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slash crashley · 12-02-2007, 06:14 PM

hey there folks.

i've been lurking around the boards for a month or so now. just picked up an 82 chev custom deluxe. I6 3 on the floor.

so far it's caused me a little grief but i'm optimistic for the long term objective.

on the way home from the PO's house the 3 speed shifter jammed up and the truck had to be towed the remaining 6 miles home. since then, the steering column locked up and the key couldn't turn it over. (it was smooth as pebble plucked from a stream and slimmer than a license plate). i got a replacement ignition switch but haven't put it in yet.

plans include: 18-20" wheels with 5/7 static drop, paint and body, buckets and console, 350 swap etc etc $$$$. in the order actually.

happy to be here, this place is a wealth of knowlege.

Cyclone44 · 12-02-2007, 06:31 PM

from Knoxville Tn...Keep that inline

slash crashley · 12-02-2007, 08:57 PM

hey thanks for the welcome.

perhaps i should mention i'm originally from hamilton, ontario, canada. all the trucks like mine back home are full o' rust and / or cheese.

the 350 swap is waaay last on my list of things to do. the engine runs like a champ. why replace what isn't broken, right? before i picked up the truck i thought it'd be gutless, but it goes pretty good for what it is. are there some performance type add-ons i can install for a few extra horses and / or shine?

krue · 12-02-2007, 10:14 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

L0WRIDE · 12-02-2007, 10:57 PM

to the boards

shaneschevys · 12-03-2007, 01:31 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

jsbgump · 12-03-2007, 01:43 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

72BlckButy · 12-04-2007, 12:17 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

BigDaddyDave · 12-04-2007, 07:37 AM

Welcome to the board from NC.

Old Chevy Mech · 12-04-2007, 08:32 AM

from CT!

Frank

**1971K54X4** · 12-04-2007, 08:42 AM

Welcome to the board from Iowa.

C10-Driver · 12-04-2007, 12:39 PM

Welcome from British Columbia.

slash crashley · 12-06-2007, 04:00 PM

BC = best coast. i just about moved there from hamilton, ontario, before i moved here (orlando). you guys got lots of snow yet?

thanks for the very warm welcome, everyone. this is quite the friendly community.

C10-Driver · 12-06-2007, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slash crashley

BC = best coast. i just about moved there from hamilton, ontario, before i moved here (orlando). you guys got lots of snow yet?

thanks for the very warm welcome, everyone. this is quite the friendly community.

I live in the sunny Okanagan (although it's not too sunny right now). We did have a fair bit of snow until a few days ago... It warmed up to 55 degrees this week and it's pretty much gone in the valley bottoms. As nice as that might be for BC, I would rather be in Florida right now.

**Ron 586** · 12-07-2007, 01:41 AM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

brianthelion02 · 12-08-2007, 10:38 PM

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

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-10-2007, 06:41 AM

From West TN

Pickles · 12-10-2007, 06:57 AM

Welcome from Tennessee

**Canadian694x4** · 12-10-2007, 06:11 PM

Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!

86swb · 12-11-2007, 11:10 AM

Welcome from Western Kentucky.

12-02-2007, 06:14 PM	#1
slash crashley lucky knuckles Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: orlando, florida Posts: 124	greetings from sunny florida! hey there folks. i've been lurking around the boards for a month or so now. just picked up an 82 chev custom deluxe. I6 3 on the floor. so far it's caused me a little grief but i'm optimistic for the long term objective. on the way home from the PO's house the 3 speed shifter jammed up and the truck had to be towed the remaining 6 miles home. since then, the steering column locked up and the key couldn't turn it over. (it was smooth as pebble plucked from a stream and slimmer than a license plate). i got a replacement ignition switch but haven't put it in yet. plans include: 18-20" wheels with 5/7 static drop, paint and body, buckets and console, 350 swap etc etc $$$$. in the order actually. happy to be here, this place is a wealth of knowlege.

12-02-2007, 06:31 PM	#2
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: greetings from sunny florida! from Knoxville Tn...Keep that inline

12-02-2007, 08:57 PM	#3
slash crashley lucky knuckles Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: orlando, florida Posts: 124	Re: greetings from sunny florida! hey thanks for the welcome. perhaps i should mention i'm originally from hamilton, ontario, canada. all the trucks like mine back home are full o' rust and / or cheese. the 350 swap is waaay last on my list of things to do. the engine runs like a champ. why replace what isn't broken, right? before i picked up the truck i thought it'd be gutless, but it goes pretty good for what it is. are there some performance type add-ons i can install for a few extra horses and / or shine?

12-02-2007, 10:14 PM	#4
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12-03-2007, 01:31 AM	#6
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12-03-2007, 01:43 AM	#7
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12-04-2007, 08:32 AM	#10
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12-04-2007, 08:42 AM	#11
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12-04-2007, 12:39 PM	#12
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12-06-2007, 04:00 PM	#13
slash crashley lucky knuckles Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: orlando, florida Posts: 124	Re: greetings from sunny florida! BC = best coast. i just about moved there from hamilton, ontario, before i moved here (orlando). you guys got lots of snow yet? thanks for the very warm welcome, everyone. this is quite the friendly community.

12-07-2007, 01:41 AM	#15
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12-08-2007, 10:38 PM	#16
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12-10-2007, 06:41 AM	#17
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12-10-2007, 06:57 AM	#18
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12-11-2007, 11:10 AM	#20
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