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Old 06-28-2010, 09:13 AM   #1
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been trying to buy this since 2004

Was my 3rd atempt to try and buy this truck.
1st time the lady said her husband had died and the son was getting it.

2nd time yrs later the son said a guy offered him alot of $$ for it and it was sold.

3rd time, I went buy the neighborhood and it was still sitting in the same spot so I stopped and ask what the deal was on the truck, thought it had been sold afew yrs back.
Made the guy a offer and he said sure, so brought her home for my son.
My daughter drove a 69 to highschool now it seems my son will also.
Check her out!
Also bought a 72 cheynn.lwb donor truck for a few goodies!
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Old 06-28-2010, 11:27 PM   #2
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Re: been trying to buy this since 2004

Congrats not only on the find, but also on the patience!! Looks like a good starting point.
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Old 06-28-2010, 11:40 PM   #3
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Awesome! Congrats.
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Old 06-28-2010, 11:47 PM   #4
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cool plans?
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Old 06-28-2010, 11:53 PM   #5
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Re: been trying to buy this since 2004

Way to hang in there Big Orange!
nice truck.
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Old 06-29-2010, 07:54 AM   #6
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Re: been trying to buy this since 2004

Sweet Big-O! Lookin like a great start there!

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Old 06-29-2010, 08:14 AM   #7
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Cool Beans dude!
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Old 06-29-2010, 11:25 AM   #8
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Re: been trying to buy this since 2004

Like my father says persistance beats resistance!! congrats
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Old 06-29-2010, 04:24 PM   #9
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Seen the truck in person today! Truck looks like a killer start. I am sure you son will enjoy it!

Thanks for everything!

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Old 06-29-2010, 04:45 PM   #10
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Re: been trying to buy this since 2004

Nice score man!


I have stopped by to check on a 72 swb that is sitting out beside a house in my neighborhood every couple years for a while. It was the old mans, the son lives there and he always said he is going to "fix it up one day" .... So it will probably sit there and rust forever, glad to see you saved one!
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Old 06-29-2010, 09:12 PM   #11
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Re: been trying to buy this since 2004

I saw one similar to it for sale not far from me a few weeks ago. Wasn't in as good of condition as your's though. It took all the strength I had not to stop in and look at it every time I passed. If I stopped I knew I would be draggin it home. (if the price was reasonable) I even slowed down and had my foot on the brake one time, until common sense slapped me in the face. It's no longer there, so somebody's probably got a nice little project.
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Old 06-29-2010, 10:41 PM   #12
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Seen the truck in person today! Truck looks like a killer start. I am sure you son will enjoy it!

Thanks for everything!

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Thanks Chris,
I'm so proud of my son, he has always kinda waited on dad to shell out the cash for what he wanted like most kids these days do.
But since that truck has been unloaded here at the shop he has found a way to make money for his truck. He has cut grass and weedeat yards and there was a family whos house burned down and he help them remove items for the inside of the what was left over in the house.
He has made alittle over $200.00 bucks and is still looking for work to do.
He has bought all the tune up stuff for the 350 and the trans.
He pulled the 307 and 350 turbo out and has just about done everything on his own, with the helpfull eyes and ears of yours truely!
He is 15yrs old and I'm so proud of him.
I was in a bad wreck 3 months ago and really cant do alot other than tell him what to do next.But he listen's and takes good advise from his dad.
Sorry for ramblin but I'm so proud of my son!
I'll keep yall posted on the update's.
The 72 lwb truck has been a huge help with the doors and the front carrier and rearend that he will get the pleasure of swapping out in the near future!
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Old 06-29-2010, 10:55 PM   #13
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Re: been trying to buy this since 2004

Nice!
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Old 06-30-2010, 01:09 AM   #14
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Re: been trying to buy this since 2004

I hear you Big-O. Glad you had some stuff that I could use! I know you dont keep trucks around like you used to to scavenge off of! So I feel lucky! Thanks again! Holla if you need anything.

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Old 06-30-2010, 08:43 AM   #15
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I have stopped by to check on a 72 swb that is sitting out beside a house in my neighborhood every couple years for a while. It was the old mans, the son lives there and he always said he is going to "fix it up one day" .... So it will probably sit there and rust forever, glad to see you saved one!
theres a 67 stepper I drive by all the time and once or twice a year I stop....but I do know where there another one that I havn't been by in awhile (Hmmm time for a ride) its funny how some people will hang on to something thill its worthless...

looks good and it great that your black maleing your son into yard cleanup and being responceable...lol...when I was his age my dad did the same thing with a 65 ....and look what happened I turned into a truck junkie
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Old 06-30-2010, 12:58 PM   #16
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Re: been trying to buy this since 2004

This story is kinda like how I got my 67 - I bugged the old man for a couple of years, wouldn't sell because his kids wanted it, he passed away, wife wouldn't sell because kids wanted it, they never did anything with it, stopped by at the right time and drove it home for $1000!
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Old 06-30-2010, 02:41 PM   #17
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Congrats on the buy!

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Old 07-05-2010, 10:22 PM   #18
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Well ole Buck got the front carrier swapped out with the 72 so now the 69 has front 5 lug power disc brakes and 2morrow after he get off work he said he wanted to start getting ready to swap out the rearends. I got a stick of
2x2 thick wall tubin so I'll fab up some blocks for the truck to be lowered with
After that it's time to flush out the brake system and start bleeding them.
Then preassure was the chassi and do aliltle painting and add the new Monroe shocks!
More updates tocom in the near future!
Stay tune...................
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Old 07-05-2010, 10:54 PM   #19
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Awesome story! Looking forward to seeing the progress!
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Old 07-08-2010, 11:18 PM   #20
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OK I got to get some pic.s on here real soon, jus having trouble with the download for some reason.
UPDATE:
Ole Buck has the 5 lug rearend out of the 72 and has installed it into his 69 with 2" lowering blocks.
He is gonna hook the 6 lugger up in the 72 know and it's time to get the brakes up and working!
Then I guess he will install the 350/350 combo.
I will try to get some pic.s soon!
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any updates on this
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Old 04-30-2011, 06:02 PM   #22
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Nice looking truck. Excellent ride for the boy to start with!
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Old 04-30-2011, 08:08 PM   #23
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Best thing about parents that like old car's and trucks.I've always said it you get the kids in to the old stuff first and they really respect what they have later.I feel today's parents need to understand that a truck is way more better for a boy or a girl they can take a hit and your kids can only get 2 of his closes friends in the cab.Get these kids into being gauge watchers and see that truck last them for 15 years or longer
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Old 04-30-2011, 08:18 PM   #24
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I am happy for you. The only thing better than a good truck is good kids. Jim
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