Hello from North Carolina... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

brn agn · 06-09-2009, 08:52 PM

I've been lurking for awhile, and thought that it was about time that I introduced myself.

I currently live in Youngsville, NC, but grew up in central Missouri. My Dad is a mechanic, so I grew up swinging wrenches on old cars. I can't quite get it out of my system!

My first car was a 1974 Nova, which I still own. I moved it out to North Carolina a few years ago, and started working on it with the intent for it to accelerate, turn and stop better than it ever had. Here is a picture of it:

..and here is some more information on it: http://home.earthlink.net/~kjcooper13/id3.html

I had to stop working on it about a year ago, because I was led to start a car ministry at our local church. The purpose of the ministry is to help people who cannot afford to fix their own vehicles. We also accept donated cars, fix them, then give them to people in need. Here is a link to our website:

https://www.northwake.com/public/ser...me_final2.html

My wife is also a gear head. Last summer, I restored her first car, which is a 1985 Camaro. I spent 3 months of nights and weekends fixing it without her knowing it.

Then, I gave it to her for her 30th birthday. If you are interested in her reaction, I have it on You Tube.

Here is a picture of her with her baby:

Finally...the reason I am here (the website, not earth, ha, ha). A few months ago, our car ministry needed a full size truck so we could move donated cars from place to place. I figured if I was going to spend a few thousand dollars on something, I wanted to move cars in style. Ha, ha. So, I bought a 69 SWB from a fellow board member. It is relatively stock with a 307 and a Powerglide. Since this is going to be a 3rd vehicle for us as well as a vehicle for the car ministry, I have been working on making it reliable. The truck had sit for quite some time, so I have rebuilt the carb, ran new fuel line, gave it a tune up, etc... It is starting to get to the point where I can drive it, which has been a lot of fun. My next step is to fix some rust in the firewall, add some modern rubber and lower it a little. Here is a picture of how it sits today:

I've learned a lot already from reading the posts on here. I hope to contribute a little myself also.

***Liz*** · 06-09-2009, 09:00 PM

What an awesome intro! Welcome to the site. Be sure and check out the NC / SC forums. We do alot of bbqs and meetups etc around here

babyJay · 06-09-2009, 09:09 PM

Glad you decided to quit lurking an join in. Hello, and Welcome, from Indiana. Nice set of vehicles, Camaro turned out great, sure the truck will to!

Cyclone44 · 06-09-2009, 09:32 PM

Welcome from Knoxville Tn.......

**truckdude239** · 06-09-2009, 10:16 PM

welcome from winston salem, nc

jsbgump · 06-10-2009, 12:32 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

BigDaddyDave · 06-10-2009, 04:30 AM

Welcome from Concord, NC.

DREAMS OF A 67 · 06-10-2009, 05:16 AM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

72BlckButy · 06-10-2009, 07:22 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

I'm glad to hear you decided to quite lurking and finally join.

So what part of Missouri were you from?

BTW, I'm glad to see you picked up a nice project. That '69 had been tempting for quite some time.

shaneschevys · 06-10-2009, 09:29 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

brn agn · 06-10-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

I'm glad to hear you decided to quite lurking and finally join.

So what part of Missouri were you from?

BTW, I'm glad to see you picked up a nice project. That '69 had been tempting for quite some time.

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I grew up in Jamestown, MO (about 30 minutes from Jefferson City). My wife and I lived in Washington, MO before we moved to North Carolina.

rome704 · 06-10-2009, 12:31 PM

Dude your wife is badass with the camaro welcome from Charlotte

Jerry Jones · 06-10-2009, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liz

What an awesome intro! Welcome to the site. Be sure and check out the NC / SC forums. We do alot of bbqs and meetups etc around here

I agree, nice intro.

Welcome from Northern California!

72BlckButy · 06-11-2009, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by brn agn

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I grew up in Jamestown, MO (about 30 minutes from Jefferson City). My wife and I lived in Washington, MO before we moved to North Carolina.

You've got to be kidding me, I grew up on California!

Man it's a small world....

brn agn · 06-11-2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

You've got to be kidding me, I grew up on California!

Man it's a small world....

That is crazy! I have "cruised" many times in California.

I still have family in California. I'll PM you and see if you know any of them.

butternut1972 · 06-11-2009, 09:29 PM

welcome from longview,wa

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-14-2009, 10:53 AM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon....

PT'S 70 CST · 06-14-2009, 03:58 PM

Very nice story, you are lucky to have a wife that supports your hobby.

PT

brn agn · 06-14-2009, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PT'S 70 CST

Very nice story, you are lucky to have a wife that supports your hobby.

PT

Her Dad and Brother are both gear heads, so by the time she met me, she thought it was normal to go to car shows, swap meets and the drag strip. You are right, I am lucky.

redneckgirl · 06-15-2009, 02:40 AM

Welcome to the board from Maryland!

Rippin-J · 06-17-2009, 12:01 AM

Helluva introduction. Glad to have you on the board. Hands-down the most useful thing I've ever done. If you ever need anything, I'm down in CLT and happy to learn/assist on any projects you've got coming down the line!

fredico · 06-17-2009, 10:35 AM

Welcome to the board from Bluemont, VA. Nice intro. great calling to use the gifted talent to help others.

06-09-2009, 08:52 PM	#1
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Hello from North Carolina... I've been lurking for awhile, and thought that it was about time that I introduced myself. I currently live in Youngsville, NC, but grew up in central Missouri. My Dad is a mechanic, so I grew up swinging wrenches on old cars. I can't quite get it out of my system! My first car was a 1974 Nova, which I still own. I moved it out to North Carolina a few years ago, and started working on it with the intent for it to accelerate, turn and stop better than it ever had. Here is a picture of it: ..and here is some more information on it: http://home.earthlink.net/~kjcooper13/id3.html I had to stop working on it about a year ago, because I was led to start a car ministry at our local church. The purpose of the ministry is to help people who cannot afford to fix their own vehicles. We also accept donated cars, fix them, then give them to people in need. Here is a link to our website: https://www.northwake.com/public/ser...me_final2.html My wife is also a gear head. Last summer, I restored her first car, which is a 1985 Camaro. I spent 3 months of nights and weekends fixing it without her knowing it. Then, I gave it to her for her 30th birthday. If you are interested in her reaction, I have it on You Tube. Here is a picture of her with her baby: Finally...the reason I am here (the website, not earth, ha, ha). A few months ago, our car ministry needed a full size truck so we could move donated cars from place to place. I figured if I was going to spend a few thousand dollars on something, I wanted to move cars in style. Ha, ha. So, I bought a 69 SWB from a fellow board member. It is relatively stock with a 307 and a Powerglide. Since this is going to be a 3rd vehicle for us as well as a vehicle for the car ministry, I have been working on making it reliable. The truck had sit for quite some time, so I have rebuilt the carb, ran new fuel line, gave it a tune up, etc... It is starting to get to the point where I can drive it, which has been a lot of fun. My next step is to fix some rust in the firewall, add some modern rubber and lower it a little. Here is a picture of how it sits today: I've learned a lot already from reading the posts on here. I hope to contribute a little myself also.

06-09-2009, 09:00 PM	#2
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,763	Re: Hello from North Carolina... What an awesome intro! Welcome to the site. Be sure and check out the NC / SC forums. We do alot of bbqs and meetups etc around here

06-09-2009, 09:09 PM	#3
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Hello from North Carolina... Glad you decided to quit lurking an join in. Hello, and Welcome, from Indiana. Nice set of vehicles, Camaro turned out great, sure the truck will to! __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

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Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Hello from North Carolina... Welcome from Knoxville Tn.......

06-09-2009, 10:16 PM	#5
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Hello from North Carolina... welcome from winston salem, nc __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

06-10-2009, 12:32 AM	#6
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Hello from North Carolina... Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

06-10-2009, 04:30 AM	#7
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: Hello from North Carolina... Welcome from Concord, NC. __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!

06-10-2009, 05:16 AM	#8
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: Hello from North Carolina... FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!! __________________ Joe

06-10-2009, 07:22 AM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Hello from North Carolina... to the board from Mid-MO!!! I'm glad to hear you decided to quite lurking and finally join. So what part of Missouri were you from? BTW, I'm glad to see you picked up a nice project. That '69 had been tempting for quite some time. __________________ -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; 06-10-2009 at 07:24 AM.

06-10-2009, 09:29 AM	#10
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Hello from North Carolina... Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

06-10-2009, 12:31 PM	#12
rome704 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 85	Re: Hello from North Carolina... Dude your wife is badass with the camaro welcome from Charlotte __________________ Roman "LCPL" Planter The Few The Proud The Marines

06-11-2009, 09:29 PM	#16
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: Hello from North Carolina... welcome from longview,wa

06-14-2009, 10:53 AM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Hello from North Carolina... Welcome to the board from southern oregon.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #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..

06-14-2009, 03:58 PM	#18
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Re: Hello from North Carolina... Very nice story, you are lucky to have a wife that supports your hobby. PT __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops

06-15-2009, 02:40 AM	#20
redneckgirl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Posts: 4,853	Re: Hello from North Carolina... Welcome to the board from Maryland! __________________ The place where you made your stand never mattered. Only that you were there... and still on your feet. Stephen King



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06-17-2009, 12:01 AM	#21
Rippin-J OurLadyofBlessedAccelerat ion Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 148	Re: Hello from North Carolina... Helluva introduction. Glad to have you on the board. Hands-down the most useful thing I've ever done. If you ever need anything, I'm down in CLT and happy to learn/assist on any projects you've got coming down the line! __________________ _______________________________________________ 1968 Chevy C-20 w/ 396 1997 HD Sportster 1200 street tracker 1994 Chevy 1500 Silverado

06-17-2009, 10:35 AM	#22
fredico Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bluemont, Virginia Posts: 274	Re: Hello from North Carolina... Welcome to the board from Bluemont, VA. Nice intro. great calling to use the gifted talent to help others.

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