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06-06-2008, 10:07 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO
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New 70 owner in KCMO
Just bought a 1970 Custom/10 as a project for my girlfriend and I to restore together. Found this pickup on craiglist and watched the price fall for almost a month until I couldn't resist. I was pleasantly suprised to find very little rust other than the usual culprits (rockers/corners/cab supports) however this was used as a work truck and the bedsides have been beat pretty hard, but nothing a few patch panel won't clean up very nice. Plans for this truck include a 3/4 drop, disk brakes all around, A/C conversion (to keep the girlfriend happy), relocation of the gas tank (my 6'3 frame needs a little extra room!), and a 440ci BBC mated to a 5 speed out of a '97 1500.
So after looking at some of the valuable information being shared on this board I decided to sign up and share what I have to offer and hopefully glean some tricks from those who have been doing this a heck of a lot longer than I have...haha! I look forward to getting to know the crowd and especially to see how many Kansas City area members there are. Suppose I better get pack to part reasearching...er, I mean work... 
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06-06-2008, 10:09 AM
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Happy Camper
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Northern California
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Re: New 70 owner in KCMO
Welcome aboard from Northern California. Keep us posted on your progress.
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06-06-2008, 10:39 AM
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Is a bullfrog waterproof?
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: OLATHE, KANSAS
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Re: New 70 owner in KCMO
Welcome to the board neighbor. A lot of great people here and lots of knowledge for the asking.
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"It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt." Ben Franklin __________________ 1970 Chevy shortbed 2002 Harley Custom Chopper (Long sucker) 1998 K2500 5.7L 5-speed Longbed 1st two are My son's toys...they just live in my garage! 1997 GMC K1500 Suburban 1993 S-10 Blazer 4D (youngest son's daily driver) 2000 Dodge Ram 4WD Ext. Cab (5.9L) Wife is a late year 1951 |
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06-06-2008, 10:57 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO
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Re: New 70 owner in KCMO
Thanks! As soon as I really get started on it I will start a project thread, but so far I've only had time to rebuild the carb and set the timing to get it running a little better for the time being. I have a rental house I'm remodeling and as soon as thats done its game on for this ol' pickup.
Just a small humorous note those familiar with KC will appreciate: The guy had the carb tuned so rich just to keep it running that I drained over 1/2 a tank driving it home from Belton to Independence...its better now, but I think the vacuum controled advance is causing me problems because it still doesn't like the throttle dropped when under load, but it'll rev through the roof in park...
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06-06-2008, 11:12 AM
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Its always something!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: FT Worth,TX
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Re: New 70 owner in KCMO
Welcome from FT Worth TX.
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06-06-2008, 11:36 AM
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Gone Fishing
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135
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Re: New 70 owner in KCMO
Welcome to the board from Texas
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06-06-2008, 12:41 PM
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Arrived on a Pale Horse
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SnagTown Indiana
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Re: New 70 owner in KCMO
Hi, and welcome, from Indiana.
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06-06-2008, 09:41 PM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: New 70 owner in KCMO
 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 bring a few things to your attention.... Midwest All Truck Nat's in Riverside, MO (North Kansas City) 2008 Board Meet in Big Sandy, TN
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06-06-2008, 10:02 PM
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Nothing to see here.....
 
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Location: Shawnee, KS
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Re: New 70 owner in KCMO
70 Bigblock,
Nice to have another KC area person aboard! We have many board members around this area, from Mid MO to Mid KS and all are stand up guys. Also, there are several members in your immediate area that have and sell good used parts. Again, nice to have you here. Post up any questions you may have. There is an absolute wealth of information this board has concerning our rigs!!!
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06-06-2008, 10:33 PM
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Step Brother
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Location: K-town
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Re: New 70 owner in KCMO
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06-06-2008, 11:45 PM
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Re: New 70 owner in KCMO
Welcome from Hardin, MO
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06-07-2008, 05:15 AM
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Re: New 70 owner in KCMO
Welcome to the boards
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06-07-2008, 08:35 AM
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Step Brother
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Re: New 70 owner in KCMO
 FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!
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06-07-2008, 11:00 AM
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On the fast track to nowhere..
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Splendora, Texas
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Re: New 70 owner in KCMO
from South Texas!
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06-07-2008, 11:06 AM
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Re: New 70 owner in KCMO
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
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06-07-2008, 12:51 PM
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Right on the line, baby!
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Phila, PA 19130
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Re: New 70 owner in KCMO
Welcome to the board from Philadelphia. Sounds like you've got a great project!
-Todd
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06-07-2008, 10:13 PM
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Born a Chevy Man
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Re: New 70 owner in KCMO
Welcome from Western Kentucky.
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06-09-2008, 10:28 AM
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Re: New 70 owner in KCMO
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06-09-2008, 10:33 AM
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Re: New 70 owner in KCMO
welcome2: from So.TEXAS!
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06-10-2008, 12:39 PM
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Keepin it runnin!
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Re: New 70 owner in KCMO
From CT!!Frank
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06-11-2008, 02:56 AM
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Location: Smack-dab in the middle of "The land of fruits and nuts", Sacramento, CA
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Re: New 70 owner in KCMO
Hello and a warm welcome from Sacramento, CA.
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06-11-2008, 04:50 PM
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Chevy's Rock!
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Re: New 70 owner in KCMO
Welcome from Lebanon, Ohio!
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RIP Mr Ron
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Re: New 70 owner in KCMO
Welcome to the site from Big Sandy, West Tennessee.
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