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Robznob11 · 11-22-2017, 12:02 AM

Well fellas, had a chance and a nice day to go get the ghost blood flowing. Dont know how many more days we will have before we have to be put up until spring! I was able to get some nice fall pics to share!

Robznob11 · 11-22-2017, 12:04 AM

Few more

grumptruck · 11-22-2017, 07:02 AM

That's sharp!!! I know all about putting things away for the winter. My '69 Olds and '67 GMC are but tucked away - here in upstate NY. Although the weather has been clear so far. Didn't know guys in Texas had to do the same.

yuccales · 11-22-2017, 09:10 AM

Both of you have some sharp looking rides!

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-22-2017, 04:19 PM

The ghost is looking sweet!

**Stocker** · 11-22-2017, 08:53 PM

That is a sharp looking ride alright! Your truck and mine are just about polar opposites -- with winter coming on, my K20 is waking up and hoping for snow!

Robznob11 · 11-22-2017, 09:09 PM

Thanks guys!

In The Ten Ring · 11-23-2017, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by grumptruck

That's sharp!!! I know all about putting things away for the winter. My '69 Olds and '67 GMC are but tucked away - here in upstate NY. Although the weather has been clear so far. Didn't know guys in Texas had to do the same.

I would love to have a stepside with those tool box sides like that......I carry soooo many tools in my daily driver, many just to help other drivers I come across.

Andy4639 · 11-23-2017, 07:45 AM

I wouldn't know what to do if I had to park them for the winter!
I drove the 71 last 2 days to work. I drove the 56 today. It's been in the 60's all week.

71cheyennesuperlongb · 11-24-2017, 12:24 AM

Great looking truck!! What do you mean put them up for the winter? I have driven my old truck for 39 years year round. Of course it is a little crusty around the rockers and cab corners but I have all the pieces to fix it. Maby I need to pull it inside and start on the repairs? I really hate to start on it because then I couldnt just jump in it and go. Something to think about though.HMMMMMMMMM????

**70cst** · 11-24-2017, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

The ghost is looking sweet!

I agree 100%

Robznob11 · 11-24-2017, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 71cheyennesuperlongb

Great looking truck!! What do you mean put them up for the winter? I have driven my old truck for 39 years year round. Of course it is a little crusty around the rockers and cab corners but I have all the pieces to fix it. Maby I need to pull it inside and start on the repairs? I really hate to start on it because then I couldnt just jump in it and go. Something to think about though.HMMMMMMMMM????

Lol drag radials/mini spool and rain/snow dont play well together!

grumptruck · 11-24-2017, 09:22 AM

I have to admit that I drive the old truck as often as my schedule might allow, throughout the winter. (the Olds certainly does not get driven in bad weather). When I bought the GMC, and it was delivered by BigRigPardo, there snow on the roads and we drove it. The thing that really bugs me is the salt and other chemicals that seem to rust and corrode everything!!!
hell, I dont even take our '03 Tahoe in the fresh snow salt unless its absolutely necessary. In my grumpy opinion..Winter is just plain No Good. haha

Robznob11 · 11-24-2017, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by grumptruck

I have to admit that I drive the old truck as often as my schedule might allow, throughout the winter. (the Olds certainly does not get driven in bad weather). When I bought the GMC, and it was delivered by BigRigPardo, there snow on the roads and we drove it. The thing that really bugs me is the salt and other chemicals that seem to rust and corrode everything!!!
hell, I dont even take our '03 Tahoe in the fresh snow salt unless its absolutely necessary. In my grumpy opinion..Winter is just plain No Good. haha

I agree on all points Grumpy.. lucky texas does not salt the roads but even a little rain herebis like Ice😐

**72 tigger** · 11-24-2017, 08:52 PM

Put my 71 into the carjacket bag today for the winter. Texas would be a great place to live

**special-K** · 11-25-2017, 09:23 AM

This picture is of a '71 in the early '80s and Maryland winters aren't as bad as many other states
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I fixed that one and ran it year round and a few others. It worked me hard keeping up with them. They would get washed down almost daily...every chance I got. Wash them out all up and underneath. But they still would get rust everywhere. I finally decided by the '90s to run other trucks in the winter to make life easier and the trucks had become something precious by then

68Stepbed · 11-25-2017, 10:47 AM

Put them up for winter in Texas? I'll admit, I won't get my truck out in the snow or bad weather, but even in east TN, winters are mild, at best< and I still get mine out every chance I get.

11-22-2017, 12:02 AM	#1
Robznob11 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: brownfield texas (west texas) Posts: 1,936	Getting ready for winter.... Well fellas, had a chance and a nice day to go get the ghost blood flowing. Dont know how many more days we will have before we have to be put up until spring! I was able to get some nice fall pics to share! Attached Images __________________ The Ghost 67 short wide full custom. 550 hp LSX, 4l80E, narrowed 9". Body dropped w/air ride! ........................ ___ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(⊙)___//___/__(O)_/ @disciple2.rc 💪instagram💪 LED TAILS

11-22-2017, 12:04 AM	#2
Robznob11 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: brownfield texas (west texas) Posts: 1,936	Re: Getting ready for winter.... Few more Attached Images __________________ The Ghost 67 short wide full custom. 550 hp LSX, 4l80E, narrowed 9". Body dropped w/air ride! ........................ ___ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(⊙)___//___/__(O)_/ @disciple2.rc 💪instagram💪 LED TAILS

11-22-2017, 07:02 AM	#3
grumptruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: NEW PALTZ Posts: 105	Re: Getting ready for winter.... That's sharp!!! I know all about putting things away for the winter. My '69 Olds and '67 GMC are but tucked away - here in upstate NY. Although the weather has been clear so far. Didn't know guys in Texas had to do the same. Attached Images

11-22-2017, 09:10 AM	#4
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,588	Re: Getting ready for winter.... Both of you have some sharp looking rides!

11-22-2017, 04:19 PM	#5
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,134	Re: Getting ready for winter.... The ghost is looking sweet! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-22-2017, 08:53 PM	#6
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,497	Re: Getting ready for winter.... That is a sharp looking ride alright! Your truck and mine are just about polar opposites -- with winter coming on, my K20 is waking up and hoping for snow! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-22-2017, 09:09 PM	#7
Robznob11 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: brownfield texas (west texas) Posts: 1,936	Re: Getting ready for winter.... Thanks guys! __________________ The Ghost 67 short wide full custom. 550 hp LSX, 4l80E, narrowed 9". Body dropped w/air ride! ........................ ___ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(⊙)___//___/__(O)_/ @disciple2.rc 💪instagram💪 LED TAILS

11-23-2017, 07:45 AM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Getting ready for winter.... I wouldn't know what to do if I had to park them for the winter! I drove the 71 last 2 days to work. I drove the 56 today. It's been in the 60's all week. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-24-2017, 12:24 AM	#10
71cheyennesuperlongb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alcoa;Tn Posts: 208	Re: Getting ready for winter.... Great looking truck!! What do you mean put them up for the winter? I have driven my old truck for 39 years year round. Of course it is a little crusty around the rockers and cab corners but I have all the pieces to fix it. Maby I need to pull it inside and start on the repairs? I really hate to start on it because then I couldnt just jump in it and go. Something to think about though.HMMMMMMMMM???? __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super LWB - Second Owner in 39 Years! '70 CST/10 SWB - Soon to be Daughter's truck when finished

11-24-2017, 09:22 AM	#13
grumptruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: NEW PALTZ Posts: 105	Re: Getting ready for winter.... I have to admit that I drive the old truck as often as my schedule might allow, throughout the winter. (the Olds certainly does not get driven in bad weather). When I bought the GMC, and it was delivered by BigRigPardo, there snow on the roads and we drove it. The thing that really bugs me is the salt and other chemicals that seem to rust and corrode everything!!! hell, I dont even take our '03 Tahoe in the fresh snow salt unless its absolutely necessary. In my grumpy opinion..Winter is just plain No Good. haha

11-24-2017, 08:52 PM	#15
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,206	Re: Getting ready for winter.... Put my 71 into the carjacket bag today for the winter. Texas would be a great place to live Attached Images

11-25-2017, 09:23 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Getting ready for winter.... This picture is of a '71 in the early '80s and Maryland winters aren't as bad as many other states I fixed that one and ran it year round and a few others. It worked me hard keeping up with them. They would get washed down almost daily...every chance I got. Wash them out all up and underneath. But they still would get rust everywhere. I finally decided by the '90s to run other trucks in the winter to make life easier and the trucks had become something precious by then __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 11-25-2017 at 08:45 PM.

11-25-2017, 10:47 AM	#17
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Getting ready for winter.... Put them up for winter in Texas? I'll admit, I won't get my truck out in the snow or bad weather, but even in east TN, winters are mild, at best< and I still get mine out every chance I get. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system



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