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**tkeduk8r** · 02-06-2009, 06:04 PM

wow... I pulled my one ton home too, but it was SUMMER and I had a 3/4 ext bcab 98 chevy WITH trailer brakes... BUT YET still got 6 mpg!!! Glad you guys made it home and now I know I have one less potential buyer for my 68 c30 when I ma done with it... I highly recommend one of those 1 ton dumps... dont know how I got by before without it!!! Shawn, keep us posted on the build of it!!!
--Mike

IvelDesigns · 02-02-2009, 11:39 PM

wow. sorry i missed you guys, but i'm not sorry i missed the trip. sounds like one helluva ride.

like bob said, now you've got another story to tell

badpeanut · 02-03-2009, 01:28 AM

Congrats on finding the dump and getting home safely!

**71swb4x4** · 02-06-2009, 08:34 PM

Hey Mike, I didn't start my post with "I am the smartest man in the world."

This trip could easily qualify as a "What not to do" trip.
I spent a few minutes on the truck today and will start a thread later.

Leon - let me know when you have a meet. I would love to head out that way again, this time in a more comfortable vehicle. If you plan it around something else that's happening that would be a bonus too. Like a swap meet, races, a quilt show for Todd, or a burnout contest in Newton.

**LockDoc** · 02-07-2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Hey Mike, I didn't start my post with "I am the smartest man in the world."

This trip could easily qualify as a "What not to do" trip.
I spent a few minutes on the truck today and will start a thread later.

Leon - let me know when you have a meet. I would love to head out that way again, this time in a more comfortable vehicle. If you plan it around something else that's happening that would be a bonus too. Like a swap meet, races, a quilt show for Todd, or a burnout contest in Newton.

It will be good to see a thread on the truck. I will post it up when I come up with a date for a get together. Todd could take in the quilting bee at the local nursing home while he's here.... He'd be a shoe in for the Quilter Queen trophy.

Everyone knows they don't make smoke in Newton they just blow it....

LockDoc

Bob 68327 · 02-07-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

It will be good to see a thread on the truck. I will post it up when I come up with a date for a get together. Todd could take in the quilting bee at the local nursing home while he's here.... He'd be a shoe in for the Quilter Queen trophy.

Everyone knows they don't make smoke in Newton they just blow it....

LockDoc

We just blow smoke huh !

68C15 · 02-07-2009, 07:45 AM

HEY!!!! what's with the quilting buzz? I prefer crocheting instead. it keeps me busy while I am driving. LOL

I am actually thinking of taking my bike to the DM area this summer. any ride-a-longs?

but then again if there is a swap meet we could take Shawn's dually. then on the way back we could get that yellow C50 tandem axle dumper we saw. JK

edit; on Sept. 20 there is a drag day at the airport in Estherville, according to Green Machine. I would like to take my truck to that.

**tkeduk8r** · 02-07-2009, 04:04 PM

GM sent me the same invite I think that will be a good time and Im gonna try like he** to make it happen... looking forward to your post Shawn, might inspire me to do the cab corners and rockers on my 1ton...
--Mike

Bob 68327 · 02-07-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 68C15

HEY!!!! what's with the quilting buzz? I prefer crocheting instead. it keeps me busy while I am driving. LOL

I am actually thinking of taking my bike to the DM area this summer. any ride-a-longs?

but then again if there is a swap meet we could take Shawn's dually. then on the way back we could get that yellow C50 tandem axle dumper we saw. JK

edit; on Sept. 20 there is a drag day at the airport in Estherville, according to Green Machine. I would like to take my truck to that.

They have Street legal drags @ Iowa speedway about every week also . I don't have the dates for this year yet last year it was on Friday nights . Maybe you could crochet me a blanket

Bob

**Louisvillekytruck** · 01-16-2024, 04:58 PM

Looked like a great time

jumpsoffrock · 01-16-2024, 06:45 PM

heh, you bumped a thread from ~15 years ago.

Wonder what ever became of the C30

**Louisvillekytruck** · 01-16-2024, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jumpsoffrock

heh, you bumped a thread from ~15 years ago.

Wonder what ever became of the C30

Sorry I just saw this today

**LockDoc** · 01-17-2024, 01:31 AM

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I just wanted to poke those guys is why I posted it in the birthday thread.....

Hey, it's still a good read and a lesson on what not to do....

Oh, and yes we did have a good time, and good food.

Wow, I didn't even notice I just passed 25,000 posts. I will have to post it in GD.

LockDoc

**special-K** · 01-17-2024, 09:08 AM

Nothing ever wrong with pulling up an way back post. That's why they all remain. In the parts forums, that's another story for obvious reasons. Check the date when searching up parts. I especially enjoy seeing "people" threads pilled up from the past. Many here we don't see anymore and it's great to be reminded of them. Plus.... there was a time when gatherings of members was fairly often around the country. It seems things have changed. Maybe it's the newness of forums wearing off. In the early days it was great to find out about others with the same interest in trucks in your region you would otherwise never known about. Maybe we take that for granted or maybe so many are into these trucks now it's not such a novelty to know others share the interest. I don't know, but here in Maryland we had some gatherings. I had a few here. I don't think any of those guys are even on here anymore.

Husker · 01-17-2024, 11:08 AM

Nice old post
Ron

**LockDoc** · 01-17-2024, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Husker

I have met ToeJam, nice guy. Very cool meet up.
Ron

Yep, Chad is a nice guy and has an all original looking '70 driver. He hasn't been on the board since 2016. I have his number, I will have to give him a call....

68Gold/white · 01-17-2024, 11:41 AM

Leon,
Maybe this could happen again???
If you had a gathering around the 4th of July, I might be able to attend!!!
Jeff

**LockDoc** · 01-17-2024, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Leon,
Maybe this could happen again???
If you had a gathering around the 4th of July, I might be able to attend!!!
Jeff

Something like that might be doable. I will have to check the calendar. We have a family get together around the 4th every year but it is just a one day thing.

68Gold/white · 01-26-2024, 12:01 PM

Leon,
The 4th this year is on a Thursday.
I have a family deal too. Maybe the weekend of 13th and 14th...?
Pick a day when most can come...I can take off any time.
Thanks, however this works out!!!
I need an excuse to visit Iowa!!!
Jeff

**LockDoc** · 01-26-2024, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Leon,
The 4th this year is on a Thursday.
I have a family deal too. Maybe the weekend of 13th and 14th...?
Pick a day when most can come...I can take off any time.
Thanks, however this works out!!!
I need an excuse to visit Iowa!!!
Jeff

I will check with Pat and see what she is planning for the 4th next summer.
.

67C10Step · 01-26-2024, 02:49 PM

Leon,
Dang it! I totally forgot you were in Montezuma, IA. I just got back yesterday from three days in Marshalltown. Next time I am heading up that way I will have to reach out in advance and see what you have going on.

**LockDoc** · 01-26-2024, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 67C10Step

Leon,
Dang it! I totally forgot you were in Montezuma, IA. I just got back yesterday from three days in Marshalltown. Next time I am heading up that way I will have to reach out in advance and see what you have going on.

For sure let me know. I will PM you my phone number.

**MikeB** · 01-27-2024, 02:11 PM

Pretty cool, man! We could probably get at least 20 guys in North Texas. Maybe I should try to set it up. We have a Buc-ee's north of Fort Worth near Texas Motor Speedway that would be perfect. No restaurant, but they do make deli and BBQ sandwiches. And I would shoot for springtime!

PowerdbyChevy79 · 01-27-2024, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

Pretty cool, man! We could probably get at least 20 guys in North Texas. Maybe I should try to set it up. We have a Buc-ee's north of Fort Worth near Texas Motor Speedway that would be perfect. No restaurant, but they do make deli and BBQ sandwiches. And I would shoot for springtime!

I wouldn't mind helping out on organizing a get together in DFW.

68Gold/white · 01-27-2024, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PowerdbyChevy79

I wouldn't mind helping out on organizing a get together in DFW.

I might be able to make that, if its a different time of year...

02-06-2009, 06:04 PM	#1
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: Board members mini meet wow... I pulled my one ton home too, but it was SUMMER and I had a 3/4 ext bcab 98 chevy WITH trailer brakes... BUT YET still got 6 mpg!!! Glad you guys made it home and now I know I have one less potential buyer for my 68 c30 when I ma done with it... I highly recommend one of those 1 ton dumps... dont know how I got by before without it!!! Shawn, keep us posted on the build of it!!! --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

02-02-2009, 11:39 PM	#2
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Board members mini meet wow. sorry i missed you guys, but i'm not sorry i missed the trip. sounds like one helluva ride. like bob said, now you've got another story to tell __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

02-03-2009, 01:28 AM	#3
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,760	Re: Board members mini meet Congrats on finding the dump and getting home safely! __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer

02-06-2009, 08:34 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Re: Board members mini meet Hey Mike, I didn't start my post with "I am the smartest man in the world." This trip could easily qualify as a "What not to do" trip. I spent a few minutes on the truck today and will start a thread later. Leon - let me know when you have a meet. I would love to head out that way again, this time in a more comfortable vehicle. If you plan it around something else that's happening that would be a bonus too. Like a swap meet, races, a quilt show for Todd, or a burnout contest in Newton. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-07-2009, 07:45 AM	#7
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Board members mini meet HEY!!!! what's with the quilting buzz? I prefer crocheting instead. it keeps me busy while I am driving. LOL I am actually thinking of taking my bike to the DM area this summer. any ride-a-longs? but then again if there is a swap meet we could take Shawn's dually. then on the way back we could get that yellow C50 tandem axle dumper we saw. JK edit; on Sept. 20 there is a drag day at the airport in Estherville, according to Green Machine. I would like to take my truck to that. Last edited by 68C15; 02-07-2009 at 07:47 AM.

02-07-2009, 04:04 PM	#8
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: Board members mini meet GM sent me the same invite I think that will be a good time and Im gonna try like he** to make it happen... looking forward to your post Shawn, might inspire me to do the cab corners and rockers on my 1ton... --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

01-16-2024, 04:58 PM	#10
Louisvillekytruck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Louisville ky Posts: 1,146	Re: Board members mini meet Looked like a great time

01-16-2024, 06:45 PM	#11
jumpsoffrock Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 1,001	Re: Board members mini meet heh, you bumped a thread from ~15 years ago. Wonder what ever became of the C30

01-17-2024, 01:31 AM	#13
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,083	Re: Board members mini meet - I just wanted to poke those guys is why I posted it in the birthday thread..... Hey, it's still a good read and a lesson on what not to do.... Oh, and yes we did have a good time, and good food. Wow, I didn't even notice I just passed 25,000 posts. I will have to post it in GD. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 01-17-2024 at 01:56 AM.

01-17-2024, 09:08 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Board members mini meet Nothing ever wrong with pulling up an way back post. That's why they all remain. In the parts forums, that's another story for obvious reasons. Check the date when searching up parts. I especially enjoy seeing "people" threads pilled up from the past. Many here we don't see anymore and it's great to be reminded of them. Plus.... there was a time when gatherings of members was fairly often around the country. It seems things have changed. Maybe it's the newness of forums wearing off. In the early days it was great to find out about others with the same interest in trucks in your region you would otherwise never known about. Maybe we take that for granted or maybe so many are into these trucks now it's not such a novelty to know others share the interest. I don't know, but here in Maryland we had some gatherings. I had a few here. I don't think any of those guys are even on here anymore. __________________ "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 ~

01-17-2024, 11:08 AM	#15
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,222	Re: Board members mini meet Nice old post Ron

01-17-2024, 11:41 AM	#17
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,448	Re: Board members mini meet Leon, Maybe this could happen again??? If you had a gathering around the 4th of July, I might be able to attend!!! Jeff

01-26-2024, 12:01 PM	#19
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,448	Re: Board members mini meet Leon, The 4th this year is on a Thursday. I have a family deal too. Maybe the weekend of 13th and 14th...? Pick a day when most can come...I can take off any time. Thanks, however this works out!!! I need an excuse to visit Iowa!!! Jeff

01-26-2024, 02:49 PM	#21
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Harrison, AR Posts: 2,482	Re: Board members mini meet Leon, Dang it! I totally forgot you were in Montezuma, IA. I just got back yesterday from three days in Marshalltown. Next time I am heading up that way I will have to reach out in advance and see what you have going on. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

01-27-2024, 02:11 PM	#23
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,666	Re: Board members mini meet Pretty cool, man! We could probably get at least 20 guys in North Texas. Maybe I should try to set it up. We have a Buc-ee's north of Fort Worth near Texas Motor Speedway that would be perfect. No restaurant, but they do make deli and BBQ sandwiches. And I would shoot for springtime! __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350, Vortec heads -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!



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