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wasteaway · 02-10-2008, 12:17 PM

Well, I have been lurking here for awhile now and thought it was about time to introduce myself. I'll skip all the pleasentries and get to my story about my neighbors '71 GMC. The old bird bought this truck new and kept it garaged its entire 93,099 mile life. Since we are in the Northeast and salt is used indisciminately, the ususal rust areas developed. Sometime in the late 80's old George decided to put a halt to the rot and summund up a couple of gallons of bondo and a spray can or two of the closest green paint. I gotta say, the rot seemed to stop at that point. I've watched the truck since moving here in '88.

So, fast forward to 2005. I see the old girl sits more and more now (George lives directly across the road from me) and the registration was never renewed. By and by I find myself over at Georges to free up a frozen clutch, help with a dirty carb, that sort of thing, just keeping the old truck "ready" for when George needed it take it out for something. Finally, 2007, at age 86, George admits what he has known for a few years. With no power brakes or steering and a three on the tree, this truck has become too much for him to drive and he wants it gone by winter because he "needs the room".

Now, I've always been around to help my neighbor out with the things he "outgrew". Things like, climb the ladder and go in the upstairs window 'cause he locked himself out of the house. Cut back the heavy brush. Plow his drive each snowstorm. Trench a water line from his new well to the house. Climb on the roof and tar around the chimney. You know, the kind of stuff that you like doing because you know the guy appreciates it. But over the years he would try to pay me for these things and while I begain to see how he felt bad because he couldn't reciprocate, there is no way I would take money. So, you guessed it. George gave me his old truck. Now I felt bad. Like I was taking advantage of him. I said, "George, this truck has some value. Let me pay you for it. I feel like I'm taking advantage of you". His reply was, "I'm the one taking advantage of YOU. I want you to have it".

Now my goal is to do a frame off resto with a smallblock, auto, power steering and brakes and take the old codger for a spin before its too late. I gotta finish my barn (garage) first. Its close. Some interior work left and then stock it up for the teardown. Before its all said and done, you guys are going to help me build this sucker.

So I got a truck. You guys get some pics.

Billhilly · 02-10-2008, 12:23 PM

Welcome Wasteaway! What a great story, truck, and barn!
Hope you get it done in time for George too.
So much information on this site your head will spin, in a good way. Anything you need to know, just ask. See you round.

Bill.

**LockDoc** · 02-10-2008, 12:29 PM

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WoW! Now that's a shop.... Nice truck too. Sounds like Ol' George is a good neighbor to have, I'm sure you'll make him proud.

Anyways, ..

.. to the board from the corn state.

LockDoc

*ksjh1316* · 02-10-2008, 12:30 PM

Nice ride and holy crap on that garage how big is that sucker

. If your truck looks that good after you get done with it that will be one fine

ChevLoRay · 02-10-2008, 12:37 PM

Welcome from the Heart of Arkansas. Nice story. Nice barn, too.

I have a daughter and son-in-law in Warwick. My visits to R.I. have left me amazed by the Ocean State. Compared to Arkansas, it's a much more urban setting, yet there is a bit of a rural taste to be found if you know where to look.

Knowing Gas Ronda was from Providence made driving by the dealership jog a cog in my memory banks. There's another R'Dilander on here from W.Warwick, mnunn454. He has a nice '69 that he has redone. Check him out.

Brad · 02-10-2008, 12:56 PM

Great story, a good lookin' barn and truck too! I just added some rep points for ya!

wasteaway · 02-10-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Welcome from the Heart of Arkansas. Nice story. Nice barn, too.

I have a daughter and son-in-law in Warwick. My visits to R.I. have left me amazed by the Ocean State. Compared to Arkansas, it's a much more urban setting, yet there is a bit of a rural taste to be found if you know where to look.

There's another R'Dilander on here from W.Warwick

Thanks ChevLoRay. Yeah, RI is pretty diverse for such a small state and you really do have to know where to look. They keep moving in on us country boys. You seem to know your way around with all the towns and even some slang. Real close. Repeat after me "Rhoh-di-lin-da" Rhode Islander. Next time your out this way look me up if there is anything I can do.

Longhorn321 · 02-10-2008, 01:07 PM

Dude! Can I move into your barn? You wont even notice me it's so big! Nice truck too! Is that a 3/4 ton? Welcome to the board from SC.

dieselarmy13 · 02-10-2008, 01:33 PM

I would keep it original. 3 on the tree's are cool, no matter what anybody says. Everybody has the same 350/TH350 combo in their truck. If my truck was as complete as yours, it would be a full resto. By the way, you are one lucky sonofa@#$%^! I guess good guys win every now and then, after all.

corn · 02-10-2008, 02:25 PM

Nice! My dad had a 71 GMC, I still miss that truck. Sounds like you & George both have good neighbors. Dont feel guilty, its called karma. Enjoy it & welcome to the boards!

wasteaway · 02-10-2008, 05:26 PM

Hey thanks for the welcoming committee guys. The barn is my garage to house the dailey driver you see in the background. Its been a works in progress that I started in late 2003 and its close to being complete. .........And I thought about moving out there myself. Its 32x48 (thats a 20' x 13'6" door opening) with a 16x24 workshop/bathroom/office area on a concrete floor w/radiant heat and has spray foam insuation. I've got a bit of $$ in it, but I have no regrets so far and with the time frame, its paid for.

Now I'm off on vacation with the little lady. (Damn, why do these things always happen to me!)

I'll check in for more free tidbits on old trucks when I get back.

BigDaddyDave · 02-10-2008, 06:48 PM

Welcome to the board from NC.

retodd7711 · 02-10-2008, 08:43 PM

What a GREAT story! I really like the graphics on your "honey-wagon"

see ten · 02-10-2008, 10:04 PM

That's a creative name for a septic service. WASTE AWAY.

Welcome to the board fella! I'm sure you'll do a fine job on the truck.

Bishops Trucks · 02-10-2008, 10:33 PM

Great story, that's a nice old truck George gave ya. I love your garage, nothing beats the look of wood.

**Palf70Step** · 02-10-2008, 10:52 PM

Great looking truck and fantastic looking barn/garage! Welcome to the board from southern Mississippi.

weasel29gm · 02-10-2008, 11:04 PM

Make 'ole George proud!!! Welcome to the board!!

02-10-2008, 12:17 PM	#1
wasteaway Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Exeter RI Posts: 30	Something for everyone Well, I have been lurking here for awhile now and thought it was about time to introduce myself. I'll skip all the pleasentries and get to my story about my neighbors '71 GMC. The old bird bought this truck new and kept it garaged its entire 93,099 mile life. Since we are in the Northeast and salt is used indisciminately, the ususal rust areas developed. Sometime in the late 80's old George decided to put a halt to the rot and summund up a couple of gallons of bondo and a spray can or two of the closest green paint. I gotta say, the rot seemed to stop at that point. I've watched the truck since moving here in '88. So, fast forward to 2005. I see the old girl sits more and more now (George lives directly across the road from me) and the registration was never renewed. By and by I find myself over at Georges to free up a frozen clutch, help with a dirty carb, that sort of thing, just keeping the old truck "ready" for when George needed it take it out for something. Finally, 2007, at age 86, George admits what he has known for a few years. With no power brakes or steering and a three on the tree, this truck has become too much for him to drive and he wants it gone by winter because he "needs the room". Now, I've always been around to help my neighbor out with the things he "outgrew". Things like, climb the ladder and go in the upstairs window 'cause he locked himself out of the house. Cut back the heavy brush. Plow his drive each snowstorm. Trench a water line from his new well to the house. Climb on the roof and tar around the chimney. You know, the kind of stuff that you like doing because you know the guy appreciates it. But over the years he would try to pay me for these things and while I begain to see how he felt bad because he couldn't reciprocate, there is no way I would take money. So, you guessed it. George gave me his old truck. Now I felt bad. Like I was taking advantage of him. I said, "George, this truck has some value. Let me pay you for it. I feel like I'm taking advantage of you". His reply was, "I'm the one taking advantage of YOU. I want you to have it". Now my goal is to do a frame off resto with a smallblock, auto, power steering and brakes and take the old codger for a spin before its too late. I gotta finish my barn (garage) first. Its close. Some interior work left and then stock it up for the teardown. Before its all said and done, you guys are going to help me build this sucker. So I got a truck. You guys get some pics. Attached Images

02-10-2008, 12:23 PM	#2
Billhilly Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand. Posts: 782	Re: Something for everyone Welcome Wasteaway! What a great story, truck, and barn! Hope you get it done in time for George too. So much information on this site your head will spin, in a good way. Anything you need to know, just ask. See you round. Bill. __________________ 1972 K2500 Long Box 400/350

02-10-2008, 12:29 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: Something for everyone - WoW! Now that's a shop.... Nice truck too. Sounds like Ol' George is a good neighbor to have, I'm sure you'll make him proud. Anyways, .... to the board from the corn state. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-10-2008, 12:30 PM	#4
ksjh1316 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,599	Re: Something for everyone Nice ride and holy crap on that garage how big is that sucker. If your truck looks that good after you get done with it that will be one fine

02-10-2008, 12:37 PM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Something for everyone Welcome from the Heart of Arkansas. Nice story. Nice barn, too. I have a daughter and son-in-law in Warwick. My visits to R.I. have left me amazed by the Ocean State. Compared to Arkansas, it's a much more urban setting, yet there is a bit of a rural taste to be found if you know where to look. Knowing Gas Ronda was from Providence made driving by the dealership jog a cog in my memory banks. There's another R'Dilander on here from W.Warwick, mnunn454. He has a nice '69 that he has redone. Check him out. __________________ 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. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 02-10-2008 at 12:40 PM.

02-10-2008, 12:56 PM	#6
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Something for everyone Great story, a good lookin' barn and truck too! I just added some rep points for ya! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

02-10-2008, 01:07 PM	#8
Longhorn321 Size Matters Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 9,189	Re: Something for everyone Dude! Can I move into your barn? You wont even notice me it's so big! Nice truck too! Is that a 3/4 ton? Welcome to the board from SC. __________________ "Reading the owners manual is only for quitters." Jason Harper, Bloomberg News. ...WOOOO HOOOO!!!!

02-10-2008, 01:33 PM	#9
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Something for everyone I would keep it original. 3 on the tree's are cool, no matter what anybody says. Everybody has the same 350/TH350 combo in their truck. If my truck was as complete as yours, it would be a full resto. By the way, you are one lucky sonofa@#$%^! I guess good guys win every now and then, after all. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

02-10-2008, 02:25 PM	#10
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Something for everyone Nice! My dad had a 71 GMC, I still miss that truck. Sounds like you & George both have good neighbors. Dont feel guilty, its called karma. Enjoy it & welcome to the boards!

02-10-2008, 05:26 PM	#11
wasteaway Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Exeter RI Posts: 30	Re: Something for everyone Hey thanks for the welcoming committee guys. The barn is my garage to house the dailey driver you see in the background. Its been a works in progress that I started in late 2003 and its close to being complete. .........And I thought about moving out there myself. Its 32x48 (thats a 20' x 13'6" door opening) with a 16x24 workshop/bathroom/office area on a concrete floor w/radiant heat and has spray foam insuation. I've got a bit of $$ in it, but I have no regrets so far and with the time frame, its paid for. Now I'm off on vacation with the little lady. (Damn, why do these things always happen to me!) I'll check in for more free tidbits on old trucks when I get back.

02-10-2008, 06:48 PM	#12
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: Something for everyone Welcome to the board from NC. __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!

02-10-2008, 08:43 PM	#13
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Something for everyone What a GREAT story! I really like the graphics on your "honey-wagon" __________________ 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

02-10-2008, 10:04 PM	#14
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Something for everyone That's a creative name for a septic service. WASTE AWAY. Welcome to the board fella! I'm sure you'll do a fine job on the truck.

02-10-2008, 10:33 PM	#15
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Something for everyone Great story, that's a nice old truck George gave ya. I love your garage, nothing beats the look of wood. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

02-10-2008, 10:52 PM	#16
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: Something for everyone Great looking truck and fantastic looking barn/garage! Welcome to the board from southern Mississippi. __________________ 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!



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02-10-2008, 11:04 PM	#17
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,097	Re: Something for everyone Make 'ole George proud!!! Welcome to the board!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

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