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67ChevyRedneck · 06-24-2017, 11:45 PM

Saw this workhorse still doing it's job on Friday... while in my 67

Sorry, this was my best pic, sun was beating down on windshield.

trac209 · 06-25-2017, 12:05 AM

There is a crew of lawn care guys who use one around here too. Yellow c20. I'll try and snag a pic of it sometime

67ChevyRedneck · 06-25-2017, 01:44 AM

I've seen more around here still doing work, this was one of the few times I saw one AND was in my truck. Thought that was pretty cool.

All of that lawn equipment isn't exactly light stuff either!

**special-K** · 06-25-2017, 06:06 AM

Always cool to see. They can still do it! I run my '72 all summer for work. I had long pressure treated lumber on the racks, a bunch of tools and Sakrete in the bed, and the 10' utility trailer hooked up full of the old deck I tore out a couple weeks ago. The next day at a Lowes in another area I saw a guy who said, "That old GMC is still working hard. I saw you yesterday up in Westminster all loaded up". I said, "Yeah, it likes to work and I love working it. I'm building a deck down the road in Highland". These three locations are spread about in Central MD between three counties, hardly local use.

**Jason Banks** · 06-25-2017, 09:23 AM

I have a guy that does my yard. I chose him partially because he had an early 70's Ford truck that he worked out of. He has since upgraded to an 80's ford. His son has a 2000's Chevy though...

mike16 · 06-25-2017, 03:42 PM

my 72 c10 is my daily driver. several of them working here in southern arizona. When we pass each other we wave at each other and nod at each other because we know......

In The Ten Ring · 06-25-2017, 05:22 PM

I have a pic of a 1969 or 1970 1 ton dumping at the recycling yard. If I can upload it I will. This was in 2013.

b.sharp · 06-26-2017, 11:09 PM

Had to have my DD worked on and used my weekender to get it to the shop.

**special-K** · 06-26-2017, 11:24 PM

Great picture. You got yourself a Steady Eddie there.

Coley · 06-27-2017, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by b.sharp

Had to have my DD worked on and used my weekender to get it to the shop.

what a great pic......

With all due respect to German cars I had to do nearly exactly the same thing with a Volkswagen sedan a few years ago.
Something in his electrical system had suddenly gone south and he needed a tow.....out of a fairly remote park actually.
I was glad to help him out although he had to quietly eat a lot of crow about that (his wife made sure of that)...given that he had spent several hours at a campsite we were sharing, talking about the superiority of German engineering vs American cars....lol.

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b.sharp · 06-30-2017, 11:37 AM

That BMW is a great running and driving car. Handles like a magnet on the road but if I had to sell one or the other the BMW would leave. This '70 is mostly original from what I have found. Only thing not correct on it now are the newer wheels. I have a set of wheels for it but haven't had time to clean and paint them. It needs cab mounts, cab corners replaced and the bed is crap but I am trying to gather parts. I have a full comfort seat that needs a new cover. I have several parts to put on this to improve it but I use it every weekend to haul my zero mower around mowing yards. It's a work truck for me but I smile every time I get in it.

06-24-2017, 11:45 PM	#1
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	They're still out there... Saw this workhorse still doing it's job on Friday... while in my 67 Sorry, this was my best pic, sun was beating down on windshield. Attached Images __________________ 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!

06-25-2017, 12:05 AM	#2
trac209 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: winnipeg Posts: 1,107	Re: They're still out there... There is a crew of lawn care guys who use one around here too. Yellow c20. I'll try and snag a pic of it sometime

06-25-2017, 01:44 AM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: They're still out there... I've seen more around here still doing work, this was one of the few times I saw one AND was in my truck. Thought that was pretty cool. All of that lawn equipment isn't exactly light stuff either! __________________ 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!

06-25-2017, 06:06 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: They're still out there... Always cool to see. They can still do it! I run my '72 all summer for work. I had long pressure treated lumber on the racks, a bunch of tools and Sakrete in the bed, and the 10' utility trailer hooked up full of the old deck I tore out a couple weeks ago. The next day at a Lowes in another area I saw a guy who said, "That old GMC is still working hard. I saw you yesterday up in Westminster all loaded up". I said, "Yeah, it likes to work and I love working it. I'm building a deck down the road in Highland". These three locations are spread about in Central MD between three counties, hardly local use. __________________ "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 ~

06-25-2017, 09:23 AM	#5
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,519	Re: They're still out there... I have a guy that does my yard. I chose him partially because he had an early 70's Ford truck that he worked out of. He has since upgraded to an 80's ford. His son has a 2000's Chevy though...

06-25-2017, 03:42 PM	#6
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,529	Re: They're still out there... my 72 c10 is my daily driver. several of them working here in southern arizona. When we pass each other we wave at each other and nod at each other because we know......

06-25-2017, 05:22 PM	#7
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: They're still out there... I have a pic of a 1969 or 1970 1 ton dumping at the recycling yard. If I can upload it I will. This was in 2013. Last edited by In The Ten Ring; 06-25-2017 at 05:32 PM.

06-26-2017, 11:09 PM	#8
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	Re: They're still out there... Had to have my DD worked on and used my weekender to get it to the shop. Attached Images

06-26-2017, 11:24 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: They're still out there... Great picture. You got yourself a Steady Eddie there. __________________ "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 ~

06-30-2017, 11:37 AM	#11
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	Re: They're still out there... That BMW is a great running and driving car. Handles like a magnet on the road but if I had to sell one or the other the BMW would leave. This '70 is mostly original from what I have found. Only thing not correct on it now are the newer wheels. I have a set of wheels for it but haven't had time to clean and paint them. It needs cab mounts, cab corners replaced and the bed is crap but I am trying to gather parts. I have a full comfort seat that needs a new cover. I have several parts to put on this to improve it but I use it every weekend to haul my zero mower around mowing yards. It's a work truck for me but I smile every time I get in it.



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