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WB72 · 06-30-2004, 12:42 AM

After 3 years of complaining about me spending too much time and money on the truck, I took her and my 5 year old boy to the beach yesterday. When we got back, she said that she was embarassed to ride in the truck, because everyone commented on what a nice truck it was, and she didn't know what to say. She then said she could see that the time was not wasted.

PS. I didn't even have to ask her to brush the sand off of her feet.
( I think she will be a keeper. )

jhow66 · 06-30-2004, 12:56 AM

Looks like the truck will be also--nice job!

WB72 · 06-30-2004, 01:10 AM

that is what I was talking about, I think I will keep the wife too!

jhow66 · 06-30-2004, 01:13 AM

Don't let her read your last post.

buckola · 06-30-2004, 05:46 AM

My wife never complained but she often questioned why I work so hard on an old truck. One day I finally convinced her to come with me to a car show at the local drag strip. She was surprised at the attention and compliments the truck received. I even overheard her taking credit for the work ?!?!?.
She now asks if there are any shows that she can attend.

Blue Beard · 06-30-2004, 07:05 AM

Give her credit for working on the truck....

Even though she may have complained, you still got it done. So in a way she helped on it.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-30-2004, 07:17 AM

Right one that is one sweet resto you did on that thing.....

cdowns · 06-30-2004, 07:26 AM

where's the swimsuit pictures???

weasel29gm · 06-30-2004, 07:30 AM

Super truck and super wife!!!!!!!!

70ChevyLongbed · 06-30-2004, 08:09 AM

Great job!

Here's an avatar of that pic... if you are interested

68C15 · 06-30-2004, 08:32 AM

sweet truck you have there! even better wife! could your life get any better?
BTW, perfect stance. I am so jealous.

WB72 · 06-30-2004, 10:00 AM

Thanks for the Avatar 70chevlongbed

I think I'll keep the old one for a while, it still gives me flashbacks of the "Old Days"

**D.PASSMORE** · 06-30-2004, 10:07 AM

Listen to this one, I'm stationed in Kuwait until early 2005 and been here for while. Seems my wife has pretty much parked her 2000 4 runner and has been driving my 72 4x4 on a constant basis. When ask her why: she likes being higher up so other people (guys) don't stare. Yeah right! I say's " but gas is really expensive and its hard to find a parking place at your offfice". she reply's" i get there early enough to get a good parking space and I'm just driving to work and home so it not that expensive". Go figure. When I get pictures of the house, I see my truck in the drive way and her 4 runner in the garage. Well, wives and women will be what they are and if they enjoy something you like, you are better off. Damn I just hope she dose'nt get a wreck, Man thats my truck and I hope she makes it too. he he!!

Bill72BB · 06-30-2004, 10:30 AM

Nice truck ,sounds like a great wife.

Beach's in Canada EH !

*chevytruckfan* · 06-30-2004, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WB72

that is what I was talking about, I think I will keep the wife too!

I once got a motorcycle for my wife...I thought it was a pretty good deal.

70ChevyLongbed · 06-30-2004, 10:56 AM

Here's one that gives you the best of both worlds

Burnsman · 06-30-2004, 11:15 AM

Hey longbed, how do you get the avatar to switch like that? Can you do more than 2? 3 or 4????????

Brian

ChevLoRay · 06-30-2004, 11:57 AM

Your wife changed her mind and you have to tell us?? As far as I can tell, it is their right.....or so mine tells me.

Nice truck. She just doesn't like to draw attention. My mom was like that, too. It's a good trait.

70ChevyLongbed · 06-30-2004, 12:52 PM

Brian,

I use GIF Animator and you can use as many frames as you like. The board has a file size limit to avatars (can't remember the numbers right now). So that can play a part in how many pics you might want to try to use, but I can also adjust the file sizes within the program.

Let me know if you want me to make one for you... I'd be glad to.

Here's an example:

Stano · 07-01-2004, 02:09 AM

That is a beautiful truck you got there, and it sounds like you were blessed with a good wife too. Hang on to em.

WB72 · 07-01-2004, 10:55 AM

70ChevyLongbed, Thanks I think I'll use that one.

70ChevyLongbed · 07-01-2004, 11:52 AM

Cool... I hope it didn't seem like I was pushing an avatar on ya... I just like to make them.

**Canadian694x4** · 07-01-2004, 12:54 PM

Truck looks amazing man, Great Work!

toddtheodd · 07-01-2004, 05:20 PM

What is the drop on that? That's about the stance I want for mine.
My girl keeps trying to take my truck as well. She likes it because it's loud.

Orange70chevy · 07-01-2004, 05:27 PM

I would like to know the drop to and what size wheels and tires?
Your truck sure looks sharp!!!!!!!!

06-30-2004, 12:42 AM	#1
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	My wife changed her mind... After 3 years of complaining about me spending too much time and money on the truck, I took her and my 5 year old boy to the beach yesterday. When we got back, she said that she was embarassed to ride in the truck, because everyone commented on what a nice truck it was, and she didn't know what to say. She then said she could see that the time was not wasted. PS. I didn't even have to ask her to brush the sand off of her feet. ( I think she will be a keeper. ) Attached Images __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

06-30-2004, 12:56 AM	#2
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Looks like the truck will be also--nice job! __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

06-30-2004, 01:10 AM	#3
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	that is what I was talking about, I think I will keep the wife too! __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

06-30-2004, 01:13 AM	#4
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Don't let her read your last post. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

06-30-2004, 05:46 AM	#5
buckola 1 Wrench / 10 Knuckles Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Burlington Ontario Posts: 179	My wife never complained but she often questioned why I work so hard on an old truck. One day I finally convinced her to come with me to a car show at the local drag strip. She was surprised at the attention and compliments the truck received. I even overheard her taking credit for the work ?!?!?. She now asks if there are any shows that she can attend. __________________ 1970 GMC Custom Vortec Heads, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Crane 272 Energizer, Hedman Full Length HTC Headers 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8. 1/4 mile 13.3 1973 Z1 900 Kawasaki ( all original)

06-30-2004, 07:05 AM	#6
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Give her credit for working on the truck.... Even though she may have complained, you still got it done. So in a way she helped on it. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

06-30-2004, 07:17 AM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Right one that is one sweet resto you did on that thing.....

06-30-2004, 07:26 AM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	where's the swimsuit pictures??? __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-30-2004, 07:30 AM	#9
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Super truck and super wife!!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

06-30-2004, 08:09 AM	#10
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,266	Great job! Here's an avatar of that pic... if you are interested __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold

06-30-2004, 08:32 AM	#11
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	sweet truck you have there! even better wife! could your life get any better? BTW, perfect stance. I am so jealous. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

06-30-2004, 10:00 AM	#12
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	Thanks for the Avatar 70chevlongbed I think I'll keep the old one for a while, it still gives me flashbacks of the "Old Days" __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

06-30-2004, 10:07 AM	#13
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,054	The wife and the trucks Listen to this one, I'm stationed in Kuwait until early 2005 and been here for while. Seems my wife has pretty much parked her 2000 4 runner and has been driving my 72 4x4 on a constant basis. When ask her why: she likes being higher up so other people (guys) don't stare. Yeah right! I say's " but gas is really expensive and its hard to find a parking place at your offfice". she reply's" i get there early enough to get a good parking space and I'm just driving to work and home so it not that expensive". Go figure. When I get pictures of the house, I see my truck in the drive way and her 4 runner in the garage. Well, wives and women will be what they are and if they enjoy something you like, you are better off. Damn I just hope she dose'nt get a wreck, Man thats my truck and I hope she makes it too. he he!! __________________ DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie)

06-30-2004, 10:30 AM	#14
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	Nice truck ,sounds like a great wife. Beach's in Canada EH ! __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

06-30-2004, 10:56 AM	#16
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,266	Here's one that gives you the best of both worlds __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold



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06-30-2004, 11:15 AM	#17
Burnsman Chevy Freak Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Meadville, Pa. Posts: 2,804	avatar Hey longbed, how do you get the avatar to switch like that? Can you do more than 2? 3 or 4???????? Brian __________________ 69 GMC SWB, 350 70 Chevy LWB, 350 55 chevy gasser, 461 73 Camaro, 496 67 RS Camaro, 406 64 Chevelle, 588 71 Nova, 565 67 Camaro, 461

06-30-2004, 11:57 AM	#18
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Your wife changed her mind and you have to tell us?? As far as I can tell, it is their right.....or so mine tells me. Nice truck. She just doesn't like to draw attention. My mom was like that, too. It's a good trait. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-30-2004, 12:52 PM	#19
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,266	Brian, I use GIF Animator and you can use as many frames as you like. The board has a file size limit to avatars (can't remember the numbers right now). So that can play a part in how many pics you might want to try to use, but I can also adjust the file sizes within the program. Let me know if you want me to make one for you... I'd be glad to. Here's an example: __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold

07-01-2004, 02:09 AM	#20
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	That is a beautiful truck you got there, and it sounds like you were blessed with a good wife too. Hang on to em. __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

07-01-2004, 10:55 AM	#21
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	70ChevyLongbed, Thanks I think I'll use that one. __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

07-01-2004, 11:52 AM	#22
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,266	Cool... I hope it didn't seem like I was pushing an avatar on ya... I just like to make them. __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold

07-01-2004, 12:54 PM	#23
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	Truck looks amazing man, Great Work! __________________ 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.

07-01-2004, 05:20 PM	#24
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	What is the drop on that? That's about the stance I want for mine. My girl keeps trying to take my truck as well. She likes it because it's loud.

07-01-2004, 05:27 PM	#25
Orange70chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Penelope, Texas Posts: 393	I would like to know the drop to and what size wheels and tires? Your truck sure looks sharp!!!!!!!!

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