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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: hampstead nc
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New to the board
I purchased this truck a little over a year ago right after we moved here with the idea I would use it as a workhorse for a couple of months and then start a stock resto. Well months passed and I now have some time and a little coin to get started. I think I'm glad that I've had to wait a year because it has given me time to find this board and get some ideas other than just a straight stock resto. From the help I have seen you provide to others in the past year, I checked often as a visitor, I look forward to joining this community. While not as experienced as many here I have built a few vehicles but this is my first truck. Thanks in advance for helping me with my project. She is all original, except hubcaps, with a 350/350 combo.
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1970 Long bed- Stress release "There are only two kinds of people that understand Marines: Marines and those who have met them in battle. Everyone else has a second-hand opinion." Unknown ![]() |
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Location: Fruitland Park, FL
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Re: New to the board
Welcome aboard from Central Florida, you've come to the right place.
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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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Re: New to the board
![]() You did the right thing in my opinion in waiting a bit. I thought I was sure of what I wanted for my truck, but I had to hang out on the board for a while when I was out of $ and before I could get going. I got so many good ideas to implement it ended up being a very different truck. Looking forward to seeing what you do to yours.
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1971 C/10 SWB, 15x8 Rallys, 4.5" X 7" static drop, C-notched, 350/350, 3.73 Posi. .........A 383 and Gear Vendors are on my bucket list. 1972 GMC 4X4 K1500 Survivor - Sold No matter what problems life throws at you, your time on Earth can be incredibly fulfilling and rewarding.....if you just lower your expectations. -Phil Dunphy |
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: hampstead nc
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Re: New to the board
Thanks for the warm welcome guys. Yeah waiting has changed my mind from a stock original truck to a shop type hot rod truck. I would like it to be original inside and then a bit rough, unrestored, hot rod on the outside. That way I won't cry every time my wife just throws something in the back when we clean the yard or go to Lowes. In the past I built my engines but I have been out of the game for awhile and it now seems much more economical to buy a crate engine online. I think I may feel a bit like a cheat every time I start it, but there seem to be great deals on 300hp online.
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Re: New to the board
Hi and welcome to the forums. Great looking project.
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Fords, NJ
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Re: New to the board
Howdy from Myrtle Beach!!!
I'm new here as well. Nice to meet you. Your truck looks like it has tons of potential, love that color! All the best on your labor of love. ![]() See you around!
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Location: Hyattsville, Maryland
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Re: New to the board
Welcome from Maryland! Looks like a very solid truck. Good luck on your build
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Farmville, Va
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Welcome to the Forum and the pic
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Location: Northern Calif.
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Good looking truck. I do agree with your sig, if I need to relax, always fun to wrench on the old trucks.
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Re: New to the board
Welcome.
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Clarkston, WA
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Re: New to the board
Welcome, I`m new here also for the last week or so.
good lookin truck my first one when I was 16yrs old was a 68 and was that originaly w/white Wildcard |
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Re: New to the board
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Mobile, Al.
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Re: New to the board
Welcome to the forums. Good luck with the project.
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: hampstead nc
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Re: New to the board
Thanks all for the positive comments on the old gold truck. Can't really call her old as she is younger than me LOL. Really looking forward to doing this project and I think it will be easier with all of the knowledge and support from this board.
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