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beefshreadder116 · 02-26-2009, 10:20 PM

I am new to this site. workin on a 61 apache, present mods: 74 front cradle, 2 inch drop spindle,2" cut springs, 5" drop rear coils, shortened long bed frame74 12bolt rearend. present drive train: 350 (010) 4 speed saganaw. future mods: air bags, step notch, z'ed front end. get some project pics up tomarrow if i have time to resize my pics.
thanks nick

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-26-2009, 10:34 PM

Welcome from Florida! And the plans are sounding good. Looking forward to seeing some pics.

apachedaddy · 02-26-2009, 11:03 PM

Sounds like a great start now get us those pics

TimE · 02-26-2009, 11:17 PM

Welcome! Waiting on the pics...

**Captainfab** · 02-27-2009, 01:48 AM

Welcome!
Sounds like a cool truck. Better hurry up wit'dem pics before Joe gets here, LOL!

joe231 · 02-27-2009, 09:32 AM

too late..................

scotts62 · 02-27-2009, 09:36 AM

Sounds like a cool project!

what he said.

**ChiefRocka** · 02-27-2009, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimE

Welcome! Waiting on the pics...

x2

4dranch · 02-27-2009, 10:09 AM

Welcome Nick, from West Tn.

kizer · 02-27-2009, 11:05 AM

Howdy from the rainy state.

MacAttack · 02-27-2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimE

Welcome! Waiting on the pics...

Get used to this...............every time you log on.........forever.

Walla Walla? Wasn't that the name of the town that a salesman character in an old Loonie Tunes cartoon came from? (handy-dandy vacuum cleaners?)

Mac.

jason65 · 02-27-2009, 11:19 AM

Walla walla bing bang.

MacAttack · 02-27-2009, 11:52 AM

A Mouse Divided (1953)

Cat: [incognito as vacuum salesman] "Good day, Sir, I represent the Little Giant Vacuum Cleaner Company of Walla Walla, Washington and if you watch closely, you'll notice the powerful action of this machine as it removes completely and forever all foreign particles from around the room. I realize you may not be ready to purchase the Little Giant right now but if you ever do, just remember the Little Giant Vacuum Cleaner Company of Walla Walla, Washington."

kizer · 02-27-2009, 12:27 PM

Walla Walla is where all the good Onions come from.

You know the Walla Walla Onion
http://sweetonions.org/

TimE · 02-27-2009, 04:09 PM

Wow! beefshreadder116 has 1 post and his thread has already been hijacked by Looney Tunes and onions...

72BlckButy · 02-27-2009, 04:23 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

MacAttack · 02-27-2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimE

Looney Tunes and onions...

Best to break them in right away.

Mac.

TimE · 02-27-2009, 05:13 PM

4dranch · 02-27-2009, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimE

Wow! beefshreadder116 has 1 post and his thread has already been hijacked by Looney Tunes and onions...

joe231 · 02-28-2009, 12:03 AM

funny stuff

4dranch · 02-28-2009, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kizer

Walla Walla is where all the good Onions come from.

You know the Walla Walla Onion
http://sweetonions.org/

I'll put a Sweet Vidalia Onion up against your onion anytime,
Ain't that right Alan?

Sorry Nick I had to put that in there.

beefshreadder116 · 02-28-2009, 09:11 PM

finally got pics

joe231 · 02-28-2009, 09:15 PM

nice!

we didn't scare you off!! cool!

Alan's Classic · 02-28-2009, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4dranch

I'll put a Sweet Vidalia Onion up against your onion anytime,
Ain't that right Alan?

Sorry Nick I had to put that in there.

10-4 Good buddy

beefshreadder116 · 02-28-2009, 09:21 PM

Im putting the 61 on a 65 frame ill gets pics up of my frame this next week, all i had to do was move the body mounts in the front of the cab inward.

yes walla walla is famous for onions, wine, and the wash. state pennitentary and the band Offspring wrote a song about us.

02-26-2009, 10:20 PM	#1
beefshreadder116 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 160	newby I am new to this site. workin on a 61 apache, present mods: 74 front cradle, 2 inch drop spindle,2" cut springs, 5" drop rear coils, shortened long bed frame74 12bolt rearend. present drive train: 350 (010) 4 speed saganaw. future mods: air bags, step notch, z'ed front end. get some project pics up tomarrow if i have time to resize my pics. thanks nick __________________ Projects: 66 gmc, SWB ,BBW,76 disc brakes/PS and rearend, pancaked crossmember 2 1/2" drop spindles 1 cut coil, 6" drop coils 2 " blocks c-notch with a 350.

02-26-2009, 10:34 PM	#2
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: newby Welcome from Florida! And the plans are sounding good. Looking forward to seeing some pics. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

02-26-2009, 11:03 PM	#3
apachedaddy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: pooler, GA Posts: 213	Re: newby Sounds like a great start now get us those pics

02-26-2009, 11:17 PM	#4
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: newby Welcome! Waiting on the pics... __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

02-27-2009, 01:48 AM	#5
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02-27-2009, 09:36 AM	#7
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02-27-2009, 10:09 AM	#9
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02-27-2009, 11:05 AM	#10
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: newby Howdy from the rainy state. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

02-27-2009, 11:19 AM	#12
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02-27-2009, 11:52 AM	#13
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: newby A Mouse Divided (1953) Cat: [incognito as vacuum salesman] "Good day, Sir, I represent the Little Giant Vacuum Cleaner Company of Walla Walla, Washington and if you watch closely, you'll notice the powerful action of this machine as it removes completely and forever all foreign particles from around the room. I realize you may not be ready to purchase the Little Giant right now but if you ever do, just remember the Little Giant Vacuum Cleaner Company of Walla Walla, Washington." __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

02-27-2009, 12:27 PM	#14
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: newby Walla Walla is where all the good Onions come from. You know the Walla Walla Onion http://sweetonions.org/ __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

02-27-2009, 04:09 PM	#15
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: newby Wow! beefshreadder116 has 1 post and his thread has already been hijacked by Looney Tunes and onions... __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

02-27-2009, 04:23 PM	#16
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TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: newby __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!



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02-28-2009, 12:03 AM	#20
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02-28-2009, 09:11 PM	#22
beefshreadder116 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 160	Re: newby finally got pics Attached Images __________________ Projects: 66 gmc, SWB ,BBW,76 disc brakes/PS and rearend, pancaked crossmember 2 1/2" drop spindles 1 cut coil, 6" drop coils 2 " blocks c-notch with a 350.

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02-28-2009, 09:21 PM	#25
beefshreadder116 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 160	Re: newby Im putting the 61 on a 65 frame ill gets pics up of my frame this next week, all i had to do was move the body mounts in the front of the cab inward. yes walla walla is famous for onions, wine, and the wash. state pennitentary and the band Offspring wrote a song about us. __________________ Projects: 66 gmc, SWB ,BBW,76 disc brakes/PS and rearend, pancaked crossmember 2 1/2" drop spindles 1 cut coil, 6" drop coils 2 " blocks c-notch with a 350.

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