Sad but good day all in one... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

61TWUK · 08-03-2011, 02:45 PM

So after managing to keep my first car I ever purchase for more than 13 years, I no longer own it. I sold my 1961 Apache, I've been posting an ad on Craigslist for a couple of months now mostly bluffing myself. But a friend of my father offered me close to what I wanting out of it. One of the bad things about today is that I'm currently deployed to a very "hot, sandy" place and will not be able to see my truck one last time before its gone. Just to let yal know I'm going to keep lurking around I have really enjoyed reading yal's builds they have honestly made me keep my truck a lot longer than I should have I've been in the military for 9 years now and honestly because of moving around so much do not have the time or space to build it like it should be.

Chet

losthope · 08-03-2011, 02:55 PM

too bad on the sale

, but hang around and look at builds here to keep you sane over there, and who knows when you return and settle down maybe you can buy it back or build another truck, thank you for your service over there it is appreciated! be sad to see you disappear of the site.

markeb01 · 08-03-2011, 03:12 PM

Bummer. Sorry it had to go, but reality has a way of interfering. And building a vehicle in the military is doubly difficult. Just do the best you can to stay safe.

panelrodder81 · 08-03-2011, 03:39 PM

Sorry but thanks for your service.

jimmydean · 08-03-2011, 05:29 PM

Sorry for your loss, but sometimes we sacrifice for what we love more than projects. If you decide to do a full 20, you will have plenty of time to build anything you want then.

k1rodeoboater · 08-03-2011, 06:19 PM

I know the feeling all to well. I've got to figure out my contingency plan for moving my truck in case I get PCS'd to a different base in the next few months.

**Captainfab** · 08-04-2011, 12:40 AM

Sorry to hear you decided to let it go. But as said, it is more difficult for you, being deployed, to do much with it. Just another of the many sacrifices you military guys make, so the rest of us can enjoy our life here. Many thanks for your service

Stay safe over there.

08-03-2011, 02:45 PM	#1
61TWUK Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 290	Sad but good day all in one... So after managing to keep my first car I ever purchase for more than 13 years, I no longer own it. I sold my 1961 Apache, I've been posting an ad on Craigslist for a couple of months now mostly bluffing myself. But a friend of my father offered me close to what I wanting out of it. One of the bad things about today is that I'm currently deployed to a very "hot, sandy" place and will not be able to see my truck one last time before its gone. Just to let yal know I'm going to keep lurking around I have really enjoyed reading yal's builds they have honestly made me keep my truck a lot longer than I should have I've been in the military for 9 years now and honestly because of moving around so much do not have the time or space to build it like it should be. Chet __________________ 1961 Apache SWB/SBW for now... Built 327 You need two tools in life: duct tape and WD-40. If it moves and it shouldn't, you use duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, you use WD-40.

08-03-2011, 02:55 PM	#2
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: Sad but good day all in one... too bad on the sale, but hang around and look at builds here to keep you sane over there, and who knows when you return and settle down maybe you can buy it back or build another truck, thank you for your service over there it is appreciated! be sad to see you disappear of the site. __________________ Timmy D. "What that grinding noise?Don't worry about that it will eventually clearance itself!" 1966 chevy c10 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485977 1954 ford customline H.A.M.B 54 Build Thread:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=622142

08-03-2011, 03:12 PM	#3
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Sad but good day all in one... Bummer. Sorry it had to go, but reality has a way of interfering. And building a vehicle in the military is doubly difficult. Just do the best you can to stay safe.

08-03-2011, 03:39 PM	#4
panelrodder81 Doin' it live! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eagle Mountain, Utah Posts: 471	Re: Sad but good day all in one... Sorry but thanks for your service. __________________ -Panelrodder 1953 GMC Panel truck - 'Curly' 1961 Chevy Suburban - 'Larry' - Sold 2005 Harley Sportster - 'Shemp'

08-03-2011, 05:29 PM	#5
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Sad but good day all in one... Sorry for your loss, but sometimes we sacrifice for what we love more than projects. If you decide to do a full 20, you will have plenty of time to build anything you want then. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

08-03-2011, 06:19 PM	#6
k1rodeoboater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 752	Re: Sad but good day all in one... I know the feeling all to well. I've got to figure out my contingency plan for moving my truck in case I get PCS'd to a different base in the next few months. __________________ 1966 C10 Long step build on a budget http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445201 no garage, no shop, limited storage space and tools....no problem.

08-04-2011, 12:40 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Sad but good day all in one... Sorry to hear you decided to let it go. But as said, it is more difficult for you, being deployed, to do much with it. Just another of the many sacrifices you military guys make, so the rest of us can enjoy our life here. Many thanks for your service Stay safe over there. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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