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tonypaul · 11-11-2009, 06:55 PM

Just joined, been trying to find a decend 67-72 swb roller locally for about 6months. The right one just hasnt shown up yet. Im very excited to get started on a build and share and seek advice from the board. Cruised through the albums and most of the pics of the 67-72 pics posted. Im very impressed in all of the trucks here. But there a couple that I just fell inl ove with. Not to put any of the other trucks down, but Big Al 71 (? i think) truck, the black and white one.... Man thats a pretty fine ride.... I had invisioned one just like it to build even before I saw the pics of that truck.. There was another cant remember the boards member name ( i looked at so many) but it was a GMC two tone with white and light gray... Super fine as well and right on track of what Im thinking. Im actually looking for pics of the same style of trucks but with reversed paint on both trucks. Instead of the black on white, white on black and the same for the gray / white GMC swb.

After about 18 years of building and racing drag cars, Im done with that phase in my life. Thinking back on all the money I spent on those cars.... I could be retired by now. But looking foward to spending some money wisely on a good build but this time on a good driver truck and buiding a good investment. Instead of just throwing money away on drag cars.

I already have my engine and trans done, got a good deal on a brand new Vortec 8.1L 496 crate motor and just had a used 4t80e gone through and now just need to get the stand alone harness done and of couse find a decent swb to start on..

Looking foward to joining the group!!

kdhs10 · 11-11-2009, 07:03 PM

Welcome form Florida.

**70cst** · 11-12-2009, 12:15 AM

and

from Ohio ... Be sure to visit the Build threads and the thread that shows the pics of the members trucks. The key to finding the right truck is patience. Also our trucks are broken down into three groups: 67-68, 69-70, and 71-72 ...

Jerry Jones · 11-12-2009, 01:23 AM

Welcome aboard from Northern California!

jholley · 11-12-2009, 08:00 AM

from Waco

**old Rusty C10** · 11-12-2009, 08:31 PM

welcome aboard... if you think the 67-72s are fun y ou should see the 73-87s lol

big_al_71 · 11-13-2009, 09:08 AM

Welcome from South Florida.....and a big thanks for the compliments on my bucket.....

Number98 · 11-13-2009, 10:56 PM

Welcome to the board from Georgia!

11-11-2009, 06:55 PM	#1
tonypaul Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 639	Newb from Austin... Just joined, been trying to find a decend 67-72 swb roller locally for about 6months. The right one just hasnt shown up yet. Im very excited to get started on a build and share and seek advice from the board. Cruised through the albums and most of the pics of the 67-72 pics posted. Im very impressed in all of the trucks here. But there a couple that I just fell inl ove with. Not to put any of the other trucks down, but Big Al 71 (? i think) truck, the black and white one.... Man thats a pretty fine ride.... I had invisioned one just like it to build even before I saw the pics of that truck.. There was another cant remember the boards member name ( i looked at so many) but it was a GMC two tone with white and light gray... Super fine as well and right on track of what Im thinking. Im actually looking for pics of the same style of trucks but with reversed paint on both trucks. Instead of the black on white, white on black and the same for the gray / white GMC swb. After about 18 years of building and racing drag cars, Im done with that phase in my life. Thinking back on all the money I spent on those cars.... I could be retired by now. But looking foward to spending some money wisely on a good build but this time on a good driver truck and buiding a good investment. Instead of just throwing money away on drag cars. I already have my engine and trans done, got a good deal on a brand new Vortec 8.1L 496 crate motor and just had a used 4t80e gone through and now just need to get the stand alone harness done and of couse find a decent swb to start on.. Looking foward to joining the group!!

11-11-2009, 07:03 PM	#2
kdhs10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 61	Re: Newb from Austin... Welcome form Florida.

11-12-2009, 12:15 AM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Newb from Austin... and from Ohio ... Be sure to visit the Build threads and the thread that shows the pics of the members trucks. The key to finding the right truck is patience. Also our trucks are broken down into three groups: 67-68, 69-70, and 71-72 ... __________________ 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!

11-12-2009, 01:23 AM	#4
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: Newb from Austin... Welcome aboard from Northern California! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

11-12-2009, 08:00 AM	#5
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: Newb from Austin... from Waco __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

11-12-2009, 08:31 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Newb from Austin... welcome aboard... if you think the 67-72s are fun y ou should see the 73-87s lol __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-13-2009, 09:08 AM	#7
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Newb from Austin... Welcome from South Florida.....and a big thanks for the compliments on my bucket..... __________________ 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

11-13-2009, 10:56 PM	#8
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: Newb from Austin... Welcome to the board from Georgia!



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