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11-14-2007, 01:54 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: N.E. Florida
Posts: 500
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NG intro
I ran across this place a couple of months ago when I started looking for a new project.I haven't owned a GM product for 19 yrs.Last one was a new 1983 C10 with a 305,4brl,auto.paid 6800.00.Kept it till 1988 only had 18k on it when I sold it.It was used for towing our stock car on Saturdays only.Now for 2007 I wanted a stepside didn't care what year.I found this truck the otherday.The ad said 1986 Chevy,needs some repair.So I e-mailed the seller for pictures.Well it looked really good.So looked at it this past Sat and bought it.Its a 1 owner 5.7l,700 trans,A/C and 1 small spot of rust in the right cab corner.It has had a new fuel tank,A/C compressor,and tires this past summer.Looks like a couple of years ago a repaint.The repair needed is heater core and the valve cover gaskets leaking (very slightly) and the old dual exhaust has a baffle or something rattling in the muffler.So I have a good solid truck to work with.My plans are to get it running as efficienly as possible.Super clean and detailed.I want to lower it but still be able to haul and tow a trailor once and a while.My main hobby is V-twins.Looking forward to imput from here.I retired about 2 years ago.27 years turning a wrench as a Chrysler Dealer Tech.Sorry about the long first post.Here are pictures of the truck before bringing it home.Ken
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11-14-2007, 02:27 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Branchville SC
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Re: NG intro
nice looking truck.. welcome
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11-14-2007, 05:07 PM
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Wishin' I had more money!
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Eugene, OR
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Re: NG intro
Looks like you got a great start there! Welcome to the forum
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11-14-2007, 07:23 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: recent transplant to NC USA
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Re: NG intro
thats a sharp looking truck its obvious the PO took excellent care of it.. i had an 86 a few years back and enjoyed it alot..welcome to the board ..from freezing cold NY
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11-14-2007, 07:44 PM
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Happy to be here
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
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Welcome to the forum 1970pelle. We are alwys glad to have new folks on here. It looks like you have a really solid truck to work with. If you have any questions, just ask...
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11-14-2007, 08:09 PM
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Spear and magic helmet!
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Location: Nashville, TN
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Nice truck!
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11-15-2007, 01:57 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: N.E. Florida
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Its just been since the old owner bought a new truck has this one sat out side.The dash pad isn't cracked.Really amazing for a Florida truck.I did find a bunch of project trucks sitting around while I was looking around my area.One is a 82 stepside completely torn down to bare frame and sheet metal sandblasted.No drivetrain.Guy wanted 500.00 for it.There is another 82-87 stepside setting behind a guys house faded paint and sunbaked.I have tried to make contact on that one but still no luck.Now I just want the bed.Also found a 67-69 short stepside just down the street.Been setting there a while.I never noticed it.They don't want to talk about it neither.I left my number.Now I just need to dump a 84 F150 I have been driving here lately.Its a good home depot truck that about it.Talk about gas hog 300 6 oh my.I'm also glad Florida doesn't have emissions inspection anymore.I can open up this truck so it can breathe.
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11-15-2007, 03:41 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen
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Welcome from northern Germany!
This is an excellent place with super nice poeple! Where is N.E. Florida? I have relevants in Florida.(Port St. Lucie and Palm Bay)
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11-15-2007, 09:07 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 3,930
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Nice truck! It's a good feeling to find something decent amongst a bunch of projects.
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12-08-2007, 06:53 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: N.E. Florida
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Re: NG intro
Been working on the truck here and there.Hope to have carpet installed this weekend.Was wondering about the door latches.You have to really slam the door to shut.It seam like its to air tight.But the door opening weather seals are showing there age.Are the door latches prone to wear out.They seam to work correctly and nothing loose or rattling around found.I was thinking of pulling door panel and removing latches and doing a good cleaning and lube.The door have a good gap all around so a adjustment issue I doubt.Took it over to the exhaust shop for the exhaust est.$250.00 out the door.With quiet mufflers.I'm still kicking the header thing around.Looks like 80's this weekend so I'll get a lot done.
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12-08-2007, 07:17 PM
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Location: Moore, Oklahoma
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welcome to the boards -- i hope you dont find them as addictive as i do -- (about an hour a day-- worse than a beer and gambling habit) but if you have a question, you can usually get an answer within a day or two, max. Great bunch of guys As far as headers on a daily driver -- well, since you have stock car experience, you know how those things can be to deal with at times -- but i searched every salvage yard in town looking for 454 manifolds to keep from using headers, but finally gave up and got some Hedmans |
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12-08-2007, 10:33 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: albany oregon
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welcome to the board, nice truck. Sounds like you'll have it where you want it in no time, with your experience. I chose a 2 1/2 front, 4 rear inch drop for my 73 short wide. It leveled it out nicely with a nice stance, but it didn't change the geometry of the original suspension, so you can still haul some stuff in it. I ordered my kit from sport direct, wich included drop spindles in front and shackles and spring hangers in the rear, and was satisfied with the parts. Good luck and I look forward to seeing more. Bob
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12-09-2007, 03:18 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: N.E. Florida
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I did forget 1 important thing.I sold my Ford truck last week.Just like a boat.Happy the day I bought it.Happier the day I sold it.It was a good truck,for what it was.I don't get in a hurry these days.Only go as fast as my body lets me.
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12-09-2007, 03:51 AM
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STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Melbourne, Fla.
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Re: NG intro
 2 the board,That's a good lookin' truck you have! I bought my truck new and the doors have to be slamed to close them when the window's are up the cab is very air tight and will cause a compression effect when you close the door's with the window's up crack one and see if it will close normal. You can drop that truck 3/4 and still be able to tow with it i use to tow with mine years ago and never had any issues i have since removed the receiver cuz i just didn't want to tow anything for anyone any more. |
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12-09-2007, 08:24 AM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: NG intro
to the board! That's a nice looking truck you have.
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12-09-2007, 01:15 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: N.E. Florida
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Re: NG intro
I thought you may like to know what my log in name means.Pelle is french for shovel.Here is a pic of my 1970 FLH Shovelhead.My just finished project.
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12-09-2007, 04:38 PM
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Slugish
 Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Earlysville, Va.
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welcome also from Va.
nice find / Iagree with the others - a 2.5 / 4 drop will work fine for what you want. Have to crack my window also to keep from slamming door to close. |
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12-09-2007, 05:47 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: N.E. Florida
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Re: NG intro
Yes I have started dropping the window.It won't be a big deal.I'm really injoying the truck.I took the tires and wheels off tonight.Along with the grille and headlight doors.Sanding,priming,repaint tomorrow.
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12-09-2007, 06:29 PM
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Addicted to Chevy
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Tyler, Tx
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Re: NG intro
Pelle... have you thought about doing a custom job to pair up with your shovelhead? Would make a nice pair when youre hauling the bike around.
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12-10-2007, 08:35 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Longview,texas
Posts: 119
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Re: NG intro
welcome to the boards from east texas,good looking truck
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