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08-06-2003, 06:56 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Charlottesville, VA
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I'm hooked
My first car was a '66 Impala. The two door with no center pillar (we called it a "hard top convertable" back then). Had the 325 hp 396 with a quardajet, but only the powerglide tranny. Bought it the summer after high school in 1970. Had to sell it half way through first year in school. That was as close to a hot rod as I've been (till now). I've had two sports cars since then, a 1981 280ZX and a 1995 Miata. They were both fun (miata still is - my wife's ride), but not a hot rod.
Just got back from taking the dog for a ride and picking up some fast food. Drove "the truck". I have not been anywhere since I bought it that I can REALLY get on the throttle and enjoy the high performance 350 and 4:11 combination. The '85 power steering unit has almost no road feel and when combined with the big stock steering wheel it feels like Truck just smoothly glides around corners. On the highway its a little too sensative - think about a lane change and you're there. Also, clutch pedal is pretty heavy, especially in traffic in town. And its a little too loud (Dog barks when I light it off . . . . .) Did I mention it runs hot in traffic? All that said, it is SO COOL to motivate about in that *****in' soundin', smooth runnin', STRONG pullin', 36 year old jewel in the rough!! It needs work (latest discovery - 3 of 4 floor supports pretty rusted but, from underside floor itself looks OK), and until I can get new rubber on windows so the cab stays dry it takes up a big chunk of garage, but I am just pumped up every time I drive it. I don't even see the work as WORK. Its just ways to improve Truck and keep it going for a good, long time. Brings a grin to my face every time I think about it. Sorry for the long post, just had to share what most of you have known for a while - they're the heartbeat of America. Chevy Trucks. Still grinnin'
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08-06-2003, 07:01 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: escondido, ca 92026
Posts: 1,222
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yep, yer hooked... welcome to the club
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'72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project |
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08-06-2003, 07:10 PM
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Formerly yellow72custom
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 7,531
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I love driving mine too......i got hooked about three years ago and i doubt i ever wont be hooked
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'72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg |
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08-06-2003, 07:15 PM
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Fabricate till you "puke"
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Ill
Posts: 9,402
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Yep, you are hooked! My Longhorn is a ride to remember, but that 6 1/2 yr old dobie "pup" doesnt ride with me in that one.....the d@mn dog is spoiled to AC! Yes, she knows she is special little red dobie(I should have named her Queenie!) If there is anything better than a good old truck......its a d@mn good dog
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69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears.... |
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08-06-2003, 08:03 PM
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20' Daredevil (Ret)
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Jefferson State
Posts: 13,728
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I've had a few fun Chevies over the years, but never kept any very long
 . But I've owned my 72 K20 for 26 years and counting... They do kinda grow on ya! With a mild 350, mine isn't fast, but it still sounds great when those big q-jet secondaries open up! Glad to hear you are enjoying yours, and hope you do for many years! 
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08-06-2003, 08:52 PM
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State of Confusion!
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
Posts: 47,249
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Yep Yep...you got it bad. You probably should leave your truck with me until you get over it
I can't wait to get my back on the rod and drive it again. Love the thing. 
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Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! |
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08-06-2003, 08:59 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: recent transplant to NC USA
Posts: 20,313
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i had a 72 restored years ago and well i got a little drunk and toasted it now my son got me into it again as we are restoring the 1976 and now ive acquired a 1972 pretty soon ill have the bug again and ill have a small rod lol
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