Thread: 1972 Chevy K30 Longhorn Build

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Over achiever, I don't know bout that. I forgot to add, that since the boys didn't get to go to the show with us, my wife met us when we left the show so the boys could ride back with me. That took some of their anxiety away about not getting to go to the show.......

Crikey mate but that's bad news about the in-laws house burning down.
Especially about losing their pet. We've had many dogs over the years, primarily for work; and you do get very attached to them.

On a brighter note it was good that you got to meet Pat. (Falconvan.)
And you got work done on the truck. A wise man once told me that there are no big jobs in life; just lots of individual little ones. It's only when you finish and look back that it becomes a big job.

I forgot this little tid bit earlier. But the reason no one was home at my wife's sister's house the night it caught fire was because Dan, my wife's sister's husband, is in the hospital with kidney failure caused by an intestinal infection they say. They sure have had a real bad run of bad luck lately. He's been going to the VA and had one heck of a long battle with them over the last few years trying to get his health issues fixed.

Wow they really have had a bad time. I'm sorry for your family's hardships and the loss of a dog(that would do me in). Glad you spent some quality time though

Sorry to read about all of the problems of your in-laws, too. It would have been good to see you in KC, but another time will come. I didn't even go over to Arrowhead Stadium where Power Tour started.

Sorry to hear about all the family problems….and hopes for a swift recovery for your brother in law.

“…….We went home and I found the best baby sitting device for them. Let them play in a 72 Chevy that has no battery or engine. They love it……”

My Grandkids have logged a lot of time in the projects built. They get a bit disappointed when I progress to the point in the build where I stop letting them pretend they are driving it.


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Thanks guys. I guess what ever he has is highly contagious so they moved him out of the shared room into a bigger room that has a couch. Now Tammy, his wife, can sleep on the couch instead of the hospital floor. We've been getting them clothes and everyday hygiene supplies. She met an adjuster out at the house yesterday and he told her she wasn't going to be able to save anything from the house. He said even though the items in the garage weren't burnt, he said they are affected by the heat and smoke and he said it is deemed a total loss. Now I believe they are waiting for inspections from the local fire department, then the state inspector, before an actual claim can be filed. I'm not certain on that though.

Originally Posted by Mike P

My Grandkids have logged a lot of time in the projects built. They get a bit disappointed when I progress to the point in the build where I stop letting them pretend they are driving it.


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I know what you mean. I quit letting my kids play in my 72 because I didn't want any mishaps. I told my wife that I should forget building them a play ground. I'll just get an old truck cab and set it on the ground and they'll be good to go. She didn't find it funny at all. Haha

Originally Posted by rspears

Sorry to read about all of the problems of your in-laws, too. It would have been good to see you in KC, but another time will come. I didn't even go over to Arrowhead Stadium where Power Tour started.

Roger, I don't blame you for not running up there. I think they said it was 98* there and I'm sure it was a mess with the amount of traffic in and out of there. I'm going to try to go to the All Truck Nats in KC in September again. But that is on hold sort of because Allyson is due around that same time. So there is a good chance I'll miss the show.

Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe

I know what you mean. I quit letting my kids play in my 72 because I didn't want any mishaps. I told my wife that I should forget building them a play ground. I'll just get an old truck cab and set it on the ground and they'll be good to go. l. Haha

YES! How about an ol' "B" Model Mack?!?!?! That body style just screams Old Truck in caps!!

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A little late in the conversation, but I'm sad reading about all your family things going on. It seems like it's never just one thing, it always has to happen in 3's. Is Allyson your Mrs?

Insurance writes off everything as a loss on smoke damage. There are some geally great cleansers available. For ceramics and such, I used diluted non acidic coil cleaner. I absolutely was able to save at least half of out smoke damaged goods after our fire. It just depends if the effort is worth it.

Seth, yes sir, Allyson is my Mrs.

Firebird, we;ll have to see what they are able to salvage. A few of the other sister in laws were freaking out over a sign on the wall as the house was burning and it was ticking my wife off. The house said something to the effect of a house is made of boards and drywall but a home is made of love. They had a fire fighter go in and get it after the fire was over and they took a pic of it outside the house. Man my wife was ticked at them. They're concerned about a sign on the wall?? **** *()*** *)** Were her words after that rant.

Mike, funny you mention heavy truck cabs. I almost purchased a 78 W900B cab last week. But the Mrs kept telling me, "Focus, focus, focus..." Shoot, I thought she was talking to our middle child because she is always telling him that. I was wrong again. It was directed to me. Haha

Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe

I thought she was talking to our middle child because she is always telling him that. I was wrong again. It was directed to me. Haha

It's a common problem

Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe

Mike, funny you mention heavy truck cabs. I almost purchased a 78 W900B cab last week. But the Mrs kept telling me, "Focus, focus, focus..." Shoot, I thought she was talking to our middle child because she is always telling him that. I was wrong again. It was directed to me. Haha

UM... did it have a sleeper? OH, right.. sorry.. FOCUS!

The sleeper was already sold. But, there are many of those around. I really do have to stay focused. A couple weeks ago I went to a semi show. Yep, got the hankering to build one of those again. I finally decided right now isn't the time to be building one of those. Then I went out and looked to see how bad the Challenger I got was and my buddy has a 56 LCF in rough shape setting there. Then I go to the power tour and decided I needed to pursue my crew cab 67-72 chevy truck. It's not over yet.... 2 days ago my brother tells me about a 69 GS400 on CL for parts. It is mind boggling. I still haven't pulled the trigger on the GS but I probably should. It has a lot of parts I could use for the 68 of my Dad's. Just too much stuff. I guess I could have worse problems.