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05-02-2008, 04:26 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Hudson, Maine
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FNG from Hudson, Maine
Howdy -
I'm looking forward to getting to know you guys (and gals?) in my quest to restore my high school pickup truck. I live in Maine and my truck has been rotting into the ground behind my mom's house out in Seattle for 11 years now. She's had many offers to buy it or just "haul that old piece of junk off" but she said no, bless her heart. She used to drive it to the dump and back, but it quit running, and if you've been to the Pacific Northwest, you know what that climate does to neglected vehicles. I went out for a visit in March and it nearly made me cry to see what has become of my once proud baby. I changed the points and condenser, threw in a fresh battery and some gas and he fired right up. It was a blast to drive (without tags or insurance, I know, I'm a sinner). My mom wanted to sell it, and I returned home with the knowledge I'd never see my old truck again. I certainly couldn't afford to drive it or have it hauled all the way across country anytime soon. It didn't sit right with me, and after a week and a half of stomach aches and sleepless nights, I called up my mom and asked her to reconsider. Wasn't I surprised to find out she felt the same way and didn't want to see the truck leave the family. I talked her into clearing out a spot in her garage to store the truck out of the rain until I can come get it next summer. Believe it or not, my fiance, who doesn't understand my passion for old cars and trucks, actually suggested we save up and drive the truck back to Maine next summer as a delayed Honeymoon. Guess I picked a good one. So, that's the story. My truck is a 1971 GMC C1500 Camper Special, orange with a black top, 350/350 combo, custom rims, and a lot of bumps and bruises acquired through many years of service. I can't wait to bring him home to begin his resto/customization, now that I have acquired the skills, tools, garage, and confidence to do the job right. Even though the truck is not in my posession at this time, I'm hoping to gather all kinds of info and sources. Hell, I've even considered finding a donor 4x4 K chassis to convert MY truck, since 2WD pickups are not very practical here in Maine. Wow, I talk too much. Sambone.
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05-02-2008, 05:38 PM
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Gone Fishing
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135
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Re: FNG from Hudson, Maine
Welcome to the board from Texas
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05-02-2008, 05:53 PM
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Its always something!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: FT Worth,TX
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Re: FNG from Hudson, Maine
Welcome from FT Worth TX.
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05-02-2008, 05:56 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Hudson, Maine
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Re: FNG from Hudson, Maine
Thanks y'all. I sometimes miss living in Texas, I like the heat and it seams the climate is much nicer to old tin.
However, I don't have to worry about snakes and scorpions and tornadoes, etc. up here, although if it meant having an easier time finding rust-free goodies to work with, well, I might put up with the creepy-crawlies and sand devils.
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05-02-2008, 08:15 PM
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Step Brother
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: K-town
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Re: FNG from Hudson, Maine
Welcome from Knoxville Tn....
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05-03-2008, 05:54 AM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: FNG from Hudson, Maine
 to the board from Mid-MO!!!You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. Just to wanted to bring this to your attention.... 2008 Board Meet in Big Sandy, TN
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05-03-2008, 06:13 AM
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One day...
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Tuttle, Ok
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Re: FNG from Hudson, Maine
Welcome from OKC!!
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05-03-2008, 07:16 AM
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Re: FNG from Hudson, Maine
Welcome to the boards
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05-03-2008, 02:56 PM
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Arrived on a Pale Horse
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SnagTown Indiana
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Re: FNG from Hudson, Maine
Welcome, from Indiana, another place where 2wd trucks aren't practical.
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05-03-2008, 03:46 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Hudson, Maine
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Re: FNG from Hudson, Maine
Thanks for the warm welcome evrybody!
I can't wait to get my truck home - looking at all the project trucks around here is torture. A good kind of torture.
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05-03-2008, 03:56 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Pine Ridge Florida
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Re: FNG from Hudson, Maine
Welcome from Mass. I may have info on a good parts place in Maine for parts. I'll see if I can find the number.
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05-03-2008, 04:26 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Hudson, Maine
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Re: FNG from Hudson, Maine
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That idea started last fall when I drove past a 70-71 GMC 4x4 for sale where the body was toast but claimed to run great ... those hweels got to turning right quick. Too broke to afford it at the time, but they are out there. Hopefully I can rescue at least one poor beast from the clutches of the crusher.
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05-03-2008, 08:08 PM
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Re: FNG from Hudson, Maine
Welcome to the board from Lazy New Mexico - Jason
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05-03-2008, 09:28 PM
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On the fast track to nowhere..
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Re: FNG from Hudson, Maine
from South Texas
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05-04-2008, 01:01 AM
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Re: FNG from Hudson, Maine
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
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05-04-2008, 03:42 AM
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Nothing to see here.....
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Shawnee, KS
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Re: FNG from Hudson, Maine
Welcome Aboard, from tornado alley; Shawnee, KS!!!
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05-06-2008, 02:38 AM
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Step Brother
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: knoxville TN
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Re: FNG from Hudson, Maine
FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!
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05-06-2008, 03:46 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Hudson, Maine
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Re: FNG from Hudson, Maine
Thanks again for the welcome - I got my mom to send me some pics I took of my truck when I was out in Seattle in March. This ought to keep me fired up to get my truck home all the sooner.
I was at a local wrecking yard this weekend and I found a 69-72 GMC K1500 that I think I might try to pick up ... it has all the sheetmetal in decent shape that I would need, plus a mean 4X4 setup WITH a plow already on it. If I could put these two trucks together to make 1, I could justify the swap and get rid of the P.O.S. 78 Bronco plow truck I have now. God I hate Fords. I can't even tell you how many times I had to fix that truck in several feet of snow in sub-zero temperatures this winter just to get my driveway plowed... ugh. How cool would it be to get my baby back home AND have a killer plow truck to boot? Anyway ... 
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05-08-2008, 01:15 PM
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Born a Chevy Man
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Re: FNG from Hudson, Maine
Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky.
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05-09-2008, 09:22 PM
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Keepin it runnin!
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Re: FNG from Hudson, Maine
from CT!Frank
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05-13-2008, 07:31 PM
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RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~
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Re: FNG from Hudson, Maine
Welcome to the board fro NC.
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05-16-2008, 08:17 PM
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Re: FNG from Hudson, Maine
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05-18-2008, 11:26 PM
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Re: FNG from Hudson, Maine
Welcome to the board from southern oregon.
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06-01-2008, 01:59 PM
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RIP Mr Ron
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Re: FNG from Hudson, Maine
Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.
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