Touching Story on the News about 10 Year Old's Plans for a '72 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69_hafton · 12-21-2010, 11:33 PM

Hopefully not a repost - thought it was pretty cool:

http://www.newson6.com/Global/story.asp?S=13724223

*low&slow* · 12-22-2010, 12:22 AM

That takes a lot for what that kid wants to do. I think he can do it. We got to somehow get that kid on here so we can see the progress. That's a really touching story. He's got a very similar idea of why he's building his as for why I'm building mine.

wild4wheels · 12-22-2010, 02:13 AM

nice..6-8 months? Wha?... Whew! Think that young man may need some help!

*low&slow* · 12-22-2010, 02:16 AM

^ it did say a lot of his dads friends where going to help and with as nice as that shop is and there property, it looks like they probably have the money to do it in 8 months too

DeputyDan · 12-22-2010, 12:29 PM

Wish I lived in OK I would be there with MIG in hand to help!

allengator · 12-22-2010, 12:41 PM

wow....

81ShrtBox · 12-22-2010, 12:43 PM

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-22-2010, 04:29 PM

Very cool story....

cerjio · 12-22-2010, 05:11 PM

I saw the clip on the news but that cant be a 72 maybe his dads was but that truck had 6 lug rims on it ! as far as I have been told that stopped in 70! but i did have to admire the kid for taking on the project since Im deep into that stage with mine ! an Yes its a 70 with 6 lug rims but converted to disc up front .

cerjio · 12-22-2010, 05:15 PM

Looks like it has 5 lugs in front an 6 lug in the back somebody swapped someting on that truck

Stano · 12-22-2010, 11:40 PM

I admire the young mans ambition but I dont wanna be the one to tell him that his dads truck in the pic is a 73-87 body style. He reminds me of me at that age. LOL If I lived there id help him out with the truck for sure.

hatred · 12-22-2010, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stano

I admire the young mans ambition but I dont wanna be the one to tell him that his dads truck in the pic is a 73-87 body style. He reminds me of me at that age. LOL If I lived there id help him out with the truck for sure.

Ummmmm. The 73-87 truck is one he's just working on, not the one he wants to restore for his dad.

long67 · 12-23-2010, 01:27 AM

I hope this kid can get this done, It would keep his father with him for a long time to come. Good luck little man!

1956cameo · 12-23-2010, 08:40 AM

The picture of the dad sitting in the old truck looked like a 73-87 style to me as well. The truck the kid was sanding on was a 88-98 model. Either way a great story about an ambitious kid!

dfwright · 12-23-2010, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cerjio

I saw the clip on the news but that cant be a 72 maybe his dads was but that truck had 6 lug rims on it ! as far as I have been told that stopped in 70! but i did have to admire the kid for taking on the project since Im deep into that stage with mine ! an Yes its a 70 with 6 lug rims but converted to disc up front .

The rear view mirror is stuck to the glass, so the cab at least appears to be 72. Maybe the rear end was swapped

Mayo · 12-23-2010, 12:55 PM

Thats a cool story

71swb4x4 · 12-23-2010, 01:08 PM

The door panels on the truck on the trailer were 72 door panels as well.

Sad story, glad to hear he is putting his efforts into something productive. So many kids thrown into that situation would be on a destructive path, rather than a contructive path. I hope his family and friends are able to keep him going.

Stano · 12-23-2010, 09:21 PM

im not trying to pick the story apart. it was just that i noticed that the truck his father was sitting in was a 73-87 body style. the truck on the trailer is a 72 body style. the truck he was sanding on is a 88-98 body style and isnt the truck hes restoring in memory of his dad. I was merely pointing out that the truck on the trailer which he was going to restore for his father wasnt the same body style as in the photo. so ummmm this is why i dont come here much anymore, seems everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon before they have heard whats playin. and heck my 12 year old daughter even knew what era trucks they were.

I wish him the best and think its awesome what he's doing.

krazy_texan · 12-23-2010, 10:12 PM

touching story and all but 6-8 months better have some deep pockets thats not an easy task to pull off and it requires money

hotrodchevy1999 · 12-23-2010, 11:08 PM

Sad story hope the kid gets his wish with the build that he plans to do sound like he is very strong mined and trying to do something to maybe help other from one of his biggest losses in life so my hat is off to this kid

70 shorty · 12-24-2010, 12:08 AM

man, if I were closer, I'd be all over helping this kid out. My daughters are right at that same age, so I can easily relate.

mrein3 · 12-24-2010, 10:25 AM

AAAAHHHHHHhhhh!!!!!
This disease has reached epidemic levels! It even affects 10 year old kids! Save the LWB before the kid turns it into another shorty!

Jusk kidding. I wish him luck

12-21-2010, 11:33 PM	#1
69_hafton Sleep-Deprived Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 445	Touching Story on the News about 10 Year Old's Plans for a '72 Hopefully not a repost - thought it was pretty cool: http://www.newson6.com/Global/story.asp?S=13724223 __________________ 1971 K/10 Long Fleetside 350/350 - 6" Lift 1969 C/10 SWB 292 - Sold It

12-22-2010, 12:22 AM	#2
low&slow Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kuna, Idaho Posts: 1,046	Re: Touching Story on the News about 10 Year Old's Plans for a '72 That takes a lot for what that kid wants to do. I think he can do it. We got to somehow get that kid on here so we can see the progress. That's a really touching story. He's got a very similar idea of why he's building his as for why I'm building mine.

12-22-2010, 02:13 AM	#3
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: Touching Story on the News about 10 Year Old's Plans for a '72 nice..6-8 months? Wha?... Whew! Think that young man may need some help! __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

12-22-2010, 02:16 AM	#4
low&slow Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kuna, Idaho Posts: 1,046	Re: Touching Story on the News about 10 Year Old's Plans for a '72 ^ it did say a lot of his dads friends where going to help and with as nice as that shop is and there property, it looks like they probably have the money to do it in 8 months too

12-22-2010, 12:29 PM	#5
DeputyDan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 165	Re: Touching Story on the News about 10 Year Old's Plans for a '72 Wish I lived in OK I would be there with MIG in hand to help!

12-22-2010, 12:41 PM	#6
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12-22-2010, 12:43 PM	#7
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12-22-2010, 04:29 PM	#8
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12-22-2010, 05:11 PM	#9
cerjio Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: coffeyville, Kansas Posts: 195	Re: Touching Story on the News about 10 Year Old's Plans for a '72 I saw the clip on the news but that cant be a 72 maybe his dads was but that truck had 6 lug rims on it ! as far as I have been told that stopped in 70! but i did have to admire the kid for taking on the project since Im deep into that stage with mine ! an Yes its a 70 with 6 lug rims but converted to disc up front .

12-22-2010, 05:15 PM	#10
cerjio Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: coffeyville, Kansas Posts: 195	Re: Touching Story on the News about 10 Year Old's Plans for a '72 Looks like it has 5 lugs in front an 6 lug in the back somebody swapped someting on that truck

12-22-2010, 11:40 PM	#11
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	Re: Touching Story on the News about 10 Year Old's Plans for a '72 I admire the young mans ambition but I dont wanna be the one to tell him that his dads truck in the pic is a 73-87 body style. He reminds me of me at that age. LOL If I lived there id help him out with the truck for sure. __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

12-23-2010, 01:27 AM	#13
long67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Yakima,WA. Posts: 150	Re: Touching Story on the News about 10 Year Old's Plans for a '72 I hope this kid can get this done, It would keep his father with him for a long time to come. Good luck little man! __________________ Mark 67 c20 custom camper 55 Olds 2dr hardtop 96 mustang 11 dodge nitro

12-23-2010, 08:40 AM	#14
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Touching Story on the News about 10 Year Old's Plans for a '72 The picture of the dad sitting in the old truck looked like a 73-87 style to me as well. The truck the kid was sanding on was a 88-98 model. Either way a great story about an ambitious kid! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry Last edited by 1956cameo; 12-23-2010 at 08:42 AM.

12-23-2010, 12:55 PM	#16
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Touching Story on the News about 10 Year Old's Plans for a '72 Thats a cool story __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

12-23-2010, 01:08 PM	#17
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Touching Story on the News about 10 Year Old's Plans for a '72 The door panels on the truck on the trailer were 72 door panels as well. Sad story, glad to hear he is putting his efforts into something productive. So many kids thrown into that situation would be on a destructive path, rather than a contructive path. I hope his family and friends are able to keep him going. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.



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12-23-2010, 09:21 PM	#18
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	Re: Touching Story on the News about 10 Year Old's Plans for a '72 im not trying to pick the story apart. it was just that i noticed that the truck his father was sitting in was a 73-87 body style. the truck on the trailer is a 72 body style. the truck he was sanding on is a 88-98 body style and isnt the truck hes restoring in memory of his dad. I was merely pointing out that the truck on the trailer which he was going to restore for his father wasnt the same body style as in the photo. so ummmm this is why i dont come here much anymore, seems everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon before they have heard whats playin. and heck my 12 year old daughter even knew what era trucks they were. I wish him the best and think its awesome what he's doing. __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

12-23-2010, 10:12 PM	#19
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	Re: Touching Story on the News about 10 Year Old's Plans for a '72 touching story and all but 6-8 months better have some deep pockets thats not an easy task to pull off and it requires money __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

12-23-2010, 11:08 PM	#20
hotrodchevy1999 Hotrodchevy Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hot Springs NC Posts: 275	Re: Touching Story on the News about 10 Year Old's Plans for a '72 Sad story hope the kid gets his wish with the build that he plans to do sound like he is very strong mined and trying to do something to maybe help other from one of his biggest losses in life so my hat is off to this kid __________________ 2017 1500 CREW CAB GMC 1997 C1500 Chevy 1971 CHEVY CHEVELLE SS 402BB : 1971 CHEVY C10 Stepside Project 71 cluncker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ferrerid=89816 My Build Second Chance Suburban (SCS)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424650

12-24-2010, 12:08 AM	#21
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	Re: Touching Story on the News about 10 Year Old's Plans for a '72 man, if I were closer, I'd be all over helping this kid out. My daughters are right at that same age, so I can easily relate. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

12-24-2010, 10:25 AM	#22
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: Touching Story on the News about 10 Year Old's Plans for a '72 AAAAHHHHHHhhhh!!!!! This disease has reached epidemic levels! It even affects 10 year old kids! Save the LWB before the kid turns it into another shorty! Jusk kidding. I wish him luck __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

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