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09-01-2011, 01:25 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Dallas Burbs, TX
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Just a Hello from Texas
Just wanted to stop in and say Hello. Joined a few days ago. Long time Chevy guy and I just bought a 1998 K2500 Reg/LB with the 5.7. Nice truck and after a new engine and detail, it will be ready to go. Perfect truck fro my needs. I like the bigger tranny - 4L80e, the bumpers and 4x4 is a must. I always have had crew cabs, but feel it would be easier to drive and park a regular cab. Truck is high miles - 202K, but nothing a Chevy can not handle. Trying to decide on GM crate motor or from my local re-builder. Price is the consideration $1900 vs $1020. GM is the way to go, but takes up a lot of my budget. We will see.
Catch ya'll later. Will update as I go along with more pics, etc. -Rob     
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09-01-2011, 02:49 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas"
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Re: Just a Hello from Texas
 from the Heart of Arkansas! Texas is a place that is near to my heart...my wife is a Native Texan....and she has family from the 'burbs of Dallas to Sugarland and points west. Montague county is named for my ancestors. Oh, my ex lives in Paris. Try to forget about that.Anyway, welcome to the site and good luck on your project. My '96 has 164K on it, while my brother-in-law in Longview has a '97 with only 44K. your mileage isn't too out of line...my wifes' '98 has 187K, but it's a Lexus. No harm, no foul.
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09-01-2011, 07:26 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Zootown, MT
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Re: Just a Hello from Texas
Hey welcome to the best boards around from MT. Cool looking longbox it looks like its in pretty good shape as well. Good luck on the build.
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09-01-2011, 07:50 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Re: Just a Hello from Texas
From another fellow Texan. Welcome!!! Hot enough for you!!
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09-01-2011, 11:57 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Dallas Burbs, TX
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Re: Just a Hello from Texas
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09-02-2011, 12:19 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: eddyville, ky
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09-02-2011, 12:23 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Dallas Burbs, TX
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Re: Just a Hello from Texas
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That is why I bought it! Made by Trail Boss, which is identical to Ranch Hand. About a $450 Bumper, maybe more now??? Has'em front and rear. They are the only way to go for a truck in TEXAS!!!!
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09-02-2011, 07:22 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Crandall,TX
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Re: Just a Hello from Texas
Welcome to the site. I am just a little east of Dallas
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09-02-2011, 10:38 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: eddyville, ky
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09-05-2011, 06:12 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Dallas Burbs, TX
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Re: Just a Hello from Texas
Will start a new thread but wanted to update the progress on the new ride.
I bought a set of wheel and tires on CL this morning. I went down to the shop and mounted them up. Exactly what I wanted. Look great! Plenty of life left in them and I like these wheels. I think they look great on a C/K truck. Paid $350 for set.  I also cleaned up interior. Removed the prior owners "blow to go" deep lung device. Fixed a few trim items and pretty much cleaned it up a bit. Then I got the engine ready to pull. Pulled 95% of the wiring harness. Drained radiator and removed hoses, shroud, snorkel, accel and cruise cables. Hopefully just an hour or so left underneath and then I can pull it next weekend!! YeeHaw!!   Will keep you posted. -Rob
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09-05-2011, 09:08 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
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Re: Just a Hello from Texas
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And welcome, carnutdallas. 
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09-13-2011, 07:10 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Plano TX
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Re: Just a Hello from Texas
Awesome bumper!
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09-20-2011, 10:59 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Dallas Burbs, TX
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Re: Just a Hello from Texas
Back on the Road! Looks great. Will post pics tomorrow. I have done a lot to it in the past 2-3 weeks. See heart transplant thread.
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