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Mountain Man · 03-20-2002, 08:52 PM

Have a new Edelbrock carb, new body and paint work, and I can't even take the 67 out of the garage to test out the changes I have done over winter.(Don't drive the truck in the snow).

It has been a mild winter up until March arrived. I have a foot of snow on my lawn, and looks like it will be 3 weeks before the roads are dry enough for me to take the classic out. Good thing I have this board to give me my 67-72 fix.
Just venting.

REPO1 · 03-20-2002, 09:01 PM

Well I would be really tired of it if I was home. I have been working down here in Texas for going on 14 weeks this winter. I can't wait to get home for good.

Where are you from? I am in Alberta.

Do you know of any good '67-'72 trucks for a decent price to start working on? Preferably something running.

Reid

Dean23 · 03-20-2002, 09:13 PM

Yeah the weather in edmonton sucks too, _27 monday nite with the wind chill it was -37. Feel sorry for ole blue sitting there waitng for me to work on the body. Just to cold to do body work on her.

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Dean
edmonton,canada
68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane.
SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY
http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage

Mountain Man · 03-20-2002, 09:14 PM

Im just south of Calgary.

There are a few good running ones that I have seen lately, but unless you want one that someone has restored, or partially restored already, they are usually in need of alot of body work.
Bought mine in Sylvan lake last year and it was restored 4 years prior to that. I have sunk another $7,000 in to my 67 to bring it back to a pretty respectible Sunday driver.

I have found good running, rusty, very restorable 67 -72 trucks lately for around $3,000.00

As with anything, it depends on how much you want to spend.

REPO1 · 03-20-2002, 09:22 PM

Sylvan Lake!! Damn you bought it out from under me! Thats where I'm from!

I have been watching the trader, seen a couple for around the 3-4000 dollar amount.

Hope to buy one this spring. My current toy is a '71 SS Camaro that I am restoring, but have spent most of my time on my '97 Z28. I have a 383 stroker in it that runs low 11's in the quarter. I plan on putting the stock engine back in the car and selling it. Then I would like to put the LT1 383 in a '68 chevy truck. Complete with all the fuel injection and all. That is my current dream. They change often!

It would be great if you could keep your eyes open and let me know of any trucks that come up for sale. Like I said I am in Texas right now for about another month, so I cannot watch all the papers and such. If you do see a good one, email me at rgrahamca@yahoo.com I would greatly appreciate it!

Reid

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Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada

Dean23 · 03-20-2002, 09:26 PM

Have you been to scotts super trucks? Maybe he has something decent there. Picked up ol blue for 700.00. Wasn't looking to spend much at. So for the price she was a steal. Check ou the pics in my signature, you can see hoe far she's come along.

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Dean
edmonton,canada
68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane.
SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY
http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage

REPO1 · 03-20-2002, 09:30 PM

Ya I've been there before with a buddy who has an old truck. But I didn't have the interest then, so I wasn't really looking.

But now I got the bug.

I will definetly go back when I get home.

I just got an email reply back from a guy with a '67 for sale in Calgary, maybe I can hash out a deal!

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Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada

Dean23 · 03-20-2002, 09:34 PM

Check out his site
http://scottssupertrucks.com

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Dean
edmonton,canada
68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane.
SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY
http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage

69LWB3/4Ton · 03-20-2002, 09:37 PM

It's winter????

Sunny SO CAlif

REPO1 · 03-20-2002, 09:53 PM

WOW! Hey Dean, that was one beaten up truck when you got it! You did a great job of fixing it up though.....it looks awesome.

How hard was it to convert to a shortbox? That would be my plan as well.

Reid

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Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada

Dean23 · 03-20-2002, 10:11 PM

no the sb is one of the guys on the site, the blue one that now has a cowl hood with black fenders is how far mine has gone.I wish the s/b was mine it is sweet.

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Dean
edmonton,canada
68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane.
SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY
http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage

REPO1 · 03-20-2002, 10:21 PM

Oh I see now. I wasn't really reading the pics. His name is Dan. Anyway, yours is coming along......nothing a bit of sweat won't fix! I can't wait to see the finished project!

I know how it is, I restored a '81 4x4, (twice! I rolled it) I know how much work it is to change all the panels and such.

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Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada

Dean23 · 03-20-2002, 10:23 PM

Yeah its hard work, but fun. Cant wait for it to warm up so i can do my rockers cab mounts and corners. Then next will be my front brake conversion and engine.

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Dean
edmonton,canada
68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane.
SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY
http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage

REPO1 · 03-20-2002, 10:27 PM

Hey I just noticed the hood. That is pretty sweet.

Where are you buying your sheet metal? Scott's ??

If you don't mind, what kind of prices are they?

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Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada

Dean23 · 03-20-2002, 10:35 PM

Got them up here from a shop called finishing pint. The hood fenders rockers,cab mounts and corners cost 1300.00 the hood was 898.

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Dean
edmonton,canada
68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane.
SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY
http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage

REPO1 · 03-20-2002, 10:40 PM

Hey Dean, check out www.canadatrader.com then do a search in the Calgary & southern alberta area for a '67 GMC 1/2 ton. Its black. Let me know what you think.

Reid

EDIT--- See if this link works. http://www.canadatrader.com/trader/r...4100&pa=3&pr=1

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Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada

[This message has been edited by REPO1 (edited March 20, 2002).]

grnddwn · 03-20-2002, 10:40 PM

Man I'm freezing my ass off. I live in Sherwood Park. I wanna get my blazer out of the garage.

CDN_GS455 · 03-20-2002, 10:43 PM

Hey guys,

I'm tired of freezing my a$$ off every day. It's almost April for cryin' in the soup. I work in the patch outside everyday and it has been hell the last few weeks. And now I went and took a transfer to Fort Mac. Damn, it's even colder up there! Oh well, the paychecks warm a guy up.

Brian

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'68 Shortbox Stepside -- 250 cu.in. 4 speed, disc swap up front
'00 Grand Prix GTP Sedan

I AM CANADIAN!!! Go Oilers!

Dean23 · 03-20-2002, 10:49 PM

Yeah wish it would warm up so I could go to soda jerks and the local petro canada to see all the nice wheels.

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Dean
edmonton,canada
68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane.
SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY
http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage

Dean23 · 03-20-2002, 10:52 PM

truck looks not too bad but would need to see it in person. Myself I wouldn'tr buy it cause I wanted to start from scratch like i'm doing with old blue.

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Dean
edmonton,canada
68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane.
SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY
http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage

REPO1 · 03-20-2002, 10:52 PM

Damn,I just clicked on the link and a blue one came up. The truck I am interested in is black......wonder what happened.......
http://www.canadatrader.com/trader/r...4100&pa=1&pr=1

[This message has been edited by REPO1 (edited March 20, 2002).]

CDN_GS455 · 03-20-2002, 11:01 PM

Hey Repo,

You should look into buying one in Texas since you're there. I've got a bud down there and he says there is ALL KINDS of old cars and trucks down there RUST FREE! I think you can bring anything over 25yrs old back no duty. Find a driver and go for it! Beats all the rusty crap up here.

Brian

REPO1 · 03-20-2002, 11:03 PM

I actually have been looking.

But I am sure it would be a major pain in the ass to get permits, and try to get it across the border.

I already know where there is a '66 sitting. I got to try and get there during the day if I can get away from work. It looks completely original and rust free, but its behind a fence.

Dean23 · 03-20-2002, 11:05 PM

Hopefully in a few years, I'll move to arizona and find some nice rust free ones there.

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Dean
edmonton,canada
68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane.
SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY
http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage

03-20-2002, 08:52 PM	#1
Mountain Man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 451	Any other Western Canadians tired of Winter? Have a new Edelbrock carb, new body and paint work, and I can't even take the 67 out of the garage to test out the changes I have done over winter.(Don't drive the truck in the snow). It has been a mild winter up until March arrived. I have a foot of snow on my lawn, and looks like it will be 3 weeks before the roads are dry enough for me to take the classic out. Good thing I have this board to give me my 67-72 fix. Just venting. __________________ 72 C10 Cheyenne Super Full trim Factory tach dash A/C dash Factory tilt 350 / 350 power train - with Edelbrock components.

03-20-2002, 09:01 PM	#2
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Well I would be really tired of it if I was home. I have been working down here in Texas for going on 14 weeks this winter. I can't wait to get home for good. Where are you from? I am in Alberta. Do you know of any good '67-'72 trucks for a decent price to start working on? Preferably something running. Reid __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

03-20-2002, 09:13 PM	#3
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	Yeah the weather in edmonton sucks too, _27 monday nite with the wind chill it was -37. Feel sorry for ole blue sitting there waitng for me to work on the body. Just to cold to do body work on her. ------------------ Dean edmonton,canada 68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane. SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

03-20-2002, 09:14 PM	#4
Mountain Man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 451	Im just south of Calgary. There are a few good running ones that I have seen lately, but unless you want one that someone has restored, or partially restored already, they are usually in need of alot of body work. Bought mine in Sylvan lake last year and it was restored 4 years prior to that. I have sunk another $7,000 in to my 67 to bring it back to a pretty respectible Sunday driver. I have found good running, rusty, very restorable 67 -72 trucks lately for around $3,000.00 As with anything, it depends on how much you want to spend. __________________ 72 C10 Cheyenne Super Full trim Factory tach dash A/C dash Factory tilt 350 / 350 power train - with Edelbrock components.

03-20-2002, 09:22 PM	#5
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Sylvan Lake!! Damn you bought it out from under me! Thats where I'm from! I have been watching the trader, seen a couple for around the 3-4000 dollar amount. Hope to buy one this spring. My current toy is a '71 SS Camaro that I am restoring, but have spent most of my time on my '97 Z28. I have a 383 stroker in it that runs low 11's in the quarter. I plan on putting the stock engine back in the car and selling it. Then I would like to put the LT1 383 in a '68 chevy truck. Complete with all the fuel injection and all. That is my current dream. They change often! It would be great if you could keep your eyes open and let me know of any trucks that come up for sale. Like I said I am in Texas right now for about another month, so I cannot watch all the papers and such. If you do see a good one, email me at rgrahamca@yahoo.com I would greatly appreciate it! Reid ------------------ Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

03-20-2002, 09:26 PM	#6
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	Have you been to scotts super trucks? Maybe he has something decent there. Picked up ol blue for 700.00. Wasn't looking to spend much at. So for the price she was a steal. Check ou the pics in my signature, you can see hoe far she's come along. ------------------ Dean edmonton,canada 68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane. SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

03-20-2002, 09:30 PM	#7
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Ya I've been there before with a buddy who has an old truck. But I didn't have the interest then, so I wasn't really looking. But now I got the bug. I will definetly go back when I get home. I just got an email reply back from a guy with a '67 for sale in Calgary, maybe I can hash out a deal! ------------------ Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

03-20-2002, 09:34 PM	#8
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	Check out his site http://scottssupertrucks.com ------------------ Dean edmonton,canada 68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane. SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

03-20-2002, 09:37 PM	#9
69LWB3/4Ton Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 120	It's winter???? Sunny SO CAlif

03-20-2002, 09:53 PM	#10
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	WOW! Hey Dean, that was one beaten up truck when you got it! You did a great job of fixing it up though.....it looks awesome. How hard was it to convert to a shortbox? That would be my plan as well. Reid ------------------ Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

03-20-2002, 10:11 PM	#11
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	no the sb is one of the guys on the site, the blue one that now has a cowl hood with black fenders is how far mine has gone.I wish the s/b was mine it is sweet. ------------------ Dean edmonton,canada 68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane. SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

03-20-2002, 10:21 PM	#12
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Oh I see now. I wasn't really reading the pics. His name is Dan. Anyway, yours is coming along......nothing a bit of sweat won't fix! I can't wait to see the finished project! I know how it is, I restored a '81 4x4, (twice! I rolled it) I know how much work it is to change all the panels and such. ------------------ Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

03-20-2002, 10:23 PM	#13
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	Yeah its hard work, but fun. Cant wait for it to warm up so i can do my rockers cab mounts and corners. Then next will be my front brake conversion and engine. ------------------ Dean edmonton,canada 68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane. SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

03-20-2002, 10:27 PM	#14
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Hey I just noticed the hood. That is pretty sweet. Where are you buying your sheet metal? Scott's ?? If you don't mind, what kind of prices are they? ------------------ Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

03-20-2002, 10:35 PM	#15
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	Got them up here from a shop called finishing pint. The hood fenders rockers,cab mounts and corners cost 1300.00 the hood was 898. ------------------ Dean edmonton,canada 68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane. SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973



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03-20-2002, 10:40 PM	#16
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Hey Dean, check out www.canadatrader.com then do a search in the Calgary & southern alberta area for a '67 GMC 1/2 ton. Its black. Let me know what you think. Reid EDIT--- See if this link works. http://www.canadatrader.com/trader/r...4100&pa=3&pr=1 ------------------ Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada [This message has been edited by REPO1 (edited March 20, 2002).] __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

03-20-2002, 10:40 PM	#17
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 696	Man I'm freezing my ass off. I live in Sherwood Park. I wanna get my blazer out of the garage. __________________ SAVE THE PLANET DRIVE AN OLD TRUCK

03-20-2002, 10:43 PM	#18
CDN_GS455 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 171	Hey guys, I'm tired of freezing my a$$ off every day. It's almost April for cryin' in the soup. I work in the patch outside everyday and it has been hell the last few weeks. And now I went and took a transfer to Fort Mac. Damn, it's even colder up there! Oh well, the paychecks warm a guy up. Brian ------------------ '68 Shortbox Stepside -- 250 cu.in. 4 speed, disc swap up front '00 Grand Prix GTP Sedan I AM CANADIAN!!! Go Oilers! __________________ '68 Shortbox Stepside -- 250 cu.in. 4 speed, disc swap up front '00 Grand Prix GTP Sedan I AM CANADIAN!!! Go Oilers!

03-20-2002, 10:49 PM	#19
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	Yeah wish it would warm up so I could go to soda jerks and the local petro canada to see all the nice wheels. ------------------ Dean edmonton,canada 68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane. SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

03-20-2002, 10:52 PM	#20
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	truck looks not too bad but would need to see it in person. Myself I wouldn'tr buy it cause I wanted to start from scratch like i'm doing with old blue. ------------------ Dean edmonton,canada 68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane. SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

03-20-2002, 11:01 PM	#22
CDN_GS455 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 171	Hey Repo, You should look into buying one in Texas since you're there. I've got a bud down there and he says there is ALL KINDS of old cars and trucks down there RUST FREE! I think you can bring anything over 25yrs old back no duty. Find a driver and go for it! Beats all the rusty crap up here. Brian __________________ '68 Shortbox Stepside -- 250 cu.in. 4 speed, disc swap up front '00 Grand Prix GTP Sedan I AM CANADIAN!!! Go Oilers!

03-20-2002, 11:03 PM	#23
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	I actually have been looking. But I am sure it would be a major pain in the ass to get permits, and try to get it across the border. I already know where there is a '66 sitting. I got to try and get there during the day if I can get away from work. It looks completely original and rust free, but its behind a fence. __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

03-20-2002, 11:05 PM	#24
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	Hopefully in a few years, I'll move to arizona and find some nice rust free ones there. ------------------ Dean edmonton,canada 68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane. SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

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