So, I pulled into Ryan Newman's driveway... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jeffg1010 · 02-11-2015, 02:07 AM

(and a bunch of guys said "Who's Ryan Newman?")

For those who don't recognize the name, Ryan is a NASCAR driver and a damn cool guy with a SWEET (and diverse) car collection.

So, I own the company that does the substance abuse testing for NASCAR. At the beginning of every season, NASCAR requires EVERYONE (3000+ people)to retake their drug test in order to get their new NASCAR license.

We visit some of the shops to do large group testing events for large teams like Hendrick, Stewart Haas, or Joe Gibbs Racing. And some team members/drivers will visit our office in Mooresville. The drivers on the other hand have pretty demanding schedules with sponsorship appearances, etc. (and in Ryans case... fishing) so we try to accomodate their schedules.

Ryan called and asked me if I could swing by his house to knock it out and I was happy to accomodate. When I pulled in the driveway there was a SWEET 59 Impala wagon sitting in the driveway. THEN, he came rolling up in a primered '66 Chevy longbed, so of course we started talking cars. I was commenting on the wagon, and how I had been checking out a '64 Nova wagon at Johnny Davis' (NASCAR XFinity Series team owner) shop earlier in the day. I mentioned I loved wagons as daily drivers and how I use to have a '70 Suburban as a daily driver. He said "A 3 door?" and I said "Yep" then he made a huge mistake by saying "I've got one in the garage".

Now, I am in love. I want this truck. And he said he would sell it to me. And the price is decent! Anybody seen it on here before???

Tinkermc · 02-11-2015, 08:23 AM

Good lookin truck

Bigdav160 · 02-11-2015, 09:19 AM

I like it!

but I'm a Suburban guy.

buckstoy · 02-11-2015, 10:29 AM

Sweet Suburban, you take any pics of the 59' wagon?

**Hart_Rod** · 02-11-2015, 10:30 AM

I'd buy it....

68panelman · 02-11-2015, 10:50 AM

That's nice...

Average Joe · 02-12-2015, 01:18 AM

Buy it! You know you are having Burb withdrawels.

vectorit · 02-12-2015, 11:40 AM

Buy it!
It looks like the axle has been upgraded to.

**mrtoni** · 02-12-2015, 10:33 PM

Buy it or broker the deal for me. Love it!

jeffg1010 · 02-12-2015, 10:46 PM

I sent him a text this afternoon, but he's already down in Daytona. Maybe I can go drive it after he gets back from FL.

What do you guys think it's worth? Interior is out of a late 90's/early 2000's Suburban Not as nice as I'd like. I think he said modern drivetrain with a 700R4.

5150 · 02-16-2015, 03:35 PM

Interesting job Jeff, I had no idea.

simplepeddler · 02-21-2015, 11:05 AM

Cool job for sure....Newman is one of the good guys of NASCAR.....
That is a sweet burb for sure

No3Fan4Ever · 02-22-2015, 10:31 PM

Ryan had a tough day at the track..........38th place finish

02-11-2015, 02:07 AM	#1
jeffg1010 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 2,675	So, I pulled into Ryan Newman's driveway... (and a bunch of guys said "Who's Ryan Newman?") For those who don't recognize the name, Ryan is a NASCAR driver and a damn cool guy with a SWEET (and diverse) car collection. So, I own the company that does the substance abuse testing for NASCAR. At the beginning of every season, NASCAR requires EVERYONE (3000+ people)to retake their drug test in order to get their new NASCAR license. We visit some of the shops to do large group testing events for large teams like Hendrick, Stewart Haas, or Joe Gibbs Racing. And some team members/drivers will visit our office in Mooresville. The drivers on the other hand have pretty demanding schedules with sponsorship appearances, etc. (and in Ryans case... fishing) so we try to accomodate their schedules. Ryan called and asked me if I could swing by his house to knock it out and I was happy to accomodate. When I pulled in the driveway there was a SWEET 59 Impala wagon sitting in the driveway. THEN, he came rolling up in a primered '66 Chevy longbed, so of course we started talking cars. I was commenting on the wagon, and how I had been checking out a '64 Nova wagon at Johnny Davis' (NASCAR XFinity Series team owner) shop earlier in the day. I mentioned I loved wagons as daily drivers and how I use to have a '70 Suburban as a daily driver. He said "A 3 door?" and I said "Yep" then he made a huge mistake by saying "I've got one in the garage". Now, I am in love. I want this truck. And he said he would sell it to me. And the price is decent! Anybody seen it on here before??? __________________ Jeff 1972 Blazer CST 2wd- My son Sam's Project "S" Project "S" 1970 Suburban - SOLD "One Bad Burb" Photobucket Album 1986 C30 Crewcab - 63K original miles, original paint Members I have met: mikey531, gcburdic, bashed, burbman69, TonyPieras, Blazester, GCncsuHD, custombuilt67-72, tsnow678, highrpm, PanelDeland, tanman722001, 47thriftmaster, babyblueoval, 68stepbed, JesseWebb, Andy4639, xs-style, TobyArnot, BigOrange, frednoah, brn_agn, k5hart, Graham57a, bhelton, AJohn6, SilverC10, 69CST, '71 Flame, RaceAGMC, Liz, Josh, MattPSU, 68corvair, Chevy350V8, mdeal, ccrorymc, mrhurt73, dmxxpert, Custom68, 84GMC, BionicABs1, BigBlockBurris, Ebfabman, ATP...

02-11-2015, 08:23 AM	#2
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,027	Re: So, I pulled into Ryan Newman's driveway... Good lookin truck

02-11-2015, 09:19 AM	#3
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: So, I pulled into Ryan Newman's driveway... I like it! but I'm a Suburban guy. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

02-11-2015, 10:29 AM	#4
buckstoy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 14	Re: So, I pulled into Ryan Newman's driveway... Sweet Suburban, you take any pics of the 59' wagon?

02-11-2015, 10:30 AM	#5
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,835	Re: So, I pulled into Ryan Newman's driveway... I'd buy it.... __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

02-11-2015, 10:50 AM	#6
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,451	Re: So, I pulled into Ryan Newman's driveway... That's nice...

02-12-2015, 01:18 AM	#7
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: So, I pulled into Ryan Newman's driveway... Buy it! You know you are having Burb withdrawels. __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

02-12-2015, 11:40 AM	#8
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: So, I pulled into Ryan Newman's driveway... Buy it! It looks like the axle has been upgraded to. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

02-12-2015, 10:33 PM	#9
mrtoni Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sparks, nevada Posts: 1,879	Re: So, I pulled into Ryan Newman's driveway... Buy it or broker the deal for me. Love it!

02-12-2015, 10:46 PM	#10
jeffg1010 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 2,675	Re: So, I pulled into Ryan Newman's driveway... I sent him a text this afternoon, but he's already down in Daytona. Maybe I can go drive it after he gets back from FL. What do you guys think it's worth? Interior is out of a late 90's/early 2000's Suburban Not as nice as I'd like. I think he said modern drivetrain with a 700R4. __________________ Jeff 1972 Blazer CST 2wd- My son Sam's Project "S" Project "S" 1970 Suburban - SOLD "One Bad Burb" Photobucket Album 1986 C30 Crewcab - 63K original miles, original paint Members I have met: mikey531, gcburdic, bashed, burbman69, TonyPieras, Blazester, GCncsuHD, custombuilt67-72, tsnow678, highrpm, PanelDeland, tanman722001, 47thriftmaster, babyblueoval, 68stepbed, JesseWebb, Andy4639, xs-style, TobyArnot, BigOrange, frednoah, brn_agn, k5hart, Graham57a, bhelton, AJohn6, SilverC10, 69CST, '71 Flame, RaceAGMC, Liz, Josh, MattPSU, 68corvair, Chevy350V8, mdeal, ccrorymc, mrhurt73, dmxxpert, Custom68, 84GMC, BionicABs1, BigBlockBurris, Ebfabman, ATP...

02-16-2015, 03:35 PM	#11
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	Re: So, I pulled into Ryan Newman's driveway... Interesting job Jeff, I had no idea. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

02-21-2015, 11:05 AM	#12
simplepeddler Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Saint Amant, Louisisiana Posts: 101	Re: So, I pulled into Ryan Newman's driveway... Cool job for sure....Newman is one of the good guys of NASCAR..... That is a sweet burb for sure

02-22-2015, 10:31 PM	#13
No3Fan4Ever Running on empty Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 1,033	Re: So, I pulled into Ryan Newman's driveway... Ryan had a tough day at the track..........38th place finish __________________ _____________________________________________ Tim We have two rules here at the Rock. Rule #1: No writing on the walls. Rule#2: Obey all rules 70 GMC Sierra Grande "Custom Camper" Longhorn 402 Big Block TH400 PS PB factory AC Posi; 94 Bronco XLT 302, auto;worn out daily driver



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