YA!! I went for my first ride tonight! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MT1972cheyenne · 11-13-2007, 11:35 PM

Let this be some encouragement for those of you doing a restoration project.......
After 3 & 1/2 years, I FINALLY took my first drive tonight! It was awesome! I sat on a milk crate because there is no interior yet, & it had a few odd noises, and a few electrical issues, but i had a BLAST!
It's worth it!
I can now see the light at the end of the $20,000 tunnel.
LOL

Thanks to you guys for keeping me going!

Sir Fisher · 11-13-2007, 11:37 PM

SWEEEEEEEEEET!!! i like that color.

Sinister · 11-13-2007, 11:37 PM

Congrats, truck looks sweet...

bad6772 · 11-13-2007, 11:38 PM

Awsome thanks for sharing...the sheds a little light on me...doing a frame off is lots of work.........

67_C-30 · 11-13-2007, 11:39 PM

AWESOME! Beautiful truck!

72cheyennesuper20 · 11-13-2007, 11:41 PM

Nice Looking truck. Congratulations on you first ride. Every time I do a "first" ride I drive my self crazy listening for noises. Next time I might just turn the radio on.

MT1972cheyenne · 11-13-2007, 11:54 PM

LOL!! I didn't even think to check the radio!!
But if it isn't snowing tomorrow i will!

dan42 · 11-14-2007, 12:07 AM

Congratulations- that has to be a huge feeling of accomplishment.

**SactoJim** · 11-14-2007, 12:46 AM

Nothing like the "first time"!!!

C & A s Dad · 11-14-2007, 08:17 AM

Man, that is a sweet little ride.

Bishops Trucks · 11-14-2007, 08:28 AM

Looks real nice, now show us the rest. We need to see more pics.

killer71 · 11-14-2007, 09:45 AM

Nice Job and Nice Truck!

ChevyDude · 11-14-2007, 10:16 AM

When some says...."You got $25,000 in that Truck", to me....I just say "Take a stroll over to your local Chevy dealer and see what 25K buys ya". Nothing like my Lil' Red. And nothing like your beautiful yellow and white truck!!! Congrats on a great job!!!

Alex

69halfton · 11-14-2007, 10:32 AM

i remember first driving mine.

i think everyone drives theirs around the block on a milkcrate at one point or another, espeically when finishing a build.

and we all have pictures to prove it lol

weasel29gm · 11-14-2007, 11:55 AM

Nice build!!! Have fun!!!

69gumby · 11-14-2007, 11:55 AM

WOW!!! She is fine! I am just getting started on my 1969 C-10. Wait tell wy wife sees that price tag.

Yeller68 · 11-14-2007, 11:56 AM

Good looking truck! And yes, that first ride, seems to make it all worthwhile.

BB72CHEVKT · 11-14-2007, 12:09 PM

Congradulations!

Jerry Jones · 11-14-2007, 12:23 PM

Congrats. Looks awsome!!!

ChevLoRay · 11-14-2007, 01:05 PM

Yeah, nice ride!

My wife asked me "How much money is it going to take to get it like you want it?" I told her, "About as much as a new truck costs." So far, I haven't lied.

The longer it takes, the more leeway I have in my expenses. I have already made a dent in the kids' inheritance...and am making a contribution to them to instigate a fight about who gets it when I am gone.

gregbr · 11-14-2007, 01:19 PM

Great looking truck!! My frame off is not far behind yours. I have just $30K in it so far and it's been going exactly 1 year now. Hopefully I'm about done buying stuff. Greg

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 11-14-2007, 01:49 PM

I did it!! It's a good feeling to be able to say that. Your truck looks super great. From here on in your into the fun stuff as everything that you do from this point forward produces instant gratification. Can't wait to see the interior pic's. Thanks for the advance peek.

esll.

mkundo · 11-14-2007, 02:15 PM

Great looking truck. CONGRADS!

72BlckButy · 11-15-2007, 08:31 AM

Congratulations, the truck looks beautiful!

killer71 · 04-16-2008, 04:27 PM

Got any more picts? Any updates on the interior?

11-13-2007, 11:35 PM	#1
MT1972cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 223	YA!! I went for my first ride tonight! Let this be some encouragement for those of you doing a restoration project....... After 3 & 1/2 years, I FINALLY took my first drive tonight! It was awesome! I sat on a milk crate because there is no interior yet, & it had a few odd noises, and a few electrical issues, but i had a BLAST! It's worth it! I can now see the light at the end of the $20,000 tunnel. LOL Thanks to you guys for keeping me going! Attached Images

11-13-2007, 11:37 PM	#2
Sir Fisher Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Coast FL Posts: 204	Re: YA!! I went for my first ride tonight! SWEEEEEEEEEET!!! i like that color. __________________ 1970 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 1996 Chevy Impala SS 2008 Chevy Avalanche LT3 2003 Honda Accord EX 2001 Hewes Redfisher 16 Fighting Lady Yellow Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324118

11-13-2007, 11:37 PM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: YA!! I went for my first ride tonight! Congrats, truck looks sweet... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

11-13-2007, 11:38 PM	#4
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11-13-2007, 11:39 PM	#5
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11-13-2007, 11:41 PM	#6
72cheyennesuper20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 414	Re: YA!! I went for my first ride tonight! Nice Looking truck. Congratulations on you first ride. Every time I do a "first" ride I drive my self crazy listening for noises. Next time I might just turn the radio on. Last edited by 72cheyennesuper20; 11-13-2007 at 11:42 PM.

11-13-2007, 11:54 PM	#7
MT1972cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 223	Re: YA!! I went for my first ride tonight! LOL!! I didn't even think to check the radio!! But if it isn't snowing tomorrow i will!

11-14-2007, 12:07 AM	#8
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11-14-2007, 12:46 AM	#9
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: YA!! I went for my first ride tonight! Nothing like the "first time"!!! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

11-14-2007, 08:17 AM	#10
C & A s Dad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 27	Re: YA!! I went for my first ride tonight! Man, that is a sweet little ride.

11-14-2007, 08:28 AM	#11
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11-14-2007, 09:45 AM	#12
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11-14-2007, 10:16 AM	#13
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: YA!! I went for my first ride tonight! When some says...."You got $25,000 in that Truck", to me....I just say "Take a stroll over to your local Chevy dealer and see what 25K buys ya". Nothing like my Lil' Red. And nothing like your beautiful yellow and white truck!!! Congrats on a great job!!! Alex __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

11-14-2007, 10:32 AM	#14
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	Re: YA!! I went for my first ride tonight! i remember first driving mine. i think everyone drives theirs around the block on a milkcrate at one point or another, espeically when finishing a build. and we all have pictures to prove it lol __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men.

11-14-2007, 11:55 AM	#15
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,101	Re: YA!! I went for my first ride tonight! Nice build!!! Have fun!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......



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11-14-2007, 11:55 AM	#16
69gumby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 194	Re: YA!! I went for my first ride tonight! WOW!!! She is fine! I am just getting started on my 1969 C-10. Wait tell wy wife sees that price tag.

11-14-2007, 11:56 AM	#17
Yeller68 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Villa Rica, Ga Posts: 297	Re: YA!! I went for my first ride tonight! Good looking truck! And yes, that first ride, seems to make it all worthwhile.

11-14-2007, 12:09 PM	#18
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: YA!! I went for my first ride tonight! Congradulations! __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

11-14-2007, 12:23 PM	#19
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: YA!! I went for my first ride tonight! Congrats. Looks awsome!!! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

11-14-2007, 01:05 PM	#20
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: YA!! I went for my first ride tonight! Yeah, nice ride! My wife asked me "How much money is it going to take to get it like you want it?" I told her, "About as much as a new truck costs." So far, I haven't lied. The longer it takes, the more leeway I have in my expenses. I have already made a dent in the kids' inheritance...and am making a contribution to them to instigate a fight about who gets it when I am gone. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-14-2007, 01:19 PM	#21
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Re: YA!! I went for my first ride tonight! Great looking truck!! My frame off is not far behind yours. I have just $30K in it so far and it's been going exactly 1 year now. Hopefully I'm about done buying stuff. Greg __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

11-14-2007, 01:49 PM	#22
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: YA!! I went for my first ride tonight! I did it!! It's a good feeling to be able to say that. Your truck looks super great. From here on in your into the fun stuff as everything that you do from this point forward produces instant gratification. Can't wait to see the interior pic's. Thanks for the advance peek. esll. Attached Images __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) Last edited by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE; 11-14-2007 at 01:52 PM.

11-14-2007, 02:15 PM	#23
mkundo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ca. Posts: 366	Re: YA!! I went for my first ride tonight! Great looking truck. CONGRADS! __________________ Dan

11-15-2007, 08:31 AM	#24
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04-16-2008, 04:27 PM	#25
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: YA!! I went for my first ride tonight! Got any more picts? Any updates on the interior? __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

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