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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Highlands, NC
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Well I finally took my truck out on its maiden voyage. I've wanted to drive this truck since I was a little kid and I finally got to drive it! For those of you who don't know the story behind the truck, click here- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226340 I didn't have any problems with it other than it was running pretty rich. I had also never driven a big block before- wow. It makes my LS1 6-speed Camaro seem slow. The manual steering and brakes took a little getting used to, but I'm fine with them now. I had to fabricate my own big block clutch linkage (pictured below) since I was unable to locate one. Now I just have some minor tuning and major traction issues to contend with. The truck will eventually get painted dark grey and have a bright red interior, and maybe get lowered a little more. It will stay in it's current state for a while since I'm out of money and I'm headed for UTI Nascar school in August. For now I just want to enjoy driving it and work on areas that require time and elbow grease instead of money. Thanks for looking. This is the best website in existence! -Russ
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'70 GMC SWB step-side- 454, 4 speed, air bags (in progress) '09 CTS-V M6 '03 Sierra SWB Z71 '82 Yamaha Seca XJ650R Turbo! '04 Yamaha FZ6 |
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MY EX DRIVES A BROOM
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Herington, KS
Posts: 869
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Re: Finally got my truck on the road! pics!
nice
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They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International |
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Bakersfield,CA
Posts: 7,893
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Re: Finally got my truck on the road! pics!
thats a *****in truck even with the paint how it is, engine looks awesome and its nice to hear your story and see that you can jump in and drive the truck now
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67-72 Addict!
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: The TAX State!
Posts: 7,857
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Re: Finally got my truck on the road! pics!
Congrats Russ!. Cool truck you got there. I like your rims
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: at work
Posts: 2,552
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Re: Finally got my truck on the road! pics!
Nice work! Get your education first these trucks will be there--Good Luck!
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 142
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Re: Finally got my truck on the road! pics!
I know you feel good about getting the ole truck back on the road.
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Will it run today?
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: DFW, Texas
Posts: 272
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Re: Finally got my truck on the road! pics!
Congrats, that looks great!!
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Yukon Oklahoma
Posts: 2,647
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Re: Finally got my truck on the road! pics!
Looks good, nice job.
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Happiness is towing your "new" truck home. 1972 C-10 1982 GMC (parts truck??) ![]() 1969 c10 parts truck 1969 C-10 ( my sons) 1992 Silverado 4X4 (now the boys truck)(now mine again ![]() 2002 Tarus (my wife loves that car) |
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Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
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Re: Finally got my truck on the road! pics!
Congratulations! Just got my 70 K5 driveable so I know the joy your feeling. Very nice rims!
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Location: Idaho
Posts: 4,034
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Re: Finally got my truck on the road! pics!
Damn, Isn't it always wonderful to drive a truck for the first time, especially after such a long wait like yours.
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: OKLAHOMA
Posts: 140
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Re: Finally got my truck on the road! pics!
Very nice truck. Good luck in school!
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Broke and still trying
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Alameda, CA
Posts: 562
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Re: Finally got my truck on the road! pics!
Sweet! Keep up the great work!
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