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monte0185 · 06-17-2010, 10:09 AM

Well guys it looks like im out of the truck buisness for a bit. Just sold my project so now onto finishing my house. Ill be checking in from time to time to see what everyone is up to.

After the house is done I think im going to get the one car that got away from me. Wife suggested i get it so I just may. When I was in high school I helped a guy in the military down the street from me rebuild his 1968 firebird. We built a 455 and put a th400 behind it and and completely went thru the interior and all that the car needed was some tlc and paint. Man was that car awesome sounding and had butloads of power. My mom told me for my first car if I saved up half she would match it. Well I had saved up some and when the guy got his orders to transfer they were overseas so he had to sell the car. Well I had my half of what he wanted so I went to my mom and said thats the car I want. Well I was 16 and im sure you can guess how the conversation went. So here I am almost 20 years later still wanting one.

Thanks everyone for all the great info and dont worry Ill have another truck before to long as well.

orange72c10 · 06-17-2010, 12:54 PM

Good luck on the house!!

Kayotic · 06-17-2010, 01:57 PM

I am in the same position. After 13 yrs of playing with trucks I am cleaning out everything I have and moving on to another project.

Won't be long before I find a replacement, I know to much about about chevy trucks to be gone for too long lol...

I know ill continue lurking around, as I am sure you wil be.

Good luck on the car build and finding more free time to enjoy it after the house is done...

72BlckButy · 06-17-2010, 02:05 PM

Time for a House Build Thread...

Keep in touch!

VA72C10 · 06-17-2010, 02:13 PM

best wishes on the sale...it's a steal at your asking price!

marks1972 · 06-17-2010, 02:31 PM

good luck on the house and the firebird. i feel your pain mine was a 70 camero. Cant complain to much, my dad got me a 68 C-10 and i have been hooked eversence

**mr48chev** · 06-17-2010, 02:35 PM

Good luck, let us see pictures of that new garage that the house goes with when you get it.

monte0185 · 06-17-2010, 02:57 PM

Well this is it so far. Eventually there will be a 20x30 shop but this is all i could swing right now. I love these trucks too much to stay away for long as well.

C20-67_N_MO · 06-17-2010, 03:11 PM

WOW!

Nice house!

I'm sure you and your family will enjoy it for years to come once completed.

Good luck and stay in touch.

monte0185 · 06-17-2010, 03:30 PM

Its not bad. I designed it myself. Ran out of room in my current house so after searching for one for a couple months I got tired of not finding anything I liked and designed this one. The only thing missing is the laundry shoot the wife wanted from the upstairs to the laundry room and my 20x30 shop.

Here is a pic of the back.

tim21391 · 06-17-2010, 03:35 PM

stay on the board and keep us updated on how it goes.. its not like were kickin ya outta the forum you know? we all are interested in how the house is goin. im 19 and helped my dad remodel our bathroom when i was 10 and i thought it was pretty fun at that age and would like to see all the new updates to your place

rambler · 06-17-2010, 03:50 PM

I agree, stay in touch.

that house looks pretty cool and I do want to see more pics of your project...

monte0185 · 06-17-2010, 03:55 PM

I appreciate it guys. They have been bricking it this week and everyday it seems to grow. Most of the house my builder contracted out but I save a few things for myself like electrical and trim and cleanup and yard. Things I know how to do that saved me a chunk of change. Friends help too!!!

junkyardjohn · 06-17-2010, 07:12 PM

I TOOK A COUPLE OF YEAR BRAKE FROM THE INTERNET & OLD TRUCKS & JUNKYARD EXPEDITIONS ALLTOGETHER TO CONCENTRATE ON BUILDING MY HOUSE. GOTTA MAKE SOME SACRIFICES, & GET YOUR PRIORITYS IN ORDER. THE FIRST THING I DID WAS BUILD A 30X50 SHOP & LIVED IN IT FOR A YEAR, UNTIL MY HOUSE WAS DONE ENOUGH TO MOVE INTO. IT'S STILL NOT FINISHED (NOT SURE THAT IT EVER BE

) & I CALL IT MY NEVER ENDING PROJECT & MONEY PIT... BUT GUESS WHAT.... NO MORTGAGE.

JOHN

67ChevyRedneck · 06-17-2010, 07:38 PM

Wow, nice house!

I'm doing a complete interior remodel on mine, not fun.

I grew up with first gen birds, but I could never come up with the $ for a decent one, so I finally bugged my dad into giving me his old rust bucket, so now I have both, a 67 C10 and 'bird. These cars really are rust buckets, whatever you buy, look it over super super good and be picky, I think they came with rust from the factory

monte0185 · 06-17-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Wow, nice house!

I'm doing a complete interior remodel on mine, not fun.

I grew up with first gen birds, but I could never come up with the $ for a decent one, so I finally bugged my dad into giving me his old rust bucket, so now I have both, a 67 C10 and 'bird. These cars really are rust buckets, whatever you buy, look it over super super good and be picky, I think they came with rust from the factory

I grew up with chevelles and i think they came with rust from the factory as well.

I love the look of the firebirds. not everyone has one like the camaros and like my trucks i dig the double headlights. now the 69 is where they messed up on both camaros and firebirds by putting that ugly line down the body. Im figuring im gonna have to drop about 8-10k for a 67-68 otherwise itll be sitting at a bodyshop for awhile cause i hate bodywork.

As far as the house I basically ran out of room everywhere in mine. I have a 3 bedroom with 3 kids so my boys are sharing a room and fighting like cats and dogs and my garage houses my most prize posesions wich are my rhino and my 4-wheeler and all my reloading equipment.

So it was a time for an upgrade.

67ChevyRedneck · 06-17-2010, 08:16 PM

I'd take a bird over camaro any day

They just have more sex appeal to them. Mine has a 1970 Pontiac 400 hiding under that stock hood

I love Chevelles, but I've never had the desire to own one. I love checkin' 'em out at shows too.

From what I've seen 8-10K should get you a nice car, but again, be super picky and bring a magnet (you can put a thin piece of cloth over it so the owner doesn't freak out about paint scratches), and ask for build pics if they have them (anyone who has pride in their ride will have them, a "flipper" will not.)

I hope to get mine in the garage next month. I'm pretty lucky, I have a National Parts Depot outlet about 2 hours away, so I can pick up all the parts I need in person. It needs a whole damn floor

*67/72junkie* · 06-17-2010, 10:00 PM

You did a great job on the house.I do roofing,painting ,sheetrock etc.I really like the look of it.You can can always get another truck.I think your home rates right up there next to your family.#1 & #2

monte0185 · 06-17-2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 67/72junkie

You did a great job on the house.I do roofing,painting ,sheetrock etc.I really like the look of it.You can can always get another truck.I think your home rates right up there next to your family.#1 & #2

Yeah it all boils down to mama being happy. If mama aint happy, aint nobody happy. Therefor if mama wants a new house thats what she gets. Fortunatley by designing it myself I get some of the things i want myself to. But there are lots more trucks out there and I could always use another trip to the west coast.

Shyguy · 06-17-2010, 10:25 PM

Great looking house.

I bought a '67 Firebird new with 6 cylinder and 3 on the tree with my military shipping over bonus, paid cash-loved that car.

My wife at the time got it when we divorced and the goofy thing traded it for a '64 Corvair Spyder and still had to have a loan.

Danny

monte0185 · 06-18-2010, 01:49 PM

Thanks for all the compliments on the house guys. I think itll be decent once done. Not to bad for a shack on a small piece of land.

06-17-2010, 01:57 PM	#3
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Re: Ill be seein ya!! I am in the same position. After 13 yrs of playing with trucks I am cleaning out everything I have and moving on to another project. Won't be long before I find a replacement, I know to much about about chevy trucks to be gone for too long lol... I know ill continue lurking around, as I am sure you wil be. Good luck on the car build and finding more free time to enjoy it after the house is done... __________________ Atlanta Craigslist Hurst Indy Pickup Truck 3-Speed Shifter - 5010016

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72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Ill be seein ya!! Time for a House Build Thread... Keep in touch! __________________ -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)

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VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Ill be seein ya!! best wishes on the sale...it's a steal at your asking price! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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marks1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Atoka, TN Posts: 240	Re: Ill be seein ya!! good luck on the house and the firebird. i feel your pain mine was a 70 camero. Cant complain to much, my dad got me a 68 C-10 and i have been hooked eversence __________________ Mark 1968 C-10 SWB 307/munci 4spd/411possi 1986-1990 1972 Cheyenne-10 LWB 350/TH350 IF SHE WHOULD HAVE KEEPT THE SHIRT ON THEY WOULDNT HAVE BROKEN UP THANKS ADAM SANDLER U. S. Navy Seabee "CAN DO", "The difficult we do at once. The impossible may take a little bit longer.","We Build We Fight", "Work Hard Play Hard"

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mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,824	Re: Ill be seein ya!! Good luck, let us see pictures of that new garage that the house goes with when you get it.

06-17-2010, 10:09 AM	#1
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Ill be seein ya!! Well guys it looks like im out of the truck buisness for a bit. Just sold my project so now onto finishing my house. Ill be checking in from time to time to see what everyone is up to. After the house is done I think im going to get the one car that got away from me. Wife suggested i get it so I just may. When I was in high school I helped a guy in the military down the street from me rebuild his 1968 firebird. We built a 455 and put a th400 behind it and and completely went thru the interior and all that the car needed was some tlc and paint. Man was that car awesome sounding and had butloads of power. My mom told me for my first car if I saved up half she would match it. Well I had saved up some and when the guy got his orders to transfer they were overseas so he had to sell the car. Well I had my half of what he wanted so I went to my mom and said thats the car I want. Well I was 16 and im sure you can guess how the conversation went. So here I am almost 20 years later still wanting one. Thanks everyone for all the great info and dont worry Ill have another truck before to long as well. __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.

06-17-2010, 12:54 PM	#2
orange72c10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York Posts: 153	Re: Ill be seein ya!! Good luck on the house!! __________________ 1964 volkswagon, dune buggy 1972 cehvy c 10 with 48000 miles original, bought brand new by my grandfather 1978 chevy elcamino

06-17-2010, 02:57 PM	#8
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Re: Ill be seein ya!! Well this is it so far. Eventually there will be a 20x30 shop but this is all i could swing right now. I love these trucks too much to stay away for long as well. __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.

06-17-2010, 03:11 PM	#9
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Ill be seein ya!! WOW! Nice house! I'm sure you and your family will enjoy it for years to come once completed. Good luck and stay in touch. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

06-17-2010, 03:30 PM	#10
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Re: Ill be seein ya!! Its not bad. I designed it myself. Ran out of room in my current house so after searching for one for a couple months I got tired of not finding anything I liked and designed this one. The only thing missing is the laundry shoot the wife wanted from the upstairs to the laundry room and my 20x30 shop. Here is a pic of the back. __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together. Last edited by monte0185; 06-17-2010 at 03:32 PM.

06-17-2010, 03:35 PM	#11
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Ill be seein ya!! stay on the board and keep us updated on how it goes.. its not like were kickin ya outta the forum you know? we all are interested in how the house is goin. im 19 and helped my dad remodel our bathroom when i was 10 and i thought it was pretty fun at that age and would like to see all the new updates to your place __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

06-17-2010, 03:50 PM	#12
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: Ill be seein ya!! I agree, stay in touch. that house looks pretty cool and I do want to see more pics of your project... __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

06-17-2010, 03:55 PM	#13
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Re: Ill be seein ya!! I appreciate it guys. They have been bricking it this week and everyday it seems to grow. Most of the house my builder contracted out but I save a few things for myself like electrical and trim and cleanup and yard. Things I know how to do that saved me a chunk of change. Friends help too!!! __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.

06-17-2010, 07:12 PM	#14
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	Re: Ill be seein ya!! I TOOK A COUPLE OF YEAR BRAKE FROM THE INTERNET & OLD TRUCKS & JUNKYARD EXPEDITIONS ALLTOGETHER TO CONCENTRATE ON BUILDING MY HOUSE. GOTTA MAKE SOME SACRIFICES, & GET YOUR PRIORITYS IN ORDER. THE FIRST THING I DID WAS BUILD A 30X50 SHOP & LIVED IN IT FOR A YEAR, UNTIL MY HOUSE WAS DONE ENOUGH TO MOVE INTO. IT'S STILL NOT FINISHED (NOT SURE THAT IT EVER BE ) & I CALL IT MY NEVER ENDING PROJECT & MONEY PIT... BUT GUESS WHAT.... NO MORTGAGE. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 06-17-2010 at 07:13 PM.

06-17-2010, 07:38 PM	#15
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Ill be seein ya!! Wow, nice house! I'm doing a complete interior remodel on mine, not fun. I grew up with first gen birds, but I could never come up with the $ for a decent one, so I finally bugged my dad into giving me his old rust bucket, so now I have both, a 67 C10 and 'bird. These cars really are rust buckets, whatever you buy, look it over super super good and be picky, I think they came with rust from the factory __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 06-17-2010 at 07:40 PM.



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06-17-2010, 08:16 PM	#17
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Ill be seein ya!! I'd take a bird over camaro any day They just have more sex appeal to them. Mine has a 1970 Pontiac 400 hiding under that stock hood I love Chevelles, but I've never had the desire to own one. I love checkin' 'em out at shows too. From what I've seen 8-10K should get you a nice car, but again, be super picky and bring a magnet (you can put a thin piece of cloth over it so the owner doesn't freak out about paint scratches), and ask for build pics if they have them (anyone who has pride in their ride will have them, a "flipper" will not.) I hope to get mine in the garage next month. I'm pretty lucky, I have a National Parts Depot outlet about 2 hours away, so I can pick up all the parts I need in person. It needs a whole damn floor __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 06-17-2010 at 08:20 PM.

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67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	Re: Ill be seein ya!! You did a great job on the house.I do roofing,painting ,sheetrock etc.I really like the look of it.You can can always get another truck.I think your home rates right up there next to your family.#1 & #2

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Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Ill be seein ya!! Great looking house. I bought a '67 Firebird new with 6 cylinder and 3 on the tree with my military shipping over bonus, paid cash-loved that car. My wife at the time got it when we divorced and the goofy thing traded it for a '64 Corvair Spyder and still had to have a loan. Danny __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

06-18-2010, 01:49 PM	#21
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Re: Ill be seein ya!! Thanks for all the compliments on the house guys. I think itll be decent once done. Not to bad for a shack on a small piece of land. __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.

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