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Katrina/10 · 03-06-2011, 11:39 PM

This truck was given to me by a friend 5 years ago who lost everything he had in Hurricane Katrina. The truck was completely submerged in seawater for 7 hours, then left sitting outside for a month. He was going to send it to the crusher, but I just couldn't let that happen.

It was a complete 71 short step with 250/Powerglide. The body was dissolved by rust, but I kept the frame and all the reusable parts in the cab. I replaced the cab with a good 69, put in an 87 TBI 350/700, and got it running again. I have enough parts to put the truck back together, one piece at a time. I have found a lot of useful information on this board, and hope to be able to contribute some also. I have several other old trucks too.
Thanks,
Gary

**too much stuff** · 03-06-2011, 11:44 PM

Glad to see it get saved. Welcome aboard.

Katrina/10 · 03-06-2011, 11:55 PM

Thanks! I think it will survive. I just had to use three trucks to make one good one!

Rob H. · 03-06-2011, 11:59 PM

Good luck with it and yes glad to see it getting saved. Nice looking Laguana sitting there under the carport haven't seen a nice one for years!

krue · 03-07-2011, 12:05 AM

Hey man, you need to meet Bill (palf70step) and Ed(edb), they're both in Gulfport. Ed has a shop that I dream of owning one like it one day. BTW I'm up 'round Hattiesburg and there're some good guys in the Jackson area.

Katrina/10 · 03-07-2011, 12:07 AM

Thanks, the Laguna is a 75, drive it to work all the time. A very cool car I think, but nobody else has one or knows what it is. Except for a few, that is.

Katrina/10 · 03-07-2011, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by krue

Hey man, you need to meet Bill (palf70step) and Ed(edb), they're both in Gulfport. Ed has a shop that I dream of owning one like it one day. BTW I'm up 'round Hattiesburg and there're some good guys in the Jackson area.

I might have run in to those guys at a cruise in?? I have seen a few other local people on here, but I haven't been able to contact anyone yet, my account just got activated.

flashed · 03-07-2011, 10:25 PM

Nice truck you saved ,would love to see the truck and Laguna if youre around during Cruisin The Coast this year .We love to visit during that event ,this will be our 5th year .

usmcchevy · 03-07-2011, 10:32 PM

Welcome! There are quite a few members in the area, board meet?

Katrina/10 · 03-07-2011, 10:33 PM

I'll be right here, cruisin the coast every day!

Katrina/10 · 03-07-2011, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

Welcome! There are quite a few members in the area, board meet?

I'll do that!

**FleetsidePaul** · 03-07-2011, 11:32 PM

Like to see some pic's of that Laguna, always loved them, have not seen one in years, don't they have seats that swivel or something? I had a buddy that had one many many moons ago , I think it was an S3 or something like that. Nice save on the truck by the way looks sweet.

Katrina/10 · 03-07-2011, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Like to see some pic's of that Laguna, always loved them, have not seen one in years, don't they have seats that swivel or something? I had a buddy that had one many many moons ago , I think it was an S3 or something like that. Nice save on the truck by the way looks sweet.

Yep, it's got swivel buckets, they are fun to play with. I put some pics of it on Cardomain: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/258077...evrolet-laguna

Katrina/10 · 03-12-2011, 01:11 PM

VA72C10 · 03-12-2011, 02:01 PM

Nice job saving it!!!

Let me know if you decide to make this into your build thread and I can move it for you to the project area for you

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-12-2011, 06:23 PM

Welcome to the board I also would like to see some pics of the laguna...

**72 Super** · 03-13-2011, 04:39 PM

Welcome to the board. Glad you could save the truck!

Ray

Katrina/10 · 03-26-2011, 12:10 PM

Got the Frankenfender, hood, and grille put on. Everything lined up really well, but I found I don't have the center grille support. The hood and grille are 71, fenders and core support 69. Looks more like a truck now!

Gary

usmcchevy · 03-26-2011, 01:03 PM

Lookin' good!

Katrina/10 · 03-26-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

Lookin' good!

Thanks! Someday it will be a whole truck again. I am working on the cowl panel now, it will be the next thing to go back on, then the cab will be assembled!

Katrina/10 · 10-09-2011, 11:23 AM

Got the dash painted with the correct 518 medium green, thanks to some help with the color code from this site.

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RCbowtie69 · 10-09-2011, 12:17 PM

Looking good.Keep on truckin'

ChevLoRay · 10-09-2011, 12:28 PM

My cab is stalled, waiting on some corners and rockers to be installed. It's always good to save 'em from the crusher.

As for the Laguna....it's one of those cars from the mid-Seventies that some people just don't appreciate. That era was an awkward one for the industry. Making the transition from musclecars to economy cars really sucked, if you lived through it. We went from having it all in 1970, to wishing for the "good old days" and not getting any real relief until GM and FoMoCo got back into the performance game in the mid-Eighties.

Keep it up. You're doing good.

Katrina/10 · 10-09-2011, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

My cab is stalled, waiting on some corners and rockers to be installed. It's always good to save 'em from the crusher.

As for the Laguna....it's one of those cars from the mid-Seventies that some people just don't appreciate. That era was an awkward one for the industry. Making the transition from musclecars to economy cars really sucked, if you lived through it. We went from having it all in 1970, to wishing for the "good old days" and not getting any real relief until GM and FoMoCo got back into the performance game in the mid-Eighties.

Keep it up. You're doing good.

Progress is slow on the truck, but a little bright color always helps me think I'm getting somewhere! The Laguna is a great driving car, and I did a TPI conversion on it so it runs like a new car. They were never very popular, but I like it.
Gary

flashed · 10-09-2011, 07:55 PM

Those Laguna's are getting more popular and I like them anyway.They are now being welcomed into the ACES'(American Chevelle Enthuisiast's Society) family by the founder of our club Chuck Hanson who just happens to own two very nice examples of the Laguna's .I think they are finally going to get the respect they deserved all along .

03-06-2011, 11:39 PM	#1
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Katrina/10 This truck was given to me by a friend 5 years ago who lost everything he had in Hurricane Katrina. The truck was completely submerged in seawater for 7 hours, then left sitting outside for a month. He was going to send it to the crusher, but I just couldn't let that happen. It was a complete 71 short step with 250/Powerglide. The body was dissolved by rust, but I kept the frame and all the reusable parts in the cab. I replaced the cab with a good 69, put in an 87 TBI 350/700, and got it running again. I have enough parts to put the truck back together, one piece at a time. I have found a lot of useful information on this board, and hope to be able to contribute some also. I have several other old trucks too. Thanks, Gary Last edited by Katrina/10; 03-07-2011 at 10:41 PM.

03-06-2011, 11:44 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,786	Re: Katrina/10 Glad to see it get saved. Welcome aboard. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-06-2011, 11:55 PM	#3
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Katrina/10 Thanks! I think it will survive. I just had to use three trucks to make one good one!

03-06-2011, 11:59 PM	#4
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: Katrina/10 Good luck with it and yes glad to see it getting saved. Nice looking Laguana sitting there under the carport haven't seen a nice one for years! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

03-07-2011, 12:05 AM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Katrina/10 Hey man, you need to meet Bill (palf70step) and Ed(edb), they're both in Gulfport. Ed has a shop that I dream of owning one like it one day. BTW I'm up 'round Hattiesburg and there're some good guys in the Jackson area. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" Last edited by krue; 03-07-2011 at 12:07 AM.

03-07-2011, 12:07 AM	#6
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Katrina/10 Thanks, the Laguna is a 75, drive it to work all the time. A very cool car I think, but nobody else has one or knows what it is. Except for a few, that is.

03-07-2011, 10:25 PM	#8
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Katrina/10 Nice truck you saved ,would love to see the truck and Laguna if youre around during Cruisin The Coast this year .We love to visit during that event ,this will be our 5th year .

03-07-2011, 10:32 PM	#9
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: Katrina/10 Welcome! There are quite a few members in the area, board meet? __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

03-07-2011, 10:33 PM	#10
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Katrina/10 I'll be right here, cruisin the coast every day!

03-07-2011, 11:32 PM	#12
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: Katrina/10 Like to see some pic's of that Laguna, always loved them, have not seen one in years, don't they have seats that swivel or something? I had a buddy that had one many many moons ago , I think it was an S3 or something like that. Nice save on the truck by the way looks sweet. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

03-12-2011, 01:11 PM	#14
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Katrina/10 __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

03-12-2011, 02:01 PM	#15
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Katrina/10 Nice job saving it!!! Let me know if you decide to make this into your build thread and I can move it for you to the project area for you __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-12-2011, 06:23 PM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Katrina/10 Welcome to the board I also would like to see some pics of the laguna... __________________ 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..

03-13-2011, 04:39 PM	#17
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Katrina/10 Welcome to the board. Glad you could save the truck! Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

03-26-2011, 12:10 PM	#18
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Katrina/10 Got the Frankenfender, hood, and grille put on. Everything lined up really well, but I found I don't have the center grille support. The hood and grille are 71, fenders and core support 69. Looks more like a truck now! Gary __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100



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03-26-2011, 01:03 PM	#19
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: Katrina/10 Lookin' good! __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

10-09-2011, 11:23 AM	#21
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Katrina/10 Got the dash painted with the correct 518 medium green, thanks to some help with the color code from this site. http:// __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

10-09-2011, 12:17 PM	#22
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Katrina/10 Looking good.Keep on truckin' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

10-09-2011, 12:28 PM	#23
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Katrina/10 My cab is stalled, waiting on some corners and rockers to be installed. It's always good to save 'em from the crusher. As for the Laguna....it's one of those cars from the mid-Seventies that some people just don't appreciate. That era was an awkward one for the industry. Making the transition from musclecars to economy cars really sucked, if you lived through it. We went from having it all in 1970, to wishing for the "good old days" and not getting any real relief until GM and FoMoCo got back into the performance game in the mid-Eighties. Keep it up. You're doing good. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-09-2011, 07:55 PM	#25
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Katrina/10 Those Laguna's are getting more popular and I like them anyway.They are now being welcomed into the ACES'(American Chevelle Enthuisiast's Society) family by the founder of our club Chuck Hanson who just happens to own two very nice examples of the Laguna's .I think they are finally going to get the respect they deserved all along .

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