New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tex_waco_usmc · 01-13-2009, 11:16 AM

Hey Ya'll,

I have been reading these posts for some time now and finally decided to join when I corrected a HUGE mistake......

Background: I bought a 1967 small window, SWB C10 when I was 14 to restore. It was nothing but a cab on a chassis (didnt even have wheels, a local wrecking yard corrected that issue so I could easily move it. ) From there my love for these trucks grew. I worked on that truck until I was 25, countless hours of labor, pints of blood, and a few tears. I had it where it needed just exterior paint and wheels/tires. Hand sandblasted, primed, and painted entire chassis. Ed from MotherTruckers in Bradenton, FL created the cab for me as the one I had was rotting from the inside out. I dropped in a hopped up 350/400 combo. Converted to power brakes, disk in front. Lowered 3' in the front, and 4" in the back with lowering springs. Stainless tubes throughout. A 96 Chevy stepside box on the back was bolted on just by wood, body shop was supposed to correct that for me.

MISTAKE: Then I was injured in Iraq and was medically retired from the Marine Corps. I had no way to get it back to Texas from NC so like a complete idiot I sold it to a real good friend of mine. I made him promise if he ever sold it to contact me first. This has proved to be the biggest mistake of my life.

CORRECTION: Now, I am a DOD contractor back in Iraq again, only as a civilian, due to come home in a couple of weeks for good. John emailed me and told me he was getting married and wanted to sell me the truck back. So, I am now in possesion of my C10 again. It is currently on its way via car transport to Texas from NC. As soon as I can I will post pics. It is still virtually in the same condition I sold it to him in so harm no foul. I am just glad to have it back. NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Got some fresh ideas for the truck and will need some help with the mods, so expect many future posts!

Chris

72Levi · 01-13-2009, 11:25 AM

NICE, I'm glad your getting it back. Same thing happen to me with a '70 Corvette, I regret selling that car after owning it for 22 years. I'm glad your getting your truck back, restore it perfectly and drive it on the weekends and have fun!

tex_waco_usmc · 01-13-2009, 11:31 AM

You have no idea how glad I am to have that truck back. I cant wait to get it in my new 30 X 40 Workshop to start tearing into it again.

krue · 01-13-2009, 11:42 AM

Welcome to the board from south Mississippi!

Glad to hear you got your truck back.

matthufham · 01-13-2009, 11:46 AM

wow, welcome from arlington!

my67chevytruck · 01-13-2009, 12:04 PM

welcome, and glad your getting your truck back....

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-13-2009, 12:14 PM

Welcome back! Now you can go back to work on your truck.

Jim

gcburdic · 01-13-2009, 12:21 PM

Great story...and thank you for your service!!!....Now, I wish I had known you wanted it brought back to you in TX....I would of been up for a roadtrip...I would of driven it back to you....!!!

Hurry home and get to work on it.....and of course even though you said you'll post pics when you see it....I have to do this!!!

Red_Rooster · 01-13-2009, 12:22 PM

First of all, Thank You for your service. All of our Service Men and Women deserver our thanks and Honor.

Secondly, Congrats on getting the truck back. I had a '58 Chevy Truck that I had grown up with. I got it from my Dad when I was in HS, and it was almost done as well. Built 327, Muncy 4 speed, Disc Brakes, Metal work completed...Interior painted..All it needed was Paint and Upholstery. I moved to CA, got married...Mom didnt want it at her house anymore, and pressured me to sell it....

Maybe the best/worst thing I did..with that money, I bought my first 71 SWB..... Congrats again...

~T

AK72K10 · 01-13-2009, 12:30 PM

First off, thank you for your service (And your sacrifice), good to see you that you will be returning home soon. Congratulations on being reunited with your C10, please post up some pics when time permits, and again...

THANK YOU!

AK

______________________________
1972 K10 Custom Deluxe 350/350
2008 Suburban LTZ White Diamond
1972 F100 302

"Why Build It If You Can't Drive It?"

big_al_71 · 01-13-2009, 01:28 PM

Thank you for your service!!!

That is awesome getting your truck back!!!! I wish I could have back a couple my self but of course money in front does the talking and I forget about how much I loved the car/truck/motorcycle...

tcb-1 · 01-13-2009, 01:50 PM

learned your lesson, didn't ya? selling something you enjoy does hurt a lot more as time goes on!

and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

myoldchevytruck · 01-13-2009, 02:39 PM

From One Fellow Veteran to Another....Thanks for Serving and I'm glad you are getting your truck back. When I was on Active Duty back in 1984, I had and sold a 71' Cheyenne. I never got it back BUT my son and I now have a 69' SWB Stepside. We'll never sell this one.

ChevLoRay · 01-13-2009, 03:25 PM

I'm just an old VietNam vet, who never owned one of these trucks until I was back from my tour of 'Nam almost 30 years ('99). So, I understand the angst that you felt when it looked like you weren't going to be able to buy your truck back.

To me, though, your ability to survive your war-time injury and recover, then return to Iraq as a civilian employee is even more remarkable. Congrats on both successes.

tex_waco_usmc · 01-13-2009, 05:02 PM

Thank you all for the kind words, I really appreciate you all! As soon as I get the truck back in Texas I will have my father send me some pics so that I can post them. I know you are all anxious as am I. I havent seen the truck in two years.

thirdstreettito · 01-13-2009, 07:10 PM

Cant wait for pics.

Hard On Parts · 01-13-2009, 07:20 PM

Devil Dog, post up your fresh ideas.

Texasbigblock · 01-13-2009, 07:26 PM

welcome from WEST,(comma) TEXAS. just down ther road from you there in waco. Thanks for your service, you should take it to the local drive it at the church of the open door sometime off loop 340

Sport/Truck · 01-13-2009, 09:34 PM

Nice! I can only imagine how you feel!

s/t

OARNGESI · 01-13-2009, 10:09 PM

Great to hear you got it back

VA72C10 · 01-14-2009, 12:52 AM

Thank you for your service and congrats for getting it back!

boogie67 · 01-14-2009, 01:06 AM

Welcome from right here in Waco.Glad you got it back can't wait to see pictures.

72BlckButy · 01-14-2009, 09:16 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

What a great story and with such a happy ending. Thank you for your service, now get back over here and get to work on that '67!

tex_waco_usmc · 01-14-2009, 08:29 PM

UPDATE!!!!!

MY 67 is now loaded on a Tractor trailer and on its way to Texas from North Carolina!!!!!! I cant wait to get home!! 10 days and counting til I begin the trek homeward bound!!!!

jholley · 01-14-2009, 08:45 PM

Hey Man, Welcome to the site. I'm in Waco too. Hewitt actually. Shoot me a pm. I'd love to see your truck when it gets here. Thats four of us I've seen from Waco now. You, me, Boogie67 and MrWilliam. Anyone else?

01-13-2009, 11:16 AM	#1
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq Hey Ya'll, I have been reading these posts for some time now and finally decided to join when I corrected a HUGE mistake...... Background: I bought a 1967 small window, SWB C10 when I was 14 to restore. It was nothing but a cab on a chassis (didnt even have wheels, a local wrecking yard corrected that issue so I could easily move it. ) From there my love for these trucks grew. I worked on that truck until I was 25, countless hours of labor, pints of blood, and a few tears. I had it where it needed just exterior paint and wheels/tires. Hand sandblasted, primed, and painted entire chassis. Ed from MotherTruckers in Bradenton, FL created the cab for me as the one I had was rotting from the inside out. I dropped in a hopped up 350/400 combo. Converted to power brakes, disk in front. Lowered 3' in the front, and 4" in the back with lowering springs. Stainless tubes throughout. A 96 Chevy stepside box on the back was bolted on just by wood, body shop was supposed to correct that for me. MISTAKE: Then I was injured in Iraq and was medically retired from the Marine Corps. I had no way to get it back to Texas from NC so like a complete idiot I sold it to a real good friend of mine. I made him promise if he ever sold it to contact me first. This has proved to be the biggest mistake of my life. CORRECTION: Now, I am a DOD contractor back in Iraq again, only as a civilian, due to come home in a couple of weeks for good. John emailed me and told me he was getting married and wanted to sell me the truck back. So, I am now in possesion of my C10 again. It is currently on its way via car transport to Texas from NC. As soon as I can I will post pics. It is still virtually in the same condition I sold it to him in so harm no foul. I am just glad to have it back. NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Got some fresh ideas for the truck and will need some help with the mods, so expect many future posts! Chris

01-13-2009, 11:25 AM	#2
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq NICE, I'm glad your getting it back. Same thing happen to me with a '70 Corvette, I regret selling that car after owning it for 22 years. I'm glad your getting your truck back, restore it perfectly and drive it on the weekends and have fun! __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

01-13-2009, 11:31 AM	#3
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq You have no idea how glad I am to have that truck back. I cant wait to get it in my new 30 X 40 Workshop to start tearing into it again.

01-13-2009, 11:42 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq Welcome to the board from south Mississippi! Glad to hear you got your truck back. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-13-2009, 11:46 AM	#5
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq wow, welcome from arlington!

01-13-2009, 12:04 PM	#6
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq welcome, and glad your getting your truck back.... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

01-13-2009, 12:14 PM	#7
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq Welcome back! Now you can go back to work on your truck. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

01-13-2009, 12:21 PM	#8
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq Great story...and thank you for your service!!!....Now, I wish I had known you wanted it brought back to you in TX....I would of been up for a roadtrip...I would of driven it back to you....!!! Hurry home and get to work on it.....and of course even though you said you'll post pics when you see it....I have to do this!!! __________________ 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

01-13-2009, 12:22 PM	#9
Red_Rooster Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mesa, az Posts: 6	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq First of all, Thank You for your service. All of our Service Men and Women deserver our thanks and Honor. Secondly, Congrats on getting the truck back. I had a '58 Chevy Truck that I had grown up with. I got it from my Dad when I was in HS, and it was almost done as well. Built 327, Muncy 4 speed, Disc Brakes, Metal work completed...Interior painted..All it needed was Paint and Upholstery. I moved to CA, got married...Mom didnt want it at her house anymore, and pressured me to sell it.... Maybe the best/worst thing I did..with that money, I bought my first 71 SWB..... Congrats again... ~T

01-13-2009, 12:30 PM	#10
AK72K10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 84	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq First off, thank you for your service (And your sacrifice), good to see you that you will be returning home soon. Congratulations on being reunited with your C10, please post up some pics when time permits, and again... THANK YOU! AK ______________________________ 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe 350/350 2008 Suburban LTZ White Diamond 1972 F100 302 "Why Build It If You Can't Drive It?"

01-13-2009, 01:28 PM	#11
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq Thank you for your service!!! That is awesome getting your truck back!!!! I wish I could have back a couple my self but of course money in front does the talking and I forget about how much I loved the car/truck/motorcycle... __________________ 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

01-13-2009, 01:50 PM	#12
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq learned your lesson, didn't ya? selling something you enjoy does hurt a lot more as time goes on! and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

01-13-2009, 02:39 PM	#13
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq From One Fellow Veteran to Another....Thanks for Serving and I'm glad you are getting your truck back. When I was on Active Duty back in 1984, I had and sold a 71' Cheyenne. I never got it back BUT my son and I now have a 69' SWB Stepside. We'll never sell this one. __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

01-13-2009, 03:25 PM	#14
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq I'm just an old VietNam vet, who never owned one of these trucks until I was back from my tour of 'Nam almost 30 years ('99). So, I understand the angst that you felt when it looked like you weren't going to be able to buy your truck back. To me, though, your ability to survive your war-time injury and recover, then return to Iraq as a civilian employee is even more remarkable. Congrats on both successes. __________________ 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.

01-13-2009, 05:02 PM	#15
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq Thank you all for the kind words, I really appreciate you all! As soon as I get the truck back in Texas I will have my father send me some pics so that I can post them. I know you are all anxious as am I. I havent seen the truck in two years.



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01-13-2009, 07:10 PM	#16
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq Cant wait for pics. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-13-2009, 07:20 PM	#17
Hard On Parts Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cedar Vale, KS Posts: 145	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq Devil Dog, post up your fresh ideas.

01-13-2009, 07:26 PM	#18
Texasbigblock Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 252	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq welcome from WEST,(comma) TEXAS. just down ther road from you there in waco. Thanks for your service, you should take it to the local drive it at the church of the open door sometime off loop 340 __________________ -Scott- 1970 C10 shortbed 396 1969 C30 dually flatbed "Vidalia"

01-13-2009, 09:34 PM	#19
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq Nice! I can only imagine how you feel! s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

01-13-2009, 10:09 PM	#20
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq Great to hear you got it back __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

01-14-2009, 12:52 AM	#21
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq Thank you for your service and congrats for getting it back! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-14-2009, 01:06 AM	#22
boogie67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: waco tx Posts: 584	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq Welcome from right here in Waco.Glad you got it back can't wait to see pictures. __________________ 77 swb starting all over again.

01-14-2009, 09:16 AM	#23
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq to the board from Mid-MO!!! What a great story and with such a happy ending. Thank you for your service, now get back over here and get to work on that '67! __________________ -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)

01-14-2009, 08:29 PM	#24
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq UPDATE!!!!! MY 67 is now loaded on a Tractor trailer and on its way to Texas from North Carolina!!!!!! I cant wait to get home!! 10 days and counting til I begin the trek homeward bound!!!!

01-14-2009, 08:45 PM	#25
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: New Member -- Correcting a huge C10 Mistake from Iraq Hey Man, Welcome to the site. I'm in Waco too. Hewitt actually. Shoot me a pm. I'd love to see your truck when it gets here. Thats four of us I've seen from Waco now. You, me, Boogie67 and MrWilliam. Anyone else? __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

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