Hello all from Tunica Mississippi. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gimmefuel · 08-15-2008, 12:49 AM

Just Joined! Wanted to stop and say hi, I have been reading quite a bit in the forum and have found plenty of information that seems to be quite helpful. The pictures and the overall company of all the people here are welcoming.

I own a 81 c/10 short with a I6, really love the truck. The body is in great shape with faded blue paint. I have plans to lower and add some new wheels and tires. Last Thursday just got the air working....ahhhh so nice! Friday on my way to Memphis I blew a head gasket. I have since removed the head and checking this situation out. The guy I bought the truck from told me the engine had been rebuilt 2000 miles before he sold it to me....yada yada. Well maybe this is just what I needed to add the V8 that it needs, or is that what I want? LOL Of course!

Great to be here!

Orange · 08-15-2008, 08:18 AM

Well, congrats on the air - but it doesn't do much good when the truck isn't running I suppose.

Welcome to the board from Ringgold, GA.

DLB

babyJay · 08-15-2008, 03:15 PM

Hi, and welcome, from Indiana!

DREAMS OF A 67 · 08-15-2008, 07:26 PM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

Jerry Jones · 08-15-2008, 08:18 PM

Welcome aboard from Northern California.

jsbgump · 08-16-2008, 12:40 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

krue · 08-16-2008, 12:53 AM

Welcome to the board from Hattiesburg.

Cyclone44 · 08-16-2008, 08:34 AM

from Knoxville Tn....

72BlckButy · 08-16-2008, 10:55 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

CAL 58 GMC · 08-17-2008, 11:58 AM

Welcome from Central California!

shaneschevys · 08-17-2008, 06:21 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

BACKYARD88 · 08-18-2008, 12:23 PM

from South Texas!

Rodms · 08-18-2008, 12:36 PM

Welcome neighbor,what size engine is in it?

gimmefuel · 08-19-2008, 06:02 AM

Wanted to say hi to all those welcomes, thanks!

Rodms, Wow your just up the road....huh, and krue is in Hattiesburg.

The truck came with a 4.1 250 I6 in it, really a dog and the fuel hog surprisingly. The first week I ran the truck the alt went out and had to rebuild the carb.

I have been tempted to pull the 412 out of my Z28, love the engine great street motor, ran it in a 57 2door Hardtop and a 69 SS 396 Chevelle before the Z28.

Bumped into a guy yesterday that has a 350 still in a truck with all the brackets and mounts with no A/C for $250, maybe go that way. Stick it up on the stand and freshen it up a little.

How about you? What is in yours?

Putter · 08-19-2008, 08:27 AM

Okay okay....one more from Mississippi. I am in Puckett. Welcome aboard.

fun in dirt · 08-19-2008, 08:06 PM

...and another! I'm in the big city of Sturgis, MS...WELCOME!

Rodms · 08-19-2008, 11:05 PM

305,350,454,and some off brands ,we race the truck in the pic its a 350 ci ,no over,I'd jump on the 350 if you can if not go 305 and I can show you how to build a runnin son of a gun and get 22+ mpg and thats in a 4x4.

gimmefuel · 08-20-2008, 08:21 AM

my brother in covington tn has a 305 on a stand, told me to come get it last month before all this other came about. I need to look at the motor, see what all is there.

I bought a 83 Z28 new in high school with a 305 ran ok, blew it up....not the motors fault, operator error lol. So you know some tricks for this engine huh?

You say you race? I ran over to Holly Springs last month, they had about 15-20 foot brake cars and a bucket load of s/c.

gimmefuel · 08-20-2008, 08:33 AM

Thanks again for the all the welcomes.

L0WRIDE · 08-25-2008, 03:30 AM

Welcome to the boards

chevybill · 08-25-2008, 03:31 PM

Welcome, I am in North MS as well. I am about 2 hours southeast of Tunica.

08-15-2008, 12:49 AM	#1
gimmefuel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tunica, MS Posts: 38	Hello all from Tunica Mississippi. Just Joined! Wanted to stop and say hi, I have been reading quite a bit in the forum and have found plenty of information that seems to be quite helpful. The pictures and the overall company of all the people here are welcoming. I own a 81 c/10 short with a I6, really love the truck. The body is in great shape with faded blue paint. I have plans to lower and add some new wheels and tires. Last Thursday just got the air working....ahhhh so nice! Friday on my way to Memphis I blew a head gasket. I have since removed the head and checking this situation out. The guy I bought the truck from told me the engine had been rebuilt 2000 miles before he sold it to me....yada yada. Well maybe this is just what I needed to add the V8 that it needs, or is that what I want? LOL Of course! Great to be here! __________________ 81 C/10 short I6 soon to be a SB 350 72 Z28 412/400TH-project car "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy"

08-15-2008, 08:18 AM	#2
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Hello all from Tunica Mississippi. Well, congrats on the air - but it doesn't do much good when the truck isn't running I suppose. Welcome to the board from Ringgold, GA. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

08-15-2008, 03:15 PM	#3
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Hello all from Tunica Mississippi. Hi, and welcome, from Indiana! __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

08-15-2008, 07:26 PM	#4
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: Hello all from Tunica Mississippi. FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!! __________________ Joe

08-15-2008, 08:18 PM	#5
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: Hello all from Tunica Mississippi. Welcome aboard from Northern California. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

08-16-2008, 12:40 AM	#6
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Hello all from Tunica Mississippi. 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

08-16-2008, 12:53 AM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Hello all from Tunica Mississippi. Welcome to the board from Hattiesburg. __________________ "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"

08-16-2008, 08:34 AM	#8
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Hello all from Tunica Mississippi. from Knoxville Tn....

08-16-2008, 10:55 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Hello all from Tunica Mississippi. 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)

08-17-2008, 11:58 AM	#10
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Hello all from Tunica Mississippi. Welcome from Central California! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

08-17-2008, 06:21 PM	#11
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Hello all from Tunica Mississippi. 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**

08-18-2008, 12:23 PM	#12
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Hello all from Tunica Mississippi. from South Texas! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

08-18-2008, 12:36 PM	#13
Rodms Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Olive Branch,Mississippi Posts: 347	Re: Hello all from Tunica Mississippi. Welcome neighbor,what size engine is in it? __________________ Built chevy tuff!

08-19-2008, 06:02 AM	#14
gimmefuel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tunica, MS Posts: 38	Re: Hello all from Tunica Mississippi. Wanted to say hi to all those welcomes, thanks! Rodms, Wow your just up the road....huh, and krue is in Hattiesburg. The truck came with a 4.1 250 I6 in it, really a dog and the fuel hog surprisingly. The first week I ran the truck the alt went out and had to rebuild the carb. I have been tempted to pull the 412 out of my Z28, love the engine great street motor, ran it in a 57 2door Hardtop and a 69 SS 396 Chevelle before the Z28. Bumped into a guy yesterday that has a 350 still in a truck with all the brackets and mounts with no A/C for $250, maybe go that way. Stick it up on the stand and freshen it up a little. How about you? What is in yours? __________________ 81 C/10 short I6 soon to be a SB 350 72 Z28 412/400TH-project car "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy"

08-19-2008, 08:27 AM	#15
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Hello all from Tunica Mississippi. Okay okay....one more from Mississippi. I am in Puckett. Welcome aboard. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

08-19-2008, 08:06 PM	#16
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,119	Re: Hello all from Tunica Mississippi. ...and another! I'm in the big city of Sturgis, MS...WELCOME! __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '06 3500 Duramax ...tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

08-19-2008, 11:05 PM	#17
Rodms Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Olive Branch,Mississippi Posts: 347	Re: Hello all from Tunica Mississippi. 305,350,454,and some off brands ,we race the truck in the pic its a 350 ci ,no over,I'd jump on the 350 if you can if not go 305 and I can show you how to build a runnin son of a gun and get 22+ mpg and thats in a 4x4. __________________ Built chevy tuff!

08-20-2008, 08:21 AM	#18
gimmefuel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tunica, MS Posts: 38	Re: Hello all from Tunica Mississippi. my brother in covington tn has a 305 on a stand, told me to come get it last month before all this other came about. I need to look at the motor, see what all is there. I bought a 83 Z28 new in high school with a 305 ran ok, blew it up....not the motors fault, operator error lol. So you know some tricks for this engine huh? You say you race? I ran over to Holly Springs last month, they had about 15-20 foot brake cars and a bucket load of s/c. __________________ 81 C/10 short I6 soon to be a SB 350 72 Z28 412/400TH-project car "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy"

08-20-2008, 08:33 AM	#19
gimmefuel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tunica, MS Posts: 38	Re: Hello all from Tunica Mississippi. Thanks again for the all the welcomes. __________________ 81 C/10 short I6 soon to be a SB 350 72 Z28 412/400TH-project car "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy"

08-25-2008, 03:30 AM	#20
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Hello all from Tunica Mississippi. Welcome 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

08-25-2008, 03:31 PM	#21
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: Hello all from Tunica Mississippi. Welcome, I am in North MS as well. I am about 2 hours southeast of Tunica. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.