My truck made it to its first car show, pics - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sigshooter · 06-09-2012, 10:44 PM

My truck made the 45 mile round trip with only the fuel filter stopping up on the way home. It was nice to get the extra motivation from just being able to drive it, but the response from the spectators was an extra boost. So many people looked past the fact that it wasn't painted and such, commenting on how straight and rust free it was and they loved the family history of it being my grandfathers. Several "old timers" even knew my Grandpa and some remembered the truck.

My truck was the only 60-66 in or at the show

It was a Great day

Rich 5150 69 · 06-09-2012, 10:56 PM

So Sig congrats on first run, what`s the plans for the rest of the truck...?

sigshooter · 06-09-2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

So Sig congrats on first run, what`s the plans for the rest of the truck...?

finish the "tinkering" or as some call it "mock up" and when I have all the parts on it I want and everything working from sitting all those years..... Slap some shinny paint on it.

Leave it oringinal since it was Grandpa's but add only slight mods to make it an easier regular driver

Probably go with custom package and two tone... something like this, but stock wheels

sigshooter · 06-09-2012, 11:00 PM

Here are some pics of other vehicles in the show.....

MikeS. · 06-09-2012, 11:47 PM

Good for you! Do you know why the filter plugged? What did you do about it?

I like the blue on that truck you posted. I'll have to consider it for my Burb.

Hubscrub · 06-10-2012, 12:06 AM

cool there is no shame in driving that truck anywhere,around here people gather around them as much as the nice ones if not more sometimes

i know they attract me

sigshooter · 06-10-2012, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeS.

Good for you! Do you know why the filter plugged? What did you do about it?

I like the blue on that truck you posted. I'll have to consider it for my Burb.

rust in the fuel line..... small small pieces of rust, i ended up just removing it to get it home

markeb01 · 06-10-2012, 01:15 AM

Good for you. Looks like it was a beautiful day for a nice event.

chad64chevy · 06-10-2012, 11:48 AM

sig, glad to see that you got it in a show! are there many shows/ event in and around tahlequah?? i thinking of going to a few this yr. but it would have to be on a weekend and hopefully i dont have to work saturday or very long friday night!!

sigshooter · 06-10-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chad64chevy

sig, glad to see that you got it in a show! are there many shows/ event in and around tahlequah?? i thinking of going to a few this yr. but it would have to be on a weekend and hopefully i dont have to work saturday or very long friday night!!

Tons of shows around here
Tahlequah was the last Saturday in April
then was the Muskogee show
Then Ft. Gibson yesterday
The last weekend of June is the show in Hulbert and one in Jay Okla
West Siloam has a show and swap meet coming up

Tons more

jbgroby · 06-10-2012, 02:48 PM

what are the two doos on the lower front bed? Gas tanks?

sigshooter · 06-10-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jbgroby

what are the two doos on the lower front bed? Gas tanks?

yup, add on dual fuel tanks

sigshooter · 06-11-2012, 11:58 PM

Here is a shot of my truck from the rear going down the road

LostMy65 · 06-12-2012, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by sigshooter

Here is a shot of my truck from the rear going down the road

I can smell the exhaust.

**nbrfd007** · 06-10-2012, 02:55 PM

Truck looks Great!
Tim

likaroc13 · 06-10-2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sigshooter

So many people looked past the fact that it wasn't painted and such, commenting on how straight and rust free it was and they loved the family history of it being my grandfathers. Several "old timers" even knew my Grandpa and some remembered the truck.

this is exactly why i would leave the patina, at least for now...only one chance to see something truly original, straight, & rust free that isn't covered with bodywork/shiny paint...it stands out in a crowd....and as you said, some folks remember the truck as it is/was your grandfather's...once you cover it up, it won't be as recognizable....of course, this is just my opinion....it's a cool truck, & i'm happy to see you getting to enjoy it

VA72C10 · 06-12-2012, 12:19 AM

cool! Looks great now and will look great if you paint it!

awbrown · 06-12-2012, 07:57 AM

Always nice to have a support vehicle on the first trip !! My truck doesn,t look like much but I get plenty of comments and thumbs up ...

CRGRS 66 · 06-12-2012, 12:20 PM

looks like you are truly enjoying the old girl, well done, and love your plans for her. I am off on my first adventure into northern Ontario this weekend, have support for the first 2 hours of the drive, then on my own for the last hour!

I guess I could call on someone from 30 minutes from the south or north if I kak out halfway through the last hour

66clow · 06-12-2012, 12:24 PM

Nothing like being able to drive your own vehicle to a show in any condition vs going in one of these modern marvels.
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1963c-10 · 06-12-2012, 01:21 PM

Congrats on the 1st show. 1st gen c-10's are the least commonly seen here at our shows. We get tons of 48-55's and alot of 67-72's.

jchav62 · 06-12-2012, 04:34 PM

Cool truck! I like the patina...

61_FL_Apache · 06-12-2012, 07:03 PM

Great pics!! Looks like a fun place to have a car show.

PAWS 72 · 06-13-2012, 02:44 AM

I'm from the 72 side,nice looking truck. I love doing shows on the streets like that. just makes the show a lot better to me.

06-09-2012, 10:44 PM	#1
sigshooter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 1,235	My truck made it to its first car show, pics My truck made the 45 mile round trip with only the fuel filter stopping up on the way home. It was nice to get the extra motivation from just being able to drive it, but the response from the spectators was an extra boost. So many people looked past the fact that it wasn't painted and such, commenting on how straight and rust free it was and they loved the family history of it being my grandfathers. Several "old timers" even knew my Grandpa and some remembered the truck. My truck was the only 60-66 in or at the show It was a Great day Attached Images __________________ 1965 long bed ( grandpas old truck ) 1964 long bed BBW Custom Cab 1966 Short stepside 1964 long bed 1965 long bed Custom Cab, factory air, V-8, powerglide Last edited by sigshooter; 06-09-2012 at 10:52 PM.

06-09-2012, 10:56 PM	#2
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: My truck made it to its first car show, pics So Sig congrats on first run, what`s the plans for the rest of the truck...? __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

06-09-2012, 11:00 PM	#4
sigshooter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 1,235	Re: My truck made it to its first car show, pics Here are some pics of other vehicles in the show..... Attached Images __________________ 1965 long bed ( grandpas old truck ) 1964 long bed BBW Custom Cab 1966 Short stepside 1964 long bed 1965 long bed Custom Cab, factory air, V-8, powerglide

06-09-2012, 11:47 PM	#5
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: My truck made it to its first car show, pics Good for you! Do you know why the filter plugged? What did you do about it? I like the blue on that truck you posted. I'll have to consider it for my Burb. __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

06-10-2012, 12:06 AM	#6
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: My truck made it to its first car show, pics cool there is no shame in driving that truck anywhere,around here people gather around them as much as the nice ones if not more sometimes i know they attract me __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

06-10-2012, 01:15 AM	#8
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: My truck made it to its first car show, pics Good for you. Looks like it was a beautiful day for a nice event. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

06-10-2012, 11:48 AM	#9
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: My truck made it to its first car show, pics sig, glad to see that you got it in a show! are there many shows/ event in and around tahlequah?? i thinking of going to a few this yr. but it would have to be on a weekend and hopefully i dont have to work saturday or very long friday night!! __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

06-10-2012, 02:48 PM	#11
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: My truck made it to its first car show, pics what are the two doos on the lower front bed? Gas tanks? __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

06-11-2012, 11:58 PM	#13
sigshooter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 1,235	Re: My truck made it to its first car show, pics Here is a shot of my truck from the rear going down the road Attached Images __________________ 1965 long bed ( grandpas old truck ) 1964 long bed BBW Custom Cab 1966 Short stepside 1964 long bed 1965 long bed Custom Cab, factory air, V-8, powerglide

06-10-2012, 02:55 PM	#15
nbrfd007 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Blaine, Arkansas Posts: 751	Re: My truck made it to its first car show, pics Truck looks Great! Tim

06-12-2012, 12:19 AM	#17
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: My truck made it to its first car show, pics cool! Looks great now and will look great if you paint it! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-12-2012, 07:57 AM	#18
awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: My truck made it to its first car show, pics Always nice to have a support vehicle on the first trip !! My truck doesn,t look like much but I get plenty of comments and thumbs up ...

06-12-2012, 12:20 PM	#19
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: My truck made it to its first car show, pics looks like you are truly enjoying the old girl, well done, and love your plans for her. I am off on my first adventure into northern Ontario this weekend, have support for the first 2 hours of the drive, then on my own for the last hour! I guess I could call on someone from 30 minutes from the south or north if I kak out halfway through the last hour __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

06-12-2012, 12:24 PM	#20
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 873	Re: My truck made it to its first car show, pics Nothing like being able to drive your own vehicle to a show in any condition vs going in one of these modern marvels. Posted via Mobile Device

06-12-2012, 01:21 PM	#21
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: My truck made it to its first car show, pics Congrats on the 1st show. 1st gen c-10's are the least commonly seen here at our shows. We get tons of 48-55's and alot of 67-72's. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer



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06-12-2012, 04:34 PM	#22
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: My truck made it to its first car show, pics Cool truck! I like the patina... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

06-12-2012, 07:03 PM	#23
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: My truck made it to its first car show, pics Great pics!! Looks like a fun place to have a car show. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

06-13-2012, 02:44 AM	#24
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: My truck made it to its first car show, pics I'm from the 72 side,nice looking truck. I love doing shows on the streets like that. just makes the show a lot better to me.

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