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ureckme · 01-25-2005, 05:43 AM

I should have done this a while back, but I dont like to talk about me very much. With a little push from my family here goes, I'm 43, 3 kids youngest 13. 2 1/2 grandkids oldest 6. I spent most my younger years drag raceing Big Block Mopars, 69 SUPER BEE 440 2x4 - 69 ROAD RUNNER 383 4 SPEED after that Monster Trucks.
I'v a body man / painter for 25 years / Trany builder / Engine builder. Just about anything to do with cars or trucks I'm also certified Frame man. and Welder.
I just started my first Chevy Hot Rod a 73 Chevy SWB 2WD PU 406 CID SBC
58cc ported 194 / 150 Heads ( Temp ) till I get my Sportsman ll heads on
2500 stall conv. 373 gears and still adding Im also in tn custom building choppers Ill send pics. Hope you guys will let me stay awhile.
PS URECKME comes from my email address ureckmefix@cox.net Thanks Matt.

bigblock73 · 01-25-2005, 08:54 AM

Matt, cool truck and neat bike. We won't kick you out, so stay as long as you like!

Welcome to the board from Minnesota.

**N2TRUX** · 01-25-2005, 09:30 AM

Welcome to the forum Matt. You bring a pretty lengthy resume with you. That's cool because we can always use another resident expert in their field. Don't be shy, post those old Mopar pics too. We love hot rods regardless of what badge is on the fender....

Eyegore · 01-25-2005, 10:20 AM

Welcome from a fellow zonie, I always wanted a 73 sw

b.

Slonaker · 01-25-2005, 10:46 AM

I like that bike. My Dad and I built something like that when I was a kid. We cut the back half off one 20" frame, the front half off another, and welded them together. We raked the neck back quite a bit, and used forks from a 26" bike. It was really long and low. It sat so low that the pedals would drag around corners if you were not careful.

Oh, and welcome...

Slonaker

Ric83 · 01-25-2005, 10:48 AM

Welcome to the board. I am sure you will be able to offer plety of useful info to everyone on here.

79C10 · 01-25-2005, 11:00 AM

Welcome

STEVE A WILBURN · 01-25-2005, 11:34 AM

Welcome From Alabama Matt

Blue Beard · 01-25-2005, 12:09 PM

Weclome from SW Washington State....

jberkeley · 01-25-2005, 01:07 PM

matt, welcome from new hampshire..joe berkeley

Paso76GMCstepper · 01-25-2005, 01:14 PM

Welcome from Central California!! I have been looking at new homes in Gilbert. My boys 15 and 17 just moved to Chandler. We are looking at those new Pecos Homes out there in Gilbert.

Nice truck man. My son is looking for one of our "square body" trucks out there.

LOHRTBT · 01-25-2005, 01:28 PM

Welcome!!

benscool1 · 01-25-2005, 03:57 PM

Welcome from IL, its always good to see another person on the board w/a 73!

SanitysBane · 01-25-2005, 08:06 PM

welcome to the board

**swervin ervin** · 01-25-2005, 10:49 PM

Welcome from another old fart.

BTW, I'm 50.

gchemist · 01-25-2005, 10:52 PM

Nice ride!! Can I have a ride? on the bike!!!
Welcome to the board.

Cheesewagon · 01-27-2005, 01:51 AM

A big Welcome from Northern Ohio. Later the cheese.

supersize75k5 · 01-27-2005, 10:25 AM

hey another gilber resident!

hi!

cool project

PHOENIX · 01-27-2005, 06:22 PM

Welcome
Any pictures of vehicles you have painted?
Also from Phoenix, AZ

ureckme · 01-28-2005, 03:43 AM

Thanks guys. I have learned alot here and hope to learn more. I'm always willing to help in any way I can. Even you local guys, we can always help each other out in some way. I dont have many pics. I do have one of the new Preformer and holley a friend gave me. Matt

ureckme · 01-28-2005, 04:29 AM

73 Chevy SWB 406CID 2500 Stall 373 Gears.

01-25-2005, 05:43 AM	#1
ureckme ureckmefixit2@cox.net Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mesa AZ. (Phoenix) Posts: 1,284	New, Old Guy From Arizona I should have done this a while back, but I dont like to talk about me very much. With a little push from my family here goes, I'm 43, 3 kids youngest 13. 2 1/2 grandkids oldest 6. I spent most my younger years drag raceing Big Block Mopars, 69 SUPER BEE 440 2x4 - 69 ROAD RUNNER 383 4 SPEED after that Monster Trucks. I'v a body man / painter for 25 years / Trany builder / Engine builder. Just about anything to do with cars or trucks I'm also certified Frame man. and Welder. I just started my first Chevy Hot Rod a 73 Chevy SWB 2WD PU 406 CID SBC 58cc ported 194 / 150 Heads ( Temp ) till I get my Sportsman ll heads on 2500 stall conv. 373 gears and still adding Im also in tn custom building choppers Ill send pics. Hope you guys will let me stay awhile. PS URECKME comes from my email address ureckmefix@cox.net Thanks Matt. Attached Images

01-25-2005, 08:54 AM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Matt, cool truck and neat bike. We won't kick you out, so stay as long as you like! Welcome to the board from Minnesota. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-25-2005, 09:30 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Welcome to the forum Matt. You bring a pretty lengthy resume with you. That's cool because we can always use another resident expert in their field. Don't be shy, post those old Mopar pics too. We love hot rods regardless of what badge is on the fender.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-25-2005, 10:20 AM	#4
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Welcome from a fellow zonie, I always wanted a 73 sw b. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

01-25-2005, 10:46 AM	#5
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	I like that bike. My Dad and I built something like that when I was a kid. We cut the back half off one 20" frame, the front half off another, and welded them together. We raked the neck back quite a bit, and used forks from a 26" bike. It was really long and low. It sat so low that the pedals would drag around corners if you were not careful. Oh, and welcome... Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

01-25-2005, 10:48 AM	#6
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Welcome to the board. I am sure you will be able to offer plety of useful info to everyone on here. __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

01-25-2005, 11:00 AM	#7
79C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 159	Welcome

01-25-2005, 11:34 AM	#8
STEVE A WILBURN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TONEY ALA Posts: 307	Welcome From Alabama Matt __________________ JUST HAPPY TO BE ALIVE.

01-25-2005, 12:09 PM	#9
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Weclome from SW Washington State.... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-25-2005, 01:07 PM	#10
jberkeley 86 chevy k-10 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: nashua, nh Posts: 121	matt, welcome from new hampshire..joe berkeley

01-25-2005, 01:14 PM	#11
Paso76GMCstepper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Paso Robles, CA Posts: 347	Welcome from Central California!! I have been looking at new homes in Gilbert. My boys 15 and 17 just moved to Chandler. We are looking at those new Pecos Homes out there in Gilbert. Nice truck man. My son is looking for one of our "square body" trucks out there. __________________ Tony "Life is a Team Sport" To the memory of the Hendrick Motorsports Plane Crash Victims

01-25-2005, 01:28 PM	#12
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Welcome!! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-25-2005, 03:57 PM	#13
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	Welcome from IL, its always good to see another person on the board w/a 73! __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

01-25-2005, 08:06 PM	#14
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	welcome to the board __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

01-25-2005, 10:49 PM	#15
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Welcome from another old fart. BTW, I'm 50. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10



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01-25-2005, 10:52 PM	#16
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Nice ride!! Can I have a ride? on the bike!!! Welcome to the board.

01-27-2005, 01:51 AM	#17
Cheesewagon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Perrysburg, Ohio, USA Posts: 409	A big Welcome from Northern Ohio. Later the cheese. __________________ '91 suburban 350 TBI - R 700 4 new daily driver '72 Cheyenne Super 49,000miles 350/350 frame up resto w/ matching numbers.

01-27-2005, 10:25 AM	#18
supersize75k5 the wierd guy Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: PHX ARIZONA Posts: 78	hey another gilber resident! hi! cool project

01-27-2005, 06:22 PM	#19
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Welcome Any pictures of vehicles you have painted? Also from Phoenix, AZ __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

01-28-2005, 03:43 AM	#20
ureckme ureckmefixit2@cox.net Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mesa AZ. (Phoenix) Posts: 1,284	Thanks guys. I have learned alot here and hope to learn more. I'm always willing to help in any way I can. Even you local guys, we can always help each other out in some way. I dont have many pics. I do have one of the new Preformer and holley a friend gave me. Matt

01-28-2005, 04:29 AM	#21
ureckme ureckmefixit2@cox.net Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mesa AZ. (Phoenix) Posts: 1,284	73 Chevy SWB 406CID 2500 Stall 373 Gears. Attached Images

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