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04-07-2004, 09:30 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 15
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Newbie Checking in....
Just wanted to drop in and say hello (didn't see a newbies forum) so I figured this was the next best one.
Just got a '70 GMC from a friend, that in all honesty is in need of some TLC. Paying him $650 for the truck with no motor (he's keeping the motor for another project). Overall plans for the truck for the next year is to make it a sound daily driver, then after that it will become the next project vehicle for me. Most likely with a frame off resto, and all kinds of upgrades. I have a 700R4 tranny that needs a rebuild to be ready for work, and am trying to source a TBI 350 for cheap from a local junkyard (carburators and I don't get along  ).Heres some pics for your viewing enjoyment.   The red Xtreme in the background of the first pic is mine as well. As soon as the '70 is up and running somewhat reliably it is getting a complete "redo" of sorts.....Going from a 2.2 4cyl 5spd 2wd setup to a Vortec 5.3/4L60E/AWD setup....should make for an interesting truck I think. Also theres links in my sig for the gallery on both trucks. |
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04-07-2004, 09:33 AM
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More Cowbell....
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Puckett, MS
Posts: 3,569
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Welcome/welcome from Central Mississippi. Tons of info here to help you along. Ask anything you want, 'cause these folks have 99% or more of the answers.
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04-07-2004, 09:36 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
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Wow, quick response.....thanks for the welcome.....
you don't happen to know if there is an online place I can go read about production numbers do you??? |
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04-07-2004, 10:11 AM
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More Cowbell....
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Puckett, MS
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I am just kinda' sitting here catching up on the new stuff that was posted overnight. I look at this all day at work, but don't tell my boss. Hang tight, cause there will be a ton of WELCOME posts coming your way in a little while. The folks here are super and eager to help you out if you need it. You will get like two pages of welcome posts.
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04-07-2004, 10:21 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Rosenberg, Texas
Posts: 11
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Welcome from Texas. I also obtained a 71 swb and own an 2001 extreme. Mine has the 4.3L v6, would love to put a 350 in there. Good luck on your project.
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I didn’t write the script, I’m just stuck in it! ****************************** 2001 Chevy S-10 Xtreme 1971 GMC C-10 "Well.. Part Atleast" |
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04-07-2004, 10:28 AM
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Howzit?!?
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Maryville, TN
Posts: 1,266
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Aloha from Tennessee!
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04-07-2004, 10:34 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Bremerton, WA
Posts: 1,839
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Howdy...
to both of you new bies from soggy western Washington.
If you use the search function you may find some previous posts on VINs and decoding block, rear end, etc. ids. good luck, Scott
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04-07-2004, 10:41 AM
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Flake Daddy
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Plainview TEXAS
Posts: 456
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Another hello from Texas....nice to have you aboard!...
rigo
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04-07-2004, 10:41 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Hernando, MS USA
Posts: 1,152
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Here's another Mississippi welcome headin' your way. Nice trucks. The '70 looks good in the pics.
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04-07-2004, 10:51 AM
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Navel Inspector
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Wichita, Ks
Posts: 1,373
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Welcome from Ks! Your truck looks pretty solid and should make a fun project. Sounds like you have some nice plans for it.
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04-07-2004, 10:51 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Walker,louisiana
Posts: 179
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hello and welcome from south louisiana.
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04-07-2004, 12:24 PM
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More Cowbell....
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Puckett, MS
Posts: 3,569
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Not trying to go too far off the train of thought, but where in Southern Louisiana OutlawChevy?
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04-07-2004, 12:32 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Coral Springs,FL
Posts: 100
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Welcome to the board from southern Florida!
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72 Chevy LWB leaf spring rear,SBC 385 Fast Burn,Art Carr built 700r4,3.73 Eaton posi,one piece windows,lowered 4/5.5, 60/40 seat, shaved turn signals,shaved reverse lights,shaved stake pockets, stainless steel 21gall in rear, c-notched, vintage air,ps,pb,currently doing body work. 68 Camaro conv.327,turbo 350,pb,disc brakes,built it for the wife 38 Chevy Coupe on the back burner LIFE IS GOOD! SMILE |
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04-07-2004, 01:00 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 15
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The '70 is most likely going to end up with a 6.0L/4L80E combo out of a newer 2500HD truck. That should provide enough power to pull around a 4k lb truck/trailer combo. I am seriously considering doing a MILD airbag setup on the suspension, in hopes that it will help with the trailering aspect of things, as well as adding a little weight carry capability. I am thinking that I will most likely go through the entire truck in a year or so and start the "resto" of sorts. I'm a big stickler for doing things RIGHT the first time, as well as making sure things are 100% done on each project. First mods I think are going to be a new seat, as well as a blazer gastank/marker light filler......I hate that tank being behind the seat very much badly. The front already has the 5-lug/disc brake conversion, as well as a new front sway bar. The buddy of mine that I am getting the truck from has the parts to replace the rear trailing arms/springs/axles to convert to a 5-lug back there as well. For some reason I have ALWAYS like this body style. even though the truck isn't worth much in it's present state, I'm feeling pretty motivated to get started on it, and make it ALOT nicer. I'm thinking paint is in it's near future as well. |
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04-07-2004, 02:21 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Denver
Posts: 141
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welcome from denver....
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04-07-2004, 02:41 PM
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hmm...
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Culver, Indiana
Posts: 1,631
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hey from Indy!
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04-07-2004, 04:24 PM
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Account Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field
Posts: 5,597
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Another warm welcome from Tennessee.
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04-07-2004, 04:30 PM
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2A674 Tank Rat
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Maryland Heights, Mo.
Posts: 626
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Hey from St. Louis. Another GMC to the list!!
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04-07-2004, 04:34 PM
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
Posts: 36,450
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Welcome from South Mississippi! GMC, swb and a stepside! You got a winner there!
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"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" |
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04-07-2004, 05:29 PM
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Post Whore
 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
Posts: 12,683
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Welcome from me too!
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04-07-2004, 09:46 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Washington State
Posts: 8,834
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Welcome form SW Washington State.....
Looks like a good truck to start with....
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04-07-2004, 09:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Denison, Tx.
Posts: 189
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Welcome from North Texas.
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2004 Extended cab LS silverado 2001 Buick Lesabre 1968 Chevy Custom 10 LWB Anniversery model 2008 crew cab lt (rolling on dubs) "The nice part about living in a small town is when you don't know what you're doing, someone else always does" |
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04-07-2004, 10:40 PM
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Its lookin' like a Blazer!
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Gods Country, KY
Posts: 1,773
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Thats a nice project truck. Welcome from a fellow Kentuckian! I think Custom Classic Truck magazine is doing a tpi install, it might be a source for some info. Good luck!
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04-09-2004, 01:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma
Posts: 606
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Welcome aboard for the great midwest Tulsa, Oklahoma that is. and 650. for a solid truck without an engine and tranny is a pretty fair price IMO.Now the work begin...
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04-09-2004, 01:15 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Cypress, Tx
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Welcome from Houston!
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