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**425HP409** · 05-11-2023, 11:43 PM

My Dad bought my truck on May 11th, 1968 as shown on the enclosed sales invoice. I was also born on May 11th! I guess it was destiny that I would wind up with the truck after my brother had it for a while.

My Dad had a farm and GM had a payment plan for farmers to pay once every quarter as shown on the invoice. This way a payment could be made after a livestock sale or crop sale.

It was originally a 307 Powerglide truck with tinted windshield, AM radio, chrome front bumper, chrome side trim and deep cushion seat when my dad bought it. I installed Power Steering on it not too soon after he bought it. Then came power brakes. He had an underdash AC installed. In 1979 I installed a 350 in it.

Since I got it, I have restored it. I had it painted inside and out, new wood bed, all tinted glass and Buddy Buckets. I installed factory AC vents during the restoration. Then I installed a front and rear sway bars, positraction, front disc, rear disc, front bumper guards, Tilt, AM-FM and a TH 700 R4. I am in the process of installing Factory AC and a period correct 396 with all correct brackets.

I will then be finished with it.

Happy Birthday to me and "Greenie"

cornerstone · 05-12-2023, 12:08 AM

Happy Birthday to the 2 of you! You truly are the one who should own Greenie. All your modifications look great as well. I bet your dad is very proud of how well you've taken care of his brand new in '68 truck. I feel close to my 72 C10 because my wifes uncle bought it new... I can only imagine the connection you must have to your truck!

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 05-12-2023, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 425HP409

My Dad bought my truck on May 11th, 1968 as shown on the enclosed sales invoice. I was also born on May 11th! I guess it was destiny that I would wind up with the truck after my brother had it for a while.

My Dad had a farm and GM had a payment plan for farmers to pay once every quarter as shown on the invoice. This way a payment could be made after a livestock sale or crop sale.

It was originally a 307 Powerglide truck with tinted windshield, AM radio, chrome front bumper, chrome side trim and deep cushion seat when my dad bought it. I installed Power Steering on it not too soon after he bought it. Then came power brakes. He had an underdash AC installed. In 1979 I installed a 350 in it.

Since I got it, I have restored it. I had it painted inside and out, new wood bed, all tinted glass and Buddy Buckets. I installed factory AC vents during the restoration. Then I installed a front and rear sway bars, positraction, front disc, rear disc, front bumper guards, Tilt, AM-FM and a TH 700 R4. I am in the process of installing Factory AC and a period correct 396 with all correct brackets.

I will then be finished with it.

Happy Birthday to me and "Greenie"

Hey, Happy Birthday to you!
Mine is May 16th.
I bought my Orange Sunshine in June of 1973, so that will be 50 years for Us.

**3757chevy** · 05-12-2023, 01:31 AM

Tell your truck Happy Birthday.

Oh yeah Happy Birthday to you as well.

We bought our house thirty five years ago today.

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-12-2023, 10:47 AM

Happy birthday to you and your truck!

Thealien · 05-12-2023, 10:56 AM

Happy birthday a day late to both you and Truck!

*Casper42* · 05-12-2023, 07:25 PM

sounds like you've dumped in a lot of time and $$$. Nice additions to! HBD, to both of you. BTW, you're one ugly guy! go shave. that pic!

custom10nut · 05-15-2023, 01:34 AM

That is a very special truck !
My Birthday was the 8th, and though I didn’t buy my 1970 on my Birthday, I did buy it in May of 1992, 31 years ago (when my son was 10 weeks old).
He’s never known anything different than me having “the Green Monster” (or as my wife calls her, “the Other Woman”), and he’ll take care of her once I move on.

05-11-2023, 11:43 PM	#1
425HP409 425hp409 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Prosper Texas Posts: 833	Today is mine and my trucks birthday My Dad bought my truck on May 11th, 1968 as shown on the enclosed sales invoice. I was also born on May 11th! I guess it was destiny that I would wind up with the truck after my brother had it for a while. My Dad had a farm and GM had a payment plan for farmers to pay once every quarter as shown on the invoice. This way a payment could be made after a livestock sale or crop sale. It was originally a 307 Powerglide truck with tinted windshield, AM radio, chrome front bumper, chrome side trim and deep cushion seat when my dad bought it. I installed Power Steering on it not too soon after he bought it. Then came power brakes. He had an underdash AC installed. In 1979 I installed a 350 in it. Since I got it, I have restored it. I had it painted inside and out, new wood bed, all tinted glass and Buddy Buckets. I installed factory AC vents during the restoration. Then I installed a front and rear sway bars, positraction, front disc, rear disc, front bumper guards, Tilt, AM-FM and a TH 700 R4. I am in the process of installing Factory AC and a period correct 396 with all correct brackets. I will then be finished with it. Happy Birthday to me and "Greenie" Attached Images __________________ Charles 68 SWB, Dad bought new, now 396 & factory ac 64 Impala SS, 409 425HP, 4 speed AC 64 Bel Air Wagon, 400 Small Block 57 Bel Air all original 283 w/Factory Air 77 GMC Sprint, 454/425HP 67 Olds 442, all original 90 ZR1 Corvette

05-12-2023, 12:08 AM	#2
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,249	Re: Today is mine and my trucks birthday Happy Birthday to the 2 of you! You truly are the one who should own Greenie. All your modifications look great as well. I bet your dad is very proud of how well you've taken care of his brand new in '68 truck. I feel close to my 72 C10 because my wifes uncle bought it new... I can only imagine the connection you must have to your truck! __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

05-12-2023, 01:31 AM	#4
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,836	Re: Today is mine and my trucks birthday Tell your truck Happy Birthday. Oh yeah Happy Birthday to you as well. We bought our house thirty five years ago today. __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

05-12-2023, 10:47 AM	#5
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,133	Re: Today is mine and my trucks birthday Happy birthday to you and your truck! __________________ 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.*

05-12-2023, 10:56 AM	#6
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,126	Re: Today is mine and my trucks birthday Happy birthday a day late to both you and Truck! __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

05-12-2023, 07:25 PM	#7
Casper42 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 312	Re: Today is mine and my trucks birthday sounds like you've dumped in a lot of time and $$$. Nice additions to! HBD, to both of you. BTW, you're one ugly guy! go shave. that pic!

05-15-2023, 01:34 AM	#8
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,846	Re: Today is mine and my trucks birthday That is a very special truck ! My Birthday was the 8th, and though I didn’t buy my 1970 on my Birthday, I did buy it in May of 1992, 31 years ago (when my son was 10 weeks old). He’s never known anything different than me having “the Green Monster” (or as my wife calls her, “the Other Woman”), and he’ll take care of her once I move on.

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