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flashed · 01-21-2016, 10:44 PM

I cant go get it as planned this saturday at Nsane Hotrods in Tennessee .The weather is messing me up bigtime ,ice and snow predicted starting tomorrow .I have owned this truck about 6 years now and the last five it has been in 3 different shops .The 2nd shop built the truck from the ground up but could not get the heat to work in the Vintage Air .Nsane took on the Vintage Air system and got it all going and now I cant go get it . I miss my truck and am ready to put the miles on it .Nsane has been great to work with and I highly reccomend them .

YBNORML · 01-21-2016, 10:51 PM

Looking forward to seeing your truck. I totally understand your anticipation. My Shortbox has been in pieces for almost 15 yrs.

flashed · 01-21-2016, 11:03 PM

I will get pics at Nsanes shop but I cant post pics .

toolboxchev · 01-21-2016, 11:30 PM

It is called the "bug" for a reason. When you get it there is no looking back.

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-21-2016, 11:38 PM

That's a bummer, but it's a lot cheaper to have your plans messed up by Mother Nature than by a bad shop. Hope you can get it soon.

flashed · 01-21-2016, 11:44 PM

I have no complaints with the shop that built the truck from the ground up and Nsane Hotrods has been great even though I have not been there or met them in person .They have kept me informed through the whole process even though its only been there a few weeks .I am so excited to finally be getting it home soon .After waiting 5 years I guess 1 more week wont be too bad .

**LockDoc** · 01-21-2016, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

I will get pics at Nsanes shop but I cant post pics .

If you can e-mail me the pics I will post them for you. Let me know and I will PM you my e-mail addy.

LockDoc

flashed · 01-22-2016, 08:24 AM

Leon,send me your e mail and when I get pics I will e mail them to you .

68Stepbed · 01-22-2016, 09:48 AM

When you make it to pick up the truck, send me an email or text and maybe we can meet up. I'm only about 30 minutes from Nsane's shop.

flashed · 01-22-2016, 10:58 AM

68 Stepbed ,send me your email or a phone number ,I dont have text ability. It looks like it will be sunday week before I can pick it up as Nsane has a show next weekend .

Andy4639 · 01-22-2016, 11:04 AM

Are they really ever done?

I have owned mine for 30 years this March and I'm not done with it yet!

flashed · 01-22-2016, 11:07 AM

Andy ,you had to ask .No ,I suppose they are NEVER really done .

chopnchaneled · 01-22-2016, 02:37 PM

WOW John !!!!!!

Has it really been six years since i met you and your wife?
Your truck was going to body shop jail i think in the next couple weeks.

Any way can't wait to see up close maybe this spring.

P.S. Do you still have the 55 and the elco?
Joe

flashed · 01-22-2016, 05:14 PM

Hi Joe ,
I tried to downsize my herd by selling the 55 Bel Air but it didnt stick ,I bought 3 trucks .I still have the El Camino and the Malibu vert and the 81 Trans Am too. I hope we can get together somewhere as I plan to put the miles on this truck starting real soon .

Andy4639 · 01-22-2016, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Andy ,you had to ask .No ,I suppose they are NEVER really done .

I know it's a never ending story are as mine is a never ending money pit!

flashed · 01-22-2016, 06:59 PM

Im calling this one done so I can start my 1 ton 72 flatbed .

**DPowers** · 01-22-2016, 10:11 PM

Let me know when you get up this way. I PM'd you my email.

flashed · 01-22-2016, 10:39 PM

Will keep in touch .

**special-K** · 01-23-2016, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Im calling this one done so I can start my 1 ton 72 flatbed .

Done is a relative term. "Done for now" fits most everything in life, but who says all that?

flashed · 01-27-2016, 11:10 PM

Truck will be coming home Sunday if nothing else like a snow storm gets in the way .Will be meeting Dewayne at 3 PM Sunday .

flashed · 01-31-2016, 09:50 AM

Im getting ready to shower so I can meet friends at 10 this morning to go get my truck ,cant wait to drive it home .As late as it will be after picking it up I probably wont have time to meet you guys as its about a 3 hour drive home and then have to get ready for work tomorrow .
John

**special-K** · 01-31-2016, 10:20 AM

Enjoy your ride! I was hoping you'd run by my place while you were part way here

flashed · 01-31-2016, 10:59 PM

I got home at a little after 8 PM tonight with the truck ,we went across the Great Smoky Mountains over to the Blue Ridge Mountains home ,a very scenic route .We wanted to stop in Sevierville to meet Matt and see his truck in person but just didnt have time as we needed to get back home and get ready for work tomorrow .It was nice getting to meet Dewayne of Nsane Hotrods and see his shop and the many projects he is working on .The truck drove nice and the heat and A/C work great .Glad to finally have my truck finished .

**DPowers** · 01-31-2016, 11:20 PM

Good for you and glad you got it home safe. Very sharp truck.

68Stepbed · 02-01-2016, 09:49 AM

It's a good thing you didn't come by. Some family members came by and wanted to visit, so it killed any free time I had.

01-21-2016, 10:44 PM	#1
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	My Truck Is Finished ? But ............................... I cant go get it as planned this saturday at Nsane Hotrods in Tennessee .The weather is messing me up bigtime ,ice and snow predicted starting tomorrow .I have owned this truck about 6 years now and the last five it has been in 3 different shops .The 2nd shop built the truck from the ground up but could not get the heat to work in the Vintage Air .Nsane took on the Vintage Air system and got it all going and now I cant go get it . I miss my truck and am ready to put the miles on it .Nsane has been great to work with and I highly reccomend them .

01-21-2016, 10:51 PM	#2
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: My Truck Is Finished ? But ............................... Looking forward to seeing your truck. I totally understand your anticipation. My Shortbox has been in pieces for almost 15 yrs. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

01-21-2016, 11:03 PM	#3
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: My Truck Is Finished ? But ............................... I will get pics at Nsanes shop but I cant post pics .

01-21-2016, 11:30 PM	#4
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: My Truck Is Finished ? But ............................... It is called the "bug" for a reason. When you get it there is no looking back.

01-21-2016, 11:38 PM	#5
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: My Truck Is Finished ? But ............................... That's a bummer, but it's a lot cheaper to have your plans messed up by Mother Nature than by a bad shop. Hope you can get it soon. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

01-21-2016, 11:44 PM	#6
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: My Truck Is Finished ? But ............................... I have no complaints with the shop that built the truck from the ground up and Nsane Hotrods has been great even though I have not been there or met them in person .They have kept me informed through the whole process even though its only been there a few weeks .I am so excited to finally be getting it home soon .After waiting 5 years I guess 1 more week wont be too bad .

01-22-2016, 08:24 AM	#8
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: My Truck Is Finished ? But ............................... Leon,send me your e mail and when I get pics I will e mail them to you .

01-22-2016, 09:48 AM	#9
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: My Truck Is Finished ? But ............................... When you make it to pick up the truck, send me an email or text and maybe we can meet up. I'm only about 30 minutes from Nsane's shop. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

01-22-2016, 10:58 AM	#10
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: My Truck Is Finished ? But ............................... 68 Stepbed ,send me your email or a phone number ,I dont have text ability. It looks like it will be sunday week before I can pick it up as Nsane has a show next weekend .

01-22-2016, 11:04 AM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: My Truck Is Finished ? But ............................... Are they really ever done? I have owned mine for 30 years this March and I'm not done with it yet! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-22-2016, 11:07 AM	#12
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: My Truck Is Finished ? But ............................... Andy ,you had to ask .No ,I suppose they are NEVER really done .

01-22-2016, 02:37 PM	#13
chopnchaneled Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,050	Re: My Truck Is Finished ? But ............................... WOW John !!!!!! Has it really been six years since i met you and your wife? Your truck was going to body shop jail i think in the next couple weeks. Any way can't wait to see up close maybe this spring. P.S. Do you still have the 55 and the elco? Joe __________________ I don't think we get smarter as we get older. We just run out of Stupid things to do.

01-22-2016, 05:14 PM	#14
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: My Truck Is Finished ? But ............................... Hi Joe , I tried to downsize my herd by selling the 55 Bel Air but it didnt stick ,I bought 3 trucks .I still have the El Camino and the Malibu vert and the 81 Trans Am too. I hope we can get together somewhere as I plan to put the miles on this truck starting real soon .

01-22-2016, 06:59 PM	#16
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: My Truck Is Finished ? But ............................... Im calling this one done so I can start my 1 ton 72 flatbed .

01-22-2016, 10:11 PM	#17
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01-22-2016, 10:39 PM	#18
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: My Truck Is Finished ? But ............................... Will keep in touch .

01-27-2016, 11:10 PM	#20
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: My Truck Is Finished ? But ............................... Truck will be coming home Sunday if nothing else like a snow storm gets in the way .Will be meeting Dewayne at 3 PM Sunday .

01-31-2016, 09:50 AM	#21
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: My Truck Is Finished ? But ............................... Im getting ready to shower so I can meet friends at 10 this morning to go get my truck ,cant wait to drive it home .As late as it will be after picking it up I probably wont have time to meet you guys as its about a 3 hour drive home and then have to get ready for work tomorrow . John

01-31-2016, 10:20 AM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: My Truck Is Finished ? But ............................... Enjoy your ride! I was hoping you'd run by my place while you were part way here __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-31-2016, 10:59 PM	#23
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: My Truck Is Finished ? But ............................... I got home at a little after 8 PM tonight with the truck ,we went across the Great Smoky Mountains over to the Blue Ridge Mountains home ,a very scenic route .We wanted to stop in Sevierville to meet Matt and see his truck in person but just didnt have time as we needed to get back home and get ready for work tomorrow .It was nice getting to meet Dewayne of Nsane Hotrods and see his shop and the many projects he is working on .The truck drove nice and the heat and A/C work great .Glad to finally have my truck finished .

01-31-2016, 11:20 PM	#24
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,440	Re: My Truck Is Finished ? But ............................... Good for you and glad you got it home safe. Very sharp truck. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

02-01-2016, 09:49 AM	#25
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: My Truck Is Finished ? But ............................... It's a good thing you didn't come by. Some family members came by and wanted to visit, so it killed any free time I had. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

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