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1969InSeattle · 06-23-2009, 11:17 AM

My first older truck was a $500 Ford that I purchased in February of this year.... Now it's sitting as a paperweight in my driveway. Wish I would have found this Chevy first!

I spent most of last night giving the paint some TLC and it's looking like alot of the grime has come off and will buff up nicely.

Happy to have found such a resourceful board with so many great looking trucks.

-Alex

stllookn · 06-23-2009, 11:29 AM

Welcome from sunny Kent, WA! I think I saw that one on craigslist! Congrats...it looks like a great truck with a replacement engine as well. We have a great group of locals that get together now and then to see what we have not done to our trucks...LOL! Looking forward to another will participant.

**70cst** · 06-23-2009, 11:43 AM

1969InSeattle ... Great lookin truck. Glad to have you on board.

maddog1331 · 06-23-2009, 11:46 AM

Welcome from Somerset, Kentucky

Good looking truck!!

**LockDoc** · 06-23-2009, 11:47 AM

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from the Corn State. Looks like a pretty nice truck. You will be surprised what a little Turtle Wax White Polishing Compound will do...

LockDoc

1969InSeattle · 06-23-2009, 11:53 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome guys! I like the sound of the truck club stllookn.

I've got quite a few friends just here in Seattle that already do that same thing! Now it's time to spend the day ripping this Ford apart so my new baby can take it's place in the driveway

I think my wife is getting tired of having all of THIS in the driveway. I just don't know why....

stllookn · 06-23-2009, 12:03 PM

That's why I have a pasture...for "the herd" as my wife calls it...LOL!

1969InSeattle · 06-23-2009, 12:07 PM

Dang! I can't find any pastures in Seattle...

Southern C10 · 06-23-2009, 12:11 PM

SWEET FIND!! Is that a Chevelle? My Girfriend is from Olympia. I will be up that way in August.

1969InSeattle · 06-23-2009, 12:21 PM

Yea. That's my buddy's 71 Chevelle that we're doing the interior on right now. It runs great, fully rebuilt 350, we just need to renew the tabs and finish the dang interior.

I figured I'd put them next to each other and see if I could get any half ton chevelle babies!

big_al_71 · 06-23-2009, 12:25 PM

Welcome from Miami...great bunch of guys here....

1969InSeattle · 06-23-2009, 12:30 PM

Thanks Big Al. Already much more friendly than those "Ford guys"!!!

Southern C10 · 06-23-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969InSeattle

Yea. That's my buddy's 71 Chevelle that we're doing the interior on right now. It runs great, fully rebuilt 350, we just need to renew the tabs and finish the dang interior.

I figured I'd put them next to each other and see if I could get any half ton chevelle babies!

HAHA!! Just get that F@r!) out of there first so it dosnt pollute the gene pool.

Beatcoaster · 06-23-2009, 12:48 PM

Welcome! I am a noob here too, but I must say that the crowd is a great one for sure, knowledgable and kind. I also got mine off of craigslist and over the past few months have got the entire interior done, now it's time to work on that leaking tranny and tired 307. Watch out, it's a pricey hobby but maybe my photos will give you some local inspiration!

From this pitted, leaky, saddle brown and green colored wonder(notice the snow - brrr):

To this water tight cab with new paint and rust stopped in it's tracks:

And the (almost)end result(need some finished photos): full gauges, stereo with amps/subs, new seatbelts, seat cover, steering wheel, dash pad, etc...

It's got a long way to go, but with some elbow grease you can make your truck look great too!!

danw210 · 06-23-2009, 12:50 PM

Welcome to the board, glad to see you made a better choice in trucks. Just a bit of advice, try not using the "F" word so much ok.

RED72blazer · 06-23-2009, 01:05 PM

Hey Buddy. Glad you found the site and welcome! You done polishing that thing yet? You gonna bring that thing over tonight? Between you, myself, Jansci,and My buddies Drew and John We really need to start the North Seattle 67-72 club. talk to you later. Matt

72BlckButy · 06-23-2009, 02:20 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Looks like you picked up a nice project, keep us posted on your progress.

Longhorn321 · 06-23-2009, 02:33 PM

Welcome from SC. Wow that truck looks familiar.

1969InSeattle · 06-23-2009, 02:34 PM

Hahaha! Yea it does! Is yours a 3/4?

Long lost twins it looks like

Longhorn321 · 06-23-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969InSeattle

Hahaha! Yea it does! Is yours a 3/4?

Long lost twins it looks like

Yep...3/4 and a lil longer.

Longhorn321 · 06-23-2009, 11:18 PM

Sorry for the double post but I had trouble getting the pic to load. Here is a more recent pic. A little cleaner and spruced up.

RED72blazer · 06-26-2009, 02:41 AM

longhorn....nice....

ETsC10 · 06-26-2009, 10:02 AM

Welcome Alex, from another neighbor!!

You're going to find we're a very active truck community around
here...great folks and many get togethers throughout the year.

1969InSeattle · 06-26-2009, 10:49 AM

Hey ETsC10, and thanks everyone for the very warm welcome. I spent my first few days of chevy ownership eating through gas and polishing up my old paint job. It looks almost like I applied a new coat of clear!

Yesterday, I even took it for a 200 mile road trip. I'm in love!

Don't know if you'd be able to see the line of waxed and non-waxed in this small of a pic but i thought I'd try.

Also, NW members, don't forget the Greenwood Classic Car show is tomorrow, 10-4!

RED72blazer · 06-26-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969InSeattle

Also, NW members, don't forget the Greenwood Classic Car show is tomorrow, 10-4!

that's my birthday too. are you coming to the show with us?

06-23-2009, 11:17 AM	#1
1969InSeattle Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 12	Hey from Seattle! Just bought my first Chevy! My first older truck was a $500 Ford that I purchased in February of this year.... Now it's sitting as a paperweight in my driveway. Wish I would have found this Chevy first! I spent most of last night giving the paint some TLC and it's looking like alot of the grime has come off and will buff up nicely. Happy to have found such a resourceful board with so many great looking trucks. -Alex

06-23-2009, 11:29 AM	#2
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Hey from Seattle! Just bought my first Chevy! Welcome from sunny Kent, WA! I think I saw that one on craigslist! Congrats...it looks like a great truck with a replacement engine as well. We have a great group of locals that get together now and then to see what we have not done to our trucks...LOL! Looking forward to another will participant. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

06-23-2009, 11:43 AM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Hey from Seattle! Just bought my first Chevy! 1969InSeattle ... Great lookin truck. Glad to have you on board. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

06-23-2009, 11:46 AM	#4
maddog1331 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 398	Re: Hey from Seattle! Just bought my first Chevy! Welcome from Somerset, Kentucky Good looking truck!!

06-23-2009, 11:47 AM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,430	Re: Hey from Seattle! Just bought my first Chevy! - from the Corn State. Looks like a pretty nice truck. You will be surprised what a little Turtle Wax White Polishing Compound will do... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

06-23-2009, 11:53 AM	#6
1969InSeattle Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 12	Re: Hey from Seattle! Just bought my first Chevy! Thanks for the warm welcome guys! I like the sound of the truck club stllookn. I've got quite a few friends just here in Seattle that already do that same thing! Now it's time to spend the day ripping this Ford apart so my new baby can take it's place in the driveway I think my wife is getting tired of having all of THIS in the driveway. I just don't know why....

06-23-2009, 12:03 PM	#7
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Hey from Seattle! Just bought my first Chevy! That's why I have a pasture...for "the herd" as my wife calls it...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

06-23-2009, 12:07 PM	#8
1969InSeattle Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 12	Re: Hey from Seattle! Just bought my first Chevy! Dang! I can't find any pastures in Seattle... Last edited by 1969InSeattle; 06-23-2009 at 12:07 PM.

06-23-2009, 12:11 PM	#9
Southern C10 Is it done yet? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Whispering Pines, NC Posts: 826	Re: Hey from Seattle! Just bought my first Chevy! SWEET FIND!! Is that a Chevelle? My Girfriend is from Olympia. I will be up that way in August. __________________ 1972 Chevy SWB New 383 Stroker/350 Turbo Some day i'll paint it John 3:16 MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=398108

06-23-2009, 12:21 PM	#10
1969InSeattle Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 12	Re: Hey from Seattle! Just bought my first Chevy! Yea. That's my buddy's 71 Chevelle that we're doing the interior on right now. It runs great, fully rebuilt 350, we just need to renew the tabs and finish the dang interior. I figured I'd put them next to each other and see if I could get any half ton chevelle babies!

06-23-2009, 12:25 PM	#11
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Hey from Seattle! Just bought my first Chevy! Welcome from Miami...great bunch of guys here.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

06-23-2009, 12:30 PM	#12
1969InSeattle Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 12	Re: Hey from Seattle! Just bought my first Chevy! Thanks Big Al. Already much more friendly than those "Ford guys"!!!

06-23-2009, 12:48 PM	#14
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	Re: Hey from Seattle! Just bought my first Chevy! Welcome! I am a noob here too, but I must say that the crowd is a great one for sure, knowledgable and kind. I also got mine off of craigslist and over the past few months have got the entire interior done, now it's time to work on that leaking tranny and tired 307. Watch out, it's a pricey hobby but maybe my photos will give you some local inspiration! From this pitted, leaky, saddle brown and green colored wonder(notice the snow - brrr): To this water tight cab with new paint and rust stopped in it's tracks: And the (almost)end result(need some finished photos): full gauges, stereo with amps/subs, new seatbelts, seat cover, steering wheel, dash pad, etc... It's got a long way to go, but with some elbow grease you can make your truck look great too!! Last edited by Beatcoaster; 06-23-2009 at 12:51 PM.

06-23-2009, 12:50 PM	#15
danw210 69 K20 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Elizabethtown, KY Posts: 426	Re: Hey from Seattle! Just bought my first Chevy! Welcome to the board, glad to see you made a better choice in trucks. Just a bit of advice, try not using the "F" word so much ok.

06-23-2009, 01:05 PM	#16
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Hey from Seattle! Just bought my first Chevy! Hey Buddy. Glad you found the site and welcome! You done polishing that thing yet? You gonna bring that thing over tonight? Between you, myself, Jansci,and My buddies Drew and John We really need to start the North Seattle 67-72 club. talk to you later. Matt __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.



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06-23-2009, 02:20 PM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Hey from Seattle! Just bought my first Chevy! to the board from Mid-MO!!! Looks like you picked up a nice project, keep us posted on your progress. __________________ -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)

06-23-2009, 02:33 PM	#18
Longhorn321 Size Matters Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 9,189	Re: Hey from Seattle! Just bought my first Chevy! Welcome from SC. Wow that truck looks familiar. Attached Images __________________ "Reading the owners manual is only for quitters." Jason Harper, Bloomberg News. ...WOOOO HOOOO!!!!

06-23-2009, 02:34 PM	#19
1969InSeattle Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 12	Re: Hey from Seattle! Just bought my first Chevy! Hahaha! Yea it does! Is yours a 3/4? Long lost twins it looks like

06-23-2009, 11:18 PM	#21
Longhorn321 Size Matters Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 9,189	Re: Hey from Seattle! Just bought my first Chevy! Sorry for the double post but I had trouble getting the pic to load. Here is a more recent pic. A little cleaner and spruced up. Attached Images __________________ "Reading the owners manual is only for quitters." Jason Harper, Bloomberg News. ...WOOOO HOOOO!!!!

06-26-2009, 02:41 AM	#22
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Hey from Seattle! Just bought my first Chevy! longhorn....nice.... __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

06-26-2009, 10:02 AM	#23
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Hey from Seattle! Just bought my first Chevy! Welcome Alex, from another neighbor!! You're going to find we're a very active truck community around here...great folks and many get togethers throughout the year. __________________ . Forum Guidelines and Rules Buying and Selling Code of Conduct Become a Board Supporter! Truck FAQ Ellen... the boards artsy-fartsy, eclectic, truck-lovin' gal-member...

06-26-2009, 10:49 AM	#24
1969InSeattle Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 12	Re: Hey from Seattle! Just bought my first Chevy! Hey ETsC10, and thanks everyone for the very warm welcome. I spent my first few days of chevy ownership eating through gas and polishing up my old paint job. It looks almost like I applied a new coat of clear! Yesterday, I even took it for a 200 mile road trip. I'm in love! Don't know if you'd be able to see the line of waxed and non-waxed in this small of a pic but i thought I'd try. Also, NW members, don't forget the Greenwood Classic Car show is tomorrow, 10-4!

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