New Owner from Hampton Roads Virginia - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TrixR4Kids · 04-02-2009, 02:23 PM

Hey, I've been lurking for awhile waiting for my tax refund to come so I could buy my new daily driver. Who wants a new car anyway?

It's a 1968 step with mild 350 build and a 700R4. I bought it pretty much as she sits right now from the owner who had been restoring it but lost interest and then lost his job for $5,800.

Super nice 10 footer, I am trying to keep it old school. I have an appointment to reupholster the front bench red and creme tuck and roll next week. I rewired the tail lights, turn signals and back up light and passed state inspection.

Future plans include an air bag system (not old school) but that is gonna have to wait. I have done static drops before, just not what I want with this. She needs a lot of little miscellaneous stuff, just biting off a little at a time. I have owned over 15 muscle cars Camaro, Nova, Chevelle's, GTO's and a couple of Vette's. This is actually my first old truck though, always loved the 67-68 big back window trucks.

72BlckButy · 04-02-2009, 02:26 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home.

Beautiful truck, and great pictures!

BTW... I love the back drop.

jsbgump · 04-02-2009, 02:27 PM

Welcome to the board from Texas

david jobs · 04-02-2009, 06:42 PM

Welcome from Gallatin,Tn

krue · 04-02-2009, 08:23 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

Cyclone44 · 04-02-2009, 09:11 PM

Welcome from Knoxville Tn....

shaneschevys · 04-03-2009, 12:43 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

mas09ts · 04-03-2009, 01:04 AM

Welcome from Southwest Virginia nIce stepper

jholley · 04-03-2009, 06:57 AM

from Waco Trix. I grew up in Portsmouth. Went to Cradock H.S. It isn't there anymore.

TrixR4Kids · 04-03-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jholley

from Waco Trix. I grew up in Portsmouth. Went to Cradock H.S. It isn't there anymore.

My wife graduated from Cradock in 1989. Small world huh?

Thanks for all the greeting and nice comments.

sswitzke · 04-03-2009, 10:00 AM

Welcome from southwest Mo.

DREAMS OF A 67 · 04-03-2009, 04:41 PM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

jholley · 04-04-2009, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TrixR4Kids

My wife graduated from Cradock in 1989. Small world huh?

Thanks for all the greeting and nice comments.

I left there in 1985. Yep, small world.

meansting04 · 04-04-2009, 05:48 AM

Welcome, super nice truck. You got it at a great price. I bet the PO had double that in it.

Botietruck · 04-04-2009, 05:55 AM

Hey, Welcome Trix! I'm in Chesapeake-Great Bridge area. That is a sweet looking stepper.

flamingbig10 · 04-05-2009, 10:17 PM

welcome from North Texas

TrixR4Kids · 04-06-2009, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Botietruck

Hey, Welcome Trix! I'm in Chesapeake-Great Bridge area. That is a sweet looking stepper.

Hey, maybe we can cruise to Jenroes sometime!

Jerry Jones · 04-06-2009, 11:56 PM

Welcome from Northern California!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-09-2009, 11:30 AM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon...

TimE · 04-11-2009, 02:41 AM

from south Alabama!! Sweet truck!

CAL 58 GMC · 04-12-2009, 01:25 PM

Nice truck! Welcome from central California!

04-02-2009, 02:23 PM	#1
TrixR4Kids Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 90	New Owner from Hampton Roads Virginia Hey, I've been lurking for awhile waiting for my tax refund to come so I could buy my new daily driver. Who wants a new car anyway? It's a 1968 step with mild 350 build and a 700R4. I bought it pretty much as she sits right now from the owner who had been restoring it but lost interest and then lost his job for $5,800. Super nice 10 footer, I am trying to keep it old school. I have an appointment to reupholster the front bench red and creme tuck and roll next week. I rewired the tail lights, turn signals and back up light and passed state inspection. Future plans include an air bag system (not old school) but that is gonna have to wait. I have done static drops before, just not what I want with this. She needs a lot of little miscellaneous stuff, just biting off a little at a time. I have owned over 15 muscle cars Camaro, Nova, Chevelle's, GTO's and a couple of Vette's. This is actually my first old truck though, always loved the 67-68 big back window trucks. Attached Images __________________ ~ Dave '68 C10 Stepside: 350/700R4

04-02-2009, 02:26 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New Owner from Hampton Roads Virginia to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. Beautiful truck, and great pictures! BTW... I love the back drop. __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 04-02-2009 at 02:27 PM.

04-02-2009, 02:27 PM	#3
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New Owner from Hampton Roads Virginia Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

04-02-2009, 06:42 PM	#4
david jobs Maybe someday will come Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Castalian Springs,Tn Posts: 119	Re: New Owner from Hampton Roads Virginia Welcome from Gallatin,Tn __________________ David 1971 C10 Soon to be DD 1988 27' Class C Tioga MH 2001 Fat Boy 2003 Gmc Envoy-Wifes ride 1992 Ford Ranger-DD for now

04-02-2009, 08:23 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: New Owner from Hampton Roads Virginia Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-02-2009, 09:11 PM	#6
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: New Owner from Hampton Roads Virginia Welcome from Knoxville Tn....

04-03-2009, 12:43 AM	#7
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: New Owner from Hampton Roads Virginia Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

04-03-2009, 01:04 AM	#8
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: New Owner from Hampton Roads Virginia Welcome from Southwest Virginia nIce stepper __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

04-03-2009, 06:57 AM	#9
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: New Owner from Hampton Roads Virginia from Waco Trix. I grew up in Portsmouth. Went to Cradock H.S. It isn't there anymore. __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

04-03-2009, 10:00 AM	#11
sswitzke Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Buffalo, MO Posts: 589	Re: New Owner from Hampton Roads Virginia Welcome from southwest Mo. __________________ 1967 Chevy long bed 1966 Chevy short stepside

04-03-2009, 04:41 PM	#12
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: New Owner from Hampton Roads Virginia FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!! __________________ Joe

04-04-2009, 05:48 AM	#14
meansting04 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: travis afb Posts: 304	Re: New Owner from Hampton Roads Virginia Welcome, super nice truck. You got it at a great price. I bet the PO had double that in it. __________________ 67 gmc 1/2 ton, 5.0 v6, 4 speed SOLD!! 70 Chevy C-10, 355, th400, 3.73's 2/4 drop

04-04-2009, 05:55 AM	#15
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: New Owner from Hampton Roads Virginia Hey, Welcome Trix! I'm in Chesapeake-Great Bridge area. That is a sweet looking stepper. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

04-05-2009, 10:17 PM	#16
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: New Owner from Hampton Roads Virginia welcome from North Texas __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

04-06-2009, 11:56 PM	#18
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: New Owner from Hampton Roads Virginia Welcome from Northern California! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!



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04-09-2009, 11:30 AM	#19
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: New Owner from Hampton Roads Virginia Welcome to the board from southern oregon... __________________ 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..

04-11-2009, 02:41 AM	#20
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: New Owner from Hampton Roads Virginia from south Alabama!! Sweet truck! __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

04-12-2009, 01:25 PM	#21
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: New Owner from Hampton Roads Virginia Nice truck! Welcome from central California! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

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