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05-10-2007, 01:42 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Moore, Oklahoma
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Greetings everyone - 1st post
 I am the  somewhat proud owner of 3 turd Chevy P-U's. 2 longbeds with nice bodies ('75 Chevy driver and '69 GMC project) and a total roach of a '71 stepside that runs great. My judgement call story and question is as follows : I bought the roached out '71 as a parts truck strictly to have the factory SWB frame, 5 lug axles, discs, and coil rearend for my '69 GMC project. I was leery of cutting the '69's frame to attain the shortbed length, plus -- disc brakes are nice. (understatement) This SWB '71 step has turned out to be a blast to drive -- it is a 250 6 with a 4-speed "fence stretcher" granny gear tranny. It has either rust or dents on every single body panel along with heavily rusted rockers and flr panels, but the finish is green patina and currently cool in some circles. I am in a dilemma now over whether to dismantle this fun truck for the frame and suspension (which still needs paint, powdercoat and re-building)- which was the original plan, --- or to shorten my '69's lwb frame and drag my credit card heavily through the CPP catalog and keep both of these trucks active --- On one hand - my straight '69 would be a blast with shiny paint, nice wheels, decent interior, etc., but on the other -- the reaction my '71 gets is priceless--- although i don't hang out with the tattoo and ducktail "rat rod" set. Ultimately, just having one nice swb is all i need, so i don't know what to do with my ugly, but sweet running turd truck |
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05-10-2007, 02:09 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Moore, Oklahoma
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Re: Greetings everyone - 1st post
Since i figured out how to post pics - here is the piece o' crap 71 thats a blast to drive
 
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05-10-2007, 02:36 AM
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Re: Greetings everyone - 1st post
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! I like stepsides, so I say drive them both.
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"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" |
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05-10-2007, 02:38 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Clovis Ca.
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Re: Greetings everyone - 1st post
Welcome to the board from central California!
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05-10-2007, 03:00 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
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Re: Greetings everyone - 1st post
Welcome to the board from New zealand
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05-10-2007, 06:12 AM
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Account Suspended
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: ** THE FALL GUY **CHICAGO IL
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Re: Greetings everyone - 1st post
  welcome to the board from chicago
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05-10-2007, 09:58 AM
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Gone Fishing
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135
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Re: Greetings everyone - 1st post
Welcome to the board from Texas
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68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop  Frame of resto has been started2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616 |
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05-10-2007, 09:58 AM
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Its always something!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: FT Worth,TX
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Re: Greetings everyone - 1st post
Welcome from FT Worth TX.
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05-10-2007, 10:23 AM
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Born a Chevy Man
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Navarre, Florida
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Re: Greetings everyone - 1st post
Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky. Looks like a nice piece of crap to me. Really looks like a decent truck.
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05-10-2007, 01:44 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Bel Air, Maryland
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Re: Greetings everyone - 1st post
 Looks better than what we started with..... Welcome to the Board from Maryland!
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05-10-2007, 03:40 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Coweta, Oklahoma
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Re: Greetings everyone - 1st post
Welcome to the board!
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05-10-2007, 04:28 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: East, Tennessee
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Re: Greetings everyone - 1st post
from East Tn.
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05-10-2007, 10:26 PM
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RIP Mr Ron
 
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Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221
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Re: Greetings everyone - 1st post
Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.
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05-10-2007, 11:08 PM
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On the fast track to nowhere..
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Splendora, Texas
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Re: Greetings everyone - 1st post
from South Texas.
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05-11-2007, 03:25 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Bakersfield,CA
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Re: Greetings everyone - 1st post
WELCOME to the board
i say leave the 71 as is and fix up the 69 and leave it a LWB
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05-20-2007, 08:09 AM
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The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
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Re: Greetings everyone - 1st post
From West TN
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