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chepito · 07-21-2009, 12:14 AM

Hello Everyone,
This is my first Chevy Truck ever. Let me give you guys a bit of history. My first car was a 1974 Chevy Malibu Chevelle Classic with an inline 6cyl. 250 single barrel. Man I miss that car. I then moved towards the Honda's, Nissan pickup & Mustang. I thought I would never get into the ownership of a full size truck just because of it's gas guzzling ability. But I got this truck at a fairly good price and I could not pass up. I can do basic automotive repairs but my lack of tools prevent me from doing more than what I can. Plus I'm a lazy ass. I work best with company and friends that can help or at least take interest in doing things like this project. I hope that joining this forum can help me get this bad boy up and running again.

shaneschevys · 07-21-2009, 12:24 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX. looks like a good one to start with. Good luck!

chepito · 07-21-2009, 12:53 AM

Thanks! I'm going to need all the luck with this project. All it needs that I know of to get her started is clean out the fuel tank, new seat, probably new brakes, new radiator, new battery, fresh tune-up and some tires. That is what I know so far to get her running. The past owner got it running before with a battery and radiator from another truck. After that it's off to the paint shop.

Cyclone44 · 07-21-2009, 07:00 AM

Welcome from Knoxville Tn.........

72BlckButy · 07-21-2009, 01:51 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

68,69 K20 · 07-21-2009, 04:00 PM

Welcome from NY!

ratty 46 · 07-21-2009, 10:36 PM

Well ....... from a fairly new guy - Welcome. You will be forced to learn things on this site - it is a requirement. I have a hard time signing off in the eves!!

Best of luck on your truck.

Ratty 46

redneckgirl · 07-21-2009, 11:25 PM

Welcome to the board from Maryland...there a lot of helpful guys (and gals) around here...look through the project areas..lot of inspiration there

mychebe · 07-22-2009, 12:07 AM

Welcome from San Diego this is the place to get your questions answered.Just bought my very hard to find buddy buckets today.I had no idea what they cost until I found this site you can find out just about anything here.Hope to see you at one of the shows soon,good luck with your new toy.

Jerry Jones · 07-22-2009, 12:33 AM

Welcome from Northern California!

fredico · 07-22-2009, 06:31 AM

Welcome to the board from Bluemont, VA.

DREAMS OF A 67 · 07-23-2009, 08:25 PM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

jsbgump · 07-27-2009, 11:48 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

**KevsClassics** · 07-27-2009, 08:01 PM

Welcome from Fresno CAL.

CAL 58 GMC · 07-28-2009, 09:53 PM

Welcome to the board from Clovis California!

**Ron 586** · 08-04-2009, 09:48 PM

Welcome to the board from Big Sandy, West Tennessee.

07-21-2009, 12:14 AM	#1
chepito Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 5	New 1970 Chevy Truck owner in Bakersfield CA Hello Everyone, This is my first Chevy Truck ever. Let me give you guys a bit of history. My first car was a 1974 Chevy Malibu Chevelle Classic with an inline 6cyl. 250 single barrel. Man I miss that car. I then moved towards the Honda's, Nissan pickup & Mustang. I thought I would never get into the ownership of a full size truck just because of it's gas guzzling ability. But I got this truck at a fairly good price and I could not pass up. I can do basic automotive repairs but my lack of tools prevent me from doing more than what I can. Plus I'm a lazy ass. I work best with company and friends that can help or at least take interest in doing things like this project. I hope that joining this forum can help me get this bad boy up and running again. Attached Images

07-21-2009, 12:24 AM	#2
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: New 1970 Chevy Truck owner in Bakersfield CA Welcome from FT Worth TX. looks like a good one to start with. Good luck! __________________ 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**

07-21-2009, 12:53 AM	#3
chepito Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 5	Re: New 1970 Chevy Truck owner in Bakersfield CA Thanks! I'm going to need all the luck with this project. All it needs that I know of to get her started is clean out the fuel tank, new seat, probably new brakes, new radiator, new battery, fresh tune-up and some tires. That is what I know so far to get her running. The past owner got it running before with a battery and radiator from another truck. After that it's off to the paint shop. __________________ 1970 Chevy Truck Stepside - Current Project 1974 Datsun 260Z - Set aside project see above reason 2001 Pontiac Trans AM WS6 6spd. - Daily Driver

07-21-2009, 07:00 AM	#4
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: New 1970 Chevy Truck owner in Bakersfield CA Welcome from Knoxville Tn.........

07-21-2009, 01:51 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New 1970 Chevy Truck owner in Bakersfield CA to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. __________________ -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)

07-21-2009, 04:00 PM	#6
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: New 1970 Chevy Truck owner in Bakersfield CA Welcome from NY! __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin

07-21-2009, 10:36 PM	#7
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: New 1970 Chevy Truck owner in Bakersfield CA Well ....... from a fairly new guy - Welcome. You will be forced to learn things on this site - it is a requirement. I have a hard time signing off in the eves!! Best of luck on your truck. Ratty 46

07-21-2009, 11:25 PM	#8
redneckgirl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Posts: 4,853	Re: New 1970 Chevy Truck owner in Bakersfield CA Welcome to the board from Maryland...there a lot of helpful guys (and gals) around here...look through the project areas..lot of inspiration there __________________ The place where you made your stand never mattered. Only that you were there... and still on your feet. Stephen King

07-22-2009, 12:07 AM	#9
mychebe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 21	Re: New 1970 Chevy Truck owner in Bakersfield CA Welcome from San Diego this is the place to get your questions answered.Just bought my very hard to find buddy buckets today.I had no idea what they cost until I found this site you can find out just about anything here.Hope to see you at one of the shows soon,good luck with your new toy.

07-22-2009, 12:33 AM	#10
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: New 1970 Chevy Truck owner in Bakersfield CA Welcome from Northern California! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

07-22-2009, 06:31 AM	#11
fredico Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bluemont, Virginia Posts: 274	Re: New 1970 Chevy Truck owner in Bakersfield CA Welcome to the board from Bluemont, VA.

07-23-2009, 08:25 PM	#12
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: New 1970 Chevy Truck owner in Bakersfield CA FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!! __________________ Joe

07-27-2009, 11:48 AM	#13
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New 1970 Chevy Truck owner in Bakersfield CA 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

07-27-2009, 08:01 PM	#14
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07-28-2009, 09:53 PM	#15
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: New 1970 Chevy Truck owner in Bakersfield CA Welcome to the board from Clovis 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



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08-04-2009, 09:48 PM	#16
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: New 1970 Chevy Truck owner in Bakersfield CA Welcome to the board from Big Sandy, 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

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