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oldblue1968chevy · 11-18-2008, 09:22 PM

Hey yall im new here....just got my licence awhile back...was really lookin for toyota 4x4 truck for the longest time..never found wat i was lookin for..dad convinced me into the truck in my signature, old guy down the road was selling it for his buddy who had alsimers...the gentleman was asking 2500$ OBO...i looked at it for awhile..found this forum..saw some of yalls rides...and decided to make the man an offer...offered him $1500 cash..and well i got it now...owned it for bout a month now and am driving it to school and back (im just 16)...I only have one pic and its my display picture..i'll try to get some up for yall tomorow maybe...
BOUT THE TRUCK...
1968 lwb baby blue....3 on the tree..(soon to be changed to 350th or herce floor shifter) still not sure which motor it has in it its not the original though....it was rebuilt with less than 400 miles on it when i bought it...few plans new paint inside and out chrome front and back bumpersbed rails...maybe a chrome taligate handle some diff. wheels and tires...throw some carpet down...like to get some more chrome on the motor but iono yet....some diff. mirrors than wats on it there too big and ugly for my tastes lol...id like to geta dixie horn too one day lol some kidna radiator shroud like to get aluminum but havent found one yet.....and would like to get the gas tank outa the cab and put under the bed someplace and ive gotta get all new cab seals the ones in it now are dryroted.....went to town the other nite got caught in the rain and ended up with 1" of water on the dash

maybe tint the window a wee bit...proly a few other things..put in too...but id like to have the majority thru before i graduate high school....(i hope..) alota my buddys make fun of the truck callin it the blueberry blue goose etc..but i dont care..it's a work in progress i'll have it all nice one day....i think this is gona be a real help too..sounds like lots of useful tips and good poeple on this forum.....well ima go back to browsin the pages now..just thought id tell yall a lil bout myself..

drewdude92 · 11-18-2008, 09:28 PM

heck yeah man that sounds almost exactly like my story...dont worry about what people say about it...just in the near future when there car breaks down tell them "hmm i have no idea how to fix that" which you probably will because you learn so much stuff just working on these trucks

big_al_71 · 11-18-2008, 09:46 PM

welcome from miami!!!!
stick around here there is plenty knowledge to go around for a million miles..

72BlckButy · 11-18-2008, 09:59 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Best of luck with the truck!

By the way...

67arch · 11-18-2008, 10:02 PM

Welcome from Oklahoma! Stick around this place is priceless.

BigDaddyDave · 11-18-2008, 10:03 PM

Welcome to the best board in the world from NC!

Richard8971 · 11-18-2008, 10:06 PM

You will not find a better site and bunch of guys like the ones on here!!!

Welcome from Arizona and keep us posted with what you do with your truck. If you ever have any questions, this is the place to ask. Someone is bound to know...like Longhorn Man (AKA Andy), he knows much young skywalker and is a super cool dude.

Good luck with the truck, sounds great!

Don

**leddzepp** · 11-18-2008, 10:43 PM

Do not worry about what folks say about your truck. You have no payments, super low insurance, and your truck will not depriciate in value, so you can laugh all the way to the bank!

Richard8971 · 11-18-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Do not worry about what folks say about your truck. You have no payments, super low insurance, and your truck will not depriciate in value, so you can laugh all the way to the bank!

True, but IF you do decide to work on it, keep receipts, or even get an apprasial. That will make the differance if you get in an accident or it gets ripped off!

D

nicolas72gmc · 11-19-2008, 01:29 AM

Welcome from Texas. You summed it up when you said lots of useful tips and good poeple on this forum. Read all you can and ask Andy.

thirdstreettito · 11-18-2008, 11:15 PM

Welcome from NC! I can tell your young and southern. No offense. Just something I've noticed living here. lol You'll learn too much here, and want to leave, but then you'll come back realizing you cant learn to much about 67-72's!

70LonghornCST · 11-19-2008, 01:35 AM

[QUOTE=alota my buddys make fun of the truck callin it the blueberry blue goose etc..but i dont care..it's a work in progress i'll have it all nice one day..[/QUOTE]

First of all, welcome! And second of all, those same "buddies" are going to be jealous one of these days soon when you're rumblin' down the road in your slick, fully restored 68...trust me!

Just have fun!

newbraunie · 11-19-2008, 01:47 AM

Welcome from Texas! Looks like a nice truck. You are off to a good start with a fun ho

bby.

**El Jay** · 11-19-2008, 02:51 AM

Welcome from NOrCal.
There is much to be learned here.

All you have to do is ask.

As I learned many decades ago, "the only stupid question is the one that doesn't get asked."
So, don't be shy about asking questions; nobody's gonna "make fun" of you for what other boards would think to be seemingly dumb questions.
We're all just folks here, helping each other out.

Once again, welcome aboard.

BTW, nice truck

El Jay

TXPNTCGMC · 11-19-2008, 03:41 AM

Howdy from Fort Worth, Welcome to the forum!

You probably got the truck for $1500 because the guy has alzheimers and couldnt remember what he wanted for it in the first place!

great buy on your part! Karma will eventually come back to haunt me....

chevy72blu · 11-19-2008, 10:59 AM

Welcome aboard man! I started working on my 72 when I was real young, and drove it all through high school.

I took a lot of crap while I was getting started (driving around with no bed/paint for a few weeks, no interior, etc), but it all paid off at the end of the day when I had strangers complimenting it and asking me to help them on their projects (and the rich kids wanting to get out of their 350z and buy a restored old car).

Most importantly, i'll tell you from experience, girls love these trucks...

The best piece of advice I can give you is just to get your hands dirty. I know its hard affording parts and making progress when your on a small budget, but do what you can and keep making progress (brake lines/fittings, plumbing, painting little engine/interior components, etc). A few friends with similar interests is a big plus, also.

11-18-2008, 09:22 PM	#1
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	hey.new guy here....1st post also.. Hey yall im new here....just got my licence awhile back...was really lookin for toyota 4x4 truck for the longest time..never found wat i was lookin for..dad convinced me into the truck in my signature, old guy down the road was selling it for his buddy who had alsimers...the gentleman was asking 2500$ OBO...i looked at it for awhile..found this forum..saw some of yalls rides...and decided to make the man an offer...offered him $1500 cash..and well i got it now...owned it for bout a month now and am driving it to school and back (im just 16)...I only have one pic and its my display picture..i'll try to get some up for yall tomorow maybe... BOUT THE TRUCK... 1968 lwb baby blue....3 on the tree..(soon to be changed to 350th or herce floor shifter) still not sure which motor it has in it its not the original though....it was rebuilt with less than 400 miles on it when i bought it...few plans new paint inside and out chrome front and back bumpersbed rails...maybe a chrome taligate handle some diff. wheels and tires...throw some carpet down...like to get some more chrome on the motor but iono yet....some diff. mirrors than wats on it there too big and ugly for my tastes lol...id like to geta dixie horn too one day lol some kidna radiator shroud like to get aluminum but havent found one yet.....and would like to get the gas tank outa the cab and put under the bed someplace and ive gotta get all new cab seals the ones in it now are dryroted.....went to town the other nite got caught in the rain and ended up with 1" of water on the dash maybe tint the window a wee bit...proly a few other things..put in too...but id like to have the majority thru before i graduate high school....(i hope..) alota my buddys make fun of the truck callin it the blueberry blue goose etc..but i dont care..it's a work in progress i'll have it all nice one day....i think this is gona be a real help too..sounds like lots of useful tips and good poeple on this forum.....well ima go back to browsin the pages now..just thought id tell yall a lil bout myself.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

11-18-2008, 09:28 PM	#2
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: hey.new guy here....1st post also.. heck yeah man that sounds almost exactly like my story...dont worry about what people say about it...just in the near future when there car breaks down tell them "hmm i have no idea how to fix that" which you probably will because you learn so much stuff just working on these trucks __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun

11-18-2008, 09:46 PM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: hey.new guy here....1st post also.. welcome from miami!!!! stick around here there is plenty knowledge to go around for a million miles.. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-18-2008, 09:59 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: hey.new guy here....1st post also.. to the board from Mid-MO!!! Best of luck with the truck! By the way... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-18-2008, 10:02 PM	#5
67arch WTB:Patience and Talent Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 119	Re: hey.new guy here....1st post also.. Welcome from Oklahoma! Stick around this place is priceless. __________________ 69 shortwide

11-18-2008, 10:03 PM	#6
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: hey.new guy here....1st post also.. Welcome to the best board in the world from NC! __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!

11-18-2008, 10:06 PM	#7
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: hey.new guy here....1st post also.. You will not find a better site and bunch of guys like the ones on here!!! Welcome from Arizona and keep us posted with what you do with your truck. If you ever have any questions, this is the place to ask. Someone is bound to know...like Longhorn Man (AKA Andy), he knows much young skywalker and is a super cool dude. Good luck with the truck, sounds great! Don __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo Last edited by Richard8971; 11-18-2008 at 10:21 PM.

11-18-2008, 10:43 PM	#8
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,059	Re: hey.new guy here....1st post also.. Do not worry about what folks say about your truck. You have no payments, super low insurance, and your truck will not depriciate in value, so you can laugh all the way to the bank!

11-19-2008, 01:29 AM	#10
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: hey.new guy here....1st post also.. Welcome from Texas. You summed it up when you said lots of useful tips and good poeple on this forum. Read all you can and ask Andy. __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

11-18-2008, 11:15 PM	#11
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: hey.new guy here....1st post also.. Welcome from NC! I can tell your young and southern. No offense. Just something I've noticed living here. lol You'll learn too much here, and want to leave, but then you'll come back realizing you cant learn to much about 67-72's! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

11-19-2008, 01:35 AM	#12
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: hey.new guy here....1st post also.. [QUOTE=alota my buddys make fun of the truck callin it the blueberry blue goose etc..but i dont care..it's a work in progress i'll have it all nice one day..[/QUOTE] First of all, welcome! And second of all, those same "buddies" are going to be jealous one of these days soon when you're rumblin' down the road in your slick, fully restored 68...trust me! Just have fun! __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

11-19-2008, 01:47 AM	#13
newbraunie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Central TX Posts: 393	Re: hey.new guy here....1st post also.. Welcome from Texas! Looks like a nice truck. You are off to a good start with a fun hobby.

11-19-2008, 02:51 AM	#14
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: hey.new guy here....1st post also.. Welcome from NOrCal. There is much to be learned here. All you have to do is ask. As I learned many decades ago, "the only stupid question is the one that doesn't get asked." So, don't be shy about asking questions; nobody's gonna "make fun" of you for what other boards would think to be seemingly dumb questions. We're all just folks here, helping each other out. Once again, welcome aboard. BTW, nice truck El Jay __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck Last edited by El Jay; 11-19-2008 at 03:53 AM.

11-19-2008, 03:41 AM	#15
TXPNTCGMC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 29	Re: hey.new guy here....1st post also.. Howdy from Fort Worth, Welcome to the forum! You probably got the truck for $1500 because the guy has alzheimers and couldnt remember what he wanted for it in the first place! great buy on your part! Karma will eventually come back to haunt me.... __________________ 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 2wd, 350ci TH350 1966 Pontiac Lemans, 326ci TH350 1966 Chevrolet El Camino, 327ci TH350 2003 GMC Sierra 4.8l, reg. cab swb

11-19-2008, 10:59 AM	#16
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,189	Re: hey.new guy here....1st post also.. Welcome aboard man! I started working on my 72 when I was real young, and drove it all through high school. I took a lot of crap while I was getting started (driving around with no bed/paint for a few weeks, no interior, etc), but it all paid off at the end of the day when I had strangers complimenting it and asking me to help them on their projects (and the rich kids wanting to get out of their 350z and buy a restored old car). Most importantly, i'll tell you from experience, girls love these trucks... The best piece of advice I can give you is just to get your hands dirty. I know its hard affording parts and making progress when your on a small budget, but do what you can and keep making progress (brake lines/fittings, plumbing, painting little engine/interior components, etc). A few friends with similar interests is a big plus, also. __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e



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