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JohnC · 02-25-2009, 08:54 PM

Hello everyone. My name is John, and I am from Noble, OK. I just joined the board a few days ago, and am finding lots of info, and of course AWESOME pics. I am currently on the search for a 73-87 SWB. I used to have a 84 Chevy SWB when I was in high school, and sold it due to family obligations. Well fast forward a few years later, ok several years later!

I currently have a 92 RS Camaro Heritage Edition. So it's up for sale, and the proceeds are going straight to a truck!

So now that I have talked long enough I just wanted to introduce myself, and look forward to having a truck in the near future to share with you guys.

**lolife99** · 02-25-2009, 09:03 PM

Welcome to the board. This place has a bunch of great people and tons of info. Look a the trucks for sale section, for your swb. Thanks for joining.

6772fan · 02-25-2009, 09:57 PM

Welcome from East Texas. Lots of great truck information here and I'm with you. I love those SWB's.

slugish · 02-25-2009, 09:58 PM

Welcome from Va. you will find this board invaluable with your 73- 87 project . I travel all over Va. & some of W Va. & I see our trucks for sale all the time _ Imean you wont see some of them on Craigs List Or E BAY-
LET ME KNOW IF I CAN HELP .I know we are a long ways apart , but OH WELL .

Conundrum · 02-25-2009, 10:02 PM

Welcome from southeast Kansas, good luck with your search and build.

73chevyman · 02-25-2009, 10:35 PM

hey man maryland here hope you enjoy and hope you got some trick up your sleeve you can share good luck with your find

Restrorob · 02-25-2009, 10:52 PM

Welcome aboard John from the Sunshine state, Yeah....You got bit with the truck fever years back. Good Luck with your search !!!

Oh, Don't forget (and we won't let you) to post pics of your truck....

f.monroe · 02-25-2009, 11:06 PM

Welcome John from Tx. The square body bug is is a bad bug . I was bit by it in the late 80's when my dad picked up a 77 shorty . Later it was mine . I think I have had at least one Square since that time . I hope you find a nice one . Remember to pay a little more for a nice truck/project to begin with , It will pay off in money and time saved .
Good luck !
Frank

staggerd86c-10 · 02-25-2009, 11:40 PM

welcome from miami, this place kicks a$$ you get great info, awesome ideas, and some really cool people sharing all of their great looking trucks. I agree the squarebody bug packs a mean punch i love my truck you will be knee deep in projects once you get it, good luck and welcome again.

bigblazerboy · 02-25-2009, 11:43 PM

welcome dude. you found the best chevy truck site

hey slugish, ever seen any first gen k5s for sale?

**78 Big10 454** · 02-25-2009, 11:49 PM

Hey John, welcome from sunny Southern california. Good luck with your search for a square body. Great people on this Board with a ton of knowledge to share.

andrewmp6 · 02-26-2009, 03:29 AM

Welcome this is a great forum a lot of info and help full members.I'm kinda in the same boat don't have a truck yet but i have been looking.I am kinda shocked how big the after market is for these trucks.

**N2TRUX** · 02-26-2009, 08:52 AM

Welcome to the forum John. Check the classified section here for some really nice trucks.

bigblock73 · 02-26-2009, 09:43 AM

Welcome John, get the truck soon...they are only getting more expensive.

Are you looking for a fleetside or stepside? I assume you are after a C10 as well?

Prerunner1982 · 02-26-2009, 10:00 AM

Welcome to our addiction from Edmond..

Check out this link for the OKC meet info.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324160

menace121978 · 02-26-2009, 10:52 AM

welcome from california!! this is the place to be. good luck man.

jared78 · 02-26-2009, 11:39 AM

welcome john! hope you find as much good info on here as I have. The trucks are great and the people even better. If I can help you in anyway when you find a truck, don't be afraid to give me a shout.

silvereagle07 · 02-26-2009, 01:45 PM

Welcome aboard!

JohnC · 02-26-2009, 06:18 PM

Wow I am so psyched from all the great welcomes from you guys. I am a member on a couple other forums, and no out pour of welcome like I have seen here. Thanks!

Yeah until I sell my 92 Camaro I can't get a truck, however that hasn't stopped me from looking. I've found a few good ones, and a lot of rough ones.
fmonroe: That is something I learned from my Camaro venture. Spend more on a good one, and save money over the long run.
PreRunner: I have looked at the thread for the OKC guys a couple of times, but haven't posted in there yet. Was considering maybe making it out to Thunderbird for the meet. I'm just a few miles from there.
Again thanks guys for all the welcomes and help for the trucks. I have looked at the for sale ads on here, but don't want to start getting hopes up until I have the funds. Then LOOK OUT!!!!!

Restrorob · 02-26-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

I have looked at the for sale ads on here, but don't want to start getting hopes up until I have the funds. Then LOOK OUT!!!!!

Know what ya mean there John, There's nothing worse than running across the perfect truck without funds in hand.

Good luck with the speedy sale of your Camaro !!!

JohnC · 02-26-2009, 06:37 PM

Thanks! I sold my Iroc pretty quick, so now it's making the sale of this other one drag on! It's like COME ON ALREADY!!!!

As you may have noticed I'm not a member of the "good things come to those who wait" philosophy!

flamingbig10 · 02-26-2009, 09:44 PM

welcome, and once you get a truck this site will help you on everything

andrewmp6 · 02-27-2009, 12:39 AM

Keep a eye on your local craigslist you can catch short bed c10 for about 2 grand for a nice one to start with.And your right its better to spend more now then fix a lot of rust and other problems.

JohnC · 02-27-2009, 01:49 PM

Yeah I'm on craigslist religiously! My wife is real excited about that! I told her I could be looking at other things online. Truck porn suits me fine!

She just shakes her head and laughs! I've found a couple of nice ones, but haven't went and looked at them yet.

JohnC · 02-27-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Welcome John, get the truck soon...they are only getting more expensive.

Are you looking for a fleetside or stepside? I assume you are after a C10 as well?

I know they are a little more expensive. Not as bad as some of the Camaro's I was into, or the 67-72 trucks.

I'm looking for a C10 fleetside.

02-25-2009, 08:54 PM	#1
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Hello Everyone, Newbie Here Hello everyone. My name is John, and I am from Noble, OK. I just joined the board a few days ago, and am finding lots of info, and of course AWESOME pics. I am currently on the search for a 73-87 SWB. I used to have a 84 Chevy SWB when I was in high school, and sold it due to family obligations. Well fast forward a few years later, ok several years later! I currently have a 92 RS Camaro Heritage Edition. So it's up for sale, and the proceeds are going straight to a truck! So now that I have talked long enough I just wanted to introduce myself, and look forward to having a truck in the near future to share with you guys.

02-25-2009, 09:03 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Hello Everyone, Newbie Here Welcome to the board. This place has a bunch of great people and tons of info. Look a the trucks for sale section, for your swb. Thanks for joining. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-25-2009, 09:57 PM	#3
6772fan Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 380	Re: Hello Everyone, Newbie Here Welcome from East Texas. Lots of great truck information here and I'm with you. I love those SWB's. __________________ Lane 1979 Chevy SWB- (Second owner- Father in Law was first) 1979 Chevy Silverado SWB-Red/Red

02-25-2009, 09:58 PM	#4
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: Hello Everyone, Newbie Here Welcome from Va. you will find this board invaluable with your 73- 87 project . I travel all over Va. & some of W Va. & I see our trucks for sale all the time _ Imean you wont see some of them on Craigs List Or E BAY- LET ME KNOW IF I CAN HELP .I know we are a long ways apart , but OH WELL .

02-25-2009, 10:02 PM	#5
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: Hello Everyone, Newbie Here Welcome from southeast Kansas, good luck with your search and build. __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now

02-25-2009, 10:35 PM	#6
73chevyman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lusby, MD Posts: 563	Re: Hello Everyone, Newbie Here hey man maryland here hope you enjoy and hope you got some trick up your sleeve you can share good luck with your find __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/group.php?groupid=37 73 C10 Fleetside If it ain't a Chevy it's foreign http://hotridesmag.com/

02-25-2009, 10:52 PM	#7
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Hello Everyone, Newbie Here Welcome aboard John from the Sunshine state, Yeah....You got bit with the truck fever years back. Good Luck with your search !!! Oh, Don't forget (and we won't let you) to post pics of your truck.... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!* Last edited by Restrorob; 02-25-2009 at 10:53 PM.

02-25-2009, 11:06 PM	#8
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Hello Everyone, Newbie Here Welcome John from Tx. The square body bug is is a bad bug . I was bit by it in the late 80's when my dad picked up a 77 shorty . Later it was mine . I think I have had at least one Square since that time . I hope you find a nice one . Remember to pay a little more for a nice truck/project to begin with , It will pay off in money and time saved . Good luck ! Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

02-25-2009, 11:40 PM	#9
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: Hello Everyone, Newbie Here welcome from miami, this place kicks a$$ you get great info, awesome ideas, and some really cool people sharing all of their great looking trucks. I agree the squarebody bug packs a mean punch i love my truck you will be knee deep in projects once you get it, good luck and welcome again.

02-25-2009, 11:43 PM	#10
bigblazerboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: richmond, va Posts: 304	Re: Hello Everyone, Newbie Here welcome dude. you found the best chevy truck site hey slugish, ever seen any first gen k5s for sale?

02-25-2009, 11:49 PM	#11
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: Hello Everyone, Newbie Here Hey John, welcome from sunny Southern california. Good luck with your search for a square body. Great people on this Board with a ton of knowledge to share.

02-26-2009, 03:29 AM	#12
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Hello Everyone, Newbie Here Welcome this is a great forum a lot of info and help full members.I'm kinda in the same boat don't have a truck yet but i have been looking.I am kinda shocked how big the after market is for these trucks.

02-26-2009, 08:52 AM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Hello Everyone, Newbie Here Welcome to the forum John. Check the classified section here for some really nice trucks. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-26-2009, 09:43 AM	#14
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Hello Everyone, Newbie Here Welcome John, get the truck soon...they are only getting more expensive. Are you looking for a fleetside or stepside? I assume you are after a C10 as well? __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 02-26-2009 at 09:43 AM.

02-26-2009, 10:00 AM	#15
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Hello Everyone, Newbie Here Welcome to our addiction from Edmond.. Check out this link for the OKC meet info. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324160 __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call



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02-26-2009, 10:52 AM	#16
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Hello Everyone, Newbie Here welcome from california!! this is the place to be. good luck man. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

02-26-2009, 11:39 AM	#17
jared78 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: longview washington Posts: 87	Re: Hello Everyone, Newbie Here welcome john! hope you find as much good info on here as I have. The trucks are great and the people even better. If I can help you in anyway when you find a truck, don't be afraid to give me a shout.

02-26-2009, 01:45 PM	#18
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Hello Everyone, Newbie Here Welcome aboard! __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

02-26-2009, 06:18 PM	#19
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Hello Everyone, Newbie Here Wow I am so psyched from all the great welcomes from you guys. I am a member on a couple other forums, and no out pour of welcome like I have seen here. Thanks! Yeah until I sell my 92 Camaro I can't get a truck, however that hasn't stopped me from looking. I've found a few good ones, and a lot of rough ones. fmonroe: That is something I learned from my Camaro venture. Spend more on a good one, and save money over the long run. PreRunner: I have looked at the thread for the OKC guys a couple of times, but haven't posted in there yet. Was considering maybe making it out to Thunderbird for the meet. I'm just a few miles from there. Again thanks guys for all the welcomes and help for the trucks. I have looked at the for sale ads on here, but don't want to start getting hopes up until I have the funds. Then LOOK OUT!!!!!

02-26-2009, 06:37 PM	#21
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Hello Everyone, Newbie Here Thanks! I sold my Iroc pretty quick, so now it's making the sale of this other one drag on! It's like COME ON ALREADY!!!! As you may have noticed I'm not a member of the "good things come to those who wait" philosophy!

02-26-2009, 09:44 PM	#22
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Hello Everyone, Newbie Here welcome, and once you get a truck this site will help you on everything __________________ 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

02-27-2009, 12:39 AM	#23
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Hello Everyone, Newbie Here Keep a eye on your local craigslist you can catch short bed c10 for about 2 grand for a nice one to start with.And your right its better to spend more now then fix a lot of rust and other problems.

02-27-2009, 01:49 PM	#24
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Hello Everyone, Newbie Here Yeah I'm on craigslist religiously! My wife is real excited about that! I told her I could be looking at other things online. Truck porn suits me fine! She just shakes her head and laughs! I've found a couple of nice ones, but haven't went and looked at them yet.

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