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hobie411 · 11-09-2007, 07:42 PM

I've been skulking around on here for a long while... dreaming, pondering, planning, admiring, etc...

Always wanted a 67-72. A 71 swb, in particular. (my wife is a 71 model, so 71's have a little significance) A few weeks ago, I found it - it just happened to be sitting 2 miles from my house. It was like it had sunbeams directing me to it, with faint "halleluia" background music. LOL. Seriously, I wouldn't have bought it if it weren't a 71. Just couldn't pass it up.

So, now I've cleared out some valuable garage space and I'm ready to tear in to it. Like 99.86% of you, money will be tight for a while, so it will likely be a looooong term build. But at least now I have something to tinker with.

I welcome all of you to my life.

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droppedgmc · 11-09-2007, 07:58 PM

welcome from WA

**1971K54X4** · 11-09-2007, 08:45 PM

to the board from Iowa.

jsbgump · 11-09-2007, 08:55 PM

Welcome to the board from Texas

krue · 11-09-2007, 08:59 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

C10-Driver · 11-09-2007, 09:49 PM

Welcome from Canada. Looks like a nice solid truck you got there.

shaneschevys · 11-10-2007, 12:43 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

72BlckButy · 11-10-2007, 08:15 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

johnboyrox · 11-10-2007, 02:34 PM

There are few times in life when everything just seems to fall in place, but often when they do, there's an old Chevy truck there. Welcome to the board.

toomanytoyz · 11-10-2007, 02:49 PM

From Indiana, Look's to Be a Nice Truck to Start out With, Good Luck & Welcome aboard...........

Rick

L0WRIDE · 11-10-2007, 04:26 PM

to the boards

Jerry Jones · 11-10-2007, 09:40 PM

Is the drivers side Camera shy? J/K

Welcome From Northern California

toomanytoyz · 11-10-2007, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerry Jones

Is the drivers side Camera shy? J/K

Welcome From Northern California

Now That thar is Funny.........

brianthelion02 · 11-11-2007, 12:37 AM

Welcome from AZ!!!!!!!!!

BACKYARD88 · 11-11-2007, 10:20 AM

from South Texas. Looks like a solid start!

Old Chevy Mech · 11-11-2007, 03:32 PM

From CT!

Frank

hobie411 · 11-13-2007, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Hey! Another show-me! I work for the highway dept, so I get up to Jeff City from time to time.

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Is the drivers side Camera shy? J/K

LOL that IS funny! Actually, the driver side pics were in the shadows. There's nothing different about it..

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I finally got a little time to start tearing into it, so the adventure is ON!

Cyclone44 · 11-13-2007, 10:21 PM

from Knoxville Tn.

BigDaddyDave · 11-14-2007, 10:02 AM

Welcome to the board from NC,You have a nice truck to start a project with.

Bishops Trucks · 11-14-2007, 11:10 AM

to the site. Looks like a nice project you bought. Glad to have you aboard. Gotta love those '71s. Did somebody swap the grills on ya?

hobie411 · 11-14-2007, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

to the site. Looks like a nice project you bought. Glad to have you aboard. Gotta love those '71s. Did somebody swap the grills on ya?

Yeah, it seems it's had some minor repairs at least once and they put a '69 grill on it. But I remedied that today...

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It needs the usual floor pans and rockers, and 1 fender and 1 bedside (so far). Other than that, it's in pretty good shape.

hobie411 · 11-14-2007, 07:37 PM

oh, and THANKS for the warm welcome. much appreciated! And I admire each and every one of you classic chevy owners.

I've had several later model customs, but never rebuilt a classic. I'm REALLY excited about it.

**Ron 586** · 11-15-2007, 01:01 AM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

earl87gta · 11-16-2007, 04:43 AM

to the board from East Tn.

11-09-2007, 07:42 PM	#1
hobie411 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Joplin, Missouri Posts: 10	New project in MO I've been skulking around on here for a long while... dreaming, pondering, planning, admiring, etc... Always wanted a 67-72. A 71 swb, in particular. (my wife is a 71 model, so 71's have a little significance) A few weeks ago, I found it - it just happened to be sitting 2 miles from my house. It was like it had sunbeams directing me to it, with faint "halleluia" background music. LOL. Seriously, I wouldn't have bought it if it weren't a 71. Just couldn't pass it up. So, now I've cleared out some valuable garage space and I'm ready to tear in to it. Like 99.86% of you, money will be tight for a while, so it will likely be a looooong term build. But at least now I have something to tinker with. I welcome all of you to my life. Last edited by hobie411; 11-09-2007 at 07:43 PM.

11-09-2007, 07:58 PM	#2
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: new project welcome from WA __________________ '85 swb

11-09-2007, 08:45 PM	#3
1971K54X4 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester, Iowa Posts: 1,493	Re: new project to the board from Iowa. __________________ Korey 1955 Bel Air 2 door hardtop 1971 Blazer 4x4 1973 Z-28 Prostreet

11-09-2007, 08:55 PM	#4
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: new project 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

11-09-2007, 08:59 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: new project 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"

11-09-2007, 09:49 PM	#6
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: new project Welcome from Canada. Looks like a nice solid truck you got there. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

11-10-2007, 12:43 AM	#7
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: new project 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**

11-10-2007, 08:15 AM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: new project to the board from Mid-MO!!! __________________ -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)

11-10-2007, 02:34 PM	#9
johnboyrox Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ottawa, KS Posts: 47	Re: new project There are few times in life when everything just seems to fall in place, but often when they do, there's an old Chevy truck there. Welcome to the board.

11-10-2007, 02:49 PM	#10
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: new project From Indiana, Look's to Be a Nice Truck to Start out With, Good Luck & Welcome aboard........... Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

11-10-2007, 04:26 PM	#11
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: new project to the boards __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

11-10-2007, 09:40 PM	#12
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: new project Is the drivers side Camera shy? J/K Welcome From Northern California __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

11-11-2007, 12:37 AM	#14
brianthelion02 Overdrive club Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: apache junction, arizona Posts: 819	Re: new project Welcome from AZ!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1971 c-10 1951 3100 chevy 1970 chevy c-30 Sold!

11-11-2007, 10:20 AM	#15
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: new project from South Texas. Looks like a solid start! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

11-11-2007, 03:32 PM	#16
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: new project From CT! Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"



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11-13-2007, 10:21 PM	#18
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: new project from Knoxville Tn.

11-14-2007, 10:02 AM	#19
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: new project Welcome to the board from NC,You have a nice truck to start a project with.

11-14-2007, 11:10 AM	#20
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: new project to the site. Looks like a nice project you bought. Glad to have you aboard. Gotta love those '71s. Did somebody swap the grills on ya? __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER" Last edited by Bishops Trucks; 11-14-2007 at 11:11 AM.

11-14-2007, 07:37 PM	#22
hobie411 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Joplin, Missouri Posts: 10	Re: new project oh, and THANKS for the warm welcome. much appreciated! And I admire each and every one of you classic chevy owners. I've had several later model customs, but never rebuilt a classic. I'm REALLY excited about it.

11-15-2007, 01:01 AM	#23
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: new project Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

11-16-2007, 04:43 AM	#24
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: new project to the board from East Tn. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

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