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**grumpy** · 09-01-2012, 11:18 AM

I chronicled our 64 short fleet build from feb til finished and sold in June.
I then bought and finished a lowered 60 F100, 292 Y-block 4spd etc.
Hated it. It was like driving a farm tractor...haha
So it left after 5 weeks and I ended up with a 59 Impala hardtop and a 60 4dr sedan.
Didn't do much to either so sold those and bought a 60 Chevy Kingswood 9-passenger wagon with a 65 327 sbc.
Ran it for a few weeks with tall skinny bias whitewalls, but they were too skinny. Hated it. So sold those and put chrome 17" Coys on.
Then a guy from 3hrs away offered me a 66 Suburban and cash for wagon. So wagon left and I have a burb...again.

The burb is a 250 inline six, TH400 auto, factory green-ish torquise color. He bought from original owner, so I'm 3rd owner. Original paint, stock interior.
Needs fenders and pass door lower corner fixed.
Floors, cab mounts, quarters and above windshield are nice.

So back to a C10 for me....

For awhile....haha
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**Corts60** · 09-01-2012, 12:03 PM

We all need help brother. But it looks like you scored a sweet burb and that spot light is killer. I've never seen one like that before. Should we start a timer on the board to see how long you'll keep the burb?

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creep · 09-01-2012, 01:10 PM

Sweet! Wanna sell it?

piratexpress1369a · 09-01-2012, 01:30 PM

that did not take long for someone to put the offer out lol...nice burb

**grumpy** · 09-01-2012, 03:38 PM

The light says GM on it and my kid said that it shows on the original window sticker.
We have the og sticker, all service records and a journal the original owner kept from the day he bought it and lasted 27yrs.
Pretty cool...

I just put 75 miles on it on highway, runs down road great. But I guess it should being the guy drove it 3.5hrs on highway here...haha

Kinda sucks because it has 4 brandnew L78-15 Coker whitewalls, but I'm going to sell the front 2 because they'll be way to tall once I bag it. Going with a G78-15 for fronts.
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purzell · 09-01-2012, 04:05 PM

Can you post up another pic of where the spolight is badged? It is awesome!
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**grumpy** · 09-01-2012, 06:58 PM

Apparently I need to look for myself...haha
It says GE not GM on the light...lol
He saw the bulb and assumed it meant factory option.
So back to your scheduled programming.
Haha
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**grumpy** · 09-01-2012, 08:36 PM

Here's what I bought my wife for our 20th wedding annv. and what will be behind the burb.
I bought her a 1963 Airstream Globetrotter.
It had been sitting for a few years but it is her "Holy Grail". We never thought we'd ever be able to afford one. It was a right place at right time thing.

It needs cleaned up and we started on the door side. Alittle at a time.
It'll be cool behind burb
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**lolife99** · 09-01-2012, 08:40 PM

Love the new burb.
Send me a pm when you get tired of this one.

66clow · 09-01-2012, 09:31 PM

Cool truck, been awhile since I've seen a CB

MikeS. · 09-02-2012, 03:34 AM

Keep it like it is and drive it.

Fastest32 · 09-02-2012, 09:50 AM

Sounds like a tough life. Sweet rig n trailer!
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piratexpress1369a · 09-03-2012, 11:17 AM

what did you use to bring the shine back up on it

**grumpy** · 09-03-2012, 03:17 PM

Started by using Kleen Strip chemical stripper from Walmart. Put on. Scrub. Rinse. Wipe with mineral spirits.
Then again.
Then use buffer with Nu-brite tool box polish, then wipe with mineral spirits, then again...and again...and again.
What you see on door side is 3 times. And still nowhere near done.
Online they say it takes 200-250 hours to polish a 19' airstream. Longer for bigger AS's.

I used the burb to pull the camper home last nite. Figured may as well see if it'll handle it.
No problems...!
You can see the side we havnt touched yet, how oxidized it is.
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Justin36 · 09-03-2012, 03:39 PM

Awesome Ride!

piratexpress1369a · 09-04-2012, 01:51 PM

thats a rough job .alot of hours buffing ..looks great with the burb pulling it

FetchMeAPepsi · 09-04-2012, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeS.

Keep it like it is and drive it.

Amen - it's not like they're still making 'em. They're not Dorito's!

Let's go snatch it Mike before it joins the ranks of the kid-mobiles

I'm calling the Ninja Ducks!!!

creep · 09-04-2012, 06:48 PM

Ummmm...those are geese.

FetchMeAPepsi · 09-04-2012, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creep

Ummmm...those are geese.

See? That's what they WANT you to think!
It's so devious and typical ninja behavior!

:P

(Seriously, I just found the pic randomly. I have to know the difference come hunting season 'round here lol)

DWC · 09-04-2012, 10:25 PM

Nice find Tim, especially the Airstream! Saw the 59' impala on Craigslist, thought that was you. Always wanted a vintage Airstream but my family aren't "campers" so no point. You know theres an Airstream factory in Jackson Center, about an hour or so west of C'bus. I think you can take tour, might be worthwhile if you're restoring one, see it get put together.

Nice Burb too!
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09-01-2012, 11:18 AM	#1
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	I cant stop myself. I need help. I chronicled our 64 short fleet build from feb til finished and sold in June. I then bought and finished a lowered 60 F100, 292 Y-block 4spd etc. Hated it. It was like driving a farm tractor...haha So it left after 5 weeks and I ended up with a 59 Impala hardtop and a 60 4dr sedan. Didn't do much to either so sold those and bought a 60 Chevy Kingswood 9-passenger wagon with a 65 327 sbc. Ran it for a few weeks with tall skinny bias whitewalls, but they were too skinny. Hated it. So sold those and put chrome 17" Coys on. Then a guy from 3hrs away offered me a 66 Suburban and cash for wagon. So wagon left and I have a burb...again. The burb is a 250 inline six, TH400 auto, factory green-ish torquise color. He bought from original owner, so I'm 3rd owner. Original paint, stock interior. Needs fenders and pass door lower corner fixed. Floors, cab mounts, quarters and above windshield are nice. So back to a C10 for me.... For awhile....haha Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Tim Road Hounds

09-01-2012, 12:03 PM	#2
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,689	Re: I cant stop myself. I need help. We all need help brother. But it looks like you scored a sweet burb and that spot light is killer. I've never seen one like that before. Should we start a timer on the board to see how long you'll keep the burb? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

09-01-2012, 01:10 PM	#3
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: I cant stop myself. I need help. Sweet! Wanna sell it? __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

09-01-2012, 01:30 PM	#4
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: I cant stop myself. I need help. that did not take long for someone to put the offer out lol...nice burb __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

09-01-2012, 03:38 PM	#5
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: I cant stop myself. I need help. The light says GM on it and my kid said that it shows on the original window sticker. We have the og sticker, all service records and a journal the original owner kept from the day he bought it and lasted 27yrs. Pretty cool... I just put 75 miles on it on highway, runs down road great. But I guess it should being the guy drove it 3.5hrs on highway here...haha Kinda sucks because it has 4 brandnew L78-15 Coker whitewalls, but I'm going to sell the front 2 because they'll be way to tall once I bag it. Going with a G78-15 for fronts. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tim Road Hounds

09-01-2012, 04:05 PM	#6
purzell Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 142	Re: I cant stop myself. I need help. Can you post up another pic of where the spolight is badged? It is awesome! Posted via Mobile Device

09-01-2012, 06:58 PM	#7
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: I cant stop myself. I need help. Apparently I need to look for myself...haha It says GE not GM on the light...lol He saw the bulb and assumed it meant factory option. So back to your scheduled programming. Haha Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tim Road Hounds

09-01-2012, 08:36 PM	#8
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: I cant stop myself. I need help. Here's what I bought my wife for our 20th wedding annv. and what will be behind the burb. I bought her a 1963 Airstream Globetrotter. It had been sitting for a few years but it is her "Holy Grail". We never thought we'd ever be able to afford one. It was a right place at right time thing. It needs cleaned up and we started on the door side. Alittle at a time. It'll be cool behind burb Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Tim Road Hounds

09-01-2012, 08:40 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,690	Re: I cant stop myself. I need help. Love the new burb. Send me a pm when you get tired of this one. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-01-2012, 09:31 PM	#10
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: I cant stop myself. I need help. Cool truck, been awhile since I've seen a CB

09-02-2012, 03:34 AM	#11
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: I cant stop myself. I need help. Keep it like it is and drive it. __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

09-02-2012, 09:50 AM	#12
Fastest32 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 370	Re: I cant stop myself. I need help. Sounds like a tough life. Sweet rig n trailer! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ BaBaBooey BaBaBooey GO SPURS GO!!!

09-03-2012, 11:17 AM	#13
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: I cant stop myself. I need help. what did you use to bring the shine back up on it __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

09-03-2012, 03:17 PM	#14
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: I cant stop myself. I need help. Started by using Kleen Strip chemical stripper from Walmart. Put on. Scrub. Rinse. Wipe with mineral spirits. Then again. Then use buffer with Nu-brite tool box polish, then wipe with mineral spirits, then again...and again...and again. What you see on door side is 3 times. And still nowhere near done. Online they say it takes 200-250 hours to polish a 19' airstream. Longer for bigger AS's. I used the burb to pull the camper home last nite. Figured may as well see if it'll handle it. No problems...! You can see the side we havnt touched yet, how oxidized it is. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Tim Road Hounds

09-03-2012, 03:39 PM	#15
Justin36 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Selmer, Tennessee Posts: 744	Re: I cant stop myself. I need help. Awesome Ride! __________________ Justin



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09-04-2012, 01:51 PM	#16
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: I cant stop myself. I need help. thats a rough job .alot of hours buffing ..looks great with the burb pulling it __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

09-04-2012, 06:48 PM	#18
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: I cant stop myself. I need help. Ummmm...those are geese. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

09-04-2012, 10:25 PM	#20
DWC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 138	Re: I cant stop myself. I need help. Nice find Tim, especially the Airstream! Saw the 59' impala on Craigslist, thought that was you. Always wanted a vintage Airstream but my family aren't "campers" so no point. You know theres an Airstream factory in Jackson Center, about an hour or so west of C'bus. I think you can take tour, might be worthwhile if you're restoring one, see it get put together. Nice Burb too! Posted via Mobile Device

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