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glock35ipsc · 06-03-2009, 09:27 PM

I know some of y'all are going to think I am crazy, but I am very excited about this! I will be trading my 68 "hot rod truck" project for HuggerCST's 85 GMC short bed:

My first "hot rod" was an 81 Chevy 2wd swb. Of all the vehicles I have owned and sold, I truly miss that one the most, and have been really wanting to get another one. The one thing the 68 gave me though, that the others didn't, was an opportunity to build my metal working skills. I learned more about metal working, AND about these trucks that I love so much by taking the 68 clear down to the bare frame, shortening the frame, hand building a new dash, etc. I am still the proud owner of my Dad's 70 K10, that truck will die in this family. I still have the 68 4wd lwb project truck, and the Blazer.

So I'm not going anywhere, I'll just be bugging the folks in the 73-87 forums now too!

We will most likely be meeting each other halfway, somewhere south of Wichita, KS in about a month or so. I need to put the truck together on the frame and find allllllllll the parts and get them packed up.

As far as plans for the 85, I don't have anything big in mind..... for now. Eventually, I will lower it some, fix a few small rusty spots, repaint, redo the interior, and maybe freshen up the drive train. For now though, I just plan on driving it. The things that need done to it in the short term I can do while driving it.

I am pretty stoked right now! And my son is too!

Jim_PA · 06-03-2009, 10:00 PM

Nice! I've always liked them too.

**lolife99** · 06-03-2009, 10:17 PM

Good deal. Welcome to the 73-87 family. I wish my '86 swb was as clean as your "soon to be aquired '85".

C/10 King · 06-03-2009, 10:26 PM

Yeah you're right, you're crazy! What have you done!!!!!!!!! Wait thats A nice looking truck (Love that Red)

Well, you're not crazy after all.

**88JRFAN** · 06-03-2009, 11:00 PM

Looks worth trading for. As long as your happy is what matter's. I imagine you will probably come by here. If you need anything you can give me a call. I know it will be a long drive. Salina is a good place to take a breather. We can meet up, wouldn't mind seeing either truck. Pm me if you want.

HuggerCST · 06-03-2009, 11:04 PM

I'm just as excited as you are!

I may be walking to work, but who cares, I'll deal with that later.

**N2TRUX** · 06-03-2009, 11:05 PM

Daaang, I didn't know you were in the market for a square. Welcome to the family..

glock35ipsc · 06-03-2009, 11:15 PM

Daren - PM sent!

glock35ipsc · 06-03-2009, 11:20 PM

Ken - I was kinda sorta in the market for one! I had an 81 a looong time ago, and was really wanting to move on from the 68 and had a hankering for another square body. I think Hugger and I are both gonna be pretty happy!

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Originally Posted by HuggerCST

I may be walking to work, but who cares, I'll deal with that later.

I have an extra one of these if you want me to throw it in!

HuggerCST · 06-03-2009, 11:48 PM

72BlckButy · 06-04-2009, 07:56 AM

Looks like a nice trade to me, nice deal Wynne and Bob!

Lemield · 06-04-2009, 08:10 AM

Hey Bob....

Now what you need to do is sell Goldie to me......really.....

Looks lik a cool trade.....Take care

**70cst** · 06-04-2009, 08:10 AM

glock35ipsc ... Nice trade. Looks like you and HuggerCST are both winners. If the sq. body is your preference...then you made a great deal. That is a nice lookin truck.

glock35ipsc · 06-04-2009, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemield

Hey Bob....

Now what you need to do is sell Goldie to me......really.....

Hahahahahaha, not a chance brother! Besides Bryce, I would have half my family calling for my head on a platter!

Glad to see you pop in here!

I'm really looking forward to getting this 85.

big_al_71 · 06-04-2009, 09:38 AM

sounds like a good deal!!!

glock35ipsc · 06-04-2009, 09:42 AM

Hey Wynne, this just dawned on me this morning.... My b-day is on the 9th, we will start heading your way on the 10th, and we will do the swap on your b-day, the 11th! Happy b-day to both of us!!

**Ron 586** · 06-04-2009, 11:45 AM

Sounds like a win win to me. Good luck to you both.

06-03-2009, 09:27 PM	#1
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	My 68 is no longer mine. I traded it for..... I know some of y'all are going to think I am crazy, but I am very excited about this! I will be trading my 68 "hot rod truck" project for HuggerCST's 85 GMC short bed: My first "hot rod" was an 81 Chevy 2wd swb. Of all the vehicles I have owned and sold, I truly miss that one the most, and have been really wanting to get another one. The one thing the 68 gave me though, that the others didn't, was an opportunity to build my metal working skills. I learned more about metal working, AND about these trucks that I love so much by taking the 68 clear down to the bare frame, shortening the frame, hand building a new dash, etc. I am still the proud owner of my Dad's 70 K10, that truck will die in this family. I still have the 68 4wd lwb project truck, and the Blazer. So I'm not going anywhere, I'll just be bugging the folks in the 73-87 forums now too! We will most likely be meeting each other halfway, somewhere south of Wichita, KS in about a month or so. I need to put the truck together on the frame and find allllllllll the parts and get them packed up. As far as plans for the 85, I don't have anything big in mind..... for now. Eventually, I will lower it some, fix a few small rusty spots, repaint, redo the interior, and maybe freshen up the drive train. For now though, I just plan on driving it. The things that need done to it in the short term I can do while driving it. I am pretty stoked right now! And my son is too! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

06-03-2009, 10:00 PM	#2
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: My 68 is no longer mine. I traded it for..... Nice! I've always liked them too.

06-03-2009, 10:17 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,692	Re: My 68 is no longer mine. I traded it for..... Good deal. Welcome to the 73-87 family. I wish my '86 swb was as clean as your "soon to be aquired '85". __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-03-2009, 10:26 PM	#4
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: My 68 is no longer mine. I traded it for..... Yeah you're right, you're crazy! What have you done!!!!!!!!! Wait thats A nice looking truck (Love that Red) Well, you're not crazy after all. __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

06-03-2009, 11:00 PM	#5
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: My 68 is no longer mine. I traded it for..... Looks worth trading for. As long as your happy is what matter's. I imagine you will probably come by here. If you need anything you can give me a call. I know it will be a long drive. Salina is a good place to take a breather. We can meet up, wouldn't mind seeing either truck. Pm me if you want. __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

06-03-2009, 11:04 PM	#6
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: My 68 is no longer mine. I traded it for..... I'm just as excited as you are! I may be walking to work, but who cares, I'll deal with that later. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

06-03-2009, 11:05 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: My 68 is no longer mine. I traded it for..... Daaang, I didn't know you were in the market for a square. Welcome to the family.. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-03-2009, 11:15 PM	#8
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: My 68 is no longer mine. I traded it for..... Daren - PM sent! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

06-03-2009, 11:48 PM	#10
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: My 68 is no longer mine. I traded it for..... __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

06-04-2009, 07:56 AM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My 68 is no longer mine. I traded it for..... Looks like a nice trade to me, nice deal Wynne and Bob! __________________ -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)

06-04-2009, 08:10 AM	#12
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: My 68 is no longer mine. I traded it for..... Hey Bob.... Now what you need to do is sell Goldie to me......really..... Looks lik a cool trade.....Take care __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

06-04-2009, 08:10 AM	#13
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: My 68 is no longer mine. I traded it for..... glock35ipsc ... Nice trade. Looks like you and HuggerCST are both winners. If the sq. body is your preference...then you made a great deal. That is a nice lookin 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!

06-04-2009, 09:38 AM	#15
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: My 68 is no longer mine. I traded it for..... sounds like a good deal!!! __________________ 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

06-04-2009, 09:42 AM	#16
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: My 68 is no longer mine. I traded it for..... Hey Wynne, this just dawned on me this morning.... My b-day is on the 9th, we will start heading your way on the 10th, and we will do the swap on your b-day, the 11th! Happy b-day to both of us!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

06-04-2009, 11:45 AM	#17
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: My 68 is no longer mine. I traded it for..... Sounds like a win win to me. Good luck to you both. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket



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