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jr2 · 03-23-2007, 04:49 PM

Just wanted to drop in and say glad I am back. Back to 60-66 trucks. I have been frequenting the 73-87 boards for a while now and am almost finished with my 78' project.

I used to own a 62' kneeknocker-ShortWide back in the day but as we all do I moved on, albeit unwillingly, This was my 62' right before I sold it.

6cyl 261, converted 3 on the floor, 4:11 posi and wide tubs & tires. It was a Custom Cab with a perfect Anodized aluminum grill. Total cruiser but it was my way to get around and it looked cool for the 7 yrs I owned it. I have always kicked myself for sellin that truck. I didn't get much money for it so it made it twice as hard. But hard times require hard choices.

Anyway.. I have always wanted another kneeknocker truck. So I institued my options and got one for free. Some 15yrs later! IOU's from relatives are great!! Here's my new 63' Longbox weekend driver. It's got a 283/PG w/ 12bolt &posi. Custom cab and another Anodized aluminum grill. Bench seat with some weird custom headrest setup in it? It's go tthe normal rust they all have up here in the Northwest. But it's a driver and it's MINE!!

It's not much but it brings me back to somethin I miss very much.

Good to be here and can't wait to swap stories & knowledge with ya...

62 short step · 03-23-2007, 04:53 PM

Glad to have you back, looks like a nice project. The 78 looks awesome!! My first truck was a 77 short wide, so I have a soft spot for them also.

**Captainfab** · 03-23-2007, 11:39 PM

That's no a bad lookin truck. and an exceptionally nice looking grill! Last year I was lucky enough to find a perfect Aluminum grill and cab corner trim at Pull & Save in Spokane

Iron-Butt · 03-27-2007, 03:51 AM

Glad to have you back. I had a 80 model for 23 years before coming back to a 63 and now a 65.

03-23-2007, 04:49 PM	#1
jr2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Snohomish,Washington Posts: 226	New Ride - Been here before.. Just wanted to drop in and say glad I am back. Back to 60-66 trucks. I have been frequenting the 73-87 boards for a while now and am almost finished with my 78' project. I used to own a 62' kneeknocker-ShortWide back in the day but as we all do I moved on, albeit unwillingly, This was my 62' right before I sold it. 6cyl 261, converted 3 on the floor, 4:11 posi and wide tubs & tires. It was a Custom Cab with a perfect Anodized aluminum grill. Total cruiser but it was my way to get around and it looked cool for the 7 yrs I owned it. I have always kicked myself for sellin that truck. I didn't get much money for it so it made it twice as hard. But hard times require hard choices. Anyway.. I have always wanted another kneeknocker truck. So I institued my options and got one for free. Some 15yrs later! IOU's from relatives are great!! Here's my new 63' Longbox weekend driver. It's got a 283/PG w/ 12bolt &posi. Custom cab and another Anodized aluminum grill. Bench seat with some weird custom headrest setup in it? It's go tthe normal rust they all have up here in the Northwest. But it's a driver and it's MINE!! It's not much but it brings me back to somethin I miss very much. Good to be here and can't wait to swap stories & knowledge with ya... __________________ -John II "A Little's Good! A Lot's Better! & Too Much is Just Right!!" -1978 Chevy C10 Stepside 350/4sp/12 bolt -1967 Nova 2dr HT & a couple others...

03-23-2007, 04:53 PM	#2
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: New Ride - Been here before.. Glad to have you back, looks like a nice project. The 78 looks awesome!! My first truck was a 77 short wide, so I have a soft spot for them also. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20 Last edited by 62 short step; 03-23-2007 at 04:53 PM.

03-23-2007, 11:39 PM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,254	Re: New Ride - Been here before.. That's no a bad lookin truck. and an exceptionally nice looking grill! Last year I was lucky enough to find a perfect Aluminum grill and cab corner trim at Pull & Save in Spokane

03-27-2007, 03:51 AM	#4
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: New Ride - Been here before.. Glad to have you back. I had a 80 model for 23 years before coming back to a 63 and now a 65. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.



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