04-17-2006, 09:30 AM | #1 |
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hello from texas
hello, from texas. new to this web page, let me introduce myself, Im 31, I just like classic trucks. I currently have a 1971 short bed, low wheel base bed chevy pickup. I need to upgrade the engine and transmission, currently has all original 6cyl. straight engine, with the original stick shift manual 4 gear transmission.
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04-17-2006, 09:36 AM | #2 |
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Re: hello from texas
where in Texas?
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04-17-2006, 10:22 AM | #3 |
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Re: hello from texas
Hi there, from way up north.
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04-17-2006, 01:02 PM | #4 |
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welcome from Maine
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04-17-2006, 02:03 PM | #5 |
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welcome from weatherford,tx
there is nothing wrong with the original 6cyl.engine and a 4 speed.i would upgrade to power steering and power brakes if you don't already have them. |
04-17-2006, 02:59 PM | #6 |
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Another From Canada!
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04-17-2006, 04:48 PM | #11 |
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Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan
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04-17-2006, 05:32 PM | #13 |
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Are you from Brownsville? Have you ever gone to the RGV truck BBQ's?
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04-17-2006, 06:30 PM | #14 |
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Howdy!
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04-18-2006, 08:20 AM | #15 |
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Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
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04-18-2006, 07:15 PM | #16 |
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Welcome from Oklahoma!!
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04-19-2006, 07:36 AM | #17 |
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04-19-2006, 04:30 PM | #18 |
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From West TN
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04-19-2006, 10:11 PM | #19 |
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Welcome to the board from Ohio.
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04-23-2006, 02:52 AM | #20 |
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04-25-2006, 09:58 PM | #21 |
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from PA!
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04-27-2006, 01:19 AM | #22 |
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from KY!
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05-09-2006, 05:37 PM | #23 |
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Welcome from Western Kentucky.
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05-10-2006, 11:04 PM | #24 |
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Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. If you are into old trucks you are at the right place. Waiting for pictures.
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05-13-2006, 11:03 PM | #25 |
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Welcome from FT Worth.
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