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Old 06-07-2010, 05:46 PM   #1
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First Day!

Well ive been hoping to get a job this summer to save up for a square body and I did.. today was my first day.. I'm pretty excited, it felt good actually being able to work for it now instead of just hoping to.. I spent all day thinkin about chevys lol

sorry if this is too unrelated to 73-87s

EDIT: this is what my dad gave me to drive for the summer

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Old 06-07-2010, 06:27 PM   #2
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Nice truck, definitely room for some mods there. And it's a great time to be buying a square body right now (their value has taken a big hit in this economy).
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Old 06-07-2010, 06:49 PM   #3
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yeah im just gunna work this job and try to save money other ways all summer and see if i can find me a decent square to buy.. and yeah that canyon is pretty sweet.. 45k miles.. 6 yrs old
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Old 06-07-2010, 06:49 PM   #4
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Congratulations, you're another step closer to getting it. What are your plans for it once you find one?

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Old 06-07-2010, 07:13 PM   #5
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..Loud, Fast. Even tho w/ me the speed would nvr be used, i just want to have a decent one.. It wont be my daily driver so id want it to be pretty fast.. Id just like to have it lowered like 4-6(i think thats what im thinking about).. Id want to debadge it, have completely stock looking interior, and just some decent rims(I prefer the more hot-rodish look, so no huge ones.. i actually like rallys kinda w/ alot of tire).
If i had everything i wanted itd have a big block, but i know thats not realistic at all lol
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Old 06-07-2010, 07:39 PM   #6
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Sounds cool, post some pics when you get it.
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Old 06-07-2010, 07:57 PM   #7
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..Loud, Fast. Even tho w/ me the speed would nvr be used, i just want to have a decent one.. It wont be my daily driver so id want it to be pretty fast.. Id just like to have it lowered like 4-6(i think thats what im thinking about).. Id want to debadge it, have completely stock looking interior, and just some decent rims(I prefer the more hot-rodish look, so no huge ones.. i actually like rallys kinda w/ alot of tire).
If i had everything i wanted itd have a big block, but i know thats not realistic at all lol

Nothing wrong with setting some goals... you'd be surprised how cheap you can find/build a big block... good luck!
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Old 06-07-2010, 09:44 PM   #8
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Yeah i guess, i need to get more mechanically inclined first.. one of the major reasons im wanting to do this(other than to have my own, personally built truck) is to learn.. i have no mechanic, body, wiring etc etc skills..
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Old 06-21-2010, 11:22 PM   #9
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My 82 C10 was my learning tool. I just jumped right in and learned as I went. The think I liked about working on these trucks is that there's usually a bunch of room to work under the hood. Even under the truck isn't so bad. Good luck bro, I hope you find a good one.
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