View Full Version : I'm both saddened and happy about this picture.
ZERO THEORY
05-30-2014, 17:22
As a Mopar nut and firearms enthusiast, this throwback pic gives me warm fuzzy feelings. But I'm also saddened that our current social situation makes it taboo to acknowledge that adults might use their vehicles for responsible hobbies. Anyhow, figured I'd post this since I'm sure some of you old farts will enjoy the nostalgia.
http://mclellansautomotive.com/photos/B29843.jpg
Sharpienads
05-30-2014, 17:25
I don't like trucks or guns... what a scary picture.
My pa had a yellow 72.
Sadly for him, it was not a 4x4 because we treated it just like it was.
Worst part is neither he, the truck, or his guns are with us anymore.
Great-Kazoo
05-30-2014, 18:29
The only reason the guy has a shotgun next to the mopar He's debating whether to shoot it now or after it's towed home cause the regulator took a shit.......again.
ZERO THEORY
05-30-2014, 18:33
The only reason the guy has a shotgun next to the mopar He's debating whether to shoot it now or after it's towed home cause the regulator took a shit.......again.
LOL, well-played.
wctriumph
05-30-2014, 19:16
I don't care about the truck, what hind of shotgun is he holding? My old eyes can't tell.
USMC88-93
05-30-2014, 19:23
Meh......I prefer Chevy. My 68 3/4 ton camper special long bed.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Vehicle%20pictures/Chevrolet/DadsTruck2.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/PhotoTWB/media/Vehicle%20pictures/Chevrolet/DadsTruck2.jpg.html)
I grew up Mopar but was always partial to the Highboy for some reason.
http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/motobooks/pc-1975-ford-f250.jpg (http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&docid=c_pjvUqUWcICEM&tbnid=vBuXPaaBS2rHzM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themotorbookstore.com%2Ffor.h tml&ei=4zqJU9b9H8SLqgb3-oG4Bw&psig=AFQjCNEDXIRx9pSRl9rByJ9SkDxPculGcA&ust=1401588820026355)
Yep. They just don't build them like they used to.
gnihcraes
05-30-2014, 20:50
Miss the old dodges.
I'm kinda in the club though, bit newer.
http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g463/gnihcraes/gmc.jpg
BPTactical
05-30-2014, 20:51
I grew up Mopar but was always partial to the Highboy for some reason.
http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/motobooks/pc-1975-ford-f250.jpg (http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&docid=c_pjvUqUWcICEM&tbnid=vBuXPaaBS2rHzM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themotorbookstore.com%2Ffor.h tml&ei=4zqJU9b9H8SLqgb3-oG4Bw&psig=AFQjCNEDXIRx9pSRl9rByJ9SkDxPculGcA&ust=1401588820026355)
I had one just like that. 77 HiBoy with a 460 block and 429 crank/rods punched .030 over. Torque monster.
Gas hog but at .55 cents a gallon, who cared?
Traded it for a 76 Vette.
The Sheila ain't too shabby either[Coffee]
Bailey Guns
05-30-2014, 23:03
A guy in town here has a 59 Apache in pretty decent original shape that I'd kill to get my hands on. He ain't selling, though. I loved the old Chevy trucks my dad drove when I was growing up.
Here's to pick ups:
http://youtu.be/cJrHoIEZVlg
Very cool. My dad bought the '73 (year I was born) 4WD Power Wagon when new and years later it would be the first vehicle I would drive after getting my driver's license. It was white with a black lower side, had a roll bar, grille guard, and a rifle rack (actually used for shotguns I think) in the cab. It was pretty reliable, just needed always need to be warmed a bit before heading out.
As a Mopar nut and firearms enthusiast, this throwback pic gives me warm fuzzy feelings. But I'm also saddened that our current social situation makes it taboo to acknowledge that adults might use their vehicles for responsible hobbies. Anyhow, figured I'd post this since I'm sure some of you old farts will enjoy the nostalgia.
http://mclellansautomotive.com/photos/B29843.jpg
GilpinGuy
06-02-2014, 02:20
I learned to drive in my dad's 70-something Dodge pickup. 3 on the tree with no first gear. LMAO It looked pretty close to that picture but I think it was a few years newer.
Just make your own picture OP.
ZERO THEORY
06-02-2014, 12:08
Just make your own picture OP.
Hmmm...now that you mention it...
I miss those days a lot! There were a lot less people; the trails were open before the Clinton roadless B.S.; people actually took care of the back country and didn't leave their shit everywhere, trucks didn't cost as much as a mortgage, and firearms where tools, and treated as such...teens still had their rifle in the truck rack when they went to school, and a bunch of pussified urban dirtbags didn't shoot it up when they got their feelings hurt.
The best Dodge growing up was my friends '78 Ramcharger with a built 440; that thing was a heart pounding terror!!! I regret to this day that I didn't buy it from him when he sold it. I will probably build a 70s Ramcharger or Power Wagon someday (with a 440 of course.) I had a lot of '70 Chevy's through the years. I have a couple of 70's K5s now that I am building for the trails. My sister still has the '69 Chevy 1 ton 4x4 that my dad bought new, which I will take over at some point and build it.
ZERO THEORY
06-08-2014, 19:38
Just make your own picture OP.
http://www.miscupload.com/upload/833636075804319647574649.jpg
Want a restored old truck, but also need it not to drain my pocket like my wife's jeep which drinks it like its free!
http://www.miscupload.com/upload/833636075804319647574649.jpg
Cool truck. [Awesom]
I miss those days a lot! There were a lot less people; the trails were open before the Clinton roadless B.S.; people actually took care of the back country and didn't leave their shit everywhere, trucks didn't cost as much as a mortgage, and firearms where tools, and treated as such...teens still had their rifle in the truck rack when they went to school, and a bunch of pussified urban dirtbags didn't shoot it up when they got their feelings hurt.
The best Dodge growing up was my friends '78 Ramcharger with a built 440; that thing was a heart pounding terror!!! I regret to this day that I didn't buy it from him when he sold it. I will probably build a 70s Ramcharger or Power Wagon someday (with a 440 of course.) I had a lot of '70 Chevy's through the years. I have a couple of 70's K5s now that I am building for the trails. My sister still has the '69 Chevy 1 ton 4x4 that my dad bought new, which I will take over at some point and build it.
One of the first vehicles I can remember my Dad owning from childhood was an orange 4x4 Power Wagon, Prospector I think was the badging. My first vehicle as a teenager was a 78' K5 Blazer, that thing seemed unstoppable in the mud and snow, I drove that thing hard and it never failed me.
ZERO THEORY
06-09-2014, 05:41
Cool truck. [Awesom]
Cheers, Jim!
One of the first vehicles I can remember my Dad owning from childhood was an orange 4x4 Power Wagon, Prospector I think was the badging. My first vehicle as a teenager was a 78' K5 Blazer, that thing seemed unstoppable in the mud and snow, I drove that thing hard and it never failed me.
Prospectors are awesome. If I'm not mistaken, they also offered Prospector Traildusters and Ramchargers.
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