It's so sad this time of year - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

drink2mny · 12-13-2008, 12:45 PM

HA ha you thought I would have a sappy story didn't you??

Well.. I do.. I call it the day I parked my truck for winter...

The story always starts bad with the parking off the side of the house, but ends great with the beginning of spring...

I am sad though, I'll have to get a picture and post it for the memories..

Anyone else park there's for the winter?

TwoFiftyShifter · 12-13-2008, 12:51 PM

Psh, they all live in TX and CA and never see precipitation or freezing temps so they get to drive there's ALL WINTER and sell rot free cabs for $300 bucks when they're 700 up here....

Grrr

ChevLoRay · 12-13-2008, 12:56 PM

Wanna see SAD?? To a great degree, it's self-inflicted. But, you gotta start somewhere, right? Right now, when I look at it while it sits in the same place this pic was made, everything that is necessary to have it run and drive is inside the garage. No engine. No transmission. No steering/interior, etc. The HVAC stuff is gone off of the firewall and it is awaiting a major bit of surgery to replace the firewall...starting with a cut of the windshield posts and across the floor of the cab....rocker to rocker.

Elephanthead · 12-13-2008, 01:17 PM

I don't even park my corvette in the winter and I live in the rust belt, I would never consider parking a truck in the winter. Maybe if it was a trailer queen that only got rubbed with a diaper.

tinlid · 12-13-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TwoFiftyShifter

Psh, they all live in TX and CA and never see precipitation or freezing temps so they get to drive there's ALL WINTER and sell rot free cabs for $300 bucks when they're 700 up here....

Grrr

Colorado here. Mine never sees the garage and is driven all winter. Putting the studded snows on next week as we go over Wolf Creek pass to spend Christmas in Pagosa Springs.

YouTube - Driving to Wolf Creek

ChevLoRay · 12-13-2008, 02:47 PM

Heck, we got to see snow at Wolf Creek Pass on July 5th, 1995! Got pix of the two youngest kids standing in it. Old man at Monte Vista said it was only the 2nd time in his (then) 85 years that he'd seen snow there in July.

PanelDeland · 12-13-2008, 04:55 PM

tinlid,you headed to the feed store?
J/K Looks like a "Slow Ride" better take some Clapton along.

CPNEJR · 12-13-2008, 05:14 PM

yea i store my 67 for the winter. they use soo much salt up here that it would start to rust after one winter. the sand on the back roads chip the paint away and the salt helps it rust quicker. it sucks!!!!! but thats why i have a k20 with a plow so i can still drive an old truck in the winter.

drink2mny · 12-13-2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CPNEJR

yea i store my 67 for the winter. they use soo much salt up here that it would start to rust after one winter. the sand on the back roads chip the paint away and the salt helps it rust quicker. it sucks!!!!! but thats why i have a k20 with a plow so i can still drive an old truck in the winter.

I just talke with one of my best buds back home in NH and my brother today. Ones from hooksett and the other from Manchester and auburn.. You one of the lucky ones to be without power?? I guess not if you are online posting..

CPNEJR · 12-13-2008, 06:19 PM

no i live further north. we didn't get the ice storm like they did down southern NH. but we did get rain yesterday morning after the snow and that made everything a slushy mess. now it's an icy mess because everything froze.

KrazyKevin · 12-13-2008, 06:22 PM

Come on TwoFifty, who said we don't get snow down here in Southeast Texas. It might be a once in a lifetime event, but man it was beautiful:

I think we got 5inches here in Liberty. It was nice but I don't know if I could take it for 4 or 5 months in a row.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-13-2008, 09:47 PM

I drive mine year round...

MrBeast · 12-13-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KrazyKevin

Come on TwoFifty, who said we don't get snow down here in Southeast Texas. It might be a once in a lifetime event, but man it was beautiful:

I think we got 5inches here in Liberty. It was nice but I don't know if I could take it for 4 or 5 months in a row.

I was in Houston for that, it was teh suck!

Shyguy · 12-14-2008, 12:44 AM

I won't be driving either of my trucks much this winter because they both need work, so they will be in carports. I will be gathering parts, though.

I am doing some remodeling in the house that will keep me busy until spring.

Danny

12-13-2008, 12:45 PM	#1
drink2mny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: spokane wa Posts: 2,189	It's so sad this time of year HA ha you thought I would have a sappy story didn't you?? Well.. I do.. I call it the day I parked my truck for winter... The story always starts bad with the parking off the side of the house, but ends great with the beginning of spring... I am sad though, I'll have to get a picture and post it for the memories.. Anyone else park there's for the winter? __________________ Support The Board Last edited by drink2mny; 12-13-2008 at 12:45 PM.

12-13-2008, 12:51 PM	#2
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: It's so sad this time of year Psh, they all live in TX and CA and never see precipitation or freezing temps so they get to drive there's ALL WINTER and sell rot free cabs for $300 bucks when they're 700 up here.... Grrr __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

12-13-2008, 12:56 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: It's so sad this time of year Wanna see SAD?? To a great degree, it's self-inflicted. But, you gotta start somewhere, right? Right now, when I look at it while it sits in the same place this pic was made, everything that is necessary to have it run and drive is inside the garage. No engine. No transmission. No steering/interior, etc. The HVAC stuff is gone off of the firewall and it is awaiting a major bit of surgery to replace the firewall...starting with a cut of the windshield posts and across the floor of the cab....rocker to rocker. Attached Images __________________ 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; 12-13-2008 at 12:59 PM.

12-13-2008, 01:17 PM	#4
Elephanthead Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 187	Re: It's so sad this time of year I don't even park my corvette in the winter and I live in the rust belt, I would never consider parking a truck in the winter. Maybe if it was a trailer queen that only got rubbed with a diaper.

12-13-2008, 02:47 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: It's so sad this time of year Heck, we got to see snow at Wolf Creek Pass on July 5th, 1995! Got pix of the two youngest kids standing in it. Old man at Monte Vista said it was only the 2nd time in his (then) 85 years that he'd seen snow there in July. __________________ 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.

12-13-2008, 04:55 PM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: It's so sad this time of year tinlid,you headed to the feed store? J/K Looks like a "Slow Ride" better take some Clapton along. __________________ 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"

12-13-2008, 05:14 PM	#8
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: It's so sad this time of year yea i store my 67 for the winter. they use soo much salt up here that it would start to rust after one winter. the sand on the back roads chip the paint away and the salt helps it rust quicker. it sucks!!!!! but thats why i have a k20 with a plow so i can still drive an old truck in the winter. __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

12-13-2008, 06:19 PM	#10
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: It's so sad this time of year no i live further north. we didn't get the ice storm like they did down southern NH. but we did get rain yesterday morning after the snow and that made everything a slushy mess. now it's an icy mess because everything froze. __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

12-13-2008, 06:22 PM	#11
KrazyKevin What have I gotten into Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Liberty, TX Posts: 123	Re: It's so sad this time of year Come on TwoFifty, who said we don't get snow down here in Southeast Texas. It might be a once in a lifetime event, but man it was beautiful: I think we got 5inches here in Liberty. It was nice but I don't know if I could take it for 4 or 5 months in a row. __________________ 1972 Chevy SWB Fleetside Project BumbleBee

12-13-2008, 09:47 PM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: It's so sad this time of year I drive mine year round... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-14-2008, 12:44 AM	#14
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: It's so sad this time of year I won't be driving either of my trucks much this winter because they both need work, so they will be in carports. I will be gathering parts, though. I am doing some remodeling in the house that will keep me busy until spring. Danny __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.



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