol Glad I got my 1970 K10 for $600 __________________ 1970 K10 LWB, sbc350, th350 32x11.50 R15 Orange with white roof and white rocker stripe. I'm a lead foot leanin' on a souped up Chevy

03-04-2016, 08:55 PM	#122
Hdogkuvachio Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Edgerton Kansas Posts: 13	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? Ha ha -32 my parents weren't even born when my 68 was built __________________ 1968 C10 SWB "Rosey"



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03-04-2016, 11:00 PM	#123
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? I was 10 when my 68's were built, but I was 9 when my first (long gone '67) was built. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

03-05-2016, 06:21 AM	#124
zosoppp Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lincoln Park, NJ Posts: 190	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? Pretty sure my '70 was assembled in march or april of '70 so I was already 21 to 22 months older.

03-05-2016, 11:28 AM	#125
Kw69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 111	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? Mines an 1969 so I was -4.... Funny though my wife was born the same year my truck was... __________________ 2009 GMC 2500HD 6.0, 6 speed auto, stealth grey, 4x4 Z71, Bilsteins, Black Bear Tuned. Pulls the 10k fifth wheel all so easy. 1969 CST 350 black long bed, 3 on the floor, PS, AC, drum brakes, old school and love it.

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