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Texasbigblock · 03-06-2009, 08:00 PM

Nice sunny day thought i'd get the shortbed out and take her for a spin. also took a few pics. now i gotta go wash her up. Enjoy!

bean · 03-06-2009, 08:02 PM

Very nice truck! Plan on getting my 69 stepside out this weekend and taking advantage of this great weather.

Andy4639 · 03-06-2009, 08:06 PM

It's suppose to be 76 here tomorrow and I'll be sleeping most of it. I'm going to try and ride a little though, if not I may drive the 71 to work tomorrow night.

Otsa580 · 03-06-2009, 08:13 PM

Love the wheels! I should be able to drive my blazer next weekend when I go back home.

Really nice truck.

texanidiot25 · 03-06-2009, 08:45 PM

Where are you in TX?

Gotta say, as long as I'm moving it's great weather to have the windows down

Botietruck · 03-06-2009, 08:47 PM

Nice looking truck!

**rockc** · 03-06-2009, 09:17 PM

Nice lookin ride. What type of bucket seats are those?

OARNGESI · 03-06-2009, 09:37 PM

Really nice truck

72Levi · 03-06-2009, 11:16 PM

Nice truck, I took out my K5 Blazer today, beautiful day.

my67chevytruck · 03-06-2009, 11:23 PM

nice truck!!

weasel29gm · 03-06-2009, 11:30 PM

Nothin' finer than a black with Cragers!!!! Very sharp!!!

72BlckButy · 03-06-2009, 11:30 PM

Great shots, beautiful '70!

Texasbigblock · 03-07-2009, 02:17 AM

Im from around the waco area, and the buckets are out of a 69, i re-covered them in tweed and vinyl. It sure is nice to be out drivin it again, and tomorrow is supposed to be 80!

68C15 · 03-07-2009, 07:14 AM

but hasn't it been nice all winter down there?

Longhorn Man · 03-07-2009, 07:20 AM

what constitutes non-classic/cruising season there... to the extent of putting your classic away???
I lived there for 7 1/2 years, (temple/killeen/ft hood area) and the winters are cold, but nothing that would stress a car out. Not like they use salt, or get snow (a dusting every other year don't count) Overnight lows in the upper 20's is nothing to a car.

The fact that you could drive a classic all year round with no chance of salting your chassis was one of the few things texas had going for it IMO. (yeah yeah yeah, go ahead and flame me on that one)

mtdave2 · 03-07-2009, 07:54 AM

its ALWAYS driving weather in texas. other than a few bad thunderstorms. nice truck, and a big block to boot...sweeeeet

68gmsee · 03-07-2009, 09:49 AM

[QUOTE=68C15;3184587]but hasn't it been nice all winter down there

Yep, you're right. Actually, in my case it's getting to be "no driving" weather. No A/C.

**70cst** · 03-07-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Great shots, beautiful '70!

X2
Texasbigblock...anyone who drives a 70 Classic is ok in my book. They are very special people!!!

texanidiot25 · 03-07-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 68gmsee

Yep, you're right. Actually, in my case it's getting to be "no driving" weather. No A/C.

A/C is over rated

Texasbigblock · 03-07-2009, 12:45 PM

haha, i guess us texas guys are spoiled. Longhorn.....im not even gonna touch that! lol. I just meant it's good cruisin weather again. you can cruise in the cold, i know. but i mean real cruisin weather with the sun shinin' were you can roll down the windows and just roll around town! thanks for the compliments yall!

03-06-2009, 08:00 PM	#1
Texasbigblock Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 252	Drivin weather in Texas again! Nice sunny day thought i'd get the shortbed out and take her for a spin. also took a few pics. now i gotta go wash her up. Enjoy! Attached Images __________________ -Scott- 1970 C10 shortbed 396 1969 C30 dually flatbed "Vidalia"

03-06-2009, 08:02 PM	#2
bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 915	Re: Drivin weather in Texas again! Very nice truck! Plan on getting my 69 stepside out this weekend and taking advantage of this great weather.

03-06-2009, 08:06 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Drivin weather in Texas again! It's suppose to be 76 here tomorrow and I'll be sleeping most of it. I'm going to try and ride a little though, if not I may drive the 71 to work tomorrow night. __________________ 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.

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Otsa580 I Love Rusty Chevys Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 617	Re: Drivin weather in Texas again! Love the wheels! I should be able to drive my blazer next weekend when I go back home. Really nice truck. Last edited by Otsa580; 03-06-2009 at 08:25 PM. Reason: I R Baboon

03-06-2009, 08:45 PM	#5
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Drivin weather in Texas again! Where are you in TX? Gotta say, as long as I'm moving it's great weather to have the windows down

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03-06-2009, 09:17 PM	#7
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03-06-2009, 09:37 PM	#8
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Drivin weather in Texas again! Really nice truck __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-06-2009, 11:16 PM	#9
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03-06-2009, 11:23 PM	#10
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weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	Re: Drivin weather in Texas again! Nothin' finer than a black with Cragers!!!! Very sharp!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

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72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Drivin weather in Texas again! Great shots, beautiful '70! __________________ -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)

03-07-2009, 02:17 AM	#13
Texasbigblock Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 252	Re: Drivin weather in Texas again! Im from around the waco area, and the buckets are out of a 69, i re-covered them in tweed and vinyl. It sure is nice to be out drivin it again, and tomorrow is supposed to be 80! __________________ -Scott- 1970 C10 shortbed 396 1969 C30 dually flatbed "Vidalia"

03-07-2009, 07:14 AM	#14
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Drivin weather in Texas again! but hasn't it been nice all winter down there?

03-07-2009, 07:20 AM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Drivin weather in Texas again! what constitutes non-classic/cruising season there... to the extent of putting your classic away??? I lived there for 7 1/2 years, (temple/killeen/ft hood area) and the winters are cold, but nothing that would stress a car out. Not like they use salt, or get snow (a dusting every other year don't count) Overnight lows in the upper 20's is nothing to a car. The fact that you could drive a classic all year round with no chance of salting your chassis was one of the few things texas had going for it IMO. (yeah yeah yeah, go ahead and flame me on that one) Last edited by Longhorn Man; 03-07-2009 at 07:22 AM.



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03-07-2009, 07:54 AM	#16
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,508	Re: Drivin weather in Texas again! its ALWAYS driving weather in texas. other than a few bad thunderstorms. nice truck, and a big block to boot...sweeeeet __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

03-07-2009, 09:49 AM	#17
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Drivin weather in Texas again! [QUOTE=68C15;3184587]but hasn't it been nice all winter down there Yep, you're right. Actually, in my case it's getting to be "no driving" weather. No A/C.

03-07-2009, 12:45 PM	#20
Texasbigblock Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 252	Re: Drivin weather in Texas again! haha, i guess us texas guys are spoiled. Longhorn.....im not even gonna touch that! lol. I just meant it's good cruisin weather again. you can cruise in the cold, i know. but i mean real cruisin weather with the sun shinin' were you can roll down the windows and just roll around town! thanks for the compliments yall! __________________ -Scott- 1970 C10 shortbed 396 1969 C30 dually flatbed "Vidalia"

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