Gandalf
11-26-2006, 01:21 PM
Hi all.
This looks like the right place to be! Some knowledgable and enthusiastic folks here. I love learning all about the history and options of these old Chevy's. I've always liked these 73-77(ish) shape trucks even though I'm not a truck guy. So get ready for some questions - I have a ton of 'em.
I needed something to move my "other projects and parts" around so that was the perfect excuse to buy this truck. Was for sale just 5min from home and I like the short, fleetside look. It's a 2 owner truck with 73k miles so it's in not too bad shape. The fact that it is a factory 454 and auto sealed the deal. Has an Edlebrock carb and headers w/dual exhaust. Could do with a tune but otherwise runs ok. Has a 14-bolt rearend cover (POSI and "Optional Axle ratio" based on the RPO sheet) - I'd love to know what ratio it has in it.
I can find little info on these 73+ yr trucks - esp with the factory big block in them. Are they rare or something? Already I can tell N2TRUX is my hero! I'm after that same stance but without making it a full resto (I have enough of those on my plate already). I'm a fan of the Pro-tour look and I can think of nothing better than using this to get around in.
Anyway - just wanted to say Hi and can't wait to mix it up with the people here and maybe meet some locals too.
Gandalf
This looks like the right place to be! Some knowledgable and enthusiastic folks here. I love learning all about the history and options of these old Chevy's. I've always liked these 73-77(ish) shape trucks even though I'm not a truck guy. So get ready for some questions - I have a ton of 'em.
I needed something to move my "other projects and parts" around so that was the perfect excuse to buy this truck. Was for sale just 5min from home and I like the short, fleetside look. It's a 2 owner truck with 73k miles so it's in not too bad shape. The fact that it is a factory 454 and auto sealed the deal. Has an Edlebrock carb and headers w/dual exhaust. Could do with a tune but otherwise runs ok. Has a 14-bolt rearend cover (POSI and "Optional Axle ratio" based on the RPO sheet) - I'd love to know what ratio it has in it.
I can find little info on these 73+ yr trucks - esp with the factory big block in them. Are they rare or something? Already I can tell N2TRUX is my hero! I'm after that same stance but without making it a full resto (I have enough of those on my plate already). I'm a fan of the Pro-tour look and I can think of nothing better than using this to get around in.
Anyway - just wanted to say Hi and can't wait to mix it up with the people here and maybe meet some locals too.
Gandalf