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67Blacksheep · 03-22-2002, 05:06 PM

Gentlemen-
I live in the Zanesville Ohio area, which is primarily surrounded by farm country. At every turn and every stoplight...I am surrounded by Fords. Even members of my own family have converted to "the dark side". I guess the best we can do is keep trucks of our era going, wear Bowtie shirts to Thanksgiving dinners, and hope that someday we can help these lost souls find their way into Chevrolets. Would anyone be interested in gathering at one of the larger Chevy shows in the Midwest???

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CoryM · 03-22-2002, 06:59 PM

Well if it makes you feel better I live in mustang country. Every moron and his wife have one. I ended up buying a camaro to teach them a lesson

. My dad drives hondas, brother drives toyotas. I drive almost anything as a beater but for real cars its GM only.
Have fun.
CoryM

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1970 heavy duty C-10 fleetside sport truck. Vancouver B.C. Canada
http://www.geocities.com/chevroletc1070

"Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high."
Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, Canadian Army

lux hauler · 03-22-2002, 07:02 PM

Ohio is ford country....you should see all the fords around here.....we have 3 ford plants within 45 miles of each other......(don't tell anyone, but i work at one of them)

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72 LWB; 350/350,PS,PB,Posi,all original........for now.
99 Ranger

GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.!!!

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http://communities.msn.com/196772ChevyTrucks
Vermilion, Ohio

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**JDL** · 03-22-2002, 07:36 PM

You got have some way to see how good a Chevy/GMC realy is don't you?

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72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt.
72 nova project car
63 chevy II drag car
Agency Iowa

Relay · 03-22-2002, 07:55 PM

you guys! stop using the F word will ya....LMAO! On a quiet day you can hear a F
rust!

mtdave2 · 03-22-2002, 07:56 PM

its ok , dont worry about it... just leaves more trucks for us!!!!

hobby67stepside · 03-22-2002, 10:35 PM

My last project was a '57 F-100 and it did'nt have anywhere near the rust that the '67 C10 short-step I am now working on has (had). I have the worst part of it repaired. When it comes to rust I think the '67 - '72 GM's deserve a special rust susceptibilty prize.

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'01 2500HD 4X4 Silverado 8.1 engine Allison tranny (for sale)
'97 2500 4X4 454 eng
'92 2500 4X4 350 eng
'78 K20 4X4 400 eng
'70 Boss 302 (owner for 25 years)
'57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny
'23 T-bucket (built in '78)
'02 Explorer
'67 C-10 short step under construction
Hobby 67 Stepside

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jostrans68 · 03-22-2002, 10:45 PM

New option 2002 ford mangentic rear bumper for picking parts up that fall off.

option 2: heated tailgate for keeping hands warm while pushing.

Option3: the humane society and ford are giving free dogs with the purchase of a new Ford truck. They feel its not safe to walk home alone.

along that line the Ca. dept of highways is looking at requiring pedestrian lanes so all the ford owners can home safley......

I am better now got my dose of ford bashing

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68 c20 in progress 327 TH400 tach dash Disc Brakes and soon 3.90 rear gears.. have many new parts now just need the time..... Sound Familar

busterwivell · 03-22-2002, 10:49 PM

My neighbor has nothing but F@@ds, except that he is pres of the Volunteer Fire district and they are all Chevy. Always start, always run.......I have 4 Chevys and a Chevy powered Studebaker. My reciever hitch cover is billet aluminum and says "Remove 2 Tow Ford". I put a lock on it so he won't steal it.

hobby67stepside · 03-22-2002, 10:51 PM

How about a response to the horrible '67 - '72 rust? The GM rust I'm talking about of course. That's interesting. I am Chairman of the community fire association where I live and we do have Chevys too. One of our pumpers is an International and it has a Ford engine for the pumper unit.

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hobby67stepside · 03-23-2002, 12:25 AM

Still waiting for a response from you Ford haters about the horrendous '67 -'72 rust.

Longhorn Man · 03-23-2002, 12:42 AM

They rust, but look at the '67 - '72 Ford rust. as soon as they rust on the strut towers, the front end falls off.
Plus, look at the '74 - '87 Chevys, can't go through a mud puddle without a fender rusting up.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
Thanks every one!

Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

hobby67stepside · 03-23-2002, 12:57 AM

Okay, I got a reply anyway.

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'01 2500HD 4X4 Silverado 8.1 engine Allison tranny (for sale)
'97 2500 4X4 454 eng
'92 2500 4X4 350 eng
'78 K20 4X4 400 eng
'70 Boss 302 (owner for 25 years)
'57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny
'23 T-bucket (built in '78)
'02 Explorer
'67 C-10 short step under construction
Hobby 67 Stepside

67Blacksheep · 03-23-2002, 11:18 AM

Hobby 67-
I don't see half the rust on the 67-72's as some other years. As far as the "F" arguement is concerned, I distinctly remember my Great Uncle's 77 F-150 having to be completely re-etched at the ripe old age of 2 years. The paint peeled off like sheets of paper and Ford would do nothing for it. Besides....rust depends alot on where your truck has been all it's life. Northern vehicles play hell in the winter salts.

lux hauler · 03-23-2002, 12:29 PM

hey blacksheep.....what color was that truck with the paint probs.? (grey or silver)

03-23-2002, 12:46 PM

THE ONLY THING THAT RUSTS FASTER THAN A JUNK
F$$D IS A COFFEE CAN WITH WINTER SAND AND SALT IN IT!
JUST MY 2CENTS
I HATE F$$DS!
BUT GOOD FOR THE SHOPS INCOME.
HEHE

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72BLUE C10 SWB
86BLUE K10 LWB
87RED S10 SWB
89RED S10 SWB

Reumster · 03-23-2002, 12:58 PM

Amen Brother! They will see the light eventually

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1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi/NOS. Power is nothing without control!

>X< · 03-23-2002, 03:50 PM

Louisiana is chevy country, the local burger jount that has car shows sat night has about 5 chevys to every ford, and thats when they let 73 and up vehicles in, usually its 72 and down and there is only 1 f@rd

67Blacksheep · 03-23-2002, 09:05 PM

c10-
Believe it or not the truck was white. I was later told that "F" had problems in their metal preps for some of those trucks. The paint popped and flaked right off. Even after the entire truck had been etched, it never did take paint very well.

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03-22-2002, 05:06 PM	#1
67Blacksheep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 135	Surrounded by the "Enemy" Gentlemen- I live in the Zanesville Ohio area, which is primarily surrounded by farm country. At every turn and every stoplight...I am surrounded by Fords. Even members of my own family have converted to "the dark side". I guess the best we can do is keep trucks of our era going, wear Bowtie shirts to Thanksgiving dinners, and hope that someday we can help these lost souls find their way into Chevrolets. Would anyone be interested in gathering at one of the larger Chevy shows in the Midwest??? ------------------ __________________ '94 GMC Seirra Ext. Cab '67 Formula Firebird '89 GSX-R 750

03-22-2002, 06:59 PM	#2
CoryM Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Surrey, B.C. , Canada Posts: 874	Well if it makes you feel better I live in mustang country. Every moron and his wife have one. I ended up buying a camaro to teach them a lesson . My dad drives hondas, brother drives toyotas. I drive almost anything as a beater but for real cars its GM only. Have fun. CoryM ------------------ 1970 heavy duty C-10 fleetside sport truck. Vancouver B.C. Canada http://www.geocities.com/chevroletc1070 "Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high." Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, Canadian Army __________________ 1970 heavy duty C-10 fleetside sport truck. Vancouver B.C. Canada http://www.geocities.com/chevroletc1070 "Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high." Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, Canadian Army

03-22-2002, 07:02 PM	#3
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	Ohio is ford country....you should see all the fords around here.....we have 3 ford plants within 45 miles of each other......(don't tell anyone, but i work at one of them) ------------------ 72 LWB; 350/350,PS,PB,Posi,all original........for now. 99 Ranger GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.!!! eagle571@hotmail.com http://communities.msn.com/196772ChevyTrucks Vermilion, Ohio [This message has been edited by 1972c10_ohio (edited March 22, 2002).] __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

03-22-2002, 07:36 PM	#4
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,838	You got have some way to see how good a Chevy/GMC realy is don't you? ------------------ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

03-22-2002, 07:55 PM	#5
Relay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: New Ulm, MN USA Posts: 71	you guys! stop using the F word will ya....LMAO! On a quiet day you can hear a F rust! __________________ 71 GMC 1/2 frame up restore in progress!

03-22-2002, 07:56 PM	#6
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,507	its ok , dont worry about it... just leaves more trucks for us!!!! __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

03-22-2002, 10:35 PM	#7
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	My last project was a '57 F-100 and it did'nt have anywhere near the rust that the '67 C10 short-step I am now working on has (had). I have the worst part of it repaired. When it comes to rust I think the '67 - '72 GM's deserve a special rust susceptibilty prize. ------------------ '01 2500HD 4X4 Silverado 8.1 engine Allison tranny (for sale) '97 2500 4X4 454 eng '92 2500 4X4 350 eng '78 K20 4X4 400 eng '70 Boss 302 (owner for 25 years) '57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny '23 T-bucket (built in '78) '02 Explorer '67 C-10 short step under construction Hobby 67 Stepside [This message has been edited by hobby67stepside (edited March 22, 2002).] __________________ '05 2500 HD Silverado 6.0 liter '97 2500 4X4 454 eng '92 2500 4X4 350 eng '78 K20 4X4 400 eng '70 Boss 302 (owner for 27 years) '57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny '23 T-bucket (built in '78) '02 Explorer '67 C-10 short step NW Iowa

03-22-2002, 10:45 PM	#8
jostrans68 Jostrans68 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bloomington indiana Posts: 1,182	New option 2002 ford mangentic rear bumper for picking parts up that fall off. option 2: heated tailgate for keeping hands warm while pushing. Option3: the humane society and ford are giving free dogs with the purchase of a new Ford truck. They feel its not safe to walk home alone. along that line the Ca. dept of highways is looking at requiring pedestrian lanes so all the ford owners can home safley...... I am better now got my dose of ford bashing ------------------ 68 c20 in progress 327 TH400 tach dash Disc Brakes and soon 3.90 rear gears.. have many new parts now just need the time..... Sound Familar __________________ [CGTW Member former 67-72 now with a 96 silverado

03-22-2002, 10:49 PM	#9
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	My neighbor has nothing but F@@ds, except that he is pres of the Volunteer Fire district and they are all Chevy. Always start, always run.......I have 4 Chevys and a Chevy powered Studebaker. My reciever hitch cover is billet aluminum and says "Remove 2 Tow Ford". I put a lock on it so he won't steal it. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

03-22-2002, 10:51 PM	#10
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	How about a response to the horrible '67 - '72 rust? The GM rust I'm talking about of course. That's interesting. I am Chairman of the community fire association where I live and we do have Chevys too. One of our pumpers is an International and it has a Ford engine for the pumper unit. [This message has been edited by hobby67stepside (edited March 22, 2002).] [This message has been edited by hobby67stepside (edited March 22, 2002).] __________________ '05 2500 HD Silverado 6.0 liter '97 2500 4X4 454 eng '92 2500 4X4 350 eng '78 K20 4X4 400 eng '70 Boss 302 (owner for 27 years) '57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny '23 T-bucket (built in '78) '02 Explorer '67 C-10 short step NW Iowa

03-23-2002, 12:25 AM	#11
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	Still waiting for a response from you Ford haters about the horrendous '67 -'72 rust. __________________ '05 2500 HD Silverado 6.0 liter '97 2500 4X4 454 eng '92 2500 4X4 350 eng '78 K20 4X4 400 eng '70 Boss 302 (owner for 27 years) '57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny '23 T-bucket (built in '78) '02 Explorer '67 C-10 short step NW Iowa

03-23-2002, 12:42 AM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	They rust, but look at the '67 - '72 Ford rust. as soon as they rust on the strut towers, the front end falls off. Plus, look at the '74 - '87 Chevys, can't go through a mud puddle without a fender rusting up. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

03-23-2002, 12:57 AM	#13
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	Okay, I got a reply anyway. ------------------ '01 2500HD 4X4 Silverado 8.1 engine Allison tranny (for sale) '97 2500 4X4 454 eng '92 2500 4X4 350 eng '78 K20 4X4 400 eng '70 Boss 302 (owner for 25 years) '57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny '23 T-bucket (built in '78) '02 Explorer '67 C-10 short step under construction Hobby 67 Stepside __________________ '05 2500 HD Silverado 6.0 liter '97 2500 4X4 454 eng '92 2500 4X4 350 eng '78 K20 4X4 400 eng '70 Boss 302 (owner for 27 years) '57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny '23 T-bucket (built in '78) '02 Explorer '67 C-10 short step NW Iowa

03-23-2002, 11:18 AM	#14
67Blacksheep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 135	Hobby 67- I don't see half the rust on the 67-72's as some other years. As far as the "F" arguement is concerned, I distinctly remember my Great Uncle's 77 F-150 having to be completely re-etched at the ripe old age of 2 years. The paint peeled off like sheets of paper and Ford would do nothing for it. Besides....rust depends alot on where your truck has been all it's life. Northern vehicles play hell in the winter salts. __________________ '94 GMC Seirra Ext. Cab '67 Formula Firebird '89 GSX-R 750

03-23-2002, 12:29 PM	#15
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	hey blacksheep.....what color was that truck with the paint probs.? (grey or silver) __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).



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03-23-2002, 12:46 PM	#16
L&L BLUE 72 Guest Posts: n/a	THE ONLY THING THAT RUSTS FASTER THAN A JUNK F$$D IS A COFFEE CAN WITH WINTER SAND AND SALT IN IT! JUST MY 2CENTS I HATE F$$DS! BUT GOOD FOR THE SHOPS INCOME. HEHE ------------------ 72BLUE C10 SWB 86BLUE K10 LWB 87RED S10 SWB 89RED S10 SWB

03-23-2002, 12:58 PM	#17
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Amen Brother! They will see the light eventually ------------------ 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi/NOS. Power is nothing without control! __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

03-23-2002, 03:50 PM	#18
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	Louisiana is chevy country, the local burger jount that has car shows sat night has about 5 chevys to every ford, and thats when they let 73 and up vehicles in, usually its 72 and down and there is only 1 f@rd __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

03-23-2002, 09:05 PM	#19
67Blacksheep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 135	c10- Believe it or not the truck was white. I was later told that "F" had problems in their metal preps for some of those trucks. The paint popped and flaked right off. Even after the entire truck had been etched, it never did take paint very well. ------------------ __________________ '94 GMC Seirra Ext. Cab '67 Formula Firebird '89 GSX-R 750

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