How to Convince Your Wife to Let You Get Another Truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Willys_MB · 07-19-2018, 03:24 PM

Well, I got myself into a pickle. I was talking to my sister's neighbor and he said I could have this for $1,500. This was the only picture I had time to grab before we had to leave. He's attached to it, so he's not ready to sell yet, but he said he'll let me know when he's ready...

Original owner
350
3 on the tree (says my brother in law...)
Not sure of the year.
California truck, so pretty much rust free.
He doesn't drive it anymore, except around the block every 2-3 weeks to keep it running.

How can I convince my wife to let me get another one?..... She's only said no about 10 times over the past couple of months...

**Stocker** · 07-19-2018, 03:33 PM

If she appreciates a good investment, tell her it's easily worth double the asking price.

If she is simply against getting another vehicle.... then I got nuthin.

4carbcorvair · 07-19-2018, 03:38 PM

I was offered up my 68 wrecker, wife was in a good mood so I thought I'd bring it up. Once I mentioned who called that day, she said "I don't want to hear it". So, my oldest and I took that as a yes. I drove about an hour and towed it home, put it in the garage. That evening after she got home, she went into the garage to get something out of the garage fridge. I wasn't home. She text me, can't text and drive! So when I got home she asked me whos truck was in the garage. I said it was mine, got the hairy eyeball. I told her I tried to talk to her about it and she didn't want to hear about it. This makes 8 vehicles in the garage and driveway.

Two are my wifes, one my sons, rest mine.

weq92f · 07-19-2018, 03:53 PM

1500 2 dollar bills right?

Those do exist by the way.

Show her this thread in a couple days after folks get a chance to respond. If you had a year and some more pictures of the rust free underbody, perfect bed and the engine bay, the situation may even improve!

-klb

71meangreenc10 · 07-19-2018, 04:33 PM

Buy now and ask for forgiveness later....

Works for me

Smitty

KQQL IT · 07-19-2018, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

Buy now and ask for forgiveness later....

Works for me

Smitty

This. Worked for 2 trucks and a jeep so far

72 tigger · 07-19-2018, 05:55 PM

Find out if there's something she really wants (that's not too expensive) and let her get it. Once you buy the truck, keep it somewhere that's not a annoyance for her

**jocko** · 07-19-2018, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

Buy now and ask for forgiveness later....

Works for me

Smitty

Bingo. There's no guarantee it will be granted, but you'll already have the truck...

**Steeveedee** · 07-19-2018, 08:19 PM

What Suzie wants, Suzie gets.

Sometimes, Steevee does, too. I never ask for much, though.

If I found a truck that I just had to have, I'd just buy it. The price would have to be killer for that to happen, though. That would make six vehicles; parking in a tract home with no garage parking. Tough, but doable.

toolboxchev · 07-20-2018, 03:19 AM

Well its kinda easy, just like the lost puppy dog that followed me home, HONEST!

68panelman · 07-20-2018, 07:50 AM

Buy now, talk later

Redneck Rydes · 07-20-2018, 08:12 AM

Just had the hardwood floors refinished in the house,wife says they look beautiful, she can't believe I would spend the money to have it done,she hasen't been to the back shed yet to see the other thing I spent money on, Gotta go here she comes from the shed.!!!!!

**Grumpy old man** · 07-20-2018, 08:24 AM

Just wait until you've been together for a LONG time .I buy whatever I want and never get any complaints ,Then I realized if it keeps me in the garage and out of the house it's all good with her !

OregonNed · 07-20-2018, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Just wait until you've been together for a LONG time .I buy whatever I want and never get any complaints ,Then I realized if it keeps me in the garage and out of the house it's all good with her !

That's my formula too!

TobyArnot · 07-20-2018, 08:39 AM

One of my dear old friends threatened to spend $35K on a bass boat, 20 cases of beer, and take three friends on a three week fishing trip. He now has a nice truck, a ‘32 sedan and large garage refrigerator.

Greg58 · 07-20-2018, 11:54 AM

Wouldn't that be a 72, having 5 lug wheels?

Greg

Blue GMC · 07-20-2018, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg58

Wouldn't that be a 72, having 5 lug wheels?

Greg

My 71 GMC had 5 lug wheels on it

Troy Sr · 07-20-2018, 01:36 PM

I can't tell but isn't the rear view mirror mounted on the windshield? If so '72 unless someone added it to an older truck so....never mind I don't know!!!LOL

Willys_MB · 07-20-2018, 01:43 PM

There's some really good advice in here. I'll have to try some of your tips out. Thanks guys and keep 'em coming!

cypressbog · 07-20-2018, 02:22 PM

I'm sorry you're in the type of relationship where you feel the need to have to ask. I buy, sell, trade what I want. As long as I'm busy and happy, she leaves me alone.

**Jcfcamaro** · 07-20-2018, 02:23 PM

Buy it and hide it at one of your friends house.

Willys_MB · 07-20-2018, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cypressbog

I'm sorry you're in the type of relationship where you feel the need to have to ask. I buy, sell, trade what I want. As long as I'm busy and happy, she leaves me alone.

Well, that was helpful. Thank you!

cypressbog · 07-20-2018, 02:29 PM

You're welcome

Just tell her you don't question what she wants to buy...or do you?

MONTE · 07-20-2018, 02:36 PM

I usually get her a purse in exchange for another toy.
Works every time.
I think she's due another purse.
Chevelle
C10
C20

Willys_MB · 07-20-2018, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MONTE

I usually get her a purse in exchange for another toy.
Works every time.
I think she's due another purse.
Chevelle
C10
C20

I think you're right on that one... she's been wanting a new refrigerator... Maybe it's time she gets that

07-19-2018, 03:24 PM	#1
Willys_MB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 856	How to Convince Your Wife to Let You Get Another Truck Well, I got myself into a pickle. I was talking to my sister's neighbor and he said I could have this for $1,500. This was the only picture I had time to grab before we had to leave. He's attached to it, so he's not ready to sell yet, but he said he'll let me know when he's ready... Original owner 350 3 on the tree (says my brother in law...) Not sure of the year. California truck, so pretty much rust free. He doesn't drive it anymore, except around the block every 2-3 weeks to keep it running. How can I convince my wife to let me get another one?..... She's only said no about 10 times over the past couple of months... Attached Images __________________ 1968 GMC C2500 Long Bed Fleetside

07-19-2018, 03:33 PM	#2
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,727	Re: How to Convince Your Wife to Let You Get Another Truck If she appreciates a good investment, tell her it's easily worth double the asking price. If she is simply against getting another vehicle.... then I got nuthin. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-19-2018, 03:38 PM	#3
4carbcorvair Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Gorham, ME Posts: 96	Re: How to Convince Your Wife to Let You Get Another Truck I was offered up my 68 wrecker, wife was in a good mood so I thought I'd bring it up. Once I mentioned who called that day, she said "I don't want to hear it". So, my oldest and I took that as a yes. I drove about an hour and towed it home, put it in the garage. That evening after she got home, she went into the garage to get something out of the garage fridge. I wasn't home. She text me, can't text and drive! So when I got home she asked me whos truck was in the garage. I said it was mine, got the hairy eyeball. I told her I tried to talk to her about it and she didn't want to hear about it. This makes 8 vehicles in the garage and driveway. Two are my wifes, one my sons, rest mine. __________________ 68 K20 Custom Camper/CST Wrecker. 97 GMC K1500 short bed reg cab.

07-19-2018, 03:53 PM	#4
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,228	Re: How to Convince Your Wife to Let You Get Another Truck 1500 2 dollar bills right? Those do exist by the way. Show her this thread in a couple days after folks get a chance to respond. If you had a year and some more pictures of the rust free underbody, perfect bed and the engine bay, the situation may even improve! -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

07-19-2018, 04:33 PM	#5
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: How to Convince Your Wife to Let You Get Another Truck Buy now and ask for forgiveness later.... Works for me Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

07-19-2018, 05:55 PM	#7
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,255	Re: How to Convince Your Wife to Let You Get Another Truck Find out if there's something she really wants (that's not too expensive) and let her get it. Once you buy the truck, keep it somewhere that's not a annoyance for her

07-19-2018, 08:19 PM	#9
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,723	Re: How to Convince Your Wife to Let You Get Another Truck What Suzie wants, Suzie gets. Sometimes, Steevee does, too. I never ask for much, though. If I found a truck that I just had to have, I'd just buy it. The price would have to be killer for that to happen, though. That would make six vehicles; parking in a tract home with no garage parking. Tough, but doable. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

07-20-2018, 03:19 AM	#10
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: How to Convince Your Wife to Let You Get Another Truck Well its kinda easy, just like the lost puppy dog that followed me home, HONEST!

07-20-2018, 07:50 AM	#11
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,457	Re: How to Convince Your Wife to Let You Get Another Truck Buy now, talk later

07-20-2018, 08:12 AM	#12
Redneck Rydes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Trenton,Ontario & South Carolina Posts: 755	Re: How to Convince Your Wife to Let You Get Another Truck Just had the hardwood floors refinished in the house,wife says they look beautiful, she can't believe I would spend the money to have it done,she hasen't been to the back shed yet to see the other thing I spent money on, Gotta go here she comes from the shed.!!!!!

07-20-2018, 08:24 AM	#13
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: How to Convince Your Wife to Let You Get Another Truck Just wait until you've been together for a LONG time .I buy whatever I want and never get any complaints ,Then I realized if it keeps me in the garage and out of the house it's all good with her !

07-20-2018, 08:39 AM	#15
TobyArnot Quit if it's not FUN!!! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Indian Trail, N.C, Posts: 864	Re: How to Convince Your Wife to Let You Get Another Truck One of my dear old friends threatened to spend $35K on a bass boat, 20 cases of beer, and take three friends on a three week fishing trip. He now has a nice truck, a ‘32 sedan and large garage refrigerator.

07-20-2018, 11:54 AM	#16
Greg58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Valley, NE. Posts: 1,021	Re: How to Convince Your Wife to Let You Get Another Truck Wouldn't that be a 72, having 5 lug wheels? Greg __________________ ________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande, 2500 133" wb, 402, 4spd. 2007 GMC 3500 SRW 4x4, Crew cab, Duramax/Allison. (Sold} 1987 Chevy Suburban 2500, Silverado, 2wd, 454, t-400 2023 Chevy Silverado LT 3500, crew cab, longbox, 4x4 Z-71 Duramax.

07-20-2018, 01:36 PM	#18
Troy Sr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 457	Re: How to Convince Your Wife to Let You Get Another Truck I can't tell but isn't the rear view mirror mounted on the windshield? If so '72 unless someone added it to an older truck so....never mind I don't know!!!LOL __________________ Take Care Troy

07-20-2018, 01:43 PM	#19
Willys_MB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 856	Re: How to Convince Your Wife to Let You Get Another Truck There's some really good advice in here. I'll have to try some of your tips out. Thanks guys and keep 'em coming! __________________ 1968 GMC C2500 Long Bed Fleetside



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07-20-2018, 02:22 PM	#20
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: How to Convince Your Wife to Let You Get Another Truck I'm sorry you're in the type of relationship where you feel the need to have to ask. I buy, sell, trade what I want. As long as I'm busy and happy, she leaves me alone.

07-20-2018, 02:23 PM	#21
Jcfcamaro Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fairfax, Missouri Posts: 1,049	Re: How to Convince Your Wife to Let You Get Another Truck Buy it and hide it at one of your friends house.

07-20-2018, 02:29 PM	#23
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: How to Convince Your Wife to Let You Get Another Truck You're welcome Just tell her you don't question what she wants to buy...or do you?

07-20-2018, 02:36 PM	#24
MONTE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Donna, Texas Posts: 286	Re: How to Convince Your Wife to Let You Get Another Truck I usually get her a purse in exchange for another toy. Works every time. I think she's due another purse. Chevelle C10 C20

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