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stingray72 · 07-08-2008, 09:42 AM

Been looking around, taking my time trying to find a good 67-72 driver. I ride my motorcycle more than anything so I don't put a lot of miles on a car. and typically when I'm looking I run most everything by my dad. He's got a good eye and mostly it's fun to talk about ya know. Well, he called me last night and after a short chat said .. "I've been thinking about it a while and why don't you just take my truck, don't have room for it and too many projects right now". My mouth hit the floor. Needless to say, I now have a truck to pamper.

A few minor things to tinker on but this is NICE. Hope I can finish it up and do him proud.

He already knows his wheels tastes and mine are different

dan42 · 07-08-2008, 09:48 AM

Can't see the picture for some reason...just a little X. Nice dad, BTW.

Joe67 · 07-08-2008, 09:55 AM

Yeah, your gallery2 is locked down.

I see some trucks in a folder there, which one is it?

BTW: +1 for Dad

stingray72 · 07-08-2008, 09:58 AM

working now? I changed some permissions

caminokid · 07-08-2008, 09:59 AM

My brother did the same thing. My 69 stepper came from him. He called me one night and asked me if I wanted his truck. It floored me. He had never done anything like this before. Little things...but not one of his vehicles.

**LockDoc** · 07-08-2008, 10:12 AM

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Pops would be #1 in anyones book. Please just take care of it. (start rant) I don't know how old you are, but I know of so many young guys that have been given vehicles by their parents and they beat the he!! out of it. They get drunk and bang it up, let their friends stand on top of it, jump up and down on the hood, etc.... Sometimes I just want to b!tch slap 'em. (end rant)

LockDoc

stingray72 · 07-08-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Pops would be #1 in anyones book. Please just take care of it. (start rant) I don't know how old you are, but I know of so many young guys that have been given vehicles by their parents and they beat the he!! out of it. They get drunk and bang it up, let their friends stand on top of it, jump up and down on the hood, etc.... Sometimes I just want to b!tch slap 'em. (end rant)

LockDoc

Pops is #1 without this. I'm an only child and he's always been my best friend (and my best man in my upcoming wedding). I'm going to finish her up like he would want. Just clean up some areas, relocate the gas tank under the bed, the tailgate is a little bent so I'll get that straightened. Nothing major. It'll look the same except for some mo better wheels and maybe level it out

72highlander · 07-08-2008, 10:28 AM

sweet truck. that's very cool, my dad did the same thing to me with a 1950 pickup. he would talk about selling it, so i would go clean it up or hide it in my garage for a while so he would forget about it. one day he asks me if i want the truck. i told him i'd love to have it, but i just couldn't do it at the time. he said, well i'm not gonna sell it to you, i'm gonna give it to you. for that price i told him i'd take it.

72highlander · 07-08-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by stingray72

Pops is #1 without this. I'm an only child and he's always been my best friend (and my best man in my upcoming wedding). I'm going to finish her up like he would want. Just clean up some areas, relocate the gas tank under the bed, the tailgate is a little bent so I'll get that straightened. Nothing major. It'll look the same except for some mo better wheels and maybe level it out

yea, little drop and some wheels and you'll be set, got any more pics? i'm like you are with my dad, he's my best bud next to my son. i just went and hung out yesterday with him at the farm and messed with the cows, i've always looked up to him and he's really my hero.

caminokid · 07-08-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 72highlander

sweet truck. that's very cool, my dad did the same thing to me with a 1950 pickup. he would talk about selling it, so i would go clean it up or hide it in my garage for a while so he would forget about it. one day he asks me if i want the truck. i told him i'd love to have it, but i just couldn't do it at the time. he said, well i'm not gonna sell it to you, i'm gonna give it to you. for that price i told him i'd take it.

What I would do to have my 50 back. My brother was the same way. I thought he wanted to sell it to me. The conversation went like this...He asked me if I wanted his truck. I said yes. I asked him how much? He said...that not what I asked you...I asked you if you wanted it. Free? Yes...come get it.

**Yukon Jack** · 07-08-2008, 11:34 AM

Good looking truck. You ought to keep those rims tucked safely in your garage. There might come a time when you like them - they are pretty cool.

pmpski_1 · 07-08-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Good looking truck. You ought to keep those rims tucked safely in your garage. There might come a time when you like them - they are pretty cool.

I agree, not really my taste in wheels either, but they look really good on that truck! Find a place to keep them.

**88JRFAN** · 07-08-2008, 12:36 PM

Nice truck, awesome dad. Personally I like the rims, I'm sure you pick another good one. What's the yellow one behind it. As said, more pics is always a good thing. We can't help ourselves.

68GMC454 · 07-08-2008, 12:41 PM

my pops is my best freind, but all i get is a hard time.. lol....nice truck...

thirdstreettito · 07-08-2008, 01:12 PM

Wow! Good father! Vette option wheels?

samwise68 · 07-08-2008, 01:16 PM

Excellent looking truck! And even better story behind it.

I'm only 20, and I'm finally starting to realize how truley incredible of a person my dad is (my mom too..but, this is about dad's, haha). There was a time in highschool where I thought he had a warped view on everything, since it was different than mine. But, I grew up, mellowed out, and we get along. We're alot alike, so, thats both a blessing and a curse, haha.

He gave me the first truck I messed with...his old '68 C20. Got it running, used it around the farm, beat the hell out of it. Had some fun, learned alot. Now - I have a greater appreciation for machines, especially the simplicity of old mechanics. We've stood and talked about one of the old Farmalls for hours at times, or looking at the shift linkage of my truck. I dunno. It brings a greater appreciation for past generations. I love my truck, but the memories are priceless when it all gets boiled down.

-ahem-.

sorry.

nice truck again.

-Sam.

Shyguy · 07-08-2008, 01:26 PM

I am glad some of you are having a chance to work with and spend some time with your dad's.

I never did get to know my dad, he drove a big truck and was gone all the time. Then when I got out of high school and went away to the Vietnam Confict, as it is called, I never got a chance to spend any time with him.

I am trying to spend time with my oldest son and grandson's working on these old trucks when we get a chance.

Good looking truck.

Danny

Jtrux · 07-08-2008, 01:35 PM

Definitely cool.

**special-K** · 07-08-2008, 08:30 PM

That`s awesome of your dad.Of course,he`s just being selfish because it`s not really gone and now you`ll get to work on it

.Not that it really needs it.I agree you should save the wheels...or sell them to me.

Iron-Butt · 07-08-2008, 09:01 PM

My dad gave me the 39 chevy coupe. Said he did not have time for it. Well he gets to drive it when he comes down. I always see a smile on his face because he knows it is still in the family.

semperfidoordie · 07-08-2008, 09:10 PM

that's true family love. Pamper it, baby it and treat it like your life depends on keeping it nice.

moedaman · 07-08-2008, 09:52 PM

YOU ARE ONE LUCKY DUDE!! NOT ALL DADS ARE LIKE THAT...NICE RIDE..

70LonghornCST · 07-08-2008, 10:10 PM

Very nice that you have that relationship with your dad...the truck is a bonus!

**VetteVet** · 07-08-2008, 10:14 PM

I don't know what your plans are for the wedding but if I were your dad it would sure make me proud to see you drive away with the new bride in it. It sure looks nice enough for that.

stingray72 · 07-09-2008, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by VetteVet

I don't know what your plans are for the wedding but if I were your dad it would sure make me proud to see you drive away with the new bride in it. It sure looks nice enough for that.

My thoughts exactly. Wedding isn't til March so I have all winter to do the little things she (the truck, not the fiance) needs.

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Originally Posted by Special-K

That`s awesome of your dad.Of course,he`s just being selfish because it`s not really gone and now you`ll get to work on it .Not that it really needs it.I agree you should save the wheels...or sell them to me

You might be right.. he's gonna let me finish it and then get to drive it.. lol. I can't say that I've ever done that to him though

For now I'm going to stow the wheels in the garage. But I won't be changing them until I get some other things done though

07-08-2008, 09:48 AM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Blown away by pops ... Can't see the picture for some reason...just a little X. Nice dad, BTW. __________________ '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

07-08-2008, 09:55 AM	#3
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: Blown away by pops ... Yeah, your gallery2 is locked down. I see some trucks in a folder there, which one is it? BTW: +1 for Dad __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member Last edited by Joe67; 07-08-2008 at 09:55 AM.

07-08-2008, 09:58 AM	#4
stingray72 Red Headed Step Child Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,216	Re: Blown away by pops ... working now? I changed some permissions __________________ "Dinner, the perfect break between work and drunk" -Homer Simpson

07-08-2008, 09:59 AM	#5
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Blown away by pops ... My brother did the same thing. My 69 stepper came from him. He called me one night and asked me if I wanted his truck. It floored me. He had never done anything like this before. Little things...but not one of his vehicles. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

07-08-2008, 10:12 AM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,402	Re: Blown away by pops ... - Pops would be #1 in anyones book. Please just take care of it. (start rant) I don't know how old you are, but I know of so many young guys that have been given vehicles by their parents and they beat the he!! out of it. They get drunk and bang it up, let their friends stand on top of it, jump up and down on the hood, etc.... Sometimes I just want to b!tch slap 'em. (end rant) LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

07-08-2008, 09:42 AM	#1
stingray72 Red Headed Step Child Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,216	Blown away by pops ... Been looking around, taking my time trying to find a good 67-72 driver. I ride my motorcycle more than anything so I don't put a lot of miles on a car. and typically when I'm looking I run most everything by my dad. He's got a good eye and mostly it's fun to talk about ya know. Well, he called me last night and after a short chat said .. "I've been thinking about it a while and why don't you just take my truck, don't have room for it and too many projects right now". My mouth hit the floor. Needless to say, I now have a truck to pamper. A few minor things to tinker on but this is NICE. Hope I can finish it up and do him proud. He already knows his wheels tastes and mine are different __________________ "Dinner, the perfect break between work and drunk" -Homer Simpson

07-08-2008, 10:28 AM	#8
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Blown away by pops ... sweet truck. that's very cool, my dad did the same thing to me with a 1950 pickup. he would talk about selling it, so i would go clean it up or hide it in my garage for a while so he would forget about it. one day he asks me if i want the truck. i told him i'd love to have it, but i just couldn't do it at the time. he said, well i'm not gonna sell it to you, i'm gonna give it to you. for that price i told him i'd take it. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

07-08-2008, 11:34 AM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Blown away by pops ... Good looking truck. You ought to keep those rims tucked safely in your garage. There might come a time when you like them - they are pretty cool. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-08-2008, 12:36 PM	#13
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: Blown away by pops ... Nice truck, awesome dad. Personally I like the rims, I'm sure you pick another good one. What's the yellow one behind it. As said, more pics is always a good thing. We can't help ourselves. __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

07-08-2008, 12:41 PM	#14
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: Blown away by pops ... my pops is my best freind, but all i get is a hard time.. lol....nice truck... __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

07-08-2008, 01:12 PM	#15
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Blown away by pops ... Wow! Good father! Vette option wheels? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

07-08-2008, 01:26 PM	#17
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Blown away by pops ... I am glad some of you are having a chance to work with and spend some time with your dad's. I never did get to know my dad, he drove a big truck and was gone all the time. Then when I got out of high school and went away to the Vietnam Confict, as it is called, I never got a chance to spend any time with him. I am trying to spend time with my oldest son and grandson's working on these old trucks when we get a chance. Good looking truck. Danny

07-08-2008, 01:35 PM	#18
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Blown away by pops ... Definitely cool. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

07-08-2008, 08:30 PM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Blown away by pops ... That`s awesome of your dad.Of course,he`s just being selfish because it`s not really gone and now you`ll get to work on it .Not that it really needs it.I agree you should save the wheels...or sell them to me. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-08-2008, 09:01 PM	#20
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Blown away by pops ... My dad gave me the 39 chevy coupe. Said he did not have time for it. Well he gets to drive it when he comes down. I always see a smile on his face because he knows it is still in the family. __________________ 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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07-08-2008, 09:10 PM	#21
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Blown away by pops ... that's true family love. Pamper it, baby it and treat it like your life depends on keeping it nice. __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

07-08-2008, 09:52 PM	#22
moedaman Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: gallatin tn Posts: 39	Re: Blown away by pops ... YOU ARE ONE LUCKY DUDE!! NOT ALL DADS ARE LIKE THAT...NICE RIDE..

07-08-2008, 10:10 PM	#23
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07-08-2008, 10:14 PM	#24
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,709	Re: Blown away by pops ... I don't know what your plans are for the wedding but if I were your dad it would sure make me proud to see you drive away with the new bride in it. It sure looks nice enough for that. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

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