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72Lester · 07-09-2002, 01:52 AM

I sold my beloved '72 two years ago to a friend (or so I thought) when Uncle Sam made me move last time. I talked to him today and he said that he completely dismantled and parted it out, keeping only the 350 for his truck. So now Lester lives on in about 5 other trucks in North Dakota. I think I need a beer...

O'l Buck · 07-09-2002, 02:04 AM

*slumping down in chair, removing my hat, and cracking a beer for ya...

sorry to hear of your loss, man

Big69C20 Toy · 07-09-2002, 02:28 AM

ohh the travesty. wish i had a beer to crack for ya but i feel your pain. it's a good reason to never get rid of your babies again, just grow and let them have a family like so many guys on here do

Longhorn Man · 07-09-2002, 07:25 AM

Huge bummer.
Was that shot taken at Fort Hood?

*racedvl* · 07-09-2002, 08:18 AM

That sux......

toms68cst · 07-09-2002, 08:22 AM

Well, It's not living on in my truck if it's any consolation. Where in ND are you from? It looks like the Red River valley in the picture.

72Lester · 07-09-2002, 12:17 PM

I lived in Minot for about 8 years. Found not many of these trucks up there.

Baradium · 07-09-2002, 12:19 PM

HE PARTED IT OUT?!!!!!!

I'd be very upset...

68 with 350 TPI · 07-09-2002, 12:25 PM

Sorry to hear about that.

It looked like a nice truck and way too nice to part out.

6869704X4 · 07-09-2002, 12:42 PM

We should have a moment of silence for this tragic event.
Ive seen some bonehead manuvers done to these trucks.
One guy took a fairly nice 70 C10 LWB 402/400 and cut the right side off the bed! Right down to the bed floor. Said it was easier unloading bricks that way. Im thinking why not pull the bed and make a flatbed out of pressure treated wood.

**COBALT** · 07-09-2002, 12:46 PM

Yeah, I'll have to go with Baradium on this one. WTF? That looks like a pretty damn straight truck to be parting out. Looks straighter than the one I'm restoring!

toms68cst · 07-09-2002, 12:52 PM

"when Uncle Sam made me move last time"

Oh I get it. You must have been stationed at the Minot AFB. Here I thought you were some kind of waco income tax evader or something!

That was a nice old truck. I'd be very bummed.

Super Chevy · 07-09-2002, 02:38 PM

That sucks

greasemonkey · 07-09-2002, 05:04 PM

Crack a beer?! I'd crack his head!

07-09-2002, 01:52 AM	#1
72Lester Genuine smartass Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Enid, OK - soon to be Rapid City, SD Posts: 126	Another one bites the dust... I sold my beloved '72 two years ago to a friend (or so I thought) when Uncle Sam made me move last time. I talked to him today and he said that he completely dismantled and parted it out, keeping only the 350 for his truck. So now Lester lives on in about 5 other trucks in North Dakota. I think I need a beer... Attached Images __________________ '99 Chevy 3/4 Burb 4x4 '98 Chevy 1/2 Short Bed 4x4 Former 67 & 72 owner Wanted: 1972 10 or 20 4X4, V8 4spd

07-09-2002, 02:04 AM	#2
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	*slumping down in chair, removing my hat, and cracking a beer for ya... sorry to hear of your loss, man __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

07-09-2002, 02:28 AM	#3
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	ohh the travesty. wish i had a beer to crack for ya but i feel your pain. it's a good reason to never get rid of your babies again, just grow and let them have a family like so many guys on here do __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

07-09-2002, 08:22 AM	#6
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,296	Well, It's not living on in my truck if it's any consolation. Where in ND are you from? It looks like the Red River valley in the picture. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

07-09-2002, 12:17 PM	#7
72Lester Genuine smartass Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Enid, OK - soon to be Rapid City, SD Posts: 126	I lived in Minot for about 8 years. Found not many of these trucks up there. __________________ '99 Chevy 3/4 Burb 4x4 '98 Chevy 1/2 Short Bed 4x4 Former 67 & 72 owner Wanted: 1972 10 or 20 4X4, V8 4spd

07-09-2002, 07:25 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Huge bummer. Was that shot taken at Fort Hood?

07-09-2002, 08:18 AM	#5
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	That sux......

07-09-2002, 12:19 PM	#8
Baradium Binder Rep Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salcha, AK Posts: 1,506	HE PARTED IT OUT?!!!!!! I'd be very upset...

07-09-2002, 12:25 PM	#9
68 with 350 TPI Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wingate NC Posts: 456	Sorry to hear about that. It looked like a nice truck and way too nice to part out. __________________ Life is good with a 6-71 supercharged 355 in a 72 camaro

07-09-2002, 12:42 PM	#10
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	We should have a moment of silence for this tragic event. Ive seen some bonehead manuvers done to these trucks. One guy took a fairly nice 70 C10 LWB 402/400 and cut the right side off the bed! Right down to the bed floor. Said it was easier unloading bricks that way. Im thinking why not pull the bed and make a flatbed out of pressure treated wood. __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

07-09-2002, 12:46 PM	#11
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Yeah, I'll have to go with Baradium on this one. WTF? That looks like a pretty damn straight truck to be parting out. Looks straighter than the one I'm restoring! __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

07-09-2002, 12:52 PM	#12
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,296	"when Uncle Sam made me move last time" Oh I get it. You must have been stationed at the Minot AFB. Here I thought you were some kind of waco income tax evader or something! That was a nice old truck. I'd be very bummed. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

07-09-2002, 02:38 PM	#13
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	That sucks

07-09-2002, 05:04 PM	#14
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Crack a beer?! I'd crack his head! __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500



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