New guy in Oregon with 69 LWB

[122 Vega]

So I finally brought home a LWB. I've wanted one for a long time. Best part, sheetmetal is all good except for the floor pans. And I got it for only $250.



Now with the questions:

I'm going to bag it, but don't want or need to drag it. I've decided on D2600s and the SD plates for the front, and a C notch in the rear. However, this is my dilema... I need to be able to tow 5500lbs (trailer and race car) when said and done. This is replacing my 2004 Dakota which towed like a dream with assist bags in the rear. I need to know if a D2600 will support the load, or is there another option?

Thanks for any help you guys can provide, I've been reading this forum constantly for weeks and think this is just about the least *****y catty group I've seen!

Britt

Just realized the typo, it's a 68!

[prostreetC-10]

Hey Britt! Let me be the first to welcome you to the forum. I grew up in Hillsboro and used to work at the Les Schwab in Aloha on Shaw street (across the railroad tracks). That area got so darn congested that I had to move to Bend! Once again....welcome.

[122 Vega]

Too funny! My brother Chase works there, He's going on 17 years now I think! He Worked at the Canyon Road store up until about 4 years ago. There was another guy named Matt D. that had a 69ish SWB that worked there too.

I've been watching your build thread, very impressed.

Britt

[Dingfodgy]

Let me be the 2nd. guy to welcome you to the board. I also grew up in Hillsboro across the street from Glencoe H.S. (before the school was there) and then Forest Grove! Krikee, has that area grown in the last 15 years! I'm out here on the other side of Cornelius Pass in St.Helens now (a.k.a. "Banjo County).
I'm diggin' the new ride- it's a killer deal for $250. I don't know much about the bags, but if you need to tow a race car- have you considered a 3/5 static drop with bag assist for when you have the trailer hitched up?
Again, welcome from another Oregonian.

[BAGNDRAGIT]

Welcome from AZ, thats a nice lookin base.. cant wait to see what you do with it!!!

[prostreetC-10]

Isn't the manager's name Darrell? I worked for the company from 82-91. Seems like forever. I prefer pushing a pen now!

[69gmcshorty]

wow more schwabies... I am fairly new here too and from springfield Oregon. i too work at les schwab in springfield.

[122 Vega]

Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

Isn't the manager's name Darrell? I worked for the company from 82-91. Seems like forever. I prefer pushing a pen now!

Yeah, Darrell runs the Canyon store.

have you considered a 3/5 static drop with bag assist for when you have the trailer hitched up?

I have, but I'd like to have the option of airing it up to raise the back to make the trailer less of an angle, my race car is really low! I lived in Scappose next to Mean's Nusery for several years! We still drive out to Pizza Vendor once a week to get pizza.

Welcome from AZ, thats a nice lookin base.. cant wait to see what you do with it!!!

Thanks, I'm not sure the final direction, but floors, interior (I need a bench seat, it has 84-86 Corvette buckets now), and a new motor are on the list. I need to convert it to auto as well. I'm not touching the body for now, I love rat rods, but I'm leaning towards an LT1 700r4 combo. I need reliability and some creature comforts (a/c and such) Wheels... I'm torn between the >20" look and the rally w whitewalls...I have a bunch of "old school" Rockford Fosgate equipment laying around... My brother has come up with a front and rear disc brake conversion with 12" rotors... Chrome trim, bumpers... Hope my wife doesn't read this list!

wow more schwabies... I am fairly new here too and from springfield Oregon. i too work at les schwab in springfield.

Yeha you guys are everywhere! Personally, I'm a Critical Care Nurse, my brother and you guys work far too hard for that fat retirement!

BRitt

[Dingfodgy]

Mmmmmmmm.....Pizza Vendor! Awe hell- whatchyou talkin' about, Nona Amelia's is still out there off of 170th isn't it? That place was da' bomb back in the day!
I understand your need for bags now.....still don't know much about the models you mentioned though. Good luck on your mods and keep this Wash.Co. reject posted with update pics.

L8R,

[122 Vega]

Nona's is about 1/2 mile from me, it's good...real good. But we can't live without the Vendor!

Britt

[red71c10]

Originally Posted by 69gmcshorty

wow more schwabies... I am fairly new here too and from springfield Oregon. i too work at les schwab in springfield.

Ah Springfield, the place where I was borned and raised.

[chevlwb68]

Hello from another neighbor. I am off Denney Rd down in Beaverton. I know Darrell at the Canyon location. He took care of some issues I had a few years back. Good person.

Anyway, welcome to the board and keep us posted. If ya need anything just let me know since I am just down the road from ya.

Oh, and btw, what is this Pizza Vendor? now I want pizza damnit!

[122 Vega]

Originally Posted by chevlwb68

Hello from another neighbor. I am off Denney Rd down in Beaverton. I know Darrell at the Canyon location. He took care of some issues I had a few years back. Good person.

Anyway, welcome to the board and keep us posted. If ya need anything just let me know since I am just down the road from ya.

Oh, and btw, what is this Pizza Vendor? now I want pizza damnit!

And I want your side trim!

Pizza Vendor is a mom and pop kind of place that makes great low cost pizza in Scappoose. Down behind the cop shop. Sounds like maybe we will have to do a meet up out there sometime. I will have to do a bit of work to the truck, but we have a 65 Mustang we could bring too!

Britt