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chevymotocross · 05-10-2010, 10:34 PM

I'm glad to be back home for a bit, just completed Air Force Basic Training. While on base, taking a peak at all the cool trucks on base (without being noticed by my TI of course!), I was amazed at all the 73-87's.

During graduation weekend, off base with my family in San Antonio, I could not believe the amount of square bodies I counted. I literally counted 5 per minute. Of course they were all rust free! You Texans and southern folk have no idea how lucky you are! I pulled in my driveway to see my swiss cheese 87. It's ok though I'm in the process of working on it.

Anyways, it's good to be back and I will be posting updates on the continued project of my truck. I'm still in amazement at the amount of Squares in San Antonio!

BruthaMan · 05-10-2010, 10:39 PM

Welcome home and thank you for serving our country!

Was just down there a few years ago for my youngest son's graduation.

rare86 · 05-10-2010, 10:48 PM

Definately thank you

ced935 · 05-10-2010, 10:53 PM

Welcome to the Air Force!

I've been in for almost 17 years now and don't regret a day of it. What career field are you? and where are you going to be stationed?

I'm a newbie to these trucks but if you need any Air Force help, let me know.

gchemist · 05-11-2010, 12:04 AM

Come back, buy one and drive it back!

chevymotocross · 05-11-2010, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ced935

Welcome to the Air Force!

I've been in for almost 17 years now and don't regret a day of it. What career field are you? and where are you going to be stationed?

I'm a newbie to these trucks but if you need any Air Force help, let me know.

AGE (Aerospace Ground Equipment). I'm actually Guard. The reason I'm home is tech school, which will be at Shepherd, is filled until I believe October! It will be a long school, about 5 months, but I like how versatile that job is.

I was at the 331st (Wolfpack) Squadron.

Thanks guys!

Slonaker · 05-11-2010, 08:57 AM

There ARE a lot of 73-87 trucks here in San Antonio. I bought mine from someone who worked at Lackland 9 years ago. My father-in-law saw it sitting with a "FOR SALE" sign in the window and called me with the phone number.

You should see our junkyards here. These trucks are still plentiful.

Slonaker

*C-10 simplex* · 05-11-2010, 10:24 AM

What are the general price ranges of these Texas trucks?

(business ideas spinning.....)

Slonaker · 05-11-2010, 11:23 AM

Anywhere from a few hundred to thousands. Take a look at San Antonio Craigslist to get an idea...

Slonaker

spr85gmc · 05-11-2010, 11:53 AM

where were you in san antonio

Slonaker · 05-11-2010, 03:25 PM

It sounds like he spent most of his time at Lackland AFB.

Slonaker

fpjr0 · 05-11-2010, 04:49 PM

you can buy a rust free,no body work needed, nothing wrong with it, a/c working truck for around 1700 like I did... lol I love the south.. oh wait,, summer is almost here.... I hate the south in the summer anyways...

West Texas Z · 05-12-2010, 12:10 AM

Glad to hear that you liked Texas. Thank you for serving the USA!

StrokinRat · 05-12-2010, 07:53 PM

Ive heard about TX and all the nice square bodys they have so i'm loading up the 85 and headed to Houston for Texas showdown June 19th to see if i can hang with the big boys..

spr85gmc · 05-12-2010, 08:06 PM

if you were in lackland AFB you most likely saw me, I live directly acros the street from the main entrance of the base Ray Ellison area... when I first gor my truck I never saw them around now everywhere i look there right there..

thump16 · 05-13-2010, 06:44 AM

haha I am a 17 year AGE Mechanic also. Texas does seem to have the highest number of squares with oklahoma coming in second alabama and tenessee bringing up rear

CHEESE · 05-13-2010, 10:51 AM

THANKS FOR THE SERVICE!!! swiss cheese 87 SOUNDS LIKE MY KIND OF TRUCK! LOL
TEXAS SEEMS TO HAVE A FEW SQUARES RUNNING AROUND!!

dan76 · 05-13-2010, 11:16 AM

Also a bunch in AZ, but yes there are a number of running (as well as semi-permanently) parked squares in TX.

05-10-2010, 10:34 PM	#1
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Texas has to be 73-87 kingdom! I'm glad to be back home for a bit, just completed Air Force Basic Training. While on base, taking a peak at all the cool trucks on base (without being noticed by my TI of course!), I was amazed at all the 73-87's. During graduation weekend, off base with my family in San Antonio, I could not believe the amount of square bodies I counted. I literally counted 5 per minute. Of course they were all rust free! You Texans and southern folk have no idea how lucky you are! I pulled in my driveway to see my swiss cheese 87. It's ok though I'm in the process of working on it. Anyways, it's good to be back and I will be posting updates on the continued project of my truck. I'm still in amazement at the amount of Squares in San Antonio! __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch

05-10-2010, 10:39 PM	#2
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: Texas has to be 73-87 kingdom! Welcome home and thank you for serving our country! Was just down there a few years ago for my youngest son's graduation. __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

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rare86 Extended cab fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardendale, Tx Posts: 314	Re: Texas has to be 73-87 kingdom! Definately thank you __________________ If it has a motor, it has my attention.

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ced935 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 23	Re: Texas has to be 73-87 kingdom! Welcome to the Air Force! I've been in for almost 17 years now and don't regret a day of it. What career field are you? and where are you going to be stationed? I'm a newbie to these trucks but if you need any Air Force help, let me know.

05-11-2010, 12:04 AM	#5
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Texas has to be 73-87 kingdom! Come back, buy one and drive it back! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

05-11-2010, 08:57 AM	#7
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Texas has to be 73-87 kingdom! There ARE a lot of 73-87 trucks here in San Antonio. I bought mine from someone who worked at Lackland 9 years ago. My father-in-law saw it sitting with a "FOR SALE" sign in the window and called me with the phone number. You should see our junkyards here. These trucks are still plentiful. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

05-11-2010, 10:24 AM	#8
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: Texas has to be 73-87 kingdom! What are the general price ranges of these Texas trucks? (business ideas spinning.....)

05-11-2010, 11:23 AM	#9
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Texas has to be 73-87 kingdom! Anywhere from a few hundred to thousands. Take a look at San Antonio Craigslist to get an idea... Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

05-11-2010, 11:53 AM	#10
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: Texas has to be 73-87 kingdom! where were you in san antonio

05-11-2010, 03:25 PM	#11
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Texas has to be 73-87 kingdom! It sounds like he spent most of his time at Lackland AFB. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

05-11-2010, 04:49 PM	#12
fpjr0 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 202	Re: Texas has to be 73-87 kingdom! you can buy a rust free,no body work needed, nothing wrong with it, a/c working truck for around 1700 like I did... lol I love the south.. oh wait,, summer is almost here.... I hate the south in the summer anyways... __________________ ONCE YOU GO LS, YOU NEVER WANT LESS!!

05-12-2010, 12:10 AM	#13
West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: Texas has to be 73-87 kingdom! Glad to hear that you liked Texas. Thank you for serving the USA! __________________ My Toys: 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 1984 Silverado > Build Page <

05-12-2010, 07:53 PM	#14
StrokinRat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clinton,MS Posts: 234	Re: Texas has to be 73-87 kingdom! Ive heard about TX and all the nice square bodys they have so i'm loading up the 85 and headed to Houston for Texas showdown June 19th to see if i can hang with the big boys.. __________________ 85 Chevy C-10 383 stroker

05-12-2010, 08:06 PM	#15
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: Texas has to be 73-87 kingdom! if you were in lackland AFB you most likely saw me, I live directly acros the street from the main entrance of the base Ray Ellison area... when I first gor my truck I never saw them around now everywhere i look there right there..

05-13-2010, 06:44 AM	#16
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: Texas has to be 73-87 kingdom! haha I am a 17 year AGE Mechanic also. Texas does seem to have the highest number of squares with oklahoma coming in second alabama and tenessee bringing up rear



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05-13-2010, 10:51 AM	#17
CHEESE The Cheesiest Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SHALLOWATER, TX. Posts: 986	Re: Texas has to be 73-87 kingdom! THANKS FOR THE SERVICE!!! swiss cheese 87 SOUNDS LIKE MY KIND OF TRUCK! LOL TEXAS SEEMS TO HAVE A FEW SQUARES RUNNING AROUND!!

05-13-2010, 11:16 AM	#18
dan76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salt Lake City UT Posts: 441	Re: Texas has to be 73-87 kingdom! Also a bunch in AZ, but yes there are a number of running (as well as semi-permanently) parked squares in TX.

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