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GMCjunkie · 02-08-2006, 08:39 AM

Went and looked at what will be my son Justins, first truck yesterday!! Its a 69 chevy stepside. Its got a 350 with a 350 automatic, elect. fan, hei. Dont know alot of the fancy lingo for all the mechanical stuff, lol. But its a great starter truck for him. Its definetly a project truck, it need ALOT of things, but mostly minor thing that I can get right here on the board. Engine runs strong, but smokes a bit when you start it up. Has the heater core, but needs everything inside the cab to make it work, PO tore out most of everything under the dash, so alot of things, (fan, lights, wipers) are on toggle(?) switches. Hes gonna need alot of help with the wiring and such, little things like the speedometer dont work. I dont know whos more excited about it,him or me, lol.

The body is in good shape too, has a little surface rust, but nothing he cant take care of easily. Im gonna get him signed on here sometime after he gets his truck, yall will prolly be hearing alot from him, he is 16 years old, his name is Justin.

68gmcdually · 02-08-2006, 08:47 AM

He will have alot of fun with it. I always wished that I bought an older truck right from the get go but we have to be more logical up here due to all of the winter driving months. I am sure that he will get all of the help that he wants plus some on here as well. Good luck.

**special-K** · 02-08-2006, 11:27 AM

Wow!Will the circle be unbroken?

GMan69 · 02-08-2006, 11:29 AM

Congrats Justin! And way to go Mom for pointing him in the right direction.

**Yukon Jack** · 02-08-2006, 12:12 PM

Very cool - get him signed up.

**Palf70Step** · 02-08-2006, 02:00 PM

Cool...Junkies are everywhere

1969 C/K CST · 02-08-2006, 02:46 PM

Congratulations young man. I guess he knows where to go to ask questions.

Cheesewagon · 02-08-2006, 05:05 PM

That's good to hear Jodie, congrats Justin. I know your mom will watch out for you. And you'll have this board to answer "all" your questions.

Latter Tom

**truckdude239** · 02-08-2006, 05:26 PM

you know it was coming lol

Longhorn Man · 02-08-2006, 05:49 PM

Sweet, I remember a couple years ago he was asking me about 3rd gen Novas...
Justin, I think you'll like the truck better man. Easier to work on and WAY cheaper and easier when it comes to getting parts.
Plus, once you get good working on yours, you can help and fix up mom's truck.

A 69 step.... one of the best looking models they made.
Jodie... you gotta get him one of the hot wheels trucks now.

Mongo · 02-08-2006, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by truckdude239

you know it was coming lol

glad to hear he is getting his first wheels. But we need pics!!!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-08-2006, 07:33 PM

krue · 02-08-2006, 07:38 PM

Congrats Justin, not only do you have a cool mom, but you now have a cool truck.

BTW my first truck was a 69 stepside, so I know what it's like.

**Boog** · 02-08-2006, 10:12 PM

Great news Jodie. Sounds like it doesn't need much right off the bat to be a good driver. Heaters aren't all THAT necessary. My first car was a dune buggy which had NO heater and I drove that car all year round and had the time of my life doing it. Congrats to you and son.

Longhorn Man · 02-08-2006, 10:41 PM

A heater isn't all that important down there, but a defroster is.

Fred T · 02-08-2006, 11:49 PM

Good luck with the new driver, you're gonna need it. I've recently been through it twice, and am happy I don't have a third.

**Boog** · 02-08-2006, 11:54 PM

Ya, it would have been nice at times but it didn't have any kind of heat. Looking back I don't know how I kept from getting pneumonia. I often wonder where that car is today. Even at my age I still wish I had kept it.

GMCjunkie · 02-09-2006, 08:01 AM

We dont have any pics yet, some one is gonna have to refresh me on posting pics here, its been forever, and last time I tried, I couldnt get it to come up.

I have went and checked out the truck, I am buying it for him. He is gonna go look at it and drive it on Saturday, give it the final approval. I told him if he thinks he wants something that dont require so much work, that we could keep looking. So the final decision is his, but hes pretty excited. I wish he had a truck buddy near by, hell i wish I had a truck buddy nearby, lol... I guess we'll learn together.

Thanks yall, Ill keep you updated!!

***Liz*** · 02-09-2006, 08:24 AM

cool deal Jodie, and I would push for it if he starts to change his mind

tell him momma needs him to be safe so no new junk

wibilly · 02-09-2006, 10:11 AM

it looks like you've raised him up right mom ,way to go.

Mongo · 02-09-2006, 05:53 PM

Well when I get moved I will only be about 2hours down the road. So I am sure we can hook up from time to time.

**Canadian694x4** · 02-09-2006, 10:22 PM

Congrats Justin! Keep us Posted Jodie! Maybe a Pic or two if ya figure it out

Longhorn Man · 02-09-2006, 11:11 PM

I know he's on chevy talk...now he needs to get on here too.

Joeys Toy · 02-10-2006, 02:49 AM

My kids drive older chevy trucks. Older son started in '77 chevy. Will soon move to 69. Daughter will start in the '77(less of a lose than 69). Can't put my kids in the new rolling coffins!

02-08-2006, 08:39 AM	#1
GMCjunkie Dude...I'm a CHICK Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lakeland Georgia Posts: 6,192	"junkie jr" getting his first truck!! Went and looked at what will be my son Justins, first truck yesterday!! Its a 69 chevy stepside. Its got a 350 with a 350 automatic, elect. fan, hei. Dont know alot of the fancy lingo for all the mechanical stuff, lol. But its a great starter truck for him. Its definetly a project truck, it need ALOT of things, but mostly minor thing that I can get right here on the board. Engine runs strong, but smokes a bit when you start it up. Has the heater core, but needs everything inside the cab to make it work, PO tore out most of everything under the dash, so alot of things, (fan, lights, wipers) are on toggle(?) switches. Hes gonna need alot of help with the wiring and such, little things like the speedometer dont work. I dont know whos more excited about it,him or me, lol. The body is in good shape too, has a little surface rust, but nothing he cant take care of easily. Im gonna get him signed on here sometime after he gets his truck, yall will prolly be hearing alot from him, he is 16 years old, his name is Justin. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* "The unexamined life is not worth living" -Socrates ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* '71 GMC Suburban 4x4

02-08-2006, 08:47 AM	#2
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,454	Re: "junkie jr" getting his first truck!! He will have alot of fun with it. I always wished that I bought an older truck right from the get go but we have to be more logical up here due to all of the winter driving months. I am sure that he will get all of the help that he wants plus some on here as well. Good luck. __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

02-08-2006, 11:27 AM	#3
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02-08-2006, 11:29 AM	#4
GMan69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hernando, MS USA Posts: 1,152	Re: "junkie jr" getting his first truck!! Congrats Justin! And way to go Mom for pointing him in the right direction. __________________ George Morgan Hernando, MS '69 C-10 swb fleetside '72 GMC swb Stepside

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02-08-2006, 02:00 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: "junkie jr" getting his first truck!! Cool...Junkies are everywhere __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-08-2006, 02:46 PM	#7
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02-08-2006, 05:05 PM	#8
Cheesewagon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Perrysburg, Ohio, USA Posts: 409	Re: "junkie jr" getting his first truck!! That's good to hear Jodie, congrats Justin. I know your mom will watch out for you. And you'll have this board to answer "all" your questions. Latter Tom __________________ '91 suburban 350 TBI - R 700 4 new daily driver '72 Cheyenne Super 49,000miles 350/350 frame up resto w/ matching numbers. Last edited by Cheesewagon; 02-08-2006 at 05:06 PM.

02-08-2006, 05:26 PM	#9
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: "junkie jr" getting his first truck!! you know it was coming lol __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

02-08-2006, 05:49 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: "junkie jr" getting his first truck!! Sweet, I remember a couple years ago he was asking me about 3rd gen Novas... Justin, I think you'll like the truck better man. Easier to work on and WAY cheaper and easier when it comes to getting parts. Plus, once you get good working on yours, you can help and fix up mom's truck. A 69 step.... one of the best looking models they made. Jodie... you gotta get him one of the hot wheels trucks now.

02-08-2006, 07:33 PM	#12
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02-08-2006, 07:38 PM	#13
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: "junkie jr" getting his first truck!! Congrats Justin, not only do you have a cool mom, but you now have a cool truck. BTW my first truck was a 69 stepside, so I know what it's like. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

02-08-2006, 10:12 PM	#14
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,513	Re: "junkie jr" getting his first truck!! Great news Jodie. Sounds like it doesn't need much right off the bat to be a good driver. Heaters aren't all THAT necessary. My first car was a dune buggy which had NO heater and I drove that car all year round and had the time of my life doing it. Congrats to you and son. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-08-2006, 10:41 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: "junkie jr" getting his first truck!! A heater isn't all that important down there, but a defroster is.

02-08-2006, 11:49 PM	#16
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: "junkie jr" getting his first truck!! Good luck with the new driver, you're gonna need it. I've recently been through it twice, and am happy I don't have a third. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.



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02-08-2006, 11:54 PM	#17
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,513	Re: "junkie jr" getting his first truck!! Ya, it would have been nice at times but it didn't have any kind of heat. Looking back I don't know how I kept from getting pneumonia. I often wonder where that car is today. Even at my age I still wish I had kept it. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-09-2006, 08:01 AM	#18
GMCjunkie Dude...I'm a CHICK Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lakeland Georgia Posts: 6,192	Re: "junkie jr" getting his first truck!! We dont have any pics yet, some one is gonna have to refresh me on posting pics here, its been forever, and last time I tried, I couldnt get it to come up. I have went and checked out the truck, I am buying it for him. He is gonna go look at it and drive it on Saturday, give it the final approval. I told him if he thinks he wants something that dont require so much work, that we could keep looking. So the final decision is his, but hes pretty excited. I wish he had a truck buddy near by, hell i wish I had a truck buddy nearby, lol... I guess we'll learn together. Thanks yall, Ill keep you updated!! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* "The unexamined life is not worth living" -Socrates ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* '71 GMC Suburban 4x4

02-09-2006, 08:24 AM	#19
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: "junkie jr" getting his first truck!! cool deal Jodie, and I would push for it if he starts to change his mind tell him momma needs him to be safe so no new junk

02-09-2006, 10:11 AM	#20
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02-09-2006, 05:53 PM	#21
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02-09-2006, 10:22 PM	#22
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: "junkie jr" getting his first truck!! Congrats Justin! Keep us Posted Jodie! Maybe a Pic or two if ya figure it out __________________ 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.

02-09-2006, 11:11 PM	#23
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: "junkie jr" getting his first truck!! I know he's on chevy talk...now he needs to get on here too.

02-10-2006, 02:49 AM	#24
Joeys Toy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 75	Re: "junkie jr" getting his first truck!! My kids drive older chevy trucks. Older son started in '77 chevy. Will soon move to 69. Daughter will start in the '77(less of a lose than 69). Can't put my kids in the new rolling coffins!

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