heckofa Christmas/Birthday present - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

powerline84 · 12-11-2008, 08:16 PM

My dad has grown rather attached to my truck since i have been deployed, and i feel kinda bad taking it back soon so i just went and bought him his own toy to play with. His birthday is on Christmas.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ge=2#poststart

All my old stuff including my old motor will be going to him for his new baby.
Its convinient our trucks are the same years lol.

**GOPAPA** · 12-11-2008, 08:23 PM

what a kid ! My hats off to you for thinking of your dear ol dad .. Nice truck and short box too..

thirdstreettito · 12-11-2008, 08:43 PM

Nice kid! What a shortbed that Olive one is! Gorgeous!

drivethechevy · 12-11-2008, 08:54 PM

your dad is going to love it!
that truck is really nice
nate

big_al_71 · 12-11-2008, 08:55 PM

That is an AWESOME thing to do!!!!!

PanelDeland · 12-11-2008, 09:15 PM

Do you need adopting? Looks like a great Christmas present.

BTW J/K about adopting you.I doubt I could do as good a job as your Dad.

**72 Super** · 12-11-2008, 10:12 PM

Nice truck and nice of you for buying it for your dad.

Ray

*chevy29267truck* · 12-12-2008, 12:47 AM

thats a very nice thing too do

**breeh** · 12-12-2008, 02:15 AM

Very cool and inspiring. Maybe there is hope for my teenagers to turn out alright.

petey-pablo · 12-12-2008, 03:15 AM

That is one great looking truck I love the color.......

powerline84 · 12-12-2008, 06:23 AM

Hey thanks for all of the compliments guys i appreciate it. The way i see it at the end of the day Family is all you've got, and the only thing that cant be taken away from you is your name. With the economy being **** right now my dad is strugglin and i was in a position to help him out so i did :-).
Plus my parents split up when i was a kid so i havent ever really seend my dad more then once a year, and i always wanted to build a hotrod with him. So i am looking forward to working on our trucks together. To all you dads out their who are building trucks for and with their kids good on yah.
Jimmy

acl · 12-12-2008, 12:21 PM

Hey, Way to Go. I am going to P.M. you my sons name, you might just give him some hints on shopping

Thanks for serving as well, Your dad must be proud. (We are) Gary

69ROTROD · 12-12-2008, 12:39 PM

I am deploying next fall and my dad is taking my truck while I am gone. Hopefully he won't get too attached! How was your deployment? Where were you at? I am right up the road from you at Belvoir. We ought to go cruise in the spring.

powerline84 · 12-12-2008, 02:27 PM

heck yah no prob. I am in Taji on a 365 January is my 8 month point and midtour then i come back in May.

ChevLoRay · 12-12-2008, 02:54 PM

What a nice gesture for you to make. Economy or not, it's nice to see our kids able to make the kind of offer to your Dad that you did.

My son was conscious of the extra money to be made in the war zone, as I was when I volunteered to go to VietNam. It didn't make the folks happy that I did, but I was too young and immature to have any idea about how they felt. Sometimes, parents and their children don't communicate on the same level....

But, to communicate the love of your lifestyle by giving him a truck like that, is an awesome thing to do.

69ROTROD · 12-12-2008, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerline84

heck yah no prob. I am in Taji on a 365 January is my 8 month point and midtour then i come back in May.

I'm heading to Bahrain so it's not quite so intimidating, I might get beat down by all of the hookers there at worst.

I head to PDT in SEP. I'm gonna move the fam in with the folks so I can bank the BAH.

From what I hear the money is pretty good so hopefully I can get the kids college fund started before they are 18!

Happy holidays, bro.

rambler · 12-12-2008, 03:39 PM

great Christmas present!

72BlckButy · 12-12-2008, 03:54 PM

I had considered purchaing this truck, but could never pull the trigger. Glad to see that it is going to a great home, good luck with the projects!

12-11-2008, 08:16 PM	#1
powerline84 Greasemonkey Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 232	heckofa Christmas/Birthday present My dad has grown rather attached to my truck since i have been deployed, and i feel kinda bad taking it back soon so i just went and bought him his own toy to play with. His birthday is on Christmas. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ge=2#poststart All my old stuff including my old motor will be going to him for his new baby. Its convinient our trucks are the same years lol. __________________ 1970 cst-10 longbed speed My Baby http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3113923

12-11-2008, 08:23 PM	#2
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,475	Re: heckofa Christmas/Birthday present what a kid ! My hats off to you for thinking of your dear ol dad .. Nice truck and short box too.. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

12-11-2008, 08:43 PM	#3
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: heckofa Christmas/Birthday present Nice kid! What a shortbed that Olive one is! Gorgeous! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-11-2008, 08:54 PM	#4
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	Re: heckofa Christmas/Birthday present your dad is going to love it! that truck is really nice nate __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)

12-11-2008, 08:55 PM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: heckofa Christmas/Birthday present That is an AWESOME thing to do!!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

12-11-2008, 09:15 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: heckofa Christmas/Birthday present Do you need adopting? Looks like a great Christmas present. BTW J/K about adopting you.I doubt I could do as good a job as your Dad. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-11-2008, 10:12 PM	#7
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,686	Re: heckofa Christmas/Birthday present Nice truck and nice of you for buying it for your dad. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

12-12-2008, 12:47 AM	#8
chevy29267truck Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alva Florida Posts: 668	Re: heckofa Christmas/Birthday present thats a very nice thing too do

12-12-2008, 02:15 AM	#9
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Re: heckofa Christmas/Birthday present Very cool and inspiring. Maybe there is hope for my teenagers to turn out alright. __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

12-12-2008, 03:15 AM	#10
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: heckofa Christmas/Birthday present That is one great looking truck I love the color....... __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net

12-12-2008, 06:23 AM	#11
powerline84 Greasemonkey Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 232	Re: heckofa Christmas/Birthday present Hey thanks for all of the compliments guys i appreciate it. The way i see it at the end of the day Family is all you've got, and the only thing that cant be taken away from you is your name. With the economy being **** right now my dad is strugglin and i was in a position to help him out so i did :-). Plus my parents split up when i was a kid so i havent ever really seend my dad more then once a year, and i always wanted to build a hotrod with him. So i am looking forward to working on our trucks together. To all you dads out their who are building trucks for and with their kids good on yah. Jimmy __________________ 1970 cst-10 longbed speed My Baby http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3113923

12-12-2008, 12:21 PM	#12
acl Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Emporia, kansas Posts: 300	Re: heckofa Christmas/Birthday present Hey, Way to Go. I am going to P.M. you my sons name, you might just give him some hints on shopping Thanks for serving as well, Your dad must be proud. (We are) Gary

12-12-2008, 12:39 PM	#13
69ROTROD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 242	Re: heckofa Christmas/Birthday present I am deploying next fall and my dad is taking my truck while I am gone. Hopefully he won't get too attached! How was your deployment? Where were you at? I am right up the road from you at Belvoir. We ought to go cruise in the spring. __________________ 1972 C/10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NEW ADDITION!! 1969 C/10 LWB (Gone to greener pastures) 2006 Cadillac SRX http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303768

12-12-2008, 02:27 PM	#14
powerline84 Greasemonkey Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 232	Re: heckofa Christmas/Birthday present heck yah no prob. I am in Taji on a 365 January is my 8 month point and midtour then i come back in May. __________________ 1970 cst-10 longbed speed My Baby http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3113923

12-12-2008, 02:54 PM	#15
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: heckofa Christmas/Birthday present What a nice gesture for you to make. Economy or not, it's nice to see our kids able to make the kind of offer to your Dad that you did. My son was conscious of the extra money to be made in the war zone, as I was when I volunteered to go to VietNam. It didn't make the folks happy that I did, but I was too young and immature to have any idea about how they felt. Sometimes, parents and their children don't communicate on the same level.... But, to communicate the love of your lifestyle by giving him a truck like that, is an awesome thing to do. __________________ 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.



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12-12-2008, 03:39 PM	#17
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: heckofa Christmas/Birthday present great Christmas present! __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

12-12-2008, 03:54 PM	#18
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: heckofa Christmas/Birthday present I had considered purchaing this truck, but could never pull the trigger. Glad to see that it is going to a great home, good luck with the projects! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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