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Andy4639 · 12-20-2011, 03:54 PM

I know nothing about taking pictures but I try.
I read about this bridge a few weeks ago on the local news website. I figured today was a good as time as any.
These first few are to give you some background.
They don't allow vehicles on the bridge anymore but I got lucky and there was a Greenville SC groundsman there doing some work. He took the gate down and let me go right up to it for the pictures. Thank you! I drove for 1 hr to get there and it said nothing about being blocked off.
It started raining when I left so I got done just in time. Drove home and washed it off in the rain and parked it in the garage.

I see why they don't want vehicles on it anymore.

I wished they hadn't put the fence up but I guess they have to for walking across it.

Zoomin · 12-20-2011, 04:01 PM

Nice pics!
Posted via Mobile Device

68gmsee · 12-20-2011, 04:19 PM

Nice and scenic...

Here's a tip on how to do the pics.

You can print and follow these steps:

note: to resize pics, look in the internet for a "resizing" program. I use the one
that came from Microsoft. To see if you have it, right click on a picture and look
in the drop down box to see if it has "resize pictures." I use the smallest size.

1. After you click on "reply" or create a new topic, click on the small paper clip
above the post or go to manage attachments on the bottom of your thread box.

2. A "Manage Attachments" pop up box will appear. Click on a "browse" box.

3. On the next "Choose file" popup you can look for your picture folder by clicking
on the down arrow in the "Look in" box. (I keep mine in a "Truck" Folder)

4. Right mouse click on an open spot on the folder and click on "view thumbnails" to
see the actual pictures.

5. Click on the picture you want. The name will appear in the "File name" box on the bottom.

6. Click on "Open" to the right of the file name box.

7. The "Manage attachments" box will appear again with the name or picture information location on the first box.

8. If you have more pics, click the next "Browse" box, etc... Then when finished, click the "Upload" box.

9. After it finishes uploading, close the "Manage attachments" box.

10. Click on "Preview Post" box before you submit so you can preview your post.

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black_sheep454 · 12-20-2011, 04:19 PM

Looking good.
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Andy4639 · 12-20-2011, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68gmsee

Nice and scenic...

Here's a tip on how to do the pics.

You can print and follow these steps:

note: to resize pics, look in the internet for a "resizing" program. I use the one
that came from Microsoft. To see if you have it, right click on a picture and look
in the drop down box to see if it has "resize pictures." I use the smallest size.

1. After you click on "reply" or create a new topic, click on the small paper clip
above the post or go to manage attachments on the bottom of your thread box.

2. A "Manage Attachments" pop up box will appear. Click on a "browse" box.

3. On the next "Choose file" popup you can look for your picture folder by clicking
on the down arrow in the "Look in" box. (I keep mine in a "Truck" Folder)

4. Right mouse click on an open spot on the folder and click on "view thumbnails" to
see the actual pictures.

5. Click on the picture you want. The name will appear in the "File name" box on the bottom.

6. Click on "Open" to the right of the file name box.

7. The "Manage attachments" box will appear again with the name or picture information location on the first box.

8. If you have more pics, click the next "Browse" box, etc... Then when finished, click the "Upload" box.

9. After it finishes uploading, close the "Manage attachments" box.

10. Click on "Preview Post" box before you submit so you can preview your post.

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Wasn't talking about posting them. Lol..I meant I don't know how to take artistic shots like some on here do. Thanks for the tips though!

68gmsee · 12-20-2011, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Wasn't talking about posting them. Lol..I meant I don't know how to take artistic shots like some on here do. Thanks for the tips though!

Gotcha... Pictures looked good to me.

One thing though, if you do post them using the site software, they fit just right in the page without having to widen the window or scroll left or right to see the whole picture.

jackyl9999 · 12-20-2011, 07:08 PM

Hey andy. That truck looks like the print that I got in the mail the other day!!

Andy4639 · 12-20-2011, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackyl9999

Hey andy. That truck looks like the print that I got in the mail the other day!!

Yea I bet it did. I got a pretty blue GMC myself. Man I was all stoked when I walked in from work and saw the tube on the table. I mailed it Monday morning back to you. They said Thursday but more like Friday. Then I told them I want confirmation and he said well maybe Saturday because of the hollidays!

jackyl9999 · 12-20-2011, 07:18 PM

Thats exactly what happened to me. I saw the tube and was all excited opened it up and .......WTH Same body style but red? Then I remember seeing your truck on sam's website.

I emailed him and that settled what I thought had happened. No worries though.

Nice truck by the way.

Steve

Andy4639 · 12-20-2011, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackyl9999

Thats exactly what happened to me. I saw the tube and was all excited opened it up and .......WTH Same body style but red? Then I remember seeing your truck on sam's website.

I emailed him and that settled what I thought had happened. No worries though.

Nice truck by the way.

Steve

Thanks same to you. My wife really liked the back drop and said why didn't you do that? I said I haven't ever seen a place like that to stop. I just hope you have it by Christmas. This one will go right beside mine with Chip Foose shaking hands in front of the truck.

Andy4639 · 12-20-2011, 09:31 PM

This was a few years ago. Went down to the show in braslinton GA for Chip Foose kids. I got to meet him for about 2 minutes I guess. Long enough to shake my hand and say hello.

I had to fill my truck up today also. $75.00 and it's not even full.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-20-2011, 09:54 PM

Good looking pics of your ride thanks for posting them.. Where did you guys get the renderings done?

Andy4639 · 12-20-2011, 10:16 PM

They are here. He is a member on the board. Sam Ames! He does great work. His website is in the 3 post.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496159

**allchevy58** · 12-21-2011, 01:30 AM

Great pictures, that was nice of the groungsman to let you do that, lucky,lucky.

sanford66 · 12-21-2011, 01:49 AM

Great pics! I like to see historic sites like that taken care of and preserved. Joseph

Andy4639 · 12-21-2011, 01:55 AM

Thanks guy's,
Yes it was lucky I got him to do it. I guess it was the season!

**special-K** · 12-21-2011, 08:41 AM

Those shots came out nice! I love that old stuff. We have a few covered bridges around the county and they are still used. I go across one on my way to Carlisle and always hope I'm not too loaded up too bad

. It's rated at 6t,though

Andy4639 · 12-21-2011, 10:32 AM

I know there is a covered bridge up in Davidson NC some where it's been posted before. I plan to go up some time and take some pic's. Maybe get a couple of trucks together and do it. Get a couple of differant places to go and take pictures.

jackyl9999,
I like the new Avatar man looks great!

Andy4639 · 12-22-2011, 10:13 AM

The weather isn't cooperating at all with me on my goal. I was planning another trip to here today. This is about 20 minutes up the road from me.

http://bbayles.home.mindspring.com/pickens/hagood.htm

Chris4x4Gill2 · 12-22-2011, 05:07 PM

There is an old covered bridge close to me as well, Ive never taken the time to see it though. I need to make it a point ot see it soon.

Andy4639 · 12-22-2011, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris4x4Gill2

There is an old covered bridge close to me as well, Ive never taken the time to see it though. I need to make it a point ot see it soon.

Get the truck out and take it for a spin up there! What are you waiting on.

stsalvage · 12-23-2011, 06:31 AM

I love the movie with Clint Eastwood IN the Bridges of Madison county and his 1960--63 Green GMC truck and them old Bridges and the one on Smokey and the Bandit

Andy4639 · 12-23-2011, 10:26 AM

Well I just woke up and it's sunny out so I'm going for a little ride. Going to give it a few hrs to dry the streets off a little more though. The wife has plans to cook all day so I have all day to ride around and see what I can find.
Finished all our shopping yesterday.
Waisted trip. The mill was to far away. Didn't get any shots. I may try later today some where else.

12-20-2011, 03:54 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Another try! I know nothing about taking pictures but I try. I read about this bridge a few weeks ago on the local news website. I figured today was a good as time as any. These first few are to give you some background. They don't allow vehicles on the bridge anymore but I got lucky and there was a Greenville SC groundsman there doing some work. He took the gate down and let me go right up to it for the pictures. Thank you! I drove for 1 hr to get there and it said nothing about being blocked off. It started raining when I left so I got done just in time. Drove home and washed it off in the rain and parked it in the garage. I see why they don't want vehicles on it anymore. I wished they hadn't put the fence up but I guess they have to for walking across it. __________________ 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.

12-20-2011, 04:01 PM	#2
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Another try! Nice pics! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

12-20-2011, 04:19 PM	#3
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Another try! Nice and scenic... Here's a tip on how to do the pics. You can print and follow these steps: note: to resize pics, look in the internet for a "resizing" program. I use the one that came from Microsoft. To see if you have it, right click on a picture and look in the drop down box to see if it has "resize pictures." I use the smallest size. 1. After you click on "reply" or create a new topic, click on the small paper clip above the post or go to manage attachments on the bottom of your thread box. 2. A "Manage Attachments" pop up box will appear. Click on a "browse" box. 3. On the next "Choose file" popup you can look for your picture folder by clicking on the down arrow in the "Look in" box. (I keep mine in a "Truck" Folder) 4. Right mouse click on an open spot on the folder and click on "view thumbnails" to see the actual pictures. 5. Click on the picture you want. The name will appear in the "File name" box on the bottom. 6. Click on "Open" to the right of the file name box. 7. The "Manage attachments" box will appear again with the name or picture information location on the first box. 8. If you have more pics, click the next "Browse" box, etc... Then when finished, click the "Upload" box. 9. After it finishes uploading, close the "Manage attachments" box. 10. Click on "Preview Post" box before you submit so you can preview your post. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

12-20-2011, 04:19 PM	#4
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Another try! Looking good. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

12-20-2011, 07:08 PM	#7
jackyl9999 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Paragould, Ar Posts: 571	Re: Another try! Hey andy. That truck looks like the print that I got in the mail the other day!! __________________ 1970 Gmc Grande Sierra Swb 2wd LSX (LQ4/4L80e) 1990 K1500 Daily

12-20-2011, 07:18 PM	#9
jackyl9999 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Paragould, Ar Posts: 571	Re: Another try! Thats exactly what happened to me. I saw the tube and was all excited opened it up and .......WTH Same body style but red? Then I remember seeing your truck on sam's website. I emailed him and that settled what I thought had happened. No worries though. Nice truck by the way. Steve __________________ 1970 Gmc Grande Sierra Swb 2wd LSX (LQ4/4L80e) 1990 K1500 Daily

12-20-2011, 09:31 PM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Another try! This was a few years ago. Went down to the show in braslinton GA for Chip Foose kids. I got to meet him for about 2 minutes I guess. Long enough to shake my hand and say hello. I had to fill my truck up today also. $75.00 and it's not even full. __________________ 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. Last edited by Andy4639; 12-20-2011 at 09:37 PM.

12-20-2011, 09:54 PM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,601	Re: Another try! Good looking pics of your ride thanks for posting them.. Where did you guys get the renderings done? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-20-2011, 10:16 PM	#13
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Another try! They are here. He is a member on the board. Sam Ames! He does great work. His website is in the 3 post. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496159 __________________ 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.

12-21-2011, 01:30 AM	#14
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,430	Re: Another try! Great pictures, that was nice of the groungsman to let you do that, lucky,lucky. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1964 C-30 383/4 speed, 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

12-21-2011, 01:49 AM	#15
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: Another try! Great pics! I like to see historic sites like that taken care of and preserved. Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

12-21-2011, 01:55 AM	#16
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Another try! Thanks guy's, Yes it was lucky I got him to do it. I guess it was the season! __________________ 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.

12-21-2011, 08:41 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Another try! Those shots came out nice! I love that old stuff. We have a few covered bridges around the county and they are still used. I go across one on my way to Carlisle and always hope I'm not too loaded up too bad . It's rated at 6t,though __________________ "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 ~

12-21-2011, 10:32 AM	#18
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Another try! I know there is a covered bridge up in Davidson NC some where it's been posted before. I plan to go up some time and take some pic's. Maybe get a couple of trucks together and do it. Get a couple of differant places to go and take pictures. jackyl9999, I like the new Avatar man looks great! __________________ 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. Last edited by Andy4639; 12-21-2011 at 10:51 AM.

12-22-2011, 10:13 AM	#19
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Another try! The weather isn't cooperating at all with me on my goal. I was planning another trip to here today. This is about 20 minutes up the road from me. http://bbayles.home.mindspring.com/pickens/hagood.htm __________________ 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.



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12-22-2011, 05:07 PM	#20
Chris4x4Gill2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 794	Re: Another try! There is an old covered bridge close to me as well, Ive never taken the time to see it though. I need to make it a point ot see it soon. __________________ "Lifetime" 72 C10 Project

12-23-2011, 06:31 AM	#22
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: Another try! I love the movie with Clint Eastwood IN the Bridges of Madison county and his 1960--63 Green GMC truck and them old Bridges and the one on Smokey and the Bandit

12-23-2011, 10:26 AM	#23
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Another try! Well I just woke up and it's sunny out so I'm going for a little ride. Going to give it a few hrs to dry the streets off a little more though. The wife has plans to cook all day so I have all day to ride around and see what I can find. Finished all our shopping yesterday. Waisted trip. The mill was to far away. Didn't get any shots. I may try later today some where else. __________________ 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. Last edited by Andy4639; 12-23-2011 at 02:38 PM.

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