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07-10-2008, 09:39 PM
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"Oh well, it's a driver."
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Nashville, TN
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Nashville newbie checking in...
First off, I hope I'm doing this posting thing right; I've never done this before. I've been into reading about all things automotive ever since I could hold a magazine, but now I'm a homeowner (and more importantly, a garage owner) and I've actually got the space to get my hands dirty and gain firsthand gearhead experience, which means I've got to seek out advice from people with more experience than myself. I found this site right after I bought this longbed 72 cheyenne:
It was a solid old beast, a 402/power brakes/power steering truck with a pretty straight body, even though it was rusty in the normal places. I learned three things through my experience with this truck: 1. Never buy a vehicle without a title. I eventually got it straightened out, but what a pain in the butt! 2. Even when converted to HEI ignition, a crusty old carbed big block is not the most practical choice for a daily driver. The bigger the hurry you're in, the less likely it is to want to start. 3. I would love to have another one of these trucks one day. But it just wasn't quite the right fit for me -- I wanted something that cranked every time and got a little better mileage, since it was going to be my daily driver. So after making about a thousand phone calls to get a legal title, I sold it and turned my attention to my second favorite body style: 88-98. My best friend had a lowered, loud 89 shortwide when we were in high school, and I never got over it. Those shortbed, regular cab trucks are just tough looking. Plus, if I'm gonna get my feet wet working on my own stuff, what better motor than a 350? So I found this: I gotta say, I'm enjoying it a ton, and I'm looking forward to spending a lot of time under the hood. Immediate plans include getting catback duals (a truck like this just has to sound right) and replacing valve stem seals -- I get the occasional puff of smoke when I give it gas, especially when going into reverse...not sure why that is, but I think it's gotta be the stem seals. Long term, I'd love to put on a pair of vortec heads (it's a 93 with new-style grille and mirrors), and an edelbrock performer multi-point efi kit. Of course, then I'd want to go ahead and rebuild the bottom end (it has 164k+ on it right now), and the tranny will need attention at that point, and of course, there's that open 3.08 diff that I'd love to replace with a posi 3.42 and disc brakes. I've got the imagination, now I only need the budget and the time, right?  Anyway, thanks in advance for welcoming a newcomer and I'll see you down the road.
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07-11-2008, 12:55 AM
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Gone Fishing
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135
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Re: Nashville newbie checking in...
Welcome to the board from Texas
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07-11-2008, 01:30 AM
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Its always something!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: FT Worth,TX
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Re: Nashville newbie checking in...
Welcome from FT Worth TX.
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07-11-2008, 07:16 AM
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Arrived on a Pale Horse
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SnagTown Indiana
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Re: Nashville newbie checking in...
Hi, and welcome from Indiana!
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07-11-2008, 08:58 AM
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Step Brother
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: K-town
Posts: 4,029
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Re: Nashville newbie checking in...
 from Knoxville Tn....
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07-11-2008, 02:55 PM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 24,461
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Re: Nashville newbie checking in...
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 this weekend!!!
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-Nate  1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 07-11-2008 at 02:55 PM. |
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07-11-2008, 05:05 PM
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Step Brother
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: knoxville TN
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Re: Nashville newbie checking in...
FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!
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07-11-2008, 05:27 PM
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They call me the Breeze...
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: New York
Posts: 2,251
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Re: Nashville newbie checking in...
Nice trucks, welcome from NY!
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07-14-2008, 11:58 AM
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64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Cypress ,Texas
Posts: 1,516
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Re: Nashville newbie checking in...
Welcome from Baytown, Texas!
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07-14-2008, 11:59 AM
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Keepin it runnin!
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Deep River, CT
Posts: 1,036
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Re: Nashville newbie checking in...
from CT!!Frank
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07-17-2008, 02:56 PM
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On the fast track to nowhere..
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Splendora, Texas
Posts: 5,316
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Re: Nashville newbie checking in...
from South Texas
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07-17-2008, 05:04 PM
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The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
Posts: 30,482
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Re: Nashville newbie checking in...
From WEST TN 
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07-17-2008, 05:23 PM
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Spear and magic helmet!
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 1,226
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Re: Nashville newbie checking in...
Howdy from just down the road in Murfreesboro
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07-17-2008, 08:41 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Princeton, Ky
Posts: 41
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Re: Nashville newbie checking in...
Welcome from West KY...
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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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07-17-2008, 09:06 PM
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One day...
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Tuttle, Ok
Posts: 9,240
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Re: Nashville newbie checking in...
 from OKC!
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07-19-2008, 08:12 PM
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PROJECT 7DEUCE
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: GRANTS PASS OR
Posts: 21,608
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Re: Nashville newbie checking in...
Welcome to the board from southern oregon..
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GO BIG GREEN  GO DUCKSMEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. |
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07-19-2008, 10:32 PM
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
Posts: 36,450
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Re: Nashville newbie checking in...
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
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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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08-25-2008, 03:56 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Posts: 2,166
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Re: Nashville newbie checking in...
Welcome to the boards
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