Should I just park it in a barn? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Stu Pidd · 05-06-2015, 11:31 PM

How did I end up with two of these? Bought the'68 with the intent of adding disc brakes and changing the color to Hugger Orange. Then along comes a 1971 that's already orange, with,of course, disc brakes.

While I have no use for the '68, I hate to sell it, as it's so original. Not an ounce of bondo. Never been cut for aux gas tanks. Maybe I'll just park it in a barn. Nice truck, but I'm really a sucker for Hugger Orange.
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In The Ten Ring · 05-06-2015, 11:33 PM

Most guys end up with extra parts but you end up with an extra truck!

You could just give it to me but I doubt you'll see the wisdom in that.

CG · 05-06-2015, 11:37 PM

Boy if I had the extra dough Id take that 68 off your hands. It has my favorite paint combo ... Is it a long bed?

**FirstOwner69** · 05-06-2015, 11:42 PM

Looks nice. Keep it!!!

Spartan · 05-07-2015, 03:23 AM

Yep park it in a barn. That's what I would do if my barn wasn't already full.....
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**jocko** · 05-07-2015, 03:29 AM

if you have a barn, then it's a no-brainer... Glad to see you found another that came hugger, because I'd hate to see that gorgeous 68 anniv gold go away. Both are gorgeous trucks, keep em and keep em original! (or, do whatever you like with them, they're yours, you can't go wrong)

mcmlxix · 05-07-2015, 04:55 AM

Is that an anniversary addition 68? Looks like it might be the right color....

elf w/capital T · 05-07-2015, 06:37 AM

I would sell it but only for a legitimate price.... I would drive one every other day lol

**special-K** · 05-07-2015, 07:27 AM

Park it in the barn unless you are driving it when you aren't driving the other. The rules state that you can have more than one. As far as painting the '68 goes, don't do anything stupid. What I meant to say is, "...don't do anything, Stu Pid."

Davidf · 05-07-2015, 10:03 AM

Park the '68 in the barn, forget about it for another 47 years and presto, you have a very valuable "barn find" worth 10 times more than it should. Of course, leave all the dust on it when you "find" it again.

WarMonger · 05-07-2015, 10:09 AM

way too nice to park in a barn. build a glass house for all to see it.

**michael bustamante** · 05-07-2015, 11:16 AM

put it in a time capsule bubble that theyre showing at all the big car shows now

**70shortfleet** · 05-07-2015, 11:28 AM

We need to see more pictures of both trucks!

Stu Pidd · 05-07-2015, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

... Is it a long bed?

It's a long bed. Short bed trucks are worthless to me as I use all eight feet pretty often.

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Originally Posted by jocko

if you have a barn, then it's a no-brainer...

I don't have a barn! I'll have to find somebody else's barn!

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Originally Posted by mcmlxix

Is that an anniversary addition 68? Looks like it might be the right color....

Yup. A 50th. I went back and forth between "It's my truck, I'll do what I want", and thinking it would be a shame to destroy a 50th.
If it wasn't a 50th, it would prolly be orange by now.

**70cst** · 05-07-2015, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu Pidd

It's a long bed. Short bed trucks are worthless to me as I use all eight feet pretty often.

I don't have a barn! I'll have to find somebody else's barn!

Yup. A 50th. I went back and forth between "It's my truck, I'll do what I want", and thinking it would be a shame to destroy a 50th.
If it wasn't a 50th, it would prolly be orange by now.

Good answer

midniteblues · 05-07-2015, 09:46 PM

both are sweet drive one and show off the other ...witch one depends on you

cooperhw · 05-08-2015, 10:19 AM

IMO

The short term consequences of "parking it in a barn" are that it will start to leak from non use or vermin will set up house, etc.
But, at least you still have it. At some point in time you might want another or heaven forbid something happen to the hugger orange you have a back up.
Put it in a protective bubble.
put it on the roof with a weather vane attached.
sell it.
Put the brakes etc. you originally planned.
Or, (drumroll)
Dig a hole out back, push the truck in, fill it full of dirt, and call it a planter.
Do whatever you want cause it's your truck.

Since they are so close I would probably sell the one I liked the least, but that's me, not you.

**FirstOwner69** · 05-08-2015, 02:06 PM

Another idea...
Drive one even numbered years, the other odd number years.

T_Raven · 05-08-2015, 02:22 PM

If it's going to be an unnecessary distraction and expense to keep it, and you really don't want it but are just a little attached, then sell it. I always have a hard time selling stuff but as soon as it's gone, the attachment is gone too. But I have 15 cars so I totally support keeping both lol

flashed · 05-08-2015, 02:49 PM

I will be glad to clear out a spot in my barn next to my medium red 72 chevy truck and my 72 Flame orange El Camino and my wife's red 72 Malibu convertible just to make you feel better.

Stu Pidd · 05-08-2015, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Another idea...
Drive one even numbered years, the other odd number years.

Thanks for the laugh!

*Fitz* · 05-08-2015, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu Pidd

How did I end up with two of these? Bought the'68 with the intent of adding disc brakes and changing the color to Hugger Orange. Then along comes a 1971 that's already orange, with,of course, disc brakes.

While I have no use for the '68, I hate to sell it, as it's so original. Not an ounce of bondo. Never been cut for aux gas tanks. Maybe I'll just park it in a barn. Nice truck, but I'm really a sucker for Hugger Orange.
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You can always park it MY garage!

EARNHARDT#3 · 05-08-2015, 04:47 PM

I guess Stu Pidd is as Stu Pidd does!

Stu Pidd · 05-08-2015, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 7162849

We need to see more pictures of both trucks!

Here ya go-

toms68cst · 05-08-2015, 06:08 PM

Let them mate and have children.

05-06-2015, 11:31 PM	#1
Stu Pidd Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fox Island, WA Posts: 135	Should I just park it in a barn? How did I end up with two of these? Bought the'68 with the intent of adding disc brakes and changing the color to Hugger Orange. Then along comes a 1971 that's already orange, with,of course, disc brakes. While I have no use for the '68, I hate to sell it, as it's so original. Not an ounce of bondo. Never been cut for aux gas tanks. Maybe I'll just park it in a barn. Nice truck, but I'm really a sucker for Hugger Orange. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

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In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Should I just park it in a barn? Most guys end up with extra parts but you end up with an extra truck! You could just give it to me but I doubt you'll see the wisdom in that.

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FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Should I just park it in a barn? Looks nice. Keep it!!!

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jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Should I just park it in a barn? if you have a barn, then it's a no-brainer... Glad to see you found another that came hugger, because I'd hate to see that gorgeous 68 anniv gold go away. Both are gorgeous trucks, keep em and keep em original! (or, do whatever you like with them, they're yours, you can't go wrong)

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Davidf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 749	Re: Should I just park it in a barn? Park the '68 in the barn, forget about it for another 47 years and presto, you have a very valuable "barn find" worth 10 times more than it should. Of course, leave all the dust on it when you "find" it again.

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cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: Should I just park it in a barn? IMO The short term consequences of "parking it in a barn" are that it will start to leak from non use or vermin will set up house, etc. But, at least you still have it. At some point in time you might want another or heaven forbid something happen to the hugger orange you have a back up. Put it in a protective bubble. put it on the roof with a weather vane attached. sell it. Put the brakes etc. you originally planned. Or, (drumroll) Dig a hole out back, push the truck in, fill it full of dirt, and call it a planter. Do whatever you want cause it's your truck. Since they are so close I would probably sell the one I liked the least, but that's me, not you. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne



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FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Should I just park it in a barn? Another idea... Drive one even numbered years, the other odd number years.

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T_Raven Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Idaho Falls, Id Posts: 86	Re: Should I just park it in a barn? If it's going to be an unnecessary distraction and expense to keep it, and you really don't want it but are just a little attached, then sell it. I always have a hard time selling stuff but as soon as it's gone, the attachment is gone too. But I have 15 cars so I totally support keeping both lol __________________ My projects 53 GMC, 54 GMC, 67 GMC, 01 GMC DMAX 67, 68, 69, 72 Firebirds, 79 TA, 68 Camaro, 68 Mustang

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