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gcburdic · 09-24-2009, 11:12 PM

I work at the landfill and saw this mostly original 68 Short stepper come in today.....
The old gentleman that owns it is the 2nd owner...said he bought it in 72 from the 1st owner....
All he's done to it over the years is replace the 6 banger (said he ran it hot a couple days straight and lost the engine)...
it's a 250 3 speed manual, added the camper shell because he uses it as his DD and work truck and the wood floor look pretty good

....
I looked at the SPID....only showed a Green Vinyl Seat

..
Said he parks it outside everyday since he's had it (thus the cool patina)..Asked him if he would ever sell it....
he said he has willed it to his son but in his will said that his son has to keep it all original
(he told me his son has already said he was going to lower it so that's why he recently changed his will

)!!!

6erWebb · 09-24-2009, 11:20 PM

...id lower it too, that things awesome! i would hunt him down and make offers til he gave.

**leddzepp** · 09-24-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

he said he has willed it to his son but in his will said that his son has to keep it all original
(he told me his son has already said he was going to lower it so that's why he recently changed his will

)!!!

I am picturing the end of "Gran Torino" at the reading of his will

**70cst** · 09-24-2009, 11:33 PM

You goota luv it!

Terakilla · 09-24-2009, 11:47 PM

Stepsides are THE best, fleetsides can't compete.

texanidiot25 · 09-24-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

I am picturing the end of "Gran Torino" at the reading of his will

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Lawyer: [reading from Walt's will] ...my friend... Thao Vang Lor. On the condition that you don't chop-top the roof like one of those beaners, don't paint any idiotic flames on it like some white trash hillbilly, and don't put a big, gay spoiler on the rear end like you see on all the other zipperheads' cars. It just looks like hell. If you can refrain from doing any of that... it's yours.

**Already Gone** · 09-25-2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by texanidiot25

Just gotta love Clint Eastwood !!!

unclewatts · 09-25-2009, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Terakilla

Stepsides are THE best, fleetsides can't compete.

That truck is truly a diamond in the rough.

**special-K** · 09-25-2009, 06:44 AM

That`s really cool.I love how there`s so many long time owners so attached with these things.i always said,"Sure,there`s plenty who like their Fords.but,People LOVE their Chevys".When guys say there`s more ford Trucks running their area I say,"Yeah,alot of guys love those Fords...when they`re new.but,how many hang on to them like these old Chevys?"i know a loing time cast-in-stone Ford man that can`t go without making a comment of how Ford always built better trucks.This guy has been selling Ford truck parts for decades.He brings all brand western parts back and sells them,still.Well,we`ve all heard the "On a quite night you can hear a Chevy rusting" saying.i alwyas said,"That`s just the 73-77s.There`s more 67-72 GMs holding up than Fords."Well,I was talking to this guy about the trucks through the years and I made mention of the Ford trucks in "this" era about one thing or the other (not about rust).Now,this was a friendly conversation,mind you.I could feel the pain when Dale volunteered,"Trucks in those years were bad for rust".That was offered not forced.I could tell he was still mad at Ford about that.GM got it right with these trucks!

tcb-1 · 09-25-2009, 07:24 AM

the old girl still working hard for her owner.... classic.

67chevemall · 09-25-2009, 01:03 PM

I got a 4th hubcap for him i ya see em again!

gcburdic · 10-15-2009, 12:18 PM

Hey 67chevemall.....I talked to the guy today....he'd be interested in that hub cap....PM sent!!

72BlckButy · 10-15-2009, 02:32 PM

Geoff... what's the deal with NC lately, they seem to have all the cool trucks down there.

That is a clean stepper with a great history. He wasn't looking to adopt another son was he?

67ChevyRedneck · 10-15-2009, 02:46 PM

If you own a home, it's free to use the dump in SC (part of your taxes), so rather than pay to have it hauled away for me, I make the 10 mile trip every couple of weeks, sometimes in the 67. Other than car shows, this seems to be where I see the most 67-72 chevy trucks. The last time I went there was 2 there plus mine. Both were ragged but still cool

gcburdic · 10-23-2009, 10:49 PM

So I spoke to the old guy a couple weeks ago and told him I'd check with a few (thousand) friends to see if I could find him a hub cap....so I posted a WTB ad here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=367376
And of course I had several guys step up and offer.....Special-K (tim) sent the one he had and now I have to see the old guy again....I think he'll be pretty happy.....so here's a pic of the one on his truck, and here's the one that Tim sent me....I think it'll fit perfect on there.....Thanks Tim....

I'll post up a few pics once I see him and we install it!!!

gcburdic · 10-23-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Geoff... what's the deal with NC lately, they seem to have all the cool trucks down there.

That is a clean stepper with a great history. He wasn't looking to adopt another son was he?

I would like to be considered if he is thinking about adopting

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

If you own a home, it's free to use the dump in SC (part of your taxes), so rather than pay to have it hauled away for me, I make the 10 mile trip every couple of weeks, sometimes in the 67. Other than car shows, this seems to be where I see the most 67-72 chevy trucks. The last time I went there was 2 there plus mine. Both were ragged but still cool

It's free to bring your trash, recyclables, batteries, TV's, etc in NC too....And I'm starting to see lots of them swing by the landfill lately....it's pretty cool!!!

**special-K** · 10-26-2009, 08:19 AM

We`ll need a new shot of this truck,once complete.

gcburdic · 11-04-2009, 07:59 PM

Welp,

Mr. John stopped by today to pick up and install his long lost hub cap. It was funny...He asked what he owed me and I said that Tim sent it to him and wanted him to have it.....he asked if I stole it

....good thing I had the USPS box it was sent in w/ Tim's info on it...I think he finally believed me

He was really nice and thankful, and I think very humbled by this act Tim.....not sure if he'll send ya a note, but he said thanks like 4 times....
I told him I'd install it for him, but he was eager to install it himself....thus the pic....then I asked him to pose with his new hubcap....and he gave a thumbs up and a big thanks!!!

(I love that he put the USPS box beside it!!!)

67ChevyRedneck · 11-04-2009, 08:11 PM

Awwwwwwww

cparman · 11-04-2009, 08:35 PM

I hope that some young whipper snapper will be nice to me when I get older! What a nice thing to do, and I am sure that the reward for the two guys involved, Tim, and GC have already had a big smile from the experience!

sdailey · 11-04-2009, 08:49 PM

Geoff that is just too cool. Kudos to you and Tim for helping Mr. John find his long lost hubcap.

Imaginary rep points given to both of you for your good deed.

70chevytruck · 11-04-2009, 08:51 PM

Great....I went to the dump yesterday and they said $70 for my small truck load if i was a business and $45 if I'm paying as an individual.....

What a rip off! And yours if free?

**72 Super** · 11-04-2009, 09:06 PM

Thats is so cool to see and cool of Tim sending the cap. The last couple times I have been to our landfill here,I have seen a couple of nice 67-72's.

tcb-1 · 11-04-2009, 09:16 PM

that just made my evening!

71swb4x4 · 11-04-2009, 10:06 PM

Cool story!

09-24-2009, 11:12 PM	#1
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Saw this Jewel today I work at the landfill and saw this mostly original 68 Short stepper come in today..... The old gentleman that owns it is the 2nd owner...said he bought it in 72 from the 1st owner.... All he's done to it over the years is replace the 6 banger (said he ran it hot a couple days straight and lost the engine)... it's a 250 3 speed manual, added the camper shell because he uses it as his DD and work truck and the wood floor look pretty good .... I looked at the SPID....only showed a Green Vinyl Seat.. Said he parks it outside everyday since he's had it (thus the cool patina)..Asked him if he would ever sell it.... he said he has willed it to his son but in his will said that his son has to keep it all original (he told me his son has already said he was going to lower it so that's why he recently changed his will)!!! Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

09-24-2009, 11:20 PM	#2
6erWebb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: franklin, TN Posts: 80	Re: Saw this Jewel today ...id lower it too, that things awesome! i would hunt him down and make offers til he gave.

09-24-2009, 11:33 PM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Saw this Jewel today You goota luv it! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-24-2009, 11:47 PM	#5
Terakilla Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft Stockton Texas Posts: 90	Re: Saw this Jewel today Stepsides are THE best, fleetsides can't compete. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 Short Stepside 4.3L LT 1965 Shelby Cobra AC 427 Comp Car 1965 Sunbeam Tiger 305 1984 Dodge D150 5.9L Magnum 1995 Dodge 3500 V10 1991 Ford 250 460

09-25-2009, 06:44 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Saw this Jewel today That`s really cool.I love how there`s so many long time owners so attached with these things.i always said,"Sure,there`s plenty who like their Fords.but,People LOVE their Chevys".When guys say there`s more ford Trucks running their area I say,"Yeah,alot of guys love those Fords...when they`re new.but,how many hang on to them like these old Chevys?"i know a loing time cast-in-stone Ford man that can`t go without making a comment of how Ford always built better trucks.This guy has been selling Ford truck parts for decades.He brings all brand western parts back and sells them,still.Well,we`ve all heard the "On a quite night you can hear a Chevy rusting" saying.i alwyas said,"That`s just the 73-77s.There`s more 67-72 GMs holding up than Fords."Well,I was talking to this guy about the trucks through the years and I made mention of the Ford trucks in "this" era about one thing or the other (not about rust).Now,this was a friendly conversation,mind you.I could feel the pain when Dale volunteered,"Trucks in those years were bad for rust".That was offered not forced.I could tell he was still mad at Ford about that.GM got it right with these trucks! __________________ "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 ~

09-25-2009, 07:24 AM	#10
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Saw this Jewel today the old girl still working hard for her owner.... classic. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

09-25-2009, 01:03 PM	#11
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Saw this Jewel today I got a 4th hubcap for him i ya see em again! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

10-15-2009, 12:18 PM	#12
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Saw this Jewel today Hey 67chevemall.....I talked to the guy today....he'd be interested in that hub cap....PM sent!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

10-15-2009, 02:32 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Saw this Jewel today Geoff... what's the deal with NC lately, they seem to have all the cool trucks down there. That is a clean stepper with a great history. He wasn't looking to adopt another son was he? __________________ -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)

10-15-2009, 02:46 PM	#14
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Saw this Jewel today If you own a home, it's free to use the dump in SC (part of your taxes), so rather than pay to have it hauled away for me, I make the 10 mile trip every couple of weeks, sometimes in the 67. Other than car shows, this seems to be where I see the most 67-72 chevy trucks. The last time I went there was 2 there plus mine. Both were ragged but still cool __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 10-15-2009 at 02:47 PM.

10-23-2009, 10:49 PM	#15
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Saw this Jewel today So I spoke to the old guy a couple weeks ago and told him I'd check with a few (thousand) friends to see if I could find him a hub cap....so I posted a WTB ad here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=367376 And of course I had several guys step up and offer.....Special-K (tim) sent the one he had and now I have to see the old guy again....I think he'll be pretty happy.....so here's a pic of the one on his truck, and here's the one that Tim sent me....I think it'll fit perfect on there.....Thanks Tim.... I'll post up a few pics once I see him and we install it!!! Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

10-26-2009, 08:19 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Saw this Jewel today We`ll need a new shot of this truck,once complete. __________________ "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 ~

11-04-2009, 07:59 PM	#18
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Saw this Jewel today Welp, Mr. John stopped by today to pick up and install his long lost hub cap. It was funny...He asked what he owed me and I said that Tim sent it to him and wanted him to have it.....he asked if I stole it....good thing I had the USPS box it was sent in w/ Tim's info on it...I think he finally believed me He was really nice and thankful, and I think very humbled by this act Tim.....not sure if he'll send ya a note, but he said thanks like 4 times.... I told him I'd install it for him, but he was eager to install it himself....thus the pic....then I asked him to pose with his new hubcap....and he gave a thumbs up and a big thanks!!! (I love that he put the USPS box beside it!!!) Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

11-04-2009, 08:11 PM	#19
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Saw this Jewel today Awwwwwwww __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-04-2009, 08:35 PM	#20
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Saw this Jewel today I hope that some young whipper snapper will be nice to me when I get older! What a nice thing to do, and I am sure that the reward for the two guys involved, Tim, and GC have already had a big smile from the experience!



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11-04-2009, 08:49 PM	#21
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Saw this Jewel today Geoff that is just too cool. Kudos to you and Tim for helping Mr. John find his long lost hubcap. Imaginary rep points given to both of you for your good deed. __________________ Shannon

11-04-2009, 08:51 PM	#22
70chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 865	Re: Saw this Jewel today Great....I went to the dump yesterday and they said $70 for my small truck load if i was a business and $45 if I'm paying as an individual..... What a rip off! And yours if free? __________________ 70chevytruck

11-04-2009, 09:06 PM	#23
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Saw this Jewel today Thats is so cool to see and cool of Tim sending the cap. The last couple times I have been to our landfill here,I have seen a couple of nice 67-72's. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

11-04-2009, 09:16 PM	#24
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Saw this Jewel today that just made my evening! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

11-04-2009, 10:06 PM	#25
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Saw this Jewel today Cool story! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

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