When it rains in the Carolinas... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CSGAS · 03-28-2009, 04:03 PM

Yup, another new subscriber in North Carolina.

I bought mine two weeks ago, not the first Chevy i've had but i am normally one of those "underdog" types that have stuck with either the 3rd member of the Big 3, or defunct brands like Oldsmobile and STUDEBAKERS!!!

I was a graphic artist, wih my own studio, for many years and working on street rods as a hobby or helping out local racers...never was happy because I had wanted to design cars not artwork for the tv studios. I decided I'd be happier for the second half of my life out here trying to get into racing as a second career, and I've been trying for a while.

this one si going to be my "Shop truck" and have some duties as a mule, learning a few things about the trailing arm rear suspension--and keeping the investment low!!!

As Ipost this I have my carb torn down with points and regualr tune-up stuff in front of me just waiting for the rain to subside so i can put it all under the hood. Next task on a dry day will be to track down why the brake and head lights don't work, but the park lights do--the person I bought it from had the column apart and while it has a turn signal switch I don't think this was originally a signal-equipped truck, which I will check against the wiring diagrams I already found thanks to the helpful people on this board!

I usually wait a few months, "lurking" before my first post on a board, but everyone here looks like the kind of people I've come to know through street rodding...I think I can find a place here.

TimE · 03-28-2009, 05:02 PM

from south Alabama! Keep us posted on your progress.

Cyclone44 · 03-28-2009, 05:47 PM

from Knoxville Tn....

shaneschevys · 03-28-2009, 05:54 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

BigDaddyDave · 03-28-2009, 06:34 PM

Welcome neighbor!

krue · 03-28-2009, 07:13 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

westbrookw · 03-28-2009, 07:42 PM

Welcome from So. Pines, Nc

72BlckButy · 03-28-2009, 08:44 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

flamingbig10 · 03-29-2009, 12:19 AM

Welcome from north Texas

jsbgump · 03-29-2009, 12:42 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

DREAMS OF A 67 · 03-29-2009, 07:50 AM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

sswitzke · 03-29-2009, 01:36 PM

from southwest Mo.

***Liz*** · 03-29-2009, 04:26 PM

welcome to the site csgas

chack out the NC / SC forums when you get a chance. Theres always something going on around here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=117

CSGAS · 03-31-2009, 03:53 PM

I've been looking for the sort of gatherings that are listed there, for a long time!

I found "Punchy's" by mistake one night, since it's not a formal scheduled cruise event but basically where cruisers go for a burger before cruising...learned about Oakboro the month before I bought the truck IN Oakboro, told the PO I'd likely make it to that April event...and the Brewster's ice Cream shops all seem to split a night during the week to host something but the turnout is small. If I ever hear about another turnout at Birkdale Village ahead of time I'll add it to the list!

Thanks! To everyone!

03-28-2009, 04:03 PM	#1
CSGAS optomistic ah-so Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 544	When it rains in the Carolinas... Yup, another new subscriber in North Carolina. I bought mine two weeks ago, not the first Chevy i've had but i am normally one of those "underdog" types that have stuck with either the 3rd member of the Big 3, or defunct brands like Oldsmobile and STUDEBAKERS!!! I was a graphic artist, wih my own studio, for many years and working on street rods as a hobby or helping out local racers...never was happy because I had wanted to design cars not artwork for the tv studios. I decided I'd be happier for the second half of my life out here trying to get into racing as a second career, and I've been trying for a while. this one si going to be my "Shop truck" and have some duties as a mule, learning a few things about the trailing arm rear suspension--and keeping the investment low!!! As Ipost this I have my carb torn down with points and regualr tune-up stuff in front of me just waiting for the rain to subside so i can put it all under the hood. Next task on a dry day will be to track down why the brake and head lights don't work, but the park lights do--the person I bought it from had the column apart and while it has a turn signal switch I don't think this was originally a signal-equipped truck, which I will check against the wiring diagrams I already found thanks to the helpful people on this board! I usually wait a few months, "lurking" before my first post on a board, but everyone here looks like the kind of people I've come to know through street rodding...I think I can find a place here. __________________ Rubbing is Racin' Ribbing is Bench Racin' 1970 C-10 lwb Fleetside. Originally 350 2-bbl 3-on-the-tree, m/b, m/w, m/s no a/c. Currently running on a '76 Camaro 305.

03-28-2009, 05:02 PM	#2
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: When it rains in the Carolinas... from south Alabama! Keep us posted on your progress. __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

03-28-2009, 05:47 PM	#3
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: When it rains in the Carolinas... from Knoxville Tn....

03-28-2009, 05:54 PM	#4
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: When it rains in the Carolinas... Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

03-28-2009, 06:34 PM	#5
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: When it rains in the Carolinas... Welcome neighbor! __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!

03-28-2009, 07:13 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: When it rains in the Carolinas... Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-28-2009, 07:42 PM	#7
westbrookw LET'S GO...MOUNTAINEERS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Williamstown, WV Posts: 339	Re: When it rains in the Carolinas... Welcome from So. Pines, Nc __________________ 72 SWB/Step

03-28-2009, 08:44 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: When it rains in the Carolinas... to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-29-2009, 12:19 AM	#9
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: When it rains in the Carolinas... Welcome from north Texas __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

03-29-2009, 12:42 AM	#10
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: When it rains in the Carolinas... Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

03-29-2009, 07:50 AM	#11
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: When it rains in the Carolinas... FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!! __________________ Joe

03-29-2009, 01:36 PM	#12
sswitzke Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Buffalo, MO Posts: 589	Re: When it rains in the Carolinas... from southwest Mo. __________________ 1967 Chevy long bed 1966 Chevy short stepside

03-29-2009, 04:26 PM	#13
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,824	Re: When it rains in the Carolinas... welcome to the site csgas chack out the NC / SC forums when you get a chance. Theres always something going on around here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=117

03-31-2009, 03:53 PM	#14
CSGAS optomistic ah-so Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 544	Re: When it rains in the Carolinas... I've been looking for the sort of gatherings that are listed there, for a long time! I found "Punchy's" by mistake one night, since it's not a formal scheduled cruise event but basically where cruisers go for a burger before cruising...learned about Oakboro the month before I bought the truck IN Oakboro, told the PO I'd likely make it to that April event...and the Brewster's ice Cream shops all seem to split a night during the week to host something but the turnout is small. If I ever hear about another turnout at Birkdale Village ahead of time I'll add it to the list! Thanks! To everyone! __________________ Rubbing is Racin' Ribbing is Bench Racin' 1970 C-10 lwb Fleetside. Originally 350 2-bbl 3-on-the-tree, m/b, m/w, m/s no a/c. Currently running on a '76 Camaro 305.

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