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Old 03-03-2016, 05:16 PM   #101
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Much appreciated, wish the country had had that sentiment when I came home from 'Nam. Sadly 'twas not the case then. I was 84th Engineer Battalion (Const), built roads, bridges, Lots of job security. Build it once, come back two weeks later, re-build it. Thanks for your service, Brother.

I do too, the climate at that time was pathetic to say the least. We are closer than I thought. I was 8th engineer battalion. Ribbon bridge. I was lead boat operator, bridge erection crew. MY dad was 101st airbourne, Korea. He was a little before viet nam, I was a little behind
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Old 03-03-2016, 07:22 PM   #102
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I'm 47. So is my "517 Maroon" 1969 GMC short fleet !!! Pictures soon!
There's still a foot of snow up here !!!
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Old 03-03-2016, 07:43 PM   #103
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Until I got to the last page I was beginning to think everyone here were kids.
When my truck was built, I was awaiting my orders for Nam.
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Old 03-03-2016, 08:43 PM   #104
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Until I got to the last page I was beginning to think everyone here were kids.
When my truck was built, I was awaiting my orders for Nam.
Well if you did serve, i really appreciate your service!!
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Old 03-03-2016, 08:47 PM   #105
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Old 03-03-2016, 09:45 PM   #106
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I was -1 when my 70 was built.
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Old 03-03-2016, 09:55 PM   #107
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Sincerest thanks to all that served, or currently serving.
They were still issuing numbers when I started high school.

I was 10 in '67

I had been driving our '54 1/2 ton around the farm for a couple years by then...not big enough to throw hay bales yet!
That '54 Chevy had a chrome grille and bumpers. Dad found it in a junkyard for $100 (no title) and brought the six cylinder back to life.
I remember sitting on the inner fender well looking down the cylinders while my brother-in-law was running the hone through.
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Old 03-03-2016, 10:04 PM   #108
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Old 03-03-2016, 10:09 PM   #109
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I wasn't born until 24 years after my truck
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Old 03-03-2016, 11:32 PM   #110
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-26.
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Old 03-03-2016, 11:57 PM   #111
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Truck is a 70, I was born on New Years Eve in '76. So -6.

Bought the truck on my birthday in 2012.
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Old 03-04-2016, 12:04 AM   #112
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Much appreciated, wish the country had had that sentiment when I came home from 'Nam. Sadly 'twas not the case then. I was 84th Engineer Battalion (Const), built roads, bridges, Lots of job security. Build it once, come back two weeks later, re-build it. Thanks for your service, Brother.
Worse than how some treat the police today. I appreciate your service, and the others as well. My stepdad/Lt Col. did a couple of tours. He's going to be 86. He's HILARIOUS. Mother's childhood sweetheart. Originally from Ohio, migrated to WV, been here since 97. He's the best thing to ever happen to my mother.
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Old 03-04-2016, 12:55 AM   #113
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I was 14 in 1972.
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Old 03-04-2016, 01:16 AM   #114
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I was 4 when my 70 was built. I too have a "soft spot" for old Chevy/GMC trucks. Thank goodness I also have eighty acres to park/hide them all...
Some are running, some restored, some parts. I own 17 trucks. My oldest is a 1970 GMC, and newest is a 05 Duramax Crewcab.
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Old 03-04-2016, 01:29 AM   #115
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Worse than how some treat the police today. I appreciate your service, and the others as well. My stepdad/Lt Col. did a couple of tours. He's going to be 86. He's HILARIOUS. Mother's childhood sweetheart. Originally from Ohio, migrated to WV, been here since 97. He's the best thing to ever happen to my mother.
Tell him that (I) many people, know the difference he made. Those guys made us. And we wont forget it. Huge sacrifice
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Tell him that (I) many people, know the difference he made. Those guys made us. And we wont forget it. Huge sacrifice
I will do just that. He'll appreciate it. He was with the USMC Air Ground Team 3rd Marine Amphibious Force.........I just copied that from a patch I bought off Ebay last year..
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To Ironhorse and 71shortbed's step dad. My girl would give you anything if she thought it would make you happy. Her family is a tribute to this country, absolutely beautiful people. The guys that went to viet nam are partially responsible for them being here. And you are heroes. You saved lives. You saved beautiful lives
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To Ironhorse and 71shortbed's step dad. My girl would give you anything if she thought it would make you happy. Her family is a tribute to this country, absolutely beautiful people. The guys that went to viet nam are partially responsible for them being here. And you are heroes. You saved lives. You saved beautiful lives
My stepdad had a girlfriend in Vietnam. He was quite fond of her. I guess there was a break, and the last they met he asked if she had a boob job. She explained how it was a miracle from God. I recently saw a newspaper print of he holding a small Vietnamese boy in a sht storm. I'll have to ask about the event, because it sounded important. Anyway, the picture tells quite a story. There was fear in the eyes of the others, but his concern was comforting that little boy. Honor defined.

My daughter was in Taekwondo. Turns out Grand Master was a old friend I hadn't seen in decades. He's Vietnamese, fought in the war as well. He's 9-10 degree black belt. Probably weighs 90 lbs, and all good character.
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Old 03-04-2016, 03:49 AM   #119
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My stepdad had a girlfriend in Vietnam. He was quite fond of her. I guess there was a break, and the last they met he asked if she had a boob job. She explained how it was a miracle from God. I recently saw a newspaper print of he holding a small Vietnamese boy in a sht storm. I'll have to ask about the event, because it sounded important. Anyway, the picture tells quite a story. There was fear in the eyes of the others, but his concern was comforting that little boy. Honor defined.

My daughter was in Taekwondo. Turns out Grand Master was a old friend I hadn't seen in decades. He's Vietnamese, fought in the war as well. He's 9-10 degree black belt. Probably weighs 90 lbs, and all good character.
see how these vietnamese girls have a hold on us? I think they put a spell on us :-)
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Old 03-04-2016, 11:57 AM   #120
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For the 70...+1
for the 64...-6
for the 03... +34
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Old 03-04-2016, 01:04 PM   #121
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1970 K10 I was born in 1987 so......
-17...lol

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Old 03-04-2016, 08:55 PM   #122
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Ha ha -32 my parents weren't even born when my 68 was built
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I was 10 when my 68's were built, but I was 9 when my first (long gone '67) was built.
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Old 03-05-2016, 06:21 AM   #124
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Pretty sure my '70 was assembled in march or april of '70 so I was already 21 to 22 months older.
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Mines an 1969 so I was -4.... Funny though my wife was born the same year my truck was...
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