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wedgemon · 09-10-2008, 12:14 PM

My almost 19 year old son just bought his first truck last night! Mom is PO'd - three Chevy's at the house!! I'm as proud as a new Daddy!!

Everyone gets a virtual Cee-Gar!!

79 Silverado K10 Shortbed. 454/TH400/NP205, duals, 35 inch tires. Needs windshield, left front fender has some crust & the 85 LTD seat has to go!!

I don't think the 454 was factory. I haven't run the VIN though - kid won't let me near it yet.

The "EVIL DAD" part of me thinks, when he decides 6 mpg and $150 fill-ups are too much for a working student... I'll have a new truck!!

- Dave

**old Rusty C10** · 09-10-2008, 04:09 PM

LOL dave thats one way of looking at it LOL the kid has your genes i guess

wedgemon · 09-10-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

LOL dave thats one way of looking at it LOL the kid has your genes i guess

ORC10 -

The fun parts is his two best buds (brothers) are hardcore F**D guys! 3 Broncos, 4 Trucks and an Excursion. Now, he gets to join me in the arguments with these guys! I mean, he's legally bound to, now! Right?

Nothin but smiles here!!

- Dave

DirtyLarry · 09-10-2008, 06:29 PM

That is a sweet first truck! He will sure enjoy that. Looks about how my '78 did when I got it 11 years ago.

79Silv4x4 · 09-10-2008, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by wedgemon

I don't think the 454 was factory. I haven't run the VIN though - kid won't let me near it yet.

- Dave

You are correct--it wasn't factory!

bigblock73 · 09-10-2008, 09:12 PM

You could get a 454 in a short bed 2wd, but I don't think so in a 4wd

79Silv4x4 · 09-10-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

You could get a 454 in a short bed 2wd, but I don't think so in a 4wd

Could you still get one in a 2wd in '79? I thought they phased those out before then. . .

72BlckButy · 09-10-2008, 09:17 PM

Great looking truck! Go buy the little lady one and maybe she'll then understand why we do this...

wedgemon · 09-11-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Go buy the little lady one and maybe she'll then understand why we do this...

72BB -

I tried that a couple times. She's 5' 3" and complains about the stock height K10.

Maybe she'd like a nice lowered 85 Silverado??? Hmmm?!?!?

- Dave

wicked_sky_gazer · 09-11-2008, 09:36 AM

Congrats to you and your son on your achievements

andresco50 · 09-11-2008, 03:53 PM

Awesome man!!...Hey in my family too my dad 2003, me 1975 and 2001, and we're going to buy a 2002 for my sister...... all trucks!!

09-10-2008, 12:14 PM	#1
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	All in the Family - My son carry's on TRADITION!! My almost 19 year old son just bought his first truck last night! Mom is PO'd - three Chevy's at the house!! I'm as proud as a new Daddy!! Everyone gets a virtual Cee-Gar!! 79 Silverado K10 Shortbed. 454/TH400/NP205, duals, 35 inch tires. Needs windshield, left front fender has some crust & the 85 LTD seat has to go!! I don't think the 454 was factory. I haven't run the VIN though - kid won't let me near it yet. The "EVIL DAD" part of me thinks, when he decides 6 mpg and $150 fill-ups are too much for a working student... I'll have a new truck!! - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

09-10-2008, 04:09 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	Re: All in the Family - My son carry's on TRADITION!! LOL dave thats one way of looking at it LOL the kid has your genes i guess __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

09-10-2008, 06:29 PM	#4
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: All in the Family - My son carry's on TRADITION!! That is a sweet first truck! He will sure enjoy that. Looks about how my '78 did when I got it 11 years ago. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

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72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: All in the Family - My son carry's on TRADITION!! Great looking truck! Go buy the little lady one and maybe she'll then understand why we do this... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-11-2008, 09:36 AM	#10
wicked_sky_gazer Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: owasso oklahoma Posts: 160	Re: All in the Family - My son carry's on TRADITION!! Congrats to you and your son on your achievements __________________ '81 c10 sw 355cid roller motor 350turbo with stage two shift kit, poor rear end gearing, not sure peg speed... speedo is mia.. project is temporarily on pause again... Thankyou wonderfull economy.. check it out Im not to worried i have an uncaning ability to save myself from some weeeiiirrd crap East Ok meet East Ok date Tony

09-11-2008, 03:53 PM	#11
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: All in the Family - My son carry's on TRADITION!! Awesome man!!...Hey in my family too my dad 2003, me 1975 and 2001, and we're going to buy a 2002 for my sister...... all trucks!! __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)



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