Introduction from central Washington state. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**mr48chev** · 07-23-2007, 01:09 AM

As I always figure it isn't pc to post on a forum unless one has introduced him/herself here goes.

I am a longtime car and truck nut who lives in the Yakima Valley of Washington state.
My background is that of being a 60 year old/young person who went through automotive mechanics trade school way back when, Then worked as a mechanic in GM dealerships, tire stores and independent shops for about 10 or so years.
I taught vocational auto mechanics at the high school level for 13 years in the same high school that I had graduated from years before. I also have experience behind the parts counter at auto parts stores (where they actually had paper parts books on the counter).

My trucks are a 48 Chev half ton that is chopped 4 inches, has suicide doors (done in 1981) and 120 louvers in the hood. It is being prepped for a complete from the bare frame redo. Right now it qualifies as one of the original "rat" pickups due to many hard miles.

The other truck is a 1971 GMC 3/4 ton that is somewhat of a family heirloom because it was my uncles pride and joy for many years. It too is getting a slow rebuild but is being driven as work progresses. power is a 350/350 with too low rear gears. Once I get the 50 something holes my uncle drilled in the body to mount various items and camper shells welded up plans are to slick it out and have a nice, presentable daily driver.
On personal info, I have been married to the same lady for 38 years and have two adult kids, no grand kids two dogs, two cats and 4 crazy roosters who think they are guard birds.

c-mack · 07-23-2007, 01:23 AM

hi, welcome to the boards from east texas.

shaneschevys · 07-23-2007, 01:23 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

krue · 07-23-2007, 02:13 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

Stepside65 · 07-23-2007, 07:12 AM

Welcome from blazing Holloman AFB, New Mexico

jsbgump · 07-23-2007, 09:48 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

droppedgmc · 07-23-2007, 10:33 AM

welcome from mount vernon, wa

BACKYARD88 · 07-23-2007, 02:27 PM

from South Texas.

jkaylor68gmc · 07-23-2007, 02:47 PM

Welcome from Dayton, Tennessee!!!

L0WRIDE · 07-23-2007, 11:44 PM

to the board from New zealand

86swb · 07-24-2007, 08:43 PM

Welcome from Western Kentucky.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-25-2007, 04:39 PM

From West TN

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-27-2007, 01:43 AM

WELCOME to the board

smirch9 · 07-28-2007, 09:34 AM

Welcome from OK!

**Ron 586** · 08-05-2007, 11:36 PM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

**Canadian694x4** · 08-12-2007, 02:46 PM

Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!

gulfcoast66 · 08-13-2007, 12:07 PM

Welcome 2 the board from South Texas

method2mymadnes · 08-13-2007, 11:23 PM

72armyswbtruck · 08-18-2007, 07:08 AM

Welcome to the best site on the web.

**1971K54X4** · 09-07-2007, 11:32 AM

from Iowa

72BlckButy · 09-07-2007, 01:50 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

CAL 58 GMC · 09-08-2007, 03:25 AM

Welcome from Central Califronia

07-23-2007, 01:09 AM	#1
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Introduction from central Washington state. As I always figure it isn't pc to post on a forum unless one has introduced him/herself here goes. I am a longtime car and truck nut who lives in the Yakima Valley of Washington state. My background is that of being a 60 year old/young person who went through automotive mechanics trade school way back when, Then worked as a mechanic in GM dealerships, tire stores and independent shops for about 10 or so years. I taught vocational auto mechanics at the high school level for 13 years in the same high school that I had graduated from years before. I also have experience behind the parts counter at auto parts stores (where they actually had paper parts books on the counter). My trucks are a 48 Chev half ton that is chopped 4 inches, has suicide doors (done in 1981) and 120 louvers in the hood. It is being prepped for a complete from the bare frame redo. Right now it qualifies as one of the original "rat" pickups due to many hard miles. The other truck is a 1971 GMC 3/4 ton that is somewhat of a family heirloom because it was my uncles pride and joy for many years. It too is getting a slow rebuild but is being driven as work progresses. power is a 350/350 with too low rear gears. Once I get the 50 something holes my uncle drilled in the body to mount various items and camper shells welded up plans are to slick it out and have a nice, presentable daily driver. On personal info, I have been married to the same lady for 38 years and have two adult kids, no grand kids two dogs, two cats and 4 crazy roosters who think they are guard birds.

07-23-2007, 01:23 AM	#2
c-mack Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Crockett, Texas Posts: 581	Re: Introduction from central Washington state. hi, welcome to the boards from east texas. __________________ 1967 chevy truck 350 V8 1973 VW Transporter/Hippy Bus 1964 VW Baja Bug "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace"- Jimi Hendrix

07-23-2007, 01:23 AM	#3
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07-23-2007, 02:13 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Introduction from central Washington state. 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"

07-23-2007, 07:12 AM	#5
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07-23-2007, 09:48 AM	#6
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07-23-2007, 10:33 AM	#7
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07-23-2007, 02:27 PM	#8
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07-23-2007, 02:47 PM	#9
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07-23-2007, 11:44 PM	#10
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07-24-2007, 08:43 PM	#11
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07-25-2007, 04:39 PM	#12
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07-27-2007, 01:43 AM	#13
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07-28-2007, 09:34 AM	#14
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08-05-2007, 11:36 PM	#15
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08-12-2007, 02:46 PM	#16
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09-07-2007, 11:32 AM	#20
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