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CG · 08-26-2007, 07:44 PM

My neighbors across the street just bought a gigantic motor home. They have been 5th wheeling it for the past 5 years...decided it was time to move up I guess. They are going to travel and live in the motor home for a few years and see how things go. A super nice couple, Im going to be sad to see them leave.

I asked him awhile back if he decides to sell his compressor and anything else I might be interested to please let me know before he tosses em in their big garage sale. He stopped me on the way to work the other day and asked me to come over after work...he has a deal for me. I was like a kid at Christmas...wonder what he has for me

That night after work. Here is what he has for me. Compressor with lines, filters, fittings and a few air tools. Two welders with assorted masks, clamps, gloves and welding rods. A hydraulic porta power kit. Garage heater. Bunch of portable lights. Timing light, and I think its a dwell meter (Sears kit). An older small roll away tool box. Four jack stands. An electric vacuum pump (not the Austin Powers type). A bunch of misc hand tools, and some left over paint from when he had one of his trucks repainted. (And probably some stuff Ive forgotten) All of this for $4500.00 dollars. Well I was thinking that was a little steep when he said...Also both of my trucks.

A 1973 Chevy 4x4 3/4 ton and a 1971 Chevy 4x4 3/4 ton. He is the original owner of the 71. Back in the late 90s he had all the rust in it repaired. Rebuilt the entire drivetrain, and had it repainted. He also had it rhino lined, which is kind of a bummer since he had the tailgate lined too...it had never been on the truck up till then. He thinks maybe its had 500 miles put on it since the rebuild. Unfortunately its been sitting outside nearly all that time. Its going to need a good buffing and there is a small spot of rust on one of the fenders.

I'm going to clean and polish up the 73 and sell it. He said he is fine with that. I'm thinking I should be able to get 2500 for it pretty easily. On the 71 I'm going to bring the black painted bumpers and trim back to chrome, and probably not much more (maybe some polished mags?). Just enjoy it I guess. He knows I love the old Chevy trucks, thats why he gave me the super deal. When we pulled it of the little Costco tent he purchased last year for it you could tell he was going to be very sad to see it go. I wont ever sell it.

ChevLoRay · 08-26-2007, 07:53 PM

Nice haul.

project1971 · 08-26-2007, 08:00 PM

very nice VERY NICE!

poorboy · 08-26-2007, 08:04 PM

Nice score. He was'nt kidding when he said he had a deal for you.

corn · 08-26-2007, 08:04 PM

Id say you did okay! Im guessing, sell the trucks & keep the tools & then go buy more tools with the left over truck money. Im just a little jealous...

Brad · 08-26-2007, 08:05 PM

OMG, dude you soooooooo scored!!!

**LockDoc** · 08-26-2007, 08:15 PM

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Nice goin' CG, he must have thought a lot of you to give you a deal like that.... I hope the new neighbors are half as nice... Now put those tools to work..

LockDoc

**Palf70Step** · 08-26-2007, 09:10 PM

Man, that was a sweet deal..The 71 looks great, heck I like the 73 too. that would be a great daily truck. Congrats on the deal!!

72BlckButy · 08-26-2007, 09:21 PM

Wow all my neighbor's ever give us is grief! Very nice haul!

69TowRig · 08-26-2007, 09:22 PM

I'm at a loss for words here...

bad6772 · 08-26-2007, 09:30 PM

CG that is some score..... great looking 71 and man im diggin that 73 also ......you need a new buddy? i need some of your luck spread this way.........

Sinister · 08-26-2007, 09:34 PM

That kicks a$$. You must have some good karma. Enjoy it...

*alschevy* · 08-27-2007, 12:10 AM

WOW what a sweet deal

1967 chevy one ton wrecker

dan42 · 08-27-2007, 12:22 AM

Yeah, good deal.

longhorn70gmc · 08-27-2007, 01:08 AM

What a Score!!!! I like that Green and Black on the 71.

A.P. · 08-27-2007, 01:19 AM

WoW!

BurnoutNova · 08-27-2007, 02:34 AM

please get rid of those flairs on taht 71!

i wish i had neighbors like that, all mine do is compplain about all my trucks

CG · 08-27-2007, 09:39 AM

I feel like he gave me the great deal because he trusts me to be the "keeper" of his truck. Its like a part of his family. They were very outdoors type people and he really put this rig to good use. Its kind of funny, when I first got into these trucks I wanted a 3/4 ton 4x4, but ended up having everything but that. Well not counting the 68 I have that is just a few assorted parts, lol.

Now Ill be keeping my panel and this truck. I'm getting rid of all the rest of my truck and burb stuff. Going to do just a very few things to this 4x4 to make it my style. Maybe someday when I'm much older I will find someone else to pass it on to for a really good deal.

Course I still have my 58 Ford wagon to play with, my 51 Ford coupe, my old gold metal flake Manx style dune buggy my etc etc etc......lol.

retodd7711 · 08-27-2007, 04:52 PM

my neighbor gave me some tomatoes from her garden. I'd say you got the better deal
CONGRATS!

OldCreek · 08-27-2007, 04:58 PM

You see, it pays to be a good neighbor!

I try to keep my neighbors happy, also. Especially the Little Old Lady across the street!

Stoked for you!

corn · 08-27-2007, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retodd7711

my neighbor gave me some tomatoes from her garden. I'd say you got the better deal
CONGRATS!

Longhorn Man · 08-27-2007, 07:34 PM

wow...sweet deal there.

sleepyboy · 08-27-2007, 09:51 PM

U dun good

08-26-2007, 07:44 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,846	Went to neighbors garage sale My neighbors across the street just bought a gigantic motor home. They have been 5th wheeling it for the past 5 years...decided it was time to move up I guess. They are going to travel and live in the motor home for a few years and see how things go. A super nice couple, Im going to be sad to see them leave. I asked him awhile back if he decides to sell his compressor and anything else I might be interested to please let me know before he tosses em in their big garage sale. He stopped me on the way to work the other day and asked me to come over after work...he has a deal for me. I was like a kid at Christmas...wonder what he has for me That night after work. Here is what he has for me. Compressor with lines, filters, fittings and a few air tools. Two welders with assorted masks, clamps, gloves and welding rods. A hydraulic porta power kit. Garage heater. Bunch of portable lights. Timing light, and I think its a dwell meter (Sears kit). An older small roll away tool box. Four jack stands. An electric vacuum pump (not the Austin Powers type). A bunch of misc hand tools, and some left over paint from when he had one of his trucks repainted. (And probably some stuff Ive forgotten) All of this for $4500.00 dollars. Well I was thinking that was a little steep when he said...Also both of my trucks. A 1973 Chevy 4x4 3/4 ton and a 1971 Chevy 4x4 3/4 ton. He is the original owner of the 71. Back in the late 90s he had all the rust in it repaired. Rebuilt the entire drivetrain, and had it repainted. He also had it rhino lined, which is kind of a bummer since he had the tailgate lined too...it had never been on the truck up till then. He thinks maybe its had 500 miles put on it since the rebuild. Unfortunately its been sitting outside nearly all that time. Its going to need a good buffing and there is a small spot of rust on one of the fenders. I'm going to clean and polish up the 73 and sell it. He said he is fine with that. I'm thinking I should be able to get 2500 for it pretty easily. On the 71 I'm going to bring the black painted bumpers and trim back to chrome, and probably not much more (maybe some polished mags?). Just enjoy it I guess. He knows I love the old Chevy trucks, thats why he gave me the super deal. When we pulled it of the little Costco tent he purchased last year for it you could tell he was going to be very sad to see it go. I wont ever sell it. Attached Images

08-26-2007, 07:53 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Went to neighbors garage sale Nice haul. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-26-2007, 08:00 PM	#3
project1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 605	Re: Went to neighbors garage sale very nice VERY NICE! __________________ 2008 Ford FX2 Screw 1971 C10 project in shop now! 2004 Pontiac Grandam (wifes) 2000 Cavalier z24 (gas saver)

08-26-2007, 08:04 PM	#4
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: Went to neighbors garage sale Nice score. He was'nt kidding when he said he had a deal for you. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

08-26-2007, 08:04 PM	#5
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Went to neighbors garage sale Id say you did okay! Im guessing, sell the trucks & keep the tools & then go buy more tools with the left over truck money. Im just a little jealous... Last edited by corn; 08-26-2007 at 08:06 PM. Reason: Im not 2 smart

08-26-2007, 08:05 PM	#6
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08-26-2007, 08:15 PM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,430	Re: Went to neighbors garage sale - Nice goin' CG, he must have thought a lot of you to give you a deal like that.... I hope the new neighbors are half as nice... Now put those tools to work.. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 08-26-2007 at 08:16 PM.

08-26-2007, 09:10 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,820	Re: Went to neighbors garage sale Man, that was a sweet deal..The 71 looks great, heck I like the 73 too. that would be a great daily truck. Congrats on the deal!! __________________ 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!

08-26-2007, 09:21 PM	#9
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08-26-2007, 09:22 PM	#10
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Went to neighbors garage sale I'm at a loss for words here... __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

08-26-2007, 09:30 PM	#11
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Went to neighbors garage sale CG that is some score..... great looking 71 and man im diggin that 73 also ......you need a new buddy? i need some of your luck spread this way.........

08-26-2007, 09:34 PM	#12
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08-27-2007, 12:10 AM	#13
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08-27-2007, 12:22 AM	#14
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Went to neighbors garage sale Yeah, good deal. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

08-27-2007, 01:08 AM	#15
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08-27-2007, 01:19 AM	#16
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08-27-2007, 02:34 AM	#17
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Went to neighbors garage sale please get rid of those flairs on taht 71! i wish i had neighbors like that, all mine do is compplain about all my trucks

08-27-2007, 09:39 AM	#18
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,846	Re: Went to neighbors garage sale I feel like he gave me the great deal because he trusts me to be the "keeper" of his truck. Its like a part of his family. They were very outdoors type people and he really put this rig to good use. Its kind of funny, when I first got into these trucks I wanted a 3/4 ton 4x4, but ended up having everything but that. Well not counting the 68 I have that is just a few assorted parts, lol. Now Ill be keeping my panel and this truck. I'm getting rid of all the rest of my truck and burb stuff. Going to do just a very few things to this 4x4 to make it my style. Maybe someday when I'm much older I will find someone else to pass it on to for a really good deal. Course I still have my 58 Ford wagon to play with, my 51 Ford coupe, my old gold metal flake Manx style dune buggy my etc etc etc......lol.

08-27-2007, 04:52 PM	#19
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Went to neighbors garage sale my neighbor gave me some tomatoes from her garden. I'd say you got the better deal CONGRATS! __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

08-27-2007, 04:58 PM	#20
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: Went to neighbors garage sale You see, it pays to be a good neighbor! I try to keep my neighbors happy, also. Especially the Little Old Lady across the street! Stoked for you! __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

08-27-2007, 07:34 PM	#22
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08-27-2007, 09:51 PM	#23
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