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08-05-2007, 01:40 AM
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Registered User
 Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: MIDLAND, MICHIGAN
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I Can't Believe It's Mine!
Hello from Michigan! First of all, awesome website!! I have been in love with 67-72 Chevy trucks since I first laid eyes on my uncles '72, when I was a youngin. A green and white 2 wheel drive longbox. He is, was, the original owner. I remember camping with my aunt and uncle (and the truck), visiting the truck in Arizona, and everytime he came back to Michigan (with the truck) my brother and I would just drool all over it and say, "one day we will have a truck just like uncle Ray's!! And everytime we saw him we would ask him if he was ready to sell it yet, "no" always being the answer. So when my dad called me late one night a couple of months ago and told me uncle Ray was selling his truck I was happy for my older brother who had "first dibs". Unfortunately he had to pass since he had just moved into his new house and building a pole barn with a new tractor on the way. My "problem" was that I just bought my dream car last winter. A 66 caprice, 396 w/4spd and all matching! So I told the wife I am NOT letting this truck go, I've been waiting my whole life for this. I was ready to sell the car but she said just buy it! SWEET!!
The truck was in Michigan for only one winter (thank God!) then Arizona, Turkey (yes Turkey! he shipped it over when he was stationed there), Texas and finally Wyoming where it's at now. When he moved to Wyoming he bought a 4X4 '72 and swapped his body onto it so he could haul his Scout up the mountains to hunt. Then he put 3/4 ton axles under it. It has a 350 with a 4 spd tranny and 4:10 gears. It has the original paint, except for hood and roof which was faded from being in Arizona for years. It has minor rust and a small dent on the passenger side. Since it's in Wyoming and I am in Michigan I have a little drive ahead of me, 4:10 gears no A/C! I wanted to fly out the day after I bought it, 2 months ago! But she talked me into waiting until we go to Vegas for a wedding in 2 weeks, then jogging over to wyoming and driving back. It has been a ***** waiting these 2 months but I've been waiting my whole life so what the hell! Sorry for the  , as you can probably tell I'm a little EXCITED! I will have pictures in about 3 weeks when I get back home. My uncle doesn't have email, so no pictures. I will also try to find some pictures from the old camping trips and visits to AZ. Only 2 more weeks!!!!
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08-05-2007, 04:40 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
Welcome to the boards
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08-05-2007, 08:18 AM
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67 is sold
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Troy, Michigan
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
Congrats!!! Welcome to the board and get those pics up quick
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08-05-2007, 10:07 AM
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Gone Fishing
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
Welcome to the board from Texas
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68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop  Frame of resto has been started2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616 |
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08-05-2007, 10:15 AM
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sufficiently talented fool
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Forest Hill, MD
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
Cool Story!!
Welcome from MD!
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08-05-2007, 10:17 AM
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
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"If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal.  We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" |
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08-05-2007, 10:43 AM
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Its always something!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: FT Worth,TX
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
Welcome from FT Worth TX.
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08-05-2007, 10:49 AM
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The LuvShack Garage
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Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
 From West TN 
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08-05-2007, 10:50 PM
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RIP Mr Ron
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.
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08-05-2007, 11:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Brookings, SD
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
If you come through my area let me know. I will PM you my number in case you have problems.
I am in Eastern South Dakota, near Highway 14, and about 45 minutes from I-90.
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08-05-2007, 11:35 PM
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Born a Chevy Man
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Location: Navarre, Florida
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky.
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08-06-2007, 09:01 AM
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On the fast track to nowhere..
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
from South Texas.
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08-06-2007, 10:22 AM
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Still Truckless!
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Valrico, Florida
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
Welcome from blazin New Mexico. Glad to hear you got your dream truck.
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08-06-2007, 10:39 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
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First off welcome to the board from Vancouver Island, B.C. This is a neat experience and I'm happy for you. Sounds like your garage is getting full of some sweet rides. IMHO you also have a really great wife. We all welcome her to the board as well ..... Take care, esll. 
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08-06-2007, 11:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Claremore, OK 74017
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
Welcome and congrats. When I was in High School, my dad was stationed in Turkey for two years and we took our 65 Rambler wagon over there. The cool part was, and this was about 1969, the taxi that picked us up from the Istanbul airport was a perfect 57 Chevy Bel Air.
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08-06-2007, 04:40 PM
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TOTY 2006
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Magalia CA USA
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
Congrats and Welcome!!
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08-06-2007, 06:14 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Crockett, Texas
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
hi, welcome to the boards from east texas.
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08-09-2007, 12:01 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Clovis Ca.
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
Welcome to the board from Central Califorina!
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08-10-2007, 09:15 AM
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64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
2 the board 
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08-11-2007, 02:12 AM
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
WELCOME to the board
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08-12-2007, 02:43 PM
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Born To Lose Club
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!
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08-13-2007, 06:38 AM
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Truck Enthusiast
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Location: Arlington, WA
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
welcome from Wa
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08-14-2007, 05:36 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: MIDLAND, MICHIGAN
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
Thanks for the welcome! Heading out to Vegas tomorrow early am. Leaving wyoming Monday am. Pictures to follow shortly after.
71swb4x4, I will be taking I-80 all the way back, but thanks for the offer. Talk to you in a week. later... |
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08-18-2007, 07:07 AM
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
Welcome to the best site on the web.
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09-07-2007, 11:32 AM
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Re: I Can't Believe It's Mine!
from Iowa
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