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63deluxfleet · 11-25-2009, 01:20 AM

man my uncle has had this truck in his backyard for years. it was all cherry in 2002 and since then it just sat because he works out of state. i told him give me the keys and ill start her up for you once in a while. he said no. he plans to give it to my cousin next year when he is a junior in highschool. by then it will need new paint, carberator, tires (sunrott) and the bed wood is weathered. waterspotted rallye rings and centers. a damn shame. he would rather have gym in the garage than a home for this beauty. what do you guys think? by the way no car cover and sits all year in the ca sun the interior is faded...

**clay68c10** · 11-25-2009, 01:26 AM

I just don't get it. How can you let something nice just sit like that?
A little cleanup and it would be a nice driver.

I hate to say it, but that kid will probably just tear it up, his pops doesn't have any respect for it so he won't either.

Andy4639 · 11-25-2009, 01:31 AM

I hate it for you, but it's his truck. Have you tried talking him into fixing it up so it would be ready for your cousin?
Ask him to let you help him fix it up.

texanidiot25 · 11-25-2009, 01:36 AM

Why doesn't he give it to you? Is there any incentive to give it to your cousin, as in him actually being a true car guy?

OARNGESI · 11-25-2009, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by texanidiot25

why doesn't he give it to you? Is there any incentive to give it to your cousin, as in him actually being a true car guy?

wouldnt his cousin be his uncles son aint that incentive enough

**special-K** · 11-25-2009, 08:12 AM

I think it`s neat that he`s saving it for his son.I dunno...from where I`m standing it`s pretty darned harmless leaving a vehicle in the California sun than let it rot and mold under rain clouds and through winters with growth all up around it.That damage on the dash pad isn`t from sitting.It should be getting started from time to time.But,it doesn`t always matter.It`s just the safe thing to do.The paint will buff out.I don`t see how this uncle disrespects the truck,either.He wouldn`t own it if he didn`t appreciate it.He appreciates it enough to want his son to drive it.Most people don`t put their kids in 40 year gas guzzlin`trucks as their first vehicle unless it`s something they`re into.

DZL1 · 11-25-2009, 08:46 AM

Very nice truck. Mines garage kept and doesn't look as good as that one.

DZL1.

mclairmo · 11-25-2009, 02:25 PM

I think the truck should at least be covered. I live here in SoCal and the sun destroys everything, paint, rubber, cloth, etc. You have to run the thing once in awhile and cover it up. If the cousin did not help build it, he will likely not respect all the work that went into it and will trash it. Hopefully, he will prove us all wrong.

no moa · 11-25-2009, 03:26 PM

Go by a cheap cover, and have your cousin help you cover it at least. Thats crazy

cdowns · 11-25-2009, 03:40 PM

i personally hate when buttinskis try and tell me what i should do with my stuff

**fine69** · 11-25-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

i personally hate when buttinskis try and tell me what i should do with my stuff

Amen to that.

hayhauler71 · 11-25-2009, 03:51 PM

Buy your uncle a car cover for Christmas with a free install.

63deluxfleet · 11-25-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

i personally hate when buttinskis try and tell me what i should do with my stuff

i see your point but there is a thin line between carelessness and ignorance. my uncle makes 6 figures a year and is verrry narcissistic. he thinks he knows everything and everybody tells him to at least cover it up. i think he does it on purpose to tick people off. idk must be nice...he spent a lot of money fixing it up, dont you guys think that is just the dumbest thing to do?? why spend all that money just to have it rott? by the way the sun does affect the truck negativly, the tires that were once new are all sunrotted, the freshly reupholstered seats are faded to a light red instead of the bighter red. also the rubber around the windshield is cracking. i know that it aint mine, but do i have a good point here guys??

Thealien · 11-25-2009, 05:00 PM

I do really understand. BUT it is HIS truck end of discussion?

If he wants to use it for target practice it is his truck. That would be a shame but his truck his choice.

*Shane* · 11-25-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

i personally hate when buttinskis try and tell me what i should do with my stuff

Also in the wise word's of fine69 ... AMEN.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-25-2009, 06:01 PM

I know it sucks, but it is his truck. All you can do is hope his son will take better care of it and enjoy it.

mclairmo · 11-25-2009, 08:23 PM

I think the OP has a good point and being family, I think he does have the right to nicely and politely advise his uncle. I don't think he should butt in or tell anyone what to do but I also think it is ok for him to kindly make a suggestion to his uncle . . . just once. If uncle tells him to go pound sand, end of dissussion, it's his truck.

texanidiot25 · 11-25-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by OARNGESI

wouldnt his cousin be his uncles son aint that incentive enough

I didn't see it that way. I have a big family here so not all cousins are from the same uncle (boy that doesn't sound redneck).

C/10 King · 11-25-2009, 09:17 PM

If your Uncle doesn't listen...talk to your cousin, If your cousin doesn't listen... kick his as..er butt.

Boy thats too nice a truck to let waste away!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-25-2009, 09:30 PM

Its his he can do with it as he wants it sucks I know but maybe you cousin will hate the truck and sell it to you?

retodd7711 · 11-25-2009, 10:38 PM

Sometimes you just gotta shake your head and walk away.

unclewatts · 11-26-2009, 12:00 AM

63deluxfleet · 11-26-2009, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

If your Uncle doesn't listen...talk to your cousin, If your cousin doesn't listen... kick his as..er butt.

Boy thats too nice a truck to let waste away!

well i went by the house today(my uncle is down for thanksgiving) and me and my cousin cleaned out the carb and changed the fuel filter. my uncle gave me money to go and buy some oil and and filter, we changed that out too.i took my battery out of my truck and gave the truck a temporary transplant. well we started her up after a lot of pumping and she sounds nice! by the way it has a 383 stroker. ....well me and my cuz went down the street and filled up the tank, and i brought her back and parked her after my cousin washed her. by the way rene i almost got my uncle to let me take this to your c10 get together man but he didnt have tags...

ill get some pics tomorow and im getting my cousin his first car cover so ill post the pics tomorrow hopefully

Hellbent · 11-26-2009, 08:50 AM

Look into my eyes...

You are getting sleepy......
One...Two...Three...

Now is the time to start working on your cousin. You will buddy up with him, he will now become your best friend. You will buy some import tuner magazines and get him interested. You will persuade him into thinking that that old truck isn't cool. You will buy a Civic and trick it out, but you wont fall victim to the import bug. Remember it's all part of your big plan. He will want your import. You will reluctantly trade him. You will then send Hellbent all your money, beer and nudy magazines...

At the count of three you will wake up and begin working your plan...
Three....Two....One!

**clay68c10** · 11-26-2009, 12:15 PM

Well, that's cool you guys got it running.

Maybe it'll be the kid's pride and joy.

11-25-2009, 01:20 AM	#1
63deluxfleet Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: dinuba, ca Posts: 623	look what my uncle has in the backyard man my uncle has had this truck in his backyard for years. it was all cherry in 2002 and since then it just sat because he works out of state. i told him give me the keys and ill start her up for you once in a while. he said no. he plans to give it to my cousin next year when he is a junior in highschool. by then it will need new paint, carberator, tires (sunrott) and the bed wood is weathered. waterspotted rallye rings and centers. a damn shame. he would rather have gym in the garage than a home for this beauty. what do you guys think? by the way no car cover and sits all year in the ca sun the interior is faded... Attached Images __________________ A girl phoned me the other day and said... Come on over, there's nobody home. I went over. Nobody was home. -Rodney Dangerfield .......THE ROAD TO HELL IS PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS.....

11-25-2009, 01:26 AM	#2
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,979	Re: look what my uncle has in the backyard I just don't get it. How can you let something nice just sit like that? A little cleanup and it would be a nice driver. I hate to say it, but that kid will probably just tear it up, his pops doesn't have any respect for it so he won't either. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ Last edited by clay68c10; 11-25-2009 at 01:27 AM.

11-25-2009, 01:31 AM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: look what my uncle has in the backyard I hate it for you, but it's his truck. Have you tried talking him into fixing it up so it would be ready for your cousin? Ask him to let you help him fix it up. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-25-2009, 01:36 AM	#4
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: look what my uncle has in the backyard Why doesn't he give it to you? Is there any incentive to give it to your cousin, as in him actually being a true car guy?

11-25-2009, 08:12 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: look what my uncle has in the backyard I think it`s neat that he`s saving it for his son.I dunno...from where I`m standing it`s pretty darned harmless leaving a vehicle in the California sun than let it rot and mold under rain clouds and through winters with growth all up around it.That damage on the dash pad isn`t from sitting.It should be getting started from time to time.But,it doesn`t always matter.It`s just the safe thing to do.The paint will buff out.I don`t see how this uncle disrespects the truck,either.He wouldn`t own it if he didn`t appreciate it.He appreciates it enough to want his son to drive it.Most people don`t put their kids in 40 year gas guzzlin`trucks as their first vehicle unless it`s something they`re into. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 11-25-2009 at 08:19 AM.

11-25-2009, 08:46 AM	#7
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: look what my uncle has in the backyard Very nice truck. Mines garage kept and doesn't look as good as that one. DZL1.

11-25-2009, 02:25 PM	#8
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: look what my uncle has in the backyard I think the truck should at least be covered. I live here in SoCal and the sun destroys everything, paint, rubber, cloth, etc. You have to run the thing once in awhile and cover it up. If the cousin did not help build it, he will likely not respect all the work that went into it and will trash it. Hopefully, he will prove us all wrong.

11-25-2009, 03:26 PM	#9
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: look what my uncle has in the backyard Go by a cheap cover, and have your cousin help you cover it at least. Thats crazy

11-25-2009, 03:40 PM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: look what my uncle has in the backyard i personally hate when buttinskis try and tell me what i should do with my stuff __________________ 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

11-25-2009, 03:51 PM	#12
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: look what my uncle has in the backyard Buy your uncle a car cover for Christmas with a free install.

11-25-2009, 05:00 PM	#14
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,125	Re: look what my uncle has in the backyard I do really understand. BUT it is HIS truck end of discussion? If he wants to use it for target practice it is his truck. That would be a shame but his truck his choice.

11-25-2009, 06:01 PM	#16
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11-25-2009, 08:23 PM	#17
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: look what my uncle has in the backyard I think the OP has a good point and being family, I think he does have the right to nicely and politely advise his uncle. I don't think he should butt in or tell anyone what to do but I also think it is ok for him to kindly make a suggestion to his uncle . . . just once. If uncle tells him to go pound sand, end of dissussion, it's his truck.

11-25-2009, 09:17 PM	#19
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: look what my uncle has in the backyard If your Uncle doesn't listen...talk to your cousin, If your cousin doesn't listen... kick his as..er butt. Boy thats too nice a truck to let waste away! __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

11-25-2009, 09:30 PM	#20
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11-25-2009, 10:38 PM	#21
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: look what my uncle has in the backyard Sometimes you just gotta shake your head and walk away. __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

11-26-2009, 12:00 AM	#22
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11-26-2009, 08:50 AM	#24
Hellbent Don't blame the messenger Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 318	Re: look what my uncle has in the backyard Look into my eyes... You are getting sleepy...... One...Two...Three... Now is the time to start working on your cousin. You will buddy up with him, he will now become your best friend. You will buy some import tuner magazines and get him interested. You will persuade him into thinking that that old truck isn't cool. You will buy a Civic and trick it out, but you wont fall victim to the import bug. Remember it's all part of your big plan. He will want your import. You will reluctantly trade him. You will then send Hellbent all your money, beer and nudy magazines... At the count of three you will wake up and begin working your plan... Three....Two....One! __________________ On the Level Just a guy with a hammer and a grinder. OH!, and an HOA- enough said...: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372525 "Some drink from the fountain of knowledge while others just gargle."

11-26-2009, 12:15 PM	#25
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,979	Re: look what my uncle has in the backyard Well, that's cool you guys got it running. Maybe it'll be the kid's pride and joy. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

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