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Ekliptix · 07-24-2021, 11:42 PM

I've been living in the country for 4 years. There's a gravel road and I'm 30 min from town. That combo has not made me want to drive my truck much, compared to when I lived in the suburbs with the truck, before.

I just sold my place, and am moving back into the city soon. But today, I managed to get out with my daughter to pick up some supplies for her 2nd birthday coming up. We loved every mile.

Back home. The black one is my Dad's factory 71 BB SWB with AC. Blazer in the back is 1970 2wd.

**69GMC2004** · 07-25-2021, 12:30 AM

Nice looking trucks. If you're ever up in Edmonton feel free to shoot me a message, might get my truck on the road someday lol.

Tuff Gong · 07-25-2021, 03:45 AM

I think you should drive your truck more often.

OregonNed · 07-25-2021, 05:58 AM

Dream Garage!

**special-K** · 07-25-2021, 06:16 AM

I'm just glad to see more pictures of your truck! Well, also glad you'll get to drive it more.

Too bad you couldn't live in the country where you could get the truck to the road better. I know that scenario, been there. Although I don't prefer living close to the road, that was the compromise for my rides. I didn't want the maintenance of a long lane and wanted to keep my vehicles clean. I used to live back some pretty rough lanes. I didn't care when I only drove rough and tumble 4wds.

**72 Super** · 07-25-2021, 08:22 AM

Very cool

**old51sedan** · 07-25-2021, 08:22 AM

Beautiful truck and daughter, before you know she will be old enough to drive, they grow up so fast.

**Getter-Done** · 07-25-2021, 08:28 AM

Nice collection.
Is she going to be a Blazer driver?

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Ekliptix · 07-25-2021, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Nice collection.
Is she going to be a Blazer driver?
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I'll have the C10 when she can drive, but probably not the blazer.

I have LOVED living in the country, it's how I was raised until I left home. The chores and maintenance are familiar and therapeutic for me.

My new place in town will dramatically reduce my debt, plus it has a 3 car attached with 13' tall ceilings. Only 20' deep though. I'm planning to put 2x 4-post lifts in, waterproof vinyl plan floors (woodgrain), new cabinets, a winch on the ceiling, etc. As far as city garages, it'll definitely do. Now I just need to figure out how to teach my daughter (and younger son) a strong work ethic when there's so few chores in a city home!

CG · 07-25-2021, 07:55 PM

Always loved the stance on your truck. When you changed to white walls it really sets if off from the crowd.

Your kiddo is growing fast, I remember when you posted a pic of your wife here on the board getting close to having her. And now you have a son too ... Congrats to you and your wife.

**Steeveedee** · 07-25-2021, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Always loved the stance on your truck. When you changed to white walls it really sets if off from the crowd.

Your kiddo is growing fast, I remember when you posted a pic of your wife here on the board getting close to having her. And now you have a son too ... Congrats to you and your wife.

Indeed! I remember the pic of her big pregnant, but I don't remember a birth announcement. Not that I consider myself privy to that kind of information, tbh. Congratulations are in order!

yuccales · 07-25-2021, 10:15 PM

That Blazer pic sure is beautiful!

LT7A · 07-26-2021, 03:33 PM

I don't often utter things like "oh my", but that Blazer made me do it. Blessings to your family in your new home.

67C10Step · 07-26-2021, 05:06 PM

Great story and photos. My grandmother grew up in Edmonton, AB and you guys posts from up there make me think of her every time.

**Moore87** · 07-27-2021, 10:19 AM

This truck is what made me redo mine to all green. Very nice.

Steve Cole · 07-29-2021, 09:29 AM

Those trucks are beautiful, but I really want that blazer!

McDeezl · 07-29-2021, 10:54 AM

Man what a collection!
I hear ya about living on gravel roads and the downside of that. Photo of pushing snow with the tractor ... exact same deal here. My '72 is close to being ready to get out on the road but have about 1.5 km / 1 mile of gravel road that is steep hill for 50% of it. Live in the country about 30 mins outside Ottawa. Climbing will be spitting rocks and chipped paint for sure or go with small flaps x4 to protect somewhat but terrible appearance. Lesser of two evils I guess ... dunno which way I'll go.

LT7A · 07-30-2021, 06:38 AM

Have you thought about putting on the clear film? Virtually invisible, and you could do it just below the trim line.

McDeezl · 07-30-2021, 08:06 AM

Hadn't considered the clear film as an option so will look more into that.
Thanks for the good tip!

07-24-2021, 11:42 PM	#1
Ekliptix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 674	Got out for a rare trip in the truck I've been living in the country for 4 years. There's a gravel road and I'm 30 min from town. That combo has not made me want to drive my truck much, compared to when I lived in the suburbs with the truck, before. I just sold my place, and am moving back into the city soon. But today, I managed to get out with my daughter to pick up some supplies for her 2nd birthday coming up. We loved every mile. Back home. The black one is my Dad's factory 71 BB SWB with AC. Blazer in the back is 1970 2wd. Last edited by Ekliptix; 07-25-2021 at 12:15 AM.

07-25-2021, 12:30 AM	#2
69GMC2004 Active Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: SHERWOOD PARK, AB Posts: 113	Re: Got out for a rare trip in the truck Nice looking trucks. If you're ever up in Edmonton feel free to shoot me a message, might get my truck on the road someday lol.

07-25-2021, 03:45 AM	#3
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: Got out for a rare trip in the truck I think you should drive your truck more often.

07-25-2021, 05:58 AM	#4
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Got out for a rare trip in the truck Dream Garage! __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

07-25-2021, 06:16 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Got out for a rare trip in the truck I'm just glad to see more pictures of your truck! Well, also glad you'll get to drive it more. Too bad you couldn't live in the country where you could get the truck to the road better. I know that scenario, been there. Although I don't prefer living close to the road, that was the compromise for my rides. I didn't want the maintenance of a long lane and wanted to keep my vehicles clean. I used to live back some pretty rough lanes. I didn't care when I only drove rough and tumble 4wds. __________________ "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 ~

07-25-2021, 08:22 AM	#6
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,678	Re: Got out for a rare trip in the truck Very cool __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

07-25-2021, 08:22 AM	#7
old51sedan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Williamston, Mi Posts: 877	Re: Got out for a rare trip in the truck Beautiful truck and daughter, before you know she will be old enough to drive, they grow up so fast.

07-25-2021, 08:28 AM	#8
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,719	Re: Got out for a rare trip in the truck Nice collection. Is she going to be a Blazer driver? .. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

07-25-2021, 07:55 PM	#10
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,773	Re: Got out for a rare trip in the truck Always loved the stance on your truck. When you changed to white walls it really sets if off from the crowd. Your kiddo is growing fast, I remember when you posted a pic of your wife here on the board getting close to having her. And now you have a son too ... Congrats to you and your wife. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

07-25-2021, 10:15 PM	#12
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,587	Re: Got out for a rare trip in the truck That Blazer pic sure is beautiful!

07-26-2021, 03:33 PM	#13
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,507	Re: Got out for a rare trip in the truck I don't often utter things like "oh my", but that Blazer made me do it. Blessings to your family in your new home. Last edited by LT7A; 07-27-2021 at 03:16 PM.

07-26-2021, 05:06 PM	#14
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,406	Re: Got out for a rare trip in the truck Great story and photos. My grandmother grew up in Edmonton, AB and you guys posts from up there make me think of her every time. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX

07-27-2021, 10:19 AM	#15
Moore87 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 102	Re: Got out for a rare trip in the truck This truck is what made me redo mine to all green. Very nice.

07-29-2021, 09:29 AM	#16
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,623	Re: Got out for a rare trip in the truck Those trucks are beautiful, but I really want that blazer!

07-29-2021, 10:54 AM	#17
McDeezl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 140	Re: Got out for a rare trip in the truck Man what a collection! I hear ya about living on gravel roads and the downside of that. Photo of pushing snow with the tractor ... exact same deal here. My '72 is close to being ready to get out on the road but have about 1.5 km / 1 mile of gravel road that is steep hill for 50% of it. Live in the country about 30 mins outside Ottawa. Climbing will be spitting rocks and chipped paint for sure or go with small flaps x4 to protect somewhat but terrible appearance. Lesser of two evils I guess ... dunno which way I'll go. __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626178



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07-30-2021, 06:38 AM	#18
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,507	Re: Got out for a rare trip in the truck Have you thought about putting on the clear film? Virtually invisible, and you could do it just below the trim line.

07-30-2021, 08:06 AM	#19
McDeezl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 140	Re: Got out for a rare trip in the truck Hadn't considered the clear film as an option so will look more into that. Thanks for the good tip! __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626178

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