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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Acton
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A blessing in disguise
About 9 months ago I was in an accident and my truck got all messed up. I was pretty pissed especially having to battle the insurance company for a good settlement. Well finally we settled and got almost 3000 for it. Now i'm getting a new 350 engine and getting the stock 283 out of here, with performance heads a 750 cfm edelbrock carb and down the line a performance camshaft and a new 700R4 Tranny with overdrive replacing the stock powerglide, i'm fixing her up with power brakes/steering, redoing the front end, complete electrical of the truck, new gauges, seat re-upholstered, etc. I got the bed off and i'm re-doing all the wood. This is gonna be one sweet truck when i get done with her. I used to love classic cars/trucks before but now that i got a major project on my hands, i'm considering a career with this
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Re: A blessing in disguise
Glad it's gonna work out for you.
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"If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. ![]() We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" |
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The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
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Re: A blessing in disguise
Agreed, where was it hit? did you get to save the
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Mount Vernon, MO
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Re: A blessing in disguise
Don't give up on it. My truck was basically in the same situation with the previous owner. Here it is today. Good luck!
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: at work
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Re: A blessing in disguise
nice truck mr. daj 67
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Bakersfield,CA
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Re: A blessing in disguise
man these trucks look good nomatter what shape there in
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The Original HotRod KnifeMaker
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Location: Tenino, Washington
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Re: A blessing in disguise
Take your time and do the best work you possibly can within your budget- you will be very pleased later. Hope to see more pics as you go along. Sometimes the progress pics are what keep us going, and going, and going...
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Chevy Guy
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Chesapeake City, Maryland
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Re: A blessing in disguise
Sexiest looking engine bay I've seen in a long time. Nice job daj.
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Acton
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Re: A blessing in disguise
it was hit right in the front . the bumper was destroyed, the right fender caved in and grille assembly caved in as well. I had to saw through the grille guard to get it off, same with the bumper. I need to get the chassis straighened though
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Acton
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Re: A blessing in disguise
Wow daj that is a beautiful truck. I could never get enough classic chevy trucks, i love them
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