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08-09-2008, 06:22 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Intro - My Rig
If I sound grateful to you all, that’s because I am.
I found this forum one night while in the process of attempting to determine the value of my 1970 fleetside… so I could sell it. I started reading… then kept on reading…then kept on reading… three (3) hours later and two (2) hours after my bedtime, I was inspired to keep my truck. I’ve been reading and lurking ever since and in the meantime have spent over $2000.00 fixing and improving the rig and enjoyed every (almost) minute of it! Would have sold the truck had it not been for the stellar information, enthusiasm and good will I have found here. Here are some pictures as of today.      Note:::::::> Most of that $2000.00 is still sitting in the garage... now, I am replacing the front light wire loom, which caught on fire... because I wasn't paying attention when I replaced the alternator... and some wires melted on the exhaust header... and then certain wires crossed.... and then poof, one self-inflected wound to fix. Thanks again folks. Last edited by moon; 08-09-2008 at 06:25 PM. |
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08-09-2008, 06:34 PM
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Old member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S.
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Re: Intro - My Rig
WELCOME,
Glade you found us and kept the truck. They all need good homes. I wish I could buy up everyone I see. Make sure you post updates as you go along.
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71  Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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08-09-2008, 06:45 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: New Madison, Ohio
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Re: Intro - My Rig
Good News and congratulations on a wise decision. Keep us informed. Your post is very refreshing. Also PM sent
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy.  67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk.  1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc   JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 08-09-2008 at 06:54 PM. |
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08-09-2008, 07:57 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
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Re: Intro - My Rig
Welcome home . . .....
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67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. |
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08-09-2008, 06:40 PM
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Not too old to learn
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SoCal
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Re: Intro - My Rig
Hey Moon, I too almost sold mine after 4 years off and on on this board. Went other places and other trucks, but looked back in every now and then. Glade I did. Glade you did.
Hewy
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08-09-2008, 08:02 PM
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Mid NE USA
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Re: Intro - My Rig
Welcome aboard, Your truck looks like it has NO RUST, must be rough! Nice Truck.
Ron
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Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver70  4x4 Project76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson |
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08-09-2008, 09:37 PM
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Location: Montezuma, Iowa
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Welcome.... I'm glad the board inspired you to keep your truck. They aren't getting any easier to find and that looks like a nice one. LockDoc
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08-09-2008, 09:54 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: GRANTS PASS OR
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Re: Intro - My Rig
Welcome to the board and congrats on keeping your ride.
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GO BIG GREEN  GO DUCKSMEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. |
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08-10-2008, 10:31 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
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Re: Intro - My Rig
Welcome from me also. Glad you kept the truck!
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08-10-2008, 12:20 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: South Florida
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Re: Intro - My Rig
The same wasy I felt, I always get bored of the cars, trucks & motorcycles I have owned I use them for a while then I sell them just to get another toy but after finding this board I started to get this I dont know kind of "LOVE" towards this particular truck i own. The thought of selling it every once in a while has gone away....
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08-10-2008, 12:28 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: K-town
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Re: Intro - My Rig
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08-10-2008, 02:03 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Round Rock, Texas
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Great story!
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08-10-2008, 02:10 PM
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Happy Camper
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Northern California
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Cool dude, I am happy you decided to stick with that truck, it looks like a keeper for sure.
Welcome aboard from Northern California!
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08-10-2008, 02:25 PM
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Retired Air Force Veteran
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024
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Re: Intro - My Rig
Hey Moon, Welcome from South Florida and glad you're with us. You won't be disappointed and you'll be glad you didn't sell.
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08-10-2008, 02:51 PM
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Saving 1 truck at a time!
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Kent, WA
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Re: Intro - My Rig
Welcome from Kent, WA. Those look like Jackman wheels...which I understand are "keepers" and quite popular with the 4x4 guys. Don't make the mistake I did and just toss them, thinking they were just poorly made imitations of cheap wagon wheels...
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08-10-2008, 07:53 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Bakersfield,CA
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Re: Intro - My Rig
glad you kept the truck
welcome to the board
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08-10-2008, 09:25 PM
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I have a radical idea!
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sweet Home Alabama!
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Re: Intro - My Rig
Welcome to the board! I have had all kinds of muscle cars, older cars, all kinds of other trucks, but I've never had a body style grab me like these have. Glad you kept it!
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08-15-2008, 02:17 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Re: Intro - My Rig
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They are steel, if that means anything. I bought the truck with a SunLite pop-up camper on it, in 1988. This picture was taken 4 years ago. I’ve since dumped the camper. 
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08-15-2008, 02:55 AM
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Gone to greener pastures
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Gateway to the Delta
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Re: Intro - My Rig
Another "Welcome aboard" from NorCal.
Glad you decide to keep the truck. Unfortunately, they are addictive, in a good kinda way!
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