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02-15-2025, 05:26 PM
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Post Whore
 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
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25 Years Ago
So a bit more than 25 years ago I bought my first older truck, my 1969 K20. It was a farmer's truck and in great shape. Original except for a cable the farmer had installed under the truck from the rear frame to the front bumper apparently to pull stumps. It had the mighty 307, 3 on the tree mated to a Rockwell T221 and stump pulling 4.56 gears and a factory No Spin in the rear axle.
In the winter I found the three on the tree would lock up and one day I was searching the internet for help. Ya got to remember 25 years ago there were not a lot of sites yet that were worth a darn. Anyway, I found this website and help for my three on the tree issue. As I started to learn more about my truck I started posting a lot here, especially when I did the initial 4" lift. 25 years ago I registered for this site. I actually think this was the second time I registered as the board either changed software or there was a crash or something and new accounts had to be made. But anyway, I've learned so much from this board and members so thanks for that! Here's a pic of my 69 K20 when I got it, after doing a lot of work to it, and also a pick of my 1970 K5.
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02-15-2025, 06:34 PM
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Who Changed This?
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Simi Valley, CA
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Re: 25 Years Ago
Happy 25th anniversary!
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02-15-2025, 07:14 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Wa.
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Re: 25 Years Ago
I joined a couple years after you and I remember you were very active in the early years of the board. You were one of the very helpful members. Oh and Happy 25!
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02-15-2025, 07:50 PM
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20' Daredevil (Ret)
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Jefferson State
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Re: 25 Years Ago
I remember you from back in the day. Saw your name on the opening post in this thread and thought Oh Good, he's back!
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02-15-2025, 11:16 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Montezuma, Iowa
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Re: 25 Years Ago
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Good to see you posting. I didn't join until 2006 and I think you were still pretty active then. Thanks for the update. LockDoc
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02-16-2025, 12:03 AM
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Born Psycho
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: brentwood,cal,usa
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Re: 25 Years Ago
I joined 24 years ago this month so i'm one of the old timers too, i guess.
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jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA |
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02-16-2025, 01:34 AM
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Senior Moment
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Pittsburg Ca
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Re: 25 Years Ago
Hey Yukon , long time no hear from. Good to know you’re still around. I joined in 2002 and can’t tell you how much I’ve learned here. Hey Jerry, ya I’m an oldie To
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02-16-2025, 05:33 AM
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SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: eleanor wv usa
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Re: 25 Years Ago
It's been 23 yrs this month for me. Same board, truck 38 yrs and wife 42 yrs!!! I keep good things around!!!!
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02-16-2025, 08:32 AM
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State of Confusion!
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
Posts: 47,393
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Re: 25 Years Ago
I'll also be at the 23 yr mark later this year. Glad to see you still here Yukon.
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02-16-2025, 08:11 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: ottawa kansas
Posts: 5,266
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Re: 25 Years Ago
I remember you. Good to see you pop in.
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02-16-2025, 09:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Wellington, Ks
Posts: 10,310
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Re: 25 Years Ago
Hey Mark, Good to see you on the board, I'm a bit behind you for the truck board time line. Coming up on 24 years here myself. Been quite awhile since we first met at the car/truck show in Winfield years ago. Where does the time go, huh? I still have my '71 4x4 and I remember well that awesome '69 K20 of yours. Been retired now almost 15 years, married to the same great woman for 54 years this June, four Grandkids. Wow, again where does the time go?
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02-16-2025, 10:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: TN.
Posts: 8,566
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Re: 25 Years Ago
Happy Anniversary.
I remember your post from way back when.
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02-17-2025, 03:16 PM
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Proprietor of Dale's Corner
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Vacaville , CA
Posts: 16,319
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Re: 25 Years Ago
Happy anniversary! I remember you being active when I joined. It's nice seeing ya post.
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