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70-Chevy · 04-06-2004, 10:21 PM

Hello all,
My name is Chris, Im 19 from Virginia Beach, VA and have been working on my dads 69 longbed since I was 5 years old. I am married to a wonderful woman that I have been going out with since the 9th grade, her name is Lisa. I finally stepped out and bought my first truck when I was 18 after I came back from leave from bootcamp. I bought a 70 Chevy, c-10, 1/2, shortbed, with an almost solid body on it except for a few rust holes on the fender lip of the left side fender. Its burgundy and has a 454 in it. The rear end is posi-traction and has a TH400 behind the block. I installed my new gauge cluster with brand new Auto Meter Silver faced gauges, installed the new $600 reupholstered seat, new carpet, door sill rails, stainless steel brake lines.

Im in the Marine Corps right now and stationed in Camp Fuji, Japan. Trying to go to Quantico, Va after this but will probably end up in Camp Lejuene, NC. Dad is back home with the truck as I send him money and parts to install. Nothin like paying your son back with free labor for all the years I spent under his ol truck. lol. Got him to get ready to install my new driveshaft, 3 inch exhaust from headers back with flowmasters, and and new 50 series BF Goodrich around my 12" deep X 15" tall Mickey Thompson Baja Deep Dish aluminum rims. I also ordered my new Hurst floor shifter to be installed while he's at it.

4 1/2 months until I get back home to the states to progress with my truck some more. Ive been looking all over this board for the past 2 years ever since I met "Randy70C-10" at another 67-72 owners house on my street while he was in his 30' Ford. A great site with tons of info, you guys have been much help in the past with everything. Thanks a bunch guys and gals!

Ill try to post pics ASAP, a little hard to do with being over here.

Wootdog · 04-06-2004, 10:33 PM

Hopefully by the time you get back I will have the 67 on the road for you to see. Got my new tires for the rear today. Firestone Indy 500s. Hard to find in this little rinky dink town of VA. Beach. Just kidding. I was stationed in Yokuska, Japan a few years ago. I found out when I was there that the Japanese people love our muscle cars. I figured if it was good enough for them, then it would be good enough for me and haven't owned a foreign car or truck since. Kerry

*Randy70C-10* · 04-07-2004, 12:16 AM

Hi Chris, great to see you here. I'm hoping to have the 70 stepside on the road soon as well.

Warbones · 04-07-2004, 03:22 AM

Yeah, these trucks are good at passing time. I did alot of dreaming before I actually got mine. Now I try and do something to it every weekend. Nothing major however.

67_SS396 · 04-07-2004, 03:28 AM

Welcome to the board! Sounds like a nice project you have.
FWIW, My brother is headed to Japan this summer for a 1yr tour in the AF as a Kennel Master.

Blue Beard · 04-07-2004, 09:00 AM

Better late than never, Welcome to the board from SW Washington State..

70ChevyLongbed · 04-07-2004, 10:30 AM

Two things...

Aloha from Tennessee!

and... Thanks for serving

GMan69 · 04-07-2004, 10:56 AM

Welcome from Mississippi, and I'll also say thank you for your service to our country.

*Randy70C-10* · 04-07-2004, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 70ChevyLongbed
Aloha from Tennessee!

That's the Hawaiian hillbilly.

Gordo · 04-07-2004, 09:04 PM

Welcome from Connecticut!

70ChevyLongbed · 04-07-2004, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Randy70C-10
That's the Hawaiian hillbilly.

... almost made me spit beer on myself!

04-06-2004, 10:21 PM	#1
70-Chevy -Chris Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Moyock, NC Posts: 622	Not a New Member, but not introduced. Hello all, My name is Chris, Im 19 from Virginia Beach, VA and have been working on my dads 69 longbed since I was 5 years old. I am married to a wonderful woman that I have been going out with since the 9th grade, her name is Lisa. I finally stepped out and bought my first truck when I was 18 after I came back from leave from bootcamp. I bought a 70 Chevy, c-10, 1/2, shortbed, with an almost solid body on it except for a few rust holes on the fender lip of the left side fender. Its burgundy and has a 454 in it. The rear end is posi-traction and has a TH400 behind the block. I installed my new gauge cluster with brand new Auto Meter Silver faced gauges, installed the new $600 reupholstered seat, new carpet, door sill rails, stainless steel brake lines. Im in the Marine Corps right now and stationed in Camp Fuji, Japan. Trying to go to Quantico, Va after this but will probably end up in Camp Lejuene, NC. Dad is back home with the truck as I send him money and parts to install. Nothin like paying your son back with free labor for all the years I spent under his ol truck. lol. Got him to get ready to install my new driveshaft, 3 inch exhaust from headers back with flowmasters, and and new 50 series BF Goodrich around my 12" deep X 15" tall Mickey Thompson Baja Deep Dish aluminum rims. I also ordered my new Hurst floor shifter to be installed while he's at it. 4 1/2 months until I get back home to the states to progress with my truck some more. Ive been looking all over this board for the past 2 years ever since I met "Randy70C-10" at another 67-72 owners house on my street while he was in his 30' Ford. A great site with tons of info, you guys have been much help in the past with everything. Thanks a bunch guys and gals! Ill try to post pics ASAP, a little hard to do with being over here. __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 P/U, Shortbed, Fleetside - 5/7 drop, 496, TH400, 12 bolt. BUILD THREAD - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404481 2012 F250 Super Duty P/U - intake, exhaust, tuner, 4" lift with 35's 2017 Chevy Suburban (Wifes Car) - Fully Loaded & Stock "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985

04-06-2004, 10:33 PM	#2
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	Lookin forward to Meeting you. Hopefully by the time you get back I will have the 67 on the road for you to see. Got my new tires for the rear today. Firestone Indy 500s. Hard to find in this little rinky dink town of VA. Beach. Just kidding. I was stationed in Yokuska, Japan a few years ago. I found out when I was there that the Japanese people love our muscle cars. I figured if it was good enough for them, then it would be good enough for me and haven't owned a foreign car or truck since. Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

04-07-2004, 03:22 AM	#4
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	Yeah, these trucks are good at passing time. I did alot of dreaming before I actually got mine. Now I try and do something to it every weekend. Nothing major however. __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283

04-07-2004, 03:28 AM	#5
67_SS396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Blue Ridge, Tx Posts: 1,172	Welcome to the board! Sounds like a nice project you have. FWIW, My brother is headed to Japan this summer for a 1yr tour in the AF as a Kennel Master. __________________ Fawker Fab three seater rock crawler buggy 498 BBC/SM465/203/205 doubler, propane, 5.13's, 42" PB Rockers '66 C10 - The new hot rod '77 3+3 Dually - 12 valve 4wd conversion tow rig project '28 Ford 2 door sedan street rod RevLimit Offroad "Hang on beer, we can do this."

04-07-2004, 09:00 AM	#6
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Better late than never, Welcome to the board from SW Washington State.. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

04-07-2004, 12:16 AM	#3
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Hi Chris, great to see you here. I'm hoping to have the 70 stepside on the road soon as well.

04-07-2004, 10:30 AM	#7
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,266	Two things... Aloha from Tennessee! and... Thanks for serving __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold

04-07-2004, 10:56 AM	#8
GMan69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hernando, MS USA Posts: 1,152	Welcome from Mississippi, and I'll also say thank you for your service to our country. __________________ George Morgan Hernando, MS '69 C-10 swb fleetside '72 GMC swb Stepside

04-07-2004, 09:04 PM	#10
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Welcome from Connecticut! __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.



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