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**1970 CST Short Wide** · 07-31-2003, 09:30 AM

Welcome from Northern Cal.

fire_chick · 07-31-2003, 09:47 AM

Thanks for the wonderful welcome everyone!

here's the before pic, exactly as she sits now....we tried to get her started last weekend so that we could estimate how much work the engine will need, but she wouldn't. either one of the cables from the battery is bad, or is one of the fuses.

and all the specs:

1970 chevy 1/2 ton

-2 wheel drive

-307 V8 2bbl

-200hp stock

-3spd manual transmission

-117,790 units built

-built in oshawa

We're gonna be getting a new (used) hood, new rocker panels, new tailgate for sure this year as far as the body work goes, but the engine will definetly come first!

Mixup · 07-31-2003, 10:16 AM

Welcome from Nevada.

rambler · 07-31-2003, 10:41 AM

Another welcome from Missouri

anthony_1269 · 07-31-2003, 11:30 AM

Welcome from Texas!!!

72c10step · 07-31-2003, 11:43 AM

Welcome from New Hampshire, looks like you got yourself a pretty nice truck!

sweet n rare67 · 07-31-2003, 12:18 PM

Hello from way out in sticks of Iowa. That looks like a great start for a project truck.

*Slams_58* · 07-31-2003, 12:19 PM

HIya from another Manitoba chick!

jewels. · 07-31-2003, 12:26 PM

and a big welcome from another chic in indiana! this is the best board you will ever join! lots of support, and lots of knowledge! don't be a stranger! great to meet ya!

ciao!
jewels.

GMCrazy · 07-31-2003, 12:49 PM

welcome and good luck from south alabama

SuperCheyenne72 · 07-31-2003, 01:26 PM

Howdy from the Big "D" here in Texas! I may not post much, but that's cuz I'm still learning...

dons72 · 07-31-2003, 02:27 PM

Welcome from Virginia. I have to agree that you might want to consider a 4wd conversion as well.

ChevLoRay · 07-31-2003, 02:44 PM

Welcome!! Glad to have you and your finance on-board. Actually, make that your fiance. You get my drift.....

fire_chick · 07-31-2003, 03:10 PM

Thanks for the welcome and the comments on the truck.

IN response to the couple comments that it should be a 4 X 4, not gonna do that, mainly cuz I want to keep it close to original and we're possibly gonna lower it a little next year.

Plus Jim (my fiancee) has a new truck with 4 x 4, so if it's really bad I'll just borrow that! LOL, I did all last winter during the week when he wasn't around.

We just figured it wouldn't be too bad to drive for 1 winter (it'll still be better than my car seeing as I won't be plowing through the snow with my front bumper).

Anyways, thanks so much again for the welcome! I love this site already

*Phillip Johnson* · 07-31-2003, 03:23 PM

Looks like a great start of a fun project.. I like the spare tire option in the bed. Sooo much easier than crawling under the truck in the mud.. Welcome again!

*Phillip Johnson* · 07-31-2003, 03:29 PM

This is a picture of my FIRST 72.. I got really stupid and sold it about 2 years ago. I sure miss that truck! I owned it for almost 30 years! It was bought new at Connell Cheverolet in Costa Mesa Calif. My graduation present from high school. That truck saw soooo many good times. If the inside could only talk!

Longhorn Man · 07-31-2003, 04:15 PM

Connell Cheverolet in Costa Mesa Calif.? Very interesting...we have on with the exact same name here in columbus Ohio.
Welcom to the board! I will have to argue about the truck not being good in the snow...mine has been great the last 2 winters.
Looks like you have a pretty nice example there to start off with.

landon4421 · 07-31-2003, 04:25 PM

welcome from central california. were it never snows. Ok well we got some on the mountains around here but it melted in like an hour. Glad to have you here.

*69girl* · 07-31-2003, 04:44 PM

Welcome aboard, glad you found your way here & actually signed up!! told you there were tons of people who know their sh!t here!!! Plus since girls are a minority around here we need to get the numbers up there so we can eventually take over!!!

Remember women have a longer life span than men so when you all croak we get your trucks!!!!

fire_chick · 07-31-2003, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 69girl
Welcome aboard, glad you found your way here & actually signed up!! told you there were tons of people who know their sh!t here!!! Plus since girls are a minority around here we need to get the numbers up there so we can eventually take over!!! Remember women have a longer life span than men so when you all croak we get your trucks!!!!

Yeah, I know, took me forever to get here....well to sign up, I've been looking around and reading and stuff, but finally yesterday I signed up!

Anyways, you were very right and I love the site, I'm sure it will be very useful in the next couple months.

and definetly, even though the truck belongs to both me and Jim, I like to say mine....she's gonna be beautiful when complete!

And yes, the # of women definetly has to be increased, although I'm impressed with how many I've seen on here compared to other forums.

Anyways, thanks every for the welcome! And thanks 69girl for telling me to get my but on this forum!

rambler · 07-31-2003, 06:12 PM

Nothing more sexy (in my opinion) then a woman driving a truck,, and of course,, even more if its a 67-72 Chevy!

Warbones · 07-31-2003, 08:00 PM

Um...I agree.

Increase the women!
Oh, and welcome to the board.

Tracy Focht · 07-31-2003, 08:00 PM

welcome from Oklahoma!

meathead95 · 07-31-2003, 08:28 PM

Howdy from Nashville!

nu2-72 · 07-31-2003, 08:50 PM

It is customary to show pics by new members. You can show your truck and fiancee too if you want. LOL
Welcome from Missouri for now.

07-31-2003, 09:30 AM	#26
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07-31-2003, 09:47 AM	#27
fire_chick Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Manitoba Posts: 17	Thanks for the wonderful welcome everyone! here's the before pic, exactly as she sits now....we tried to get her started last weekend so that we could estimate how much work the engine will need, but she wouldn't. either one of the cables from the battery is bad, or is one of the fuses. and all the specs: 1970 chevy 1/2 ton -2 wheel drive -307 V8 2bbl -200hp stock -3spd manual transmission -117,790 units built -built in oshawa We're gonna be getting a new (used) hood, new rocker panels, new tailgate for sure this year as far as the body work goes, but the engine will definetly come first! __________________ 1970 chevy 1/2 ton 2001 firebird

07-31-2003, 10:16 AM	#28
Mixup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 358	Welcome from Nevada. __________________ 1980 Chevy Shortbed Pickup 1969 Z28 engine Turbo 350

07-31-2003, 10:41 AM	#29
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Another welcome from Missouri __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

07-31-2003, 11:30 AM	#30
anthony_1269 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 110	Welcome from Texas!!! __________________ 1971 Chevy Longbed Fleetside Chevrolet All The Way!

07-31-2003, 11:43 AM	#31
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	Welcome from New Hampshire, looks like you got yourself a pretty nice truck! __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

07-31-2003, 12:18 PM	#32
sweet n rare67 Young truck fanatic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The wonderful Mat-Su Valley....Palmer, Ak Posts: 253	Hello from way out in sticks of Iowa. That looks like a great start for a project truck.

07-31-2003, 12:19 PM	#33
Slams_58 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: I let ya know as soon as I know Posts: 3,593	HIya from another Manitoba chick!

07-31-2003, 12:26 PM	#34
jewels. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 1,100	and a big welcome from another chic in indiana! this is the best board you will ever join! lots of support, and lots of knowledge! don't be a stranger! great to meet ya! ciao! jewels. __________________ 68 C10 Red Step 350 my first child & main focus 58 3200 Apache LWB Step the upcoming project

07-31-2003, 12:49 PM	#35
GMCrazy David Tye Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Abbeville, Alabama Posts: 52	welcome and good luck from south alabama __________________ David -68 GMC w/327

07-31-2003, 01:26 PM	#36
SuperCheyenne72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Dallas, TX USA Posts: 80	Howdy from the Big "D" here in Texas! I may not post much, but that's cuz I'm still learning... __________________ '72 Super Cheyenne LWB 350 V8 w/ TH400 MSD Pro Billet HEI Dist. w/ Splitfire plugs Edelbrock Performer Intake Manifold and dual exhuast glasspaks Edelbrock Performer 750 cfm

07-31-2003, 02:27 PM	#37
dons72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 230	Welcome from Virginia. I have to agree that you might want to consider a 4wd conversion as well. __________________ 72 cheyenne super

07-31-2003, 02:44 PM	#38
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	From the Heart of Arkansas... Welcome!! Glad to have you and your finance on-board. Actually, make that your fiance. You get my drift..... __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-31-2003, 03:10 PM	#39
fire_chick Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Manitoba Posts: 17	Thanks for the welcome and the comments on the truck. IN response to the couple comments that it should be a 4 X 4, not gonna do that, mainly cuz I want to keep it close to original and we're possibly gonna lower it a little next year. Plus Jim (my fiancee) has a new truck with 4 x 4, so if it's really bad I'll just borrow that! LOL, I did all last winter during the week when he wasn't around. We just figured it wouldn't be too bad to drive for 1 winter (it'll still be better than my car seeing as I won't be plowing through the snow with my front bumper). Anyways, thanks so much again for the welcome! I love this site already __________________ 1970 chevy 1/2 ton 2001 firebird

07-31-2003, 03:23 PM	#40
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,580	Looks like a great start of a fun project.. I like the spare tire option in the bed. Sooo much easier than crawling under the truck in the mud.. Welcome again!



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07-31-2003, 03:29 PM	#41
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,580	This is a picture of my FIRST 72.. I got really stupid and sold it about 2 years ago. I sure miss that truck! I owned it for almost 30 years! It was bought new at Connell Cheverolet in Costa Mesa Calif. My graduation present from high school. That truck saw soooo many good times. If the inside could only talk! Attached Images

07-31-2003, 04:15 PM	#42
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Connell Cheverolet in Costa Mesa Calif.? Very interesting...we have on with the exact same name here in columbus Ohio. Welcom to the board! I will have to argue about the truck not being good in the snow...mine has been great the last 2 winters. Looks like you have a pretty nice example there to start off with.

07-31-2003, 04:25 PM	#43
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	welcome from central california. were it never snows. Ok well we got some on the mountains around here but it melted in like an hour. Glad to have you here. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

07-31-2003, 04:44 PM	#44
69girl Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 671	Welcome aboard, glad you found your way here & actually signed up!! told you there were tons of people who know their sh!t here!!! Plus since girls are a minority around here we need to get the numbers up there so we can eventually take over!!! Remember women have a longer life span than men so when you all croak we get your trucks!!!!

07-31-2003, 06:12 PM	#46
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Nothing more sexy (in my opinion) then a woman driving a truck,, and of course,, even more if its a 67-72 Chevy! __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

07-31-2003, 08:00 PM	#47
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	Um...I agree. Increase the women! Oh, and welcome to the board. __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283

07-31-2003, 08:00 PM	#48
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07-31-2003, 08:28 PM	#49
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Howdy from Nashville! __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

07-31-2003, 08:50 PM	#50
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	It is customary to show pics by new members. You can show your truck and fiancee too if you want. LOL Welcome from Missouri for now. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

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