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Stock72c10 · 05-31-2009, 10:01 PM

Yet another use for a C-10, who would have thought they would make a great pot for a tree (yes, the tree is in the truck)

The fun began when it was time to get the tree out of the truck. I must say they built some pretty heavy duty tailgates back in the 70's

**El Jay** · 05-31-2009, 10:04 PM

That there would be what we call a "workin' truck."

Nice truck, & nice house.
But I gotta ask, "Why are you growing a tree in the truck bed?"

chevychase · 05-31-2009, 10:35 PM

That's why you shouldn't leave your truck sitting too long!

**special-K** · 06-01-2009, 04:55 AM

You gotta wash the dirt out every year or that`ll happen.

big_al_71 · 06-01-2009, 09:24 AM

Looks like a great barnd find....

67chevemall · 06-01-2009, 09:49 AM

two tone grabber blue! nice lookn truck.

Skirkpat · 06-01-2009, 09:56 AM

Next time you have to unload, this is a little trick you can use.

1) Put the shifter on "R"
2) Put the tach on 3,000 RPM
3) Put the E-Brake on the floor.

Your load won't even touch the tailgate

*67chevy3/4tontruck* · 06-01-2009, 10:23 AM

Nice looking truck. i like blue trucks

Stock72c10 · 06-01-2009, 11:42 AM

The wife kept changing her mind about where she wanted it so I guess the shade can follow her around now

That is the first of two trees I planted (32" root ball so they are HEAVY). That is my neighbor across the streets house. My wife ran in and got the camera to show her family what her country boy husband was up to now (the tree was leaned against the tailgate in transit). This was the first test of my "1,500 lb. Helper Springs" I installed and must say they really helped. Before I put them on the rear bumper would have been dragging. I won't show pics of my neighbor standing on the back of my John Deere for added traction to get that thing drug into the back yard (I really miss alleys). The guy at the nursery said I would have to remove the tailgate or it would bow due to the wait when rolling the tree off the back, I guess he doesn't know that trucks were once built like these tanks (I did scratch the paint a bit though

Stock72c10 · 06-01-2009, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67chevemall

two tone grabber blue! nice lookn truck.

Thanks for the compliments, actually it is 542 Medium Blue/White per the spid.

Botietruck · 06-01-2009, 08:25 PM

That is one shady looking truck!! LOL

Stock72c10 · 06-02-2009, 09:57 AM

I guess I won't have to buy that Vintage Air setup now

05-31-2009, 10:01 PM	#1
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	C-10 Planter Yet another use for a C-10, who would have thought they would make a great pot for a tree (yes, the tree is in the truck) The fun began when it was time to get the tree out of the truck. I must say they built some pretty heavy duty tailgates back in the 70's Attached Images

05-31-2009, 10:04 PM	#2
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: C-10 Planter That there would be what we call a "workin' truck." Nice truck, & nice house. But I gotta ask, "Why are you growing a tree in the truck bed?" __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

05-31-2009, 10:35 PM	#3
chevychase Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 476	Re: C-10 Planter That's why you shouldn't leave your truck sitting too long! __________________ Joe

06-01-2009, 04:55 AM	#4
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06-01-2009, 09:24 AM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: C-10 Planter Looks like a great barnd find.... __________________ 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

06-01-2009, 09:49 AM	#6
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: C-10 Planter two tone grabber blue! nice lookn truck. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

06-01-2009, 09:56 AM	#7
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: C-10 Planter Next time you have to unload, this is a little trick you can use. 1) Put the shifter on "R" 2) Put the tach on 3,000 RPM 3) Put the E-Brake on the floor. Your load won't even touch the tailgate

06-01-2009, 10:23 AM	#8
67chevy3/4tontruck Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: atown Fl Posts: 42	Re: C-10 Planter Nice looking truck. i like blue trucks

06-01-2009, 11:42 AM	#9
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: C-10 Planter The wife kept changing her mind about where she wanted it so I guess the shade can follow her around now That is the first of two trees I planted (32" root ball so they are HEAVY). That is my neighbor across the streets house. My wife ran in and got the camera to show her family what her country boy husband was up to now (the tree was leaned against the tailgate in transit). This was the first test of my "1,500 lb. Helper Springs" I installed and must say they really helped. Before I put them on the rear bumper would have been dragging. I won't show pics of my neighbor standing on the back of my John Deere for added traction to get that thing drug into the back yard (I really miss alleys). The guy at the nursery said I would have to remove the tailgate or it would bow due to the wait when rolling the tree off the back, I guess he doesn't know that trucks were once built like these tanks (I did scratch the paint a bit though

06-01-2009, 08:25 PM	#11
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: C-10 Planter That is one shady looking truck!! LOL __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

06-02-2009, 09:57 AM	#12
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: C-10 Planter I guess I won't have to buy that Vintage Air setup now



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