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dukabor · 09-12-2009, 04:58 PM

Hi All!

New member from Alberta and BC checking in..... I work in Alberta, but the truck and shop are in BC.... I guess that means I will be putting on a lot of miles to get to my project!

I have had a gaggle of trucks, but have hung onto the first....

Back in 1985 at the tender age of 15 I spotted a 1965 LWB SBW 2wd.... it had a blown 3spd and a 230 six..... an orginal Cali truck up here in BC..... I parted with $300 and brought it home with my dad in high gear only!

I drove the truck for the first half of my junior year and high school and moved on to countless other vehicles, blew up the 6, threw in a 283 from a donor truck, repaired the tranny a few times.....

The truck parked in 1988, came out for a few months in 1991, and has been sitting in the shop ever since..... and now that I have cleared my plate of projects it is at the top of the list!

My plans are to convert to 4wd, modern diesel (have a line on an LLY with Allison and 241 with low miles, have the rear Dana 60, convert to fron Dana 60, mild lift and 35's..... not an off roader but a great driver!

I will be starting a build thread for all of this, should be about a 2 year project.... thanks in advance for all of the help you guys will be!

Gord

**JML55** · 09-12-2009, 10:47 PM

Welcome from Winnipeg.

72BlckButy · 09-15-2009, 03:01 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.

09-12-2009, 04:58 PM	#1
dukabor Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Calgary, AB - Kootenays, BC Posts: 9	New member - from Canada Hi All! New member from Alberta and BC checking in..... I work in Alberta, but the truck and shop are in BC.... I guess that means I will be putting on a lot of miles to get to my project! I have had a gaggle of trucks, but have hung onto the first.... Back in 1985 at the tender age of 15 I spotted a 1965 LWB SBW 2wd.... it had a blown 3spd and a 230 six..... an orginal Cali truck up here in BC..... I parted with $300 and brought it home with my dad in high gear only! I drove the truck for the first half of my junior year and high school and moved on to countless other vehicles, blew up the 6, threw in a 283 from a donor truck, repaired the tranny a few times..... The truck parked in 1988, came out for a few months in 1991, and has been sitting in the shop ever since..... and now that I have cleared my plate of projects it is at the top of the list! My plans are to convert to 4wd, modern diesel (have a line on an LLY with Allison and 241 with low miles, have the rear Dana 60, convert to fron Dana 60, mild lift and 35's..... not an off roader but a great driver! I will be starting a build thread for all of this, should be about a 2 year project.... thanks in advance for all of the help you guys will be! Gord

09-12-2009, 10:47 PM	#2
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 849	Re: New member - from Canada Welcome from Winnipeg. __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

09-15-2009, 03:01 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New member - from Canada 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)



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