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05-30-2008, 09:49 PM
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Matt...New guy.
Hi guys. I actually logged on here several months ago, but never got around to signing in here.
I'm another old retired US Navy guy (43). I live in western Kentucky. I work in the Gulf of Mexico on an oil platform....No, I can't do anything about gas prices... They don't give me a break either. I've got a 91 GMC K-5 Jimmy that I've had for six or seven years. Bought it while I ws finishing up my Canoe Club time in Florida. It's my off-road toy. Of course, I made my 16 year old son drive it for a while so he could really understand gas prices. Now, he loves it and hates gas pumps. I just picked up an 86 Chev K-10 shortbed. It needs some love, but it has a great body, and most of the drivetrain is solid. 305 swapped for a 383. 12 bolt rear...I didn't think they were using 12 bolts in half tons by 86, so it must be swapped in, also. Needs a new seat, gas tanks, headers, and just some TLC. Not sure if I'll keep it or sell it when I'm done. We'll see. I'm still looking for 69 to 72 Blazer, or shortbed...or longbed...2 or 4 wheel drive... Hmmm... Maybe both. I'll have more...I've owned eight or nine over the years. I can't even tell you how many 73 to 91's I've had over the years. I love them, too. I drive newer crap as daily drivers. Wife has an 02 Yukon SLT. I have an 06 Z-71 crew cab. Son drives a 91 S-10 blazer (after driving the lifted/locked/4:56 geared Jimmy, he was ready for some gas mileage.  That's it for now. I appreciate the help so far. Maybe I can help out some of you guys, too! Thanks,
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Matt 91 GMC K-5 Jimmy 350/700R4/241/10boltX2 W/4:56's/locked. 6inch Softride on 35's. Starting to show signs of trail life... 86 Chev K-10 Short 383/350/208/10&12bolt Gonna be the pretty truck... |
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05-30-2008, 10:09 PM
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Arrived on a Pale Horse
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Re: Matt...New guy.
Hey, Matt. Welcome, from Indiana.
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05-31-2008, 12:28 AM
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On the fast track to nowhere..
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Re: Matt...New guy.
 from South Texas!
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05-31-2008, 01:18 AM
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Re: Matt...New guy.
Welcome from Arizona!!
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05-31-2008, 01:43 AM
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Re: Matt...New guy.
Welcome from Sin City!
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05-31-2008, 02:56 AM
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Re: Matt...New guy.
Welcome from Central California!
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05-31-2008, 04:08 AM
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Step Brother
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Re: Matt...New guy.
from Knoxville Tn....
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05-31-2008, 07:38 AM
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Gone Fishing
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Re: Matt...New guy.
Welcome to the board from Texas
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05-31-2008, 06:30 PM
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Re: Matt...New guy.
from Ca.
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05-31-2008, 11:45 PM
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Re: Matt...New guy.
Thanks for the welcome!!!
I already appreciate the help, so far. Hope I can help out others, too.
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Matt 91 GMC K-5 Jimmy 350/700R4/241/10boltX2 W/4:56's/locked. 6inch Softride on 35's. Starting to show signs of trail life... 86 Chev K-10 Short 383/350/208/10&12bolt Gonna be the pretty truck... |
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06-01-2008, 12:59 AM
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Step Brother
 
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Re: Matt...New guy.
Welcome from Knoxville TN!!!
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06-01-2008, 01:21 PM
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RIP Mr Ron
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Re: Matt...New guy.
Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.
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06-01-2008, 02:30 PM
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Designated A-hole!
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Re: Matt...New guy.
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
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06-02-2008, 11:10 AM
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Keepin it runnin!
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Re: Matt...New guy.
from CT! Good to see some more ex navy brethren!Frank
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06-02-2008, 02:48 PM
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Tot Roddin'
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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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06-03-2008, 01:14 AM
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Its always something!
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Re: Matt...New guy.
Welcome from FT Worth TX.
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06-07-2008, 05:05 AM
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Re: Matt...New guy.
Welcome to the boards
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06-07-2008, 01:02 PM
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Right on the line, baby!
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Re: Matt...New guy.
Welcome from Philadelphia-
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06-07-2008, 10:10 PM
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Born a Chevy Man
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Re: Matt...New guy.
Welcome from Western Kentucky.
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06-11-2008, 04:59 PM
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Chevy's Rock!
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Re: Matt...New guy.
Welcome from Lebanon, Ohio!
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06-11-2008, 11:11 PM
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Re: Matt...New guy.
Matt, So what your saying is the gas prices are your fault?
You came to the right place looking for the 69-72. There is so much information on here. If you don't actually find one on here someone on here might tell you where one is for sale that you could get to. On top of that, just when you think you knew enough to make a educated purchase you find out even more information about what options were available on what years that might even help sweeten the deal when you find one your going to go look over and find some hard to get options you didn't even think about. Welcome to the Boards!
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06-12-2008, 01:37 AM
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Re: Matt...New guy.
Hello Matt and a warm welcome from California!
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06-12-2008, 10:22 PM
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Re: Matt...New guy.
Welcome from sunny California!
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06-12-2008, 11:54 PM
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Re: Matt...New guy.
welcome from nc
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06-15-2008, 01:05 PM
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They call me the Breeze...
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Re: Matt...New guy.
Welcome from NY!
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