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mcbassin · 10-13-2009, 12:01 AM

Now your talking! That looks exactly like the whole bottom side of my son's truck before I hit it with the power washer. It was so nasty it was hard to work on. Glad to see the pics....keep them coming!

menace121978 · 10-13-2009, 01:13 AM

holy shet! i coulda swore i saw a couple pics on the last page! whats going on here?? i just fell out of the chair!

this is our b.s.ing thread not a pic thread!!

nice job buddy... pics and progress!! WOW! i'm glad you got the ball rolling, just keep up the momentum and get her all cleaned up. and dont forget the pics!

jason65 · 10-13-2009, 08:08 AM

Good to see ya comeing along John. Good job.

glock35ipsc · 10-13-2009, 09:01 AM

LOL Dennis!!!!

Progress is good! Now, don't forget to keep posting pics. No excuses!!

JohnC · 10-13-2009, 09:19 AM

Hey just take a look at the words of wisdom under my screen name.

Thanks for the words of encouragement guys. Only reason I'm taking it to the car wash is because I don't have a power washer. That and all the junk can mess up the car wash not my driveway

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Yeah the progress may slow just a bit. As some of you know we have been tossing around the idea of selling the Mustang, and finding a Trailblazer SS. Well I found one yesterday, and we are looking into buying it. So if we get that then the reigns are getting tightened on the budget for a while. Not too much though, just for a month or so to make the adjustment to the new payment. Since the engine is already paid for, and just waiting it will get installed and done. So by the time that is in and ready we should be back on track to continue.

menace121978 · 10-13-2009, 11:59 AM

wow, gonna do it huh!? that would be a good DD for your wife. believe it or not i've been thinking that if my credit is going to take a poop maybe i should trade the goat in on something else...

you probably woulnt believe what ive been looking at if i told ya...

JGCSRT8 badest of bad... even w/ the 9.9 miles per gallon!

dont hate me please!

JohnC · 10-13-2009, 03:37 PM

Can't hate on something like that. I'm not a dodge man myself, but the SRT8 stuff is pretty mean.

Yeah I talked to the bank this morning about it. They aren't wanting to loan enough for it so I'm may go talk to the guys at the dealership just to see what they can come up with. If they can make it happen then I might have one. If not no biggie. My aunt and uncle let Holly drive their TBSS last night and today to see if she likes them. Of course she does, that was a no brainer. So we'll see what happens.

STOCKISH · 10-15-2009, 04:13 PM

Cant wait to see some engine install pics.

**scotts62** · 10-16-2009, 07:52 AM

Cool! Hey man looking good!! I borrowed a power washer from a friend and washed out my Xcab inside and out, that thing was nasty!!

*highperf4x4* · 10-16-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Cool! Hey man looking good!! I borrowed a power washer from a friend and washed out my Xcab inside and out, that thing was nasty!!

Yeah you don't realize until you get started how bad it is. I have a steamer with the upholstery attachment I use about every 6 months on the 4x4 since i'm in it so much

**scotts62** · 10-16-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Yeah you don't realize until you get started how bad it is. I have a steamer with the upholstery attachment I use about every 6 months on the 4x4 since i'm in it so much

Oh well thanks for offering it for me to use even though i didnt ask and you didnt know

I had more dirt come out of that trucks seats and cab than i have in my yard

Ok John, sorry, back to you

*highperf4x4* · 10-16-2009, 06:30 PM

well you can still use it!

JohnC · 10-20-2009, 12:05 PM

I know this isn't related to my 84, but I figured it would be as good a place as any. Holly and I bought a Trailblazer SS. We had a 03 Mustang GT, and we really liked it. Only problem was as my youngest daughter was getting older, and taller it wasn't as comfortable for her. Granted whenever we all went somewhere we usually took my truck, but not all the time. Also my wife was getting tired of trying to squeeze all the groceries into the small trunk opening. So she mentioned that she would like to try and find something bigger. She said she liked the Trailblazers, but really hated to sell the Mustang. So of course I came to the conclusion that we needed to get a SS. You get the benefits of more room with the performance like the Mustang. Have cake and eat it too!

So that started the search. Quickly found out they haven't come down into price range just yet. They were getting close, but just not there. That's when my aunt and uncle suggested that Holly drive their SS just to make sure she liked it. Well that pretty much sealed the deal, Thanks I think.

So I came across one here locally at a dealership that is running a special on their internet. They priced it low, and right in our target range. Well to make a long story short here it is. These pics are when it was still at the dealership. You guys know how good I am about taking pics so I thought this would keep me from getting mauled.

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This thing is an absolute blast to drive. It blows the Mustang away. Then you have tons of extra space to boot. Like my uncle says everytime he floors his, "Worth every penny!"

Sorry to get off topic, but just had to share.

joe231 · 10-20-2009, 12:13 PM

JohnC · 10-20-2009, 12:15 PM

Yeah I'm pretty psyched. Well you know from stopping by the other day.

joe231 · 10-20-2009, 12:17 PM

yeah, and you know we need you to at least get Holly to make some tire smoke and you should take a picture....or better yet, bring it by my house and I will take a pic of you making smoke

JohnC · 10-20-2009, 12:20 PM

Sounds like a plan!!!

joe231 · 10-20-2009, 12:26 PM

menace121978 · 10-20-2009, 12:45 PM

AWESOME!! congrats John and Holly... wish Amy was more open minded like that. its bimmer or nothing end of story

she's talking about an X5 when she gets into nursing school and i dont even know what that is!

*highperf4x4* · 10-20-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Sounds like a plan!!!

I wanna be there too!

tvblazer78 · 10-20-2009, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnC

I know this isn't related to my 84, but I figured it would be as good a place as any. Holly and I bought a Trailblazer SS. We had a 03 Mustang GT, and we really liked it. Only problem was as my youngest daughter was getting older, and taller it wasn't as comfortable for her. Granted whenever we all went somewhere we usually took my truck, but not all the time. Also my wife was getting tired of trying to squeeze all the groceries into the small trunk opening. So she mentioned that she would like to try and find something bigger. She said she liked the Trailblazers, but really hated to sell the Mustang. So of course I came to the conclusion that we needed to get a SS. You get the benefits of more room with the performance like the Mustang. Have cake and eat it too!

So that started the search. Quickly found out they haven't come down into price range just yet. They were getting close, but just not there. That's when my aunt and uncle suggested that Holly drive their SS just to make sure she liked it. Well that pretty much sealed the deal, Thanks I think.

So I came across one here locally at a dealership that is running a special on their internet. They priced it low, and right in our target range. Well to make a long story short here it is. These pics are when it was still at the dealership. You guys know how good I am about taking pics so I thought this would keep me from getting mauled.

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This thing is an absolute blast to drive. It blows the Mustang away. Then you have tons of extra space to boot. Like my uncle says everytime he floors his, "Worth every penny!"

Sorry to get off topic, but just had to share.

I had one I know what your talking about too! Fun ride, I just could not tow all my junk with..

bluex · 10-20-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

AWESOME!! congrats John and Holly... wish Amy was more open minded like that. its bimmer or nothing end of story

she's talking about an X5 when she gets into nursing school and i dont even know what that is!

Here ya go!

I look at the dang things all day. You'll have to pony up about 90k for that one....

But a trailblazer SS or SRT8 jeep will not stand a chance. 555hp, twin turbo 4.8l V8 AWD 0-60 in 4.5 sec

JohnC · 10-20-2009, 05:12 PM

I tell you what Dennis. Find a SS to let her drive. That's all it took for Holly. She knew I wanted one, but wasn't sold on it herself. She just texted me a little bit ago, and said " I LOVE the SS".

jchav62 · 10-20-2009, 05:17 PM

Nice John. Congrats! Looks cool!

Jonboy · 10-20-2009, 06:25 PM

Congrats on your new purchase! I couldn't get my wife to even consider a TBSS. We ended up with a Tahoe instead. The Tahoe turned into a Lincoln MKX a couple of weeks ago.

10-13-2009, 12:01 AM	#401
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: John's Project Now your talking! That looks exactly like the whole bottom side of my son's truck before I hit it with the power washer. It was so nasty it was hard to work on. Glad to see the pics....keep them coming! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-13-2009, 01:13 AM	#402
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: John's Project holy shet! i coulda swore i saw a couple pics on the last page! whats going on here?? i just fell out of the chair! this is our b.s.ing thread not a pic thread!! nice job buddy... pics and progress!! WOW! i'm glad you got the ball rolling, just keep up the momentum and get her all cleaned up. and dont forget the pics! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

10-13-2009, 08:08 AM	#403
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: John's Project Good to see ya comeing along John. Good job.

10-13-2009, 09:01 AM	#404
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10-13-2009, 09:19 AM	#405
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project Hey just take a look at the words of wisdom under my screen name. Thanks for the words of encouragement guys. Only reason I'm taking it to the car wash is because I don't have a power washer. That and all the junk can mess up the car wash not my driveway . Yeah the progress may slow just a bit. As some of you know we have been tossing around the idea of selling the Mustang, and finding a Trailblazer SS. Well I found one yesterday, and we are looking into buying it. So if we get that then the reigns are getting tightened on the budget for a while. Not too much though, just for a month or so to make the adjustment to the new payment. Since the engine is already paid for, and just waiting it will get installed and done. So by the time that is in and ready we should be back on track to continue.

10-13-2009, 11:59 AM	#406
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: John's Project wow, gonna do it huh!? that would be a good DD for your wife. believe it or not i've been thinking that if my credit is going to take a poop maybe i should trade the goat in on something else... you probably woulnt believe what ive been looking at if i told ya... JGCSRT8 badest of bad... even w/ the 9.9 miles per gallon! dont hate me please! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

10-13-2009, 03:37 PM	#407
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project Can't hate on something like that. I'm not a dodge man myself, but the SRT8 stuff is pretty mean. Yeah I talked to the bank this morning about it. They aren't wanting to loan enough for it so I'm may go talk to the guys at the dealership just to see what they can come up with. If they can make it happen then I might have one. If not no biggie. My aunt and uncle let Holly drive their TBSS last night and today to see if she likes them. Of course she does, that was a no brainer. So we'll see what happens.

10-15-2009, 04:13 PM	#408
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: John's Project Cant wait to see some engine install pics. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

10-16-2009, 07:52 AM	#409
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: John's Project Cool! Hey man looking good!! I borrowed a power washer from a friend and washed out my Xcab inside and out, that thing was nasty!! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

10-16-2009, 06:30 PM	#412
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: John's Project well you can still use it!

10-20-2009, 12:05 PM	#413
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project I know this isn't related to my 84, but I figured it would be as good a place as any. Holly and I bought a Trailblazer SS. We had a 03 Mustang GT, and we really liked it. Only problem was as my youngest daughter was getting older, and taller it wasn't as comfortable for her. Granted whenever we all went somewhere we usually took my truck, but not all the time. Also my wife was getting tired of trying to squeeze all the groceries into the small trunk opening. So she mentioned that she would like to try and find something bigger. She said she liked the Trailblazers, but really hated to sell the Mustang. So of course I came to the conclusion that we needed to get a SS. You get the benefits of more room with the performance like the Mustang. Have cake and eat it too! So that started the search. Quickly found out they haven't come down into price range just yet. They were getting close, but just not there. That's when my aunt and uncle suggested that Holly drive their SS just to make sure she liked it. Well that pretty much sealed the deal, Thanks I think. So I came across one here locally at a dealership that is running a special on their internet. They priced it low, and right in our target range. Well to make a long story short here it is. These pics are when it was still at the dealership. You guys know how good I am about taking pics so I thought this would keep me from getting mauled. This thing is an absolute blast to drive. It blows the Mustang away. Then you have tons of extra space to boot. Like my uncle says everytime he floors his, "Worth every penny!" Sorry to get off topic, but just had to share.

10-20-2009, 12:13 PM	#414
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10-20-2009, 12:15 PM	#415
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project Yeah I'm pretty psyched. Well you know from stopping by the other day.

10-20-2009, 12:17 PM	#416
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: John's Project yeah, and you know we need you to at least get Holly to make some tire smoke and you should take a picture....or better yet, bring it by my house and I will take a pic of you making smoke __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 10-20-2009 at 12:17 PM.

10-20-2009, 12:20 PM	#417
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project Sounds like a plan!!!



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10-20-2009, 12:45 PM	#419
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: John's Project AWESOME!! congrats John and Holly... wish Amy was more open minded like that. its bimmer or nothing end of story she's talking about an X5 when she gets into nursing school and i dont even know what that is! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

10-20-2009, 05:12 PM	#423
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project I tell you what Dennis. Find a SS to let her drive. That's all it took for Holly. She knew I wanted one, but wasn't sold on it herself. She just texted me a little bit ago, and said " I LOVE the SS".

10-20-2009, 05:17 PM	#424
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: John's Project Nice John. Congrats! Looks cool! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

10-20-2009, 06:25 PM	#425
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: John's Project Congrats on your new purchase! I couldn't get my wife to even consider a TBSS. We ended up with a Tahoe instead. The Tahoe turned into a Lincoln MKX a couple of weeks ago.

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