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04-14-2006, 01:41 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Appleton, Maine
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Retirement Truck
Hi Folks, I recently joined the forum and here's my plan. I have a couple of more years at my present job (30 plus driving truck for the same outfit) and then I'll pack it in.
My idea is to find a western/southern 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4wd 4 speed long bed in need of a rebuild. I've been looking, I'll find one soon. I have done a few truck rebuilds in the past, but that was out of need rather than fun (kids, house payments etc., no $). This time it'll be a crate motor, all new suspension, good paint, etc.... I figure I will have plenty of time on my hands soon. Hey some guys fish, some guys hunt, some sit around and drink all day when they retire. I'll do all of that too,  but with a nice truck in my garage.I will also subscribe to this great source of info, the money and time I save with all the great info here will be well worth a subscription. Wheres my old "Bow Tie" jacket? Robin |
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04-14-2006, 01:43 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 21,019
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Re: Retirement Truck
 From S. Indiana
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04-14-2006, 01:47 PM
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Born To Lose Club
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North
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Re: Retirement Truck
From The Great White North! Hell of a Plan Man! Good Luck With Your Search!
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04-14-2006, 08:33 PM
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The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
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Re: Retirement Truck
From West TN 
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04-14-2006, 08:43 PM
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Gone Fishing
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135
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Re: Retirement Truck
welcome to the board from Texas
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04-14-2006, 08:43 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Idaho
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Re: Retirement Truck
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04-15-2006, 07:57 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR
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Re: Retirement Truck
WELCOME FR
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04-15-2006, 09:05 AM
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PROJECT 7DEUCE
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: GRANTS PASS OR
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Re: Retirement Truck
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04-15-2006, 09:29 AM
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Re: Retirement Truck
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Sounds like a plan to me.
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04-15-2006, 09:49 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Appleton, Maine
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Re: Retirement Truck
Thanks for all the welcomes, real friendly board here. These old Chevys are popular, glad i'm not a loner when it comes to likes and dislikes. Can't wait to get started.
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04-16-2006, 12:00 PM
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RIP Mr Ron
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221
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Re: Retirement Truck
Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. I have used that line for over 20 years. (buying it for when I retire) My wife told me the other day I was either going to have to retire or buy more land. That's a no brainer.
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04-16-2006, 10:04 PM
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Just here to help
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Norwood,Mo
Posts: 3,890
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Re: Retirement Truck
Plans are good to have,welcome to the board!!
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04-17-2006, 01:57 AM
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MooMoo
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Shapleigh, Maine
Posts: 2,424
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Re: Retirement Truck
Welcome!
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04-21-2006, 02:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Fergus, Ontario
Posts: 481
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Re: Retirement Truck
Welcome from Ontario!!! I too am about 1-2 years from retirement but got my ride started already. Good luck.
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04-23-2006, 02:53 AM
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Catchy title goes here..
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Rockwell, NC
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04-25-2006, 10:17 PM
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Where's my beer?
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: I live in the state of denial....
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Re: Retirement Truck
from PA!
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04-27-2006, 01:21 AM
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Post Whore
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Owensboro KY
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Re: Retirement Truck
from KY!
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05-09-2006, 05:33 PM
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Born a Chevy Man
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Navarre, Florida
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Re: Retirement Truck
Welcome from Kentucky.
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