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68Stepbed · 05-15-2020, 01:24 PM

Curious how many will open just because of the title.

Anyway, my hood hinges are off to get rebuilt at www.hoodhingerepair.com, but it was way too pretty here in East TN last Sunday to just stay at home, so we took a Mother's Day drive on US129, The NC28 back into Cherokee, NC before heading back home. The wife rode with me in the truck while our sons followed in her Mustang.

sick472 · 05-15-2020, 02:05 PM

There's something about a righteous ride without a hood that say's "I just don't care what you think!" compared to a POS without a hood that says "I just can't afford it and someone will think it's cool!"

I still bet you can't wait to get some rebuilt hinges back on.

Nice photography!

NorCalC20LWB · 05-15-2020, 02:06 PM

Great looking truck and beautiful country!

**truckster** · 05-15-2020, 02:11 PM

Nice pics.

When I saw the title the first thing that came to mind was a Blazer...

**Boog** · 05-15-2020, 02:19 PM

Well we were expecting a pair of toplessness and there is only one.

Yeah buddy. Take advantage of a nice spring day when you can.

57taskforce · 05-15-2020, 02:57 PM

Nice! I want to do the Camaro run one of these days.

jjzepplin · 05-15-2020, 03:50 PM

I opened it just because of the title. I cannot tell a lie. I thought there was a chance, and there it was, a beauty! Thank you!

Troy Sr · 05-15-2020, 04:00 PM

Why is the top up on the Mustang!?!?!

**RodnRudy** · 05-15-2020, 04:10 PM

I've done that road on my Harley twice. Just as scary the second time as the first. I bet it was a blast in the pick up!

BigBird05 · 05-15-2020, 08:25 PM

I looked to see if you had removed the roof from your truck. Like some people have done to S-10's.

**jimer1964** · 05-15-2020, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

Nice pics.

When I saw the title the first thing that came to mind was a Blazer...

I was thinking blazer also!

Chvy2NV · 05-15-2020, 09:12 PM

its a super cool drive.. been there in the winter

Husker · 05-15-2020, 11:35 PM

Me!
Nice truck
Ron

**special-K** · 05-16-2020, 07:37 AM

I thought topless truck and wondered (but found hard to believe) if you made your top removable or you were in some other vehicle. The other topless (*)(*) would be a bad day on the Tail of the Dragon... more vehicles over the edge than ever!

**mkmc69** · 05-16-2020, 09:44 AM

The title and the truck are both cool...……..

dondb · 05-16-2020, 09:58 AM

Beautiful truck....I'm a sucker for step side trucks....and you nailed it with color,stance and wheels

**chiefcfd** · 05-16-2020, 12:46 PM

I wish I was there. We would give them something to talk about. Just took the cover off mine this week. I want a personalized plate that says TOPLESS but Ky only allows 6 spaces on their plates.

**Palf70Step** · 05-16-2020, 12:56 PM

Roadkill style engine cooling!

Love your truck. Glad you had a good cruise day.

68Stepbed · 05-21-2020, 10:11 AM

Thanks for all the compliments!! The rebuilt hinges actually showed up Friday. I dropped them off with the painter last night, so I should have them back and get the hood back on in a few days.

68Stepbed · 05-21-2020, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Troy Sr

Why is the top up on the Mustang!?!?!

The plug for the switch messed up. I put a new plug and pigtail on it last week.

**1971Stepside** · 05-21-2020, 11:02 AM

Man, I love that stretch of road. Rode it several times on my Harley, but didn't think about taking the truck....hmmmm

That would be a road trip for sure.

05-15-2020, 01:24 PM	#1
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Topless on the Tail Of The Dragon Curious how many will open just because of the title. Anyway, my hood hinges are off to get rebuilt at www.hoodhingerepair.com, but it was way too pretty here in East TN last Sunday to just stay at home, so we took a Mother's Day drive on US129, The NC28 back into Cherokee, NC before heading back home. The wife rode with me in the truck while our sons followed in her Mustang. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

05-15-2020, 02:05 PM	#2
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,131	Re: Topless on the Tail Of The Dragon There's something about a righteous ride without a hood that say's "I just don't care what you think!" compared to a POS without a hood that says "I just can't afford it and someone will think it's cool!" I still bet you can't wait to get some rebuilt hinges back on. Nice photography! __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

05-15-2020, 02:06 PM	#3
NorCalC20LWB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 466	Re: Topless on the Tail Of The Dragon Great looking truck and beautiful country!

05-15-2020, 02:11 PM	#4
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Topless on the Tail Of The Dragon Nice pics. When I saw the title the first thing that came to mind was a Blazer... __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

05-15-2020, 02:19 PM	#5
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,513	Re: Topless on the Tail Of The Dragon Well we were expecting a pair of toplessness and there is only one. Yeah buddy. Take advantage of a nice spring day when you can. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-15-2020, 02:57 PM	#6
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,487	Re: Topless on the Tail Of The Dragon Nice! I want to do the Camaro run one of these days. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

05-15-2020, 03:50 PM	#7
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: Topless on the Tail Of The Dragon I opened it just because of the title. I cannot tell a lie. I thought there was a chance, and there it was, a beauty! Thank you! __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

05-15-2020, 04:00 PM	#8
Troy Sr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 457	Re: Topless on the Tail Of The Dragon Why is the top up on the Mustang!?!?! __________________ Take Care Troy

05-15-2020, 04:10 PM	#9
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 932	Re: Topless on the Tail Of The Dragon I've done that road on my Harley twice. Just as scary the second time as the first. I bet it was a blast in the pick up! __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

05-15-2020, 08:25 PM	#10
BigBird05 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,300	Re: Topless on the Tail Of The Dragon I looked to see if you had removed the roof from your truck. Like some people have done to S-10's.

05-15-2020, 09:12 PM	#12
Chvy2NV Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: So. Florida Posts: 873	Re: Topless on the Tail Of The Dragon its a super cool drive.. been there in the winter

05-15-2020, 11:35 PM	#13
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Topless on the Tail Of The Dragon Me! Nice truck Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

05-16-2020, 07:37 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Topless on the Tail Of The Dragon I thought topless truck and wondered (but found hard to believe) if you made your top removable or you were in some other vehicle. The other topless ()() would be a bad day on the Tail of the Dragon... more vehicles over the edge than ever! __________________ "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 ~

05-16-2020, 09:44 AM	#15
mkmc69 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Logansport,In Posts: 561	Re: Topless on the Tail Of The Dragon The title and the truck are both cool...……..

05-16-2020, 09:58 AM	#16
dondb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: nh Posts: 184	Re: Topless on the Tail Of The Dragon Beautiful truck....I'm a sucker for step side trucks....and you nailed it with color,stance and wheels __________________ 1969 C-10 LWB SS 1969 Camaro Pro Tour 2002 Camaro SS LE Rag Top #937



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05-16-2020, 12:46 PM	#17
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 514	Re: Topless on the Tail Of The Dragon I wish I was there. We would give them something to talk about. Just took the cover off mine this week. I want a personalized plate that says TOPLESS but Ky only allows 6 spaces on their plates. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

05-16-2020, 12:56 PM	#18
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Topless on the Tail Of The Dragon Roadkill style engine cooling! Love your truck. Glad you had a good cruise day. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-21-2020, 10:11 AM	#19
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Topless on the Tail Of The Dragon Thanks for all the compliments!! The rebuilt hinges actually showed up Friday. I dropped them off with the painter last night, so I should have them back and get the hood back on in a few days. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

05-21-2020, 11:02 AM	#21
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: Topless on the Tail Of The Dragon Man, I love that stretch of road. Rode it several times on my Harley, but didn't think about taking the truck....hmmmm That would be a road trip for sure. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

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