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08-11-2009, 05:46 PM
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Location: El Paso, Texas
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My first day with her
I bought my 67 GMC fleetside two weeks ago for $900 and had to tow it to the house. She sat in the garage, smelling it up, until yesterday. I had my first day with her. My wife got mad and went shopping. Have you ever spent so much on your credit card, so fast, in so many places, that the credit card company shuts it off and call the house? She did. I didn't care. I was up to my elbows in dirty oil and tranny fluid. (my wife made me strip in the garage!) I used the day to document and take plenty of photos, no not of me posing with her, just all her unfortunate flaws. Some cosmetic, some critical.
Needs: New carb-has Rochester Quad but it is so leaky it's brown, all over. Battery-has tiny Nissan battery, looks like boat battery. All Electrical-and I mean all of it. It looks someone put it in a blender and mixed in some battery acid. New Exhaust-The previous owner took cheap headers, cut off the flanges, and welded straight pipes to them. Bolts-Everywhere, it seems. You know the frame crossmember where the engine mounts are attached? Yep, those. There is only one holding the rowdy 350 in it's cage. Don't want it to escape! The guts in the doors, everything. Some people would say it's a wreck, I say it's a blank canvas. It has some good points, though. The engine is a 350 manufactured in 1984, a good 4 speed tranny (700), 6 bolt hubs, and almost no rust. She just needs a makeover. Can't wait till my next date with her! |
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08-11-2009, 05:51 PM
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dazed and confused
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: marion nc
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Re: My first day with her
sounds cool. but where are the pictures man?
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08-11-2009, 07:08 PM
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On the path to financial ruin!
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Dallas, TX
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Re: My first day with her
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Great story book line. Just like out of love novel. Almost made me shead a tear. Congrats on the find. 
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'72 Chevelle SS--4.0 Whipple LS7, T56 Magnum, 20X9/20X13 HRE 791R, 6-piston Baer brakes, IRS '68 SWB C10--LS3, TKO-600, 22x10/22x12 HRE 948R, C5 suspension, shockwaves, custom frame Ooh Wee's Makeover...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376280 |
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08-12-2009, 12:43 PM
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Location: El Paso, Texas
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Re: My first day with her
Here are the pix. Right now she is a double-bagger, but with a makeover, she will be the "girl next door". I am hoping for a centerfold!
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08-12-2009, 12:51 PM
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On the path to financial ruin!
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Dallas, TX
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Re: My first day with her
Damn, you weren't kidding. She is beautiful. Look forward to seeing the build.
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'72 Chevelle SS--4.0 Whipple LS7, T56 Magnum, 20X9/20X13 HRE 791R, 6-piston Baer brakes, IRS '68 SWB C10--LS3, TKO-600, 22x10/22x12 HRE 948R, C5 suspension, shockwaves, custom frame Ooh Wee's Makeover...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376280 |
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08-12-2009, 01:13 PM
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Under Construction
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW)
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Re: My first day with her
subscribing.... vete al trabajar .. su troca extranas a ti....
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08-12-2009, 01:58 PM
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08-12-2009, 02:08 PM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: My first day with her
Nice looking project, best of luck with it!
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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) |
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08-14-2009, 06:35 AM
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Location: CENTRAL,NJ
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Re: My first day with her
Does she have a sister???
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