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Pnx Jay · 01-18-2008, 01:28 PM

Hi all.
I am back in the GM truck saddle after 15 years or so. I have been a IH truck (Scout and Travelall) guy for the last 7 or 8 years (still have them, just moving 'em to the back burner) and my wife decided to pick up a 1982 GMC High Sierra K10 with a blown engine while I was out of town last summer. And here I am. I am excited about having a vehicle that parts are easy to come by after hunting months and years for some stuff for my IHs.
Just out of high school I bought a 1982 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 with a 6.2 Diesel and a TH700. Not exactly a chick magnet, but it got over 20 mpg and was comfy. After a few years and 3 trans rebuilds later, I sadly parted it out. I have always wanted another 6.2 but that early 700R4 was a piece.
I also had a 1967 C10 SWB I got when I was about 14 from the "farmer down the road" as the old story goes, It was a typical teenage project that ended up being torn apart with great ambition, only to be left behind when my parents sold their farm many years later. I really am sad about that one, had the small back window and the wooden bed floor. Don't see those everyday.
Anyway, I will be asking many newbie questions to start with here, so I ask forgiveness now

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Jay

jsbgump · 01-18-2008, 01:58 PM

Welcome to the board from Texas

**Ron 586** · 01-18-2008, 02:22 PM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

krue · 01-18-2008, 08:56 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

shaneschevys · 01-19-2008, 01:46 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

72BlckButy · 01-19-2008, 03:22 AM

back to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Old Chevy Mech · 01-19-2008, 04:32 AM

from CT!

Frank

L0WRIDE · 01-19-2008, 10:41 AM

to the boards

Jerry Jones · 01-19-2008, 10:48 AM

Welcome from Northern California!

Cyclone44 · 01-20-2008, 03:50 PM

from Knoxville Tn...

72armyswbtruck · 01-21-2008, 10:51 PM

from Idaho, and PS we love pics

Pickles · 01-21-2008, 11:46 PM

Welcome from Tennessee

86swb · 01-23-2008, 02:17 AM

Welcome from Western Kentucky.

BACKYARD88 · 01-23-2008, 06:05 AM

from South Texas!

01-18-2008, 01:28 PM	#1
Pnx Jay Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yavapai County, AZ Posts: 6	Back in the GM Truck saddle Hi all. I am back in the GM truck saddle after 15 years or so. I have been a IH truck (Scout and Travelall) guy for the last 7 or 8 years (still have them, just moving 'em to the back burner) and my wife decided to pick up a 1982 GMC High Sierra K10 with a blown engine while I was out of town last summer. And here I am. I am excited about having a vehicle that parts are easy to come by after hunting months and years for some stuff for my IHs. Just out of high school I bought a 1982 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 with a 6.2 Diesel and a TH700. Not exactly a chick magnet, but it got over 20 mpg and was comfy. After a few years and 3 trans rebuilds later, I sadly parted it out. I have always wanted another 6.2 but that early 700R4 was a piece. I also had a 1967 C10 SWB I got when I was about 14 from the "farmer down the road" as the old story goes, It was a typical teenage project that ended up being torn apart with great ambition, only to be left behind when my parents sold their farm many years later. I really am sad about that one, had the small back window and the wooden bed floor. Don't see those everyday. Anyway, I will be asking many newbie questions to start with here, so I ask forgiveness now . Jay

01-18-2008, 01:58 PM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Back in the GM Truck saddle 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

01-18-2008, 02:22 PM	#3
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Back in the GM Truck saddle 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

01-18-2008, 08:56 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Back in the GM Truck saddle 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"

01-19-2008, 01:46 AM	#5
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Back in the GM Truck saddle 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**

01-19-2008, 03:22 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Back in the GM Truck saddle back 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)

01-19-2008, 04:32 AM	#7
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01-19-2008, 10:41 AM	#8
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01-19-2008, 10:48 AM	#9
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01-20-2008, 03:50 PM	#10
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01-21-2008, 10:51 PM	#11
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Back in the GM Truck saddle from Idaho, and PS we love pics __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

01-21-2008, 11:46 PM	#12
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01-23-2008, 02:17 AM	#13
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01-23-2008, 06:05 AM	#14
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