Cruisin' by the lake - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gcburdic · 01-10-2009, 10:29 AM

It was such a nice day yesterday (50 and sunny)...took the Mistress for a little cruise around the lake (Lake Norman, around Charlotte NC)....

**Palf70Step** · 01-10-2009, 10:30 AM

Very nice. The advantage of being in the south!!

**68350** · 01-10-2009, 10:31 AM

Geez, you can see the ground? We just got another 5" yesterday! Beautiful truck.

Andy4639 · 01-10-2009, 10:39 AM

Looks like you are off hwy 73 right above Mcguire Nuclear station. Are you at the Duke rec site? Looks like the davidson neck of the lake.
I grew up in Denver & Charlotte area.

**70cst** · 01-10-2009, 10:59 AM

Spring is just around the corner.

Some day when my truck grows up it hopefully will look purdy like yours. You have a sweet truck!

gcburdic · 01-10-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Looks like you are off hwy 73 right above Mcguire Nuclear station. Are you at the Duke rec site? Looks like the davidson neck of the lake.
I grew up in Denver & Charlotte area.

Ah yes...livin in the south is oh so nice....yep....we get to see the ground year around!!!

Sping is definitely right around the corner....mid March we could be in the 60's!!!

Andy, I took these pics up in the Cornelius area by my house in a residential area....it is about 5 miles northeast from McGuire as the crow flies....Boy you do know this area!!!....Thanks for looking!

Andy4639 · 01-10-2009, 11:41 AM

I spent a bunch of time up in that area back when there was nothing there but a two lane road. Where you turn off of 73 to Cornelius. Now it's a mega center intersection. I have friends all in that area. There is a seafood place in Huntersville that we go to all the time when working at Mcguire.

72cheyennesuper20 · 01-10-2009, 12:07 PM

Wow, nice truck.

PanelDeland · 01-10-2009, 12:13 PM

I gotta tell you that those pics don't do Geoff's truck justice.It is very nice.I think the light also makes it look a bit darker than the color really is.He was just finishing it and hadn't even started it when i saw it and it was already one of the nicer trucks I've seen.

dan42 · 01-10-2009, 12:24 PM

Wow, nice day, but it's gonna be close to 80 today and Sunday here.

**mr48chev** · 01-10-2009, 12:29 PM

That's one good looking truck. Nice photos too.
It's 08:38 am in East Wenatchee Wa cloudy sky and 33 degrees F. Makes me want to take a job somewhere in the South.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-10-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

I gotta tell you that those pics don't do Geoff's truck justice.It is very nice.I think the light also makes it look a bit darker than the color really is.He was just finishing it and hadn't even started it when i saw it and it was already one of the nicer trucks I've seen.

I've seen it too and the color/paint job scream LOOK AT ME!

71 super · 01-10-2009, 03:19 PM

Geoff, truck looks very nice! Great job. When are you coming up this way and going yarding? Harold

BigDaddyDave · 01-10-2009, 05:14 PM

Very nice truck!

VA72C10 · 01-10-2009, 05:15 PM

Looking good....like the color in the sun!!!

sswitzke · 01-10-2009, 10:06 PM

yet another reason to move in NC.

big_al_71 · 01-10-2009, 11:09 PM

looking good!!!!!

gcburdic · 01-11-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

There is a seafood place in Huntersville that we go to all the time when working at Mcguire.

Cool....what's the name of that seafood place....I gotta check it out!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

I gotta tell you that those pics don't do Geoff's truck justice.It is very nice.I think the light also makes it look a bit darker than the color really is.He was just finishing it and hadn't even started it when i saw it and it was already one of the nicer trucks I've seen.

Thanks Deland....I really appreciate the compliments!!!

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I've seen it too and the color/paint job scream LOOK AT ME!

Look at me, look at me!!!!

...Thanks Jesse

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Originally Posted by 71 super

Geoff, truck looks very nice! Great job. When are you coming up this way and going yarding? Harold

Ohhhh...yardin' sounds fun....You're in Asheville right???...ummmm....let's get a weekend lined up!!

Thanks guys for the compliments....Love livin' in the south....and trying to get the Mistress outta the garage once a week if I can!!!...woohoooo....

Andy4639 · 01-12-2009, 08:39 AM

Captain's Galley it's right off 77 at the next exit down form the Hwy 73 exit going towards Charlotte. It's the exit that you come out at 77 if your on Gilland road out from Mcguire. We need to get together next time I'm up and try it out.

gcburdic · 01-12-2009, 09:08 AM

Thanks for the info Andy...you coming to this???
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321985
Maybe we can schedule something around it....or sooner if you're this way?!?!

01-10-2009, 10:29 AM	#1
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Cruisin' by the lake It was such a nice day yesterday (50 and sunny)...took the Mistress for a little cruise around the lake (Lake Norman, around Charlotte NC).... Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

01-10-2009, 10:30 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: Cruisin' by the lake Very nice. The advantage of being in the south!! __________________ 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!

01-10-2009, 10:31 AM	#3
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Cruisin' by the lake Geez, you can see the ground? We just got another 5" yesterday! Beautiful truck. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

01-10-2009, 10:39 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Cruisin' by the lake Looks like you are off hwy 73 right above Mcguire Nuclear station. Are you at the Duke rec site? Looks like the davidson neck of the lake. I grew up in Denver & Charlotte area. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-10-2009, 10:59 AM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Cruisin' by the lake Spring is just around the corner. Some day when my truck grows up it hopefully will look purdy like yours. You have a sweet truck! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 01-10-2009 at 11:43 AM.

01-10-2009, 11:41 AM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Cruisin' by the lake I spent a bunch of time up in that area back when there was nothing there but a two lane road. Where you turn off of 73 to Cornelius. Now it's a mega center intersection. I have friends all in that area. There is a seafood place in Huntersville that we go to all the time when working at Mcguire. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-10-2009, 12:07 PM	#8
72cheyennesuper20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 414	Re: Cruisin' by the lake Wow, nice truck.

01-10-2009, 12:13 PM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Cruisin' by the lake I gotta tell you that those pics don't do Geoff's truck justice.It is very nice.I think the light also makes it look a bit darker than the color really is.He was just finishing it and hadn't even started it when i saw it and it was already one of the nicer trucks I've seen. __________________ 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"

01-10-2009, 12:24 PM	#10
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Cruisin' by the lake Wow, nice day, but it's gonna be close to 80 today and Sunday here. __________________ '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

01-10-2009, 12:29 PM	#11
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,719	Re: Cruisin' by the lake That's one good looking truck. Nice photos too. It's 08:38 am in East Wenatchee Wa cloudy sky and 33 degrees F. Makes me want to take a job somewhere in the South.

01-10-2009, 03:19 PM	#13
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Cruisin' by the lake Geoff, truck looks very nice! Great job. When are you coming up this way and going yarding? Harold __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

01-10-2009, 05:14 PM	#14
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: Cruisin' by the lake Very nice truck! __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!

01-10-2009, 05:15 PM	#15
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01-10-2009, 10:06 PM	#16
sswitzke Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Buffalo, MO Posts: 589	Re: Cruisin' by the lake yet another reason to move in NC.

01-10-2009, 11:09 PM	#17
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Cruisin' by the lake looking good!!!!! __________________ 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



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01-12-2009, 08:39 AM	#19
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Cruisin' by the lake Captain's Galley it's right off 77 at the next exit down form the Hwy 73 exit going towards Charlotte. It's the exit that you come out at 77 if your on Gilland road out from Mcguire. We need to get together next time I'm up and try it out. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-12-2009, 09:08 AM	#20
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Cruisin' by the lake Thanks for the info Andy...you coming to this??? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321985 Maybe we can schedule something around it....or sooner if you're this way?!?! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

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