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conoco · 06-28-2021, 07:21 AM

It's summer time in Alaska. Big thanks to this forum and all those that have helped me in the last year with troubleshooting and solving each of the issues with my Truck through the winter, getting it ready for this exact trip. To me this is what it's all about owning one of these truck. The memories with my boys and the hope they will appreciate it as much as I do when I leave this world. If it wasn't for all the knowledge on here I would have never gotten things running how they are now.

Just finished a 400 mile round trip to the fishing grounds. Not only did the truck run flawlessly but, I cant even begin to tell you how many dads would come over with there sons or daughters while me and my boy were around the camp fire, just to ask or look at the truck. These are the type of trips you can't buy with money. But having this truck and sharing it and the memories is what it's all about. Thanks you to everyone for the knowledge and patience with some of the simple solution questions I might have asked. I hope you all are making your own memories. Whether with your own kids or just for you. Have a great summer everyone and thanks again.

FYI
For those of you that enjoy fishing as much as I do. This is only half the fish we pulled in. We got 22 Chinook or "Red" salmon in 2.5 days. It was just a slaughter house of pissed off fish

only in Alaska!!!

tim_mc · 06-28-2021, 07:45 AM

What a great post and experience! Very glad you got it running and that it made the trip. With all the salmon in the bed, you should cross-post this to the Lets see pics of your truck hauling!! thread!

yuccales · 06-28-2021, 07:52 AM

Awesome! The memories you and your kids have will last a lifetime. Kinda sad, but a lot of kids will never get to experience the outdoors. I've done many a camping trip with the tent in the truck as in your picture. Darn good looking fish haul also!

Happy_dan · 06-28-2021, 08:13 AM

What a great post! Congratulations to you and your boys and couldn't agree more about how great the help on this board is.

weq92f · 06-28-2021, 08:54 AM

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Flip fa ya...

**70cst** · 06-28-2021, 09:00 AM

Luv it. Great story.

BRL · 06-28-2021, 09:08 AM

Yup, great story, thanks for sharing, many more to you.

conoco · 06-28-2021, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by weq92f

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Flip fa ya...

Thank you! I don't know why it does that. How did you fix it. It's east to do on my computer but can't seem to figure it out on my phone!! Thanks for doing that. It's so annoying lol

**57taskforce** · 06-29-2021, 12:28 AM

Awesome stuff, glad you got your ignition issues figured out in time to go fishing!

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 06-29-2021, 01:18 AM

I love Reds. I worked the Halibut and Salmon season out of Cordova in 1988. Just a greenhorn, I worked on, or helped out about 4 or 5 boats. ''Next year will be better'' they said. They meant it but the next year, Exxon Valdez killed the whole Eastern end of the Prince William Sound. Never went back.
Alaskans are great Americans, and I sometimes miss them and their attitudes.
I did see a lot of '67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks there.

**KevinK7** · 06-29-2021, 11:55 AM

Neat thread, and I am sure your boy was having the time of his life. Kudos to you for creating those memories for him

3767 · 06-29-2021, 09:17 PM

Good thread. Glad to see u are having fun with your boy. Salmon for breakfast…yum. That is the great thing about this board. If u have an idea or problem, someone has the answer.

garyd1961 · 06-29-2021, 09:50 PM

I like your truck, a clean restoration truck is ok but I like a truck that looks like it has been there and done that and is still going strong.

06-28-2021, 07:21 AM	#1
conoco Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Eagle River Alaska Posts: 320	Thought I would share It's summer time in Alaska. Big thanks to this forum and all those that have helped me in the last year with troubleshooting and solving each of the issues with my Truck through the winter, getting it ready for this exact trip. To me this is what it's all about owning one of these truck. The memories with my boys and the hope they will appreciate it as much as I do when I leave this world. If it wasn't for all the knowledge on here I would have never gotten things running how they are now. Just finished a 400 mile round trip to the fishing grounds. Not only did the truck run flawlessly but, I cant even begin to tell you how many dads would come over with there sons or daughters while me and my boy were around the camp fire, just to ask or look at the truck. These are the type of trips you can't buy with money. But having this truck and sharing it and the memories is what it's all about. Thanks you to everyone for the knowledge and patience with some of the simple solution questions I might have asked. I hope you all are making your own memories. Whether with your own kids or just for you. Have a great summer everyone and thanks again. FYI For those of you that enjoy fishing as much as I do. This is only half the fish we pulled in. We got 22 Chinook or "Red" salmon in 2.5 days. It was just a slaughter house of pissed off fish only in Alaska!!! Attached Images

06-28-2021, 07:45 AM	#2
tim_mc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: St Peters, MO Posts: 453	Re: Thought I would share What a great post and experience! Very glad you got it running and that it made the trip. With all the salmon in the bed, you should cross-post this to the Lets see pics of your truck hauling!! thread! __________________ 1967 C20, 350 SBC w/Comp roller cam, 700R4 w/3.42 posi, PS, 4-wheel PDB, Old Air AC & GM Tilt column.

06-28-2021, 07:52 AM	#3
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,816	Re: Thought I would share Awesome! The memories you and your kids have will last a lifetime. Kinda sad, but a lot of kids will never get to experience the outdoors. I've done many a camping trip with the tent in the truck as in your picture. Darn good looking fish haul also!

06-28-2021, 08:13 AM	#4
Happy_dan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 456	Re: Thought I would share What a great post! Congratulations to you and your boys and couldn't agree more about how great the help on this board is.

06-28-2021, 08:54 AM	#5
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,326	Re: Thought I would share . Flip fa ya... Attached Images __________________ 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

06-28-2021, 09:00 AM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,377	Re: Thought I would share Luv it. Great story. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

06-28-2021, 09:08 AM	#7
BRL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Tahuya WA Posts: 678	Re: Thought I would share Yup, great story, thanks for sharing, many more to you.

06-29-2021, 12:28 AM	#9
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,582	Re: Thought I would share Awesome stuff, glad you got your ignition issues figured out in time to go fishing! __________________ 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

06-29-2021, 01:18 AM	#10
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,619	Re: Thought I would share I love Reds. I worked the Halibut and Salmon season out of Cordova in 1988. Just a greenhorn, I worked on, or helped out about 4 or 5 boats. ''Next year will be better'' they said. They meant it but the next year, Exxon Valdez killed the whole Eastern end of the Prince William Sound. Never went back. Alaskans are great Americans, and I sometimes miss them and their attitudes. I did see a lot of '67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks there. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

06-29-2021, 11:55 AM	#11
KevinK7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 658	Re: Thought I would share Neat thread, and I am sure your boy was having the time of his life. Kudos to you for creating those memories for him __________________ '68 C20 Utility 396 4sp (BuildThread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806904 ) '68 C10 50th

06-29-2021, 09:17 PM	#12
3767 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Vale,nc Posts: 174	Re: Thought I would share Good thread. Glad to see u are having fun with your boy. Salmon for breakfast…yum. That is the great thing about this board. If u have an idea or problem, someone has the answer.

06-29-2021, 09:50 PM	#13
garyd1961 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Henderson NC Posts: 975	Re: Thought I would share I like your truck, a clean restoration truck is ok but I like a truck that looks like it has been there and done that and is still going strong.



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