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**LEEVON** · 02-21-2013, 04:23 PM

Oh geez, I just threw up a little...loved that truck. I'm sorry!

Tx Firefighter · 02-21-2013, 04:32 PM

We transferred the title into his name on a Friday afternoon. He went on a camping trip after leaving the courthouse and never came home. The next week we got a change of address confirmation in the mail that he'd had his mail (and the title which was coming in the mail of course) to a new address.

I won't air too much dirty laundry here but it's been quite a strain on my marriage. Both mama being embarrassed and ashamed at her sons behavior and the intensity of my reaction to the screw job I got.

All of which leads to my next project, to be debuted soon. He did leave what was left of his previous truck when he ran off. Fortunately the title was in mamas name. She gave me the remnants of his old truck and and title as her best option as a peace offering to make right her sons behavior. It's a pretty junky truck. I was actually going to part it out but decided to build it into something cool just to spite the bastard.
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Jonboy · 02-21-2013, 04:41 PM

Sorry to hear that Kevin. Stepchildren certainly present their own challenges. Mine from my first marriage were, uh, interesting. I have some charcoal interior stuff if you need it, too.

Tx Firefighter · 02-21-2013, 04:47 PM

We will get through it I'm sure. I really adore Valerie and wouldn't want to be without her. I'd give up 1000 of those pickups to keep her my wife. I just have to mostly keep my thoughts and feeling to myself over the whole deal. There is no good to be gained by talking about it with her. She is mortified at her kids behavior and any further dialog only serves to rub her nose into it.

You guys will shake your head at this next build using his truck as the basis. I can squint my eyes and see the final product though. It's also the first project I have done that Valerie is vocally and vigorously pushing me to do. She says it will heal my sore feelings and she's been super motivating to me on the whole deal. I think it's her subconscious way of making amends.
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Tx Firefighter · 02-21-2013, 04:50 PM

I'm waiting to see if any of you catch my little joke in that last post
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**LEEVON** · 02-21-2013, 04:54 PM

I didn't catch the joke, but I'll be watching. Since you started this flatbed build I've seen a half dozen that caught my eye...never would have before.

Stoney · 02-21-2013, 04:56 PM

She bought you a new one.

Tx Firefighter · 02-21-2013, 05:00 PM

The joke is the little tag line under the post.
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Stoney · 02-21-2013, 05:05 PM

Good one.

**lolife99** · 02-21-2013, 05:15 PM

I understand raising step children.
It ended my marriage.

Love all your builds.
If you can build a cool 1-ton cab into a sweet 1/2-ton swb, you can do anything.
I've been following your detailed build threads for a long time.
I see a 4/6 dropped 73-87 stepside project in your future.
I'll be signing up again.

I really liked your 69 or 70 big block stepside you had years ago.
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SCOTI · 02-21-2013, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I understand raising step children.
It ended my marriage.

Love all your builds.
If you can build a cool 1-ton cab into a sweet 1/2-ton swb, you can do anything.
I've been following your detailed build threads for a long time.
I see a 4/6 dropped 73-87 stepside project in your future. I'll be signing up again.

I really liked your 69 or 70 big block stepside you had years ago.
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With big & little Ralleys

Greenlee · 02-21-2013, 08:46 PM

What truck did the little peckerwood get? I followed the 63 Farm Truck build. I must of missed one after that.
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Tx Firefighter · 02-21-2013, 09:10 PM

Brand new GM crate engine with about 700 miles on it. All new Moog suspension rebuild (600 dollars worth of parts), properly lowered and all powder coated (Belltech), new BF Goodrich tires on powder coated rally's, stainless Magnaflow exhaust front to back, every single A/C component new with genuine AC Delco parts, and every single piece or part in the engine compartment either new or fully restored and powder coated.

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bilfman · 02-21-2013, 09:41 PM

Cool stuff

Greenlee · 02-21-2013, 10:03 PM

I do remember that truck now. Very nice build!

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bigblock73 · 02-21-2013, 10:16 PM

Unreal for him to take the truck like that. Build the stepper, enjoy every mile in it...it will make you feel better.

I REALLY liked the 54 or 54 Chevy you had years ago, the orage one. I really wanted to buy it, but funds were an issue at that time.

Tx Firefighter · 02-21-2013, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Unreal for him to take the truck like that. Build the stepper, enjoy every mile in it...it will make you feel better.

I REALLY liked the 54 or 54 Chevy you had years ago, the orage one. I really wanted to buy it, but funds were an issue at that time.

I drove that car as my only vehicle through college, fire academy, and paramedic school. It was one of the best vehicles I ever built. I lost track of it since I sold it but did see it on the HAMB a few years later. Haven't seen a trace of it in the last 7-8 years though.

I'm proud to say I was one of the first guys to do the suede paint deal. There is a picture of it in Rod & Custom back in 2000. I had driven it up to Kansas for a show and the magazine people thought it was neat that I drove it so much. I had to, it was my only means of transportation.

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ryanroo · 02-21-2013, 10:44 PM

I really liked that SWB truck as well. the attention to detail, as always, was amazing. i am pretty peeved that you were raked over the coals like that.

Primered_69 · 02-22-2013, 12:53 AM

Sorry that happened to you. If you need some parts hunted down let me know
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tip · 02-22-2013, 12:46 PM

One of my favorite project threads. I love the attention to detail.

My goal is to be able to do small powdercoat jobs one my own stuff, what do you recommend for a good setup? I've been doing research and I'm getting all kinds of different answers...

Keep up the great work. Wish my '86 C30 had TBI

Tx Firefighter · 02-22-2013, 03:55 PM

Tip, when I get home tonight to my iPad and not on my phone I'll give you all the pointers I can to get you on the coating game.
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68Timber · 02-22-2013, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Tip, when I get home tonight to my iPad and not on my phone I'll give you all the pointers I can to get you on the coating game.
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In for this. That inexpensive (cheap?) kit at Harbor Freight + a used kitchen oven looks interesting to guys busy shaking rattle cans.

tip · 02-22-2013, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Tip, when I get home tonight to my iPad and not on my phone I'll give you all the pointers I can to get you on the coating game.

Thanks!

Trekster · 02-23-2013, 12:21 AM

Your title caught my eye. I like 1 ton dually flatbeds. You do great work. Sorry about your step son. My step son is a great kid.

jdl71 · 02-23-2013, 12:41 PM

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I was just thinking of that this morning. I'm going to weld a tie down on the back edge of the bed in the center. Then I can hook a chain to it and lay it out forward so they set the bale on top of the chain. Then when it comes time to unload, just throw the chain over the top of the bale and tie it off to something and yank.

You could try one of these

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02-21-2013, 04:23 PM	#126
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build Oh geez, I just threw up a little...loved that truck. I'm sorry! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

02-21-2013, 04:32 PM	#127
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build We transferred the title into his name on a Friday afternoon. He went on a camping trip after leaving the courthouse and never came home. The next week we got a change of address confirmation in the mail that he'd had his mail (and the title which was coming in the mail of course) to a new address. I won't air too much dirty laundry here but it's been quite a strain on my marriage. Both mama being embarrassed and ashamed at her sons behavior and the intensity of my reaction to the screw job I got. All of which leads to my next project, to be debuted soon. He did leave what was left of his previous truck when he ran off. Fortunately the title was in mamas name. She gave me the remnants of his old truck and and title as her best option as a peace offering to make right her sons behavior. It's a pretty junky truck. I was actually going to part it out but decided to build it into something cool just to spite the bastard. Posted via Mobile Device

02-21-2013, 04:41 PM	#128
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build Sorry to hear that Kevin. Stepchildren certainly present their own challenges. Mine from my first marriage were, uh, interesting. I have some charcoal interior stuff if you need it, too.

02-21-2013, 04:47 PM	#129
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build We will get through it I'm sure. I really adore Valerie and wouldn't want to be without her. I'd give up 1000 of those pickups to keep her my wife. I just have to mostly keep my thoughts and feeling to myself over the whole deal. There is no good to be gained by talking about it with her. She is mortified at her kids behavior and any further dialog only serves to rub her nose into it. You guys will shake your head at this next build using his truck as the basis. I can squint my eyes and see the final product though. It's also the first project I have done that Valerie is vocally and vigorously pushing me to do. She says it will heal my sore feelings and she's been super motivating to me on the whole deal. I think it's her subconscious way of making amends. Sent from the psychiatrists couch via Mobile Device Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 02-21-2013 at 05:00 PM.

02-21-2013, 04:50 PM	#130
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build I'm waiting to see if any of you catch my little joke in that last post Posted via Mobile Device

02-21-2013, 04:54 PM	#131
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build I didn't catch the joke, but I'll be watching. Since you started this flatbed build I've seen a half dozen that caught my eye...never would have before. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

02-21-2013, 04:56 PM	#132
Stoney Farm Truck Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Village, Texas Posts: 547	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build She bought you a new one. __________________ 1969 CST/10 1984 K5 Blazer 4x4 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Mike Jersey Village, Tx

02-21-2013, 05:00 PM	#133
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build The joke is the little tag line under the post. Posted via Mobile Device

02-21-2013, 05:05 PM	#134
Stoney Farm Truck Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Village, Texas Posts: 547	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build Good one. __________________ 1969 CST/10 1984 K5 Blazer 4x4 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Mike Jersey Village, Tx

02-21-2013, 05:15 PM	#135
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build I understand raising step children. It ended my marriage. Love all your builds. If you can build a cool 1-ton cab into a sweet 1/2-ton swb, you can do anything. I've been following your detailed build threads for a long time. I see a 4/6 dropped 73-87 stepside project in your future. I'll be signing up again. I really liked your 69 or 70 big block stepside you had years ago. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-21-2013, 08:46 PM	#137
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build What truck did the little peckerwood get? I followed the 63 Farm Truck build. I must of missed one after that. Posted via Mobile Device

02-21-2013, 09:10 PM	#138
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build Brand new GM crate engine with about 700 miles on it. All new Moog suspension rebuild (600 dollars worth of parts), properly lowered and all powder coated (Belltech), new BF Goodrich tires on powder coated rally's, stainless Magnaflow exhaust front to back, every single A/C component new with genuine AC Delco parts, and every single piece or part in the engine compartment either new or fully restored and powder coated. Posted via Mobile Device

02-21-2013, 09:41 PM	#139
bilfman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Regina, SK, Canada Posts: 622	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build Cool stuff __________________ 1979 Chevy Dually Crew 4X4 454, D60 Tru-trac, D70 Detroit Locker, 3.73, 4L80E/NP205 1971 GMC 3/4 Ton 4X4 Last edited by bilfman; 02-21-2013 at 09:43 PM. Reason: hmm

02-21-2013, 10:03 PM	#140
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build I do remember that truck now. Very nice build! Posted via Mobile Device

02-21-2013, 10:16 PM	#141
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build Unreal for him to take the truck like that. Build the stepper, enjoy every mile in it...it will make you feel better. I REALLY liked the 54 or 54 Chevy you had years ago, the orage one. I really wanted to buy it, but funds were an issue at that time. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale



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02-21-2013, 10:44 PM	#143
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build I really liked that SWB truck as well. the attention to detail, as always, was amazing. i am pretty peeved that you were raked over the coals like that. __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

02-22-2013, 12:53 AM	#144
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build Sorry that happened to you. If you need some parts hunted down let me know Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

02-22-2013, 12:46 PM	#145
tip Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pierce, WA Posts: 115	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build One of my favorite project threads. I love the attention to detail. My goal is to be able to do small powdercoat jobs one my own stuff, what do you recommend for a good setup? I've been doing research and I'm getting all kinds of different answers... Keep up the great work. Wish my '86 C30 had TBI

02-22-2013, 03:55 PM	#146
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build Tip, when I get home tonight to my iPad and not on my phone I'll give you all the pointers I can to get you on the coating game. Posted via Mobile Device

02-23-2013, 12:21 AM	#149
Trekster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Brigham City Utah Posts: 157	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build Your title caught my eye. I like 1 ton dually flatbeds. You do great work. Sorry about your step son. My step son is a great kid.

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