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popstruck · 11-25-2007, 01:44 PM

83' shortbed stepside (right???)
http://bp1.blogger.com/_1obh4uc4ABE/...00-h/truck.JPG
Brand new to the world of trucks and Chevys. I have absolutely no clue as to how to do this but, I inherited this truck from my dad and he loved it and I couldn't figure out why. Now, I love it and I want to restore it. I have never worked on cars before but I figure I've come to the right place to gain knowledge about doing this. I don't have a bucket of money but I've got time and you need one or the other, I'm guessing. It runs but it's all rusted out on the passenger side and the bed needs to be replaced. The interior is godawful, well I could go on and on.

Anyway, Hi everyone! I'm glad to be here.

BACKYARD88 · 11-25-2007, 02:15 PM

You came to the right place alright. There is more information about Chevy and GMC trucks here than anywhere else! Glad to have you!

popstruck · 11-25-2007, 02:20 PM

I read your whole thread about your rebuild on the '71. It was awe inspiring. It made me hopeful that I can get this truck torn down and rebuilt.

jsbgump · 11-25-2007, 02:59 PM

welcome to the board from Texas

Pickles · 11-25-2007, 03:49 PM

Welcome from Tn

papawswrench · 11-25-2007, 04:10 PM

Welcome from Texas!

72BlckButy · 11-25-2007, 04:10 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Cyclone44 · 11-25-2007, 04:11 PM

from Knoxville

BigDaddyDave · 11-25-2007, 05:49 PM

Welcome to the board from NC.

C10-Driver · 11-25-2007, 09:23 PM

Welcome from Canada.

krue · 11-26-2007, 10:13 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

shaneschevys · 11-26-2007, 11:10 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

droppedgmc · 11-26-2007, 12:38 PM

welcome from WA

LOW DOUGH · 11-26-2007, 01:01 PM

Welcome From Dallas, TX

85gmcguy · 11-26-2007, 06:29 PM

Welcome from Western North Carolina

You're in the right place, you can really learn a lot here!

Jerry Jones · 11-26-2007, 06:57 PM

Welcome aboard from Northern California

L0WRIDE · 11-27-2007, 04:12 AM

to the boards

Old Chevy Mech · 11-28-2007, 11:44 AM

from CT!

Frank

**1971K54X4** · 12-04-2007, 08:08 AM

to the board from Iowa.

**Ron 586** · 12-07-2007, 02:01 AM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

brianthelion02 · 12-08-2007, 10:26 PM

Welcome from AZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-10-2007, 06:37 AM

From West TN

**Canadian694x4** · 12-10-2007, 06:26 PM

Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!

86swb · 12-11-2007, 10:59 AM

Welcome from Western Kentucky.

11-25-2007, 01:44 PM	#1
popstruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Redford, Michigan Posts: 3	Hi from a Total Newbie 83' shortbed stepside (right???) http://bp1.blogger.com/_1obh4uc4ABE/...00-h/truck.JPG Brand new to the world of trucks and Chevys. I have absolutely no clue as to how to do this but, I inherited this truck from my dad and he loved it and I couldn't figure out why. Now, I love it and I want to restore it. I have never worked on cars before but I figure I've come to the right place to gain knowledge about doing this. I don't have a bucket of money but I've got time and you need one or the other, I'm guessing. It runs but it's all rusted out on the passenger side and the bed needs to be replaced. The interior is godawful, well I could go on and on. Anyway, Hi everyone! I'm glad to be here. Last edited by popstruck; 11-25-2007 at 02:08 PM. Reason: to correct photo link

11-25-2007, 02:15 PM	#2
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Hi from a Total Newbie You came to the right place alright. There is more information about Chevy and GMC trucks here than anywhere else! Glad to have you! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

11-25-2007, 02:20 PM	#3
popstruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Redford, Michigan Posts: 3	Re: Hi from a Total Newbie I read your whole thread about your rebuild on the '71. It was awe inspiring. It made me hopeful that I can get this truck torn down and rebuilt.

11-25-2007, 02:59 PM	#4
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11-26-2007, 10:13 AM	#11
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