New member, old guy, from South Florida - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HarrySmith · 11-02-2011, 09:23 PM

Hi All! I just joined here although I have been a reader for a while. My friend Albert (Big_Al_71) got me interetsed here during his truck build 3 years ago. Also another friend, Raul (Raull) is a recent member who just started his build. I was the one responsible for getting Al into the restoration the first time, except for the engine, That was Raul's fault. In Al's build thread when he talks about "we" he is referring to me. I did not see it in his thread so somebody needs to ask how it got started.
About a year ago I finally got the truck I have been searching for after many years, a 1963 Corvair Rampside. I don't know if it fits this forum as it is rear engine and does not hold water but it is a Chevy! Shortly after I started tearing it apart I lost my job so it got parked and was put on hold. I got a new job a few months ago and finally started looking at my truck again. I already had the engine torn apart and the heads redone. I found a damaged crank, 3 spun bearings and was highly disappointed. I am still tight on funds so I decided to store the original engine and aquire parts abit at a time. In the meantime a member of a Corvair forum offered me an engine real cheap so I now have something to put in so I can at least drive it! Preparing to transport it to my new job shortly to begin bringing it back to life. I will post as progress occurs. If you are interested I have a lot of pictures here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/1034832...rvairRampside#

Sillyoldman · 11-02-2011, 09:39 PM

Not sure who Big Al is (

) but welcome to the board!

**bigsnookmaster** · 11-02-2011, 09:53 PM

Welcome to the board from St.Pete,Fl ! I know who Big Al is, He's a 400 small block nut like me! Tell him Bigsnookmaster said hello, and maybe we can all get together for a meet and greet someday!

DozerMek · 11-03-2011, 11:19 AM

Welcome

jayman68 · 11-03-2011, 02:22 PM

Welcome from NW Washington. Cool old Corvair, Those are different and unique. Good luck on the project.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-03-2011, 04:15 PM

Welcome from Iowa!

luifer76 · 11-04-2011, 05:57 PM

Welcome to the site.....

bolo724 · 04-29-2012, 04:04 PM

Well its 4-29-12 and I finally set up an avatar but I still cant figure out how to load any pics.Lets face it Im better at fixing cars than setting up post. Just call me a newbe Im OK with that

**RenoKeene** · 05-10-2012, 03:20 PM

Welcome from about a hour north of Orlando!

11-02-2011, 09:23 PM	#1
HarrySmith Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 22	New member, old guy, from South Florida Hi All! I just joined here although I have been a reader for a while. My friend Albert (Big_Al_71) got me interetsed here during his truck build 3 years ago. Also another friend, Raul (Raull) is a recent member who just started his build. I was the one responsible for getting Al into the restoration the first time, except for the engine, That was Raul's fault. In Al's build thread when he talks about "we" he is referring to me. I did not see it in his thread so somebody needs to ask how it got started. About a year ago I finally got the truck I have been searching for after many years, a 1963 Corvair Rampside. I don't know if it fits this forum as it is rear engine and does not hold water but it is a Chevy! Shortly after I started tearing it apart I lost my job so it got parked and was put on hold. I got a new job a few months ago and finally started looking at my truck again. I already had the engine torn apart and the heads redone. I found a damaged crank, 3 spun bearings and was highly disappointed. I am still tight on funds so I decided to store the original engine and aquire parts abit at a time. In the meantime a member of a Corvair forum offered me an engine real cheap so I now have something to put in so I can at least drive it! Preparing to transport it to my new job shortly to begin bringing it back to life. I will post as progress occurs. If you are interested I have a lot of pictures here: https://picasaweb.google.com/1034832...rvairRampside#

11-02-2011, 09:39 PM	#2
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: New member, old guy, from South Florida Not sure who Big Al is () but welcome to the board! __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

11-02-2011, 09:53 PM	#3
bigsnookmaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,270	Re: New member, old guy, from South Florida Welcome to the board from St.Pete,Fl ! I know who Big Al is, He's a 400 small block nut like me! Tell him Bigsnookmaster said hello, and maybe we can all get together for a meet and greet someday! __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

11-03-2011, 11:19 AM	#4
DozerMek Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chapman, KS Posts: 5	Re: New member, old guy, from South Florida Welcome __________________ "Fork: an instrument used chiefly for putting dead animals into the mouth." - Ambrose Bierce 1982 Chevy K30

11-03-2011, 02:22 PM	#5
jayman68 Fun Stuff Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sedro Woolley, WA Posts: 400	Re: New member, old guy, from South Florida Welcome from NW Washington. Cool old Corvair, Those are different and unique. Good luck on the project. __________________ Jay 68 C10(project) 88 Honda Accord(DD) 93 Chevy Astro EXT 2wd

11-03-2011, 04:15 PM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: New member, old guy, from South Florida Welcome from Iowa! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-04-2011, 05:57 PM	#7
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: New member, old guy, from South Florida Welcome to the site..... __________________ nOtHiNg LiKe ThE gOoD oLe ChEvYs....

04-29-2012, 04:04 PM	#8
bolo724 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fort Lauderdale FL. Posts: 0	Re: New member, old guy, from South Florida Well its 4-29-12 and I finally set up an avatar but I still cant figure out how to load any pics.Lets face it Im better at fixing cars than setting up post. Just call me a newbe Im OK with that

05-10-2012, 03:20 PM	#9
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,030	Re: New member, old guy, from South Florida Welcome from about a hour north of Orlando! __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394



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