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**special-K** · 04-15-2006, 08:05 AM

I`m doing a job in the city on a lawyer`s office by the courthouse(lot`s of high-dollar people)and leaving yesterday I was coming up to a red light with a cardboard sign begger that`s always there.I`m thinking,"shoot!I`m going to end up right next to this guy."It was nice out,I had the window down.I stop,he says`"I really like your truck.I`ve been seeing you and hoped to get a chance to tell you."Then,starts asking questions like,"is that a`68?"He started going on about how I was better off with my`72 than any of this new crap and he goes to car shows and sees them all fixed-up for alot of money.He never said anything about money.I didn`t mind those couple minutes.I might have even given him a buck if he had guessed the year.lol
These things are sure good conversation pieces.I`ve had all kinds of different people comment on these trucks,from millionaires to beggers.

obsesive23 · 04-15-2006, 11:20 AM

I always enjoyed the old timers who would scratch thier head and ask is that the right bed? That was about the only thing I liked about that bed on my truck.

Fastfun · 04-15-2006, 12:16 PM

I had to take my 72 through emissions yesterday and I got a few compliments on my truck and a lot of looks. I enjoy driving classics weather it is my truck or my Corvette.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-15-2006, 12:17 PM

Sounds like he really likes the classics

jimmydean · 04-15-2006, 12:36 PM

People always say mine will look nice once I get it painted. I have to tell them "It is painted". Some people just don't understand the ratrod look I guess. Flat black is the new black, you know

**FleetsidePaul** · 04-15-2006, 12:39 PM

I think I know that guy ..he had one of our trucks but bought all his parts from LMC and ended up broke.

Bishops Trucks · 04-15-2006, 01:08 PM

I had a guy in a '50s model Bently give me a

when I was driving my lowered 71 long bed. I smiled about it for quite a few miles.

*wolfthing2000* · 04-15-2006, 02:09 PM

Rat Rod defined: a hot rod not finished!

The real hot rodders despise the term "rat rod"

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-15-2006, 02:16 PM

People always tell me they dont see them old broncos much anymore sheeesh its a BLAZER but at least they notice..

**special-K** · 04-15-2006, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I think I know that guy ..he had one of our trucks but bought all his parts from LMC and ended up broke.

vtblazer · 04-15-2006, 05:58 PM

My truck is pretty loud running through town between old brick buildings but I almost always have someone give me a nod or thumbs-up or something.

Something about a big block with a noticable cam idling at a light through 3" 70 series flows that makes the heads turn.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 04-15-2006, 06:18 PM

A lot of people ask about my truck, and I've actually had people in F0RD's wave at me before. It does draw a lot of attention with the new dual exhaust though.

04-15-2006, 08:05 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Truck Complimented Yesterday I`m doing a job in the city on a lawyer`s office by the courthouse(lot`s of high-dollar people)and leaving yesterday I was coming up to a red light with a cardboard sign begger that`s always there.I`m thinking,"shoot!I`m going to end up right next to this guy."It was nice out,I had the window down.I stop,he says`"I really like your truck.I`ve been seeing you and hoped to get a chance to tell you."Then,starts asking questions like,"is that a`68?"He started going on about how I was better off with my`72 than any of this new crap and he goes to car shows and sees them all fixed-up for alot of money.He never said anything about money.I didn`t mind those couple minutes.I might have even given him a buck if he had guessed the year.lol These things are sure good conversation pieces.I`ve had all kinds of different people comment on these trucks,from millionaires to beggers. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-15-2006, 11:20 AM	#2
obsesive23 Who me? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bothell WA Posts: 640	Re: Truck Complimented Yesterday I always enjoyed the old timers who would scratch thier head and ask is that the right bed? That was about the only thing I liked about that bed on my truck. __________________ Living the dream 72 2WD Blazer, under going porter built surgery 67 GT Mustang fastback 67 Mustang coupe C/S clone 64 Falcon sprint hardtop

04-15-2006, 12:16 PM	#3
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: Truck Complimented Yesterday I had to take my 72 through emissions yesterday and I got a few compliments on my truck and a lot of looks. I enjoy driving classics weather it is my truck or my Corvette.

04-15-2006, 12:17 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Truck Complimented Yesterday Sounds like he really likes the classics __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-15-2006, 12:36 PM	#5
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Truck Complimented Yesterday People always say mine will look nice once I get it painted. I have to tell them "It is painted". Some people just don't understand the ratrod look I guess. Flat black is the new black, you know

04-15-2006, 12:39 PM	#6
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: Truck Complimented Yesterday I think I know that guy ..he had one of our trucks but bought all his parts from LMC and ended up broke. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

04-15-2006, 01:08 PM	#7
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Truck Complimented Yesterday I had a guy in a '50s model Bently give me a when I was driving my lowered 71 long bed. I smiled about it for quite a few miles. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER" Last edited by Bishops Trucks; 04-15-2006 at 01:11 PM.

04-15-2006, 02:09 PM	#8
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Re: Truck Complimented Yesterday Rat Rod defined: a hot rod not finished! The real hot rodders despise the term "rat rod"

04-15-2006, 02:16 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Truck Complimented Yesterday People always tell me they dont see them old broncos much anymore sheeesh its a BLAZER but at least they notice.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-15-2006, 05:58 PM	#11
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Truck Complimented Yesterday My truck is pretty loud running through town between old brick buildings but I almost always have someone give me a nod or thumbs-up or something. Something about a big block with a noticable cam idling at a light through 3" 70 series flows that makes the heads turn. Last edited by vtblazer; 04-15-2006 at 05:59 PM.

04-15-2006, 06:18 PM	#12
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Truck Complimented Yesterday A lot of people ask about my truck, and I've actually had people in F0RD's wave at me before. It does draw a lot of attention with the new dual exhaust though. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck



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